A new business is ready to host its “first big event” since opening only a few weeks ago. North South Brewing Company, owned by James and Alicia Orlando, is inviting locals to their 80s-themed gathering: “Party like it’s 1986.”
The night will feature live music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., food, and costumes galore, with North South Brewing Company’s Facebook page encouraging visitors to “bust out the leg warmers, tease that hair sky-high, and grab your Ray-Bans.”
Founded by local beer enthusiasts who both grew up in New England, North South Brewing Company opened in early June 2025. James and Alicia both grew up in New England, but met in Savannah, GA, after family and military service brought them further south. United by a love for craft beverages, James began homebrewing in 2011, and the couple visited every brewery they could to educate themselves.
According to their website, it’s not just the process and the beverages they enjoy, but the community they see forming,
“We’re honored to provide Fayetteville a place to enjoy great beers, great friends, and a fun atmosphere.”
Despite having recently opened, NSBC is the largest taproom in the area, with a 275 indoor capacity in addition to a large outdoor patio, a capacity that Alicia says provides “plenty of room for people to hang out or dance!”
Alicia said the idea for the party grew from a team-member’s upcoming birthday.
“A member of our brewery family, Erin, is having a birthday that day. We like to have our staff come up with party ideas for their special day, and she wanted to relive the year she turned 21!” she explained.
From there, the party took shape, and Alicia said she hopes the community will come out and have a good time celebrating the 80s with “good music, good food, and great beer.” She added that it’ll be a chance for visitors to “get to know your community, make new connections, and have some fun.”
Music will be provided by the Guy Unger band, a Rock group known for its “high energy music entertainment” that will undoubtedly keep the crowd buzzing. The band features Guy Unger’s guitar and vocals, Michael Daniels’ bass, keys and vocals, Jeff Stone’s drums and vocals, and Mady Unger’s saxophone and vocals. North South Brewing Company’s Facebook page told visitors to expect “neon, mixtape and boombox vibes all night long.”
Though it’s their first big event, Alicia says they hope to host parties like it often. She said that their patrons, though new to North South Brewing Company, are excited.
“Our regular customer base is still growing since we are so new, but they love the idea of having a themed event and a reason to dress up!”
North South Brewing Company is located at 304 Williams Street.
“Party Like it’s 1986” will be held Saturday, July 12, at 6 p.m. Find more information on North South Brewing Company’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/northsouthbrewing/