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The Russian National Ballet on the stage of the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Photo: Troy Tuttle

Art for Life: All across our campus, Appalachian presents diverse and vibrant arts programs that enrich the cultural and intellectual climate of the campus and region.

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Join us for an event or exhibition — you can find one nearly every day of the year, for nearly every age level and interest.

Arts as Curriculum

The arts offer innovative ways to learn about the world. Appalachian's academic arts programs are varied and diverse, and students have many opportunities to experience, interpret, understand, record and shape culture through the arts at Appalachian.

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From the Rosen Outdoor Scuplture Exhibition

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Arts Calendar

Jun
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Summer Dance Series
June 4 - 27, 2019
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
4
African Dance with Sherone Price
June 4, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
5
Pilates with Marianne Adams
June 5, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
6
Salsa with Emily Daughtridge and Marco Meucci
June 6, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
7
Inkalicious
June 7, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
An ongoing open studio experience that explores the magic of alcohol inks. Experienced inkers and novices alike play with the vibrant medium, often finding success as they explore new ways of creating art. There is a fun intergenerational aspect to the class when Appalachian students attend, bringing laughter and music.
Jun
7
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Dec
7
My Place or Yours?
Jun 7 - Dec 7, 2019
“My Place, or Yours?” is an exploration into the politics and practice of collaborative work. The artists in this exhibition have all arrived here with the goal of making work together, from a distance. More specifically, the majority of the participants here have embarked on a journey through the philosophy and practice of “Artistic Surrogacy.”
Jun
7
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Dec
7
Refugee: Bill Brown
Jun 7 - Dec 7, 2019
According to the Global Citizen there are an estimated 25.4 million refugees worldwide and that number is growing. Regionally beloved artist and philanthropist, Bill Brown wanted to do something to help relieve this international crisis. The sculptor turned to what he knows best—creating his Refugee Series.
Jun
7
Tai Chi with Tim Winecoff
June 7, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
11
Yoga with Caroline Daniel
June 11, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
12
Jazz Dance with Susan Lutz
June 12, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
13
Hip Hop Dance with Katrina Locklin
June 13, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
14
Contemporary Modern/Jazz Dance with Sarah Quinn
June 14, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
15
Gelli Printing: The Basics
June 15, 2019
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Gelli Printing is all the rage! If you are looking for a new and exciting approach to your art, this workshop is for you. Create colorful and unique backgrounds using soft silicone Gelli Plates, acrylic paint, stencils, stamps, plants, and found objects.
Jun
17
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Jul
26
Exercise and Art for Health (EArtH) Summer Camp
Jun 17 - Jul 26, 2019
Campers will participate in play-based activities, sport and cooking classes designed by Appalachian professors and local experts. Activates will be at the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences and at the Greenway. The camp is for children 8-11 years old.
Jun
18
Musical Theatre Dance with Ray Miller
June 18, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
19
Ballet with Regina Gulick
June 19, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
20
Erick Hawkins Dance with Jessica Wood
June 20, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
21
Inkalicious
June 21, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
An ongoing open studio experience that explores the magic of alcohol inks. Experienced inkers and novices alike play with the vibrant medium, often finding success as they explore new ways of creating art. There is a fun intergenerational aspect to the class when Appalachian students attend, bringing laughter and music.
Jun
21
Hip-Hop Dance with Elijah Grady
June 21, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
25
Egyptian Belly Dance with Cindy Tate
June 25, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
26
Contemporary Modern Dance with Abby Buhler
June 26, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
27
Ballet with Sarah Quinn
June 27, 2019
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
The Summer Dance Series provides open classes of various dance styles and bodywork for all ages and ability levels. Classes offered in previous years have included ballet, hip hop, Pilates, modern dance, jazz, Gyrokinesis, yoga, African dance, creative dance, hula, salsa, musical theatre dance, capoeira, folk dance and more.
Jun
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Aug
3
An Appalachian Summer Festival
Jun 29 - Aug 3, 2019
Presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts & Cultural Programs, this annual celebration of the performing and visual arts is held every July in venues across the university campus, and features an eclectic, diverse mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming. Celebrating its 35th season in 2019, the festival has risen in stature to become one of the nation’s most highly respected summer festivals, acclaimed for the breadth and quality of its artistic programming.
Jun
29
Ben Folds with the Winston-Salem Symphony
June 29, 2019
8:00 pm
Pianist, singer-songwriter and North Carolina native Ben Folds opens the 35th anniversary season of An Appalachian Summer Festival with an unforgettable evening of genre-bending music featuring the Winston-Salem Symphony. According to the Vibes Music Blog, “on stage, he is just a wonder to watch, as a pianist, as a lyricist, as a composer, a conductor and as a man.”
Jun
30
Broyhill Chamber Ensemble: The Trio Takes Form
June 30, 2019
7:00 pm
Join us for the Broyhill Chamber Ensemble’s critically acclaimed Reflections Series International, as violinist Gil Morgenstern celebrates his 35th season as Artistic Director of the chamber music ensemble that has served as the cornerstone of the festival’s classical music programming. The opening concert, “The Trio Takes Form,” charts the progression of the popular trio form over 75 years, from Haydn to Beethoven to Mendelssohn.
Jul
2
Young People’s Global Film Series: Sing Street (2016)
July 2, 2019
6:00 pm
During the economic recession of Dublin, Ireland in 1985, teenager Conor Lawlor is forced to adjust to a new inner-city public school, where the kids are tough and the teachers even tougher. To impress the girl of his dreams, Conor starts his own rock band with a group of nerds and non-musicians.
Jul
2
Broyhill Chamber Ensemble: Bridging the Classical and Romantic Divide
July 2, 2019
7:00 pm
The Broyhill Chamber Ensemble and its Reflections Series International continues with “Bridging the Classical and Romantic Divide.” The program compares and contrasts the end of one compositional era and the beginning of a new one over the span of 50 years, featuring works by Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann.
Jul
3
ArtTALKS: Bill Brown
July 3, 2019
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
According to the Global Citizen there are an estimated 25.4 million refugees worldwide and that number is growing. The United Nations Refugee Agency reports that of that number, over 52% are children. Regionally beloved artist and philanthropist, Bill Brown will talk about why he decided to create his refugee series as a way for one artist to make a difference in the world by contributing to the awareness of the crisis and encouraging others to do the same.
Jul
3
Lunch & Learn: Meet the Sculptor!
July 3, 2019
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Regionally beloved sculptor and philanthropist, Bill Brown will provide a fascinating preview of his stunning exhibition entitled “Refugee,” a collection of sculptures created in response to the growing international crisis affecting millions around the globe.
Jul
3
Weicholz Global Film Series: A Taxi Driver (2017)
July 3, 2019
7:00 pm
Based on a true story, this film tells the story of a widowed taxi driver from Seoul, who finagles his way into a lucrative fare and unintentionally becomes involved in the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, a landmark historical event in South Korea’s march toward democracy.
Jul
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7
Let the Circle be Unbroken: The Shared Vision of Gretchen and Steve Lotz
Jul 5 - Dec 7, 2019
Gretchen and Steve Lotz continue to inspire, challenge, and find mystery in each other after nearly five decades of an aesthetically inspired partnership. The intertwined worlds they have fashioned find form in the organically entangled artworks they create.
Jul
5
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Feb
8
Beyond the Plantations: Images of the New South, Photographs by Michelle Van Parys
Jul 5, 2019 - Feb 8, 2020
Images of the Old South are often sanitized views of a perfect and prosperous plantation life yet ignore the conflict, conquest, and transformation that is manifested in the changing landscape. The photographs from Beyond the Plantations: Images of the New South present the contemporary southern landscape in all of its rich complexity.
Jul
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8
1, 2, 3, 4, 5...…. A site-specific installation by Jodi Woodward
Jul 5, 2019 - Feb 8, 2020
1, 2, 3, 4, 5……. is an investigation into how we choose to live our lives and occupy our time. The exhibitions raises questions about how memory influences behavior and how our current behaviors continue to serve us. Do we actively participate and reflect on our lives, or do we just tick the days over, one after the other, repeating the same patterns of behavior again and again?
Jul
5
Summer Exhibition Celebration
July 5, 2019
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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.
Jul
6
Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young & Emerging Artists
July 6, 2019
10:00 am
The festival, in partnership with the Hayes School of Music, proudly presents the ninth season of the highly acclaimed Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young & Emerging Artists, known for the pivotal role it has played in launching the careers of some of our state’s most promising young artists.
Jul
7
North Carolina Black Repertory Company presents “Plenty of Time”
July 7, 2019
7:00 pm
The celebrated North Carolina Black Repertory Company returns by popular demand this summer with its production of “Plenty of Time,” following the forty-three-year romance between an unlikely pair, a debutant from an elite black family and a working-class young man with dreams of changing the world.
Jul
9
Young People’s Global Film Series: An Elephant’s Journey (2017)
July 9, 2019
1:00 pm
After the loss of his parents in a tragic accident, Phoenix Wilder, an American teenager, moves to Africa to live with his aunt and uncle. After finding and rescuing a young bull elephant from the nets of poachers, Phoenix and his new pachyderm friend embark on an adventure to stop illegal hunting and find their way home.
Jul
10
Lunch & Learn: Behind the Curtain
July 10, 2019
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Get to know the Kraut Creek Ramblers, the premier old-time string band of the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University. Learn how the band, comprised of a rotating cast of faculty, staff, and students, came together around their love of traditional mountain music, ranging from hard-driving fiddle tunes to early country classics.
Jul
10
Weicholz Global Film Series: Capernaum (2018)
July 10, 2019
7:00 pm
Living in the unforgiving slums of Beirut with his uneducated parents and a wild pack of younger brothers and sisters, Zain is forced to become the family’s primary breadwinner and problem solver. When he fails to prevent his parents from marrying off his beloved, younger sister, he runs away from his negligent parents and finds himself navigating a world where cruelty and poverty threaten to overwhelm kindness and goodness.
Jul
12
Inkalicious
July 12, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
An ongoing open studio experience that explores the magic of alcohol inks. Experienced inkers and novices alike play with the vibrant medium, often finding success as they explore new ways of creating art. There is a fun intergenerational aspect to the class when Appalachian students attend, bringing laughter and music.
Jul
12
Pilobolus
July 12, 2019
8:00 pm
Pilobolus maintains its own singular style, evolving interplay with shapeshifting, shadowplay and other explorations, breaking down barriers between disciplines and challenging the way we think about dance. Pilobolus invites you to engage with childlike wonder at a performance that features classic and brand-new repertory – ranging from the silly to the surreal to the sublime.
Jul
13
Gelli Printing: Take it up a notch
July 13, 2019
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Gelli Printing is all the rage! If you are looking for a new and exciting approach to your art, this workshop is for you. Create colorful and unique backgrounds using soft silicone Gelli Plates, acrylic paint, stencils, stamps, plants, and found objects.
Jul
13
Patti LaBelle
July 13, 2019
8:00 pm
Multi Grammy Award-winning superstar singer and actress Patti LaBelle is widely regarded as the queen of rock and soul music. She has received acclaim for many of her songs, including “Lady Marmalade,” “When You Talk About Love,” “New Attitude” and the number one duet with Michael McDonald, “On My Own.”
Jul
14
Eastern Festival Orchestra featuring Awadagin Pratt
July 14, 2019
7:00 pm
Under the direction of Maestro Gerard Schwarz, the Eastern Festival Orchestra returns to the festival for an evening of symphonic music featuring soloists Awadagin Pratt, piano and Morgan Short, harp. The program includes masterworks by Ludwig van Beethoven, Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy.
Jul
16
Young People’s Global Film Series: Fanny’s Journey
July 16, 2019
6:00 pm
Based on a true story, Fanny’s Journey tells the compelling tale of a daring 13-year-old girl who will stop at nothing to save herself, her two sisters, and a group of young Jewish children from the Nazis.
Jul
17
Educator Workshop Series: Warriors of Anikituhwa: A Day of Cherokee History and Culture
July 17, 2019
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
This is a professional development workshop for select teachers and will include Cherokee history, storytelling, dance, music and a tour of a special collection of Cherokee artifacts. Upon completion of the workshop, teachers will receive a certificate for nine credit hours.
Jul
17
Lunch & Learn: Cherokee Storytelling
July 17, 2019
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Warriors of Anikituhwa, official cultural ambassadors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will present this remarkable workshop featuring Cherokee history through storytelling.
Jul
17
Weicholz Global Film Series: Perfect Strangers (2016)
July 17, 2019
7:00 pm
Tapping into our cell phone-obsessed zeitgeist, seven long-time friends meet for an intimate dinner party during a lunar eclipse. When the hostess suggests a party game in which the attendees agree to make all calls and texts public, secrets and lies abound, forcing the participants to question how much they really know about each other.
Jul
18
Tapas and Tesla: An Evening of Chamber Music
July 18, 2019
7:00 pm
Please join us for a unique evening of world-class chamber music by the Tesla Quartet, in an informal and intimate café setting— complete with great food and drink, socializing and a panoramic view of the Appalachian State University football stadium!
Jul
19
Inkalicious
July 19, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
An ongoing open studio experience that explores the magic of alcohol inks. Experienced inkers and novices alike play with the vibrant medium, often finding success as they explore new ways of creating art. There is a fun intergenerational aspect to the class when Appalachian students attend, bringing laughter and music.
Jul
19
Chris Botti
July 19, 2019
8:00 pm
Multi Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti returns to the festival for a dazzling evening of music, ranging from jazz to pop to rock. For over two decades, this brilliant bandleader and born showman has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest selling instrumental artist.
Jul
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Martin & Doris Rosen Summer Symposium
July 20 - 25, 2019
Since 2002, the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies has organized and held the annual Martin & Doris Rosen Summer Symposium “Remembering the Holocaust.” The symposium endeavors to provide teachers with the most current research on the Holocaust, racism, and anti-Semitism in tandem with teaching strategies and plans needed by every educator to tackle this urgent topic in an informed and successful manner in a classroom setting.
Jul
20
Lily Tomlin
July 20, 2019
8:00 pm
Lily Tomlin, one of America's foremost comediennes, returns to the festival for an unforgettable night of smart humor and laughter. Bringing more than a dozen of her most memorable characters to the stage— from Frankie, of Netflix’s hit show, to Ernestine and Edith Ann— the show will provide comical insights and witty observations about the human condition.
Jul
23
Young People’s Global Film Series: Storm Boy (2019)
July 23, 2019
1:00 pm
Based on the 1964 Australian children’s book by Colin Thieve, “Storm Boy” tells the story of 10-year-old Michael Kingley who lives a lonely life with his reclusive father, Hideaway Tom, on the desolate coastline of South Australia. When a group of hunters kills a majestic pelican and orphans its young on the beach, Mike convinces his father to let him raise the chicks to adulthood.
Jul
24
Lunch & Learn: Extraordinary Lessons for Holocaust Education: Resistance and Rescue in World War II
July 24, 2019
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Can bravery be taught? Can moral courage be embraced as a core value in our society today? Explore with Dr. Racelle Weiman, the characteristics, behavior and actions of individuals and groups who made choices to stand up and against evil, prejudice and genocide.
Jul
24
Weicholz Global Film Series: Becoming Astrid (2018)
July 24, 2019
7:00 pm
“Becoming Astrid” is a 2018 biographical drama film about the early years of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, the world’s third most-translated children’s writer, credited for more than 100 books including Pippi Longstocking. Eager to break free from her conservative upbringing, teenaged Astrid trades her carefree life working on her family’s farm for an internship at a local newspaper. At first, it seems like an ideal outlet, not only for her talents, but also for her desire to become a free-thinking, modern adult woman of the 1920s.
Jul
25
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
July 25, 2019
8:00 pm
Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It is all improvised, and it is all funny. The hysterical “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical” is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made-up song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter.
Jul
26
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
July 26, 2019
8:00 pm
Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It is all improvised, and it is all funny. The hysterical “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical” is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made-up song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter.
Jul
27
Rosen Sculpture Walk
July 27, 2019
10:00 am
Join us for a walking tour of the 33rd annual Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition finalists with juror Bill Brown. The winner of this year’s competition will be announced at the conclusion of the walk.
Jul
28
Broyhill Chamber Ensemble: The Four Bs
July 28, 2019
7:00 pm
The Broyhill Chamber Ensemble and its “Reflections Series International” continues with a concert featuringworks by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and contemporary composer Vytautas Barkauskas, with his homage to Bach.
Jul
30
Young People’s Global Film Series: Cinnamon (2012)
July 30, 2019
1:00 pm
El Molcajete, a traditional Mexican restaurant in downtown Mexico City, is the pride and joy of Maria’s grandmother, Dona Tere. When Maria’s mother suddenly passes away, Dona Tere mourns the loss of her daughter and stops working at the restaurant. Maria must find a way to bring her grandmother back to the restaurant before the traditional flavors, ingredients, and cooking secrets are lost forever.
Jul
30
Broyhill Chamber Ensemble: Potpourri
July 30, 2019
7:00 pm
On this final “Reflections Series International” concert, the Broyhill Chamber Ensemble will perform Robert Schumann’s monumental piano quintet and Ernő von Dohnányi’s thrilling Serenade, along with a seldom-heard work by Sergei Rachmaninov.
Jul
31
Lunch & Learn: Cara Hagan: My Place, or Yours?
July 31, 2019
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Guest curator, Cara Hagan, explores the politics and practice of collaborative work.
Aug
1
Punch Brothers
August 1, 2019
8:00 pm
Punch Brothers are the quintet of mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny and violinist Gabe Witcher. The band has been acknowledged by the Washington Post of “…taking bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.”

News

Appalachian alumna uses earth-friendly designs for Dr. Scholl’s shoes
April 26, 2019
Andee Burton ’12 uses hands-on experience for inspiration in developing earth-friendly shoes.
Appalachian State University Design Students Show “Homework” in High Point
April 18, 2019
Plant Seven, an emerging center for design, culture and commerce in High Point, North Carolina, furthered its reputation for cultivating innovation with Homework, an exhibition of works by undergraduates from the furniture design concentration at Appalachian State University.
Dancing with words at Appalachian
March 29, 2019
McCarroll, director of writing and rhetoric at Bowdoin College and author of “Appalachian Reckoning,” said the balance between dance and English kept her “healthy and happy” while learning to be an educator at Appalachian.
Common Reading Program announces ‘Just Mercy’ as its 2019–20 selection
March 5, 2019
Appalachian’s incoming first-year students in fall 2019 will take part in the university’s Common Reading Program by collectively reading Bryan Stevenson’s nonfiction book “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption.”