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 his new girlfriend. A trio of veteran pickers add to the fun. This is the premiere of a new musical from the minds of Molly Bass and Jeff Hartman, developed at Hickory Arts & Hickory Theatre over the course of two years. It’s also the debut of the newly renovated Firemen’s Kitchen at Hickory Theatre, so come check it out! Performances are Jan 9-31, 8 pm on Fridays & Saturdays and 7:30 pm on Thursdays in the newly renovated Firemen’s Kitchen at Hickory Theatre. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased online at hickorytheatre.org or by calling 828-328-2283. This show is rated PG-13 for adult language. “Junk” is produced by Jim and Judith Tarlton. This production is part of Hickory Theatre’s 2014-15 season, brought to you by Paramount Automotive. Hickory Community Theatre is a Funded Affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County.