Community Calendar
Thru May 20
Hickory Museum of Art’s Gifford & Regal Galleries present An Aesthetic State of Mind, works by C.M. Kakassy
Info @ www.hickorymuseumofart.org
Thru July 29
Hickory Museum of Art’s Coe Gallery will feature “Waking up With Van Gogh”
May 11 to 27
Hickory Community Theatre presents “The Full Monty” - The Full Monty is a grin and bare-it comedy that tells the story of six average-looking, unemployed steelworkers on the verge of a daring plan to get themselves out of debt, and make amends with those they love. Pushing through fears, building self-esteem, and rediscovering the importance of friendship and family, they overcome & find strength in their camaraderie.
Info @ www.hct.org or 828-328-2284
May 17, 24, 31 & June 7
6-8pm Architecture on Location: Sketching the Built Environment with Chris Wilson at Hickory Museum of Art; $50/members, $65/non-members; must register by Friday, May 11
Call 828-327-8576 ext. 207 to register.
May 18
7:30pm – Centerpiece Jazz performing at the Upper Wine Room at The Grind Cafe, 136 W. Union St., Morganton NC,
Info @ 828-430-4343
May 18 & 19
Auditions for The Foothills Have Talent! Presented by CAST. CALLING ALL TALENTED FOOTHILLS RESIDENTS! Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Comedians, Magicians, Gymnastic Groups – Whatever Your Special Talent! Auditions are open to all ages, but no professional acts will be allowed to audition. The entry fee is $5 for groups of 1 – 10; $10 for groups of 10 or more. A total of 20 contestants will be chosen to compete in the final event in June. $1,500 First Prize, $1,000 Second Prize, and $500 for Audience Favorite.
Info @ www.casttheatre.com or 828-493-2758
May 18
7:30pm - Hickory Arts Presents...Three of Hickory's own legendary artists come together on May 18th for an intimate night of tales and tunes. Julia Rush, Denise Baxter-Yoder and John Coffey will be performing favorites from the charts, Broadway and even some originals. With only 40 tickets available, there is not a bad seat in the house. Tickets are $20 (plus $1 processing fee). Click here (http://www.hickoryarts.com/houseconcerts.html) to reserve your seat today! 720 2nd Ave SW, Hickory
Info @ 828.291.0509 or email info@hickoryarts.com
May 19
Chamber Classics IV at 7:30 pm Arts & Science Center Auditorium 243 Third Avenue NE Hickory, NC 28601
Chamber Classics IV featuring the Kontras Quartet. Sponsored by The Friends of the Quartet Cost $20 per person
Info @ 828.324.8603 or info@wpsymphony.org
May 19
12noon-5pm 3rd Annual Festival in the Park at Mulberry Recreation Center – featuring handcrafts, art & art demos, live music & dance, festival food, and fun for the whole family.
Contact Zack Carter at 828-757-2187 for free vendor registration form
May 19
Jeans for Justice Benefit Gala Auction & Fashion Show for the Rape Crisis Center of Catawba Valley, 6-8pm, Hickory Museum of Art; $10 tickets
Info @ 828-327-8576
May 19
Coppelia (performed by The New Art School of Ballet) Tickets for Saturday, May 19, 10am & 2pm showtimes; $5/youth, $8/adults at Newton Conover Auditorium, 60 W. 6th Street, Newton
Phone 828-464-8100) to reserve your tickets.
May 19
Terrell Lee Miller, Jr. is back at ReSource Warehouse & Gallery - Mr. Miller will be instructing this time in the art of cartoon drawing. The class will be held Saturday, May 19, 10am-12pm in the Arty Party room. $50 includes all supplies. There are a limited number of seats available, so call ReSource now to reserve your spot. Located at 451 11th Street NW in Hickory.
Info @ 828-256-2695.
May 19
The Second Annual Art in the Park will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton NC from 11 am to 7 pm. Art in the Park is a one day outdoor fine arts festival, featuring food, music, entertainment and a variety of local artists and their trades. The festival is free to the public.
Info @ http://www.ci.morganton.nc.us/index.php/departments/parks-and-recreation-dept-menu/recreation-events
May 19
Sixth Annual Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) Paint-Out-Burnsville, NC (Sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council & Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild) Come spend the day in the Town of Burnsville and help create, through your artistic endeavors, a plein aire experience! Sandra Gates, a local painter and member of TRAC, was inspired to create this event based upon her vision . . . “for one day, all day, artists are outdoors, painting or drawing for all to enjoy!” Prizes: (A total of $1000 in cash awards will be presented including $500 First Place) Students Ages 5 to 18 years old – Free registration – Compete for the $50 Student Award) All juried artwork will be on display at the Burnsville TRAC Gallery from May 19 through June 2 –
May 19
Catawba Valley Community College’s Potters’ Workshop will host an open house on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to view the unique facility and meet with staff and students. Demonstrations will be given throughout the day by teachers at the Workshop, and participating students. Guests will be offered the opportunity to “step up” to the wheel, and try turning clay on their own. Guests will be able to take home pieces they make; however, they will not be glazed or fired. Additionally, student work will be on display and light refreshments will be served. The open house is free and open to the public.
Info @ 704-462-0077, www.cvcc.edu/Potters_Workshop
May 19
7:30pm – Strictly Clean & Decent will perform at The Grind Cafe, 136 West Union St., Morganton
Info @ 828-430-4343
May 20
Documentary & Discussion at Hickory Museum of Art Sunday, May 20 2:30 - 3:30 PM - Program Presented by Sandy Rusak - Free Admission - Sandy Rusak, Director of Education at the North Carolina Museum of Art, will lead a conversation about the work of contemporary artist, El Anatsui. Using 8 video shorts that explain and document the artist’s work, Rusak will introduce attendees to one of today’s most renowned contemporary artists. His work is featured in the exhibition, “El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa” on view at the NCMA through July 29, 2012.
May 26
10:00 am "A Day in May - Spring Gardens & Summer Picnics" Festival of Tables Hiddenite Center Educational Complex
$15.00/person
May 27
Swinging Under the Stars: A Tribute to The Big Band Era—7:00 p.m. Downtown Hickory
Info @ HDDA
June 9
7:00 pm A Southern Summer Evening with Mark Twain by Actor & Musician, Barrie Howard Hiddenite Center Educational Complex
$5.00/person - Children/Free
June 19
11:30 am - 1:30 pm Summer Salad Luncheon Hiddenite Center Educational Complex $6.00/person
June 24
"Sunday on the Square" An Evening of Beach & Oldies Dance Music by "Shakedown" Courthouse Lawn - Taylorsville
(Rainsite: Hiddenite Center's Educational Complex) FREE to the public
June 28, 29, 30 & July 1
Alexander Community Theater premiers with "Murder in the Magnolias!" Phone the Hiddenite Center for reservation & info
828-632-6966
August 5
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Kid's Summer Art Camp Artist Reception Hiddenite Center's Educational Complex FREE to the public!
September 8
27th Annual Sculpture Celebration, 9am-4pm T.H. Broyhill Walking Park, 945 Lakewood Circle, Lenoir NC. Sculpture Celebration brings over 70 sculptors with over 200 sculptures from all over the eastern U.S. to compete for cash prizes totaling over $10,000. Preview dinner Friday evening is free to sculptors, $15 for guests. Meet sculptors and judge Jerry Bolas, newly appointed Executive Director of the City of Raleigh Arts Commission.Sculpture Celebration is Free to visitors; sculptors pay to compete.
Info @ 828-754-2486 or info@caldwellarts.com
September 15 to 23
Ironwood Estate Orchids invites the public to an Open House and Sale from September 15 to 23. Hours for the Open House are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and light refreshments will be offered.
Info @ (828) 294-3950 http://www.ironwoodorchids.com./
September 20
Downtown Art Crawl—5:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. (Kick-Off at Fanjoy-Labrenz)
Info @ HDDA
October 12, 13, 14
Hickory Oktoberfest 2012 Hickory's Oktoberfest is a three-day, outdoor festival on the second weekend in October featuring three stages of non-stop live entertainment ranging from traditional polka to rock & roll, two beer gardens, amusement rides and carnival games, a juried arts and crafts show, and hundreds of food and commercial vendors.
October 31
Downtown Candy Crawl – 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
Info @ HDDA
November 16
City of Hickory Holiday Tree Lighting—6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Info @ http://www.hickorync.gov/
December 13
A Hickory Holiday!—5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Info @ HDDA
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