The MLK Jr. Parade begins at noon on Saturday, Jan. 19.  Line up begins at 9 a.m. at the Court House and ends at the Amtrak Station on Hay Street.  Call 922-0275 for more information.

The MLK Vigil is on Thursday, Jan. 17.  For more MLK events around the county, please see www.visitfayetteville.com.

A MLK Vigil will be held at 5:30 p.m. beginning with a march at Bronco Square.  The march will then move up Blue Street, turning on Washington Drive to the MLK Park.  Guest speaker is Pastor Tracey Pounders with Cross Point Church in Hope Mills. Call 922-0275 for more information.

The MLK Parade is on Saturday, Jan. 19.  For more MLK events around the county, please see www.visitfayetteville.com.

Aretha Franklin. Michael Jackson. Whitney Houston. Tina Turner. Ella Fitzgerald. Louis Armstrong. What do these people have incommon? Their portraits will be on display at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County!

The exciting national touring exhibit called "Songs from the Soul" opened on Jan. 25. The exhibition features electrifying portraits that explore African-American icons in music history. The exhibition is free to the public and is brought by the Arts Council's Friends of African & African-American Art group. The show is open six says a week at the Arts Council (301 Hay St.) from Jan. 25 through Feb. 16.

Aretha Franklin. Michael Jackson. Whitney Houston. Tina Turner. Ella Fitzgerald. Louis Armstrong. What do these people have incommon? Their portraits will be on display at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County!

The exciting national touring exhibit called "Songs from the Soul" opened on Jan. 25. The exhibition features electrifying portraits that explore African-American icons in music history. The exhibition is free to the public and is brought by the Arts Council's Friends of African & African-American Art group. The show is open six says a week at the Arts Council (301 Hay St.) from Jan. 25 through Feb. 16.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve downtown (make reservations now, if needed)!

Here are a few specials going on to help you bring in 2013

• Circa 1800 – 108 Person Street, 568-4725
  Circa 1800 will once again be wowing their guests with a special New Year’s Eve menu with three course “surf and turf” options for $39.95 featuring salad, choice of crab-stuffed rainbow trout, prosciutto-wrapped chicken or boursin cheese-stuffed petite filet and shrimp scampi, and pumpkin crepes or molten chocolate lava torts.  Dinner seatings at 5, 5:30, 7, 7:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m. and champagne toast at midnight. Reservations preferred.
• Huske Hardware House – 405 Hay Street, 437-9905
  Friday, Dec. 29 to Monday, Dec. 31 enjoy a dinner for two for $49.99 plus tax and gratuity.  The meal includes a Huske salad, your choice of a 10 oz. NY strip or an 8 oz salmon fillet, a side and dessert of your choice and either a glass of house wine or champagne.  Reservations are accepted.  On New Year’s Eve, join for the 5^th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash with a live DJ, dancing, party favors, live coverage of Times Square, drink specials, a champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight. $20 cover. Ladies get in free until 11 p.m. 
• Lido’s The Euro Spot – 102 Person Street, 222-8237
  From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Lido’s will host its New Year’s Eve “Red Carpet Ball” with DJ V. Smoove.  Free champagne toast at midnight and party favors at the door.  Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 ($15 at door) and tables in the VIP section can be reserved in advance as well.
• Pierro’s Italian Bistro – 217 Hay Street, 484-6448
  Dinner for two for $59.99 and a New Year’s Eve late night party at Sky Lounge from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. with DJ Manny, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast. Admission is $5 in advance ($10 at door).
• Rude Awakening Coffee House – 227 Hay Street, 223-7833
  Two medium cups of coffee and slice of cake to share $8 (and tax).
• Sherefe Mediterranean Grill – 114 Gillespie Street, 630-3040
  The Mediterranean restaurant will host a special multi-course New Year's Eve menu that includes two glasses of champagne. There also will be a live band, dancing and belly dancer performances from 7 p.m. to midnight. $120 for two and reservations required.
• The Gilbert Theater – 116 Green Street, 678-7186
  New Year’s Eve party reception after the 9:30 p.m. performance of Life As We Know It. Drinks and light hors d'oeuvres will be served through intermission. After the show, the theater will host a party and meet-and-greet session with playwright Elaine Alexander. Tickets are $50; $40 for the military, students and seniors.
• The Rock Shop – 128 S King Street, 321-7625
  Performances by Schmegma, A Breath Forgotten and Smashed Alley.  Doors open at 8. Tickets are $7.
  
  

Aretha Franklin. Michael Jackson. Whitney Houston. Tina Turner. Ella Fitzgerald. Louis Armstrong. What do these people have incommon? Their portraits will be on display at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County!

The exciting national touring exhibit called "Songs from the Soul" opened on Jan. 25. The exhibition features electrifying portraits that explore African-American icons in music history. The exhibition is free to the public and is brought by the Arts Council's Friends of African & African-American Art group. The show is open six says a week at the Arts Council (301 Hay St.) from Jan. 25 through Feb. 16.

See Naked: An Evening of One-Acts at the Gilbert Theater (116 Green Street) from January 31-February 10, 2013.  New works written by local playwrights! Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. For information admin@gilberttheater.com, www.gilberttheater.com, 910/678-7186.  For tickets: boxoffice@gilberttheater.com

Naked: An Evening of One-Acts
Written by Stephen Miles, Robyne Parrish and James Dean 
Directed by Robyne Parrish

Aretha Franklin. Michael Jackson. Whitney Houston. Tina Turner. Ella Fitzgerald. Louis Armstrong. What do these people have incommon? Their portraits will be on display at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County!

The exciting national touring exhibit called "Songs from the Soul" opened on Jan. 25. The exhibition features electrifying portraits that explore African-American icons in music history. The exhibition is free to the public and is brought by the Arts Council's Friends of African & African-American Art group. The show is open six says a week at the Arts Council (301 Hay St.) from Jan. 25 through Feb. 16.

Sunday, Jan. 6: Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. John Borling will sign his book, “Taps on the Wall: Poems from the Hanoi Hilton,” from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, 100 Bragg Blvd. Borling will give a brief presentation at 1 p.m. before the signing. The book is on sale at the museum, 100 Bragg Blvd. Information: asomf.org.

The Gilbert Theater, 116 Green St.,  is showing the original comedy “Life As We Know It” Friday through Sunday. The series of comedic plays was written by Fayetteville native Elaine Alexander. Evening performances are at 8 p.m., while the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. On Saturday, there will be a meet-the-playwright reception after the show. Tickets are $30. Information: gilberttheater.com, 678-7186.

The Gilbert Theater, 116 Green St.,  is showing the original comedy “Life As We Know It” Friday through Sunday. The series of comedic plays was written by Fayetteville native Elaine Alexander. Evening performances are at 8 p.m., while the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. On Saturday, there will be a meet-the-playwright reception after the show. Tickets are $30. Information: gilberttheater.com, 678-7186.

 The Marquis Market, 116 Person St., will host a poetry slam at 8 p.m. featuring Edward P. Mabrey Jr., an Individual World Poetry Slam Champion. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $2. Information: facebook.com/TheMarquisSlam.

The Gilbert Theater, 116 Green St.,  is showing the original comedy “Life As We Know It” Friday through Sunday. The series of comedic plays was written by Fayetteville native Elaine Alexander. Evening performances are at 8 p.m., while the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. On Saturday, there will be a meet-the-playwright reception after the show. Tickets are $30. Information: gilberttheater.com, 678-7186.

Aretha Franklin. Michael Jackson. Whitney Houston. Tina Turner. Ella Fitzgerald. Louis Armstrong. What do these people have incommon? Their portraits will be on display at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County!

The exciting national touring exhibit called "Songs from the Soul" opened on Jan. 25. The exhibition features electrifying portraits that explore African-American icons in music history. The exhibition is free to the public and is brought by the Arts Council's Friends of African & African-American Art group. The show is open six says a week at the Arts Council (301 Hay St.) from Jan. 25 through Feb. 16.

4th Friday continues to be a true celebration of the arts and downtown. Folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville's art and entertainment while enjoying the small galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops with unique items for shoppers. Sponsored by the Downtown Alliance and the Arts Council. 6-10pm

The theme for January is Love the One You're With!

Aretha Franklin. Michael Jackson. Whitney Houston. Tina Turner. Ella Fitzgerald. Louis Armstrong. What do these people have incommon? Their portraits will be on display at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County!

The exciting national touring exhibit called "Songs from the Soul" will open on Jan. 25. The exhibition features electrifying portraits that explore African-American icons in music history. The exhibition is free to the public and is brought by the Arts Council's Friends of African & African-American Art group. The show is open six says a week at the Arts Council (301 Hay St.) from Jan. 25 through Feb. 16.

Make plans now to attend!

See Naked: An Evening of One-Acts at the Gilbert Theater (116 Green Street) from January 31-February 10, 2013.  New works written by local playwrights! Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. For information admin@gilberttheater.com, www.gilberttheater.com, 910/678-7186.  For tickets: boxoffice@gilberttheater.com

Naked: An Evening of One-Acts
Written by Stephen Miles, Robyne Parrish and James Dean 
Directed by Robyne Parrish

Aretha Franklin. Michael Jackson. Whitney Houston. Tina Turner. Ella Fitzgerald. Louis Armstrong. What do these people have incommon? Their portraits will be on display at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County!

The exciting national touring exhibit called "Songs from the Soul" opened on Jan. 25. The exhibition features electrifying portraits that explore African-American icons in music history. The exhibition is free to the public and is brought by the Arts Council's Friends of African & African-American Art group. The show is open six says a week at the Arts Council (301 Hay St.) from Jan. 25 through Feb. 16.