2018 Rotarian Idol Coaching

Hickory Arts is proud to be sponsoring FREE vocal coaching sessions for 2018 Rotarian Idol finalists. To set up a session, please email info@hickoryarts.com or call 828-270-9801. Break a leg! #rotarianidol2018

Pottery’s a Craft

As we say goodbye to 2017, we also bid farewell to those we lost. Julia Rush was synonymous with arts, Hickory, and living life to the fullest. I first met Julia during the production of the 20th Anniversary redux of “Streets of Hickory.” She had a gift for making you feel like she’d known you …

Bullyfull

I just returned from an extraordinary “networking” trip with a friend and colleague. I’m grateful beyond words. One of the main reasons for “Trippin’ with Molly” was an anti-bullying event called the Upstander Legacy Celebration for the Tyler Clementi Foundation. Maulik Pancholy of 30 Rock hosted. Composer Lance Horne testified and performed a gut-wrenching tribute …

Bless Is More

I’m so blessed to have been able to work with this girl for almost a decade on acting, voice, songwriting, recording, life—you name it! She is precisely why I opened Hickory Arts—to forge personal relationships and nurture a productive, collaborative, mentoring experience throughout an artist’s career. When a student turned friend turned family believes in …

Being Brad

Mom’s painting is everything Dad wanted to be and everything Dad wanted for me, crafted by the person we cherished most. I can’t remember a time it wasn’t known to me that Dad’s grandparents were the rocks in his life. I don’t believe there was a better man in his eyes than his grandfather. Dad …

Being Brad

Mom’s painting is everything Dad wanted to be and everything Dad wanted for me, crafted by the person we cherished most. I can’t remember a time it wasn’t known to me that Dad’s grandparents were the rocks in his life. I don’t believe there was a better man in his eyes than his grandfather. Dad …

Being Brad

Mom’s painting is everything Dad wanted to be and everything Dad wanted for me, crafted by the person we cherished most. I can’t remember a time it wasn’t known to me that Dad’s grandparents were the rocks in his life. I don’t believe there was a better man in his eyes than his grandfather. Dad …

She Schmidt It!

March 11, 2017 Corey has been a delight to work with. Caroline feels so encouraged and exhilarated during and after their lessons. Corey told Caroline about the Schmidt Vocal Competition. Caroline participated and was selected as a finalist! The regional Schmidt Vocal Competition happened today at the UNC School of the Arts. In addition to …

The Quirky Quest To Find The Unicorn’s Ukulele

Original theatre, folks! Please join The Green Room beginning March 10th at Old Post Office Playhouse for the next John David Brown, III original. John David is an inspiring playwright and artist. This is one of several shows he’s written, directed and beautifully staged over the past several years. We’re always looking forward to what’s …

Clowee Issabelle House Concert

Please join us on Friday, March 31, 2017 for the first in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring singer/songwriter Clowee Issabelle. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online using the above link. Only 40 seats available. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm for an …