Nightlife
Yianni's — 112 W. Union St., Morganton. 430-8700. Chris Cates, 8:45 p.m. Friday.
Museums & Galleries
Burke Arts Council — Jailhouse Gallery, 115 E. Meeting St., Morganton. 433-7282. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Mark Poteat's "Factory Diaries" in acrylics and Virginia Dale Williams' poetry on display Friday through Feb. 26. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Heritage Museum — 102 E. Union St., Morganton. 437-4104. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Old Burke County Courthouse, 305 E. Union St. Suite A100, Morganton.
History Museum of Burke County — Old City Hall Building, 201 W. Meeting St., Morganton. 437-1777. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Other times by appointment. Call ahead for group tours. Two floors of Burke County memories. "Vintage Clothing & Accessories for Special Occasions 1885-1985" through Feb. 28.
Morganton Railroad Depot — 624 S. Green St. Fully restored to its 1916 appearance, the Depot Museum contains photos and railroad memorabilia from the 19th-20th centuries. Call 437-1777.
Rock School Arts Foundation — 400 Main St. W., Valdese, Galleries I & II, Studio 101. 879-2129. www.visitvaldese.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekends by appointment. Student Art Expo by Draughn and East Burke High Schools and a Graphic Art Exhibition by Greg Mastin, Ken Modak and Robb Pritchard, Feb. 1-26. Artist and guest reception, 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 2 in Galleries I and II. Art 101 spring session starts at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 2 in Studio 101. $20 tuition per month. Heidi Thompson teacher. Call to enroll.
Studio XI — 617 S. Green St., Morganton. 433-0056 or the Enola Group at 433-2862. The Garden Gallery showcases pottery, paintings, jewelry, photography and fabric art.
Valdese Heritage Arts Center — 146 W. Main St., Valdese. 874-1849. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. This arts and crafts cooperative has pottery, baskets, wood carving, jewelry, stained glass, quilts, paintings and more.
Waldensian Museum — 208 Rodoret St., Valdese. 874-1111 or Valdese Tourism Office at 879-2126. Tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Other times by appointment.
Wineries
Lake James Cellars Winery — 204 E. Main St., Glen Alpine. 584-4551. Tasting room open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Raintree Cellars Winery — 3813 Sain Ave. off Miller Bridge Road, Connelly Springs. 397-5643. Tasting and sales noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Other times by appointment.
Waldensian Heritage Winery — 4940 Villar Lane, Valdese. 879-3202. 1-6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Miscellaneous
Collett Street Recreation Center — 300 Collett St. 438-5350. Morganton Classic Collectables Show Feb. 6 and 7. $3 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under. Call 439-1866. Project of the Morganton Parks and Recreation Department and the Morganton Men's Club.
Collett Street Recreation Center — 300 Collett St. 438-5350. Burke County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, 7 p.m. Feb. 6. $15. Tickets at The News Herald, CoMMA and the rec center. Leon Johnson and H. Clinton Foust Jr. being inducted.
Show times, dates, hours and bands may change without prior notice. Always call before going out. To be in Hot Ticket, e-mail your information to news@morganton.com by noon Tuesday.
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