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Indigenous Enterprise performing at Schaefer Center on Nov. 16

The Mountain Times by Derek Halsey 11.14.23 Long before Christopher Columbus sailed west with the intent of finding a more direct route to India for reasons of commerce, the human species had already found its way to what is now known as the North American and...

The music takes stage to bring “Coco” to life

The Appalachian by Makayla Muñoz Oct. 24, 2023 Although Hispanic Heritage Month came to a close on Oct. 15, the celebration of Hispanic culture continued through a special showing of Disney’s “Coco” with a live orchestra in the Schaefer Center on Oct. 19. This...

Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México to Play Live with Disney/Pixar Film Coco at Schaefer

The Mountain Times by Derek Halsey Oct. 12, 2023 The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts at Appalachian State University in Boone will host a very special performance on October 19, that will combine live music of an acclaimed orchestra from Mexico performing in...

Hall of Famer and Soul Music Great Mavis Staples to Perform in Boone Saturday

photo by Myriam Santos The Watauga Democrat Long-time Staples guitarist Rick Holmstrom gives scoop on playing with a legend by Derek HalseyFeb. 23, 2023 While the Staple Singers would go on to produce some of the most important soul music to ever hit the turntables...

Béla Fleck’s World Music Troupe Brings Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer to Boone

photo by Jeremy Cowart The Watauga Democrat by Derek HalseyApril 13, 2023 If Béla Fleck was in another line of work, he would be called a “Renaissance Man.” Throughout his whole career, he has been known as a musician who is at home playing many different types of...

Yola Hits the Boone Stage

photo by Chase Reynolds The Appalachian Arianna Bennet, ReporterSeptember 19, 2022 Yola, a six-time Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter, performed Friday night at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. The concert was a technicolor, powerhouse show. Her...