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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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.
Visual Arts Exhibit - Watercolor Society of North Carolina
February 11-March 23
This exhibition of creative works by members of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina adds a splash color and light to this winter season. Founded in 1972, WSNC is a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen and promote watercolor throughout North Carolina. The exhibition features recent works by some of the most noted watercolor artists in the piedmont region.
Also on exhibit: “OPEN TO POSSIBILITY,” Ceramic works by Emily Rubin Malpass. Emily Rubin Malpass was born and raised in the Carolinas and has been experimenting with possibilities at the potter’s wheel since she was in middle school. She now lives in Apex with her husband Matthew and cat George.
And in the SPOTLIGHT GALLERY: Haitian Artists- All proceeds to benefit Hearts With Haiti.
Barrowburn~ Traditional Irish Music for St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 13 2010, 8 pm (doors -7:30 pm)
Tickets: $8.00
Come celebrate with Barrowburn, Raleigh’s own traditional Celtic band. They are equally at home ripping through a set of jigs or reels as they are rendering the simple beauty of a slow air. They perform both legacy and contemporary ballads from the tradition as well as comical pub songs. In concert they demonstrate their love for Celtic music, but do so from an American perspective. DON’T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR GREEN!! For more information about this celebrated band go to www.barrowburn.net .
Pizza & A Show ~ Family Movie Night at the Halle
Featuring: “Princess and the Frog”
Thursday, March 18 2010, 6 pm (doors-5:30 pm)
Tickets: $5 and include the meal
All Ages. Spend a fun-filled evening viewing this fairy tale set in Jazz Age-era New Orleans and centered on a young girl named Tiana and her fateful kiss with a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again. We set up tables and ONLY 70 chairs for this special event. Enjoy pizza while watching the movie. Additionally, bottled water and dessert is included while you sit back and enjoy the show. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Carolina Philharmonic presents, “The Emperor”
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8 pm (doors-7:30)
Tickets: $15-door, $10-advance, $5-Children and Students 18 and under and Seniors 65+
"From Carnegie Hall to your doorstep..."
The Halle Cultural Arts Center is pleased to present the Triangle premiere appearance of Maestro David Michael Wolff and the Carolina Philharmonic, North Carolina's Premier Chamber Orchestra to Apex. A regular guest artist at Carnegie Hall and other major venues throughout the world, Maestro Wolff recently launched the Carolina Philharmonic, serving Fayetteville, Southern Pines, Greenville and Raleigh. Their whirlwind first season (as West Side Chamber Orchestra) took them from Fayetteville, Southern Pines and Greenville to Carnegie Hall, where a large audience brought repeatedly to its feet convinced the Presenters to invite the Orchestra back to Carnegie in Spring 2010. Indeed, everywhere the orchestra has performed has earned its musicians standing ovations and ecstatic accolades. For more information about the Carolina Philharmonic go to www.carolinaphil.com.
Aesop's (Oh So Slightly Updated) Fables by Kim Espo Wyile
Friday, April 16, 8pm (doors-7:30 pm);
Saturday, Apr 17, 8pm (doors-7:30 pm);
Sunday, Apr 18, 2pm(doors-1:30 pm)
Tickets: $7 adults, $5 children 12 and under
Director: Kathleen Rudolph, Raleigh Little Theatre
This short comic play weaves some of Aesop’s most famous fables into a show that’s fun, fast-paced and full of surprises. Contains: Dog and the Bone; Tortoise and the Hare; Lion and the Mouse; Fox and the Grapes; The Miller, His Son And the Donkey; and The Country Maid.
Grey Seal Puppets Present "Salsa Cinderella"
Rescheduled: Saturday, May 22,
10 am (doors-9:30am) and 2 pm (doors-1:30pm)
Grey Seal Puppets bring their whimsical approach to storytelling and exquisite puppet design to a new performance, “Salsa Cinderella.” The classic tale of love and footwear is told with a spicy twist! Take a fresh look at the story of Cinderella re-told with South of the Border flavor. An original musical score by Charlotte composer John Alexander will have you fighting the urge to mambo in the aisles. This show is sure to delight the salsa fan in everyone! Pass the tortilla chips, please
Rentals, Forms and Information
- Facility Brochure
- Short Term Rental Form
- 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.