14Prepare for an electrifying night of music and excitement on Friday, Aug. 16 with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra’s string quartet at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Don’t miss the grand finale of the Sunset Series summer concerts, featuring a thrilling game of Music Bingo.
Experience the electrifying sounds of the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra's star cellist, Jesse Smith, alongside the dynamic Magnolia String Quartet. Get ready for an unforgettable night packed with legendary hits from icons like Elton John, Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, and more.
Get ready to crank up the excitement with Music Bingo — a thrilling twist on the classic game. Imagine jamming out to snippets of your favorite tracks while battling it out against fellow music lovers for awesome prizes. Forget the DJ; this is going to be taking it up a notch with electrifying live music!
Here's how it works:
• Musical Clues: Instead of letters and numbers, the quartet plays a 30-second song snippet. Expect pop classics, modern hits, and tunes everyone knows.
• Mark Your Card: If you recognize the song and see it on your bingo card, mark the square.
• Achieve a Win: Complete a traditional 5-in-a-row pattern to win.
• Prizes: Winners receive Symphony tickets, Garden experiences, FSO or CFBG swag, and more!
This high-energy event lasts about an hour and features two intense rounds of bingo.
Food trucks will be on-site, serving up mouthwatering delights alongside a fully stocked bar and a variety of other drink options. Plus, you’ll have full access to explore the stunning garden grounds throughout the event.
Event Timeline:
• 5:30: Food Trucks open and Bingo Cards available to guests
• 6:30: Music Bingo Round 1
• 7:15: Music Bingo Round 2
Admission for this Event (includes entry & bingo game cards for 2 rounds):
• Members Ages 13+: $5 (+tax)
• Non-Members Ages 13+: $15 (+tax)
• Members Ages 6 to 12 – $3 (+tax)
• Non-Members Ages 6 to 12 – $5 (+tax)
• Ages 5 and Under: Free
There is no need to purchase a ticket ahead of time for this event. Cash and card will be accepted for tickets at the time of admission.
Things to Know:
• Limited seating will be available, so bringing your own chairs is recommended for comfort.
• The Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Arrive early to enjoy the grounds or explore during the event.
• The Garden Gift Shop will be open.
• Food trucks will start serving at 5:30 p.m., but you can also bring your own food.
• The event is rain or shine. They prefer to be outdoors but will move to the Orangery if needed.
Be sure to check the Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s website for up-and-coming events at https://www.capefearbg.org/
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra’s season opener is “Music of the Knights” on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Seabrook Auditorium. Experience the iconic music of Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber performed by Broadway’s most gifted voices alongside your Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.fayettevillesymphony.org or by calling the FSO office at 910-433-4690.

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