In this hands-on longleaf pine needle basketry workshop, you will have the opportunity to connect with local, natural materials while making a gourd and long leaf pine needle bowl. The class will cover an introduction to working with pine needles, hand-stitching, and coiling techniques – all fundamental elements of learning to make longleaf pine needle baskets. Supplies will be provided.
Event: We will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! We also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. All of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 We do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats... Vetting includes spay/neuter, rabies, […]
In this hands-on longleaf pine needle basketry workshop, you will have the opportunity to connect with local, natural materials while making a gourd and long leaf pine needle bowl. The class will cover an introduction to working with pine needles, hand-stitching, and coiling techniques – all fundamental elements of learning to make longleaf pine needle baskets. Supplies will be provided.
Performance: Selwyn calls his style of music “Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues.” He’s a unique and powerful writer and blues guitarist playing and singing with his signature power and room-filling charisma. Let’s welcome him back to Hickory. He’ll be playing the Sam Davis Field on a special Saturday evening event! About: A variety of unique retail shops, restaurants, professional offices, […]
Event: The Footcandle Film Festival will host an outdoor concert and film screening at the hum in Downtown Hickory on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This event will feature a concert by The Black Tie Event Band, followed by an outdoor screening of “Dreamgirls”. About: The Hum was manifested from a vision of music, business, and community-minded people to provide […]
Performance: Foreigners Journey amazes audiences worldwide with their high-energy authentic preproduction to Rock and Roll’s iconic legends Foreign and Journey. Mashing the music of these two Arena Best Selling acts packing a double punch for an incredible and memorable night! Featuring legendary top hits and power ballads such as, “Feels Like the first time”, “Hot Blooded”, “Separate Ways”, “I Want […]
Event: Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month “Mes de la Herencia Hispana” from September 15th to October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was […]
Event: Trade Alley Art is hosting an art competition. We are looking for artists to participate. Cash prizes for winners. Please apply to enter today at Tradealleyart.com.
Event: Now Free but Registration Required. Each week we will have a craft & story time. We will read a classic, yet age-appropriate story followed by a craft. We will remain open until 5pm with Open Studio hours for you to do other paid crafts and activities.
Event: The Footcandle Film Festival is designed to bring unique, challenging and entertaining films to Western North Carolina every September. The festival is being held by the founders and members of the Footcandle Film Society, a 600-member group dedicated to screening and discussing films on a monthly basis. The society was formed in late 2007 by Alan Jackson & Chris […]
Event: Trade Alley Art is hosting an art competition. We are looking for artists to participate. Cash prizes for winners. Please apply to enter today at Tradealleyart.com.
Event: 5-5:30: Grab a snack, a drink, cozy up. 5:30-6:30: Silent reading 6:30-7: chat with other readers or keep reading silently—totally up to you.