Feeding Friendships in the Community – a benefit for the Hickory Soup Kitchen.

“Hootenanny” is a Scottish word meaning “celebration” and/or “party.” With the Scots being one of the biggest groups of settlers in the Appalachian region of North America (bringing with them their whiskey-making tradition and methods, leading to the area’s “moonshining” tradition) it is not surprising that hootenanny became an Appalachian colloquialism.

There is so much fun to be had at the Kyle and Friends Hootenanny! The night begins at 6 p.m. with live tunes crooned by our favorite house band, Wires and Wood. More than 25 of the Southeast’s Best Chefs will offer tasty and tempting nibbles. Nosh while sippin’ regional spirits and wines, and chuggin’ craft brews.

Tuck in your kerchief as the chefs prepare swine to feast on, side dishes to devour, and desserts to tempt the sweetest tooth. Grab a partner and come on down! The best part of the hootenanny? Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Hickory Soup Kitchen!

The Hickory Soup Kitchen

In March of 1983 lay leaders of six “downtown” churches began serving the hungry on a rotating basis. By 1985, the kitchen was serving 25-90 people five days a week and the old Highland Fire Station became its first permanent home.

During 1990, the kitchen outgrew its space and needed more space. The City of Hickory offered the old Post Office Annex for a new facility. This is the present location of the Hickory Soup Kitchen. A building campaign raised $220,000 for renovations, including a walk-in freezer/refrigerator, shower facilities, and a modern kitchen with up-to-date institutional appliances.

Hollar Mill

Destination Hollar Mill includes Highland Avenue, Hickory’s premier fine dining restaurant, and The Crossing at Hollar Mill, a 10,000-square-foot full-service rental venue and concert hall. The businesses were founded with a mission to offer extreme hospitality to each guest. The company is committed to preserving Hickory’s history and honoring it with sustainable and thoughtful development.

If You Go: Kyle and Friends Hootenanny, Monday, March 28, 2016 at Highland Avenue Restaurant. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $175 per person. Purchase before March 6 and save $25. Purchase tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2501062.

For more information, call (828) 267-9811 or visit www.highlandavenuerestaurant.com

Highland Avenue Restaurant
883 Highland Avenue SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Open Monday – Saturday at 5 p.m.
(828) 267-9800
www.highlandavenuerestaurant.com

The Crossing at Hollar Mill
883 Highland Avenue SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-9464
www.thecrossinghickory.com