BOONE—A big band holiday dinner and concert benefiting Jazz Ensemble I will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at Appalachian State University.

BOONE—An evening of symphonic masterpieces will be performed Nov. 23 by the Appalachian Wind Ensemble from the Hayes School of Music. The 8 p.m. concert will be in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts at Appalachian State University. Admission is free.

BOONE—Faculty and staff interested in sharing how they successfully use technology in their courses, and those interested in enhancing student engagement and learning by effectively integrating technology in their teaching, are encouraged to attend the Tech4Teach Fair Feb. 5 at Appalachian State University.

BOONE—The Appalachian Gospel Choir presents a fall thanksgiving concert Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Solarium at Appalachian State University. Admission is free.

A series of performances will be presented Nov. 22 by Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music. Admission to all events is free.

Quintessential is a five-member graduate vocal ensemble from the Hayes School of Music.

Environmental writer Jimmy Guignard will read from “Pedaling the Sacrifice Zone: Teaching, Writing, and Living about the Marcellus Shale” about living, working and raising a family in the middle of the hydrofracking boom in Pennsylvania.

Students or community members interested in owning their own business can learn from the experts at the 12th annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit Friday, Nov. 13, at Appalachian State University.

NPR Performance Today regulars Brad Richter and Victor Uzur will perform at Appalachian State University.