College Recommendations

We’re frequently asked for college recommendations, especially for theatre arts. All recommendations are subjective and first-hand—instructors, former students and colleagues. Let us preface any recommendations by forwarding Appalachian State University’s freshman orientation motto—No matter the college, you only get out of it what you put into it. You can go to the worst college on …

Edna Bost Barringer Young Artist Award

Phil Barringer presented the Edna Bost Barringer Young Artist Award to Hickory Arts vocal coaching student Jacob Moore, a 16-year-old mandolin, banjo and fiddle player. Jake is everything we consider an “Everything Artist” to be. You can find out more about Jake by visiting www.moorebrothersband.com. Funds for United Arts Council grants come from the North …

Dueling Divas III

Hickory Theatre March 22, 2014 8:00 pm Dueling Divas is simple and fun. Eight to twelve lovely ladies all perform for you, vying for the title of “Grand Supreme Diva.” You vote for your favorite(s) with your dollars. It’s that simple. The diva with the most votes (dollars) is crowned Grand Supreme Diva for the …

Rucco-James Duo

Please join us on Thursday, March 13 for the second in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring classical guitar duo Rucco-James! Tickets (“donations,” if you prefer) are $20 and can be purchased online or at Hickory Arts. Please call ahead as we are appointment only. Only 40 seats available. Tickets will not …

2014 Idol Coaching

Hickory Arts is proud to be sponsoring FREE vocal coaching sessions for 2014 Rotarian Idol contestants. To set up a session, please email info@hickoryarts.com or call 828-270-9801. Break a leg! #rotarianidol2014

Wendy Jones House Concert

Please join us on Saturday, February 15 for the first in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring vocalist Wendy Jones! Tickets (“donations,” if you prefer) are $20 and can be purchased online or at Hickory Arts. Please call ahead. Only 40 seats are available. Doors open at 7:30 pm for an eat …

Underwood, Faucette & Adams House Concert

Please join us on Thursday, November 7 for the latest in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring singer/songwriters Shannon Underwood, Tiffany Faucette and Aly Adams! Tickets (“donations,” if you prefer) are $20 and can be purchased online or at Hickory Arts. Please call ahead. Only 40 seats available. Doors open at 7 …

Momentum Award

Sam Bush himself recently announced that one of Hickory Arts’ vocal coaching students was nominated by the International Bluegrass Music Association for a 2013 Momentum Award for Vocalist of the Year. Super proud of Isaac Moore! Pictured from left to right… Jake Moore, Daniel Perry and Isaac Moore. Image courtesy of Moore Brothers Band. MBB …

Voltron

As we move our production of “The Last Five Years” into The Firemen’s Kitchen space, today, I can’t help nerding out and thinking about “Voltron.” Voltron is the name of a giant robot in an anime television series I grew up watching that features a team of space explorers known as the Voltron Force. The …