Event: Get ready for summer vibes—Friday Night Live returns to the Downtown Square! Join us on select Fridays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, June through August, for a free evening of live music, community fun, and local flavor. Bring your family, invite your friends, and soak in the sounds of talented musicians under the open sky. While you’re here, explore […]
Event: The Carolina Summer Show, a fun-filled production with LIVE music, dance, & comedy, hits the stage at the Old Rock School in Valdese in June! From the producers of the beloved Carolina Christmas Show, this homegrown, feel-good variety show will feature talented NC performers presenting a soul-filling collection of pop, country, 50's-60's-70's, rock, Broadway, jazz, patriotic, & gospel music! […]
Performance: This 4th of July, Carnelle Scott is determined to win Brookhaven, Mississippi’s Miss Firecracker contest. Known as “Miss Hot Tamale,” she’s out to change everyone’s perception of her so she can leave town in a blaze of glory. Together with her quirky friend Popeye and erratic duo of cousins, Elain and Demount, she braves the odds to prove the […]
Performance: Waitress is the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to […]
Performance: The Groove Machine experience provokes fond memories of a time when music was timeless. They enjoy every aspect of perfecting our musical craft, taking their passion into each performance. Whether it’s a company event, wedding, festival, concert, or sports bar venue, we bring THE entertainment atmosphere, surrounding the audience with a good time, playing the music they love. If […]
Event: Join Hart Square Foundation to create your own large reed basket designed after a basket on display at Hart Square. Measuring 14" long by 12 " wide by 8" high, this basket will require 4 hours of good attention and effort to complete. Beginning or experienced weavers rise to the challenge and weave this attractive, useful basket. About: […]
Event: Create a handbuilt wall vase ideal for displaying fresh or dried floral arrangements! Participants may choose from a variety of glaze colors for the finish. You will be notified when your finished piece is ready for pick up, usually in 2-3 weeks. Participants may choose to have their creation shipped for a fee of $12. This fee covers the […]
Event: Story Time, followed by painting a ceramic pig! Each child will receive their own figurine & can work by themselves or have the help of their guardian or staff member! As much time as needed can be spent painting. Once finished, the piece will remain at the studio to be fired & you'll be contacted once it's ready for […]
Event: In this class, you will build your berry bowl using clay slabs and forms. You'll have the opportunity to decorate your berry bowls with distinctive textures and select a glaze for the final firing of your piece. You will be notified when your finished piece is ready for pickup, usually in 2-3 three weeks. This class is designed for […]
Event: Deconstruct a recycled book and turn it into a journal personalized entirely for your own needs with your own sense of flair. About: Hickory Public Library promotes a high quality of life by providing empowering opportunities and excellent service. Hickory Public Library is a department of the City of Hickory, North Carolina, located in the foothills of the […]
Event: In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the art and history of cordial making. Cordials and liqueurs start with a base of alcohol or apple cider vinegar and are infused with herbs, fruit, roots, seeds, spices, and raw honey. The addition of rich flavors and natural sweeteners turns neutral alcohol into a delectable spirit. In this class, we will […]
Event: The Carolina Summer Show, a fun-filled production with LIVE music, dance, & comedy, hits the stage at the Old Rock School in Valdese in June! From the producers of the beloved Carolina Christmas Show, this homegrown, feel-good variety show will feature talented NC performers presenting a soul-filling collection of pop, country, 50's-60's-70's, rock, Broadway, jazz, patriotic, & gospel music! […]