The weather in Hickory, NC is just gorgeous after we've become accustomed to the cooler temps, shorter days and the DST change. 60s during the day and 40s at night, low humidity and bright sunny skies, Perfect! I love western North Carolina just for this.
Lo and behold, the holiday season is quickly approaching. Downtown Hickory invites everyone to the Christmas tree lighting Friday, November 19th on Union Square. Our mayor, the ever-popular, Rudy Wright, will hit the switch for the lights on the tree. Music from Rick Cline and Nathan Hefner will fill the crisp air while Mr. and Mrs. Claus meet and greet one and all starting at 6:30 pm next Friday evening. You don't want to miss this!
Taste Full Beans plans their 10 year anniversary on Thursday, November 18th starting at 6 pm with wine, food, coffee and entertainment at 7 from the Lost Jewels of Ghawazee, a local belly dancing troupe. Edgar and DW have filled our cups with opulent coffees and teas, our plates with scrumptious foods while we've admired the works of local artists for a decade. Foothills Painters displays their works now for their Holiday Show and Sale through December 4th. Each month, Taste Full Beans, also, hosts Poetry Hickory on the 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 pm with Scott Owens as facilitator of native NC writers. There is usually an "open mike" session following the guest speaker. Come out and see what you're missing.
The fall foliage is peaking now in Hickory, though disappointing from lack of rain, it is still magnificent at dawn and dusk. Come take a look at Western NC this season!
