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Singing on the Square – Morganton

Event: Join us on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Morganton for an evening of singing as we continue our celebration of 250 years of United States music and composers.  This concert will include favorites from US Broadway, Hollywood, and popular tunes.  Bring your lawn chair and some snacks, along with your friends/family, to join us for a fun summer evening!

2026 Spring Concert

Event: You are invited to join the Hickory Choral Society as we continue our 2025-26 season celebrating 250 years of United States choral traditions and composers. Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms will headline this concert, along with works by William Grant Still, Randall Thompson, Howard Hanson, and Mack Wilberg. There will be a pre-concert talk given by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan […]

Latino Dance Class

Event: Welcome to a vibrant space where culture, joy, and movement come together with Latino Dance! Our latino dance classes are open to all ages and skill levels — from total beginners to experienced dancers. 🎵 Styles we offer: Salsa Bachata Guajira Merengue Cha-cha-cha And more! 🔥 Why learn latino dance? Passionate, professional instructors High-energy, fun classes Inclusive, community-focused environment […]

Carolina Style Chorus – Rehearsal Night

About:   The Carolina Style Chorus is a women’s chorus specializing in performing four-part, a cappella music in the barbershop style. We provide opportunities for women to learn and sing and attain individual growth in an atmosphere of friendship and fun. Our goal is to be recognized for musical excellence and to share our talents with our audiences. Join us […]

Basics to Acrylic Painting at NoCo ARTS

Learn the Basics of Acrylic Painting in this all-day workshop taught by instructor and local artist, Clay James. Participants will create a ‘still life’ painting while learning the following: Canvas preparation ‘Still life’ set-up Lighting the ‘still life’ set-up Drawing in paint Understanding proportion Color theory Setting up your pallette Laying the paint and more! Date:  Saturday, March 14 Time: […]

Create-a-Creature Needle Felting Workshop

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 […]

The Art of Painting Watercolor

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 […]

Framing 101 Workshop at NoCo ARTS

This introduction to framing workshop will cover the basic skills needed to frame your artwork.  From selecting the right type of frame to learning what tools are needed and how to use them.  With a focus on preservation as well as presentation, this workshop is a must for artists on a budget! Date: Saturday, February 21 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm […]

Scrap Fabric Bowl Workshop at NoCo ARTS

Ready to transform your fabric scraps into a beautiful, functional piece of art? Join me for this beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the simple yet satisfying technique of coiling and stitching fabric strips to create a unique, sturdy bowl. This class is perfect for anyone—no prior sewing or crafting experience is required! You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process, from […]

Wet Cyanotype Workshop at NoCo ARTS

Taking the traditional sun print making process to a whole new level, learn how to create textures and dimension in this wet cyanotype workshop taught by instructor, Kat Evans.  Participants will create several prints on a variety of substrates and will take home a lovely hanging wall art piece, as well as extra materials to create cyanotypes at home. Date: […]