Appalachian State University

This popular annual concert features Appalachian faculty, students and guest artists showcasing their talents in choreography and performance. The 2018 fall choreographers include students Hayley Beichkart, Rachel Bohannon, Emma Dubinski and Lyndsey Porter, faculty members Emily Daughtridge, Susan Lutz and Ray Miller, along with new work by guest artist Laura Pettibone.

This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.

Come enjoy an evening of music and drama as the Appalachian Opera Theatre in conjunction with the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra bring to life two one act operas. "The Old Maid and the Thief" by Menotti, and "Trouble in Tahiti" by Bernstein.

During his six years’ employment at Duke Energy, Landon Williams has worked as a Senior Business Energy Advisor and as a Senior Outreach Specialist. In these roles he gained first-hand knowledge of the variety of initiatives that Duke Energy is engaged in that are beyond what some might consider the “normal” utility business.

Unleash your creative spirit with a step-by-step paint class! Follow along with our instructor to create your own little masterpiece.

Participants will engage in a series of very specific integrated postures in fluid sequence—that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise.

Dr. Sushmita Chatterjee is Associate Professor of Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies in the Department of Cultural, Gender and Global Studies at Appalachian State University. Her research interests include feminist theory, queer theory, transnational studies, democratic theory, postcolonial theory, animal studies and visual politics.

Ellen Key is associate professor of government and justice studies and faculty affiliate of Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies.

The Appalachian Symphony Band will perform in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free.

During the past 26 years, the performance has opened the holidays with a festive, family-friendly concert featuring ensembles and orchestras from the Hayes School of Music. Performing this year are the Steely Pan Steel Band, Brass Choir, "Blazing Bassoons," Jazz Ensemble I, Horn Choir, Glee Club, Tuba/Euphonium Choir, Treble Choir, Flute Ensemble, University Singers, Trumpet Choir, Chamber Singers, and Symphony Orchestra. Ticket sales support scholarships for students in the Hayes School of Music.

Several times a year, to celebrate new exhibitions, the Turchin Center invites the public inside after hours, to “engage, discover and connect through the arts.” It’s an opportunity for art lovers to meet the artists, have some food and enjoy a cocktail while wandering one of the most exciting venues in town: a collection of seven galleries filled with a diverse mix of contemporary art from local, regional, national and international artists.

December 2018 Commencement ceremonies will be held at the Holmes Convocation Center.