August 9, 2023

This past Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the Arts Council of Moore County's Opening Reception for the 2023 Fine Arts Festival, and what a stunning event it was!

The reception, hosted by the ACMC Board of Trustees, took place in the beautiful Campbell House Galleries in Southern Pines. This exhibit truly showcased the immense talent and craftsmanship of our local artists. Attendees had the chance to vote for their favorite artwork for the Lee Barrett People's Choice Award. It was inspiring to witness the artists' passion and dedication to their craft, and I was thrilled to be able to show my support in their work. 

Susan Messier's

Mountains of Hope

Chris Dunn with Suzanne Sanchez Coleman admiring

"Weymouth Cottage Garden" Photography by Joseph Hill

Janay Jarvis

"Fire Walk With Me"

Photo by Joseph Hill

Elija McCormick Concert

Coming to

Senior Enrichment Center

Don't miss out on an unforgettable concert hosted by the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center. Performing is the sensational Elijah McCormick, Moore County's very own American Idol star! This will most certainly be a very special event filled with inspiration and exceptional music.

Elijah McCormick made it to the top 26 on American Idol, showcasing his incredible gift of music. He firmly believes that singing is a form of healing and aims to evoke emotions through his performances. Elijah's journey to success has been nothing short of inspiring. Just four years ago, he was involved in a terrible car crash only hours after his high school graduation and just a mile away from his home. Pinned under the steering wheel in a burning vehicle, Elijah fought for his life. Airlifted to Chapel Hill, he flatlined eight times, underwent nine surgeries, required dialysis and spent over two months at UNC hospital. Elijah fought and defied the odds, having to learn to walk and talk once again. He showed great determination and held tight to a positive attitude. His first words when he was able to speak again were, "Mama, can I still sing?"

Now, Elijah is celebrating his second chance at life by sharing his undeniable musical gift with the world. He firmly believes that God has a plan for him and continues to accomplish incredible feats each day. Recently, he released his debut single, "Soar," which can now be streamed on all platforms!

The concert takes place this Friday, August 11th | 2pm-3pm. To attend you must be 50 years old or above. The event is completely free, and refreshments will also be provided. Boles Funeral Home & Crematory and Garner Law Firm, PLLC have generously sponsored this event. By joining on this memorable occasion, you will witness Elijah's impressive performance and hear firsthand about his journey.

Let Elijah McCormick bring a smile to your face and inspire you with his remarkable talent. Mark your calendars for this can't-miss concert. To reserve your space, please call the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center at 910-947-4483

Sunrise Live

Proudly Presents

"The 25th Annual

Putnam County Spelling Bee!"

The Sunrise Theater's

First-Ever

Live Theatre Musical

The production will showcase the outstanding talents of our local community actors, alongside a sensational live band. The heartfelt and award-winning musical follows a group of spirited sixth-graders as they compete in a gripping spelling competition. Audiences all over the country have loved its wit and humor. Watch as the tweens compete for the spelling championship of their lives, sharing funny and touching stories along the way. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the contestants spell their way through a series of potentially fictitious words.

The story is brought to life through full band musical numbers, led by Dr. Larry Arnold who recently retired from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke as Professor of Music where he taught audio production, instrumental and vocal jazz, rock history, piano and bass. He has often been an instrumentalist and musical director in regional musical theatre with the Temple Theatre, Sandhills Repertory Theatre and Cape Fear Regional Theatre. With a fast-paced and entertaining script by Rachel Sheinkin and a fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is an unforgettable experience. Six spellers enter, but only one speller will leave a champion! Can they avoid the dreaded bell that signals a spelling mistake? 

So, don't miss out on this upcoming crowd pleaser. Be sure to save your date and secure your tickets now as it will most certainly be a blast of a show! Showtimes take place Friday-Sunday, August 11th-August 20th. This production is sponsored by First Bank and Swank Coffee Shoppe & Handmade Market.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at https://www.sunrisetheater.com/.

I do hope you enjoy this week with many of the exciting activities available to you! And, remember, The Pines Times is updated on a daily basis ... so be sure to visit www.ThePinesTimes.com often!

Here's to another fabulous week in The Pines!

Sue Deutsch

Judson Theatre Presents: Summer Theatre Fesitval "Linda Purl in the Year of Magical Thinking"

August 10 & 11 Sold Out

August 12 @ 2pm

August 13 @ 3pm

McPherson Blackbox Theatre at BPAC

3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst

The second show of the festival is “Linda Purl in the Year of Magical Thinking, by Joan Didion.” The Year of Magical Thinking is a poignant journey through the depths of the human heart. Based on Joan Didion’s powerful memoir, this thought-provoking play delves into the profound complexity of grief, love, and the indomitable resilience of the human spirit. Linda Purl brings Didion’s poignant words to life with her remarkable talent, weaving a tapestry of emotions that will resonate with you long after the curtain call. LINDA PURL (Joan Didion) is especially known for her television work as Helene Beesly, The Office; Charlene Matlock, Matlock; Ashley Pfister, Happy Days, and over 45 tv movies. She appeared on Broadway in Adventures of Tom Sawyer; Getting and Spending, and Off-Broadway in The Baby Dance, Mr. Toole, and Hallelujah! Halelujah! A partial list of her film credits include: Bender, Mighty Joe Young, Walking Major and Paul’s Promise. Her current television series include The Bold and the Beautiful and After Forever. “The Year of Magical Thinking” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

The JTC Summer Theatre Festival concludes with “The Last Five Years” presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Performances will run August 18th-August 27th.

There are special subscription packages as well as group rates available now. For full details and your ticket purchasing options, CLICK HERE.

Artist League of the Sandhills Presents:

More than Miniatures- Small Works Exhibit

Now- Saturday, August 26th.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 12pm-3pm

Studios: (with hundreds of additional paintings) are open Monday through Friday, 10:30am-3:00pm, and Saturday, 12pm-3pm.

Exchange Street Gallery of Fine Art

129 Exchange St, Aberdeen

The Artists League of the Sandhills presents their August exhibition, More than Miniatures-Small Works! This exhibit features miniature and small works of art. Art work that is 10 x 10 or smaller will be on display.

The Friends of the Aberdeen Libary Present:

PocketBOOK Bingo Night Fundraiser

Thursday, August 10 @ 7:00-10:00 PM

Bethesda Presbytarian Church

1002 N Sandhills BLVD, Aberdeen

It’s time for PocketBOOK Bingo! Join The Friends of the Aberdeen Library as they host the Turning the Page Bingo Night Fundraiser on Thursday, August 10th | 7pm-10pm! Come dressed up as your favorite Literary Character and immerse yourself in a world of words and whimsy! Designer bags will be up for grabs. Ticket cost includes your ten BINGO cards, heavy hor d’oeuvres with dessert and drinks. Extra cards will be sold at the door. All fund collected will benefit the new/modern library in Aberdeen! The fun takes place at the Bethesda Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall. There are only 100 tickets available, so be sure to secure yours soon! To make a donation to the library or to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.

Weymouth Woods Presents:

Carolina Butterfly Monitoring Program Workshop

Friday, August 11 @ 10:00-12:00pm

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

1024 Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines

Join as Weymouth Woods and the Sandhills Natural History Society are hosting a Butterfly Monitoring Workshop on Wednesday, August 9th | 10am-12pm. The workshop is led by Jeff Pippen. After instruction, Jeff will lead a field demonstration of a monitoring effort in the park. Participants will actively engage in sighting butterflies, identifying individuals to species and will learn how to record relevant data. This information will be submitted to the Carolinas Butterfly database for tracking species distribution, abundance and seasonal activity. Participants will also have an opportunity to sign up as a member of the program monitoring team and select an area for conducting future monitoring. The workshop is part of the Carolinas Butterfly Monitoring Program currently underway in North Carolina and South Carolina. It is a citizen science-based program established to track butterfly populations using simple scientific protocols.

The workshop is free to attend.

Please RSVP by emailing Jeff at jeffpippen9@gmail.com.

50th Anniversary Celebration for Star 102.5 FM & WIOZ 550 AM

Monday, August 14 @ 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

200 Short St, Southern Pines

Join with the Moore County Chamber of Commerce for the Star 102.5 FM & WIOZ 550 AM 50th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, August 14th | 8:30am-10:30am! Enjoy an open house of the stations’ office, coffee and pastries. Happy 50 years in The Sandhills!

Sandhills Community College

Jazz Summer Band Concert Series:

Music of George Gershwin and Stevie Wonder

Monday, August 14 @ 6:30 PM

3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst

The Sandhills Community College Jazz Band Summer Concert Series is back! The second concert of the series takes place on Monday, August 14th! Arrive early for a catered picnic dinner from Max’s Millstone BBQ, serving 5pm-6:30pm. Your host for the evening is King Curtiss. Under the direction of Larry Arnold, the SCC Jazz Band will perform at 6:30pm! Enjoy the music of George Gershwin and Stevie Wonder, playing classic and contemporary big band stylings. Please bring a chair or blanket for your own comfort. The music takes place outdoors on the Boyd Library green space and is free to the public.

True Champion Academy

Presents

1 Day Mental Toughness School

For Jr. Golfers

Wednesday, August 16 @ 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Carolinas Golf Association Headquarters

and Pine Needles Golf Club

If you are a competitive golfer and need a breakthrough in your mental game and emotional mastery, join Veronica Karaman as she leads this

1 Day Mental Toughness School.

During the schooling day, Veronica will be covering the fundamentals of the mental game, emotional mastery, creation of an ideal performance state, and a process of upgrading your identity from player to champion. You will implement what you learned after the morning classroom training with 9 holes on the golf course. Debrief following. Take advantage of this special training to master the art of competition and perform with ease under pressure.

Schooling takes place on Wednesday, August 16th | 9:30am-4:30pm at Carolinas Golf Association headquarters and Pine Needles Golf Club.

Register: HERE or www.truechampionacademy.com/mental-toughness

For more info: (757) 407-1907 VeronicaKaraman@gmail.com

Sandhills TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Support Group

Thursday, August 17 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Clara McLean House

20 First Village Dr, Pinehurst

Please join for the Sandhills TBI Support Group. The group is for anyone who has had a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) or anyone who supports a TBI Survivor.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month.

Please RSVP by text/call Sue at 910-639-9909.

Movies by the Lake: "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"

Friday, August 18 @ 8:15 PM - 10:15 PM

Aberdeen Lake Park

301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen

Join Aberdeen Parks & Recreation Department as they host Movies by the Lake! Movie screenings run July through October. This is a free and family-friendly event with movies on the big screen at Aberdeen Lake Park! Concessions will be available for purchase. The rain dates will be the same time, the following day.

ON-GOING EVENTS



Now-August 12

Art Exhibit: "Drawn from the Ground"
Now-August 13

2nd Annual JTC Summer Theatre Festival: Linda Purl in "The Year of Magical Thinking"

August 18-August 27

2nd Annual JTC Summer Theatre Festival: "The Last Five Years" (Musical)

Now-August 29

Carolina Sandhills Cinemas 10: Kids Summer Movie Camp 

Now-August 27

Judson Theatre Company: Summer Theatre Festival

Now-August 30

Arts Council of Moore County: "Fine Arts Festival" Exhibit

August 4-August 26

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

September 7-September 24

Temple Theatre Presents: Annie

October 12-October 29

Temple Theatre Presents: Ken Ludwig's "Baskerville" a Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Now- October 1

Sandhills Farmers Market

Carthage Farmers Market

Now- October 28

Moore County Farmers Market Downtown Southern Pines

Year Round

Sandhills Pour & Wine Trail Tours

Moore County Historical Association: Shaw House & Property Tours

Moore County Farmers Market at Armory Sports Complex

Pints and Poses

AUGUST 17

Given Memorial Library: Children's Storytime

Awake in the Wild Meditation (Ages 55+)

Alzheimer's Support Group

Southern Pines Public Library: Music and Motion (Ages 2-5)

Senior Enrichment Center: Art Class “Flowers in the Rain”

Sandhills TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Support Group

Thursday Night Music Bingo

Artist Talks

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

Free Brain Fitness (Ages 55+)

Vass Area Library: Pre-School Storytime

JR. Chef Homeschool

JR. Chef 

Robbins Area Library: Pre-School Storytime

Southern Pines Public Library: Seed Library

Arts Council of Moore County: "Fine Arts Festival" Exhibit

Stogies and Staves

Drives & Drafts

Trivia Thursday at the Brewery

Senior Enrichment Center: Casual "Shag" Dance

Sunrise Theater: Summer Class Film Series "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

Southern Pines Public Library: Read Between the Pines Book Club

Trivia Thursday

Live Music Thursdays

Wine Tasting Thursdays

Thursday Bingo Night Benefit

715 Bar & Grill: Music Bingo

Karaoke Thursday

Music Bingo Night

Thursday Night Music Bingo

Live Music: The Shoppe Girls 

AUGUST 18

Moore County Library: Pre-School Storytime

Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Grow Ressie the Rock Snake

"Dog Gone Crazy" Brewery Cruise

Sunrise Live Theater: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Monthly Cruise In

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

Arts Council of Moore County: "Fine Arts Festival" Exhibit

2nd Annual JTC Summer Theatre Festival: "The Last Five Years" (Musical)

Movies by the Lake: "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"

Karaoke Fridays

Kick Back Friday Dance

Live Music: Scroggins Band

AUGUST 19

Arts Council of Moore County: "Fine Arts Festival" Exhibit

Friends of Aberdeen Library: Book Sale Benefit

2023 Rick Rhyne Memorial Fishing Tournament

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

Aberdeen Lunch Walking Tour

Grow Ressie the Rock Snake

Sandhills Open Air Flea Market

Sunrise Live Theater: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Children's Open Play

Carolina Pines Dance Club: Monthly Dance Social

Live Music in the Park: Tim Wilson

Southern Pines Public Library: Seed Library

Sandhills Farmers Market

2nd Annual JTC Summer Theatre Festival: "The Last Five Years" (Musical)

Music Bingo Saturday

Live Music: Julia Golden

715 Bar & Grill: Live Music-Acoustic on the Rocks

Live Music: Stone Dolls 

AUGUST 20

Sunday Maker's Market

Children's Open Play

Sipping on Sunday

Sunrise Live Theater: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Car 'N Bike Cruise In

Jazz Brunch Sundays

2nd Annual JTC Summer Theatre Festival: "The Last Five Years" (Musical)

AUGUST 21

Mentoring Bridge Game Days

Walk With Ease (Ages 55+)

Arts Council of Moore County: "Fine Arts Festival" Exhibit

Grow Ressie the Rock Snake

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

Industry Night

Sunrise Theater: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee-Live Theatre Musical

Friends of Aberdeen Library: Summer Story Time on Main Street

Monday Bluegrass Music Jam

Bowtie Karaoke Monday

AUGUST 22

Given Memorial Library: Playful Learning

Southern Pines Public Library: Baby Rhymes (Ages Birth-2)

"The Art of Mindful Breathing" Free Series

Summer Picnic

Pedals & Pints

Music Bingo Tuesday

Southern Pines Public Library: Teen Creative Writing Club

Southern Pines Public Library: Seed Library

Arts Council of Moore County: "Fine Arts Festival" Exhibit

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

Carolina Sandhills Cinemas 10: "Space Jam: A New Legacy 2021" Kid Summer Movie Camp

Moore County Schools: Back to School Night

Trivia Tuesday at the Brewery

Trivia Tuesday Time

Pints & Poses Tuesday

AUGUST 23

Grow Ressie the Rock Snake

TALKS Networking Meeting and Breakfast

Weymouth Woods: Hummingbird Banding

Senior Enrichment Center: Brain Boost Program

Southern Pines Public Library: "ATLAS" At the Library After School

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Walk With Ease (Ages 55+)

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

Sandhills Farmers Market

Moore County Schools: Back to School Night

Moore County Library: Infant Storytime

Arts Council of Moore County: "Fine Arts Festival" Exhibit

Music Bingo Wednesday

Rec Trivia with Brio

715 Bar & Grill: KJ's Karaoke

Wednesday Karaoke Night

Open Mic Wednesday

Live Music: Frankie Moree 

AUGUST 24

Senior Enrichment Center: "To Drive or Not To Drive" 2-Week Program

Southern Pines Public Library: Music and Motion (Ages 2-5)

Arts Council of Moore County: "Fine Arts Festival" Exhibit

Drives & Drafts

Vass Area Library: Pre-School Storytime

JR. Chef Homeschool

Given Memorial Library: Children's Storytime

JR. Chef 

Awake in the Wild Meditation (Ages 55+)

Robbins Area Library: Pre-School Storytime

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

Southern Pines Public Library: Seed Library

The Friends of the Aberdeen Library Meeting

Shop Late 'Til Eight

Sunrise Theater: Summer Classic Film Series "Uncle Buck"

2nd Annual JTC Summer Theatre Festival: "The Last Five Years" (Musical)

Karaoke Time with Carolina Vibez DJ (Lake House)

Thursday Night Music Bingo

Live Music Thursdays

Trivia Thursday

Trivia Thursday at the Brewery

Senior Enrichment Center: Casual "Shag" Dance

Open Mic Night at the Coffee Shoppe

Wine Tasting Thursdays

Thursday Night Music Bingo

Thursday Bingo Night Benefit

715 Bar & Grill: Music Bingo

Live Music: The McKenzie Brothers Band

Karaoke Thursday

Music Bingo Night

AUGUST 25

Moore County Library: Pre-School Storytime

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

Arts Council of Moore County: "Fine Arts Festival" Exhibit

Drafts and Laughs: Knives Out

Grow Ressie the Rock Snake

Fourth Friday Market

Final Fridays Art Opening

Kick Back Friday Dance

2nd Annual JTC Summer Theatre Festival: "The Last Five Years" (Musical)

Friend to Friend: 35th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser

Karaoke Fridays

Live Music: Elora Dash

Live Music: Scarlet Tantrum

AUGUST 26

Back to School Giveaway Hairstyling Event

Play Music on the Porch Day

Southern Pines Public Library: Learn & Play

Moore County Community Flea Market

Grow Ressie the Rock Snake

Seven Lakes News: "Helicopter Golf Ball Drop" Wall of Honor Benefit

"Hot August Nights" Live Outdoor Concert with Tim Wilson Band

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

Children's Open Play

Southern Pines Public Library: Seed Library

Friends of Aberdeen Library: Book Sale Benefit

Aberdeen Lunch Walking Tour

Sandhills Farmers Market

Live Music in the Park: Mary Stone

Artists League of the Sandhills: "More than Miniatures-Small Works" Exhibit

2nd Annual JTC Summer Theatre Festival: "The Last Five Years" (Musical)

Karaoke Brewery Cruise

Town of Vass Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Bros Movie

Music Bingo Saturday

Encore Unscripted: A Night of Improvisational Theatre

Live Music: Sean & Shannon

Live Music: Acoustic on the Rocks 

AUGUST 27

Weymouth Center: "Come Sunday" Jazz Series with The Matt White Quartet

Live Music: Scarlet Tantrum (Bell Tree)

Sipping on Sunday

Jazz Brunch Sundays

Children's Open Play

Cruzin 4 Kidz Car Show

Sunday Sessions with Stone

2nd Annual JTC Summer Theatre Festival: "The Last Five Years" (Musical)