Please join us on Saturday, July 18th for the next in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring “The Perfect Couple.” Tickets (“donations,” if you prefer) are $14 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 …
One Last Play Community Comes Together to Remember Charles Jeffers By Frank Bumb, Hickory Daily Record HICKORY, N.C. — Charles “Jeff” Jeffers’ hands were directly involved in more than 200 productions at the Hickory Community Theater since 1957. Even his death on June 6 couldn’t stop him from directing one last production: his memorial service. …
OUR VIEW: Jeffers’ Vision Changed Attitude Toward the Arts Monday, June 8, 2015 Hickory Daily Record Charles Jeffers had a vision, and it changed the cultural attitude and future of Hickory. He did more than his share to brand Hickory before anyone thought of the term. Jeffers died Saturday at 5:50 p.m., surrounded by his …
The amazing sketch you see is by Eric Stafford. Eric is a good friend and an exceptional artist. Thank you, Eric. Nobody could ever have ever imagined the arts community would lose two community theatre giants on the same weekend. We pause to share our personal perspective of two men who touched so many lives …
Now registering for Hickory Arts’ Advanced Acting Intensive with Jeff Hartman (Ages 16 to Adult) *13-15 exceptions may be made via audition. This group class will run 2 hours/week for 8 weeks from 6-8 pm beginning Tuesday, September 8th, 2015. 6 actors-minimum. The class will explore “Bargaining” by Kellie Powell. Hannah asks her boyfriend, Ryan, …
Audition Etiquette for Actors has become required reading for Hickory Arts developing artists. The industry is polluted at every level with those who underestimate the impact of their behavior as much as those who “apathize” or tolerate anything less than decorum. One of the most important things about an audition is how you behave. All …
Please join us on Friday, June 26th for the next in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring lyric soprano Corey Raquel Lovelace. 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 are available. Tickets …
Hickory Arts’ 2015 Working Artist Series continues with Tastin’, Tunes & Tomatoes, every third Thursday through November from 6 pm. The Downtown Hickory Farmers Market is open Wednesday 10 am to 3 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm, April 18 to November 28 2015. Each third Thursday is T3 from 6 pm …
Pictured above is Patrick Crouch with The Avett Brothers and family at Merlefest 2015. Kay & Patrick Crouch are two folks/musicians we very much respect and look up to. If ever there was a model for the kind of class and musicianship we try to bring to Hickory Arts, the stage as “Hartman” and as …
Remember me with laughter.James Best “When words fail…” I’m not good at these things. The impact James Best had on me is incalculable. Jimmy blessed me with his love, friendship and 30 years of inspiration. My heart breaks for Dorothy and their family. To be validated as an artist by James was one thing. To …
