| October
2009
September 28 - October 5
USTA NATIONAL MEN'S 70s, 85s & 90s CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Hours: 8am-5pm. Pinehurst Tennis Club, Pinehurst. (910)235-8557.
October 1
NC SYMPHONY- GRAND OPERA. 8pm. Featuring Wagner, Rossini, Mascagni,
Verdi, and Ponchielli. 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 1-4
THE SANDBOX PLAYERS PRESENT "Neil Simon's The Last of the Red Hot
Lovers." Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2:00pm. Tickets $15. Middle-aged
Barney Cashman, who married his high school sweetheart, wants to have one
sweeping extra-marital romantic
fling in his tranquil, faithful, marriage before life passes him by. This
is a comedy that will
linger with you even when the laughs become an appreciative memory.
Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines. For more
information please call(910)528-2134.
October 2
ART EXHIBIT/OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Featuring 10 Potters. Exhibit
is displayed for the entire month, call for schedule. Campbell
House Galleries, 482 Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-2787.
October 2
FIRST FRIDAY. 5-8pm. Band - The New Familiars. A family friendly community event. Live music, food & beverages, entertainment. Free admission. The grassy knoll adjacent to the Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines. For more information visit www.firstfridaysouthernpines.com
October 2
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $6/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
October 2-4
HOLCOMB MOTORSPORTS FALL OUTLAW CIVIL WARS. Gates open at
8 am each day. Rockingham Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham.
(910)582-3400.
October 3
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 3
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 3
OKTOBERFEST AT THE FAIR BARN. Beginning at 6pm, authentic German food, music
and beverages. An evening of rousing good fun. The Fair Barn, Pinehurst
Harness Track, NC 5, Pinehurst. For more information call (910)295-0166.
October 5
33rd CAROLINAS PRO-AM CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. Sponsored
through the Carolinas Golf Association. National Golf Club. For
additional information please call (910)673-1000.
October 9
17th 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 9-11
AHDRA: ALL HARLEY DRAG RACING ASSOCIATION SCREAMIN' EAGLE
EASTERN FINALS. Rockingham Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
October 10
ARBORETUM CONCERT SERIES. Hours: 11am-5pm. Bring your
lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an afternoon in the park listening
to great music! The four local bands performing will be as follows:
Sweet T from 11:15 am – 12:30 pm; The Cowboy Band from 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm;
Joyner, Young and Marie from 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm; and The Sand Band from
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm! Food and drinks will be available for purchase from
White Rabbit Catering and you may also bring a personal cooler if so
desired. Admission is FREE, however it is asked that attendees bring
a canned food item that will be collected and donated to the Sandhills
Branch of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina! At the
Arboretum at Rassie Wicker Park, Pinehurst. In case
of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Fair Barn. For
more information, please contact the Pinehurst Parks and Recreation
Department at (910)295-2817.
October 10
THE MET AT THE SUNRISE - TOSCA. Hours: 1pm. The
Metropolitan Opera: Live in High-Definition, a series of opera
performances transmitted live in HD to movie theaters around the world,
returns this fall for the 2009–10 season. Each Saturday performance
begins at 1:00 pm. Tickets for Live In HD will go
on sale to the general public on September 8 at 10:00 AM. These tickets
will be available at the Sunrise Office and online. The Sunrise Theater,
250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines. www.sunrisetheater.com
October 10
SHAW HOUSE VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE & ANTIQUE FAIR. Hours: 9am-3pm.
No admission charge. 110 Morganton Road and SW Broad Street, Southern
Pines. For more information visit www.moorehistory.com or call
(910)692-2051.
October 10
THE ROOSTER'S WIFE GRAND OPENING - POPLAR KNIGHT SPOT. 5pm. Joe
Craven, The Farewell
Drifters, Annie Crane, Robin Aigner, Patrick Fuller, The Parsons.
114 Knight Street, Aberdeen. For more information, please call The
Rooster's Wife at (910)944-7502 or visit wwww.theroosterswife.org.
October 11
THE ROOSTER'S WIFE GRAND OPENING - POPLAR KNIGHT SPOT. Joe
Craven, Mike Compton and
Joe Newberry, Laurelyn Dossett and Scott Manring, Cristabel and the Jons,
Rose Frazier. 114 Knight Street, Aberdeen. For more information,
please call The Rooster's Wife at (910)944-7502 or visit
wwww.theroosterswife.org.
October 10-11
ARCA/REMAX "AMERICAN 200". Practice and qualifying on Saturday,
the race on Sunday. 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 10-11
FALL DRESSAGE AT THE PARK. Free for spectators.
Carolina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Rd.,
Raeford. For more information call Dana Diemer at (910)875-2074.
October 11
WEYMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Hours: 3pm. Frederick Moyer, piano.
Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
October 12-18
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 http://masp.us, or contact Debra Cockman, Robbins
Town Hall, at (910)948-2431.
October 15-18
IHRA SUMMIT TEAM FINALS. Gates open at 8 am each day. Rockingham
Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
October 16
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $6/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
October 17
31st 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 17-18
FALL NCHJA "C" HUNTER-JUMPER SHOW. Carolina Horse Park, just
off Hwy 211, between Aberdeen and Raeford. Call Andrew Ellis at
(910)637-2958 for more information. www.carolinahorsepark.com
October 18
2009 HORSE FARM TOUR. Hours: 11am-4pm. Travel down the back roads
of Southern Pines for a self-guided excursion through scenic Sandhills
horse country. Equine demonstrations, lunch available for purchase. All
proceeds benefit Prancing Horse Therapeutic Riding Center.
For tickets and more information please call (910)246-3202,
e-mail prancinghorsecenter@yahoo.com or visit
www.prancinghorsecenter.org
October 18
CULINARY SHOWCASE: A TASTE OF MOORE. 5:00-7:30pm. The Culinary Showcase is a community event showcasing area restaurants and caterers. The Culinary Showcase also includes a cooking competition with prizes for Best Appetizer, Best Entree, Best Dessert, People's Choice. The Best Overall receives the "Culinary Cup". Proceeds from the Culinary Showcase go to support Sandhills Community College Culinary Program through scholarships. The Fair Barn, Pinehurst. For more information visit www.moorecountychamber.com
October 22
NC SYMPHONY - FANTASTIQUE! 8pm. Featuring Leila Josefowicz, violin, and Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor. 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 23-25
IHRA WORLD FINALS (NATIONAL EVENT). 14th Annaul IHRA Nitro Jam World Finals. Gates open at 8 am each day. Rockingham
Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
October 24
2ND ANNUAL BEAR CREEK PUMPKIN RUN. 10:30am. 10k, 5k, and 1.5
mile courses on scenic Bear Creek Hiking Trail in Robbins, NC.
Registration starts at 9:30am outside McDuffie Appliance and Plumbing
Parts at 305 Branson Circle, Robbins. For registration form visit
www.townofrobbins.com
October 24
WOMEN AND ART AT THE CABIN. 3-7pm. Huge Art Sale and Silent
Auction, sponsored by the Sandhills Woman's Exchange Cabin Preservation
Organization. An entry contribution of $5 per person includes
refreshments and snacks. Door prizes and silent auction features more
than 40 original pieces of art by some of the Sandhills' best women
artists and other quality items donated by local patrons. More than 80
original pieces of art will also be on sale. Join in the fun at the
historic 200-year-old log cabin, located at 15 Azalea Road across from
the Village Chapel in Pinehurst. Free parking. (910)295-4677.
October 24
SUNEVENTS AT THE SUNRISE PRESENTS "Doc Watson &
David Holt." 7:30pm. Tickets $55. Legendary performer and 7-time
Grammy winner Doc Watson joins Grammy-winning folk guitarist and claw
hammer banjoist David Holt for a musical jamboree of the finest folk
music. Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. Box
Office (910)692-3611. www.sunrisetheater.com
October 24-25
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 26-28
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 2009. Visit
http://teamchamp.pgalinks.com, the official Championship website, for
more information.
October 28
RUTH PAULY LECTURE SERIES. 7:30pm. Roland Stephen will present a
lecture entitled "Globalization and North Carolina."
Talks are free
and open to the public. No tickets are required. Owens Auditorium,
Sandhills Community College, Airport Road, Southern Pines.
(910)245-3132.
October 28
OUR CULTURAL LANDSCAPE. 7pm. Admission is free and open to the
public. Internationally known author and
speaker, Charles Birnbaum, will present a talk on Southern Pines'
cultural landscape. The program will explore the unique role landscape
design played in the establishment of the town, and why residents
should care to sustain our landscape heritage. Sunrise Theater, 250 NW
Broad St., Southern Pines. For more information please contact Ray Owen
at (910)638-3982.
October 30
HALLOWEEN FALL FEST. 5:30-8pm. Bring the family to celebrate
Halloween. Festivities will include games, face painting, hayrides,
candy and more. Put on your best costume! This event is FREE to the
public. Cannon Park, Pinehurst. For more information call the
Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department at (910)295-2817.
October 30
HALLOWEEN HAUNT. 5-7pm. 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 Grounds and Train House
on Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines. For additional information
please call Southern Pines Rec. & Parks Department at (910)692-2463.
October 30
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $6/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
October 30-31
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED FOREST. 7-10pm. Professional scary special effects - Don't go in alone! $6 per person, no one under 9. All proceeds go to the Leukemia
Foundation. Travel Resorts of America's Sycamore Lodge, 1059 Sycamore Ln.,
Jackson Springs. (800)370-1645.
October 30 - November 1
USTA SUPER SENIOR STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Free for
spectators. Pinehurst Lawn & Tennis Club, 2 Carolina
Vista Drive, Pinehurst. (800)ITS-GOLF.
October 31
SUNRISE THEATER'S HALLOWEEN SILENT MOVIE EVENT PRESENTS "
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA". 7:30pm. Lon Chaney’s 1925 production of
this famous story is one of the most faithful to Gaston Lerooux’s
original novel which was published in 1910. Dave Drazen of Chicago will once again
dazzle audiences with his skill on the piano as he provides the
accompaniment for the film. Patrons are encouraged to come dressed in
their spookiest Halloween costumes, too, as prizes will be awarded to
those with the best costumes. Kicking off the evening will be a
live performance of Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" by Thrill in the
Sandhills. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12.
The Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. For more
information, call the Sunrise Theater at (910)692-8501 or visit
www.sunrisetheater.com
October 31 - November 1
TYGA EAST-WEST CHALLENGE. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf
Association. Seven Lakes Country Club. For additional information
please call (910)673-1000.
NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these events, but they are subject to change or cancellation without notice. We suggest that you call our Weekly Events Line at (910) 692-1600 to check for changes.
|
|
2009
|
