Failure IS an Option

“The definition between a pessimist and an optimist is that the pessimist has more information! A pessimist is one who is almost always right, but doesn’t enjoy it.” — Chuck Missler Dustin Ousely, a well-known educator and artist from the area recently wrote the following and has been gracious enough to let us share his …

The Last 5 Years

Hickory Arts is thrilled to announce its partnering production of The Last Five Years with Hickory Theatre! The Last Five Years A Musical Performed in The Firemen’s Kitchen by Hickory Arts & Hickory Theatre 30 Third St. NW Hickory, NC 28601 828-327-3855 hickorytheater.org hickoryarts.com Performances: July 12-28, 2013 Thursdays from 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays from …

Headshot Day

Carol Anne Hartman Photography will host Headshot Day at Hickory Arts! If you need updated headshots, reserve some time on May 4, 2013 between 1 & 7 pm. Actors be shot both in studio and outdoors including body shots. Musicians are encouraged to bring an instrument. Sessions will last approximately 20 minutes each. You will …

Victorious

Victoria is no stranger to the stage, having appeared in numerous area theatre productions. We’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Victoria for many years. She’s currently a theatre major at Catawba College. “I hate our time working together came to an end. I had an incredible experience taking lessons from you and I’m …

I’m With the Band: Moore Brothers Band

Audio Version Available LISTEN AUDIO VERSION I’m With the Band: Moore Brothers Band I’m With the Band is back in the MESH studio! We are joined by the Moore Brothers Band and their mesmerizing picking skills! Issac, Jacob, and Daniel (ages 10, 15 and 19) make up this trio who are taking the bluegrass world …

Macaroni Kid

Hickory Arts was voted the 2013 Hickory/Western Piedmont Macaroni Kid Family Choice Awards Winner for “Favorite Music Instruction!” Thank you, Hickory! Over 3000 nominations and votes from families all over Western Piedmont sharing their favorite places to entertain, stimulate and exhaust kids. The Macaroni Kid BizDirectory is a great place to find the businesses parents …

Moore Brothers Band House Concert

Please join us on Friday, March 22 for the second in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts sponsored by The Mesh: I’m With the Band featuring the Moore Brothers Band! Tickets (“donations,” if you prefer) are $20 and can be purchased online or at Hickory Arts. Please call ahead. Only 40 seats available. …

Destined for Stardom

Sydney is THE quintessential “Everything Artist.” She embodies everything we believe in. We never hesitate to point to her as a role-model. We had the pleasure of recording her first EP, “Gypsy Life,” at Hickory Arts, and hosting her easily sold-out house concert. Her success, in our eyes, has already been achieved by her character, …

Feelin’ Gruvey

Every once in a while something or someone comes along that overwhelmingly reminds you you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be, doing exactly what you’re supposed to. This, from everything artist, Julia Gruver. “Dear Jeff, I must confess I have been putting off writing this letter for a while. As I sit here contemplating what …

Hickory Arts Sponsors Free Idol Coaching

Hickory Arts is proud to be sponsoring FREE vocal coaching sessions for all 2013 Rotarian Idol contestants. This is a proud Jeff Hartman and studio started with Hickory Rotary Club back in 2011. To set up a session, please email info@hickoryarts.com or call 828-270-9801. Break a leg! #rotarianidol2013