Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources The Halle Cultural Arts Center
Rock Kershaw, Cultural Arts Center Coordinator
Phone: 919-249-1120
Fax: 919-362-8655
The Halle Cultural Arts Center of Apex is located at 237 North Salem Street in Historic downtown Apex. It currently has 3 galleries, 2 studio classrooms, and a 135 seat jewel box theatre.
Hue and Stone
Friday, April 11-May 16. Art exhibit featuring the works of watercolorists Amy Hautman and Linda Dallas and stone sculptor Philip Hathcock.
Summer Breezes
Friday, May 23-June 28. Opening reception, Friday, May 23, 6:30-8:30pm. Eight person exhibit featuring: Karin Baumeister-Rehm, bird houses; Mark Brand, Outer Banks photography; Leona K. Cauley, still life and flower painting; Ron Carney, coastal photography; Jane Hanck, watercolor; Maria Lynn Heaton, mixed media; Richard Johnson, Caribbean landscapes and Martha Odins, watercolor.
Big Noise Dixie Boys
Friday, May 9, 7:30pm, general admission tickets: $10 available at the Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., 249-1120 and the Apex Community Center. 53 Hunter St., 249-3402.
The Big Noise Dixie Boys combine the finest jazz musicians in central North Carolina to showcase a refreshing regeneration of the good ‘ole days, expressed through the happiest and most uplifting jazz genre. The band includes: Gregg Gelb, clarinet; Steve Anderson, piano; Ramon Kenan, trumpet; John Kennedy, trombone; George Knott, string bass, tuba and Jason Spiesman, drums.
Pierce Pettis and Tom Kimmel
Thursday, May 15, 8pm, general admission tickets: $12 available at the Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., 249-1120 and the Apex Community Center. 53 Hunter St., 249-3402. Presented by the Halle Cultural Arts Center and Six String Café.
See two of the most renowned singer/songwriters of this generation. These two folk musicians have toured throughout the United States and are adored by both critics and the public alike.
Pierce Pettis’ music is distinguished by his uncanny ability to capture universals in human experience by drawing on the humor and trials in daily life. His music can simultaneously pull on our hearts and keep us laughing. The beautiful harmonies, inventive yet subtle percussion, strong guitar, and rich vocals are a constant throughout his body of work.
Tom Kimmel’s music, poetry and stories invite his listeners toward a sweet introspection, making for a curious depth of feeling that that often surprises them. While dozens of his songs have been recorded over the years by artists from Johnny Cash to Joe Cocker, his own albums and live performances have increasingly elicited expressions of appreciation for hearts touched and lives changed.
Easy Company with special guest Abraham Leonard
Saturday, May 31, 7:30pm, general admission tickets: $6 available at the Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., 249-1120 and the Apex Community Center. 53 Hunter St., 249-3402.
Now standing at 13 musicians and tons of instruments, this small orchestra plays original eclectic rock music with folk, acoustic and Celtic overtones and rhythms. This local band includes: Gabriel Nardin, composer, guitars, bouzoukie, lead vocals; Ales Georgeson, vocals, glockenspiel; Austin Summers, trap kit drums; Andy Koch, flute, whistles; Benjamin Paynter, horns, banjo, vocals; Ben Martin, horns; Mat Burke, percussion; Keri Rehm, piano, keyboards; Sora Jeon, violin; Will Tiberius Franke, violin; Emma Dunlap-Grube, cello, and Alex Craig, cello.
Apex native and Appalachian State music major, Abraham Leonard warms up the evening with his original acoustic guitar performance.
Photography
May 6-27, 4:30-5:30pm Tues. (4 classes) Ages 13+. $100 (R), $106 (NR). Limited to 10 participants. Aimee Bickers teaches the different aspects of photography such as light, composition, creativity, editing and more. Final week of the session will include an optional, quick print competition. REGISTER AT THE APEX COMMUNITY CENTER, 53 Hunter St., 249-3402.
- Operating Procedures
- Short Term Rental Form
- Long Term Rental Form
- Alcohol Permit
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- Floorplans
The Halle Cultural Arts Center was built as the Town of Apex Town Hall in 1912. The population of Apex was estimated at 700. Construction cost was $7,500.
It served many purposes. Outside the front door on the sidewalk was a hand operated pump well. The first floor contained a farmers’ market offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, and fresh chickens. A firehouse and two jail cells were in the rear. A ticket office was near the front door. One of the jail keys is on display.
Upstairs was the Mayor’s office and a theatre with opera style seating and large windows for ventilation (HVAC today!). It was a home for silent movies, dramas and musicals, as well as the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. It is located in the heart of the downtown Historic District and is perfect for exhibitions, musicals, dances, plays, speechifying, receptions, chautauquas, fund raisers, and celebrations.