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Gates Four Summer Concert Series finishes 6th annual season

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Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Written by Aly Hansen

The Gates Four Summer Concert Series will wrap up another eventful summer on Aug. 22 with the Dalton Davis Band. The concert will take place at the Gates Four Golf and Country Club, located at 6775 Irongate Dr. in Fayetteville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert kicks off at 7 p.m.
Hailing from Mamers, NC, near Lillington, Dalton Davis is a country music artist and songwriter. He began his music career in 2019, and in January 2020, he wrote and released his first single, "Good Man.”
Davis has performed at the Bowery in Myrtle Beach, SC and on Broadway St. in Nashville, Tennessee. His single “Phone Number to Heaven,” released in 2022, was written in memory of his grandfather.
Davis received multiple nominations for the 2024 Carolina Country Music Awards, including 2023 Country Single of the Year, the 2023 Michael Comer Emerging New Artist Award and the Damian Horne Humanitarian Award.
Dalton released his debut EP in May of 2024, titling it “Where Has My Country Been.” He performs all across the South and participates in songwriter events in Nashville and Key West, FL.
Davis is all about “chasing dreams and putting a small town on the map!”
Gates Four Golf & Country Club is a premier location to watch concerts in the Fayetteville area. With access to two full-service bars sponsored by Healy Wholesale, food trucks, dining-in options and clean, indoor restrooms, concertgoers have amenities at their fingertips.
General admission to the concert is free, although there are premium options for purchase available through the Fayetteville Dinner Theatre’s website at https://fayettevilledinnertheatre.com/.
Reserved seating is available for $20 per ticket. For $35 for VIP tickets, guests can have a reserved spot plus a full dinner. To make the summer evening even more special, door prizes will be handed out throughout the evening.
Guests can dance the night away, listening to a local country music favorite, and savor the food and atmosphere as the Summer Concert Series comes to a close. Davis will take to the stage at 7 p.m., allowing plenty of time for attendees to settle in, relax and enjoy the close of the 6th annual installment of the concert series.

(Photo: Dalton Davis will be playing the final concert of the Gates Four Summer Concert Series. Photo courtesy of Dalton Davis Facebook page)

Jelisa's Supper Club hosts "Bridgerton" themed event

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Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Written by Katie Herring

Fayetteville has no shortage of restaurants and dining experiences to choose from. A quick Google search will reveal a plethora of restaurants representing an incredible variety.
There is food from every corner of the map. There are restaurants for every budget, with inexpensive options as well as fine dining. There are chain restaurants with menu items that are famous all over the country, and locally owned places where the owner gets to know your regular order. Included in this variety of dining options is a relatively new, and certainly unique option that is more than just a meal, but an experience: Jelisa’s Supper Club.
Jelisa’s Supper Club has been hosting unique, themed dining events in the Fayetteville area for several years. The company’s namesake, Jelisa, is the culinary talent behind the local favorite Dorothy’s Catering 2. Her skill, style, and creativity are the centerpiece of every Supper Club menu.
The pop-up events that are the centerpiece of the Supper Club always have a theme that informs the menu, decor, and the vibe. Past themes have included a Jamaican Night, Cinco de Mayo, and a Luxury Winter Gala.
The next Supper Club event will be unique and exciting, with its theme centered on the pop-culture phenomenon, Bridgerton. On Aug. 30, the Bridgerton-Inspired Supper Club will be a celebration of “the charm, sophistication, and indulgence” that we have all come to associate with the romantic dramedy Netflix series.
The evening will feature a five-course meal, with food inspired by the series and the Regency era. While the menu is not yet finalized, guests can rest assured that they are in for a delicious meal.
The event will feature a Tea Bar. Available throughout the evening, the Tea Bar will feature a selection of premium teas, floral infusions and classic accompaniments. Guests will be invited to create their own signature blends of tea to accompany their meals. Whether you like your tea fruity or bold, sweet or savory, you will have the chance to make your cup just the way you like it.
The theme will not end on the plates, but will influence every aspect of the night. The table setting, decor including floral displays, and music will all evoke the spirit of Regency glamour and sophistication.
Even guests are invited to contribute to the spirit of the theme by donning their best Regency-style attire. If you don’t have the perfect costume to fit the time period, don’t fret; anything that is elegant and sophisticated will be just right for the evening of refined charm.
The fun and frivolity will kick off at 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon at 226 The Warehouse, an elegant event venue on 226 Donaldson Street in downtown Fayetteville. Tickets are available on Eventbrite; go to eventbrite.com and search for Jelisa’s Supper Club.
If you’re ready to break out your empire-cut dresses and white gloves, your tailcoats and cravats, join other Bridgerton fans and foodies to enjoy Jelisa’s Bridgerton-inspired Supper Club event on Aug. 30, starting at 4 p.m. at 226 The Warehouse in Downtown Fayetteville.

Cape Fear Studios presents exhibition featuring recycled art

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Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Written by Mahalia Cooks

Local artists 18 and older have the chance to pour their passions out and display their art in Cape Fear Studios’ newest exhibition. The theme is recycled art, which ties perfectly into the recent Project Upcycle workshops hosted by the arts organization.
These workshops were held on Saturday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, Aug. 8 and introduced fun and free recyclable art activities for children ages 4 to 12.
The upcoming Recycled Art Exhibition is non-juried, meaning anyone can submit their work for display by paying an entry fee. Artists can enter one piece for $15 or two pieces for $25.
Entries will be accepted Aug. 20-21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the studio’s 148 Maxwell St. location. All entries must be for sale.
For artists who want to have their pieces in the gallery, the works in this exhibition should consist of at least 50% recycled human-made or organic materials, whether discarded or found. Both 2D and 3D works are welcome.
A small sampling of the types of work Cape Fear Studios will accept includes sculpture, pottery, paintings, photography and collages.
See their website for full details at https://www.capefearstudios.com/event-details/recycled-art-exhibition.
Art that highlights the environment around us and our duty to care for it has become more widespread alongside increased attention to preserving environmental health in a tech-forward age.
Reworking existing objects into artwork or newly functional items are two ways to reduce waste while making meaningful statements about consumerism and modern waste strategies.
According to Pandy Autry, president of Cape Fear Studios, the motivation for putting on this exhibition came directly from the Project Upcycle workshops. The classes allowed children to put together crafts made from recycled materials and show off their finished pieces afterward.
Some of the items the young creatives used to embody their innovation included egg cartons, ribbons, yarn, metal can pop tops and plastic lids.
Seeing the children express themselves through their completed artwork inspired the idea to hold an exhibition for adult artists to do the same while carrying on the eco-conscious theme. Gallery visitors can expect to see a range of creative reimaginings of once-used items.
“We’re most looking forward to the types of things people can make with the different materials and what people can do with their imagination,” Autry said.
Along with recognition among their community and the opportunity to unveil their talent, artists may be further motivated to enter with a first place prize of $125 and two honorable mentions with prizes of $50 each. A juror will be present to determine who receives the prizes.
“We’ll have someone judging the items and they will choose,” Autry said.
The exhibition will begin on Friday, Aug. 28, with the opening reception held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The pieces will remain on display in the Cape Fear Studios Main Gallery until Tuesday, Sept. 22. The gallery is located at 148 Maxwell St.
Learn more about this event by contacting Cape Fear Studios at artgallery@capefearstudios.com or 910-433-2986. RSVP for opening night by filling out the form at https://www.capefearstudios.com/event-details/recycled-art-exhibition/form.

(Photo: Cape Fear Studios will be holding an artists' reception for those who participate in the Recycled Art Exhibition on Friday, Aug. 28. Photo courtesy of Cape Fear Studios.)

Show me your cans: Cape Beard's food drive returns

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Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Written by Amanda Ransom

A beard may be the club's trademark, but giving back is what truly defines Cape Beard. For more than a decade, the Fayetteville-based beard and mustache club has been serving the community through charitable events, and one of its most anticipated traditions returns this summer. Show Me Your Cans invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of live local music while helping stock the shelves of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina.
"We are a local beard and mustache club," said Cape Beard President Doug Cameron. "Founded in 2011, we are a group of guys with facial hair that try to make a difference in our community and have fun and brotherhood while doing it."
This year's event marks the ninth Show Me Your Cans food drive, bringing together local music and community support for a meaningful cause. The first event was held in 2012, and after a few years of growth, the fundraiser has become an annual tradition for the past five years.
"This is our 9th SUYC event," Cameron said. "We coordinated local musicians to play for our audience, and we will collect five canned food items as donations for admission," said Cameron. "We do also accept $5 instead of the cans."
Every donation collected benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank, helping provide meals to families throughout the region. Cameron said any nonperishable food items are appreciated, and monetary donations are also forwarded to the food bank to support its mission. In addition to live music, attendees can enjoy Cape Beard's signature Beard Burgers and Stache Dogs while supporting the food drive.
For Cape Beard, addressing food insecurity is personal.
"We all have needed help at some time in our lives or know someone who has needed the service of the food bank," Cameron said. "It is important for us to help when we can."
While attendees see the music and food, much of the work happens behind the scenes. Club members and volunteers collect donations throughout the day, transport food from collection sites and prepare and serve food during the event.
"Picking up collections and handling the donations as they come in during the event," Cameron said. "They will also be cooking and serving Beard Burgers and Stache Dogs."
The event is designed to be more than just a food drive. Cameron hopes visitors leave with a greater appreciation for the power of community.
"We hope they have a good time listening to some good local musicians and have a sense of community while providing a needed benefit to those needing assistance," he said.
Those who cannot attend can still participate by dropping off donations at one of several community collection sites before the event. A list of locations is available on Cape Beard's Facebook page, where updates and event information are also posted.
Show Me Your Cans is just one of several ways Cape Beard gives back throughout the year. The organization also hosts its annual Pig Pickin' fundraiser each spring and Beardtoberfest, a beard and mustache competition held each fall. Both events rely on community sponsorships, raffle donations and volunteers to help continue the club's charitable work.
Whether someone arrives with a bag of canned goods, a cash donation or simply a healthy appetite for a Beard Burger, every contribution helps make a difference. For Cape Beard, the mission has always been about more than collecting food; it is about bringing people together to support the community.
"We hope they have a good time listening to some good local musicians and have a sense of community while providing a needed benefit to those needing assistance," said Cameron.
Show Me Your Cans will take place Saturday, Aug. 15, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at North South Brewing at 304 Williams St. For event updates, collection information, and additional details, visit the event page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1342731271386302