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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6 FEB. 25 - MARCH 3, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Vitamins & Herbs Immune Support Gluten/Allergen Free Foods Essential Oils www.applecratenc.com Fayetteville 2711 Raeford Rd. #110 426-7777 Hope Mills 5430 Camden Rd. #103 432-8800 www.applecratenc.com Have your next meal delivered! orderup.com JAN. 29 Civil War Quiz Bowl FEB. 27 4th Friday The Arts Council and Downtown Alliance, theartscouncil.com THROUGH FEB. 28 Words and Pictures: Illustrated Works by Kadir Nelson The Arts Council, theartscouncil.com MAR. 7 19th Annual Race for Hope Shamrock 5K/10K Contact Crisis Helpline of Fayetteville & St. Ann Catholic School, fayettevilleshamrockrace.com MAR. 14 Josalyn's Jog for a Reason Duane and Laura Legg, Sign-Up online @ goo.gl/DyJTaU MAR. 21-22 All American Marathon and Mike to Mike Half Marathon Fort Bragg MWR and City of Fayetteville, fortbraggmwr.com/ allamericanmarathon/ EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY Farmer's Market at the Museum Fayetteville Area Transportation EVENTS downtown FAYETTEVILLE Fill Up Your Calendar with Special Events Downtown! If you've visited downtown lately, you know there is always something going on. And if you haven't, now is the time to #discoverdowntown Along with our fabulous restaurants and shops, there are also events that will keep you entertained…and busy. Enjoy this preview of downtown's offerings during spring and summer. 4th Fridays The theme for 4th Friday on Feb. 27 is the Sounds of Downtown, where street musicians and music groups will be out in full-force, while other street entertainment, menu specials and store features are sure to delight. The Arts Council will also be displaying its latest exhibit, so be sure to stop by! This monthly celebration of arts, music and all things downtown happens every fourth Friday this year. ,JŏNSL+NYFSI&HYN[J From 5Ks and 10Ks, to marathons and walks, there are plenty of opportunities for exercise on scenic paths in the coming months. Races include the 19th Annual Race for Hope Shamrock 5K/10K, Josalyn's Jog for a Reason dedicated to the loss of a child, the All-American Marathon and Mike to Mike Half Marathon, Rape Crisis Walk A While in Her Shoes, the R.E.D. Run/Walk 5K, the Cumberland County CROP Hunger Walk, the As One Prayer Walk, the 15th Annual John E. Norman Cinco de Mayo Run, the 2015 Walk to End Lupus Now, the ASOM Run for the Legend, the Firecracker 4 Miler, the Running of the Bulls 8K, the hottest run in the South Red Cross Red for the Red, and more. Concerts and more If you have not heard the news already, the headliners for the 33rd Annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival are country star Craig Campbell and 80s rockers Quiet Riot and Warrant. Leading up to the main stage are local bands, food, carnival rides, vendors and everything you would expect from one of the top festivals in the Southeast. Also, make sure you come out this summer for Fayetteville after Five, Blues n Brews, the Fayetteville Symphony concert and so much more. Salute to our Military %HJLQQLQJLQPLG0D\$PHULFDQȵDJVZLOOOLQHWKHSDUDGH ȴHOGDWWKH$LUERUQHDQG6SHFLDO2SHUDWLRQV0XVHXP commemorating those who serve, have served and have made WKHVXSUHPHVDFULȴFHZLWKWKH)LHOGRI+RQRU'HWDLOVZLOOEH FRPLQJVRRQRQKRZWRSXUFKDVHDȵDJVRVWD\WXQHG$OVR coming up is the annual Memorial Day ceremony and National Airborne Day. This is the perfect reminder of how our military ties in our community run deep, and to show our appreciation for the brave men and women who serve our country. Activities for Children Fascinate-U, Art Buzz for Kids, Gilbert Glee, the Climbing Place and music lessons at Cape Fear Music Center or the Blue Violin are great year-round activities for children downtown. Additionally, there are some special events for the little ones right around the corner, like Hop in the Park, Kids Fest, the ASOM Easter Egg Scramble, the Library Block Party and the )RUVFRP%DQGSHUIRUPLQJFRQFHUWVVSHFLȴFDOO\IRUWKHNLGVLQ your life.