LENOIR, NC (September 2, 2016)…The Caldwell Arts Council provided us with the extensive list of events below so “Who says there’s nothing to do around here?”
SEPTEMBER TUESDAYS – Hear The Neighbors ‘unplugged’ at the Woodlands in Blowing Rock
SEPTEMBER TUESDAYS – Hear Richard Pinson, the piano man, Tuesdays at the 1841 Café
SEPTEMBER THURSDAYS – Hear the Harris Brothers most Thursdays at the Crescent Moon in Hickory
SEPTEMBER 2 – HUDSON – Pickin’ in the Park concert 7-9pm in downtown Hudson featuring the Nothin’ New Band.
SEPTEMBER 2-OCTOBER 4 – VALDESE – Terry Eckard (oil paintings), Judy Wright (cement sculptures) and Rodger Revlon (Experimental Images) at the New Window Gallery (Play It Again Records Building), 150 W Main St., Valdese 828-874-1800
SEPTEMBER 4 – BOONE – A Special Labor Day Tribute to American Workers with Laurelyn Dossett at Harvest House Performing Arts Venue in Boone, 7:30pm
SEPTEMBER 6-9 – BOONE – Art Workshop with Judy Betts: Creative Expression and Design in Watercolor; www.cheapjoes.com/art-workshops.html
SEPTEMBER 6-30 EXHIBIT – WEST JEFFERSON – Open Call For Artists “100 Years in the Making” – information at www.florenceartschool.org/open-call-for-artists/
SEPTEMBER 8 – BOONE – An Evening with The Avett brothers, 8pm, Holmes Convocation center; www.appsummer.org
SEPTEMBER 8 –HICKORY – Meet the Artist Priscilla Wallas “Freed From a Cage” exhibit – -United Arts Council of Catawba Valley, 231 3rd Ave NE, Hickory NC; wine & cheese reception with cellists Paddy Wright & Sharon Collins
SEPTEMBER 8-9 – WEST JEFFERSON – Florence Thomas Art School “Pastel” with Alexia Scott; www.florenceartschool.org
SEPTEMBER 9 – LENOIR – Sculptor Welcome Dinner – welcoming sculptors to Lenoir for the 31st Annual Sculpture Celebration, 7pm, $20 advance tickets only; Broyhill Walking Park; 828-754-2486 www.caldwellarts.com
SEPTEMBER 9 – WEST JEFFERSON – Ashe County Gallery Crawl; details at www.ashecountyarts.org
SEPTEMBER 9 – WEST JEFFERSON – Florence Art School exhibit “100 Years in the Maining opening reception; www.florenceartschool.org
SEPTEMBER 9-11 – HUDSON – “A Woman of No Importance” by Oscar Wilde to be performed at Foothills Performing Arts directed by Lori Franklin; www.fpatheatre.org; 828-726-2318
SEPTEMBER 9-OCTOBER 22 – WILKESBORO – Wilkes Art Gallery presents “Wild Art & Aesthetics: 4 Artists Inspired by Nature” opening reception September 9, 6-8pm; www.wilkesartgallery.com
31st Annual Sculpture Celebration at the Broyhill Walking Park 9am-4pm FREE (awards announced at about 3:30pm followed by Judge’s Walking Tour of winners) Caldwell Arts Council 828-754-2486 www.caldwellarts.com
SEPTEMBER 10 – BLOWING ROCK – Art in the Park 10am-5pm; free admission, free trolly shuttle; www.blowingrock.com; 828-295-7851
SEPTEMBER 10 – HICKORY – Hickory Museum of Art “The Autolawn Party” – Euro classic car show 10am-3pm www.hickorymuseumofart.org
SEPTEMBER 10 – MILLS RIVER – Appalachian Pastel Society presents Addren Doss at Grace Community Church on Cardinal Rd, Mills River, 10am-12noon; Cathyann Burgess, 828-595-9518 cathyannburgess@gmail.com www.appalachianpastelsociety.org
SEPTEMBER 10-11 – LENOIR – Foothills Performing Arts presents “A Woman of No Importance at JE Broyhill Civic Center; www.broyhillcenter.com 828-726-2407
SEPTEMBER 10-11 – WILKESBORO – “Big Pots” workshop with Remo Piracci; www.wilkesartgallery.com
SEPTEMBER 11 – BLOWING ROCK – Blowing Rock’s Concert in the Park features the Never Too Late Bluegrass Band – free
SEPTEMBER 12 – HICKORY – Cooking Class “Middle Eastern Fare” with Annette at Turnip the Arts in downtown Hickory; www.turnipthearts.com 828-441-2014
SEPTEMBER 12-16 – BOONE – Art Workshop with Catherine Nash: Drawing & Painting Folks and Furry Friends; www.cheapjoes.com/art-workshops.html
SEPTEMBER 14 – FIRST DEADLINE to jury in handmade items for the Satie’s Holiday Sale at the Caldwell Arts Council; 828-754-2486; www.caldwellarts.com; Does anyone read this far ahead? Let me know you read this post and I’ll send you a discount coupon for a purchase at the Caldwell Arts Council. Cathy@caldwellarts.com
SEPTEMBER 15 – HICKORY – Downtown Hickory Art Crawl, 5-8pm; www.downtownhickory.com; 828-322-1121 Kick-off party 5-5:30pm at Fanjoy-Labrenz Studio, 215-A First Ave SW
SEPTEMBER 15 – HICKORY – Cooking Class: Appetizers by various chef demos at Turnip the Arts in downtown Hickory during the Art Crawl; www.turnipthearts.com 828-441-2014
SEPTEMBER 15 – MORGANTON – “You’ve Got A Friend” on the Main Stage at COMMA Auditorium; www.commaonline.org; 828-433-7469
SEPTEMBER 15 – BLOWING ROCK – BRAHM Artist Talk with Elizabeth Bradford: “Going Outside: Reflections on my life as a painter, a country woman, and a backpacker” 6pm – 828-295-9099 ext. 3001; www.blowingrockmuseum.org
SEPTEMBER 16 – HICKORY – Western Piedmont Symphony Soup, Salad & Strings Luncheon Music Series, 11:45 a.m. in the Keiser Community Room at the SALT Block; 828-324-8603; www.wpsymphony.org
SEPTEMBER 16 – NEWTON – UNC School of the Arts Early Music & Dance Program Bach’s Lunch-n-Listen; www.newton-conoverausitorium.com
SEPTEMBER 16-18 – LENOIR – Foothills Performing Arts presents “A Woman of No Importance at JE Broyhill Civic Center; www.broyhillcenter.com 828-726-2407
SEPTEMBER 17– 8:30PM – DOWNTOWN LENOIR – “Tomorrowland” presented by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Fabulous Family Films Series – shown on the big screen outdoors on the square (or at Old Lenoir High School Auditorium in case of rain); concessions available; bring own chairs or blankets for seating; info call 828-757-2196
SEPTEMBER 17 – HICKORY – Western Piedmont Symphony Chamber Classics Series #1 featuring TESLA Quartet, 7:30pm, Drendel Auditorium at the SALT Block; 828-324-8603; www.wpsymphony.org
SEPTEMBER 17 – BETHLEHEM – 7th Annual Bethlehem Day Festival 10am-4pm www.bethlehemcda.org or 828-495-1057
SEPTEMBER 17 – GRANITE FALLS – Granite Falls Merchants Association Festival on Main, 2-8pm downtown – Arts/Craft Vendors, music, dancing – www.granitefallsmerchantsnc.org
SEPTEMBER 18 – BOONE – Joe Shannon Mountain Home Music members & musicians meet and greet picknic at Ned Trivette’s home place in the Bethel community – about 15 miles west of Boone; mountainhomemusic.org
SEPTEMBER 18-22 – CULLOWHEE – Opportunity open to all artists & writers – an opportunity to get away and rediscover your Muse – Late Summer Retreat at Lake Logan: Plein Air, Studios, Writing Room, Mindfulness & Yoga; www.cullowheemountainarts.org/lake-logan-artist-writer-workshop-retreats/late-summer-retreat-at-lake-logan#sthash.K3QnoaaA.dpbs
SEPTEMBER 19 DEADLINE FOR SEPTEMBER 20-24 EVENT – ARTIST & CRAFTER CALL – CALDWELL COUNTY – Caldwell County Agricultural Fair seeks artists and crafters to participate, along with selling vendors. They Also need a judge for photography category and for arts/crafts categories. Contact Revonda Cassavaugh at 828-758-0617. Entries to be received 9/19/16 and judging on 9/20/16.
SEPTEMBER 19-21 – WEST JEFFERSON – Florence Thomas Art School “Watercolor Explosion” with Michael Pearson; www.florenceartschool.org
SEPTEMBER 19-23 – BOONE – Art Workshop with Michael Holter: Faces & Places; www.cheapjoes.com/art-workshops.html
SEPTEMBER 20 – BLOWING ROCK – BRAHM Coffee with the Curator: Featuring Elizabeth Bradford: Time + Terrain; 828-295-9099 ext. 3001; www.blowingrockmuseum.org
SEPTEMBER 22 – BLOWING ROCK – BRAHM Scholars & Scones: Connecting with Nature: Vitamin N; 828-295-9099 ext 3001
SEPTEMBER 22 – WILKESBORO – “Sheep Art Party” – a Sheep Painted Canvas with Raney Rogers; 6-8pm $35; www.wilkesartgallery.org ; cindy@wilkesartgallery.org
SEPTEMBER 23-24 – WEST JEFFERSON – Florence Art School “Go with the Flo” alcohol ink workshop with Pam Griner; www.florenceartschool.org
SEPTEMBER 24 – ASHE COUNTY – Art on the Mountain – Ashe Arts Center Grounds – Fine Art, Cool Crafts, 9am-3pm; 336-846-2787; artists apply by July 25
SEPTEMBER 24 – HIDDENITE – Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s 35th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts, featuring artists, crafters and performers (vendor spaces still available); 9am-4pm; free & open to the public. www.hiddenitearts.org
SEPTEMBER 25 – NEWTON – Cinema Social “Do You Believe” 6pm – newton-www.conoverauditorium.com in conjunction with Catawba Valley Young Life
SEPTEMBER 26 – HICKORY – Cooking Class “Cooking With Herbs” at Turnip the Arts in downtown Hickory; www.turnipthearts.com 828-441-2014
SEPTEMBER 26-30 – BOONE – Art Workshop with Edwina May: Lifelike Watercolor Pawtraits (our furry friends and children with paws); www.cheapjoes.com/art-workshops.html
SEPTEMBER 30 DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER 14-15 EVENT – LENOIR – ARTIST & CRAFTER CALL – LENOIR – Smoking in the Foothills BBQ Festival will be held October 14-15 in downtown Lenoir rain or shine; vendors being sought – applications available at www.smokinginthefoothills.com This is an NC State Championship sanctioned by The Kansas City Barbecue Society.
SEPTEMBER 30 – HICKORY – Clowee Issabelle House Concert; part of Hickory Arts House Concert Series; $20; 7:30pm eat & greet with the artists; performance begins at 8pm; www.hickoryarts.org
SEPTEMBER 30 – NEWTON – Newton-Conover Auditorium to host the Foothills Folk Art Festival Preview Night; www.ffapreview.bpt.me or 828-464-8100
SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2 – CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR OCTOBER 4-28 EVENT – Comic CAL – Celebrating the Art of Comics – Charlotte Art League Gallery; 704-376-2787; exhibitscharlotteartleague@gmail.com
Event information courtesy of the Caldwell Arts Council.