Event Planning

Catawba Valley Festival of the Arts
The goals of the 2023 CVFA center on exposing arts that flavor our shared cultural experiences to a wide array of audiences throughout the local area, the greater Catawba Valley and beyond. To accomplish this, the CVFA offers unique, inclusive performances of live music that captures the voice of Catawba County; visual art exhibits that…
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Footcandle Film Society
Footcandle Film Society was founded in 2008 and has provided the citizens of Catawba County with an opportunity to view and discuss films that have traditionally not been available or shown in theaters in the area. The film society has shown at least one film per month since its inception, with the films ranging from…
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Hickory Choral Society
Mission To transform lives through performance, support of music education, and the advancement of social harmony in the North Carolina Foothills and beyond. Vision Inspiring, Educating, and Connecting Through Song
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Hickory Museum of Art
Hickory Museum of Art represents and promotes the Unifour region (Catawba, Caldwell, Burke, and Alexander Counties) as a center of innovative creativity and inclusive community through its commitment to visual arts, education, and collaboration. Our Vision To become a catalyst for a future where creative exploration, inclusivity, and community create the foundation for a more…
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Western Piedmont Symphony
Mission To enrich and engage the communities of the Catawba Valley and western foothills through exceptional, professional, accessible symphonic music experiences, creative and relevant performances, and meaningful educational opportunities for all ages.
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