One Last Play Community Comes Together to Remember Charles Jeffers By Frank Bumb, Hickory Daily Record HICKORY, N.C. — Charles “Jeff” Jeffers’ hands were directly involved in more than 200 productions at the Hickory Community Theater since 1957. Even his death on June 6 couldn’t stop him from directing one last production: his memorial service. …
OUR VIEW: Jeffers’ Vision Changed Attitude Toward the Arts Monday, June 8, 2015 Hickory Daily Record Charles Jeffers had a vision, and it changed the cultural attitude and future of Hickory. He did more than his share to brand Hickory before anyone thought of the term. Jeffers died Saturday at 5:50 p.m., surrounded by his …
The amazing sketch you see is by Eric Stafford. Eric is a good friend and an exceptional artist. Thank you, Eric. Nobody could ever have ever imagined the arts community would lose two community theatre giants on the same weekend. We pause to share our personal perspective of two men who touched so many lives …
Pictured above is Patrick Crouch with The Avett Brothers and family at Merlefest 2015. Kay & Patrick Crouch are two folks/musicians we very much respect and look up to. If ever there was a model for the kind of class and musicianship we try to bring to Hickory Arts, the stage as “Hartman” and as …
Remember me with laughter.James Best “When words fail…” I’m not good at these things. The impact James Best had on me is incalculable. Jimmy blessed me with his love, friendship and 30 years of inspiration. My heart breaks for Dorothy and their family. To be validated as an artist by James was one thing. To …
Absolutely heartbroken to learn of the passing of Steve Bean. Steve played so many pivotal roles in so many lives. He was a brilliant artist, a beautiful person all around. He was a huge part of my early theatre life and taught me so much. I may have never met my wife had he not …
“My father spent most of his life trying not to be his father. I’ve spent and will continue to try being more like mine.” — Do You See Me | Behind the Song There’s no shortage of things I can write of my father. He was a remarkable man, my best man, taken before his …
