This theater is a slice of history! I would choose it over any of the big chains anyday. Why?…read moreTicket prices vary between $5-$7 per person (depending on time of day) and concessions are even inexpensive as well. We paid around $3 for a small popcorn. The theater has plenty of seating and the staff are all so friendly! There are stairs so be sure to check the website which tells which films are being shown upstairs for anyone who has limited mobility. The seats are surprisingly newer & very comfortable. They "rock" or "give" a bit for anyone who likes to lean back instead of sit on what feels like a wall of bricks (like most old theater seating.) Lastly, parking deck is directly across the street if you can't find street parking. Enjoy your movie!

This place is fantastic! If you are looking for a great place to take your family or a date. This…read moreis the place. It is a family owned theatre with concession prices and ticket prices that are affordable. In this economy that is hard to find .The theatre has been updated and is handicap accessible. The staff there are very friendly and welcoming .

Great shows with a typically very talented local cast. It is really nice to have such a great…read morefacility and production company in our town. Every season brings a series of new and high quality theater productions. Meet and Greets after each show are always fun, too. Very reasonable admission prices, too!

From the owner: We have been providing quality live theatre for the past 30+ years.read more

great venue for concerts. i've attended 3. with the exception of molly hatchet all were great…read more molly hatchet to say where terrible would be a compliment. music to load, couldn't understand a word they sang. You had 3-4 60-70 year old guys with a young kid singer that would make the original members turn over in their grave. they butchered every song

Great venue. It's in the middle of a neighborhood and easy to get to. Beats driving to Charlotte…read moreand dealing with traffic and difficult parking. You can order concessions from your seat. Great venue.

I love it here. I am a very science-y girl, I love anything to do with science and medicine. So, of…read morecourse, I started coming here a few years ago. The planetarium shows are gorgeous, my particular favorite was one about monarch butterfly migration. The Aquarium and reptile section is so cool, you get to see these massive tortoises and an alligator named Lucy, pet sting rays, fish of all kinds, etc. You can also explore the human body section and the physics section, where you can play on a special pulley system on a physics playground. There is also a section with insects where you can take a closer look at different types of preserved butterflies. And, every three years or so, they hold a butterfly exhibit where you can watch the butterflies flutter about. They'll even give you some sugar water on your finger, and butterflies will come flocking to you and even land on you! I had the privilege of being present for it last year and butterflies landed on me left and right, I absolutely felt like Snow White! All in all, the Catawba Science Center is a family friendly learning environment that is perfect for field trips of all kinds. You won't regret visiting!

The Catawba Science Center is located next to the Hickory Art Museum in the SALT complex so I…read morestopped here too. It was about $15 to visit the museum. I had reciprocity but didn't think to ask about it and they didn't ask like is done at the other museums. The Science Center was on the small side and a lot of the exhibits were out of order. The exhibits they had seemed geared more to younger children. So there wasn't a lot there. I never found my way to the aquarium as that is apparently in another building and that was not mentioned. The planetarium show wasn't starting until 2pm so that was disappointing. I will go back with my reciprocity to see the building I missed.

We were hesitant after reading some of the reviews but really didn't have another option and much…read moreto our delight this place was great! Counter staff was friendly and quick, place was well lit, clean restrooms and working equipment. We could not have asked for better. Don't hesitate! Go have fun and enjoy bowling!

The old guy at the front desk is rude and racist towards people whose skin color is not white. we…read morehad to wait over an hour for a lane and we were not allowed to sit down on the extra tables. They had multiple lanes open, we were the only ones that had to wait for a lane. Cash only and rude customers service

Pretty decent theater with decent service! I recently went to go see the Michael Jackson movie and…read moreit was terrific! Projection was easy to see and sound was clear and audible (although a bit loud for these sensitive ears). Auditoriums are well kept, and popcorn is yummy. They even have a little arcade! The only downside for me is that the prices are a little high for my taste, but honestly, I don't mind since the popcorn is good and I'm never really hungry anyway. All I need is a drink and I'm good to go. I'll be back tomorrow to see the new Mario galaxy movie!

We saw a movie while up in Hickory in 3D, the auditorium was fine and the theater looked clean…read more When the movie came on it was VERY blurry and it turned out the staff didn't use the correct 3D filter so we lost around 10 minutes at the start of the movie....I guess the good part (being sarcastic) is that there were 30 minutes of previews....!

I received my order as described, on time, for an excellent price. Highly recommended.read more

My child became a much better violinist under the instruction of Miss Amanda. She patiently…read moreanswered his questions. The recital was well done. I appreciated that she said she didn't have time to work with students who didn't practice. To improve your musical skills, you need to practice your instrument. A challenge of Music & Arts is rescheduling lessons.

Awesome vintage little shop tucked away in downtown Hickory! Candise is the sweetest shop owner I…read morethink I have ever met. She was patient with my EXTREMELY EXCITED children who LOVED her shop too!! She has something for absolutely everyone. We bought her antique windows and will return to shop and possibly consign with her. She is awesome!

If I could give this place 10 stars I would! I was in town from Richmond, VA and stumbled in on a…read morewhim. I was actually looking for a dress to wear to a rehearsal dinner and wedding but was going to stop in for fun as I didn't think I would find anything like that in there. Boy was I wrong!! Candace sized up me and my style in a warm and inviting way and I was off to trying them on. Normally my shopping trips are successful if I can find 1 thing I like that fits. I found 3 dress, two tops, shorts, sunglasses and earrings that I am in love with! Including dresses for both my events - the JACKPOT! To top it off I accidentally left one of my dresses behind and drove out of town for the wedding and Candace actually brought the dress to my hotel. Wow - just WOW. Do yourself a huge favor and stop in to this amazing business with top notch personnel. You might just have a epically magical experience that you weren't expecting!

I had lunch at B-52's American Bar & Grill while in Downtown Newton. The restaurant was recommended…read moreto me and B-52 is a Veteran themed bar and has tributes on the walls to those members who served. Service was friendly here and I was given a choice of a seat at the bar; a high top or low top table. My waitress was very friendly and kept checking in and brought me more tea and even a cup to go. The menu is large with typical bar foods. I went with the fish and chips that were on special and it came with two sides so I did fries and mac n cheese. The mac n cheese was delicious and even came with extra cheese on top. The portion of fries and fish was generous but I didn't know I would be getting fish sticks. So it wasn't what I was expecting. Only a fork was provided in the napkin when a knife would have been useful. The prices were reasonable too. If I make it back this way again I'd stick with the burger next time.

Great wings, egg rolls also very good…read more Burgers looked great but tried a chicken sandwich.