Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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www.cityoffayetteville.org Business Spotlight Welcome Back Known as the healthy alternative in Fayetteville at lunch and dinner time, The Fresh Café at 212 Hay Street has a great audience for all things vegetarian and organic along with other entrees such as quiches, wraps, sandwiches and more. The Fresh Café also hosts Acoustic and Poetry nights on the 1st and 3rd Russell Street! Of course, Russell Street and the businesses lining the road have not gone anywhere, but they certainly are a lot prettier these days. For over two years, DOT has worked diligently to smooth out the pavement and make it easier for travelers. Fast forward to the end of construction and Russell Street has a new life with brick lined streets, new pavement, underground power lines and vibrant businesses. It is still a section of Downtown Fayetteville. To celebrate, we have planned a Grand Re-introduction and Ribbon Cutting for this 4th Friday, August 26, 2011 at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Russell and Maxwell Streets. Guest speakers will include NCDOT Chief Chavonne and City Manager Dale Iman. A reception will be held at the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum beginning at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be tied in with 4th Friday activities including Arts Alive at 4th Friday and the Downtown Fayetteville Farmer's Market as well as open houses for the businesses on West Russell Street. Let's join to give West Russell Street our support as they showcase their "new look." Thursday of each month from 6-9 p.m. encouraging patrons to bring an instrument or poetry and they have an Art workshop with Sandra Dee Nicholson every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 3-6 p.m. Supplies such as a canvas, paint and brush are provided and well as snacks for a small fee of $30-40 (depending on size of canvas chosen). They have also started serving on Friday and Saturday nights until 3 a.m. so that folks enjoying the downtown entertainment scene those nights can grab a bite before heading home. Hours of operation are Monday- Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Visit the Fresh Café on Facebook for more information. Calendar of Events Aug. 18 - Fayetteville After Five, Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, www.faydogwoodfestival.com Aug. 19 - Fayetteville Young Professionals Annual Membership Party, The Rock Shop Music Hall, www.fayyp.org Aug. 20 - The Reminisce Tour, VA Promotions, www.vapromotions.net Aug. 26 - 4th Friday and Arts Alive at 4th Friday, Downtown Alliance and Arts Council, www.theartscouncil.org JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville New Businesses Several new businesses have opened in the downtown district lately, including Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique at 231 Franklin St., specializing in all things green and organic for baby; HITS (Heat in the Streets) Apparel at 129 Hay St.; selling men's urban apparel and accessories; and the Shops at 214 Hay St., featuring art, antiques and jewelry from independent vendors. Also, coming soon, are Interior Matters, LLC, a and SkyView, a new event venue for receptions, conferences and the like at 119 Hay St. The Chocolate Lady is even expanding their business to 105 Hay St. to be able to incorporate on-site chocolate making and treats such as cupcakes and ice cream, as well as their decorative (and yummy) chocolates. The long-awaited Wet Willie's, with a line of daiquiri options and a full menu, is on schedule for September! We hope you make your way into these new shops and welcome them to downtown! How Much Do You Know jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us will win a fun prize. announced in the next installment of Downtown Developments. Congratulations to Tony Harrison for submitting the correct answer last issue. The participating groups in the freefall parachute demonstration coming up for National Airborne Day are the US Army Special Operations Command Black Dag- gers, the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Freefall Team and the Golden Knights. It's a Brew Pub with a Groove. It's the Fun Side of Fayetteville! Fayetteville's Original Gastro Pub & Brewery Make Downtown Your Destination! 405 Hay St. Brewing Good Times! s! 16 UCW AUGUST 17-23, 2011 Historic Downtown Fayetteville 910-437-9905 www.huskehardware.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM About Downtown? See if you know the answer to this trivia question: Carolina?