PINEPITCH
PinePitch
September 2025
Hop & Sing
When American painter Edward Hopper felt blocked he would devour pulp crime novels and private eye stories or spend entire days at the cinema watching film noir. In partnership with the Arts Council of Moore County, the Exhibition on the Screen series at the Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines, features Hopper: An American Love Story, on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Then, at the end of the month, the series continues with John Singer Sargent, renowned as the greatest portrait painter of his era. Showtimes at the Sunrise are Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. For more information and tickets go to www.sunrisetheater.com.
Frank & Judy
The Sandhills Repertory Theatre pairs Ol’ Blue Eyes with the woman who made Oz famous in Sinatra & Garland: The Concert That Could Have Been, on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m.and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., at the Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. For info go to
www.sunrisetheater.com.
Paws for the Cause
The Woofstock fundraiser to help upgrade Martin Park for man’s best friends is Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Memorial Park, 210 Memorial Park Court, Southern Pines. There will be music, contests, food trucks and vendors with doggy and people stuff. For information call (910) 692-7376.
All Art, All Day
Hold on to your palette knives on Friday, Sept. 5. Southern Pines Parks and Rec will be celebrating Art Day at the Downtown Park from 5 – 7 p.m. Drop off a canvas or create one on the spot depicting what you love about S.P. Cost is $2. Best in show will be displayed in conjunction with Autumnfest in October. For information call (910) 692-7376. Also from 5 – 7 p.m., the Artists League of the Sandhills will hold an opening reception for an exhibit featuring the best in show and first place winners of the June 2023, ’24 and ’25 judged shows. The prize-winning art will be on display at 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. Info: www.artistleague.org. And also in the mix, the Arts Council of Moore County opens “Entanglements” from 6 – 8 p.m. displaying the works of Jo Tomsick, Josiah King and Luke Huling. The exhibit at the Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, hangs until Sept. 26. Call (910) 692-2787 or visit
All That Jazz
The Virginia MacDonald Quartet with MacDonald on clarinet, Bruce Barth on piano, Mark Lewandowski on bass and Maria Marmarou on drums performs on the lawn at the Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines on Sunday, Sept. 28 beginning at 2 p.m. For information go to
www.weymouthcenter.org.
25 or 6 to 4
Take the Wayback Machine and listen to the Chicago tribute band Chi-Town Transit Authority on Friday, Sept. 19, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. If You’re Feelin’ Stronger Every Day, tickets begin at $35. For more information and, honestly, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? go to www.sunrisetheater.com.
First Friday
John “Papa” Gros is a New Orleans artist, keyboardist, singer and songwriter, and you get to hear him perform for free on the First Bank Stage on the grassy knoll next to the Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines, on Friday, Sept. 5, from 5 – 9 p.m. Y’all know the drill. The music doesn’t cost a dime but the beer requires both money and the appropriate age. Leave the four-legged friends at home. For more information go to www.sunrisetheater.com.
Comedy Series
Writer, performer and comedic actress Erin Foley headlines the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center’s comedy series on Monday, Sept. 22, from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Owens Auditorium, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Among her many credits, Foley has been on Chelsea Lately, Curb Your Enthusiasm and co-starred in the cult classic movie Almost Famous. She is the host and creator of Herlights, a podcast with over 300 episodes dedicated to covering women’s sports. For information and tickets go to
www.ticketmesandhills.com.
Moore Treasures
The Shaw House Heritage Fair and Moore Treasures Sale begins on Friday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shaw House, 110 W. Morganton Road, Southern Pines. There will be collectibles, pottery, jewelry, art, antiques, vintage books, toys, glassware and on and on. The Heritage Fair, benefiting the Moore County Historical Society, continues on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with vendors, food, live music, old-time craft demonstrations and farm animals tame enough for petting. For information go to www.moorehistory.com.
Live After 5
Too country for rock and too rock for country, the high energy Charlotte band Bourbon Sons supplies the sound for Live After 5 from 5:15 – 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Village Arboretum, 375 Magnolia Road, Pinehurst. Bring chairs, blankets and your toe-tapping boots. There will be food trucks and kids’ stuff, too. For info go to www.vopnc.org.
