Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
David Wood
Phone: 919-249-1120
Fax: 919-362-8655
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm
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 theatre. (Driving directions 
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- Upcoming Events - September
- Upcoming Events - October and Beyond...
- Rentals, Forms and Information
- History
Please note: ETix is a third-party service hosted by ETix and use of this service is offered strictly for the convenience of the ticket purchaser. Those choosing to utilize ETix will be charged a convenience fee based on the amount of the purchase with a minimum charge of $1.00. As the service provider, this convenience fee goes directly to ETix and has no relationship to the ticket price being charged.Tickets are only available at the box office on the day of the event.
Volunteer Ushers Needed
If you would like to volunteer to usher events at the Halle Cultural Arts Center please click HERE for The Volunteer Usher Job Description & Expectations and Application.
Pastel Society of North Carolina
Exhibit runs from August 24-September 25
Opening reception Friday, August 27, 6-8pm
Spotlight Gallery: Jillian Goldberg
The Pastel Society of Orange County was formed in 1993 by Lorie Callahan and twelve of her students at the Arts Center of Carrboro. Their first exhibition was at the Carrboro Town Hall in 1995. This was followed by an exhibition of the Pastel Society at the Chapel Hill Museum in 1999. The Pastel Society’s name changed to the Pastel Society of North Carolina in 2000. Today, the Pastel Society of North Carolina is represented in the International Association of Pastel Societies. To view further examples of pastel paintings by the membership and for further information, please visit their website at www.pastelsocietyofnc.com.
Along with the art exhibit and sale, the NC Pastel Society is holding a Silent Auction for a “Paint Around” painting. Bids start at $150.00 for this work of art with $10.00 increments. The auction runs through September 25, 2010.
Pizza & A Show ~ Family Movie Night at the Halle
Featuring “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (2010) (Rated PG)
Thursday, September 16, 6pm (doors 5:30)
Tickets: $5 and includes the meal.
All Ages. Follow the travails of wise-cracking middle school student Greg Heffley over the course of an academic year. A movie both adults and children will enjoy inspired by the books of Jeff Kinney. Critic Roger Ebert described the movie as, “Nimble, bright and funny. It doesn’t patronize. It knows something about human nature.” Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, children 2 & under FREE. Enjoy pizza while watching the movie. Bottled water and dessert is included while you sit back and enjoy the show.
Concert on the Campus ~ featuring Peak City Sound
Saturday, September 18, 7-9pm
Located on the Apex Town Campus at 73 Hunter St.
FREE
Peak City Sound is the official town band of Apex, NC, formed by Apex resident Jack Clayton. The band started as an idea that Clayton presented to the Apex Arts Council in the spring of 2008 for a Community Band with a twist. Unlike many “town bands” throughout the area, Peak City Sound would eschew the typical marches, polkas, and rags for a selection of 20th century pop music styles. In keeping with differing styles of music, Peak City Sound is made up of a mix of electric and acoustic instruments, and vocalists. From its inception the group has expanded to more than fifteen musicians and singers, all of whom are professionals in some occupation other than music. The Town Campus venue provides plenty of parking, lawn chair and picnic blanket space-so pack those supper snack baskets and come out and join us! Alcohol prohibited. Indoor restroom facilities available.
Art House Film Series ~ Amadeus (1984) Rated PG
Wednesday, September 22, 7 pm (doors 6:30 pm)
Tickets: $2
The satirical sensibilities of writer Peter Shaffer and director Milos Forman were ideally matched in this Oscar-winning movie adaptation of Shaffer’s hit play about the rivalry between two composers in the court of Austrian Emperor Joseph II--official royal composer Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham), and the younger but superior prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce). Salieri secretly loathes Mozart’s crude and bratty personality, but is astounded by the beauty of his music. That’s the heart of Salieri’s torment--although he’s in a unique position to recognize and cultivate both Mozart’s talent and career, he’s also consumed with envy and insecurity in the face of such genius. That such magnificent music should come from such a vulgar little creature strikes Salieri as one of God’s cruelest jokes, and it drives him insane.
Artist Kim Werfel presents: “This Business of Being an Artist: Resumes, Bios and Statements”
Thursday, Sept 23, 7pm-FREE
Kim Werfel is an artist and teacher who creates pastel portraits of people and animals that convey sensitivity to her subject’s personalities as well as capturing their likeness. Her paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout North Carolina. Commissioned portraits are held in New York, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina and Virginia. You can find her work with the Pastel Society of North Carolina’s exhibits, the Fine Art League of Cary’s exhibits and in Pittsboro’s downtown Chatham Arts Gallery. Kim has her B.F.A. degree in Advertising Design from NY Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY and her Masters of Science in Art Education from L.I. University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY. She is a former Wake County Art teacher and long-time advertising production coordinator for Time, Sports Illustrated and People Magazines, NYC, NY.
2nd Annual Beethoven and Blue Jeans Concert Series ~ Featuring Christopher Anderson Reed
Friday, September 24, 7 pm (doors: 6:30pm)
Saturday, September 25, 3 pm (doors: 2:30pm)
Tickets: $7 adults, $5 youth (16 and under)
Wear your blue jeans, and get ready for one of the most entertaining concerts of the year! Christopher Reed, Director of Apex’s Jordan Academy for the Performing Arts, is bringing his concert series, “Beethoven and Blue Jeans,” to the Halle for the 2nd year in a row. This relaxed concert will include laughter, audience interaction, and a rollicking good time – along with great music! Piano students and enthusiasts of all ages will not want to miss this one! Chris’ program will include Beethoven’s full Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op.53 - the “Waldstein” Sonata, selections from Debussy’s Estampes (1901), Vincent Persichetti ‘s Third Piano Sonata, Op.22 (1943), as well as works by Chopin and current Minnesota composer Wynn-Anne Rossi.
Just Announced - Additional Theatre Class and New Art Track Out Camps
Acting Out
Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm
Fees: $56-residents, $71-non-residents
#6792, Sept 30 –Nov 4 (no class Oct 14) (5 classes)
Ages 10-13. In this scene study class, students will sharpen their skills as they use scripted material to learn about character development, character relationships, rehearsal techniques and memorization. Each session ends with a “Sharing” for parents and friends. No experience necessary. Raleigh Little Theatre instructs. Limited to 12 participants.
Art Track Out Camps
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Fees: $140-residents, $155-non-residents
Camps held at the Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 North Salem St. Apex. Hands On Community Arts Instructs. Limited to 10 participants. All supplies included. Attendees should bring a drink and a snack. Homeschoolers are welcome at all camps!
Instructor, Tina Maloch, is a certified art teacher with 22 years of experience teaching art to all ages both in public schools, private settings and colleges. For more information, visit www.handsonarts.org.
#6794 Oct 11—15, 2010 Track 4
Ages 5-8. Explore a variety of arts media including wire sculpture, watercolor, soft pastels, drawing, nature crafts and much more.
#6795 Oct 18—22, 2010 Track 4
Ages 8-11. Explore a variety of arts media including clay sculpture, oil pastels, watercolor, drawing, printmaking and much more.
#6796 Nov 1—5, 2010 Track 3
Ages 5-8. Fun week of trying new things in art. Learn clay sculpture, intro to painting with acrylics, colored pencil techniques, drawing and much more.
#6797 Nov 15—19, 2010 Track 2
Ages 10-13. Learn great new skills including wire sculpture, silk painting, new techniques in watercolor, intro to perspective drawing and much more.
#6798 Dec 6—10, 2010 Track 1
Ages 5-8. Exciting week of skills in a variety of media including clay sculpture, watercolor, soft pastels, drawing and some holiday crafts.
Please see the Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Program Guide for registration information . Students may be registered at either the Apex Community Center or The Halle Cultural Arts Center. For more information call 249-1120.
Upcoming Events - OctobeR and Beyond...
Immortal Beloved (1994) Rated R
Wednesday, October 13 2010
7 pm (doors 6:30 pm)
Tickets: $2
This sumptuous and moving 1994 film written and directed by Bernard Rose investigates the artistic and romantic passions of one of the greatest composers of all time. Featuring a superb performance by Gary Oldman as Ludwig van Beethoven, Immortal Beloved is full of uncommonly vivid, rich imagery as it charts the tumultuous life of the deaf child prodigy and his rise to the height of musical achievement. Along the way, he attempts to play mentor to his nephew, attend to his many passionate romances—the most stable one was with a countess (Isabella Rossellini)--and fight bouts of depression and madness that ruled his life and his art. The film is framed around a “Rosebud”-type letter found after the composer’s death that makes up the crux of the story. Jeroen Krabbé playing Beethoven’s lifelong friend, attempts to discover who Beethoven’s muse really was, becoming as driven as his friend in discovering the unlikely identity of the composer’s “immortal beloved.”
AUDITIONS, AUDITIONS, AUDITIONS
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA by Pat Rosenthal and
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER by Karen Boettcher-Tate
Auditions: Mon, Oct 18, 7-9pm OR Tues, Oct 19, 7-9pm (choose one)
Callbacks: Thurs, Oct 21, 7-9pm
Rehearsals: Mon-Fri, Oct 25-Dec 9, 6:30-8:30pm plus some Saturday afternoons
Performance Dates: Fri, Dec 10, 7pm; Sat, Dec 11, 2pm and 7pm, Sun, Dec 12, 2pm
Director: Kathleen Rudolph, Raleigh Little Theatre
About Auditions: Ages 10 to adult are eligible to audition. Please come prepared to move – wearing sneakers or jazz shoes and comfortable clothes. Auditions will consist of movement, team building exercises and vocalization. **For the vocalization part of the audition, please write a description of your bedroom in 4 or 5 sentences and bring this with you. Please bring a list of any conflicts you have from October 25 through December 12 and fill out a Conflict Calendar (below). For more information, feel free to call Kathleen at 821-4579 x225 or email at Kathleen@raleighlittletheatre.org.
An Evening of Rhythm and Tap ~ Featuring Footnotes Tap Ensemble
Saturday, October 23 2010
7 pm (doors 6:30 pm)
Tickets: $5 Advance, $7 Door
“Finally, a talented adult rhythm tap company doing serious work. A wonderful alternative in our dance community.” - Gene Medler Director, North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble
Footnotes Tap Ensemble (FTE), was founded by Robin Vail and Mimi Benjamin in 2002. The Ensemble’s mission is to promote, educate and perform this truly unique American dance art through annual Ensemble Concerts, Community Concerts and Tap Workshops. FTE continues to gain recognition throughout the Triangle and the tap community for its varied and highly acclaimed repertoire and affordable workshops teaching “classic tap.” Footnotes has commissioned works from Michelle Dorrance, Josh Hilberman, Robert Perera, Dorothy Wasserman, Lane Alexander and Gene Medler; Director of the highly acclaimed North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble.
Lenore Rafael in Concert
Saturday, October 30 2010
7 pm (doors: 6:30 pm)
Tickets: Tickets: $10 adults, $8 students 18 and under
A Steinway world renowned Artist, jazz pianist Lenore Raphael is considered one of the “best pianists in the jazz mainstream today” by jazz critics, radio hosts and audiences internationally, who appreciate great, swinging jazz that has both melody and harmony. While she is a wonderful player with incredible technique, she never loses touch with the emotional content of the tunes she plays. A Grammy consideration nominee for her album “Invitation,” she will perform tunes from the Great American songbook of Gershwin, Rogers & Hart and Cole Porter and also some of her award-winning original compositions.
Accompanying Lenore will be two of the Research Triangle’s best musicians...Rick Eckberg on bass and Peter Ingram on drums. Lenore has performed with Eckberg during a special broadcast on WAMC FM in Albany, NY and Ingram, an active drummer in the area, also owned the famed jazz club, The Frog and Nightgown in Raleigh in the 1970’s.
Farinelli il Castrato (1994) Rated R
Wednesday, November 10 2010
7 pm (doors 6:30 pm)
Tickets: $2
The performer known as Farinelli, born Carlo Broschi (Stefano Dionisi), was famous in the 18th century as the world’s greatest castrato, a male singer whose testicles were removed in childhood so that he would retain the high, clear voice of a child while gaining the control and power of an adult vocalist. A strikingly gifted singer with a range of more than three octaves, Farinelli was given little choice but to sacrifice his manhood in exchange for his art. Carlo’s father declared early on that he should only sing the songs of his brother Riccardo (Enrico LoVerso), and while Farinelli’s fame gives Riccardo’s career a needed boost, the mediocrity of Riccardo’s compositions holds Farinelli back. When the singer is given the opportunity to work with the great composer Handel (Jeroen Krabbe), his brother’s jealousy and Farinelli’s own poorly chosen career alliances stand in his way. Farinelli il Castrato received a Golden Globe award as Best Foreign Language Film of 1994 and an Academy Award nomination in the same category.
Rentals, Forms and Information
- Facility Brochure
- Rental Request Worksheet
- Alcohol Permit
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- Floorplans
- Artist Application
- Instructor Application
- Artist/Gallery Contract
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.
Upstairs was the Mayor’s office and a theatre with opera style seating an
d 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.