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Lecture on slave impressment during the Civil War in North Carolina presented April 14
March 25, 2016
Civil war historian Jaime Amanda Martinez will speak April 14 at Appalachian State University on “Slave Impressment and Political Dissent in Governor Zeb Vance’s North Carolina.”
Diversity Celebration offers community an international extravaganza April 5
March 24, 2016
Cloggers, Hmong dancers, poetry readings, international foods, music, costumes. Come experience all these and more at the 15th annual Diversity Celebration, 3–9 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union.
Appalachian hosts inaugural Symposium for Creative Social Stewardship
March 24, 2016
The first-ever Symposium for Creative Social Stewardship will take place on the Appalachian State University campus on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2 in Plemmons Student Union.
Appalachian Brass Studio Ensembles to perform April 6
March 24, 2016
Four brass studio ensembles from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will perform Wednesday, April 6, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.
Collegium Musicum to perform Thursday, April 7, at 8 p.m.
March 24, 2016
Members of Collegium Musicum at Appalachian State University will perform on Thursday, April 7, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.
Celebrate spring with Hayes School of Music faculty April 5
March 23, 2016
Faculty members from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will celebrate April’s arrival with an April 5 program titled “An Evening of Spring Renewal” that is based on compositions related to water or spring.
Annual Appalachian GuitarFest held April 8-10
March 23, 2016
Classical guitarists from across the U.S. will perform during the 21st Annual Appalachian Guitarfest April 8-10 at Appalachian State University.
Michael Eric Dyson to speak April 12 at Appalachian
March 22, 2016
Michael Eric Dyson, an American academic, author and radio host, will speak Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre presents “Aladdin” Beloved children’s classic chosen for 44th season of AYPT
March 21, 2016
Audience members of all ages are invited to help the Appalachian Young People’s Theatre (AYPT) create the magic of “Aladdin: A Participation Play,” by noted children’s theatre author Moses Goldberg.
Travel writers Peter Fish and Leigh Ann Henion speak April 7 at Appalachian
March 21, 2016
Travel and adventure writers Peter Fish and Leigh Ann Henion will be the featured writers at the April 7 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian senior wins jazz competition at Texas State Trombone Symposium
March 21, 2016
A two-day trip to the Texas State Trombone Symposium and four hours of practice a day paid off for Appalachian State University senior Grant Smith.
Guest flutist Wendy Rolfe performs April 3 at Appalachian
March 18, 2016
Flutist Wendy Rolfe will present a guest recital April 3 at 6 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Recital Hall.
Author of “The Vegan Studies Project”
Lecture rescheduled for April 21 at 5:30pm
March 16, 2016
Laura Wright, author of “The Vegan Studies Project: Food, Animals, and Gender in the Age of Terror” will present the talk “Imagining Vegan Studies: English, Activism, and Animals.”
Looking Glass Gallery presents “Stars and Bars” exhibit
March 15, 2016
The Looking Glass Gallery (LGG) in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union latest exhibit is “Stars and Bars,” featuring work by senior Victor Moore.
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre receives national award
March 14, 2016
The Boone-based Appalachian Young People’s Theatre (AYPT) received the 2016 Sara Spencer Child Drama Award at the 67th annual Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) Convention.
Well-known rock climbers David Roberts and Alex Honnold to speak at Appalachian
March 14, 2016
Well-known rock climbers David Roberts and Alex Honnold will speak at Appalachian State University March 19 as part of the annual Banff Film Festival screenings.
Steely Pan Steel Band performs March 20
March 14, 2016
Fans of the Steely Pan Steel Band from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music can experience the excitement and energy the musicians bring to performances March 20 at 6 p.m. in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on campus.
“The Bartered Bride” opera takes the stage March 31-April 3
March 14, 2016
This lively tale of love, betrayal and reconciliation has delighted audiences since its premiere in 1866. The production is set in the High Country during the 1950s.