BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//An Appalachian Summer Festival - ECPv6.17.3//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:20260801T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T193000 DTSTAMP:20260727T142402Z CREATED:20260324T140038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T142402Z 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 For more than four decades\, The Jayhawks have shaped the sound of Americana with timeless songs that blend country\, folk\, rock\, soul\, and Britpop. Emerging from Minneapolis’ influential post-punk scene alongside bands like The Replacements\, Hüsker Dü and Soul Asylum\, the group helped define a genre through landmark albums including Hollywood Town Hall\, Tomorrow the Green Grass\, Smile\, Rainy Day Music\, and Paging Mr. Proust. Today\, the band features guitarist and lead vocalist Gary Louris\, bassist and vocalist Marc Perlman\, keyboardist and backing vocalist Karen Grotberg\, and drummer and vocalist Tim O’Reagan. \nSet for release on August 28\, Sanctuary Park marks The Jayhawks’ 12th studio album and reunites the band with legendary producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd\, Peter Gabriel\, Alice Cooper\, and Lou Reed)\, who also produced 2000’s Smile\, hailed by The New York Times as a “classic.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T193000 DTSTAMP:20260707T151624Z CREATED:20260324T140008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151624Z 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:20260718T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T193000 DTSTAMP:20260707T151657Z CREATED:20260324T140035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151657Z 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:20260710T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T193000 DTSTAMP:20260710T194322Z CREATED:20260209T150039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T194322Z 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 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:20260708T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260707T151832Z CREATED:20260324T140001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151832Z 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:20260627T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T170147Z CREATED:20260303T180037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T170147Z UID:10000048-1782588600-1782588600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Punch Brothers 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 Punch Brothers\, formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006\, is known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music. In addition to Thile\, the band currently comprises guitarist Chris Eldridge\, bassist Paul Kowert\, banjoist Noam Pikelny\, and violinist Brittany Haas. Punch Brothers has garnered critical acclaim\, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018). The Washington Post applauded them for taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage\, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.” \nMost Recently\, Punch Brothers have been focused on their new musical variety show\, The Energy Curfew Music Hour. Season One is available on all podcast platforms\, with season two exclusively out on Audible. \nThe Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers\, the seventh album from the Grammy-winning band — and its first comprising all instrumental tunes as well as its first with fiddle player Brittany Haas\, who joined the quintet in 2023 — is due July 24\, 2026\, on Nonesuch Records. The album features eight new original compositions by Punch Brothers as well as three traditional songs they arranged. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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$70 Tier 1$60 Tier 2$45 Tier 3$25 App State students \n\n \n“The Unsung Adventure Club” VIP Package\n\nOne (1) Premium Reserved seat in the first 10 rows to see Punch Brothers live\ninvitation to the pre-show Punch Brothers experience\, including:\n\nPrivate pre-show performance by Punch Brothers\nQ&A session with Punch Brothers\n\n\nOne (1) limited edition merch item\nEarly access to merchandise shopping before doors open to the general public\nEarly venue entry\nOn-site event host\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/punch-brothers/ 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/Punch-Brothers.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR