Good morning. Fayetteville’s first Indigo Moon Film Festival was held in the fall of 2016, offering cinephiles and casual moviegoers a weekend to see dozens of shorts, documentaries and films from across the country and the world.
This year’s event, which would have been the 10th annual festival, was scheduled for Oct. 10-12. It’s now been canceled, with organizers citing challenges in raising money and acquiring sponsorships to stage the event amid rising costs. But they hope to revive it next year.
Welcome to CityView Today. In today’s newsletter: Wawa, a beloved chain of convenience stores, opened its first-ever travel center in Hope Mills last week. The travel center also marks the start of a $600 million investment in North Carolina. We sent reporter Trey Nemec to tell us what the Wawa hype is all about; check out his chronicles below. Plus, tumble outta bed and stumble to Cape Fear Regional Theatre for the season opener of “9 to 5: The Musical,” which has its first preview show tonight. And did you attend the opening reception of the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s exhibit, “Where the Wild Becomes Divine”? You might be in the Seen at the Scene photo gallery from our September “Fall in Fayetteville” magazine.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Editor-in-Chief
Fayetteville’s Indigo Moon Film Festival canceled, hopes to come back next year
Rising costs, declining revenue, and leadership transition challenges put annual eclectic movies event on pause.
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Where the Wild Becomes Divine Opening Reception
Were you at the opening reception of “Where the Wild Becomes Divine” by artist Lady Natalia Perez Lozano?
Events
BOOK CLUB NETWORK GROUP
- Where: Taste of West Africa: Awo’s Cuisine, 116 Person St., Fayetteville
- When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. today
- What: Join members of the business community as they openly discuss information, resources, and the historical significance of some of the most prolific business icons from our generation.
THE REVERIE: A BLACK ART SOIREE
- Where: Dirty Whiskey Craft Cocktail Bar, 5431 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills
- When: 6-9 p.m. today
- What: Join us for a night of live music, soul filling food and art as we close out this amazing exhibit.
DESKTOP ZEN GARDEN WORKSHOP AT THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 6-7:30 p.m. today
- What: Create a miniature Zen garden which can bring a nature escape right to your desktop.
Obituaries
William T. Hall
William T. Hall, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, Aug., 25.
Albert Evans Reid
Albert Evans Reid, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, Aug. 25.
Glenda McLean Clark
Glenda McLean Clark, 92, passed away on Monday, Sept. 1.
Until tomorrow!
🍂 I hope you’re enjoying the early fall weather as much as I am. I’m excited for another fall in Fayetteville, with all our community’s signature events. Send me a note if you have a favorite that I can’t miss!
~ Maydha
