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City of Hickory Monthly e-Newsletter | September 2023

I heART Hickory

Art. Music. Theatre. Film. Dance. Culture. When it comes to the arts, there’s a lot to love in Hickory. Join us this September as we celebrate our Hickory brand partners and the arts with a great lineup of events and performances throughout the month that will have you agreeing...I heART Hickory.

Sails Original Music Series Returns

The City of Hickory's Sails Original Music Series returns to downtown Hickory this fall to offer free concerts of live original music under The Sails on the Square. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. every Friday evening in September.  

Project Grants Available

The Community Relations Council (CRC) is currently seeking projects to fund for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and is inviting qualified groups or individuals to consider submitting grant requests. Priority will, generally, be given to projects that are designed to deliver the greatest impact on positive human relations, that are most effective in bringing different sub-communities of Hickory together, and that provide services and resources to the people who can most benefit. 

Nominations Open for Business. Well Crafted. Awards

The Business Development Committee (BDC) is currently accepting nominations for its 2023 Business. Well Crafted. Awards program. The City of Hickory’s Vision for Economic Vitality is to establish a diversified and sustainable economy through the growth of business opportunities, jobs, tax base, and population, and to improve the quality of life for its citizens. The BDC’s Business. Well Crafted. Awards program seeks to recognize businesses and individuals that support and affirm this vision.

Calendar of Events

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER

August 25 through September 16

Hickory Community Theatre

www.HickoryTheatre.org

LR BEARS “PAINT THE TOWN RED” PEP RALLY

Friday, September 1

6:30 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

www.LRBears.com

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: MELLOW SWELLS

Friday, September 1

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

CARDS & SPORTS MEMORABILIA SHOW

Saturday, September 2

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Highland Recreation Center

JAZZ ON TAP LEGACY CONCERT SERIES: BYRON BEAN DIXIELAND BAND

Sunday, September 3

4-6 p.m.

The CommScope Stage, Union Square

www.HickoryJazzSociety.com

LABOR DAY

Monday, September 4

City Offices, Libraries, and Recreation Centers Closed

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS: PACK YOUR DAY PACK!

Tuesday, September 5

6-7 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

HICKORY CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 5 & 19

6 p.m.

City Council Chambers at City Hall

www.HickoryNC.gov

EDUCATIONAL TALK WITH CERTIFIED PARENT EDUCATOR SUSAN REINHARDT

Friday, September 8

10-11 a.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: ZOE & CLOYD

Friday, September 8

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

LENOIR SAX: FASCINATING RHYTHM

Friday, September 8

7:30 p.m.

Grace Chapel, LRU

DOGGIE OLYMPICS

Saturday, September 9

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fairbrook Optimist Dog Park

Hosted by: Hickory Police Department and Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism

PATRIOT DAY

Monday, September 11

INTERACTIVE CORAL EXHIBIT

Monday, September 11

6-7 p.m.

Registration Required

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS: TRAIL & HIKING FIRST AID

Tuesday, September 12

6-7 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

K9S & COMMUNITY: MEET OFFICER BERRY AND ZIP

Wednesday, September 13

6-7 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

VISITING WRITERS SERIES: LYNDA BARRY

Thursday, September 14

7 p.m.

P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU

www.LR.edu/VWS

LR FAMILY WEEKEND

September 14-16

Lenoir-Rhyne University

www.LR.edu/familyweekend

REGIONAL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT

Friday, September 15

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hickory Metro Convention Center

www.HickoryHYP.com

Presented by: Hickory Young Professionals

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: AMANDA ANNE PLATT & THE HONEYCUTTERS

Friday, September 15

7 p.m.

Samuel Davis Multipurpose Field, Taft Broome Park

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

COMEDIAN ANJELAH JOHNSON-REYES

Friday, September 15

7 p.m.

Shuford Arena, LRU

www.theartofcompassion.net

FOOTCANDLE FILM FESTIVAL

September 15-24

www.FootcandleFilmFestival.com

NCDOT FALL LITTER SWEEP

September 16-30

WILD BIRD WALK & TALK

Saturday, September 16

9-10 a.m.

Registration Required

Glenn Hilton Park

NATIVE PERENNIALS & FALL PLANTING TALK & PLANT SWAP

Saturday, September 16

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration Required

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

LYRICS OF A CHRYSALIS: POETRY AND PROCESS WITH TRACY HAWKINS

Saturday, September 16

2-3 p.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

AREA AUTHOR SHOWCASE

Saturday, September 16

2-3 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

JAZZ ON TAP LEGACY CONCERT SERIES: TODD WRIGHT QUARTET

Sunday, September 17

4-6 p.m.

The CommScope Stage, Union Square

www.HickoryJazzSociety.com

FOOTHILLS POPS: DISNEY IN CONCERT - A DREAM IS A WISH

Saturday, September 16

7:30 p.m.

J.E. Broyhill Civic Center

www.WPSymphony.org

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS: INTRO TO ROCK CLIMBING

Tuesday, September 19

6-7 p.m.

Registration Required

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

MUSH! WITH NOGGIN THE SLED DOG (AND HER HUMAN)

Wednesday, September 20

6-7 p.m.

Ridgeview Branch Library

SIDE/SHOW + FALL ART CRAWL

Thursday, September 21

5-8 p.m.

Downtown Hickory

www.WPSymphony.org

www.DowntownHickory.com

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: RISSI PALMER

Friday, September 22

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

FIREFIGHTERS’ BUSY DAY! STORYWALK

Saturday, September 23

10-11 am.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

KIDFEST

Saturday, September 23

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kiwanis Park

TODOS SOMOS AMÉRICA

Sunday, September 24

4-7 p.m.

Union Square, Downtown

www.CentroLatinoHickory.org

INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING

Thursday, September 28

6-7 p.m.

Registration Required

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES: BROTHER BOYS

Friday, September 29

7 p.m.

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic

CATAWBA VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

September 29-30

www.CV-FA.org

LIBRARY PET ROCK SNAKE

Saturday, September 30

10-11:30 a.m.

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library

SATURDAY SCREENINGS: THE KARATE KID

Saturday, September 30

8:30 p.m.

Union Square, Downtown Hickory

DOWNTOWN HICKORY FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Sails on the Square

www.HickoryFarmersMarket.com