BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//An Appalachian Summer Festival - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T164000 CREATED:20250326T123025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T195939Z UID:10000027-1751830200-1751830200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nSeries Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer. Supporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Mast General Store\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRanky Tanky (a Gullah phrase for “get funky”)\, whose jazz-influenced arrangements of traditional Gullah music NPR calls “lively\, soulful honey to the ears” joins forces with Grammy winner Lisa Fischer\, who the Minneapolis Star Tribune says brings “soul\, jazz\, rock\, gospel\, folk\, pop\, and classical …  [and] cuts loose with funk and fierceness and rocks with abandon.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $45 Tier 1$35 Tier 2$25 Tier 3$15 Student/Child \nApp State Faculty/Staff:10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Contact Box Office for discount code. \nLocal Residents (Ashe\, Avery\, Caldwell\, Watauga\, and Wilkes counties):10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Zip code required at check out. \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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Ranky Tanky\n \n \n \n \n \n Ranky Tanky (a Gullah phrase for “get funky”) are five lifelong friends from Charleston\, South Carolina\, who have established themselves as passionate global ambassadors for their local culture and community\, helping to faithfully preserve the traditions originated by African Americans in the coastal South during slavery that are kept alive through the present day. \nIn 2023\, Ranky Tanky took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album\, celebrating their second GRAMMY win in a four-year span. Celebrating the music of their West African-rooted Gullah community\, Ranky Tanky were honored in 2023 for their first-ever live album — Live at the 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — which was captured during their debut at the iconic festival. Ranky Tanky previously took home Best Regional Roots Music Album in 2020 for their studio album Good Time\, marking the first-ever GRAMMY Award win for an album of Gullah music. The five-piece have now won Best Regional Roots Album for two consecutive releases and become the most awarded group in the history of the category. \nThe 2023 GRAMMY win is just the latest accolade in a long line of “firsts” that Ranky Tanky has achieved for the music of the Gullah community. The five-piece also reached #1 on each of the Billboard\, Amazon and iTunes jazz charts\, brought their songs and stories to national television on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, the TODAY Show and PBS Newshour — and even performed during President Joe Biden’s 2020 inauguration festivities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo by Jay Gilbert \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lisa Fischer\n \n \n \n \n \n “There are some artists that bring a certain magic to their live performances that engage you in a way that is far beyond just listening to a record. Lisa Fischer is definitely one of these artists. Her voice alone demands your full and undivided attention. You can see it in the faces of the packed-out audiences\, as every eye in the venue is transfixed by her incredible\, yet effortless-looking performance. The range of her voice is quite frankly unbelievable. Add to that the control\, the power\, the delicateness\, and the crystalline clarity\, and you truly have a one-in-a-million performer on your hands. Whilst you might come across a singer with some of these attributes\, to find one who has all of them in abundance is something unique and special.” – Kirstine Walton / Loud Hailer Magazine URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/ranky-tanky-with-ms-lisa-fischer/ 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/2025/03/Ranky-Tanky-and-Lisa-Fischer-poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T164001 CREATED:20250326T123021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T195807Z UID:10000024-1752262200-1752262200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Joan Osborne & Lisa Loeb DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nSeries Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer. Supporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Mast General Store\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne\, two unmistakable voices of the ’90s\,team up for a special evening marking the 30th anniversaries of their breakthrough albums — Loeb’s Tails and Osborne’s Relish. Revisit the songs that shaped a generation\, alongside new music and career-spanning fan favorites. Both Tails and Relish were landmark albums that transcended genres\, blending folk\, pop\, and rock with deeply personal storytelling. Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You)” and Osborne’s “One of Us” became defining anthems of the era\, and their impact continues to resonate with longtime fans and new audiences alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $55 Tier 1$45 Tier 2$35 Tier 3$25 App State students \nApp State Faculty/Staff:10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Contact Box Office for discount code. \nLocal Residents (Ashe\, Avery\, Caldwell\, Watauga\, and Wilkes counties):10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Zip code required at check out. \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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Joan Osborne\n \n \n \n \n \n “This is the most personal record I’ve ever made\,” multi-Grammy-nominated singer- songwriter Joan Osborne says about her ravishing new studio album\, Nobody Owns You. “These songs come from my feelings about people in my family\, about people who I care about\, and just what to do with this time that we have on the earth. They come from a raw emotional place. And I’m asking myself that question: What am I here for?“ The result is a masterful collection of 12 contemplative songs offering hope and solace\, while exploring Osborne’s own unique journey from small-town Kentucky to around the world. \nThe powerful album’s deeply melodic songcraft\, including some co-writes with producer Ben Rice (Valerie June\, Norah Jones)\, serves up a rich Americana sound. Her sumptuous alto and poetic lyrics are underpinned by rootsy textures\, ranging from Rice’s banjo guitar to Cindy Cashdollar’s lap steel\, to Dave Sherman’s piano and Hammond organ\, to Jack Petruzzelli’s baritone guitar. \nOsborne’s first-time collaboration with Rice turned out to be a match made in heaven. “It was a really fresh\, new situation at his studio in Brooklyn\,” says Osborne\, who’s self- produced her most recent albums\, including the critically acclaimed Trouble & Strife (2020). “He brought in people he’s worked with before and I brought in mine\, like Cindy and Jack\, and it was kind of a love fest.” \nBefore recording\, Osborne and Rice began co-writing\, and realized they were each experiencing tough times. “2022 was rough for me\,” confirms Osborne\, whose last release\, Radio Waves\, anthologized select performances broadcast on national airwaves since 1995. “I’d just gotten out of a 15-year relationship\, which is hard\, and my daughter’s getting ready to leave home for college\, and my 92-year-old mother started exhibiting signs of Alzheimer’s. There was so much change going on in my life\, and I felt so vulnerable. Then Ben lost his father during the process of making the record. We kept saying to each other\, ‘Thank God we have this work to focus on.’ There’s a way to take grief and turn it into something beautiful.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lisa Loeb\n \n \n \n \n \n With a legacy spanning nearly 20 studio albums and EPs\, multiple entrepreneurial ventures\, and her own weekday SiriusXM radio show\, “Stay with Lisa Loeb” on ’90s on 9\, GRAMMY™ Award-winning singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb continues to solidify her status as one of the industry’s most creative and revered artists. Best known for her platinum hit “Stay (I Missed You)” from the 1994 film Reality Bites\, Lisa was the first independent artist to have a #1 single on the charts without a recording contract. \nSince then\, she has released multiple hit singles and gold-certified albums. Recently\, Lisa released her acclaimed album\, A Simple Trick to Happiness\, and co-created the musical Together Apart with 100 other Brown alums\, to benefit The Actors Fund. Her latest album\, a collaboration with The Hollow Trees\, That’s What It’s All About\, is a tribute to timeless songs. Lisa’s recent television appearances include “Fuller House\,” “That ’90s Show\,” and the Hallmark TV movie Hanukkah on Rye. Other highlights include creating an original New York Times crossword puzzle for its 75th anniversary\, joining Daryl Hall on his show Live from Daryl’s House\, and going on tour with Lyle Lovett for In Conversation and Song. Beyond music\, Lisa’s impact extends through her children’s albums\, eyewear line\, acting\, voiceover work\, and philanthropy.  URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/joan-osborne-lisa-loeb/ 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/2025/03/Joan-Osborne-Lisa-Loeb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T164001 CREATED:20250326T123037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T195457Z UID:10000018-1752435000-1752435000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Heather Headley with Western Piedmont Symphony DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nSeries Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer. Supporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Mast General Store\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n Ron Colvard\, conductor \n“Heather Headley is among the top singers with a vocal that absolutely astounds with its intensity… This woman is one of the great entertainers of the day\, on record and on stage.” – Billboard Magazine \nTony and Grammy winner Heather Headley\, accompanied by Western Piedmont Symphony and a 12-piece choir\, performs a selection of popular tunes from the Broadway and pop songbooks. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $65 Tier 1$55 Tier 2$45 Tier 3$25 App State students \nApp State Faculty/Staff:10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Contact Box Office for discount code. \nLocal Residents (Ashe\, Avery\, Caldwell\, Watauga\, and Wilkes counties):10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Zip code required at check out. \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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Heather Headley\n \n \n \n \n \n In 1997\, Heather won the role of Nala in the original Broadway cast of the Elton John and Tim Rice’s hit Tony-winning musical The Lion King. While still in The Lion King\, Heather was asked to audition for the title role in the writing duo’s next Broadway venture together\, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. Her portrayal of the Nubian princess\, Aida\, won her the praise of critics and the prestigious Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. In addition to other awards\, she also received the coveted Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.  to the stage\, starring in The Bodyguard in London’s West End\, where she gained the critics praise and a new fan base overseas. \nHeather continued her musical success on the pop charts with her 2002 debut album on RCA Records\, This Is Who I Am. Two songs\, “He Is” and the album track “I Wish I Wasn’t\,” both emerged as Top 5 R&B and Dance chart hits. Heather earned numerous accolades for This Is Who I Am\, including Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Heather returned in January 2006 with In My Mind. The opening title tune single became Heather’s first #1 hit\, topping the Dance and R&B charts. \nIn 2009\, Heather released Audience of One\, for which she won the Grammy Award for the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album\, followed in 2012 by Only One in The World. To the of delight of both audiences and critics\, Heather made her return to Broadway in 2016\, starring in the Tony Award-winning The Color Purple in the role of Shug Avery. In 2018\, Heather had a recurring role on Chicago Med playing the formidable Gwen Garrett. Heather can currently be seen as a series regular on the Netflix Series Sweet Magnolias. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Western Piedmont Symphony\n \n \n \n \n \n Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS) is the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina\, based in Hickory. For 59 years\, WPS has enriched and engaged the communities of western North Carolina through high-quality symphonic music with creative\, relevant performances\, and educational opportunities for all ages. Each season\, the Symphony presents an inspiring classical Masterworks series\, a fun and entertaining Foothills Pops series\, a variety of small music ensembles in the Crossroads series\, family-friendly Discovery Family Concerts\, plus education and community engagement programs in the Catawba Valley\, all under the artistic direction of Maestro Matthew Troy. Experience the power of live music in concert with WPS. \nWestern Piedmont Symphony is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council and is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County. WPS is a proud member of the League of American Orchestras.​ URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/heather-headley/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Schaefer Spotlight Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/web_Heather-Headley-2024-by-Meagan-Shuptar_004-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T164001 CREATED:20250326T123034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T195353Z UID:10000026-1752694200-1752694200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Peabo Bryson DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nSeries Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer. Supporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Mast General Store\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPossessing a beautifully rich\, almost operatic voice\, two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson celebrates 50 years in music. Viewed in touring and pop culture as one of music’s iconic vocalists\, Bryson has earned two Academy Awards\, two Grammy Awards\, eight Grammy nominations\, five gold albums\, 25 top 20 singles\, and six #1 singles. His newest album\, Missing You\, is his 20th. \nPeabo’s hits include  “Can You Stop the Rain\,” “Reaching for the Sky\,”\, “If Ever You’re In My Arms Again\,” “Show & Tell\,” “You’re Looking Like Love To Me” with Roberta Flack\, “Without You” with Regina Belle\, “Tonight I Celebrate My Love” with Roberta Flack\, “What You Won’t Do For Love” with Natalie Cole\, “Here We Go” with Minnie Riperton\, “Lovers After All” with Melissa Manchester\, “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle (from Disney’s Aladdin)\, “Beauty & the Beast with Celine Dion (from Disney’s Beauty & the Beast). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $55 Tier 1$45 Tier 2$35 Tier 3$25 App State students \nApp State Faculty/Staff:10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Contact Box Office for discount code. \nLocal Residents (Ashe\, Avery\, Caldwell\, Watauga\, and Wilkes counties):10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Zip code required at check out. \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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Peabo Bryson\n \n \n \n \n \n With 20 albums to his credit\, Peabo Bryson has enjoyed an unprecedented\, across-the-board level of international success\, Bryson has the distinction of being the first artist in music history to have separate records topping four different charts. \nAcclaim and recognition are nothing new for this multi-talented singer\, songwriter and producer. Born April 13\, 1951\, in Greenville\, SC\, Bryson spent much of his childhood on his grandfather’s farm in Maudlin\, SC. “I have two sisters and a brother\, but I’m the oldest male in the family\, so I was taught to work and work hard!” \nBryson’s family not only instilled in him his work ethic\, but a love for music as well. “My mother was a serious music lover. Whenever there was somebody great in town\, she’d drag us along to catch their act. I have seen most of the greats of that period — Sam Cooke\, Little Richard and even Billie Holiday. Sam Cooke was a great influence on me. His voice had a pure quality — straight from-the-heart.” \n“I think the sensitivity in my songs stems from my early childhood. I was raised by women — my grandmother\, until she died\, and my mother. My grandmother was a woman who lived and loved with incredible passion.” \nFor Missing You — the 20th album of his career\, his first in eight years and his first for Peak Records — Peabo Bryson continued to do what he does best on 11 tracks that showcase the broad palette of his skills. On “Count on Me” (produced by The Heavyweights) and “To Love About” (on which Peabo plays some driving acoustic lead guitar)\, Peabo proves he still has the goods to gracefully contend with today’s younger R&B stalwarts. The title song\, “Missing You\,” was recorded as a tribute to his mother (Marie) and sister (Agnes) who have both passed away\, and for his son-in-law who was serving in Iraq. Elsewhere\, smoothies such as “Heavenly” and “Don’t Give Your Heart” (produced by Barry J. Eastmond) and “My Last Goodbye” (produced by Peabo and Barry) reveal that\, ultimately\, he is in a class of his own. \nAn avid golfer\, Peabo will never turn down a chance to “hit a few balls\,” and has participated in numerous tournaments. To his family\, he is simply a big brother\, dedicated father and\, most importantly\, “Pop-Pop\, handsome singer of love ballads.” \nPeabo Bryson is\, at his intimate best\, a legendary vocalist offering a timeless mix of pop and soul as only he can. Bryson has amassed a loyal fan base\, critical acclaim and an avalanche of awards by being one of the “truly best friends” a song could ever have. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/peabo-bryson/ 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/2025/03/Peabo-Outdoor-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T164001 CREATED:20250326T123051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T185921Z UID:10000013-1753558200-1753558200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Pink Martini featuring China Forbes DESCRIPTION:A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event\nSeries Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer. Supporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Appalachian Home Care\, The Art Cellar\, Explore Boone\, Goodnight Brothers\, Mast General Store\, and SkyBest Communications\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n 30th Anniversary Tour\nDrawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical\, jazz\, and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for causes such as civil rights\, affordable housing\, the environment\, libraries\, public broadcasting\, education and parks. \nThirty years later\, Pink Martini still tours the world\, singing in 22 languages at opera houses\, concert halls\, film festivals\, museums\, and fashion shows. \n“Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure … If the United Nations had a house band in 1962\, hopefully we’d be that band.” —Thomas Lauderdale\, bandleader\, pianist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $55 Tier 1$45 Tier 2$35 Tier 3$25 App State students \nApp State Faculty/Staff:10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Contact Box Office for discount code. \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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Pink Martini\n \n \n \n \n \n Featuring a dozen musicians\, with songs in 25 languages\, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages on six continents. After making its European debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 and its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony in 1998\, the band has gone on to play with more than 50 orchestras around the world\, including multiple engagements with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl\, the Boston Pops\, the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center\, the San Francisco Symphony\, and the BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall in London. Pink Martini has released 11 studio albums on its own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog)\, selling over three million albums worldwide. \nIn 1994 in his hometown of Portland\, Ore.\, Thomas Lauderdale was working in local politics when he saw the need for most engaging and inspiring music at political fundraisers. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world — crossing genres of classical\, jazz\, and old-fashioned pop — and hoping to appeal to conservatives and liberals alike\, he founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for causes such as civil rights\, affordable housing\, the environment\, libraries\, public broadcasting\, education and parks. One year later\, Lauderdale called China Forbes\, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City\, and asked her to join Pink Martini. Their first songwriting collaboration was “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)\,” which became an overnight sensation in France\, was nominated for “Song of the Year” at France’s Victoires de la Musique Awards\, and is still the band’s number one song. The band is celebrating its 30th anniversary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Madelyn Ho in Paul Taylor’s “Syzygy;” photo by Paul B. Goode \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About China Forbes\n \n \n \n \n \n China Forbes was born and raised in Cambridge\, Mass.\, and graduated cum laude from Harvard\, majoring in Visual Arts and English\, with a minor in Theater. After graduation\, and before being lured west to sing with Pink Martini by Harvard friend and classmate Thomas Lauderdale\, China lived and performed off Broadway\, in New York regional theatre\, and as a singer/songwriter in NYC clubs. \nChina became the lead singer for Pink Martini in 1995 and has co-written many of the band’s most beloved songs with Lauderdale\, starting with “Sympathique\,” and continuing to the most recent singles “Lemonade Song” and “Let’s Be Friends.” Her original song “Northern Line\,” plays over the end credits of sister Maya Forbes’ directorial debut film\, Infinitely Polar Bear (Sony Pictures Classics). In May 2024\, China released The Road\, her first solo album in 15 years\, which features all original songs\, including the single “Full Circle” and “Rise\,” a deeply hopeful and personal song highlighting mental health challenges and suicide prevention. \nShe is the recipient of the 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Montreal International Jaz Festival; previous winners include Diana Ross\, Etta James\, and Liza Minelli. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Thomas Lauderdale\n \n \n \n \n \n Active in Oregon politics since college\, Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to play political fundraisers for progressive causes such as civil rights\, the environment\, affordable housing\, and public broadcasting. In addition to his work with Pink Martini\, he has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras and ensembles\, including the Oregon Symphony\, the Seattle Symphony\, the Portland Youth Philharmonic\, Chamber Music Northwest\, and several collaborations with Oregon Ballet Theatre. Most recently\, Thomas completed a decades-in-the-making album\, Thomas Lauderdale Meets the Pilgrims. He is back in the studio working on a collaboration with the iconic Iranian singer Googoosh. \nThomas currently serves on the boards of the Oregon Symphony\, Pioneer Courthouse Square\, the Oregon Historical Society\, Confluence Project with Maya Lin and\, the Derek Rieth Foundation. He lives in Portland with his partner\, pianist Hunter Noack. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/pink-martini/ 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/2025/02/22_0563_Pink_Martini-Laugh_In_v1-web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR