BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//An Appalachian Summer Festival - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:An Appalachian Summer Festival X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for An Appalachian Summer Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000 DTSTAMP:20260701T180155Z CREATED:20260224T011948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T180155Z UID:10000045-1782997200-1783008000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition DESCRIPTION:Competition: 1:00pm – 4:00pmWinner’s Recital: 7:30pm – 8:30pm \nView Competition and Winner’s Recital program here \nMusicians compete in all disciplines for a chance to win cash prizes. The competition features a panel of distinguished judges who will provide feedback and mentorship to the contestants throughout the competition\, before announcing the winners. The application opened this past spring to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a music degree program (up to age 26) at a college/university located in 11 Southeastern states: NC\, SC\, GA\, FL\, AL\, MS\, LA\, TN\, KY\, WV and VA. \nFirst Place: $3\,500 + public evening recitalSecond Place: $2\,500Third Place: $1\,500Audience Choice: $1\,000Honorable Mention: $500 \nNamed in honor of Mrs. Muriel Rosen and two of Mrs. Rosen’s family members\, Nancy and Neil Schaffel\, the Rosen-Schaffel Competition continues to uphold a legacy of excellence and artistic growth. This event is a cornerstone of Appalachian State University’s commitment to fostering the arts and providing exceptional opportunities for young musicians to achieve their dreams. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Event – Open to the Public\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or visit online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE and open to the public \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Finalists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daphne Jiang\, violin\n \n \n \n \n \n Daphne Jiang\, a violinist from Surabaya\, Indonesia\, began her violin studies at the age of six under the tutelage of Shienny and Finna Kurniawati. She received a full-tuition scholarship to pursue a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at Lee University\, where she graduated in May 2026. During her time at Lee\, she studied under Mr. Xiaoqing Yu\, Dr. Joshua Holritz\, and Dr. Leonardo Rosario. As a soloist\, she distinguished herself as a three-time winner of the Lee University Concerto Competition (2024–2026) and as the winner of the Southern Adventist University Concerto Competition in 2025\, performing as a soloist with both university orchestras. She also served as concertmaster at Lee University (2025-2026). In Fall 2026\, Daphne will begin her Master of Music in Violin Performance at the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, where she will study under Dr. Miroslav Hristov and serve as a graduate teaching assistant. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zhanweiyi Liu\, piano\n \n \n \n \n \n Zhanweiyi Liu is a pianist\, collaborative musician\, and music educator currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She earned her Master of Music in Piano Performance from Oklahoma State University and her Bachelor of Music from Sichuan Conservatory of Music. An active performer and collaborative pianist\, Liu has taken part in numerous recitals\, ensemble performances\, and university concert series in both the United States and China. Her performance experience includes collaborations with instrumentalists and vocalists in cello\, flute\, trumpet\, viola\, and choral recitals\, as well as symphonic band concerts and collaborative performances. In addition to her performance career\, Liu is an experienced piano instructor dedicated to individualized music education. She has taught private and group piano lessons to students of various ages and backgrounds and has worked extensively as a collaborative pianist and accompanist for vocalists\, choirs\, and worship services. Liu’s artistry and musicianship have been recognized through several awards\, including prizes in the Hong Kong Asia Piano Open Competition\, the Liszt International Piano Competition\, the OMTA Piano Competition\, and the Rosen-Schaffel Competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiffany Yin\, piano\n \n \n \n \n \n Tiffany Yin\, originally from Redondo Beach\, CA\, recently graduated with a MM in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Georgia\, studying with Dr. Alan Woo and Dr. Grace Huang. She is a recipient of the Director’s Excellence Award for Graduate Students\, the Anthon-Hughes-Cook Piano Pedagogy Award\, the John H. Dorminy\, Jr. Piano Scholarship\, and was awarded the opportunity to perform in the biannual piano area showcase at Steinway Hall NYC\, sponsored by the Robert Edge Fund in Music. In 2025\, she received first prizes in the Atlanta Music Club Scholarship competition: Graduate Piano\, Georgia Music Teachers Association state audition: Upper College\, Georgia Federation of Music Club: Floride Dean Piano Scholarship competition\, and the East Carolina Piano Festival Competition. As the concerto prize winner\, she will be featured as a guest artist with the Long Bay Symphony of South Carolina performing the complete movements of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. As a dedicated pedagogue\, she has served as President of TONIC\, the MTNA Collegiate Chapter of UGA. She has presented on pedagogical topics at the MTNA Collegiate Symposium\, Georgia Music Teachers Association Conference\, and the IPPA Piano Pedagogy Conference. Starting this fall\, she will be pursuing a DMA in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at University of Colorado Boulder\, where she will be working with Dr. Andrew Cooperstock and Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Siana Wong\, violin\n \n \n \n \n \n Siana Wong is a native of Greensboro\, NC\, with family roots in Malaysia. She has won the Winston-Salem Symphony Youth Orchestra\, Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra\, UNC Chapel Hill\, and UNC Greensboro concerto competitions. She holds a Bachelor of Music from UNC Chapel Hill and a Performance Certificate from UNCG. Siana is a champion of contemporary music and an avid chamber musician in and out of her home state of North Carolina\, including performances with Eastern Festival of Music and UNCG faculty. Siana has spent many summers at the original Richard Luby Violin Symposium\, where she had the opportunity to learn from first-class violinists from around the globe. Currently\, she has been selected as a String Fellow at Eastern Festival of Music to perform with the Faculty Orchestra. Siana is a member of Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra\, Western Piedmont Symphony\, and Associate Concertmaster of Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her performing career\, she is committed to advancing youth music education while fostering meaningful community engagement. Siana is extending her studies at UNCG\, pursuing a Master of Music with Professor Fabián López. She plays on a Wojciech Topa violin from 2017 and a bow by Victor Fétique. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Jurors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donald Oehler\n \n \n \n \n \n Donald L. Oehler is a professor of music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an active performer\, educator\, and artistic leader. He is the founder and artistic director of the Chapel Hill Chamber Music Workshop and the University Chamber Players\, and serves as music director of the Chapel Hill Philharmonia. Oehler has held international roles\, including directing chamber programs in Wales and Switzerland and serving as artistic director in Italy. He also leads the Burch Musical Perspectives Honors program\, which takes students to London and Florence for immersive study. He began his career as principal clarinetist with the Orchestra Philharmonique Tehran and has since performed widely with orchestras and chamber ensembles\, including as a founding member of the Carolina Wind Quintet. Additionally\, he has served as an international adjudicator for numerous competitions\, including the International Johannes Brahms Chamber Music Competition in Poland. He is a graduate of the Juilliard School. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Xun Pan\n \n \n \n \n \n Xun Pan is a Steinway artist who recently finished a 15-city concert tour in 30 days in China\, and performed chamber music concerts with the American String Quartet and the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble. He was inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame in 2023. Dr. Pan is the Director of Keyboard Studies of The Tell School of Music at Millersville University of Pennsylvania and is a visiting professor at many universities and conservatories in China. He also taught master classes at Manhattan School of Music\, Boston University\, Frost School of Music at University of Miami\, University of West Florida\, The Catholic University of America\, Dartmouth College\, Mozarteum University (Austria)\, Bellini Music Institute (Italy)\, Tbilisi State Conservatoire (Georgia)\, and others. He is one of the founding members and the Co-Artistic Director of the Lancaster International Piano Festival in Pennsylvania. Dr. Pan performed the entire 32 piano sonatas\, 10 piano/violin sonatas\, eight piano/cello works\, and 13 piano trios of Beethoven to celebrate the composer’s 250th birthday a couple of years ago. \nDr. Underwood has been a champion of new music\, commissioning works by notable composers such as Jennifer Higdon\, Julia Wolfe\, James Stephenson\, and Hilary Purrington. Furthermore\, her ensembles have premiered pieces by Paul Osterfield\, Jennifer Merkowitz\, and Andrew Hannan\, expanding the repertoire with fresh and innovative works. \nHer academic and teaching career includes previous faculty appointments at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and Otterbein University in Ohio\, as well as teaching middle and high school bands in New York. She holds degrees from the State University of New York at Fredonia\, The Ohio State University\, and the University of Minnesota. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Timothy Schwarz\n \n \n \n \n \n Since his solo debut with the legendary Philadelphia Orchestra at age nine\, violinist Timothy Schwarz has had a brilliant career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and pedagogue. His work promoting living composers has led to numerous recordings\, performances\, and premieres around the globe earning accolades such as “A virtuoso tour de force” (Gramophone) and “glorious tone and impeccable technique” (Music Web International). An avid educator\, Schwarz is currently Visiting Professor of Performance at the London College of Music\, Associate Professor and Head of Strings at Rowan University and Founder and Artistic Director of the Techne Music Festival. In 2026 Dr. Schwarz will participate in a week-long residency at Saint Andrews University in Scotland\, where he will perform and teach numerous classes. In 1996 the United States named him an Artistic Ambassador\, resulting in over 100 solo concerts promoting American music throughout Africa\, the Middle East\, South America and Southeast Asia. In between his solo playing and teaching\, Schwarz is often performing as a substitute violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony. He owns several fine violins\, including a 1745 Carlo Antonio Testore\, an 1830 J. B. Vuillaume\, and a 1921 Leandro Bisiach. For further information and a performance schedule\, visit www.TimothySchwarz.com. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/15th-annual-rosen-schaffel-competition/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rosen-feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260315T214226Z CREATED:20260304T224906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T214226Z UID:10000055-1783011600-1783022400@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Summer Exhibition Celebration DESCRIPTION:Engage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates\, enjoy live music and refreshments\, and discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local\, regional\, national and international artists. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Contours in the Southern Appalachian Mountains: Jill Pelto\n \n \n \n \n \n June 5 – November 7\, 2026Mayer Gallery \nJill Pelto’s experience as an artist and climate scientist shapes her paintings\, which incorporate environmental narratives and science data. To start untangling the complexities of local and global trends\, she visualizes connections between environmental change and human action. Through color\, pattern\, and perspective\, her goal is to provide unexpected opportunities for people to personally engage science through observation\, reflection\, and dialogue.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sofie Hecht\, Untitled (Cows) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stitching the Natural World: Nancy Hershberger\n \n \n \n \n \n June 5 – November 21\, 2026Bickers Gallery \nAs an art quilter\, Nancy Herschberger’s practice is rooted in a deep reverence for materials and a passion for the landscape. Drawn to the tactile nature of fabric\, where each stitch and layer holds the possibility of evoking emotion and memory\, she is captivated by the subtle interplay of light and shadow\, the silent language of color\, and the narratives hidden in ordinary moments. Working with textiles allows Herschberger to bridge tradition and innovation\, transforming familiar fibers into visual narratives that invite contemplation and connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doc Watson at Deep Gap\, N.C.\, 1962\, by John Cohen \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/summer-exhibition-celebration-2/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/small_App-Summer-First-Friday-Event_CR-330.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T194600Z CREATED:20260224T011321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T194600Z UID:10000044-1783020600-1783020600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition Winner's Recital DESCRIPTION:Competition: 1:00pm –  4:00pmWinner’s Recital: 7:30pm – 8:30pm \nThe winner of the 15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists will perform a full recital of the works they performed during the morning competition. \nView Competition and Winner’s Recital program here \nBios of this year’s finalists and judges can be viewed here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE and open to the public \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Rosen-Schaffel Competition Winner and Recitalist\n \n \n \n \n \n to come URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/15th-annual-rosen-schaffel-competition-winners-recital/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rosen-feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T170117Z CREATED:20260324T140032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T170117Z UID:10000038-1783452600-1783452600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Merz Trio DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n Brigid Coleridge\, ViolinJulia Yang\, CelloAmy Yang\, Piano \nHailed as “entrancing” (BBC Music Magazine) and “artists in the deepest sense of the word” (CutCommon)\, Merz Trio\, winners of the Naumburg\, Concert Artists Guild\, Fischoff and Chesapeake Competitions\, and recipients of a Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant\, have been lauded for their “stunning virtuosity… fresh and surprising interpretations” (Reading Eagle)\, and “perfection of intonation and ensemble” (Hudson Review). Merz Trio are passionately committed to reshaping the narrative of classical music through vibrantly dynamic programming and wide-ranging interdisciplinary collaboration. Their narrative programming style juxtaposes classical standards\, new music\, and their own arrangements of familiar and forgotten works\, fluidly interwoven and guided with speaking from the Trio’s members. \nPROGRAMClara’s Circle \nThis program traces friendship through the steps of Clara Wieck Schumann\, from 1857-1859\, by way of flowers. It reflects sentiments from her Blumentagebuch – her diary of pressed flowers – in which Clara left dedications to meaningful people and moments in her life. This precious book accompanied her as she toured throughout Europe and served as a record of relationships\, mourning and memory. Moving amongst Clara’s floral meditations\, we explore floriography in its romantic heyday and delight in the coded and the unspoken. With Clara\, we visit Robert\, Beethoven and Brahms\, and bring in a musical friend of our own\, Chris Rogerson (b. 1988). In River Songs\, Rogerson recalls family trips to Stehekin\, WA\, capturing its distinct topography and sense of nostalgia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Standard$40 App State Faculty/Staff$20 student/child \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/merz-trio/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/72dpi_IMG_2064.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T173236Z CREATED:20260324T140001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T173236Z UID:10000039-1783539000-1783539000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Gladys Knight DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General StoreSupporting Sponsorship by Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar Gallery\, Dianne Davant & Associates\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Highstreet Insurance Partners\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n The great ones endure\, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last 60 years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop\, Gospel\, R&B\, and Adult Contemporary\, and has triumphed in film\, television\, and live performance.  \nAll told\, Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years\, including four solo albums: Good Woman (1991); Just for You (1994); the inspirational Many Different Roads (1999); and At Last (2001). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $75 Tier 1$65 Tier 2$50 Tier 3$25 App State students \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/gladys-knight/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Schaefer Spotlight Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/72dpi_Gladys-Knight.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T011557Z CREATED:20260324T140032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T011557Z UID:10000058-1783612800-1783616400@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:ARTtalk: "40 Years of Public Art\," Hank Foreman DESCRIPTION:Step behind the curtain for a series of intimate conversations with this season’s artists about the passions and processes that shape their work. \nAll ARTtalks take place in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Lecture Hall from 4-5pm. \n  \n  \nJune 30 — “Curating Global Cinema\,” Dale PollockGet an insider’s look at how this year’s International Film Series lineup was selected — and why global cinema matters. \nJuly 9 — “40 Years of Public Art\,” Hank ForemanA retrospective on the Rosen family’s vision for sculpture at App State and the lasting impact of four decades of the Rosen Sculpture Competition. \nJuly 15 — “Innovation in Motion\,” Jillian Davis\, Co-Associate Artistic DirectorGo behind the scenes to discover how Complexions Contemporary Ballet has transformed ballet through creativity and fearless artistry. \nJuly 29 — “Beethoven in the 21st Century\,” Calidore String Quartet\, moderated by Dr. Soo Goh\, Director of the Hayes School of MusicJoin the Calidore String Quartet for an intimate conversation about their acclaimed Beethoven quartet cycles and the enduring relevance of the master composer today. \n  \nFor more information\, contact the Turchin Center for Visual Arts at turchincenter@appstate.edu or 828-262-3017. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Hank Foreman\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Hank Foreman has worked at Appalachian since 1993. University Advancement was his home division for more than a decade. In his 32 years at the university\, he has held many leadership positions\, including serving as chief communications officer and founding director and chief curator of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, where his research focus found its culmination in more than 200 exhibitions. Hank is a first-generation college student who earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Charlotte in 1986 and a master’s degree from Appalachian in 1995. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/arttalk-40-years-of-public-art-hank-foreman/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:ARTtalk,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rosen-Walk-2009_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T193000 DTSTAMP:20260625T141945Z CREATED:20260209T150039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T141945Z UID:10000036-1783711800-1783711800@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Straight No Chaser Beach Bash DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General StoreSupporting Sponsorship by Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar Gallery\, Dianne Davant & Associates\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Highstreet Insurance Partners\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers\, ties\, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced\, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums\, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold\, over 1 billion streams on Pandora\, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal\, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. \nAppalachian State University a cappella ensemble VoiceMale will open the performance. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About VoiceMale\nFounded in 2011\, VoiceMale is Appalachian State University’s only all-male identifying a cappella group\, bringing together students with a shared passion for music\, creativity\, and connection. Known for dynamic performances that blend intricate vocal arrangements with high-energy choreography\, VoiceMale pushes the boundaries of collegiate a cappella through pop\, R&B\, rap\, ballads\, and more. Beyond competition\, the group is committed to making a positive impact\, supporting causes such as men’s mental health through fundraising and advocacy. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General StoreSupporting Sponsorship by Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar Gallery\, Dianne Davant & Associates\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Highstreet Insurance Partners\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers\, ties\, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced\, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums\, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold\, over 1 billion streams on Pandora\, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal\, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. \nAppalachian State University a capella ensemble VoiceMale will open the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General StoreSupporting Sponsorship by Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar Gallery\, Dianne Davant & Associates\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Highstreet Insurance Partners\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers\, ties\, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced\, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums\, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold\, over 1 billion streams on Pandora\, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal\, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. \nAppalachian State University a capella ensemble VoiceMale will open the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $60 Tier 1$50 Tier 2$40 Tier 3$25 App State students \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/straight-no-chaser/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Schaefer Spotlight Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/72dpi_Straight-No-Chaser-Beach-Bash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T153507Z CREATED:20260304T224014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T153507Z UID:10000054-1783764000-1783764000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:40th Annual Outdoor Rosen Sculpture Walk DESCRIPTION:Now in its 40th year at Appalachian State University\, the Martin and Doris Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition celebrates An Appalachian Summer Festival tradition! The Rosen Sculpture Walk will kick off at 10am at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. After a brief welcome\, juror Sam Spiczka will lead guests on a guided tour of the 10 sculptures installed along Rivers Street. The group will then return to the Schaefer Center for the announcement of this year’s award winners\, a complimentary lunch\, and time to chat with friends about your favorite pieces. \nGuests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, as the walking and standing portion lasts approximately 45–60 minutes. Water stations will be available along the route. \nIf weather prevents an outdoor tour\, the sculpture walk will be presented indoors at the Schaefer Center with a slide presentation. \nThe Exhibition will be available for viewing along Rivers Street through May 2026. \nThe Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition is made possible by generous support from The Martin and Doris Rosen Giving Fund — courtesy of Debbie Rosen Davidson and David Rosen — and The Charles and Nancy Rosenblatt Foundation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Downloadable Exhibition Guide to come\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACCEPTED PIECES FOR 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ARICO“Theresa Fire Spirit” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAVID BOYAJIAN“Orange Sage” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHARLIE BROUWER“Hope’s Progress” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLIFTON COX“More Cock and Bull” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RICHARD HERZOG“Alien Flower” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HANNA JUBRAN“Kuiper Belt” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANDREW LIGHT“Navigator” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HARRY MCDANIEL“Exploratory Unit” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JOHN PARKER“Die Fledermaus” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GLENN ZWEYGARDT“Industrial Growth” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the juror – Sam Spiczka\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nInspired by natural bone forms\, rural technology\, and geometric structure\, Sam Spiczka has produced a distinctive body of work that is both modern and intensely primal\, public\, yet deeply personal. Born and raised in rural Minnesota\, Spiczka became captivated by metal at an early age working in his family’s welding shop. Though he briefly studied art and philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter\, Minnesota\, his true education has come from nature\, the example of past sculptors\, and the craftsmanship taught to him by his father.  Spiczka’s award-winning sculptures have been exhibited internationally – including at the Seolbong International Sculpture Park in Icheon\, South Korea\, the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park in Lincoln\, Massachusetts\, and the Franconia Sculpture Park in Taylors Fall\, Minnesota. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A special thanks to the Rosen family\n \n \n \n \n \n Martin & Doris Rosen\nVision\, generosity\, and a pursuit of excellence are some of the many qualities that characterized the lives of Martin and Doris Rosen. From their years devoted to building a successful business\, to their lives after retirement\, revolving around family\, philanthropy\, and a commitment to the arts\, this exceptional couple left an indelible mark on the communities in which they lived and worked. \nThanks to the continuing generosity of the Rosen Family\, Martin and Doris’s legacy of support for quality visual arts programming has been continued by their children\, and enables this beloved exhibition program to continue to develop and flourish. In July 1997\, the Rosens donated Hephaestus\, a large commissioned sculpture by Bruce White\, to Appalachian State’s Permanent Collection\, and it adorns the Rivers Street frontage area of the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts to this day. \nOn the occasion of the Rosens’ 50th wedding anniversary in October 1999\, their children established the Martin and Doris Rosen Scholarship to assist rising junior or senior art majors at Appalachian State. Tireless supporters of the arts\, the Rosen Family has given so much of themselves over the years to ensure that the arts remain a strong foundation of campus and community life in the High Country. We wish to extend to them our deepest appreciation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/40th-rosen-sculpture-walk/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/72dpi_Rosen-Sculptures-25-TT-226.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260615T170048Z CREATED:20260324T140055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T170048Z UID:10000047-1783864800-1783868400@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:WindSync: Peter and the Wolf DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n WindSync performs a family-friendly show that brings classical music to life with an unforgettable cast of characters. Complete with costumes and choreography\, this engaging performance introduces the five wind instruments of the orchestra and concludes with an exciting retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. Peter\, the wolf\, and their friends the duck\, the cat\, and the little bird will make a live appearance! \nYoung audience members are invited to come dressed as your favorite Peter and the Wolf character — a brave bird\, a sneaky cat\, a waddling duck\, or even the mighty wolf — and help bring the story to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 Standard$10 student/child \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/windsync-peter-and-the-wolf/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Peter-and-the-Wolf_photo-by-Daniel-Ashworth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T170009Z CREATED:20260324T140030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T170009Z UID:10000046-1783884600-1783884600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:WindSync DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n Over nearly two decades of performing\, WindSync has proven itself “a major force in the American chamber music landscape” (Arts and Culture Texas)\, leaping from prizewinning Concert Artists Guild and Fischoff performances to the stages of Carnegie Hall\, the Library of Congress\, Metropolitan Museum of Art and more. Breaking the “fourth wall” between performers and audience\, WindSync’s dynamic performance style incorporates memorization and storytelling to showcase the expressive range of the flute\, oboe\, clarinet\, French horn and bassoon. \nThe quintet brings Boone a summery set of classical music with an American accent\, inflected with folk\, jazz and minimalism. Also featured is Mozart’s Serenade in C minor\, a dramatic masterpiece of classical music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Standard$40 App State Faculty/Staff$20 student/child \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/windsync/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/web_WindSync_Carlin-Ma_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T193000 DTSTAMP:20260319T151021Z CREATED:20260324T140004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T151021Z UID:10000041-1784057400-1784057400@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Sentimental Value DESCRIPTION:Global Film Series\n \n \n \n \n \n In Norwegian\, English and French with English subtitles \nNorway\, Germany\, Denmark\, France\, Sweden\, United Kingdom\, Turkey / Rated R (language\, sexual reference\, brief nudity) / Directed by Joachim Trier / 2025 / Psychological Drama\, Showbiz Drama / 133 minutes \nAn intimate exploration of family\, memories\, and the reconciliatory power of art. \nSisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) reunite with their estranged father\, the charismatic Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård)\, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down\, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star (Elle Fanning). Suddenly\, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics. \nJoin us for a post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock\, as he discusses the movie in deeper context. \nTHEMEThe theme for this year’s series is Human Connection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online.TICKETS ON SALE: April 15 at 10am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $10 General Admission \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.\nOnline sales are subject to ticket fees.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the curator\n \n \n \n \n \n Dale M. Pollock\, a writer\, film producer\, filmmaker and author\, has served as head film critic for Daily Variety\, chief entertainment correspondent for the Los Angeles Times\, Dean of the School of Filmmaking at the (then) North Carolina School of the Arts\, and Professor of Cinema Studies at NCSA\, among other illustrious roles. He was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in the early 1980s\, wrote Skywalking: The Life and Films of George Lucas\, and his first work of fiction\, Chopped: A Novel\, is available in print\, e-book\, and audiobook. Pollock continues to teach Continuing Education classes at UNCSA\, along with programming the Weicholz Global Film Series as part of An Appalachian Summer. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/sentimental-value/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Global Film Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sentimental-Value-Still-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T011525Z CREATED:20260324T140039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T011525Z UID:10000059-1784131200-1784134800@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:ARTtalk: "Innovation in Motion\,” Jillian Davis\, Co-Associate Artistic Director DESCRIPTION:Step behind the curtain for a series of intimate conversations with this season’s artists about the passions and processes that shape their work. \nAll ARTtalks take place in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Lecture Hall from 4-5pm. \n  \nJune 30 — “Curating Global Cinema\,” Dale PollockGet an insider’s look at how this year’s International Film Series lineup was selected — and why global cinema matters. \nJuly 9 — “40 Years of Public Art\,” Hank ForemanA retrospective on the Rosen family’s vision for sculpture at App State and the lasting impact of four decades of the Rosen Sculpture Competition. \nJuly 15 — “Innovation in Motion\,” Jillian Davis\, Co-Associate Artistic DirectorGo behind the scenes to discover how Complexions Contemporary Ballet has transformed ballet through creativity and fearless artistry. \nJuly 29 — “Beethoven in the 21st Century\,” Calidore String Quartet\, moderated by Dr. Soo Goh\, Director of the Hayes School of MusicJoin the Calidore String Quartet for an intimate conversation about their acclaimed Beethoven quartet cycles and the enduring relevance of the master composer today. \n  \nFor more information\, contact the Turchin Center for Visual Arts at turchincenter@appstate.edu or 828-262-3017. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Complexions Contemporary Ballet\nComplexions was founded in 1994 by Master Choreographer Dwight Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson with a singular approach to reinventing dance through a groundbreaking mix of methods\, styles and cultures. Today\, Complexions represents one of the most recognized\, diverse\, inclusive and respected performing arts brands in the world. Having presented an entirely new and exciting vision of human movement on 5-continents\, over 20-countries\, to over 20-million television viewers and to well over 300\,000 people in live audiences\, Complexions is poised to continue its mission to bring unity to the world one dance at a time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/arttalk-innovation-in-motion-jillian-davis-co-associate-artistic-director/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:ARTtalk,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/small_Complexions-artistic-team.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T165757Z CREATED:20260324T140001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T165757Z UID:10000052-1784230200-1784230200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Complexions Contemporary Ballet DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n Complexions Contemporary Ballet explodes onto the stage with boundary-breaking artistry under visionaries Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. Raw athleticism meets sleek precision\, where 16 powerful dancers command the stage with fierce grace and technical brilliance that’ll leave you breathless. The first act features a mixed repertory that spans Complexions’ 31 years as a company\, followed by act two\, LOVE ROCKS — set to the electric\, guitar-driven anthems of Grammy legend Lenny Kravitz. Feel the energy in a vibrant celebration of love\, diversity\, and everything that makes us human. \n“Companies like Complexions are game-changing: they’re forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been.” —The Guardian \n“If there is one thing that Complexions knows how to do well (and\, let’s be honest\, they do many things quite well)\, it’s their choreographic exploration of rock ‘n’ roll and popular music.” —Hollywood Soapbox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Tier 1$35 Tier 2$25 Tier 3$10 student/child \nApp State Faculty/Staff:$5 off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3 \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Complexions Contemporary Ballet “NIQUE” MasterclassWednesday\, July 13\, 5:30-7pmVarsity Gym Dance Studio 208 A/B\, App State campus  |  For intermediate dancers ages 13+  |  FREE and Open to the Public\nRegistration appreciated. Register HERE. \nNIQUE is the official technique of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Developed with a total body approach to training\, this tusion of classical and contemporary-based dance methods is used to take a dancer to the next level through a series of fluid exercises constructed to build strength\, stability and overall placement. \nAll dancers younger than 18 are required to have a parent/guardian onsite throughout the event. \nQuestions? Chenauskyc@appstate.edu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/complexions-contemporary-ballet/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/web_05.27.25-Complexions2590.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T173347Z CREATED:20260324T140035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T173347Z UID:10000051-1784403000-1784403000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Darren Criss DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General StoreSupporting Sponsorship by Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar Gallery\, Dianne Davant & Associates\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Highstreet Insurance Partners\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago in Fox’s hit TV show Glee\, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss has embodied the kind of kaleidoscopic artistry that’s entirely uninhibited by form or genre. For this concert\, Darren will be performing well-known songs featured throughout his wildly eclectic career as both a songwriter and performer\, including those from Glee\, Starkid and the Broadway shows he’s starred in. \nCriss is currently starring in the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Maybe Happy Ending\, directed by Michael Arden. Now playing at the Belasco Theatre\, the production opened to rave reviews and earned him the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $60 Tier 1$50 Tier 2$40 Tier 3$25 App State students \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/darren-criss/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Schaefer Spotlight Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Small_DC_Edit-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T141656Z CREATED:20260324T140003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T141656Z UID:10000050-1784469600-1784469600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:The Other Mozart DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n​ \n \n \n \n \n \n The Other Mozart is an award-winning\, Drama Desk nominated play telling the true\, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart\, the genius sister of Amadeus — a prodigy\, keyboard virtuoso and composer\, who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim\, but her work and her story faded away\, lost to history. \nSet in a stunning 18-foot dress\, this production by playwright Sylvia Milo ushers you into a world of opulence and delight – obscured by restriction and prejudice. The music score brings Nannerl’s musical imagination to life using clavichords\, music boxes\, teacups\, and fluttering fans. Inspired by the Mozart family’s hilarious and heartbreaking letters\, this other Mozart at last tells her story. \n“strikingly beautiful” — The New York Times“This is a gem of a show” — The Stage (London)“fascinating and irresistibly intelligent” —- Theatermania“dazzling\, original performance … hauntingly beautiful” — LA Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT \n$45 Standard$40 App State Faculty/Staff$20 student/child* \n \nThis show contains mature thematic elements and mild adult language.\n \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Playwright and Performer\n \n \n \n \n \n Sylvia Milo (creator\, playwright\, original performer) is an award-winning theatre artist\, actress\, playwright and director originally from Poland. Milo wrote\, starred in\, and self-produced (crowd-funded) her one-woman play The Other Mozart\, for which she received the New York Innovative Theater Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and nomination for Outstanding Full-Length Script\, and an Off-Broadway Alliance nomination for Best Solo Performance. \nThe play has had 400 performances to date\, in 32 US States and 10 countries\, including in London at St. James Theatre\, in Munich at the Pasinger Fabrik\, in Vienna and Salzburg at the Mozart apartments (at the invitation of the Mozarteum Foundation)\, in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Cultural Center\, and in China at the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center.  \nMilo was commissioned by The Guardian to write an article about The Other Mozart and its cultural impact\, which in turn inspired the creation of a documentary film on Nannerl Mozart. Sylvia and the play are featured in the Mediastockade PBS documentary Mozart’s Sister\, currently opening in movie theaters worldwide. \nHer latest play\, 7 MAGDALENES\, was developed at her fellowships at the Bogliasco Foundation in Italy and the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York\, with performances at PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century in Chatham\, NY\, at Morris Museum in Morristown\, NJ\, at Theaterlab in NYC\, premiering Off-Broadway at HERE Arts. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/the-other-mozart/ LOCATION:Valborg Theatre\, 480 Howard Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/72dpi_TOM_MainImageBlue.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260319T150756Z CREATED:20260324T140030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T150756Z UID:10000042-1784662200-1784662200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Sirat DESCRIPTION:Global Film Series\n \n \n \n \n \n In Spanish\, French\, English\, and Arabic with English subtitles \nSpain\, France / Rated R (violent content\, drug use) / Directed by Oliver Laxe / 2025 / Drama\, Mystery\, Thriller\, Action\, Adventure / 115 minutes \nSearching for his missing daughter\, a father (Sergi López) and his son travel to a remote rave in Morocco’s mountains where she disappeared months earlier. As they descend into a world of endless music and burning wilderness\, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. \nJoin us for a post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock\, as he discusses the movie in deeper context. \nTHEMEThe theme for this year’s series is Human Connection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online.TICKETS ON SALE: April 15 at 10am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $10 General Admission \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.\nOnline sales are subject to ticket fees.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the curator\n \n \n \n \n \n Dale M. Pollock\, a writer\, film producer\, filmmaker and author\, has served as head film critic for Daily Variety\, chief entertainment correspondent for the Los Angeles Times\, Dean of the School of Filmmaking at the (then) North Carolina School of the Arts\, and Professor of Cinema Studies at NCSA\, among other illustrious roles. He was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in the early 1980s\, wrote Skywalking: The Life and Films of George Lucas\, and his first work of fiction\, Chopped: A Novel\, is available in print\, e-book\, and audiobook. Pollock continues to teach Continuing Education classes at UNCSA\, along with programming the Weicholz Global Film Series as part of An Appalachian Summer. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/sirat/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Global Film Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SIRAT-Still-01-.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T173433Z CREATED:20260324T140008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T173433Z UID:10000056-1784835000-1784835000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Rick Springfield DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General StoreSupporting Sponsorship by Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar Gallery\, Dianne Davant & Associates\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Highstreet Insurance Partners\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n Over the past four decades\, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s\, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-musician who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits\, including “Jessie’s Girl\,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers\,” “An Affair of the Heart\,” “I’ve Done Everything for You\,” “Love Somebody\,” and “Human Touch.” He’s an accomplished actor who has starred opposite Meryl Streep in the feature film Ricki and the Flash\, gave a chameleonic performance as the creepy Dr. Irving Pitlor in HBO’s prestige drama True Detective\, earned great reviews for his portrayal of Lucifer on the CW hit Supernatural and most recently played the insane Pastor Charles on FX’s worldwide hit series American Horror Story. An author as well\, both his candid 2010 memoir Late\, Late at Night (which Rolling Stone named one of the 25 greatest rock memoirs of all time) and his 2014 comedic novel Magnificent Vibration earned rave reviews and spots on the New York Times Best Sellers’ list. In 2014\, Springfield was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame\, located around the corner from the first apartment he lived in when he first arrived in the U.S. from Australia in 1971. Springfield’s Sirius-XM radio show\, Working Class DJ\, is a huge hit and airs weekly on ’80s on 8. His new album\, Automatic\, is his first album of all new original material in five years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n $75 Tier 1$65 Tier 2$50 Tier 3$25 App State students \nRick Springfield Premium Ticket & Merch Package\n\n\nPremium Concert Ticket \n\n\nExclusive T-Shirt \n\n\nExclusive Merchandise Pack \n\n\nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/rick-springfield/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Schaefer Spotlight Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/web_2024_RS_Live-Image-RT-Approved-©-Jay-Gilbert-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T193000 DTSTAMP:20260319T150659Z CREATED:20260324T140041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T150659Z UID:10000043-1785267000-1785267000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Happy Birthday DESCRIPTION:Global Film Series\n \n \n \n \n \n In Arabic with English subtitles \nEgypt / Not rated / Directed by Sarah Goher / 2025 / Drama / 91 minutes \nEight-year-old maid Toha goes to great lengths to ensure that her best friend Nelly\, the daughter of her wealthy employer\, has a successful birthday party in this poignant debut feature exploring classism\, power\, and belonging in modern-day Cairo. \nJoin us for a post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock\, as he discusses the movie in deeper context. \nTHEMEThe theme for this year’s series is Human Connection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online.TICKETS ON SALE: April 15 at 10am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $10 General Admission \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.\nOnline sales are subject to ticket fees.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the curator\n \n \n \n \n \n Dale M. Pollock\, a writer\, film producer\, filmmaker and author\, has served as head film critic for Daily Variety\, chief entertainment correspondent for the Los Angeles Times\, Dean of the School of Filmmaking at the (then) North Carolina School of the Arts\, and Professor of Cinema Studies at NCSA\, among other illustrious roles. He was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in the early 1980s\, wrote Skywalking: The Life and Films of George Lucas\, and his first work of fiction\, Chopped: A Novel\, is available in print\, e-book\, and audiobook. Pollock continues to teach Continuing Education classes at UNCSA\, along with programming the Weicholz Global Film Series as part of An Appalachian Summer. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/happy-birthday/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Global Film Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Happy-Birthday_event-page-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T011454Z CREATED:20260324T140015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T011454Z UID:10000060-1785340800-1785344400@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:ARTtalk: “Beethoven in the 21st Century\,” Calidore String Quartet DESCRIPTION:Step behind the curtain for a series of intimate conversations with this season’s artists about the passions and processes that shape their work. \nAll ARTtalks take place in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Lecture Hall from 4-5pm. \n  \nJune 30 — “Curating Global Cinema\,” Dale PollockGet an insider’s look at how this year’s International Film Series lineup was selected — and why global cinema matters. \nJuly 9 — “40 Years of Public Art\,” Hank ForemanA retrospective on the Rosen family’s vision for sculpture at App State and the lasting impact of four decades of the Rosen Sculpture Competition. \nJuly 15 — “Innovation in Motion\,” Jillian Davis\, Co-Associate Artistic DirectorGo behind the scenes to discover how Complexions Contemporary Ballet has transformed ballet through creativity and fearless artistry. \nJuly 29 — “Beethoven in the 21st Century\,” Calidore String Quartet\, moderated by Dr. Soo Goh\, Director of the Hayes School of MusicJoin the Calidore String Quartet for an intimate conversation about their acclaimed Beethoven quartet cycles and the enduring relevance of the master composer today. \n  \nFor more information\, contact the Turchin Center for Visual Arts at turchincenter@appstate.edu or 828-262-3017. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Calidore String Quartet\nThe Calidore String Quartet has been recognized for achieving an extraordinary cohesion of individual artistry and collective expression—what The Washington Post described as “four more individual musicians are unimaginable\, yet these speak\, breathe\, think and feel as one.” Their artistry reflects a profound engagement with both the classical canon and the evolving language of 21st-century chamber music. \nThe Calidore has performed at many of the world’s greatest concert halls\, including Lincoln Center\, Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and Wigmore Hall\, and festivals such as the BBC Proms\, Verbier\, Ravinia\, and Caramoor. Collaborators have included Anne-Sophie Mutter\, Joshua Bell\, Anthony McGill\, Marc-André Hamelin\, Jean-Yves Thibaudet\, David Finckel and Wu Han\, the Emerson String Quartet\, and Quatuor Ébène\, among others. \nDedicated advocates for today’s music\, the Calidore has premiered works by Caroline Shaw\, John Williams\, Anna Clyne\, and Gabriela Montero\, to name a few. In the 2025–26 season\, they give the world premiere of a new quartet “Arietta” by Turnage at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. \nIn 2026\, the Calidore releases an all-American album on Signum Records featuring music by Barber\, Marsalis\, Korngold\, and John Williams. In 2025\, they unveil a landmark box set of the complete Beethoven string quartets\, recorded for Signum following their live cycle at Lincoln Center during the 2024–25 season. \nFormed in 2010 at the Colburn School in Los Angeles\, the Calidore has won top prizes at major US chamber music competitions\, including the Fischoff\, Coleman\, Chesapeake\, and Yellow Springs. In 2016\, they won the Grand Prize of the inaugural M-Prize International Chamber Music Competition as well as the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship. Additional honors include the Avery Fisher Career Grant\, the Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award\, and selection as BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists. \nCurrently the Distinguished String Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Delaware\, the Calidore has also held residencies at the University of Toronto\, University of Michigan\, and Stony Brook University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/arttalk-beethoven-in-the-21st-century-calidore-string-quartet/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:ARTtalk,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/72dpi_CSQ-Carnegie-debut-2016-c.-Michael-Hershkowitz-DSC_1108.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T165856Z CREATED:20260324T140047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T165856Z UID:10000053-1785353400-1785353400@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Calidore String Quartet DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeffrey Myers\, violinRyan Meehan\, violinJeremy Berry\, violaEstelle Choi\, cello \nThe Calidore String Quartet has been recognized for achieving an extraordinary cohesion of individual artistry and collective expression — what The Washington Post described as “four more individual musicians are unimaginable\, yet these speak\, breathe\, think and feel as one.” Their artistry reflects a profound engagement with both the classical canon and the evolving language of 21st-century chamber music. \nProgram: \nString Quartet in E-flat Major\, Op. 33\, No. 2\, Hob.III:38\, “Joke”               Joseph Haydn \nSelections from At the Octoroon Balls               Wynton Marsalis \nString Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor\, Op. 131               Ludwig van Beethoven \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Standard$40 App State Faculty/Staff$20 student/child \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/calidore-string-quartet/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/72dpi_Calidore-Quartet_013_Marco-Borggreve.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T165821Z CREATED:20260324T140022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T165821Z UID:10000037-1785526200-1785526200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Aaron Diehl DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n Pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly redefined the boundary between jazz and classical music\, building an international career distinguished by stylistic fluency\, intellectual rigor\, and a deep sense of musical lineage. Praised for his “melodic precision\, harmonic erudition\, and elegant restraint” (The New York Times)\, Diehl is increasingly recognized as a singular voice whose work moves freely across genres while remaining grounded in historical awareness. He has worked extensively with figures such as Tyshawn Sorey\, Timo Andres\, Philip Glass\, and Cécile McLorin Salvant\, forging projects that span concerti\, chamber music\, orchestral works\, and jazz performance. In 2023\, Diehl was named as the Artistic Director of 92NY’s Jazz in July Festival\, succeeding the legendary Bill Charlap. \nProgram selections include (subject to change): \nFrom the Southland\, Harry T. BurleighTroubled Waters\, Margaret BondsSt. Martin de Porres\, Mary Lou Williams arr. A. Diehl3 Visions\, William Grant StillPiano Sonata in E minor\, Florence PriceNew World A-Comin’\, Duke Ellington \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Standard$40 App State Faculty/Staff$20 student/child \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/aaron-diehl/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/72dpi_Diehl_2019cMariaJarzyna09.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T185030Z CREATED:20260324T140038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T185030Z UID:10000061-1785612600-1785612600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:The Jayhawks DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy Schaffel\nPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store\nSupporting Sponsorship by Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar Gallery\, Dianne Davant & Associates\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Highstreet Insurance Partners\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc.\n \n \n \n \n \n Over the course of four decades and countless memorable live shows\, country roots-rock band The Jayhawks have soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics\, fans\, and peers in the process. Since 2014\, The Jayhawks have enjoyed a career resurgence\, touring constantly and releasing three memorable albums — including Paging Mr. Proust\, a true classic co-produced by Peter Buck (REM) — while collaborating with the likes of Ray Davies and Wesley Stace. \nSanctuary Park\, the Jayhawks’ 12th studio album\, is set for release on August 28\, 2026. For Sanctuary Park\, The Jayhawks are reuniting with the legendary Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd\, Peter Gabriel\, Alice Cooper\, Lou Reed)\, who produced 2000’s Smile\, a “classic\,” according to The New York Times.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $60 Tier 1$50 Tier 2$40 Tier 3$25 App State students \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/the-jayhawks/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Schaefer Spotlight Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/web_PREFERREDThe-Jayhawks-2024-promo-photo-photo-credit-Steve-Cohen.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR