All upcoming events

Jun
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Appalachian Energy Summit 2025
June 4 - 6, 2025
The Appalachian Energy Summit, started in 2012, is designed primarily for faculty, staff and students at institutions of higher learning, as well as local and state government staff and employees of non-profit organizations focused on energy and sustainability, and has a history of bringing together world leaders in the energy and sustainability sectors.
Jun
6
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Nov
1
I Remember: Elizabeth Stone
June 6 - Nov. 1, 2025
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Photographer Elizabeth Sone thinks deeply about community connections. Sharing in the participatory multi-generational stories of “I Remember” is an opportunity for Turchin Center visitors to connect with extended communities across North Carolina. The negatives and faded 35mm slides that Stone gathers through donations and then weaves into ethereal sculptural forms create a shared vison which is both specific and anonymous.
Jun
6
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Dec
13
Image and Music: John Cohen
June 6 - Dec. 13, 2025
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
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.
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.
Jun
20
Blood Drive for faculty and staff
Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff
Friday, June 20, 2025
Blood drives are sponsored quarterly by the American Red Cross. Faculty, staff, retirees, and family members can now complete their pre-reading and health history questions online by visiting redbrossblood.org on the day of their donor appointment to help reduce the time they spend at the driveby up to 15 minutes. Appointments are highly suggested. Walk-ins are welcomed but will be taken after donors with appointments.
Jun
28
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Jul
26
An Appalachian Summer
June 28 - July 26, 2025
Presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, this annual celebration of the performing and visual arts is held every summer in venues across the university campus, and features an eclectic mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming.
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.
Jun
29
14th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition
An Appalachian Summer
Sunday, June 29, 2025
10 a.m.
Musicians compete in all disciplines for a chance to win cash prizes. The competition features a panel of distinguished judges who will provide feedback and mentorship to the contestants throughout the competition, before announcing the winners. The application opened this past spring to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a music degree program (up to age 26) at a college/university located in 11 Southeastern states.
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.
Jul
1
The Helene and Stephen Weicholz Global Film Series: “Touch” (2024)
An Appalachian Summer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
7:30 p.m.
A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents, Touch follows one man’s emotional journey to find his first love, who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out. Join us for a brief post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock, as he discusses the movie in deeper context.
Jul
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Dec
6
Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand
July 3 - Dec. 6, 2025
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
It is a formidable undertaking to chart the immense variety of the artists working in a single country while doing justice to our goal of reflecting their unique cultural experiences through the visual arts. In every country the artists living and working there may not have been born there, and yet they call their adopted cities and countries home. The artists represented in “Threading: Contemporary Art from Thailand,” are primarily based in Bangkok and Saen Suk, Chon Buri, Thailand.
Jul
3
ARTtalk: “Threading Communities,” Kelsey Merreck Wagner
An Appalachian Summer
Thursday, July 3, 2025
5 p.m.
Introducing Kelsey Merreck Wagner’s artist’s residency at the Jim Thompson Farm in the Pak Thong Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand in 2024. Wagner will discuss a selection of the exhibiting artists in “Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand,” on view at the Turchin Center.
Jul
3
Exhibit Opening for “Image and Music: John Cohen”
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Thursday, July 3, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
Join us for a vibrant evening of art and celebration during Boone’s July Art Crawl. The Turchin Center is pleased to bring an exhibition of John Cohen’s vintage Appalachian photographs of many of the region’s traditional musicians to the Appalachian State University campus. Enjoy refreshments, connect with artists and friends, and be part of a night that celebrates two decades (and counting!) of creativity in the High Country. Free and open to all.
Jul
3
Summer Exhibition Celebration
An Appalachian Summer
Thursday, July 3, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
Engage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates, enjoy live music with Trevor McKenzie and Friends and refreshments, discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local, regional, national and international artists.
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.
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.”
Jul
8
The Helene and Stephen Weicholz Global Film Series: “Arzé” (2024)
An Appalachian Summer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
7:30 p.m.
Arzé, a single mother, takes her teenage son on a journey across sectarian Beirut in search of their stolen scooter, their only source of livelihood. Join us for a brief post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock, as he discusses the movie in deeper context.
Jul
9
ARTtalk: “Mindful Meditations,” cellist Joshua Roman
An Appalachian Summer
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
1 p.m.
Cellist, composer and curator Joshua Roman will discuss “Mindful Meditation,” a conversation born from a larger project, Immunity, which delves into his experiences with long Covid, the physical and mental work required for his return to the stage, and how he can help others move beyond their own limitations.
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.
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.
Jul
12
39th Rosen Sculpture Walk
An Appalachian Summer
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10 a.m.
The nationally recognized Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition has showcased contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the university campus for the last 39 years. Join juror Joseph Bigley as he leads the outdoor tour of the 10 sculptures he selected as finalists for this year’s competition.
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
Jul
15
The Helene and Stephen Weicholz Global Film Series: “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” (2024)
An Appalachian Summer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
7:30 p.m.
A man, driven by his desire for a multi-million-dollar inheritance, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning her favor will not be an easy task and he is not the only one with an eye on the money. Join us for a brief post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock, as he discusses the movie in deeper context.
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.
Jul
17
On-campus Mobile Mammography
Health Promotions for Faculty and Staff (HPFS)
Thursday, July 17, 2025
10 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
HPFS is so honored to announce they will be hosting monthly on-campus mammogram screenings for App State faulty, staff, retirees and their spouses. With so many people behind on their preventative screenings, Novant Health Breast Center of Winston-Salem has offered to come to campus to provide more screening appointments monthly.
Jul
18
ARTtalk: Alonzo King LINES Ballet
An Appalachian Summer
Friday, July 18, 2025
2 p.m.
Since 1982, celebrated contemporary dance company Alonzo King LINES Ballet has collaborated with composers, musicians, and visual artists from around the world, drawing on deeply rooted cultural traditions and changing the way people look at ballet. In this intimate chat, members of the company discuss the juxtaposition of art, dance and movement.
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.
Jul
22
The Helene and Stephen Weicholz Global Film Series: “The Last Journey” (2024)
An Appalachian Summer
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
7:30 p.m.
Selected as Sweden’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Renowned Swedish TV-duo Filip and Fredrik embark on a trip to France, aiming to rekindle the zest for life of Filip's father. Join us for a brief post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock, as he discusses the movie in deeper context.
Jul
23
ARTtalk: The 5 Browns
An Appalachian Summer
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
2 p.m.
A conversation with the Juilliard-trained sibling piano ensemble on touring, and life as musicians. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.”
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.
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.
Sep
18
On-campus Mobile Mammography
Health Promotions for Faculty and Staff (HPFS)
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
10 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
HPFS is so honored to announce they will be hosting monthly on-campus mammogram screenings for App State faulty, staff, retirees and their spouses. With so many people behind on their preventative screenings, Novant Health Breast Center of Winston-Salem has offered to come to campus to provide more screening appointments monthly.
Oct
23
On-campus Mobile Mammography
Health Promotions for Faculty and Staff (HPFS)
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
10 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
HPFS is so honored to announce they will be hosting monthly on-campus mammogram screenings for App State faulty, staff, retirees and their spouses. With so many people behind on their preventative screenings, Novant Health Breast Center of Winston-Salem has offered to come to campus to provide more screening appointments monthly.
Dec
12
Fall 2025 Commencement
Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of our students' lifetimes. We are proud to honor your achievement.
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Spring 2026 Commencement
May 8 - 9, 2026
Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of our students' lifetimes. We are proud to honor your achievement.