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SUMMARY:Pre-K Craft & Storytime - Grape Kids Class
DESCRIPTION:Event: \n  \nNow 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. \nWe will remain open until 5pm with Open Studio hours for you to do other paid crafts and activities.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/pre-k-craft-storytime-grape-kids-class-2/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Painted Grape\, 1366 US-321\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T113000
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SUMMARY:The ART Table Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nHickory Museum of Art would like to invite you to join us every Wednesday at 11:30 AM for lunch and an informal conversation with artist Jim Wojtowicz about art\, creativity\, and more at HMA’s On the Go satellite location at Valley Hills Mall. Whether you’re an artist or not\, Jim’s engaging and informative approach fosters a relaxed environment where participants discover new ideas and perspectives about art and creativity. \nStop by the food court or bring a packed lunch from home and join us at The ART Table to enjoy this FREE midweek break from routine that’s filled with inspiration and creativity. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/the-art-table-lunch-break/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Valley Hills Mall\, 1960 US Hwy 70 SE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Musuem of Art":MAILTO:info@hickoryart.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T170000
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Event: \n\n\n5-5:30: Grab a snack\, a drink\, cozy up.\n5:30-6:30: Silent reading\n6:30-7: chat with other readers or keep reading silently—totally up to you.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/silent-book-club/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:MoonJoy Meadery\, 902 West Ave NW\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoonJoy Meadery":MAILTO:Moonjoymeadery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T224530
CREATED:20250917T224242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T225445Z
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SUMMARY:$30 Thursday - Tattoos
DESCRIPTION:$30 THURSDAYS!!! – 100’s of tattoo designs to choose from for only $30!!! – (Designs are 3-4 times larger than our “tiny tattoo” designs!) – WALKINS WELCOME!!! – Sorry\, no appointments for this event.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/30-thursday-tattoos/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Tattoo Factory of Hickory\, 724 1st Ave SW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T140000
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SUMMARY:Lecture on Bauhaus and Black Mountain College with Carl Shatley
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nImagine a place to learn and express oneself in Germany and later in North Carolina that were world’s apart but would share a common philosophy regarding individual artistic vision. \nPresented by Carl Shatley who holds a Master of Arts degree from Duke University in History and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Greensboro College and studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He has lectured at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro\, Greensboro College\, Guilford Technical Community College and Davidson County Community College. Carl is also an exhibiting artist and photographer.v \nHMA is On-The-Go\, so this time we will be hosting the lecture in the Keiser Room located in the West Wing on the Salt Block.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/lecture-on-bauhaus-and-black-mountain-college-with-carl-shatley/
LOCATION:SALT Block Foundation\, 243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes/Courses,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Musuem of Art":MAILTO:info@hickoryart.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Monster Mash
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nThe Hickory Downtown Development Association will host a Monster Mash on Thursday\, October 23rd\, 2025\, from 4pm – 7pm! The event will include Candy Crawl at Downtown Businesses\, Costume Contest and a Zombie Walk! \n  \nAbout: \n\nA variety of unique retail shops\, restaurants\, professional offices\, and entertainment venues are located in a park-like setting in the heart of Hickory. Outdoor dining enables you to experience the seasons in North Carolina’s foothills while consuming the cuisine of award-winning chefs. The community theatre and downtown cinema are a short walk from downtown’s free parking.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/downtown-monster-mash/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Under the Sails\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Attractions,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Downtown Development Association":MAILTO:info@downtownhickory.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
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SUMMARY:Ridgeview Chess
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nParticipants will learn the basics of chess\, strategies\, and tactics by playing with other chess enthusiasts in the community. All skill levels\, from beginners to champions\, are welcome. Eugene Brown provides this program from the Big Chair Chess Club. \n  \nAbout: \n\nHickory 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 Blue Ridge Mountains. The library has two locations: the main facility\, the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library\, and the Ridgeview Branch.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/ridgeview-chess-5/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Ridgeview Branch Library\, 706 1st St. SW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes/Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hickory Public Library":MAILTO:sgreene@hickorync.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
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CREATED:20250712T183648Z
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nHosted by Audible Entertainment\, Dive Bar High Point’s Karaoke Night is the best in Downtown Hickory with great specials and a fun vibe! Doors open at 5pm for all. After 8pm we are 21+ Only. Karaoke starts just after 9pm.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/karoke-night/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Dive Bar Hickory\, 117 Government Ave SW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dive Bar Hickory":MAILTO:gmhickory@divebarnc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T223000
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SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
DESCRIPTION:Performance: \nWhen Tommy and Tuppence Beresford visit Tommy’s elderly aunt in her nursing home\, Tuppence is concerned by the odd behavior of some staff and residents. So when Tuppence hears about Aunt Ada’s sudden death and the disappearance of her friend Mrs. Lancaster\, she realizes her concerns were right. Tuppence meets Miss Marple and together they follow a path of clues that lead them to the Norfolk village of Farrell St Edmund\, where they find a community guarding an array of secrets. Only by getting to the bottom of these secrets do they begin to unravel the truth about the mystery of Aunt Ada’s death and Mrs. Lancaster’s disappearance. \n  \nTickets:  \nDinner Tickets $75 (6:00 PM Option) \nShow Only $25 (7:30 PM Option) \n  \nAbout: \nThe Newton Performing Arts Center is a historic Art Deco theater in Newton\, NC. It offers live performances\, concerts\, and community events in an intimate\, state-of-the-art setting. With a seating capacity of 504\, the venue is equipped with modern amenities\, including a full bar\, live music options\, and facilities for meetings and events. It prides itself on delivering “small town theater with big city entertainment.”
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/murder-mystery-dinner-theater/
LOCATION:Newton Performing Arts Center\, 60 West 6th Street\, Newton\, NC\, 28658\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T123000
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SUMMARY:Western Piedmont Woodcrafters
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWestern Piedmont Woodcrafters is an informal group of men and women dedicated to ALL kinds of woodworking. We meet once a month for a couple of hours to hear a guest speaker talk about a woodworking project\, demonstrate a hand or power tool\, or new woodworking techniques. Administrators will approve people requesting to be members of this group.
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/western-piedmont-woodcrafters/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop\, 856 21st St Dr SE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classes/Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Piedmont Woodcrafters":MAILTO:westernpiedmontwoodcrafters@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
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SUMMARY:Partners For Cats Adoption Event
DESCRIPTION:Event: \nWe will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! \nWe also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. \nAll of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 \nWe do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats… \nVetting includes spay/neuter\, rabies\, distemper\, feline leukemia FIV testing dewormed and flea treated and they are microchipped to the rescue… \nAdoption Fees:\n*We often have SPECIALS!* \n$100 for our standard dsh breeds \nHowever\, we do charge more for Siamese or special breeds. $150 \nRagDolls\, Himalayan\, Persian\, Other exotics are only $275 when we get them 😉
URL:https://hickorybuzz.com/event/partners-for-cats-adoption-event-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Petsense by Tractor Supply\, 1009 Blowing Rock Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Partners For Cats":MAILTO:partnersforcatsrescue@gmail.com
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