6 AUGUST 19-25, 2015
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As the summer comes to a close, 4th Friday, on Aug. 28, is a fun way for
parents to celebrate and kids to mourn the passing of the season. The shops
and restaurants stay open late and live entertainment f loods the streets.
From art, to shopping, to history there is something for everyone. You have
not truly experienced downtown Fayetteville until you have experienced a
4th Friday celebration.
For the younger crowd, Fascinate-U Kids Museum is a must-see. This
museum is uniquely designed for children. The exhibits mimic real-life sce-
narios like grocery stores and news rooms. Kids are invited to interact and
play with these exhibits in order to learn about the real world. Admission
is free for 4th Friday events, and the museum is open from 7-9 p.m. There is
also a free craft that kids can take home. This month it is a food self-portrait.
Kids are invited to be creative and make a fun and "funky" food collage.
Fascinate-U is located at 116 Green St. For more information, call 910-829-
9171 or visit www.fascinate-u.com.
The Headquarters Library is also getting in on the 4th Friday festivities
with an event that deftly combines art and science. It will host the Cape Fear
Mineral and Gem Society. The event is sponsored by Systel and includes
refreshments. The Cape Fear Mineral and Gem Society will have a large
display of fossils, rocks and gems. There will be stones perfect for making
jewelry, gemstone trees and cabochons. Members of the society will answer
any questions and talk about all of the amazing minerals and gems on dis-
play. The members will also have hand-crafted items available for purchase.
Look for the Cape Fear Mineral and Gem Society in the Pate Room of the
Headquarters Library from 7-9 p.m. The Headquarters Library is located at
300 Maiden Lane. For more information, call 910-482-7727 or visit www.
cumberland.lib.nc.us/ccplsite.
Coinciding with 4th Friday is the last Fayetteville After 5 of the season.
These free concerts are the ideal way to relax and enjoy some of the last of
the warm summer evenings. For this concert, Natural Wonder, a tribute to
Stevie Wonder, and Trial by Fire, a tribute to Journey, will perform. Gates
open at 5 p.m. and entertainment begins between 7 and 7:30 p.m. The con-
cert is scheduled to end
between 10:30 and 11 p.m.
No outside food or bever-
ages are allowed in the park,
but patrons are invited to
bring chairs of blankets.
This concert is also military
appreciation night. The
concert is held in Festival
Park located at 225 Ray St.
For more information, visit
www.faydogwoodfestival.
com/p/Events/211 or call
910-323-1934.
The Cape Fear Studios
Gallery opens an exhibit
featuring Benn Greene-
Colonnese. He creates
unique structural sculp-
tures and functional pieces
by molding, casting and
grinding glass. He takes his
inspiration from natural
and man-made sources. This
exhibit runs until Sept. 15.
Cape Fear Studios is located
at 148 Maxwell St. The gal-
lery is open from
6-8 p.m. on 4th Friday. For more information, visit www.cape-
fearstudios.com or call 910-433-2986.
4th Friday Brings Art, Music and Fun to Downtown
by ERINN CRIDER
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Glass sculptures by Benn Greene-Colonnese are on
display at Cape Fear Studios.
