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Fans of Tribute Bands Will Love This

Whether you want to relive your glory days or seize the chance to see acts that came along before your time, the music performances lined up at Odell Williamson Auditorium this fall and winter are sure to make for a groovy night out. Season passes are now on sale for eight shows at Odell Williamson Auditorium, on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Season passes start at $220, and packages for four shows are also available. Tickets for individual shows will be available to the general public starting Sept. 1.

The lineup is packed with tribute bands bringing some of the favorite sounds from the 60s, 70s, even the 80s, back to the stage. It all starts in October, with The Return, a Beatles tribute band, and concludes with The Buddy Holly Experience in March.

The complete schedule is:

Oct. 8 — The Return: A Beatles Tribute

Oct. 18 — Forever Motown: So Good for the Soul!

Nov. 8 — Petty Fever: Tom Petty Tribute

Dec. 9— Louis & Ella at Christmas (featuring music fromElla Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong)

Jan. 20, 2023 — Face 2 Face: Elton John and Billy Joel Feb. 16 — Superstar Carpenters Reimagined

March 7— Hotel California: Original Eagles Tribute

March 28 — Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience

Find out more about season passes or sponsorships by visiting https://bccowa.com/ season-passes/.

Leland Under The Lights on August 20

The Annual Leland Under The Lights Car Show is back! On Saturday, August 20, hundreds of classic cars and trucks will gather in the Lowes Foods parking lot at 1152 East Cutlar Crossing in Brunswick Forest for an evening of fun, fellowship and prizes, all brought to you by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce.

More than 35 trophies are awarded, including best in show, most unique, and club participation, to name a few. Judging begins at 5 pm with the awards ceremony beginning at 7:30 pm.

In addition to checking out lots of cool cars, attendees can visit and support the vendors who support the Chamber and dine in one of the restaurants or browse the shops at the Villages in Brunswick Forest.

“Last year we had 241 entries,” said North Brunswick Chamber Executive Director Dana Fisher. “We are praying for good weather and we hope to top last year’s entries!

NCDOT Road Work

When To Expect Closures or Delays

Sections of two Brunswick County highways and multiple ramps are being repaved this summer, giving drivers a smoother ride.

Drivers can expect lane closures over the next six weeks on parts of U.S. 17 and U.S. 74/76 as contract crews resurface. The following areas are scheduled to be updated: •U.S. 17 from the N.C. 133 interchange to U.S. 74/76 •U.S. 74/76 from U.S. 17 to Mercantile Drive •Exit ramp from U.S. 17 North to N.C. 133 •Four ramps at U.S. 74/76 interchange with Mount Misery Road

Crews repaving U.S. 17 and its exit ramp to N.C. 133 can work 7 pm to 6 am each day of the week. On the other portions to be repaved, crews can work every day but Saturday and not between 6:30 – 8 am and 4-6 pm.

The N.C. Department of Transportation encourages drivers to use caution and slow down throughout the work zones and when possible, seek an alternate route.

For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.