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Appalachian Concert Band

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

The Appalachian Concert Band presents its first spring concert in the Schaefer Center. View Concert Program Here Admission is free and no ticket is needed. Face coverings are required and distancing is recommended. The concert will also be live-streamed at music.appstate.edu/performances. For more information about HSOM, visit https://music.appstate.edu/

Appalachian Symphony Band: City of Lights

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

The Appalachian Symphony Band presents its first spring concert, "City of Lights." View Concert Program Here Admission is free and no ticket is needed. Face coverings are required and distancing is recommended. The concert will also be live-streamed at music.appstate.edu/performances. For more information about HSOM, visit https://music.appstate.edu/

Wind Ensemble

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

Hayes School of Music Concert Free Admission Streamed https://music.appstate.edu/

Western Piedmont Symphony—Link Up: The Orchestra Sings

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE 2022-23 APPLAUSE! SEASON. A Schaefer Center Presents and APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts Series event In partnership with Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute, the Western Piedmont Symphony brings Link Up: The Orchestra Sings to the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts for a live performance for family […]

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COIN

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

Presented by Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, JANUARY 17 AT NOON Tickets:$20 App State students$30 public Show at 8pm; doors open at 7pmABOUT COIN Since the arrival of their 2016 breakthrough single “Talk Too Much,” COIN have continually turned out sublimely catchy alt-pop, equally built on effervescent hooks and an understated […]

Hogslop String Band

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

Presented by Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) with opening band The Trailblazers Hogslop String Band is a Nashville based band comprised of four energetic young musicians hailing from Georgia & Tennessee. Upon forming as a pickup square dance band in the summer of 2009, The HogSlop String Band has since become one of the most sought […]

Matteo Lane

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

Presented by Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) MATTEO LANE is a New York-based comedian whose stand-up special can be seen on Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup. He’s also appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, HBO’s Crashing and Will & Grace. Matteo is currently developing an animated series, Kickass Drag […]

Studio K: The Nutcracker

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

presented by Studio K Youth Ballet Company A High Country tradition returns live to the stage! If the music sounds sweeter than sugarplums, the dancers seem lighter than air, and the snowflakes sparkle more brightly than ever before, you are not dreaming, but you have escaped into the magical holiday classic ballet The Nutcracker, by […]

Studio K: The Nutcracker

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

presented by Studio K Youth Ballet Company A High Country tradition returns live to the stage! If the music sounds sweeter than sugarplums, the dancers seem lighter than air, and the snowflakes sparkle more brightly than ever before, you are not dreaming, but you have escaped into the magical holiday classic ballet The Nutcracker, by […]

Studio K: The Nutcracker

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

presented by Studio K Youth Ballet Company A High Country tradition returns live to the stage! If the music sounds sweeter than sugarplums, the dancers seem lighter than air, and the snowflakes sparkle more brightly than ever before, you are not dreaming, but you have escaped into the magical holiday classic ballet The Nutcracker, by […]

Studio K: The Nutcracker

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

presented by Studio K Youth Ballet Company A High Country tradition returns live to the stage! If the music sounds sweeter than sugarplums, the dancers seem lighter than air, and the snowflakes sparkle more brightly than ever before, you are not dreaming, but you have escaped into the magical holiday classic ballet The Nutcracker, by […]

Symphony Band

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

Hayes School of Music ConcertFree AdmissionStreamed https://music.appstate.edu/

Wind Ensemble

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

Hayes School of Music Concert Free Admission Streamed https://music.appstate.edu/

Yonder Mountain String Band and The Del McCoury Band

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music, expanding the traditional acoustic genre beyond its previously established boundaries by steadily pushing the envelope into the realms of rock n’ roll and improvisation. The Del McCoury Band, fronted by the legendary McCoury, is the most awarded band in bluegrass history. The bands take the stage together […]

Acapellageddon

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

Acapellageddon is back and better than ever, featuring five of Appalachian's a cappella groups. Come enjoy the best a cappella showcase in the High Country! For tickets and more info, click here to be directed to the event page on Engage.

An Evening with Sarah Jones

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

photo by Kenneth GoldbergCalled “a master of the genre” by The New York Times, Sarah Jones is a Tony® Award-winning performer, writer, comedian and activist known for her multi-character, one-person shows, including Broadway hit Bridge & Tunnel, originally produced by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep, and the critically-acclaimed show Sell/Buy/Date. Renowned as “a one-woman global village,” […]

Symphony Band

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

A free ticket is required. Visit the Schaefer Center box office for ways to get your ticket! A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Face coverings and physical distancing will be required for audiences.  The concert will also be live-streamed at music.appstate.edu/performances. Dr. Jason Gardner, conductorCody Arington, guest conductor A Festival […]

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Appalachian State University on Friday Sept. 10 and Saturday Sept. 11. The Banff Mountain Film Festival will take place in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Both screenings will start at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 6:00 to the Schaefer Center lobby and at 6:30 to […]

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Appalachian State University onFriday September 10th and Saturday September 11th. The Banff Mountain Film Festival will take place in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Both screenings will start at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 6pm to the Schaefer Center lobby and at 6:30pm to the […]

Black Violin: Classical Boom Tour

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC

Colin BrennanWil Baptiste and Kev Marcus use their unique style of classical, hip-hop, rock and pop to create a high energy sound that is enjoyed by fans of all ages and backgrounds. Backed on stage by drummer Nat Stokes and DJ SPS, Black Violin delivers an entertaining yet powerful show that encourages people of all […]

$15 – $30