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3/1 - 2/28 Adam Walls "PLOP ART TOY TRAIL"
Four locations in Lumberton: City Hall,Bill Sapp Center,Old Water Plant,Luther Britt Park. Mr. Walls is a Sculpture professor at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Various
Time: Daily
8/19 - 9/10 Art Faculty Exhibition 2008 UNCP Art Department
Reception on Wednesday, August 27, 5-7pm. Gallery hours are M-Th 9-4pm; Fri. 9-3pm. Closed when classes are not in session.
The A. D. Gallery, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: See description
8/30 Saturday on the Mall.
Featured performer, Steve Brogan, comic ventriloquist. Free.
Center Court, Biggs Park Mall
Time: 1:00 PM
8/30 Disc Golf ACE RACE
Winner will receive a $300.00 package courtesy of Discraft.
Luther Britt Park, Lumberton NC
Time: TBA
9/1 Lumberton's City-Wide Yard Sale
BIG YARD SALE. Contact Dick Taylor at 910-739-1111 for details and to reserve your spot.
Downtown Plaza
Time: Yard sale 7:00 a.m.
9/1 Old Timey Festival
Food, music,arts and crafts. Downtown Fairmont Phone: 910-628-9766
Downtown Fairmont
Time: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
9/5 - 9/6 Lumberton Budweiser 300 National Truck and Tractor Pull
NTPA Member State event. Adults $15.00, children 6-12 $5.00, children 5 and under free.
Robeson County Regional Fairgrounds
Time: 7:30 PM both nights
9/6 Taste of Summer III
Free samples as long as supplies last.
SE Regional Farmer's Market
Time: 11:00AM-1:00PM
9/11 The Cashore Marionettes
Special Event. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 7:00 PM
9/12 The Cashore Marionettes
Special Event. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 9:00 & 11:30 AM
9/13 Planetarium Show
Harvest Moon. Exit 17 from I-95. Take Hwy. 72 north. Planetarium will be on the right. Admission charge is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. Call 910-735-2147 for more information.
Robeson Planetarium
Time: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
9/13 Horse Show
Sponsored by the Border Belt Horse Association.
Southeastern Regional Agricultural Center
Time: 1:00 PM until
9/14 Old Time Hootenanny
Featuring The Legends. Tickets are $20.00 and are available at all Robeson County Public Libraries and at the gate. Benefits the Robeson County Public Library. For more info, call Pearl McDougald at 910-738-4859.
Library Garden, 101 N. Chestnut St., Lumberton
Time: 3:00 PM
9/18 Author p.m. terrell
Visiting author series.
Osterneck Auditorium
Time: 7:00PM
9/18 2008 Clifford Bullard Memorial Golf Tournament
For: Robeson Community College Foundation. Contact Erica Jones, 910-272-3235
Cliffwood Golf Course, 3811 Martin L. King Drive
Time: 11:00 am
9/19 Mac Davis, country artist and songwriter
Nostalgia Concert Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
9/20 Grape Day
Visitors will have an opportunity to sample some of North Carolina's finest grapes.
Southeast Regional Farmer's Market, Exit 14 I-95,east on Hwy. 74
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
9/23 Arianna Huffington, nationally syndicated columnist and author
Distinquished Speaker Series
Givens Performing Arts Center,UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 7:00 pm
10/2 - 10/11 Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair
Robeson County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 41 South. From I-95 take exit 14 and travel east on Hwy. 74 to Hwy. 41. Turn left on Hwy. 41. Look for fairgrounds on left.
Robeson County Fairgrounds, Lumberton NC
Time: Various
10/2 1st Annual Givens Performance Arts Center Golf Tournament
Each player will receive lunch, goody bag, One Red Tee, cart fees. See website for details. For more info, call Tasha Oxendine at 910-521-6634 or email at tasha.oxendine@uncp.edu
Pinecrest Country Club, Lumberton
Time: 1:00 pm Shotgun Start
10/4 Carolina Shaggers Charity Golf Classic
Proceeds to benefit Hospice of Robeson. Please call 910-739-8856 for more information.
Pinecrest Country Club, Lumberton
Time: 1:30 PM
10/4 Taste of Fall
For more information, call 910-618-5699.
Farmer's Market, I-95 exit 14, east on Hwy. 74
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
10/11 Apple Day
For more information, call 910-618-5699.
Southeastern North Carolina Farmers Market, I-95 Exit 14, left on Hwy 74 1 mile on left
Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
10/16 - 10/26 NC State Fair
NC State Fair
State Fairgrounds, Raleigh NC
Time: Varied
10/16 Author John Griffin
Visiting author series. Award-winning author Dr. John Griffin tells the compelling true story of Lt. Bill Farrow. Includes slide show of Bill Farrow and his fellow airmen.
Osterneck Auditorium
Time: 7:00PM
10/17 - 10/19 Annual IHRA World Finals
Hot rod racing.
Rockingham Dragway, Rockingham NC - 1 hour from Lumberton
Time: Varies
10/17 The Commodores
Nostalgia Concert Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
10/17 1st Annual Fairmont Farmers Festival Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Fairmont Chamber of Commerce. 4-man Captain's Choice. Entry fee $50.00 per player-includes: cart, green fee, dinner, range balls, golf shirt and prizes. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes, Closest to the Pin prizes, Hole-in-One wins a new Car! Field limited to the first 25 paid teams. Entry deadline is 5:00pm Oct. 16th. For more info, call 910-628-9933 or 910-628-6311.
Flag Tree Golf Course, Fairmont NC
Time: 1:00 p.m.
10/18 - 10/19 Craft Fair
Browse and buy.
Southeastern Regional Farmer's Market
Time: Sat. 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Sunday 12-6 PM
10/18 - 10/19 Dog Show
AKC Event.
Robeson County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 41 South, Lumberton NC
Time:
10/18 Fairmont Farmers Festival
Parade begins at 10:00 am followed by car show, crafts, food and musical entertainment. Warehouse Dance at 9:00 pm. Call Jenny Larsen for more info. 910-628-9766 Ext. 17.
Fairmont NC
Time: 10:00 am until
10/19 2008 Jerry Johnson Chevy To The Levee
5K Trail Race, FREE Family Fun Mile, FREE Kids Rides & Games. Free Water Activities, Free Live Music, Food, Arts, & Crafts.
Luther Britt Park, West 5th Street, Lumberton
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
10/24 - 10/25 Lumbee Fall Pow Wow
Celebration of the Lumbee Indians. Music, dancing, food. Call 910-521-8602 for more information.
Pembroke NC
Time:
10/24 "Oliver!"
Broadway and More Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
10/25 Pumpkin Day
Sample pumpkin pie, carve your own pumpkin.
Farmer's Market, I-95 exit 14, east on Hwy. 74
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
11/3 Dr. Patch Adams-medical doctor, clown and a social activist
Distinquished Speaker Series
Givens Performing Arts Center,UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 7:00 pm
11/6 "Ballet Flamenco Jose' Porcel"
Broadway and More Series. Ballet Flamenco will entrance you with the sensuality and excitement of this native dance. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
11/7 - 11/8 Kansas City BBQ Society BBQ Cookoff
For more information, call 910-618-5699.
SE Regional Farmers Market
Time: All Day
11/8 Sweet Potato Day
Free samples while supplies last.
Southeastern North Carolina Farmers Market, I-95 Exit 14, left on Hwy 74 1 mile on left
Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
11/8 Maxton Collard Festival & Veteran's Day Celebration
Fun-filled festival features Golden Knights Air Extravaganza, food vendors, arts&crafts vendors, local entertainment, petting zoo, children&adult games and rides. Collard competitions in food, stories, growing, costume, decorations,and king&queen. For more info, call 910-844-5231.
Beacham Park, S. Austin Street, Maxton NC
Time: 9:00 AM
11/18 - 11/22 University Theatre
"MacBeth" - For more information, call 910-521-6361.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM, 2:00 PM on 11/22
11/20 Pamela June Kimmell, author
Osterneck Auditorium
Time: 7:00 PM
11/22 Pecan Day
Pecan Day at the Farmer's Market. Call 910-618-5699 for more information.
Southeastern Farmer's Market
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
11/22 Lumberton Presents "Holiday on Parade"
Floats, bands, vendors, and of course, Santa Claus!!
Downtown Plaza to Biggs Park Mall
Time: 10:00 a.m.
12/1 CITY OF LUMBERTON presents: ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY and OUTDOOR WINTE
Concert features award winning "Dove Brothers". Candlelight, Hot Chocolate, Entertainment, Santa Claus, Horse-drawn Carriage rides. Hot chocolate and cookies. For more information, call 910-671-3876.
Historic Downtown Lumberton on the Plaza
Time: 6-9 pm
12/6 Taste of the Holiday
A sampling of tasty treats for the holidays while supplies last.
Southeastern Regional Farmer's Market
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
12/6 Craft Fair
Craft Fair
Southeastern Regional Farmer's Market
Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
12/9 The Lettermen
Nostalgia Concert Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
12/12 - 12/14 "Annie jr."
Musical Theatre presentation by the Children's Theatre Arts Program of the Public Schools of Robeson County. For more info, call PSRC Arts Education at 735-2441 or 735-2148.
Red Springs Middle School Auditorium, Red Springs NC
Time: TBA
1/13 "Ain't Misbehavin'"
Broadway and More Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
1/15 "Max and Ruby"
On Stage for Youth Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 10:00 AM
1/22 Hugh F. Johnston-President of Pepsi-Cola North America
Distinquished Speaker Series
Givens Performing Arts Center,UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 7:00 pm
1/27 The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra
Broadway and More Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
2/2 "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"
On Stage for Youth Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 10:00 AM
2/6 "Sweeney Todd"
Broadway and More Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
2/19 - 2/21 University Theatre
"You Can't Take it With You" - For more information, call 910-521-6361.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
2/24 Louis Gossette Jr., actor
Distinquished Speaker Series
Givens Performing Arts Center,UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 7:00 pm
3/6 Rumba Friday
Prelude to the Rumba on the Lumber. Spaghetti dinner and dance. Call for ticket prices. Sponsored by Allen Orthopedics. For more information, call 910-671-3869.
Bill Sapp Recreation Center, Cedar St., Lumberton NC
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
3/7 Rumba on the Lumber
Historic Downtown Lumberton. LRA 5K Run. Chili Cookoff. Beach and Blues Festival. Family Fun Day. Race entry fee is $20.00. Call 910-671-3997 for more information.
Downtown Lumberton
Time: Various
3/7 Rumba after Five
Entertainment and pictures from the weekend's events. Refreshments will be served. Sponsors, participants and Lumberton residents will be honored.
111 W. 3rd St., Downtown Lumberton
Time: 5-7 PM
3/10 "Sleeping Beauty"-The Russian National Ballet Theatre
Broadway and More Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
3/13 The Catalinas & The Fantastic Shakers
Nostalgia Concert Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
3/16 "Junie B. Jones"
On Stage for Youth Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 10:00 AM
3/17 Doug Flutie, former professional football player
Distinquished Speaker Series
Givens Performing Arts Center,UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 7:00 pm
3/24 The North Carolina Dance Theatre: Presenting the American Masterpieces
Special Event. For ticket prices and reservations, call 910-521-6361.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
3/27 "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Broadway and More Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
4/21 - 4/25 University Theatre
Spring Musical - For more information, call 910-521-6361.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
4/27 "Movin' Out"
Broadway and More Series. Call 910-521-6361 for ticket prices and reservations. From I-95 take exit 17 and travel west on Hwy. 711.
Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-P, Pembroke NC
Time: 8:00 PM
5/16 - 5/17 6th Annual Mid-Atlantic Fly-In and Sports Aviation Convention
Spectacular air show. Planes from all over US and Canada. Exhibits, food, booths, etc. From I-95 take exit 17 and follow signs to airport. Contact telephone number is 910-739-1100.
Lumberton Municipal Airport
Time: Varied