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Amos Lee
Amos Lee

An Appalachian Summer
Saturday, June 28, 2025 / 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Amos Lee released his gold-selling self-titled first album in 2005 and has been known for his association with a long list of collaborators and touring partners, from Paul Simon and Bob Dylan to Zac Brown Band and Willie Nelson. The force behind such acclaimed albums as “Mission Bell” and “Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song,” Lee’s recent years have been wildly productive.

Featured events

  • First Friday Art Crawl
    Jun
    6
    First Friday Art Crawl

    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

    Friday, June 6, 2025
    5 - 8 p.m.

    Join us at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts every First Friday of the month as downtown Boone comes alive with creativity, community, and celebration! Explore our captivating galleries featuring contemporary art exhibitions, meet local artists, and enjoy free admission. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for an inspiring night out, the Turchin Center is the perfect place to start your First Friday Art Crawl adventure.

  • Amos Lee
    Jun
    28
    Amos Lee

    An Appalachian Summer

    Saturday, June 28, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Amos Lee released his gold-selling self-titled first album in 2005 and has been known for his association with a long list of collaborators and touring partners, from Paul Simon and Bob Dylan to Zac Brown Band and Willie Nelson. The force behind such acclaimed albums as “Mission Bell” and “Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song,” Lee’s recent years have been wildly productive.

  • 14th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition Winner’s Recital
    Jun
    29
    14th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition Winner’s Recital

    An Appalachian Summer

    Sunday, June 29, 2025
    3 - 4 p.m.

    The winner of the 14th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists will perform a full recital of the works they performed during the competition held earlier that morning.

  • Celebrating Our Country and Community through Music
    Jul
    3
    Celebrating Our Country and Community through Music

    An Appalachian Summer

    Thursday, July 3, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Bring the whole family to an inspiring musical event! Faculty from the Hayes School of Music and young musicians from Cannon Music Camp’s 57th season present an interactive concert for all ages. Celebrating Country and Community through Music kicks off the lead-up to the U.S. Semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy familiar tunes performed by soloists, chamber groups, singers, bands, and keyboardists, concluding with a thrilling full-orchestra finale.

  • Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer
    Jul
    6
    Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer

    An Appalachian Summer

    Sunday, July 6, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Ranky Tanky (a Gullah phrase for “get funky”), whose jazz-influenced arrangements of traditional Gullah music NPR calls “lively, soulful honey to the ears” joins forces with Grammy winner Lisa Fischer, who the Minneapolis Star Tribune says brings “soul, jazz, rock, gospel, folk, pop, and classical … [and] cuts loose with funk and fierceness and rocks with abandon.”

  • Tessa Lark (violin), Joshua Roman (cello), and Edgar Meyer (double bass)
    Jul
    9
    Tessa Lark (violin), Joshua Roman (cello), and Edgar Meyer (double bass)

    An Appalachian Summer

    Wednesday, July 9, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Grammy-nominated violinst Tessa Lark, acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman, and virtuoso bassist Edgar Meyer combine talents for an unparalleled evening of music.

  • Joan Osborne & Lisa Loeb
    Jul
    11
    Joan Osborne & Lisa Loeb

    An Appalachian Summer

    Friday, July 11, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne, two unmistakable voices of the ’90s,team up for a special evening marking the 30th anniversaries of their breakthrough albums — Loeb’s “Tails” and Osborne’s “Relish.” Revisit the songs that shaped a generation, alongside new music and career-spanning fan favorites.

  • Heather Headley with Western Piedmont Symphony
    Jul
    13
    Heather Headley with Western Piedmont Symphony

    An Appalachian Summer

    Sunday, July 13, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley, accompanied by Western Piedmont Symphony and a 12-piece choir, performs a selection of popular tunes from the Broadway and pop songbooks. “Heather Headley is among the top singers with a vocal that absolutely astounds with its intensity… This woman is one of the great entertainers of the day, on record and on stage.” – Billboard Magazine

  • Peabo Bryson
    Jul
    16
    Peabo Bryson

    An Appalachian Summer

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Possessing a beautifully rich, almost operatic voice, two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson celebrates 50 years in music. Viewed in touring and pop culture as one of music’s iconic vocalists, Bryson has earned two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, eight Grammy nominations, five gold albums, 25 top 20 singles, and six #1 singles. His newest album, “Missing You,” is his 20th.

  • Alonzo King LINES Ballet: “Deep River”
    Jul
    19
    Alonzo King LINES Ballet: “Deep River”

    An Appalachian Summer

    Saturday, July 19, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Alonzo King LINES Ballet travels to Boone with a soulful work created in collaboration with Grammy Award®-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran. At the forefront of artistic innovation in ballet, the celebrated San Francisco-based company is recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and rich visual works.

  • The 5 Browns
    Jul
    23
    The 5 Browns

    An Appalachian Summer

    Wednesday, July 23, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    The 5 Browns are a classical ensemble consisting of five pianos whose repertoire ranges from beloved concert hall staples to lesser known works.

  • Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
    Jul
    26
    Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

    An Appalachian Summer

    Saturday, July 26, 2025
    7:30 p.m.

    Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks. Thirty years later, Pink Martini still tours the world, singing in 22 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums, and fashion shows.

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Image and Music: John Cohen
Image and Music: John Cohen

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
June 6 – Dec. 13, 2025

The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is pleased to partner with John Cohen’s extended family and L. Parker Stephenson who represents Cohen’s musical estate, to bring an exhibition of Cohen’s Appalachian photographs to the Appalachian State University campus. The installation will be accompanied by extended programming showcasing films made by and about John Cohen as well as performances of traditional Appalachian music.

Exhibitions and ongoing events

  • Webs of Significance: Center Award & Grant Winners
    May
    2
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    Oct
    4
    Webs of Significance: Center Award & Grant Winners
    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
  • OAK SPRING: Seeding Artists
    Feb
    7
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    May
    24
    OAK SPRING: Seeding Artists
    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
  • 39th Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition
    May
    24
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    May
    10
    39th Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition
    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
  • Image and Music: John Cohen
    Jun
    6
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    Dec
    13
    Image and Music: John Cohen
    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
  • An Appalachian Summer
    Jun
    28
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    Jul
    26
    An Appalachian Summer
  • Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand
    Jul
    3
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    Dec
    6
    Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand
    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
View all exhibitions and ongoing events

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OAK SPRING: Seeding Artists
OAK SPRING: Seeding Artists

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Feb. 7 – May 24, 2025

Driving back and forth between the Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Upperville, VA, and Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, one gets a sense of the landscape traversing the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, especially if one forgoes the interstate for the backroads and blue highways, or the legendary Blue Ridge Parkway which encourages more leisurely meanderings.

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