12 AUGUST 17-23, 2016
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EVENTS
This month, 4th Friday is on Aug. 26. The Down-
town Alliance theme for the event is "Back to School
Kid Fest." All of the shops, museums and restaurants
downtown stay open late and embrace the excitement
that comes with the beginning a new school year.
Head to the Arts Council for the opening of
Contemporary Art Forms by America's First People.
Native American art is known for embracing the
culture and traditions of its people. This exhibit,
however, focuses on contemporary works by artists
working in their fields today. The exhibit opening
lasts from 7-9 p.m. For more information about the
exhibit, visit the Arts Council website at www.theartscouncil.com.
With school and education in mind, Fascinate-U is a fantastic
place for kids to enjoy on 4th Friday. The museum's interactive
learning environment is educational, but also fun. This unique
museum is designed specifically with children in mind. Exhibits
mimic real-life situations and encourage patrons to play and
interact to safely learn about the world in a controlled and safe
environment. On 4th Friday's, admission is free from 7 until 9
p.m. Children will also have the opportunity to make a free craft.
This month it is "apple toppers" to take to home and to school.
Fascinate-U is located at 116 Green St. For more information,
call 829.9171 or visit www.fascinate-u.com/events/.
This 4th Friday is also the final Fayetteville After 5 concert for
the season. It is the last chance to enjoy a free concert in beauti-
ful Festival Park. The headline performer is Firehouse with
Breathe New Life and Brad Benson. Gates open at 5 p.m., but the
entertainment begins between 7 and 7:30 p.m. The concert lasts
three hours. No outside food or beverages are allowed in Festi-
val Park, but there will be food and drinks available for purchase. Excit-
ingly, this comes in the form of between 12 and 16 food trucks. For more
information, visit www.faydogwoodfestival.com/p/Events/211. Bring
chairs or blankets to make the outdoor concert experience as comfortable
as possible.
The Headquarters Library also hosts 4th Friday events. This month, it is
The Parsons. Jon and Caroline Parsons form a band with Jerome Hawkins.
They are a string band that has performed together for 20 years. Each
band member is a skilled songwriter and singer and plays mul-
tiple instruments. This mix of talents lends itself to a dynamic
and unique sound. Their style harkens to forgotten years on
long country roads. Both the music and the light refreshments
are free to the public. This presentation is sponsored by Systel.
The event is on Aug. 26 from 7 until 9 p.m. in the Pate Room
at Headquarters Library. The library is located at 300 Maiden
Lane. For more information visit www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/
ccplsite/.
Cape Fear Studios hosts an opening reception on Aug. 26
from 6 until 9 p.m. The exhibit is Atmospheric:
Wood Fired Ceramics by Stephen Heywood. Hey-
wood is currently a Professor of Ceramics at
the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.
The exhibit runs through Sept. 20. Heywood is
widely known for his unique style of ceramics.
He draws influence from industrial architec-
tural structures like factories, silos and water
towers. Cape Fear Studious is located at 48
Maxwell St. For more information visit www.
capefearstudios.com.
4th Friday Comes to Downtown
a STAFF REPORT
Hours: 9am-6pm Mon-Fri
3006 Bragg Blvd.
910.323.1791
COME SEE OUR GREAT SELECTION
OF FOOTBALL TROPHIES and awards!
COME SEE OUR GREAT SELECTION
OF FOOTBALL TROPHIES and awards!
COME SEE OUR GREAT SELECTION
OF FOOTBALL TROPHIES and awards!
Cape Fear
Studios
opens At-
mospheric:
Wood
Fired
Ceramics
by Stephen
Heywood
this 4th
Friday.
