Topic: Arts and Humanities

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Venue change for “English Without Effort,” a combination of two Eugene Ionesco plays, presented Nov. 6-10
Oct. 26, 2015
“English Without Effort” combines two classic Eugene Ionesco plays, “The Bald Soprano” and “Jack, or the Submission.” According to Director Derek Gagnier, Ionesco may have lived in the 20th century, but his writings relate to the Millennial generation.
Steely Pan Steel Band performs Oct. 30
Oct. 26, 2015
It’s time for a calypso break with the Steely Pan Steel Band. The band is directed by Byron Hedgepeth, an instructor in the Hayes School of Music.
Smith Gallery and SECCA present discussion by North Carolina Artists Fellows
Oct. 23, 2015
The Smith Gallery in partnership with the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) presents “Point & Counterpoint: N.C. Arts Fellows in Dialogue” at Appalachian State University.
Black Mountain College historians to speak Oct. 27 at Appalachian
Oct. 19, 2015
The history of the innovative Black Mountain College is the focus of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian’s Jazz Ensemble II performs Oct. 27
Oct. 19, 2015
Sit back and enjoy the jazz stylings of Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble II, an 18-member ensemble directed by Rod Berry.
OctubaFest concert held Oct. 26
Oct. 19, 2015
It’s time for OctubaFest, the annual concert featuring compositions transcribed for tubas and euphoniums.
Appalachian students place second in international industrial design competition
Oct. 14, 2015
A simple class project turned into a rewarding real-world experience for two Appalachian State University industrial design majors from the Department of Applied Design.
Exhibit celebrates cartoon studies
Oct. 14, 2015
Comics and graphic novels have long been used as a medium to depict political opinion, for satire or entertainment.
NC Dance Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with local performance Oct. 23-24 2015 tour dedicated to late founder Jan Van Dyke
Oct. 12, 2015
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will host the North Carolina Dance Festival (NCDF) as it returns to Boone on its 2015 statewide tour.
Halloween monster concert held Oct. 31
Oct. 9, 2015
What’s the source of your favorite fright? If you are a music lover, plan to attend the annual Halloween monster concert at Appalachian State University.
Hayes School of Music presents ‘An Afternoon of Bassoon with Friends’
Oct. 8, 2015
What better way to spend an afternoon with friends and music than with Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music?
Author and environmental activist Denise Giardina speaks Oct. 20 at Appalachian
Oct. 6, 2015
Novelist and environmental activist Denise Giardina will read from her work at Appalachian State University as part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
13th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition opens for submissions
Oct. 6, 2015
The 13th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition (AMPC) is open for registration and submissions.
Award-winning Kander and Ebb musical “Chicago” opens this weekend
Oct. 5, 2015
The Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble presents the multi-award winning musical “Chicago,” by the legendary duo of John Kander and Fred Ebb.
Works by Britten and Brahms featured in Oct. 13 recital
Sep. 30, 2015
Oboist Alicia Chapman and clarinetist Douglas Miller will perform works by Benjamin Britten and Johannes Brahms during a Hayes School of Music faculty recital.
Pianist Rodney Reynerson performs Oct. 11
Sep. 30, 2015
Works by Grieg, Chopin, Ravel, Gershwin and ter Veldhius will be performed during a recital by pianist Rodney Reynerson.
FYI: Dr. Lee Ball on Sustainability Initiatives at Appalachian
Sep. 25, 2015
Dr. Lee Ball, Interim Director of Sustainability at Appalachian, discusses Appalachian's current sustainability initiatives.
The Appalachian Symphony Band performs Oct. 5
Sep. 24, 2015
Compositions arranged for band based on original works for piano, choir, symphony and King Henry VIII’s court are featured in an Appalachian Symphony Band concert called “Borrowed and Blurred!”