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2009
August 30 - September 3
"MOORE ON THE MENU" RESTAURANT WEEK. Come and enjoy some of North Carolina's best local independently-owned restaurants. From August 30 – September 3, select restaurants in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area will be offering prix fixe menus starting at $35 per person for a four-course dinner with wine pairings. Local chefs, many with international experience, will dazzle you with dishes that highlight regional favorites such as shrimp and grits. Reservations are a must to find out the chef's creative choice for the week. For a list of participating restaurants click here.
September 1-5
MOORE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR. Both Day and Night Admission $5/person, Under 3 Free. Hours: Tues. - Fri.
5-11pm, Sat. 3-11pm. Moore County Fairgrounds,
Carthage, (910)947-3963.
September 3-7
21st ANNUAL LABOR DAY WINE FESTIVAL. A celebration of fine
wine, gourmet food and pure southern hospitality. Pinehurst Resort, Village of Pinehurst. Please
call Pinehurst's Wine Fest hotline at (910)235-8708 for schedule of activities and details, or visit www.pinehurst.com.
September 4
ART EXHIBIT/OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Featuring the artwork of Derry
Booher & Friends. Exhibit is displayed for the entire month, call
for schedule. Campbell House Galleries, 482 Connecticut Ave., Southern
Pines. (910)692-2787.
September 4
FIRST FRIDAY. 5-8pm. Band - The Randy Hughes Band. 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
September 4
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
September 5-6
PINEHURST HORSE TRIALS. Hours: 8am-5pm. Pinehurst Harness
Track, Route 5, Pinehurst. Please call (919)656-8593 for more information.
September 7
TOUR DE MOORE CENTURY RIDE. The Sandhills Cycle Club invites
you to participate in the Tour de Moore Century Ride featuring a variety
of routes up to 100 miles. Registration is at 8am, the ride begins at
9am. Start is at the Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Avenue,
Southern Pines. Call the Sandhills Cycle Club at (910)692-1037 for
more information.
September 10
KITCHENS...AND MOORE TOUR. Hours: 10am-4pm. Tour of
6 kitchens in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen
Area. Area chef's will be on-site at the homes preparing
and serving favorite recipes. Tickets are $20 the day of the tour.
For more information call the Moore County Cooperative Extension
Office at (910)947-3188.
September 11-13
FIVE POINTS HORSE TRIALS. Free for spectators. Horses and riders compete in a three-phase competition including dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Carolina Horse Park, just
off Hwy 211, between Aberdeen and Raeford. (910)875-2074. www.carolinahorsepark.com
September 11-13 and 17-20
MOORE ON STAGE - "Golf: The Musical ". Sept. 11, 12, 17,
18, 19 @ 7:30pm and Sept. 13 & 20 @ 2pm. The fun, frustrations and
humor of the grand old game are celebrated in this fast-paced,
tune-filled Off-Broadway hit. Hilarious skits, witty songs and even
a putting competition make "GOLF" a hilarious hit with players and
non-players alike. Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines.
Tickets are $20/adult, $12/students (18 and under). For additional
information please visit www.mooreonstage.com.
September 12
5TH ANNUAL FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL. 12-6pm. Includes music, vendors,
wine tastings,
and a popular Grape Stomp. Free Admission. Cypress Bend Vineyards,
21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. For more information please call
(910)369-0411.
September 12-13
CAROLINA POLOCROSSE CLUB. All Day. Pinehurst Harness
Track, Route 5, Pinehurst. Please call (910)875-4814 for more information.
September 12-13
MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB AKC ALL-BREED DOG SHOWS & OBEDIENCE
TRIALS. $3 parking fee. Begins at 8am at the Pinehurst Harness Track,
Hwy 5, Pinehurst. For more information visit www.moorecokc.org or
contact Steve Watson at (919)776-4688.
September 13
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. Missy Raines and the New Hip.
Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more
information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
September 16
RUTH PAULY LECTURE SERIES. 7:30pm. Peter Bergen will present a
lecture entitled "Beyond the Kite Runner: Exploring Afghanistan
Today."
The Soviet occupation, the civil war in the 1980's, the rise and fall
of the Taliban, and Afghanistan's future will be explored. Talks are free
and open to the public. No tickets are required. Owens Auditorium,
Sandhills Community College, Airport Road, Southern Pines.
(910)245-3132.
September 17
ONE-DAY FOUR-BALL TOURNAMENT. Sponsored
through the Carolinas Golf Association. Seven Lakes Country Club.
For additional information please call (910)673-1000.
September 18
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.
September 19
TOWN CREEK HERITAGE FESTIVAL. 12-5:00pm. Annual event with 'Pow
Wow' atmosphere including singing, dancing, drumming, craft and food
vendors. Fee charged: $4/adult, $1/children 4-12, children 3 and under
free. Town Creek Indian Mound, 509 Town Creek Mound Road, Mt. Gilead,
NC. (910)439-6802.
September 19-20
CAROLINA POLOCROSSE CLUB. All Day. Pinehurst Harness
Track, Route 5, Pinehurst. Please call (910)875-4814 for more
information.
September 19-20
U.S. LAWNBOWLS EAST COAST CHALLENGE AT PINEHURST.
Free for spectators. Pinehurst Lawn & Tennis
Club, 2 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. (800)ITS-GOLF.
September 21
CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES, featuring American Chamber Players. The members
of this ensemble perform repertoire ranging from familiar masterpieces
to neglected gems to newly commissioned American works, and their
fascinating and delightful programs with varied instrumental combinations
have been as enthusiastically praised as their extraordinary,
dynamic performances. Hours: 8pm. Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines.
To subscribe or for additional information please call (910)692-4356.
September 23
STRING ENSEMBLE "BARRAGE". Hours: 7pm. Tickets $20 for
adults, $10 for
students. Proceeds will be used to improve the orchestra program in
Moore County through funding music, instruments and future workshops.
Tickets available from Eric Kopecky at Southern Middle School or the
Arts Council of Moore County starting Sept. 1. Pinecrest High School
Auditorium, Southern Pines.
September 23-27
PINEHURST CROQUET INVITATIONAL.
Free for spectators. Pinehurst Lawn & Tennis
Club, 2 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. (800)ITS-GOLF.
September 25-27
40th ANNUAL MALCOLM BLUE HISTORICAL CRAFT AND FARM SKILLS
FESTIVAL. Hours: Friday - School Children's Day 8:30am-4:30pm; Saturday
- 10am-6pm; Sunday - noon-5pm. Craft demonstrations, gas & steam engine
demos, petting farm, food, folk and country music, dancing,
and a Civil War Camp; all authentic historic activities/events. $5 for
adults and $3 for children 12 and under, preschoolers free. Malcolm
Blue Farm, Hwy 5 South (Bethesda Rd.), Aberdeen, (910)944-7558.
www.malcolmbluefarm.com
September 25-27
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.
September 26
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. Hours: 9 am-3 pm. Free admission. Food vendors, handicap parking. Sandhills Chapter
AACA and Village of Pinehurst Parks and Recreation.
Pinehurst Harness
Track, NC 5, Pinehurst. For application to show a car please call (910)949-2420 or (910)692-1313.
September 26-27
PINEHURST FALL DRESSAGE SHOW. Hours: 8am - 5 pm. Pinehurst
Harness Track, Route 5, Pinehurst. Please call (910)693-1769 for
more information.
September 27
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. John Ellis and Double Wide.
Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more
information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
September 28
MOORE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF CLASSIC. Beacon Ridge Golf &
Country Club. Space limited to 120 golfers. Call (910)692-3926 or e-mail
dbunch@moorecountychamber.com to pre-register.
September 28 - October 5
USTA NATIONAL MEN'S 70s, 85s & 90s CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Hours: 8am-5pm. Pinehurst Tennis Club, Pinehurst. (910)235-8557.
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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