Hickory Museum of Art is excited to announce its 10^th Annual Autolawn Party, Saturday, October 7, 2023. The Autolawn Party is an outdoor celebration of the road’s number one traveler – the automobile.

The celebration is centered around a European classic car show for the automotive enthusiast, but it’s far more than that. There’s something fun for everyone. Events include the car show, food, children’s activities, music, beer garden, merchandise for sale and awards ceremonies. The event is open to the public, and there is no charge for spectators, who can also vote for their favorite classic car.

The Autolawn European Classic Car Show is unique for its size and scale in having only 80 entrants. The intention is to provide a wide range of high-quality, original vehicles in an intimate yet informal setting, without the pressure of traditional Concourse events. Each year this event will highlight a different region or brand. Awards will be given in a small number of peer-judged classifications and select categories. For more details about The Autolawn Party, submit your request in the form below.

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On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast with Mike Kelly we are joined by Lindsay Keisler CEO and President of the Chamber of Catawba County. Mike and Lindsay had a great discussion on how the Chamber helps local business and why our area is such a great place to live. They also talk about a new service that the chamber will be offering to help people learn how to get started when they start a business or project.

For more information about The Chamber go to www.catawbachamber.org

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills is pleased to announce that Sarah Devenney has joined its firm as a REALTOR®/Broker.

Sarah has lived in Hickory for the last 10 years and started her family with her husband and two boys. She is a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne University with a bachelor’s degree in Community Health.  She previously worked for a non-profit organization and has a passion for serving people and making a difference in the community. This is still her goal as she works in the real estate field.  She is very excited to join Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills.

“We are thrilled that Sarah is joining our firm,” said Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. “As one of our agents, Sarah has access to high-quality training, great marketing tools, powerful technology, and an unmatched social media program in the Catawba Valley area.”

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills is a full-service real estate brokerage company specializing in residential and commercial properties. Since starting in 2010, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills has continued to grow and helps buyers and sellers in the Foothills area.

Feel free to contact Sarah Devenney to help you with your real estate needs.

You can contact Sarah by phone 704-477-0123 or, visit her website Sarah.Devenney.BetterFoothills.com

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills is pleased to announce that Monique Mitchell has joined its firm as a REALTOR®/Broker.

Monique was born and raised in Hawaii and moved to Granite Falls North Carolina with my family in 2018.  She has been in real estate since 2008, and she loves learning new things and helping others.

“We are excited that Monique is joining our firm,” said Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. “As one of our agents, Monique has access to high-quality training, great marketing tools, powerful technology, and an unmatched social media program in the Catawba Valley area.”

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills is a full-service real estate brokerage company specializing in residential and commercial properties. Since starting in 2010, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills has continued to grow and helps buyers and sellers in the Foothills area.

Feel free to contact Monique Mitchell to help you with your real estate needs.

You can contact Monique by phone 828-474-0032 or,
visit her website Monique.Mitchell.BetterFoothills.com

On Thursday, September 21, 2023 the Downtown Hickory Art Crawl brings artists, art demonstrations and music to Downtown Hickory.

Artists will be displaying their creations in a four easy walkable city blocks. There will be pottery, paintings, woodworking, photography and much, much more. Please remember the art work is for sale!

The Kick-Off Party begins at 5:00 pm at Full Circle Arts, located at 42B Third Street NW. The works of Full Circle Arts members are highlighted. Maps of the Art Crawl route and the participants will be available. Make sure to pick one up so you do not miss out on any of the artists. The Art Crawl ends at 8:00 pm.

Check out the games, rides, fantastic foods, and more will be featured at the Hickory American Legion Fair from August 30, 2023 through September 4, 2023.

There will be live music every night.  Also check out the ride specials everyday.

Admission to the fair will be $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 7 to 12. Children 6 and younger are admitted free.

Opening Night Special: Admission is just $5 for Ages 7+. Ages 0-6 are Free.
Seniors and service veterans will be admitted for $5 starting at 5 p.m. on Sept. 1.

Visit their website for schedules and pricing.

https://hickoryfair.com/fair-2023/

Mark Allen (NMLS #2351873) an experienced mortgage professional licensed in North Carolina and Colorado has joined Ownership Mortgage as an Executive Loan Officer.

“I am so thrilled to be able to learn, grow, and build relationships with all of my clients and REALTOR® partners. At Ownership Mortgage we pride ourselves on speed, service, rates, and relationships and it matches my beliefs in this industry perfectly.

I pride myself on building a relationship with each one of my borrowers from the initial consultation to the pre-approval, and all the way to the closing table. My goal is for you to feel comfortable and truly understand the process step by step. Having an amazing team with me from the Agent, Processor, Closing Attorney, and everyone else supporting the loan, is a big part of making this happen for the client.

I promise you that I will do everything I can to get you the best mortgage solution for your situation and going above and beyond is the norm. Ownership Mortgage is always there for their clients, and I can tell you we all work together to get you to closing”

Mark lives in North Carolina with his wife, 2 children, and their 2 dogs. They moved to NC a little over a year ago and look forward to raising their family here and enjoying the growth that is happening in this part of the state.

Mark is based in the Hickory/Charlotte NC area and can be reached at
980-447-9909 or Mark@OwnershipMortgage.com

Ownership Mortgage (NMLS: 1907331)
3001 Brighton Blvd, Ste 732
Denver, CO 80216

Alexander County will host an Independence Celebration on Saturday, July 15, with the second installment of the Summer Concert Series followed by a fireworks display. Mock of Ages – The Ultimate Def Leppard Tribute will perform at 6:30 p.m. on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park, with pyrotechnics at Alexander Central High School at approximately 9:45 p.m.

Following the concert, Alexander County will host a patriotic fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. at ACHS near Cougar Stadium. The best locations to view the fireworks will be in parking areas at the high school, county administration, board of education, senior center, and other nearby lots.

The concert and fireworks are free and open to the public, courtesy of Alexander County Government. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show. Food trucks will be on-site for the concert. No dogs, coolers, or tents are allowed. All park rules and regulations apply.

Alexander County Courthouse Park is located at 101 West Main Avenue in Taylorsville.

Learn more at https://alexandercountync.gov/concerts.

Friday July 14th and Saturday July 15th

The North Carolina Blackberry Festival is a celebration of blackberries, cobbler, and fun! Held in Lenoir, North Carolina, the festival offers tons of family-friendly events.

There’s free music, kid’s activities, and a blackberry-eating contest. They have the Little Miss Blackberry Pageant and delicious blackberry cobbler for sale, while it lasts! You can find all sorts of tasty festival food and shop from hundreds of vendors. They even have a Blackberry Cobbler Parade! So, come get your fill of fun and blackberries during the North Carolina Black Berry Festival!

Hosted by the Downtown Lenoir Development Alliance in partnership with Downtown Lenoir, the festival is in its twentieth year.

The 2-day festival brings in upwards of 25,000 people from all over the state and is one of North Carolinas premiere streets festivals.

CLICK for the festival schedule >> NCblackberryfestival.com/festival-info/live-music

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https://www.ncblackberryfestival.com/

Ronshad Shabazz is a Raleigh, North Carolina native with black and gold blood as an Appalachian State graduate. In 2019, Shabazz graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and numerous App State basketball records. As one of the best players to have played there, Shabazz had the opportunity to pursue a professional career. Initially landing him on an NBA development roster he took his talents to Russia and eventually Finland.

While in these places he decided to pursue entrepreneur studies resulting in a love for real estate. Most days leading up to the career change time was spent researching investment strategies and systems to ensure success. Becoming a REALTOR has always been a thought but starting the New Year it felt like the best time to search for an opportunity with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. The qualities that made Shabazz successful as an athlete will be the same qualities applied to real estate on a day to day basis; perseverance, consistency, dedication, and reliability, to just name a few.

Dexter Coakley served as the keynote speaker Friday at the 2023 Legends Gala, where he was one of eight individuals recognized as a legend. Addressing the large crowd, he broke down his keys to success as:

S — Self-discipline
U — Unwavering commitment
C ­— Continuously learning
C ­— Clarity of purpose
E — Endurance and perseverance
S — Strong work ethic
S — Surrounding yourself with positive people

“App State, this is family,” said Coakley, whose son, Zahn, is a freshman newcomer on App State’s football team. “This place nurtured me. This place has molded me. This place has allowed me an opportunity to go be successful in life, to get drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, to play 10 years in the NFL, to have a successful post-NFL career. It all came from Appalachian State. It came because I gave my all to Appalachian State. That success didn’t come easy, and that success didn’t come by myself. I’ve never claimed, you’ve never heard and you’ll never hear that I did it by myself. It was a family, and this is family.”

“I am who I am because of Appalachian State.”

In addition to Coakley, the other legends honored Friday were Jane Albright (Basketball), Donna Breitenstein (Tennis), Jane Cline Jakubik (Soccer), Zachary Hollis (Track & Field/Cross Country), Ronshad Shabazz (Basketball), Danielle Thorpe (Track & Field) and Austin Trotman (Wrestling).

Charley Belcher emceed the annual event, and Director of Athletics Doug Gillin welcomed the crowd gathered in the Grandview Ballroom of the North End Zone facility. A surprise fireworks show lighting up the sky beyond the south end zone of Kidd Brewer Stadium provided entertainment following a live auction that included contributions that will increase scholarship support for App State student-athletes.

One theme for the night was a dress code that invited guests to wear their favorite App State-themed sneakers to go with their cocktail attire.

“It really is a family here,” Gillin said. “Everything great in life starts with relationships. You build your relationships in recruiting. You build your relationships with events like this.

“You see, as people come in, everybody’s got a big smile on their face. It’s just a really special event.”

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https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/6/28/athletics-2023-legends-gala-recap.aspx