Christmas In July
16 comes in with a bang as the Johnny Orr Band and Johnny Folsom 4 perform in Festival Park, Fayetteville's concert destination. Gates open at 5 p.m. with opening acts might want some pocket money for beverages and snacks!
One thing we can all agree on is that it has been hot, record temperatures hot. With less than six months to Christmas, I say we start looking ahead to cooler days and maybe even a bit of snow. Maybe that is too far ahead, but it's the perfect time to start thinking about Christmas in July, which happens to be the theme for this month's Fourth Friday event!
Here are some more events to look forward to:
Fourth Friday on July 27 - a Downtown Alliance sponsored shopping extravaganza, complete with music, entertainment and a few thousand friends (new and old). Join the festivities starting at 6 p.m. Have dinner in one of our air-conditioned restaurants or feel the breeze on the patios, then check your list, and check it twice, while you get a head start shopping for the holidays
Aug. 4 with a route beginning at Festival Park. This is also the largest race in Fayetteville and the kids, wagons and dogs on leashes are allowed. Online registration is available and pre- registration is strongly encouraged, because this race does sell out.
Command Black Daggers, the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Freefall Team and the Golden Knights on Operations Museum. This year's annual celebration commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the Army anniversary of the museum. Other events include a performance by the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus, historic re-enactors, parachute rigger demonstrations and more.
and greatest information, including upcoming events, directory listings and more in Downtown Fayetteville on the Downtown Fayetteville website, www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com!
How Much Do You Know
About Downtown?
jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us will win a fun prize. The winner next installment of Downtown Developments.
Congratulations to Audrey B. Cammon for submitting the correct answer last issue. The Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry (FILI) historic military
Calendar of Events
July 27 - 4th Friday, Downtown Alliance and Arts Council, www.theartscouncil.com
Downtown Farmer's Market every Wednesday and Saturday!
Business Spotlight
No matter what your experience level, Wine and Design has a fun night planned for you! One of the newest stores downtown, Wine and Design Fayetteville rooms for events, girl's nights out, bridal showers, date night and more. They provide everything you need from private artist instruction to paint, canvas and brushes! With over 800 paintings to choose from, you will become your own Picasso in no time. They also have a full selection of paintings for children and this creative outlet is perfect for a summer activity or for a birthday party! (Ask about the Arts Buzz Kids Camp!) To attend a painting session, go on their website and look for the night and selected painting that works for you. Pre-registration is not required; however, sessions book up, so it is strongly suggested. For a private painting session, get together with nine of your closest friends (10 person minimum) and get your wine and snacks together for a great night. For more information, visit www.wineanddesignus. com/Fayetteville Wine and Design Fayetteville.
JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville
The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities.
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JULY 18-24, 2012 UCW 19
