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STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART:
FOURTH FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS HEALTH
Plan to spend plenty of time this
Fourth Friday at The Arts Council of {mosimage}Fayetteville/CumberlandCounty,
301 Hay St., as it partners with Cape Fear Valley’s Heart & Vascular Center
on February 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. Health experts from Cape Fear Valley’s Cardiac
Diagnostics, Cardiac Cath Lab and Cardiac Rehab will be on hand to talk about
maintaining a healthy heart through brief seminars, educational booths and
interactive displays. Just outside the building will be tours of an emergency
medical services vehicle. Along with free refreshments at the Arts Council,
enjoy the sounds of the faculty jazz ensemble from Fayetteville State University
and the continuation of Perspectives. An art exhibition
featuring the works of four local artists,Perspectives will be on display through
March 15. Just across the street in the Rainbow Room at 223 Hay St., the Heart
and Vascular Center will also be offering free blood pressure, blood sugar
and sleep apnea screenings. They will also make available baseline EKG readings
by LifeLink and coupons for cholesterol testing. This month’s Fourth Friday is
an excellent opportunity to enjoy great art, music, and food while at the same
time learning more about the importance of taking care of your heart. As always,
the rest of downtown Fayetteville welcomes art lovers of all kinds with their
own special presentations.
February Fourth Friday
Venues
1. Art & Soul – View the latest
works of artist Becky Lee. Lee, a painter and teacher, has been at the forefront
of the Fayetteville art scene for a number of years. Her recent works will be on
display at Art & Soul, including landscapes she has completed. Refreshments
will be served
2. Cape Fear Studios – The collective
works of talented local artist Leslie Pearson will be on disply. Pearson, a
former soldier and art teacher, has had a number of shows in Fayetteville in
recent months. Her work focuses on women’s issues and their search for
freedom.
3. The Cotton Exchange – Live jazz
music on the indoor stage. Refreshments.
4. Cumberland County Headquarters
Library – Celebrate Black History Month with the music of the Heritage
Restoration Chorale, an ecumenical group of singers from the
Fayetteville-Cumberland County area. They have received critical acclaim for
their love of music and dedication to the preservation of the Negro Spiritual
and other music of the Black experience. Refreshments.
5. Fayetteville Area Transportation
Museum. Exhibits and artifacts of transportation from days gone by. 7-9 p.m.
6. Fascinate-U – Make Crazy Birds using
construction paper, feathers, and wiggly eyes. All materials are provided
Refreshments will be served.
7. Loafi ng Artist Studio – View the
display of new “Musselflies,” hand painted and crafted by Harold Grace
8. Market House Exhibit – View an
exhibit honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
9. Olde Town Gallery – See the works of
John Furches, a watercolorist from Elkin, NC. Join us for a demonstration of an
etching. 6:00-9:00 pm
10. Rude Awakening – View the metalwork
of David McCune.
11. sfL+a Architects – Art by Carla
Rokes - Color & Design. Music by Jeremy Gilchrist. Refreshments.
12. White Trash – Pretty Little Things
by Sally Jean Alexander. The Arts Council’s grants, programs and services are
funded in part by contributions from businesses and individuals, and through
grants from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the North Carolina
Arts Council, with funding from the State of North Carolina.