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The Symphony Band is conducted by Kevin Gray Richardson. The program includes "Across the Halpipe" by Samuel Hazo, "Of Sailors and Whales" by W. Francis McBeth, "Down a Country Lane" by Aaron Copland, "At Dawn They Slept" by Jay Bocook and "Unter dem Doppeladler" by Josef Franz Wagner.

“Miscast” is a variety show featuring actors who sing dream roles from musicals in which they would never be cast due to their unsuitability for a given part. For example, genders may be swapped or unconventional costumes and voices may be employed. The show puts aside stereotypes and allows students the opportunity to do something the world might say they can’t.

The Hayes School of Music presents Duo Piano Recital featuring faculty members Melissa Lesbines and Rodney Reynerson with James Douthit and Bair Shagdaron. The program includes works by Johannes Brahms, Antonín Dvořák, Gabriel Fauré and John Philip Sousa.

Trash Fashion is a community movement that values the invention of fashionable products created out of goods deemed useless, unwanted, imperfect, or disposable.

With the many advances taking place in the energy storage space, it is an exciting time to review the latest developments in the market. Sal Gill is the Global Business Development Manager for ABB’s Power Consulting services business and has been leading consulting engagements in the power industry for 10+ years dealing with utility and industry clients around the world.

The Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies has joined the Department of Philosophy and Religion in co-organizing a panel discussion on “The Revolutionary Claim of '68: Remembering a Global Upheaval at 50.” Panelists include Dr. Michael Behrent (History), Dr. Nancy Love (Government and Justic Studies), Dr. Thomas Pegelow Kaplan (Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies), and Dr. Joe Weiss (Philosophy and Religion).

Join Team Sunergy for a screening of the new documentary video “Runnin’ on Shine,” which chronicles the recent history of Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team. A panel discussion with team members will also be held.

The program features Juwan Alston from the Charlotte Ballet, Visual Artists Carolyn Crocker Rue and Abigail Arnett and Ariel Shores, Appalachian Wind Ensemble Concerto winner.

For the seventh time, Appalachian will host the annual STEAM Expo in conjunction with the North Carolina Science Festival. Over 26 schools with students from grades 6 through 12 will be attending this free event over 2500 students currently registered to attend. The North Carolina Science Festival is an annual statewide celebration of STEM that occurs every April across North Carolina.

Public seminar by two scholars whose work addresses climate displacement and other climate injustices faced by communities around the world. Dr. Anthony Oliver-Smith has a long record of award-winning research, publications and consultation on issues relating to disasters and displacement in Peru, Honduras, India, Brazil, Jamaica, Mexico, Japan, and the United States. Dr. Elizabeth Marino’s research explores the relationships among climate change, vulnerability, slow and rapid onset disasters, human migration, and sense of place.

This event has been canceled. The moderator is attempting to reschedule it. Andrew (Drew) Jenkins, M.S., Lecturer and Curator of the I.W. Carpenter Jr Herbarium at Appalachian State University will serve as moderator for this panel discussion that explores a multidiscipline approach to address the science and policies for balancing recreation and conservation in imperiled natural areas.

The community is invited to join in the celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. This festive evening will include live music by Boone’s favorite classic jazz band, The Lucky Strikes. In addition to the refreshments, cash bar and incredible art, interpretive dancers, birthday cake and other special activities will make this anniversary extra-special.