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[1 Sep 2010 | No Comment | 67 views]
Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher  Featured In Library Concert

Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher is on tour from New York City and is making a concert stop in Hickory. The recording artist and concert performer will offer his interpretations of Bach, Albéniz, Ravel, Grieg and more on Thursday, Sept. 16th at 7:00 p.m. The free concert will be held at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, located at 375 3rd Street NE on the SALT Block in Hickory. No reservations are necessary.

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[6 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 343 views]
Pottery Lovers Put Their Best Face Forward

Local pottery lovers took their art appreciation to the next level recently at Outlaw Pottery Studio, School and Gallery when they participated in a face mug workshop taught by potter, sculptor and ceramic artist Jason Outlaw of Hickory.

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[15 Jul 2010 | No Comment | 197 views]
Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Applications Being Accepted

Hickory’s Oktoberfest 2010 is now accepting applications for Arts and Crafts vendors. Celebrating its 25th year, this annual festival will be held October 8, 9, and 10, 2010 in Downtown Hickory NC. Estimated attendance is over 100,000.

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[14 Jul 2010 | No Comment | 293 views]
Hickory Alive! July 16 The Extraordinaires!

Hickory Alive! is pleased to present the smooth sounds of The Extraordinaires on Friday July 16. Formed in the spring of 2003 from a group of guys who love The Classics/Rhythm & Blues, The Extraordinaires have put together a unique blend of music that is sure to get people out of their seats and on the dance floor. From the powerful kickin’ horns tothe smooth lead vocals, The Extraordinaires have a sound like no other that will keep you coming back.

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[13 Jul 2010 | No Comment | 176 views]
Tenth Annual Blues & Burritos

The Tenth Annual Blues & Burritos will held on Friday, September 17, 2010.  The event is hosted by the law firm of Homesley, Goodman & Wingo, PLLC and takes place on the front lawn of the firm’s office in the historic Isaac Harris House at 330 South Main Street, Mooresville.  The firm is pleased to have Bob Margolin, Max Drake, Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen, Shelia Carlisle and Robin Rogers as special guest performers joining the Part Time Blues Band.  Main Street will be …

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[5 Jul 2010 | No Comment | 162 views]
Blindvision performs at Hickory Alive!

Hickory will rock on July 9, 2010 when Hickory Alive!  returns with the eighties sounds of Blindvision.  Blindvision features Teal Devlin drums, lead vocals, Danny Fire, bass, vocals, Pete Amisano, lead guitar vocals, Bob Beck, Guitar, vocals and Tonya Johnson, keyboard, vocals.  The band focuses on Rock covers, Alternative and Classic Rock.  Featured artists include Benatar, Blondie, Poison, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Journey, Cheap Trick and many others as well as original music.

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[14 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 199 views]
7th Annual Brett’s Ride Scheduled for Sunday, October 3

As of last Fall, Brett’s Ride is one of only eight entities that comprise a partnership called the “Carolinas Kids Cancer Research Coalition”.  This Coalition will help fund certain clinical trials by the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Center at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.  These clinical trials will offer experimental drugs to children who have cancers that recur after initial treatment fails. 

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[28 May 2010 | No Comment | 255 views]
Hickory Alive The NEWZ

Hickory comes alive on June 4, 2010 when Hickory Alive! returns with the rocking sounds of THE NEWZ, the first band in the summer music line up. THE NEWZ is one of the most talented and versatile bands around. This high-energy unit combines exquisite musicianship with brilliant vocals and one of the most multifaceted and diverse song selections imaginable.

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[19 May 2010 | One Comment | 271 views]
Bethlehem Day & Classic Car and Truck Show Call For Entries

The Bethlehem Community Development Association in Alexander County is sponsoring a Community Day and Classic Car & Truck Show on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event will be held at Lowes Food Business District, 9441 NC 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28601 (Bethlehem Crossroads). Rain date will be June 12.

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[14 May 2010 | One Comment | 189 views]
Swingin’ Under The Stars

Return to the sounds of yesteryear on May 30, 2010, with Swingin’ Under the Stars, featuring the Hickory Jazz Orchestra.  Swingin’ Under the Stars is Hickory’s Memorial Tribute to the Big Band Era.  This popular event is held on the Flag Court of Union Square in Downtown Hickory in celebration of Memorial Day.