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2010
September 27 - October 3
USTA NATIONAL MEN'S 70s, 85s & 90s CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Hours: 8am-5pm. Pinehurst Tennis Club, Pinehurst. (910)235-8557.
October 1
ART EXHIBIT/OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Clay & Blogs: Telling a
Story. Exhibit
is displayed for the entire month, please call for schedule. Campbell
House Galleries, 482 Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-2787.
October 1
FIRST FRIDAY. 5-8pm. Band - The Holy Ghost Tent Revival. 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 1
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $8/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
October 1-3
HOLCOMB MOTORSPORTS FALL CIVIL WARS. Gates open at
8 am each day. Rockingham Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham.
(910)582-3400.
October 2
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 2
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 2
OKTOBERFEST AT THE FAIR BARN. Beginning at 6pm, authentic German food, music
and beverages. An evening of rousing good fun. Tickets are $40 per
person in advance or $50 per person at the door. The Fair Barn, Pinehurst
Harness Track, NC 5, Pinehurst. For further information, please contact Ann
Owen at (910) 295-0166, e-mail aowen@villageofpinehurst.org.
October 4
CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES, featuring José Feghali, piano. Gold Medalist and winner of the Chamber Music prize at the Seventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, José Feghali has been Artist-in-Residence at TCUs School of Music in Fort Worth since 1990. He has appeared in over 1000 performances worldwide, and in the USA he has appeared in all the major cities and in virtually every state of the nation. Hours: 8pm. Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines.
To subscribe or for additional information please call (910)692-2787.
October 4-12
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
October 8
PINEHURST RESORT'S HISTORIC WALKING TOUR AND TEA. 10am-noon.
Discover the stories of Pinehurst's history and enjoy
the traditions of classic high tea at one of America's
Historic Landmarks. $25/person. Space is limited, please
call for reservations. (910)235-8415.
October 8
18th 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 8-10
ALL HARLEY DRAG RACING ASSOCIATION NATIONALS. Rockingham Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
October 9
AMERICAN 200 ARCA/UARA CHAMPIONSHIP. 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
THE MET AT THE SUNRISE - 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 2010-11 season. Each Saturday performance
begins at 1:00 pm. Tickets
will be available at the Sunrise Office and online. The Sunrise Theater,
250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines. www.sunrisetheater.com
October 9
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 9-10
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 14-17
AUTUMN IN THE PINES I. USEF "A" 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 15
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $8/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
October 16
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 16
PINEHURST TRIATHLON. Hours: 8am. This race includes a 1500 meter swim, 30 mile bike and a 10k run, and is a USA Triathlon sanctioned race. Pinehurst Marina, Pinehurst. Visit the organizer's website for more information at www.setupevents.com
October 17
2010 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 17
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 21
NC SYMPHONY- TCHAIKOVSKY. 8pm. Program: Romeo and Juliet
Fantasy-Overture, Rococo Variations for Cello and Orchestra, and
Symphony No.7. 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 21-24
AUTUMN IN THE PINES II. USEF "A" 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 21-24
IHRA TEAM FINALS. Gates open at 8 am each day. Rockingham
Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
October 22-24
BROTHERS OF THE GAME GOLF TOURNAMENT. Pine Needles/Mid Pines. A reunion
of the spirit, hosted by Tom Stewart, Jim Dodson and Peter Kessler. To
enter please call Old Sport at (910)295-9775 or email oldsport@nc.rr.com
October 23-24
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 29-13
FAST TRACK HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOL. 3-Day Basic Oval
Course. At Rockingham Speedway, 2152 North US Highway 1, Rockingham,
NC. For more information, please call (704)455-1700 or visit
www.fasttrackracing.com
October 29-31
USTA LEAGUE SUPER SENIOR STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Free for
spectators. Pinehurst Lawn & Tennis Club, 2 Carolina
Vista Drive, Pinehurst. (800)ITS-GOLF.
October 30-31
MID PINES MEN'S INVITATIONAL. Rescheduled due to inclement weather.
The format is a Two-Man Team 36-Hole Better Ball format played on the
famous Donald Ross designed course. Mid Pines Inn and Golf
Club, 1010 Midland Road, Southern Pines. (910)692-8611.
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.
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