| January
2009
January 1
POLAR BEAR 150. 99 cars will take the green flag for the first
ever Polar Bear 150. The Frank Kimmel Street Stock Series has given
Street Stock drivers who normally only run their hometown short the
opportunity to race on major speedways, including "The Rock".
Rockingham Speedway, 2152 North US Highway One, Rockingham, NC.
For more information please call (910)205-8800 or visit www.rockinghamracewaypark.com.
January 2
ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm.The Road & the
Wilderness featuring artwork by David Hewson. Exhibit to run for
entire month, call for schedule. Campbell
House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-4356. January 2-3
PINE NEEDLES-MID PINES PARENT-CHILD GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Parents and children of all ages are welcome to experience the thrill
of tournament golf. Tournament entry fee for two days of competition on
Donald Ross courses. For more information please call Pine Needles at
(910) 692-8611.
January 3
THE ROOSTER'S WIFE WINTER HOUSE CONCERT SERIES. 8pm. The Gibson
Brothers. Admission is $9. Children under 12
are FREE. Blue Street in Aberdeen. For more information, please
call (910)944-7502 or visit wwww.theroosterswife.org.
January 8
NC SYMPHONY CONCERT. 8pm. The North Carolina Symphony visits
Moore County with piano soloist Valentina Lisitsa, performing music by Handel, Hindemith and Rachmaninoff.
Pinecrest High School Auditorium, Southern Pines. For tickets
and additional information, call the NC Symphony Box Office at
(877)627-6724.
January 11
WEYMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Hours: 3pm. Featuring Peter
Kairoff, Harpsichord. Weymouth Center, 555 E.
Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
January 17
NC POETRY SOCIETY - TBD. Hours: 1pm. Weymouth Center, 555 E.
Connecticut Ave.,
Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
January 23
THE ROOSTER’S WIFE HOUSE CONCERT. 8pm.
Featuring John Cowan. Bluegrass. Newgrass. Rock N' Rollgrass.
True innovators defy easy categorization and John Cowan is the
ultimate innovator. His ability to move easily between music styles
and blend and bend genres into creative new forms has made him one of
the most significant voices in acoustic music over the past thirty years.
Admission is $9. Children under 12 are FREE. At the corner of Blue and
High, Aberdeen. For more information, please call (910)944-7502 or
visit wwww.theroosterswife.org.
January 24
THE PIPE OPENER DRESSAGE AND COMBINED TEST. NCDCTA recognized.
Carolina Horse Park, just off Hwy 211, between Aberdeen and Raeford.
(910)875-2074. www.carolinahorsepark.com
January 25
HUMANITIES LECTURE SERIES. 3pm. "Jazzy Strings". Mountain
Marionettes. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern
Pines. (910)692-6261.
January 29 - February 1
MOORE ON STAGE - "Forty-Second Street". Jan. 29, 30, 31
@ 7:30pm, and Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 @ 2pm. This is the story of hard
work, being in the right place at the right time, talent and love.
Forty-Second Street is a celebration of Broadway and the people involved
in shows. It focuses on aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer, and takes
us along her journey. Musical hits include "We're in the
Money" and "Lullaby of Broadway." Owens Auditorium, SCC,
Airport Road, Pinehurst. For additional information please visit
www.mooreonstage.org.
January 31
SUNEVENT AT THE SUNRISE — RAISING THE ROOF 8. Hours: 7:30pm. The
eighth year of this popular concert which showcases a variety (six to
seven groups) of regional talent. It is an evening comprised of an
amazing array of talent; folk, celtic, gospel, pop, rock and bluegrass.
In the past we have featured the unforgettable Jimmy “Handyman” Jones,
Bland Simpson, Craig Fuller and Pure Prairie League, just to name a few.
A sell out every year - this is the most popular ensemble concert around.
Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines. (910)692-3611.
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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