Calling all amateur astronomers! BoBfest is a FREE in-person event open to any and all who have an interest in astronomy. This is the 34th Annual BoBfest! BoBfest is a place for regional astronomers to gather and share in their mutual love for the stars and beyond. Find your niche interest and attend a table talk or swap equipment at […]
In this hands-on class, artist Emily Drew will show you how to paint with watercolors layer by layer. You’ll learn simple techniques that make painting feel calm, creative, and fun. Each guest will have access to a curated watercolor paint palette and archival paper to use during the class. You’ll practice soft washes of color, learn easy tips to help […]
Paint your own quilt square! Now sewing is necessary. Each student will be taking home a completed 2x2 ft barn quilt square. You will have nine samples to choose from, and you will be drawing your design. Each person will have the opportunity to learn the entire process of painting and designing a barn quilt. We have approximately 100 different […]
BIGFOOT BEATDOWN One-day bouldering comp for youth & adults of all levels. Prizes every division—who wins the BIGFOOT BELT? 🔥 BIGFOOT BEATDOWN 🔥 Get ready to crush it on the walls! This one-day bouldering showdown is open to Youth (under 12), Casual, Intermediate, and Competitive climbers—for both men and women. Prizes for every division! Most important.....Who will take the bragging […]
Prepare to explore your creativity by learning the fundamentals of sculpting with wool. Instructed by visual artist, Dede Starnes of TwinKnits, participants will learn: Needle Felting Techniques Tools & Wool Selection Basic Bird Anatomy for Beginner Sculpting Finishing Techniques This workshop is limited to 8 people. Ages 13+ Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 1pm to 4pm Cost: $50 per […]
WHOLE LOTTA PRESENCE The Premier Led Zeppelin TributeSaturday, February 28th Whole Lotta Presence is a devoted tribute to Led Zeppelin, recreating the untamed power, nuance, and light and shade that defined the originals. From blues-soaked stomp to psychedelic epics, from acoustic shimmer to electric thunder, every performance feels both deeply nostalgic and vividly real. Doors Open: 7PM 109 11th Street NW Hickory, […]
Event: In a powerful collaboration with the Hickory Choral Society, CVCC Chorus, and LRU A Cappella Choir, the Western Piedmont Symphony presents Grant Us Peace—a moving exploration of humanity’s longing for peace in a turbulent world. Featuring acclaimed baritone Michael Adams and soprano Janinah Burnett, this stirring program blends orchestral and choral masterpieces into a unified call for hope, healing, and harmony.