2009
September
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 $5/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 Rainbow Cycles for more information at (910)692-4494.
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 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 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 $5/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 23-27
PINEHURST CROQUET INVITATIONAL. Free for spectators. Pinehurst Lawn & Tennis Club, 2 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. (800)ITS-GOLF.
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. Sandhills Chapter AACA and Village of Pinehurst Parks and Recreation. Membership in AACA not required. Pinehurst Harness Track, NC 5, Pinehurst. (910)235-8456.
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 - October 5
USTA NATIONAL MEN'S 70s, 85s & 90s CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS. Hours: 8am-5pm. Pinehurst Tennis Club, Pinehurst. (910)235-8557.
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
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 200910 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 10-11
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 www.masp.org, or contact Debra Cockman, Robbins Town Hall, (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 23-27
PEOPLE VS. THE PROS ULTIMATE PRO-AM CHAMPIONSHIP. The sixth annual People vs. the Pros event will be held at historic Pinehurst Resort in the Village of Pinehurst, NC. The tournament will be flighted competition with a 2-hole playoff of the flight winners in each age group. The ultimate shoot-out winners in each age division will battle Major Champions Fred Couples (18-49 Division) and Nick Faldo (50+ Division), with benefit of their handicap, in the Championship matches on October 27th, 2009. For more information visit www.pvpgolf.com
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 25-28
PGA MCGLADREY TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP. The PGA McGladrey Team Championship, The PGA of Americas 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 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 - 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 - November 1
TYGA EAST-WEST CHALLENGE. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. Seven Lakes Country Club. For additional information please call (910)673-1000.
NOVEMBER 2009
November 2
CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES. 8:00 pm. Featuring Wonny Song, piano. Pianist Wonny Song won the 2005 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, which afforded him the honor to make debut recitals at Carnegie's Zankel Hall in New York and at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines. For ticket information call (910)692-4356 or visit www.mooreart.org
November 6
ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Featured artist is Ulli Misegades, paintings. Exhibit is on display during November and December, please call for schedule. Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-4356.
November 6-8
49th ANNUAL ANTIQUES SALE & SHOW. Hours: Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Thousands of items for sale from dealers across the East Coast. Crystal repair, doll repair, concessions. Portions of proceeds benefit the Moore County Historical Assoc. Tickets are $5/person. Visit the web site for a $1 off coupon. The Fair Barn, Pinehurst Harness Track, Beulah Hill Road (NC 5) Pinehurst. For more information please call (910)692-2051 or visit www.moorehistory.com.
November 6-8
MID PINES HICKORY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. The Mid Pines Hickory Open is a throwback to traditional golf in almost every aspect. The field consists of all levels of golfers that have an interest in playing golf with true Hickory Shafted clubs. This event is entering its 6th year and has proven to draw a tremendous field from all over the country. Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club, 1010 Midland Road, Southern Pines. For more information call the Mid Pines Golf Shop at (910)692-9362.
November 7
GOLF CAPITAL CHORUS. 7 pm. Featuring the 2007 International champion quartet "Max Q". Tickets $15. Pinecrest High School Auditorium, Hwy 15-501, Southern Pines. For more information please visit www.thegolfcapitalchorus.org or call (910)295-8860.
November 7
THE MET AT THE SUNRISE - TURANDOT. Hours: 1pm. Director Franco Zeffirelli's breathtaking production of Puccini's last opera is a favorite of the Met repertoire. Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can't solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Calf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose solos include the famous "Nessun dorma." 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
November 8
WEYMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Hours: 3pm. Featuring Elizabeth Kluegel, soprano. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
November 11-15
FESTIVAL OF TREES. Wed. Premiere Party $75. Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-3pm, Gala Auction at 6:30pm; Sun 10am-3pm. Holiday festival featuring lavishly decorated, one-of-a-kind trees, wreaths, and tabletop decorations in family-centered winter wonderland. Special music/entertainment and visits with Santa Claus. To benefit Sandhills Children's Center. Admission by Donation except for Wed. Premiere Party and Sat. Gala Auction which are $75 each. Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Village of Pinehurst. Call the Sandhills Childrens Center at (910)692-3323 for tickets.
November 13
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
November 13-15
ARTISTS LEAGUE OF THE SANDHILLS 15th ANNUAL EXHIBIT AND SALE - OPENING WEEKEND. Wine and Cheese Reception Friday 6-8pm. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Exhibit closes 18 December. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Sat. noon to 3pm. The largest collection of original art work south of the Raleigh-Durham area. 129 Exchange Street, Aberdeen. (910)944-3979.
November 15
MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND. 2pm. Complimentary concert. Grand Ballroom, The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort. One Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. For more information please call (910)295-9023 or visit www.moorecountyband.com.
November 20-22
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.
November 21
TURKEY TROT. 28th Annual race begins and ends at the FirstHealth Fitness Center. Races range from 1 mile to 1/2 marathon and race times are staggered. For race or registration information, please contact Jodi Heimrich at (910)715-1843. FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness, 170 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst.
November 21-22
CAMERON CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Enjoy Historic Cameron in a holiday mood as you browse the many antique shops. Traditional decorations, hot cider, and homemade cookies. Cameron. (910)245-3055. www.antiquesofcameron.com
November 21-22
28th ANNUAL SEAGROVE POTTERY FESTIVAL. Saturday Preview: 9am - 12pm; $12.00. Saturday: 12pm-6pm and Sunday 9am - 6pm; $6.00. The festival emphasizes hand-made pottery and traditional crafts. On the last day of the Festival at 4:00 p.m., a limited edition pottery auction is held, with pieces signed and dated for this event by local potters. Refreshments as well as a parcel check will be available throughout the Festival. Seagrove School gym and grounds, 528 Plank Rd., Seagrove. For more information visit www.SeagrovePotteryHeritage.com
November 21-22
CELEBRATION OF SEAGROVE POTTERS. Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Food and beverage vendors will be set up, a special Kids Tent (only kids allowed in to buy Seagrove pottery at kids prices!) will raise funds to be donated to the Seagrove and Westmoore schools, demonstrations and educational opportunities will be available, and more. Seagrove Foods Plant (formerly the Lucks Beans Plant), Hwy 705, Seagrove. For more information visit www.CelebrationOfSeagrovePotters.com
November 25
NC SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT. 8pm. Make your holidays bright with joyful music by the NC Symphony! Bring the whole family and get into the spirit of the season with this much-loved concert featuring your favorite carols and the sing-along. Grand Ballroom, The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort. One Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. (800)487-4653.
November 25-29
PINE NEEDLES-MID PINES TURKEY TRADITION. Enjoy this special Thanksgiving weekend filled with food, fun and fellowship. Pine Needles and Mid Pines have planned a Thanksgiving weekend that families have cherished for over 18 years. Pine Needles and Mid Pines, Midland Road, Southern Pines. (800)747-7272 or (800)323-2114.
November 26
MOORE COUNTY HOUNDS. approx. 9:30am. Hunting with the pack is by invitation only, but spectators may watch on opening day. Hobby Field off Youngs Road, Southern Pines.
November 27
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.
November 27-29
MOORE ON STAGE - "Holiday in the Pines ". Friday & Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Remember all those traditions and happy moments that made the holiday season so special? Moore OnStage and Taylor Dance are going to create a new special tradition that you can experience year after year. The Land of the Sweets and White Christmas are only two elements of a show that will enchant every single person from young to old. Tickets are $20/adult, $12/students (18 and under). Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines. For additional information please visit www.mooreonstage.com.
November 29
SOUTHERN PINES HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Sunday 1-5pm. Kick-off the holiday with a special open house of local businesses and shops along the historic Southern Pines Broad Street district. Downtown Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.
November 29
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING IN SOUTHERN PINES. The lighting of the Town Christimas Tree at the Southern Pines Train Station on Broad Street at 5:30 pm. For more information call (910)315-6508.
DECEMBER 2009
December 3
NC SYMPHONY - ORGAN SYMPHONY. 8pm. Grant Llewellyn, Music Director; Jean-Philippe Collard and Pascal Rog, pianos. 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.
December 3
CAROLS AT WEYMOUTH. 5:30 and 7:30 pm. This event is free to the public, but space is limited. The evening will be filled with music, poetry and song. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
December 3
SUNEVENTS AT THE SUNRISE PRESENTS "Southern Culture On The Skids." 7:30pm. Tickets $35. Since 1983, when they formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, SCOTS have played their unique hybrid of Americana, surf, R&B, rockabilly, and swamp pop (the band describes their sound as "toe sucking geek rock - kinda weird, but it feels good when you're doing it"), all the while driving fans into ecstatic, sweat drenched paroxysms of joy. Assisted by his cohorts in white trash renaissance - drummer Dave Hartman and bassist/singer/heartbreaker Mary Huff - Miller and crew have been prolific and ubiquitous for over twenty years. Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. Box Office (910)692-3611. www.sunrisetheater.com
December 3-5
CHRISTMAS AT WEYMOUTH CENTER. 10am-4pm. The Women of Weymouth invite the community to their annual fund raiser. Twenty-five rooms in the Southern Historic Home of James and Katherine Boyd will be decorated for the holidays by local garden clubs, professional decorators, florists and individuals. Refreshments, musical entertainment throughout the day. The cost of tickets is $10 or $9 with coupon. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
December 3-6
DECEMBER HUNTER JUMPER CLASSIC. A new show at the Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, NC, recognized "A" by USEF and also sanctioned by NCHJA, SCHJA, NAL, and WIHS leagues. Will showcase two rings of Hunters Thursday thru Sunday. The jumpers will be held Friday thru Sunday on the steeplechase track side of the horse park. Carolina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Rd., Raeford. For more information please contact Andrew Ellis at (919)637-2958 or visit www.carolinahorseparkcom
December 4
CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF WEYMOUTH. 7-9pm. $25, reservations required. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
December 4
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST FESTIVITIES & TREE LIGHTING. 6-7pm. The village fills with Christmas spirit and entertainment. The Community Presbyterian Celebrations Singers will perform at 6pm, followed by the Tree Lighting at 7pm, Candle Lighting & Sing along, and the arrival of Santa. Visitors and locals alike come for this annual event. Village Square, Pinehurst. (910)295-7462.
December 5
3rd ANNUAL REINDEER FUN RUN. 9am. The Third Annual Southern Pines Reindeer Fun Run 5k Run/Walk is a FUN community event with a goal of 600 participants ranging from serious runners to recreational walkers, families, pets and local businesses. The goal is to generate holiday cheer while raising money for the Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills, Inc. Visit www.reindeerfunrun.com to register or to volunteer.
December 5
CHILDREN'S TOUR OF WEYMOUTH & VISIT WITH SANTA. 9am. $3.00, under age 3 free. Reservations required. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
December 5
SOUTHERN PINES CHRISTMAS PARADE. 11am. Holiday fun for all. Historic district along Broad Street in Southern Pines. For more information please contact Rynet Oxendine at (910)692-7376.
December 5
CYPRESS BEND VINEYARDS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 12-6pm. Live music, Christmas treats and wine! Free Admission. Cypress Bend Vineyards, 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. For more information please call (910)369-0411.
December 5-6
BRYANT HOUSE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 11am-4pm. Free. Two historic houses decorated in traditional manner. Tours of the houses, crafters, musicians, and refreshments will provide holiday cheer! Sponsored by the Moore County Historical Association. Bryant House and McLendon Cabin, 3361 Mount Carmel Road, Carthage. (910)692-2051.
December 5-6
MOORE COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT. Sat. and Sun. at 4pm. Tickets $10, Students half-price. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst. For more information visit www.moorechoralsoc.com or call (910)949-3619 or (910)295-9085.
December 11
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
December 11-14
SHAW HOUSE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 1-4pm. Historic Shaw House, Britt Sanders Cabin and Garner House. Celebrate the holidays with native greenery, 19th century decorations and refreshments by the Moore County Historical Association. Free event. Morganton Road & SW Broad Street, Southern Pines. (910)692-2051.
December 13
MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 2pm. Free Admission. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. For more information please call (910)295-9023.
December 18
CHRISTMAS FORE MOORE. The 6-person teams will be once again playing for the Moore County Crown, signifying the 2008 Moore County Charity Champion. Pine Needles, 1005 Midland Road, Southern Pines. (910)692-7111.
December 26-28
62nd DONALD ROSS JR. CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT. Boys only, Maximum age 17. Pinehurst Resort. One Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. (910)235-8140.
December 29
FATHER AND SON GOLF TOURNAMENT. Held on No. 8, Pinehurst Resort. One Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. (910)235-8140.
December 31 (Rain date: Jan. 2)
FIRST EVE. The downtown area along Broad Street will be blocked off from 6-8:30 pm and a variety of activities and entertainment will be offered for the entire family. The "pinecone drop" will be at 8:30pm. Free. Historic downtown Southern Pines. (910) 693-2508.
December 31
PINEHURST RESORT NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION. Celebrate the year that was and the year that will be with gourmet dining, live music by The Band of Oz and a champagne toast at midnight. Then kick off the new year with an overflowing breakfast buffet. Pinehurst Resort, Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. Call (800) 487-4653 to book your reservation today.
NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these events, but they are subject to change without notice. I suggest that you call the Conventions & Visitors Bureau Weekly Events Line at (910) 692-1600 to check for changes.