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Appalachian State University to present annual Halloween Monster Concert on Halloween night
Oct. 27, 2016
Dr. Joby Bell and the students in his organ studio at Appalachian State University will present their annual “Halloween Monster Concert” at 8 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall on the university campus.
Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance to present ‘Love and Information’ Nov. 2-11
Oct. 27, 2016
“Love and Information,” one of the most recent works by the British Obie award-winning playwright, premiered at London’s Royal Court Theatre in 2012. The Appalachian production is part of a campus theatre season devoted solely to the works of female playwrights.
Fall Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University to continue with appearances by Carol Tyler Nov. 3 and Robert Olen Butler Nov. 10
Oct. 20, 2016
The annual Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University is like an exclusive club. Only the best authors out there can meet the requirements for membership. Carol Tyler and Robert Olen Butler, the two writers slated to conclude the current series’ fall season, would certainly appear to uphold the “club” standards laid out by series’ director Joseph Bathanti, the former poet laureate of North Carolina.
Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents the North Carolina Dance Festival Oct. 27–29
Oct. 17, 2016
The North Carolina Dance Festival returns to Appalachian State University again and provides an impressive list of touring dance professionals from across the state of North Carolina.
Appalachian’s Steely Pan Steel Band to perform Oct. 21 in the Schaefer Center
Oct. 14, 2016
This ensemble, consisting of 22 performers and 41 steel drums, performs a variety of music, from traditional soca/calypsos, to classical, rock and roll, and traditional Appalachian Mountain music.
Nancy Bargerstock, violin, and Bair Shagdaron, piano, to present faculty performance Oct. 19 at Appalachian State University
Oct. 14, 2016
The program will begin and end with a famous violin sonata: “Violin Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 12, No. 3” by Ludwig van Beethoven and “Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80” by Sergei Prokofiev.
Appalachian Trumpet Choir to perform in Rosen Concert Hall Oct. 17
Oct. 14, 2016
The Appalachian Trumpet Choir, conducted by Dr. James Stokes Jr. and Dr. Joe Phelps, will perform music from several periods.
Jazz Ensemble II to perform in free recital Oct. 25
Oct. 14, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble II, directed by Rod Berry, will perform an evening of jazz favorites
Appalachian Flute Ensemble presents free recital Oct. 20
Oct. 14, 2016
Contemporary, classical and Celtic compositions for flute will be performed by the Hayes School of Music’s Appalachian Flute Ensemble, directed by Dr. Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham.
Hayes School of Music presents free faculty recital Oct. 23
Oct. 14, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music presents a faculty recital featuring Dr. Bethany Wiese on tuba, accompanied by Dr. Junie Cho on piano.
Chancellor’s Scholars study in Ireland during fall break
Oct. 10, 2016
The 10 newest Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients at Appalachian State University will study abroad in Dublin, Ireland in October 2016.
‘Softly Pointed’ exhibit on view at Appalachian’s Looking Glass Gallery through Oct. 14
Oct. 10, 2016
The Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian’s Plemmons Student Union is presenting “Softly Pointed,” an exhibition of eight artists working in fibers. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Dave by the Bell: Hammocking and Slacklining
Oct. 6, 2016
Why are hammocking and slacklining so popular at Appalachian State?
Appalachian State University hosts “Power of Design 16”
Oct. 6, 2016
“Power of Design” is an annual event that brings together students, faculty and members of the professional community in disciplines such as interior design, graphic design, industrial design, architectural design, theater design and photography.
Documentary ‘Come Hell or High Water’ explores Western North Carolina flood of 1916, its impact and implications
Oct. 6, 2016
The film explores the history of Western North Carolina’s worst natural disaster. One hundred years ago this past July, 22 inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period, raising the French Broad River 17 feet above flood stage and causing extensive flooding throughout the western part of the state.
“The Schaefer Center Presents” at Appalachian features screening of “Remember,” a Holocaust film, followed by a panel discussion
Oct. 5, 2016
In “Remember,” award-nominated director Atom Egoyan creates a fast-paced revenge thriller that intimately addresses the aftermath of the Holocaust.
Alicia Chapman and Karen Robertson to be featured in a faculty performance Oct. 5
Oct. 4, 2016
Dr. Alicia Chapman, oboe and English horn, and Dr. Karen Robertson, horn, will be featured in a faculty concert.
Appalachian Wind Ensemble program Oct. 2 to celebrate the life of Dr. William A. Gora with music and reflections of guest speakers
Sep. 30, 2016
The Appalachian Wind Ensemble will present “A Concert in Celebration of Life” for Dr. William A. Gora, its former music director.