MARCH 20 - APRIL 4, 2017 UCW 13
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DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Principal
WT Brown Elementary School.
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It's been quite a year for the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra. The
organization held auditions for its next conductor by having candidates
test their skills on stage at
each concert this season. With
a decision coming soon, next
season's audiences have plenty
to look forward to. The is one
more even to enjoy before this
season ends, though. The FSO
presents the Second Annual Jazz
and Wine Fest, Friday, April 7,
from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. in Festival
Park located in downtown
Fayetteville.
"The Jazz and Wine Fest is
going to be a nice social evening
out," said Julia Atkins, Director
of Artistic Operations and
Marketing for the FSO. "It was
originally scheduled for Oct. 7,
but due to Hurricane Matthew
we had to postpone it." Atkins
added that the idea first started
as a fundraiser for the FSO and
they decided to have a jazz and wine fest because it would be a cool thing
for Fayetteville to have.
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra reached out to universities to
perform for the event and wanted to give them the publicity as well. The
festival will feature performances by statewide jazz bands and acapella
student groups from UNC Greensboro, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Pembroke,
Methodist University and Fayetteville State University. "They will be
performing throughout the evening, and people are welcome to come," said
Atkins. "There will be various beer and wine by Healy Wholesale Company
along with food trucks on-site
for attendees to purchase food
items." Atkins added that a
general admission ticket includes
this as well as a souvenir glass.
"We encourage people to
purchase tickets in advance, and
we welcome parents to bring
their kids," said Atkins. "This
is really a nice event to give
the community of Fayetteville
something else to go and see."
The fest will take place rain or
shine. General admission is $25
before the day of the event and
$30 the day of the event. The
military price is $20, $10 for kids
and non-drinking is $10. The
VIP package is $45 per person,
and it includes a separate beer
and wine service, appetizers
from Carrabba's Italian Grill
and reserved seating close to the stage. It is limited to the
first 150 people to purchase. Lawn chairs and blankets are
welcome.
For more information or to
purchase tickets visit www.
fayettevillesymphony.org or call
433-4690.
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