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Forbidden and unrequited love featured in a performance of opera scenes Nov. 13-14
Nov. 9, 2015
The opera theatre is directed by John Fowler from the Hayes School of Music. The theme of the evening, “A Woman Scorned and Other Clichés,” features scenes from 10 well-known operas, from “Don Giovanni” to “Falstaff” and “La Boheme.”
Environmental writer Jimmy Guignard holds reading and book signing Nov. 19 at Appalachian
Nov. 9, 2015
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.
Global Film Series presents “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night”
Nov. 9, 2015
The film is the first Iranian vampire western ever made. Director and writer Ana Lily Amirpour’s debut is a joyful mash-up of genre, archetype and iconography.
Entrepreneur Summit to be held Nov. 13
Nov. 9, 2015
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.
Appalachian Treble Choir performs Nov. 18
Nov. 9, 2015
The choir is directed by Dr. Priscilla Porterfield. Jonathan Asbell is the accompanist.
Richter Uzur Duo performs Nov. 11 at Appalachian
Nov. 3, 2015
NPR Performance Today regulars Brad Richter and Victor Uzur will perform at Appalachian State University.
Veterans Day ceremony held Nov. 11 on campus
Oct. 30, 2015
Appalachian State University will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located on the west side of the Dougherty Administration Building.
Acapellageddon 2015 will be held Nov. 15 at Appalachian
Oct. 30, 2015
Acapellageddon, Appalachian State University’s annual a cappella competition, will be held on campus. This year eight groups will take the stage at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts to compete for various prizes beginning.
Classical guitarist Joseph Pecoraro performs Nov. 10
Oct. 30, 2015
From the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to performances in Paris, Geneva and Bologna, classical guitarist Joseph Pecoraro is known for his mastery of diverse musical styles.
Choral works from around the globe performed Nov. 6
Oct. 30, 2015
A performance by the University Singers and Chamber Singers from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will take the audience on a global excursion through the choral works by international composers.
Jazz organist Tony Monaco joins Appalachian’s Jazz Ensemble I Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
Jazz, and plenty of it, is on tap when organist Tony Monaco performs at Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble I from the Hayes School of Music.
Brass ensembles at Appalachian perform Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
The ensembles performing are the Appalachian Tuba/Euphonium Collective, Appalachian Trumpet Choir, Appalachian Trombone Choir and Appalachian Horn Choir.
Campus Forum to be held on online education Nov. 9
Oct. 27, 2015
A campus forum—“Online Teaching: Issues, Conflicts, and Controversies for Faculty, Students, and the Public”— will be held by the Appalachian State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
Friction Quartet performs Nov. 1 at Appalachian
Oct. 27, 2015
Friction Quartet, whose performances have been called “terribly beautiful” (San Francisco Classical Voice), “stunningly passionate” (Calgary Herald) and “chillingly effective” (San Francisco Examiner), will perform at Appalachian State University.
Program on the Confederate battle flag presented Nov. 19
Oct. 27, 2015
Associate Professor Cameron Lippard will present “Heritage or Hate?: The Confederate Battle Flag in the 21st Century.”
Step Afrika! performs Nov. 17 at Appalachian
Oct. 27, 2015
Step Afrika! is the first professional dance company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping.
Coffee with a Cop held Nov. 4 in Plemmons Student Union
Oct. 27, 2015
Coffee with a Cop provides the campus community the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work on campus.
Looking Glass Gallery presents ‘DESCANT’ art exhibit by Elizabeth Shanahan
Oct. 26, 2015
Shanahan is a studio art major from Western North Carolina. She is known for her built-surface lyrical paintings. She deals with issues of personhood, timelessness and decay.