Local celebrations to bid 2024 farewell in style
Dec 10, 2024 · As 2024 draws to a close, it's time to bid farewell to the memories, achievements, and experiences of the past year while enthusiastically welcoming the fresh start that a new year brings. This transition calls for a proper celebration filled with …
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1 CARE Clinic's Week of Care Fundraiser begins Jan. 1 ; 2 Fashion, empowerment, friendship and impact: An Affair to Remember presents 2025 Runway Extravaganza ; 3 Cumberland County, Child Advocacy Center hold National Trafficking Prevention Month events ; 4 Sweet Tea Shakespeare delivers thrills, intrigue ; 5 Indoor climbing for fitness: A full-body workout
25th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade
Dec 3, 2024 · Aside from a White Christmas or a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself, what’s better than a parade for stirring the Christmas spirit? This year, Fayetteville’s annual procession has a double measure of celebration, commemorating the holiday season and 25 years of sponsorship by the Fayetteville Rotary Club and Rotary International.
Evolution of Oz: From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to the New Wicked …
Nov 12, 2024 · For over eight decades, The Wizard of Oz has captured hearts across the globe, transforming from a beloved children’s book into a timeless tale that spans novels, films, musicals, and now an eagerly anticipated new film adaptation of Wicked. Each generation has seen Oz evolve, weaving itself into popular culture and holding an enduring place in the public imagination.
The Gilbert Theater presents A Christmas Story
Nov 12, 2024 · “Blue Marlin” is short, about 120 pages, each filled with Lee Smith’s warm and sympathetic storytelling gifts and characters who reach out and remind us of people we knew growing up. It was released April 21, 2020 and is sure to ease the discomfort of our confinement while social distancing.
56th annual Cumberland County Golf Championship
Oct 1, 2024 · Gates Four Country Club is readying itself to host the oldest continuous golf tournament in North Carolina. Now heading into its 56th season, the Cumberland County Golf Championship will highlight Cumberland County’s best golfing talent from Oct. 11 through the 13.Bill Bowman, publisher of the Up &a...
Gilbert Theater launches Second Stage in 2025
Dec 3, 2024 · The Gilbert Theater has been a staple in the community since its founding by Lynn Pryer in 1994. At its core, the Gilbert Theater is a place that provides “quality contemporary and classical theatrical productions for our diverse community including children, the elderly, minorities, and the economically disadvantaged while at the same time giving local and guest artists a venue to display ...
Fayetteville looks to shake title ‘America’s least walkable city’
Nov 19, 2024 · It was a hot August morning when content creators Preston Griffin and his friend Sam Reid started their walk across Fayetteville. Griffin, the Fayetteville resident, was a guide in a video on Reid’s YouTube channel titled, “I Walked Across America’s Least Walkable City.”Even after living in Fayettev...
WIDU 1600AM celebrates anniversary after 5-year hiatus
Oct 22, 2024 · WIDU 1600AM is a locally owned, community radio station. Owners Wes and Sandra Cookman have been the people and the passion behind the airwaves. Providing AM radio programming for Cumberland County, WIDU is “your station for inspiration and information,” with seven days of live shows, podcasts, and ...
FSO, CCA perform "Messiah" - Up and Coming Weekly
Nov 26, 2024 · The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and Cumberland Choral Arts are once again coming together to present Handel's Messiah, a cherished holiday tradition in the Fayetteville community. Known worldwide for its powerful 'Hallelujah' chorus, Handel's Messiah is a fixture of the holiday season, bringing ...