Alex Art ... Promoting the Arts in Alexander County

Hiddenite sisters Rita Payne Ledford and Alva Payne Hoke have been tremendously involved in the Hiddenite Center since day one. They worked as volunteers for years and faithfully served as "cheerleaders" for the Hiddenite Center. One other place you find them in faithful attendance is the Center's Adult Oil Painting Classes. They began this class years ago and have produced a massive amount of work that is now in the hands of many appreciative fans and family. Their love of travel is apparent, as much of their subject matter is destinations they have enjoyed. As sisters, they share much together, but their artistic bond is very strong. The Hiddenite Center is committed to promoting emerging artists from our area. While the sisters are not considered newcomers to the art world, this is a new opportunity for us to honor them because of their work, and to just admire the work as well! Visit the gallery in July as we celebrate the shared talents of sisters!

There is no admission to the Gallery for exhibits or receptions, and the public is urged to experience this opportunities as a chance to learn and growth culturally!

Award-winning Carolina Style Chorus to Perform
July 22 at The Hiddenite Center

The Carolina Style Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will perform their award-winning music Thursday, July 22nd at The Hiddenite Center.  The event includes dinner at 7:00 pm followed by the musical performance at approximately 8:00 pm.  Reservations are $15 per person. 

The Carolina Style Chorus has performed all over the southeast, and they were just named the best mid-sized Sweet Adeline chorus in the region. The region includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and parts of Tennessee. Carolina Style also won 3rd place among all choruses—both large and small—in the region during their annual competition in March.

 “We’re thrilled to be coming back to Taylorsville to perform,” said Carolina Style Director, Jean Danaher.  “We have members from this area, and the audiences in Taylorsville have always been so supportive and enthusiastic. We love having sharing are our exciting brand of music, and we’re always delighted to be performing here.” 

The CAROLINA STYLE CHORUS is located in Conover, and has been entertaining audiences for nearly 40 years.  The group sings 4-part barbershop harmony and is part of Sweet Adelines International.  The July 22 show at The Hiddenite Center will include music, dancing, costumes, and comedy, and will appeal to all ages. There will also be performances by barbershop quartets.  The group performs a variety of musical styles including Gospel, Broadway, Motown, and standards. 

Carolina Style is among the top Barbershop choruses in the Southeast and has won numerous regional awards as well as International honors against some of the best small Sweet Adeline choruses in the world.  With more than 40 voices, the chorus produces a thrilling sound and choreography that are creative and entertaining. 

For more information or to make your reservation which includes dinner and entertainment, call The Hiddenite Center at 632-6966 or e-mail at info@hiddenitecenter.com. 

Hiddenite Center events and exhibits are made possible in part through the generosity of the Alexander County Commissioners, the North Carolina Arts Council (Grassroots and General Support), R.Y. and Eileen Lackey Sharpe Family Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Hiddenite Center.

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