Full Circle Arts invites the public to an Opening Reception for “To See with Words” on April 15, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30. “To See With Words” is an exhibition where area writers are invited to interpret artworks by local artists with short writings, such as poems or essays. Writers participating are high school and college students as well as professionals.
For 2010, FCA has decided to try something a little different by giving recognition to young artists in our midst. The visual part of the show is …

On March 21st, award musician and singer-songwriter, Randall Bramblett will perform at the Music At The Lake music series at beautiful LakeHouse Lodge and Spa in Flat Rock, NC.  While Bramblett may not be a household name, he is legendary within music circles for his songwriting and musicianship and his performances are spellbinding – poetic and powerful.

On March 20, 2010, The YMCA of Catawba Valley invites you to one of the most spectacular events you’ll attend in 2010.  Hey…maybe EVER!
We welcome back world-renowned performance painter David Garibaldi.  More about him here… garibaldiarts.com.
David will paint 4 portraits before your eyes of cultural icons in minutes each.  That would be amazing in and of itself, but the portraits are SIX FEET BY 4 FEET in size!  Paint will fly, music will fill your ears and your jaw will be resting quietly on …

The Downtown Hickory Art Crawl Series is looking for a limited number of artists to participate during the May 20, 2010 and September 16, 2010 Art Crawls.
The Art Crawls will be from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at various businesses and art galleries in Downtown Hickory. There is no fee involved for the artists. Artists may keep all of the monies made from any sales. Demonstrations are strongly encouraged. Artists are asked to send notification of their interest to participate along with a short bio, description of …

The North Carolina Main Street Center named Swinging Under The Stars—A Tribute to the Big Band Era as the Best Downtown Special Event during the NC Main Street Conference in New Bern.  Accepting the award from the NC Secretary of Commerce during the Annual Awards Dinner were Tracy Nestor, 2009 President of Hickory Downtown Development Association, and musician Rick Cline. 

The public is invited to Ironwood Estate Orchids for a Special Valentine Open House at the Greenhouse from Wednesday February 10 to Sunday February 14.  Hours for the Open House are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Buy some beautiful orchids for your Valentine and pair them with the perfect container.
Ironwood Estate Orchids lovingly raises named orchid species and hybrids from around the world.  Whether you are an orchid enthusiast, a novice, or just want to add beauty to your business, home or event, we can assist you with your orchid needs …

The Fourth Annual Oktoberfest Footrace, hosted by Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists, was held on Saturday, October 11, 2008. The race consisted of a 5K and 10K run.
Winners of the Footrace are as follows:

The winners of Hickory’s Oktoberfest 2008 Juried Craft Event

The North Carolina Main Street Center named Swinging Under The Stars—A Tribute to the Big Band Era as the Best Downtown Special Event during the NC Main Street Conference in New Bern. Accepting the award from the NC Secretary of Commerce during the Annual Awards Dinner were Tracy Nestor, 2009 President of Hickory Downtown Development Association, and musician Rick Cline.

Art in the Shop is seeking artists interested in showing at the Eleventh Annual Art in the Shop.  This unique venue is located at the Shop, in Bethlehem NC, studio of metal artist Richard Sinclair.  The area is a fairly level grassy six-acre area with plenty of free customer parking.  The show encompasses artwork of all varieties, but is fast becoming a well-known venue for folk and outsider artists.  Also featured will be bonsai, sculpture, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, garden art and much, much more.  We are only looking for …