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Live Music Friday: Feb. 7 at Cypress Bend Vineyards, Wagram. The Sand Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Gates open at 6. Admission: $15 per person. Must be 21 or older. Parties of eight or more can make prepaid reservations. 910-369-0411

“Shrek the Musical”: Through Feb. 16 at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Tickets and more information at cfrt.org.

“Ruins”: Through Feb. 9 at Gilbert Theater, 116 Green St. A thought provoking, intimate drama, written and directed by Montgomery Sutton. For showtimes and tickets, visit gilberttheater.com or call 910-678-7186.

Every Song Tells a Story: Through Feb. 23 at Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St., Sanford. Jason Petty recreates country, pop and folk favorites and tells the story behind each song. templeshows.com or 919-774-4155.

“Almost, Maine”: Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-16, Encore Center, 106 E. New Hampshire Avenue, Southern Pines. Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets, $15-$20. 910-725-0603

Chocolate Love Affair: Feb. 8, 4-8 p.m., Village of Pinehurst. Sample, stroll and shop your way through the historic village. Tickets are $35 per person, available at 910-687-0377, InsidePinehurst.com or participating merchants.

Planetarium Program: Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m., Fayetteville State University Planetarium. Topic is “Be a Lunatic.” Observe the full moon, weather permitting. Email jkabbes@uncfsu.edu or call 910-672-1926.

Rooster’s Wife: Hiroya Tsukamoto and Walter Parks perform Feb. 9 at 114 Knight St. in Aberdeen. Show begins at 6:46 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. 910-944-7502

NEXT WEEK

Valentine’s Carriage Rides: Feb. 14, 5-10 p.m., and Feb. 15, 1-9 p.m., 222 Hay St. Group rides are $15 per person, or $10 per child under age 10. Private rides for couples are $60. Reservations available at visitdowntownfayetteville.com.

Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m., Crown Complex Ballroom. Cocktail hour, open bar and three-course gourmet dinner, and an interactive murder mystery. $100 per person, couples $180. Seating is limited; tickets on sale now at 888-257-6208, CapeFearTix.com or the Crown box office.

Texas Tenors: Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Crown Theatre. Community Concerts brings the successful trio to Fayetteville. Tickets are $20-$65, available at crowncomplexnc.com, the Crown box office or Leisure Travel on Fort Bragg.

Heart ’n Soul of Jazz: Feb. 15, Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst. Grammy-nominated jazz singer Jazzmeia Horn performs. Tickets are $65-$75; dinner and room packages are available. Call 910-692-2787, or go to TickeMeSandhills.com.

“Our Story”: Feb. 16, 4 p.m., Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. Mitch Capel traces the journey of a select few African Americans. Reserved seating $10; VIP seating $15. sunrisetheater.com or 910-692-3611

Siberian State Symphony Orchestra: Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-Pembroke. One of the best, direct from Krasnoyarsk, Russia. 910-521-6361 or gpac@uncp.edu/

COMING SOON

N.C. Spring Home Show: Feb. 21-23, Crown Expo Center. More than 100 vendors exhibit and showcase interior and exterior design ideas, furniture, home product trends and much more. crowncomplexnc.com

Singer Songwriters in the Round: Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines. Four professional songwriters on stage together. Tickets, $15-$20. sunrisetheater.com

Monster X Tour: Feb. 22, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Crown Coliseum. Two big monster truck shows; pit parties at noon and 6 p.m. Tickets available at CapeFearTix.com, (888) 257-6208, in-person at the Crown Complex Box Office or at Leisure Travel Services on Fort Bragg.

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ON SCREEN

Black History Month Film Festival: Feb. 8, 2-4:30 p.m., North Regional Library, 855 McArthur Road. Watch and discuss “Selma,” rated PG-13. 910-485-2955

Bolshoi Ballet Live: Feb. 23, 1 p.m., Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines. See “Swan Lake,” broadcast from the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. sunrisetheater.com or 910-692-3611

AUDITIONS

My Time to Shine: Auditions for Carolina Civic Center’s annual talent competition are Feb. 14-15. Applications available at carolinaciviccenter.com. Application and $20 fee due by 6 p.m. on Feb. 10.

Wizard of Oz: Feb. 16, 2:30-6 p.m., 315 N. Chestnut St., Lumberton. Come prepared to sing a song from the show. For questions, email Jonathan@carolinaciviccenter.com.

MUSEUMS, ART & LITERATURE

Given Travel Series: Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m., 95 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Scott Mason of WRAL-TV’s Tar Heel Traveler shares his experiences and signs his new book. Tickets are $25. sandhillswe.org

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and Feb. 16, 1-4 p.m., Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane. Thousands of titles in good condition. Enter through the back door.

Fatal Vison 50 Years Later: Feb. 15, 1-4 p.m., Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane. A review of the Jeffrey MacDonald case and the February 1970 murders of his family on Fort Bragg.

Springing into the Garden: Feb. 15, 1:30 p.m., N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville. Learn to start seeds early for planting your garden; take your project home. 910-914-4185

“Troublesome Presence”: The Black History Month exhibit is on display through March 13 at the Arts Council, 301 Hay St. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays. 910-323-1776, theartscouncil.com.

Reconstruction Exhibit: The Museum of the Cape Fear at 801 Arsenal Avenue will have “Freedom! A Promise Disrupted: North Carolina 1862-1901” on display through Aug. 2 during normal operating hours. 910-500-4243

CLASSES

Cast Iron Cooking 101: Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-noon, Cumberland Cooperative Extension, 301 E. Mountain Drive. How to use your cast iron for a lifetime. Registration and $10 fee due by Feb. 10. 910-321-6405

How to Prune Fruit Trees: Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Outdoor demonstration at the NCSU research farm in Clayton. Registration and $10 fee due by Feb. 17. 910-321-6405

KIDS STUFF

Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Given Memorial Library, 150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Ages 3-5 years hear a story and make a craft.

Under the Sea: Feb. 13, 3:30 p.m., Mazarick Park. Educational program designed for students age 5 and older. Register by calling 910-433-1579.

Marvelous Mammals: Feb. 14, 10 a.m., Weymouth Woods. Ages 3-5 years with an adult learn about mammals. 910-692-2167

Hike in Space: Feb. 15, 10 a.m., Weymouth Woods. Wildlings series for ages 6-10 years. Explore the solar system; create a replica. 910-692-2167

Nature Hide and Seek: Feb. 17, 3 p.m., Clark Park. Discover how animals use camouflage to hide. Free, ages 3-10 years with an adult. Register at 910-433-1579.

Nature Story Time: Feb. 18, 1 p.m., Clark Park. Story and craft time for age 6 and under, with an adult. Topic is “Opossums.” Register at 910-433-1579.

OUTDOORS & RECREATION

Animal Feedings: Wednesdays, 4-4:30 p.m. at Clark Park Nature Center, 631 Sherman Drive. For all ages; free.

Carolina Bay Hike: Feb. 8, 10 a.m., Jones Lake State Park. Hike through a bay forest and learn why it is unique. Bring bug spray, water; wear sturdy shoes. 910-588-4550

Beaver Habitat Hike: Feb. 9, 3 p.m., Weymouth Woods. Join a ranger on a 1.5-mile hike off the beaten path to see an active beaver dam. 910-692-2167

Shell Stories: Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m., Clark Park. See the new turtle shell exhibit and make a craft. Craft fee is $1, cash only. For all ages; register at 910-433-1579.

Bird Appreciation Walking Group: , Feb. 11, 8:15-9:30 a.m., Clark Park, 631 Sherman Drive. Bring binoculars and meet other bird lovers. Adults and children age 12 and older. Free. Call to register. 910-433-1579

Bird Walk: Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m., Lake Rim Park. Count birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Adults and mature children over 8 years; bring binoculars. Registration required. 910-433-1018

Animal Clue Identification: Feb. 20, 4:30-6 p.m., Clark Park. Use your senses to identify animals. All ages; fee is $2, cash only. Registration required. 910-433-1579

Stars and Constellations: Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m., weather permitting, Lake Rim Park. View the night sky. Registration required, call 910-433-1018. Dress for the weather.

HISTORICAL SITES

Moores Creek National Battlefield Anniversary: Feb. 22-23, 40 Patriots Hall Drive, Currie. Commemorate the 244th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. Free. Find a full listing of events at facebook.com/moorescreeknps or nps.gov/mocr.

1897 Poe House: On the grounds of the Museum of the Cape Fear Complex, the house was the home of businessman E.A. Poe and his family for a century. It has been restored to its 1897 appearance. Tours are Tuesday-Friday at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; Saturday, hourly from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday hourly from 1-4 p.m. 910-500-4240

Heritage Square: The Sandford House, Oval Ballroom and Baker-Haigh-Nimocks House make up the museum grounds called Heritage Square. It is open for tours on an appointment basis. All three buildings are on the National Register for Historical Properties. Call 910-483-6009 to schedule a tour.

Harmony Hall Plantation: 1615 River Road, White Oak. Harmony Hall was the 1760’s era home of Col. James Richardson. Other buildings at the site include a church and a school. Search “Harmony Hall Plantation” on Facebook.

Averasboro Battlefield Museum: 3300 N.C. 82, Dunn (Exit 71 off Interstate 95). Site of the March 1865 Battle of Averasboro. The site features a museum, plus occasional re-enactments and living-history programs. 910-891-5019 or averasboro.com.

Bentonville Battlefield: 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks. Tour the battlefield and the historic Harper House. New walking trails give visitors greater access to the site of the battle. The Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is at 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks. 910-594-0789

House in the Horseshoe: 288 Alston House Road, Sanford. The Revolutionary War era house was the site of a skirmish between Whigs and Tories in 1781. The site features the house and other historic structures, exhibits, a gift shop and a picnic area. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 910-947-2051.

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