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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4 FEBRUARY 17-23, 2016 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM We did it! Actually, Fayetteville did it. The community showed up in supportive numbers to debut the area's newest theatrical venue – the Fayetteville Dinner Theatre. Both performances sold out last Friday and Saturday nights as the Holiday Inn I-95, Up & Coming Weekly and Allegra Printing presented their first dinner theatre production: A Southern Girl's got to Have It. Written and directed by former Fayetteville resident Elaine Alexander, this hilarious southern comedy was the perfect centerpiece for an evening of music, food and fun – a cultural experience that complements and defines what Fayetteville is really about despite its frustrating attempts to overcome self-inflicted, dog-eared downtrodden perceptions of itself. But, not last weekend. Both evenings were about excitement and making sure our guests, who each invested $75 a ticket, had an experience that defined the hospitality, cultural excellence and sophistication that so many naysayers accuse Fayetteville of lacking. Well, no more driving to Raleigh, Chapel Hill or Durham for that ultimate theatrical experience. So, a very special thank you to the perfect combination of people, organizations and local businesses that contributed to its success. The mission: give them the best we have locally. It was all about staying local and putting our best foot forward. Our host, the Holiday Inn I-95, served up a great dinner with an extremely conscientious and uncommonly pleasant staff. Local businesses Draughon Brothers and Carolina Convention Services actually built the stage and provided the lights and sound under the supervision, talent and expertise of long-time Fayetteville resident and theatre technician, Martha Claybrook. Music was provided by Kia Walker, Bob Lawrence and Denny Dey of the Blue Violin while Lu Mil Vineyards served samples of their best wines. Bottom line: Fayetteville has revived the Fayetteville Dinner Theater. Applause, applause. P.S. A special thank you to our special guest 2016's Miss Fayetteville Victoria Baskett. We wish her the best of luck in running for Miss North Carolina. Last word: Residents of Fayetteville and Cumberland County no doubt recognize, appreciate and support quality venues and events. All we have to do is know how to provide them. Thanks for reading Up & Coming Weekly. PUBLISHER'S PEN SOLD OUT! by BILL BOWMAN BILL BOWMAN, Publisher, UP & COMING WEEKLY. COMMENTS? BILL@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910.484.6200. Fayetteville's Weather Forecast Call 910-354-1679 for more info. February 18 Sunny February 19 Partly Cloudy February 20 Partly Cloudy February 21 Partly Cloudy February 22 Showers February 23 Partly Cloudy THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY HIGH 59 HIGH 61 HIGH 68 HIGH 65 HIGH 64 HIGH 60 LOW 35 LOW 46 LOW 44 LOW 42 LOW 41 LOW 40 STAFF PUBLISHER Bill Bowman Bill@upandcomingweekly.com ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Janice Burton editor@upandcomingweekly.com EDITOR Stephanie Crider stephanie@upandcomingweekly.com SENIOR REPORTER Jeff Thompson jeff@upandcomingweekly.com ART DIRECTOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sara Smith art@upandcomingweekly.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS D.G. 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We cannot accept responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts or material. Opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject copy submitted for publication. Up & Coming Weekly is free of charge and distributed at indoor and outdoor locations throughout Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, Hope Mills and Spring Lake. Readers are limited to one copy per person. ©2007 by F&B Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or advertisements without permission is strictly prohibited. *Complimentary 1/2 dozen roses with each pair of tickets! Tickets Now On Sale At Holiday Inn, Up & Coming Weekly, Crown Coliseum, Owen's Florist* & Online at CapeFearTix.com Only $75 Friday, Feb. 12th Valentine's Special $250.00 For tickets or more information (910) 391-3859 Hotel Sweetheart Package Includes: 2 Theatre Tickets Elegant Dinner & Wine Tasting Deluxe Room Accommodations 2 Complimentary Breakfasts Free Gift for the Ladies! Show Times February 12 & 13 Doors Open - 6:00 p.m. Wine Tasting Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Curtain - 8:00 p.m. February 14 Sunday Matinee Doors Open - 12:00 p.m. Wine Tasting Buet Lunch Curtain - 2:00 p.m. Tickets **$75.00 Per Person ** Discounts for Seniors 65+, Active Duty Military & Cumberland County School Educators Ladies' Night Out Includes: 1 Theatre Ticket Elegant Dinner & Wine Tasting Music, Champagne & Actors Reception A Free Gift with Special Door Prizes Pictured above the cast of The Fayetteville Dinner Theatre's A Southern Girl's Gotta have it.