Community Calendar
Thru February 29
Hiddenite Center Gallery to Feature works by Joseph Eck :“People, Places, and Pets” Drawings in Pencil, Pastel, and Charcoal
Thru February 4
Hickory Community Theatre presents “Becky’s New Car” - Becky is married, late 40's and working at a car dealership. When one night, by chance, she's offered an opportunity to step into another life -she takes it. She finds herself leading a double life until it rapidly and hilariously accelerates out of her control. This brilliant and humorous new comedy shows us an unforeseen and creative way to escape the midlife doldrums.
Info @ www.hct.org or 828-328-2284
Thru February 24
The Lenoir-Rhyne Students' Exhibition at The Rock School Gallery II in Valdese, NC. The exhibition showcases the latest works of
nine painting students at LRU. The Rock School Gallery is located at 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:00 pm. Weekend visits are by appointment.
Directions to the gallery can be found by visiting their website www.visitvaldese.com or call 828.879.2129.
February 2 through March 10
Art About Women at Full Circle Arts "Art About Women" is an annual exhibition and competition open to visual artists in all media, featuring works about women and women's issues, to benefit the First Step program for victims of domestic violence of the Family Guidance Center. Full Circle Arts is a non-profit artists' cooperative located in downtown Hickory with Taste Full Beans at 29 Second Street NW.
Info @ www.fullcirclearts.org
February 4
Valentine's Trunk Show 1:00pm to 5:00pm Wooden Stone Gallery 445 South Main Street Davidson, NC 28036
Featured artists include Diana Hecht, Wooden Stone Gallery is having a Valentine's Trunk Show featuring Gary Blackburn, Blanche Evans and Lynn Froelich. Artists will be demonstrating wire wrapped jewelry, hand-made journals, and how to knitt and crochet garments.
Free to the public
Info @ 704.892.1449 http://www.WoodenStoneGallery.com
February 4
Masterworks 3 An Evening in Vienna 7:30 pm Arts & Science Center Auditorium 243 Third Avenue NE Hickory, NC 28601
The Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks 3. Guest Artists: Dmitri Pogorelov, violin and Ai Ishida, Viola
Sponsored by First Citizens Bank Cost $20 per person
Info @ 828.324.8603 or info@wpsymphony.org
February 10 to 14
Ironwood Estate Orchids invites the public to an Open House and Sale from February 10 to 14. 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./
February 11
CVCC Potters' Workshop 10:00am - 4:00pm CVCC Potters' Workshop 5845 Walnut Grove Lane Hickory, NC 28602 The public is invited to an open house at the Catawba Valley Community Colleges Potters Workshop, located in Hickory; on Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can meet director Kim Ellington, as well as other staff members, and talk with students who have completed various classes. Student work will be on display, and light refreshments will be served. A raffle will be offered for a chance to win a piece of pottery. For more Info @ www.cvcc.edu/Potters_Workshop, or call 704-462-0077.
February 18
Chamber Classics III 7:30 pm Arts & Science Center Auditorium 243 Third Avenue NE Hickory, NC 28601
Chamber Classics III, featuring the Kontras Quartet
Sponsored by The Friends of the Quartet Cost $20 per person
Info @ 828.324.8603 or info@wpsymphony.org
February 18
Pottery Workshop: Making Larger Pots: Capping and Joining Techniques 9:00am - 4:30pm CVCC Potters' Workshop
5845 Walnut Grove Lane Hickory, NC 28602
Catawba Valley potter Kim Ellington, will be giving a one day workshop entitled Making Larger Pots: Capping and Joining Techniques, on Saturday, February 18, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The workshop is open to the public and will focus on the capping and joining techniques that a potter uses to create large, decorative and functional pieces. The cost is $75.00 per person, and lunch is provided.
Registration information is found at www.cvcc.edu/Potters_Workshop, or call 704-462-0077.
March 3
Western Piedmont Symphony Masterworks 4 7:30 pm P.E. Monroe Auditorium Lenoir Rhyne University Hickory, NC 28601
Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks 4. Guest Artist: Pianist Bair Shagdaron
Sponsored by Alex Lee, Inc Cost $15, $30, $40.00 per person
Info @ 828.324.8603 or info@wpsymphony.org
March 17
Hickory Rotary club has announced dates for its musical fundraiser, “ROTARIAN IDOL”. The event will be held Saturday, March 17, at 7 pm in PE Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University.
For more information, call John Rambo, Chair at 327-3855 x 113 or john@hct.org. Allen Finley at 324-6700, or email allen@finleyadvertising.com.
April 1
The Last Seven Words of Christ 4 pm P.E. Monroe Auditorium Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC . Featuring the Kontras Quartet
Sponsored by The Friends of the Quartet Cost $10 per person
Info @ 828.324.8603 or info@wpsymphony.org
April 2
Western Piedmont Youth Symphony Spring Concert Event 7 pm at The Arts & Science Center Auditorium 243 Third Street, NE
Hickory, NC 28601. Sponsored by Frye Regional Medical Center $5 a person
Info @ 828.324.8603 or info@wpsymphony.org
April 14
On Saturday, April 14, 2012, hikers, runners and walkers will converge upon the Catawba River Greenway in Morganton for the largest HIV/AIDS awareness and fundraising event in our area, known as Hike for Hope and 5K.Hike for Hope and 5K includes an easy two or four mile hike, 5K run, prevention information, Zumba on the lawn and great prizes. Hike for Hope is partly sponsored by Morgan Law Firm PLLC, Carolina Tape and Supply Corporation, and Graphic Artist, Rhonda Bonfield .
The full list of sponsors, registration information and schedule of events can be found on the Hike for Hope event website, www.ALFAHikeForHope.org.
April 28
Masterworks 5 "Star Wars" 7:30 pm P.E. Monroe Auditorium Lenoir Rhyne University Hickory, NC
Western Piedmont Symphony presents "Star Wars" and the "Planets"
Sponsored by Corning Cost $15, $30, $40.00 per person
Info @ 828.324.8603 or info@wpsymphony.org
April 28
Franc D'Ambrosio at The Newton-Conover Auditorium. Franc D'Ambrosio is best known for his impressive portrayal of the "Phantom" in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award winning Musical, The Phantom of the Opera. Affectionately known as Phantom's "The Iron Man of The Mask," Franc D'Ambrosio was awarded the distinction as the "World’s Longest Running Phantom ".
Info at 828-464-8100, e-mail at rhelton@newton-conoverauditorium.org or visit www.newton-conoverauditorium
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
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./
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