Jeffers’ Vision

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 …

Charles E. Jeffers

Monday evening I performed only my second staged reading, this one of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Harvey” with Hickory Community Theatre. For those of you unfamiliar with the show, it’s a delightful comedy, world-renowned by Jimmy Stewart’s performance as Elwood P. Dowd. I won’t go into any detail about the play, but ultimately the show reminds ...