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2008
October 2
SUNEVENTS AT THE SUNRISE PRESENTS "The Seldom Scene." 8pm.
Since its inception in 1971, the Seldom Scene has thrived on playing
bluegrass a little differently than everyone else. Through skilled
musicianship and an urban approach to bluegrass, the Seldom Scene
has become one of the most influential – if not the most influential
– bluegrass band of the last 30 years. Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. www.sunrisetheater.com
October 3
ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Featured
artist is Leigh Swanson. Exhibit is displayed
for the entire month, please call for schedule. Campbell House
Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines.
(910)692-4356.
October 4
AUTUMNFEST & ROAD RACE. Hours: 9am-4pm.
Downtown Southern Pines Fair with 1-mile and 5K running
races. Sprint races will be held upon the conclusion of the 5K race at approx. 10am for kids 3-12. Arts, crafts, entertainment, concessions and youth activities.
Downtown Park, between Broad and Ashe Streets, Southern Pines.
(910)692-2463.
October 4
CAMERON ANTIQUES FAIR. Hours: 9am-5pm, rain or shine.
More than 300 antique dealers and 13 shops display
their antiques and collectibles along Main Street in the
Historic District. Cameron. (910)245-1185.
www.antiquesofcameron.com
October 5
WEYMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Hours: 3pm. The Carolina Wind Quartet.
Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
October 8-10
FAST TRACK HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOL. At Rockingham
Raceway Park, 2152 North US Highway 1, Rockingham, NC. Please
call (910)205-8800 or visit
www.rockinghamracewaypark.com for more information.
October 9
NC SYMPHONY. 8pm. Featuring Scott Tennant, guitar. Robert E.
Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School,
Southern Pines. For more information or to order tickets, call the North
Carolina Symphony Box Office at (877)627-6724 or visit www.ncsymphony.org
October 10
16th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SARDINE FESTIVAL. Hours: 11am-2pm.
Everyone is invited to join their family, friends, neighbors, Town officials and staff for a lunch of sardines, crackers, colas
and moonpies. Held at Lake Aberdeen, US Hwy 1, Aberdeen. (910)944-1115.
October 10
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
October 10-12
AHDRA: ALL HARLEY DRAG RACING ASSOCIATION SCREAMIN' EAGLE
NATIONALS. Rockingham Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
October 10-12
EAST COAST CHALLENGE (LAWN BOWLS). Free for spectators. Pinehurst
Lawn & Tennis Club, 2 Carolina Vista Dr., Pinehurst. (800)ITS-GOLF.
October 11-12
FALL DRESSAGE AT THE PARK. Free for spectators.
Carolina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Rd.,
Raeford. (910)875-2074.
October 17-19
FAST TRACK HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOL. At Rockingham
Raceway Park, 2152 North US Highway 1, Rockingham, NC. Please
call (910)205-8800 or visit www.rockinghamracewaypark.com for
more information.
October 17-19
IHRA KNOLL GAS WORLD FINALS. Gates open at 8 am each day. Rockingham
Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
October 18
29th ANNUAL HOLLY ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL. Hours: 10am-4pm.
Sponsored by Pinehurst Business Guild. More than 150
exhibitors, crafts, food, entertainment and more. Held
outside in the Village streets. Pinehurst. (910)295-7462.
October 19
2008 HORSE FARM TOUR. Hours: HQ will open at 10:30am, farms at
11:00am. Please join us in 2008
for a leisurely self-guided trip through six beautiful horse farms
and barns surrounding Southern Pines' scenic pine-studded
Walthour-Moss Foundation. Plan to visit a variety of farms, new
and remodeled barns, gardens, riding rings and a secluded pond.
You will see Friesians, Haflingers, and Warmbloods, as well as
beloved family horses. There will be several equestrian
demonstrations including a therapeutic riding session. Headquarters will be at Gold's Gym, 195 W. Morganton Rd., Southern Pines. For tickets and more information please visit
www.prancinghorsecenter.org
October 19
THE CAPITOL STEPS. 3:00 pm. Musical Political Satire - Who Put the Mock
in Democracy? Tickets $25 for Arts Council Members, $30 for
Non-Members are available at the Campbell House after September 2nd.
Pinecrest High School Auditorium, Hwy 15-501, Southern Pines. For
more information please call (910)692-4356.
October 20-22
PGA MCGLADREY TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP. The PGA McGladrey Team Championship,
The PGA of America’s first nationwide grass roots best-ball
amateur championship, will return to Pinehurst Resort in 2008. Visit
http://teamchamp.pgalinks.com, the official Championship website, for
more information.
October 23-26
IHRA SUMMIT TEAM BRACKET FINALS. Gates open at 8 am each day. Rockingham
Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
October 24
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
October 24
MOORE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXPO.
For more information call (910)692-3926. Held at the Fair Barn, Pinehurst
Harness Track, NC 5, Pinehurst.
October 25
THE ROOSTER'S WIFE WINTER HOUSE CONCERT SERIES. Summer's over, but the music's NOT. Back to the house for the third season of Home Fires Burning. We'll open the season with premier Celtic violinist Jaime Laval. On Blue Street in Aberdeen. For more information, please call (910)944-7502 or visit wwww.theroosterswife.org.
October 25-26
BOO AT THE ZOO. Featuring games, a costume contest, musical entertainment,
mural painting, and all kinds of Halloween fun. This safe, daytime
activity will be presented in the plaza areas of the zoo. Clowns and
magicians will rove these areas entertaining visitors of all ages. NC
Zoological Park, off Hwy 220, Asheboro. (800)488-0444.
October 28 - November 1
MID-ATLANTIC STAR PARTY. A congenial gathering of astronomers, photographers, scientists, and other night owls. Convened in a Dark Park under Clear Skies for the purpose of Looking Up. For upcoming MASP information go to www.masp.org, or contact Debra Cockman, Robbins Town Hall, (910)948-2431.
October 31
HALLOWEEN HAUNT. 6-8pm. Free. For 12 years and under. Cute pumpkins and
snarling witches are invited to join in a hauntingly good time
featuring fortune telling, crafting, hay ride, snacks and more.
Come dressed to impress. At the Campbell House Ground and Train House
in Southern Pines. For additional information please call Southern Pines
Parks & Rec. Department at (910)692-2463.
October 31
TRICK OR TREAT ROBBINS! 6-8pm. Halloween Party in downtown Robbins.
The Grass Cats will be providing entertainment and there will be
family friendly fun activities, plus a costume contest for kids and one
for pets, too. For additional information please contact Randall Moore
at (910)948-4040 or stop by Deep River Coffee in Robbins.
October 31 - November 1
HOOTER'S PRO CUP "AMERICAN 200". Practice and qualifying on Friday,
the race on Saturday. At Rockingham
Raceway Park, 2152 North US Highway 1, Rockingham, NC. Please
call (910)205-8800 or visit
www.rockinghamracewaypark.com for more information.
October 31 - November 2
48th ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOW. Hours: Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm.
Thousands of items for sale from dealers across the East Coast. Sponsored
by the Moore County Historical Assoc. and the Village of Pinehurst
Parks & Recreation Dept. Tickets are $6/person. Visit the web site for a $1 off coupon. The Fair Barn,
Pinehurst Harness Track, Beulah Hill Road (NC 5) Pinehurst. (910)692-2051 or visit www.moorehistory.com.
NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these events, but they are subject to change without notice. We suggest that you call our Weekly Events Line at (910) 692-1600 to check for changes.
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