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TGIF
Neighbor, a jam band known for its eclectic performances, soulful ballads and improvisations, takes the First Bank Stage at the Sunrise, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines, for the June 6 edition of First Friday, from 5 – 9 p.m. The band is composed of Richard James singing and on keyboard, Lyle Brewer on guitar, Dan Kelly on bass and Dean Johnston on drums. And y’all know the drill — Cujo stays home. For additional information visit www.sunrisetheater.com.
Garden Party
Bring the entire family to the Garden Carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, 3245 Airport Road, Pinehurst. There will be relay games, live music, face painting, food trucks, a scavenger hunt and plant potting. The event is free for garden members and $12 for non-members. For additional information visit www.sandhills.edu/gardenevents.
Drums of Liberty
Step back in time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of James Boyd’s Revolutionary War novel Drums in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Yeah, we know, the Declaration of Independence was 1776 but Paul Revere mounted his horse in ’75. The weekend program, sponsored by a grant from America 250 NC, is June 14-15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Activities include an encampment of the 2nd and 6th North Carolina regiments with cooking and musket demonstrations; an exhibit of the original N.C. Wyeth paintings for Drums; tours of the Boyd House; 18th century music along with a fife and drum corps; and local vendors and crafts for the kids. For additional information go to www.weymouthcenter.org.
Set Your Alarm
And wake up to Sleeping Beauty performed by the Paris Ballet in high def on Saturday, June 21, at 2 p.m., at the Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. The timeless Tchaikovsky classic was reimagined by Rudolph Nureyev when he came to Paris in 1961 on tour with the Kirov Ballet. Thirty years later he proposed new choreography for what he considered “the ballet of ballets.” For information and tickets go to www.sunrisetheater.com
Piano Men
The tribute band Face 2 Face performs the timeless songs of Elton John and Billy Joel beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. This is an outdoor event, come rain or come shine. For information and tickets go to www.ticketmesandhills.com
Juneteenth
Join the fifth annual Juneteenth celebration beginning Thursday, June 19, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Cardinal Park, 657 S. Walnut St., Pinebluff, and continuing June 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the West Southern Pines Center of Cultural Arts, 1250 W. New York Ave., Southern Pines. The two-day event celebrates freedom, unity and the richness of African American heritage. There will be food, vendors, music and more including live performances by Eclectic Soul, TY-YINDE West African Drummers and celebrated storytellers Willa Brigham, Obakunlé Akinlana and Mitch Capel. For more information call (910) 813-6901.
Prine Time
Tommy Prine, the son of legendary musician and songwriter John Prine, will be in the house on Friday, June 27, from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Prine carries on his father’s legacy of social commentary, satire and sweet songs with evocative music of his own. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $79 for the VIP package. For more information go to www.sunrisetheater.com.
Get Your Reading On
The summer FREADom kickoff, sponsored by the Southern Pines Public Library to celebrate reading and the start of summer, begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, on the green space beside the Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Dance to the music of Will Johnson, pick up a prize and register for Summer FREADom. For additional information go to www.sppl.net.
Seeing Double
It’s opening night on Friday, June 6, for a couple of Sandhills art exhibits. The judged exhibit and sale “Art to Appreciate” will open from 5 -7 p.m. at the Artists League of the Sandhills, 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. For information go to www.artistleague.org.
In Southern Pines, the Arts Council of Moore County presents “Blurred Boundaries” from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave. The show will hang through June 27. For more info call (910) 692-2787. Both exhibits are free and open to the public.