The Art of Ethics

We care deeply, selflessly about those we know. But that empathy rarely extends beyond our line of sight.from Interstellar There is an art to ethics in, well, art—the business of art. Any working artist knows for every step you take, you must take two more for the business of you and your art. It’s inescapable. …

Contemporary Tap Begins Friday!

Contemporary Tap (Ages 13-Adult) with Charlton Seaver begins this Friday, March 13, 2015, from 6-7 pm! Charlton’s style combines new and old with an emphasis on musicality. Classes are fun and structured to help students improve their technique and explore rhythm. We welcome students wishing to begin their tap journey or advance their skill set, …

Steve

Absolutely heartbroken to learn of the passing of Steve Bean. Steve played so many pivotal roles in so many lives. He was a brilliant artist, a beautiful person all around. He was a huge part of my early theatre life and taught me so much. I may have never met my wife had he not …

Mull & Cline House Concert

Vocalists Meredith Mull & Sydney Cline will kick off the 2015 House Concert Series at Hickory Arts on Friday, March 20th. Tickets (“donations,” if you prefer) are $20 and can be purchased online or at Hickory Arts. Please call ahead as we are appointment only. Only 40 seats available. Tickets will not be sold at …

Thank You

So grateful for the concern, love, thoughts, prayers, messages, calls and help through this very stressful and difficult time. Jeff suffered a stroke in November. Much better, but still on the mend. Feeling very blessed for the love and support from so many. From Carol Anne… “The last few months have been hard, ya’ll… HARD. …

2015 Rotarian Idol Coaching

Hickory Arts is proud to be sponsoring FREE vocal coaching sessions for 2015 Rotarian Idol finalists. To set up a session, please email info@hickoryarts.com or call 828-270-9801. Break a leg! #rotarianidol2015

Junk Premiere

This is a story about a yard sale, a mermaid and the lives of the people around it, both sellers and buyers. Karissa is holding a sale to get rid of some excess baggage—including the “junk” left behind by her ex-boyfriend, Dwight. Things get kinda’ complicated when he shows up to the sale unknowingly with …

Crafting Junk

This is a story about a yard sale, a mermaid and the lives of the people around it, both sellers and buyers. Karissa is holding a sale to get rid of some excess baggage—including the “junk” left behind by her ex-boyfriend, Dwight. Things get kinda’ complicated when he shows up to the sale unknowingly with …

Merely Players

Dustin Ousley asked Jeff to rate the top 5 roles he’s played. Since all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players… 1. Father — “‘Father,’ to God himself we cannot give a holier name.” — William Wordsworth 2. Husband to My Best Friend — “Doubt thou the stars are fire. …

Refer a Friend

Simple as this. If you’re an active Hickory Arts student, pick up a referral card at the studio. Your awesome friend, relative, evil twin, etc. registers for their first month. Boom. You earn a free lesson. No limits. Refer a million friends, earn a million lessons. We’re not likely to live long enough to teach …