BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//An Appalachian Summer Festival - ECPv6.16.5//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 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: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: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:20260630T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T011629Z CREATED:20260324T140004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T011629Z UID:10000057-1782835200-1782838800@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:ARTtalk: "Curating Global Cinema\," Dale Pollock 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 Dale Pollock\nDale 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-curating-global-cinema-dale-pollock/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:ARTtalk,Global Film Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DALE-POLLOCK1-2880x1800-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000 DTSTAMP:20250520T133109Z CREATED:20250326T123048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T133109Z UID:10000033-1753275600-1753275600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:ARTtalk: The 5 Browns DESCRIPTION:ARTtalk is a series of four events offering intimate\, behind-the-scenes discussions with select artists from the visual and performing arts worlds appearing on the summer series. ARTtalks include: \nJuly 3 at 5pm — “Threading Communities\,” Kelsey Merreck WagnerIntroducing Kelsey Merreck Wagner’s artist’s residency at the Jim Thompson Farm in the Pak Thong Chai District\, Nakhon Ratchasima Province\, Thailand in 2024. Wagner will discuss a selection of the exhibiting artists in Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand\, on view at the Turchin Center July 3-Dec 6. \nJuly 9 at 1pm — Cellist Joshua Roman: “Mindful Meditation”Cellist\, composer and curator Joshua Roman will discuss “Mindful Meditation\,” a conversation born from a larger project\, Immunity\, which delves into his experiences with long Covid\, the physical and mental work required for his return to the stage\, and how he can help others move beyond their own limitations. Tessa Lark\, Joshua Roman\, and Edgar Meyer will perform on July 9 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 18 at 2pm — Alonzo King LINES BalletSince 1982\, celebrated contemporary dance company Alonzo King LINES Ballet  has collaborated with composers\, musicians\, and visual artists from around the world\, drawing on deeply rooted cultural traditions and changing the way people look at ballet. In this intimate chat\, members of the company discuss the juxtaposition of art\, dance and movement. The company will perform on July 19 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 23 at 1pm — The 5 BrownsA conversation with the Juilliard-trained sibling piano ensemble on touring\, and life as musicians. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” The ensemble will perform on July 23 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \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 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 About The 5 Browns\n \n \n \n \n \n The 5 Browns – Desirae Brown\, Deondra Brown\, Stephen Beus\, Gregory Brown\, and Melody Brown — all attended The Juilliard School in New York\, where they were joined by the Browns’ youngest brother\, Ryan (now retired from the stage). The quintet enjoyed its first wave of critical attention in February of 2002\, when People magazine dubbed them the “Fab Five” and they were featured on Oprah and 60 Minutes. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” \nThe 5 Browns’ music — and the siblings’ child advocacy work — are the subject of the award-winning documentary film The 5 Browns: Digging Through the Darkness\, which was chosen as a “Critic’s Pick” by The New York Times. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/arttalk-the-5-browns/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:ARTtalk,Classic Concert Series,Classical Music,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-5-Browns-living-room-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T140000 DTSTAMP:20250520T133146Z CREATED:20250326T123005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T133146Z UID:10000032-1752847200-1752847200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:ARTtalk: Alonzo King LINES Ballet  DESCRIPTION:ARTtalk is a series of four events offering intimate\, behind-the-scenes discussions with select artists from the visual and performing arts worlds appearing on the summer series. ARTtalks include: \nJuly 3 at 5pm — “Threading Communities\,” Kelsey Merreck WagnerIntroducing Kelsey Merreck Wagner’s artist’s residency at the Jim Thompson Farm in the Pak Thong Chai District\, Nakhon Ratchasima Province\, Thailand in 2024. Wagner will discuss a selection of the exhibiting artists in Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand\, on view at the Turchin Center July 3-Dec 6. \nJuly 9 at 1pm — Cellist Joshua Roman: “Mindful Meditation”Cellist\, composer and curator Joshua Roman will discuss “Mindful Meditation\,” a conversation born from a larger project\, Immunity\, which delves into his experiences with long Covid\, the physical and mental work required for his return to the stage\, and how he can help others move beyond their own limitations. Tessa Lark\, Joshua Roman\, and Edgar Meyer will perform on July 9 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 18 at 2pm — Alonzo King LINES BalletSince 1982\, celebrated contemporary dance company Alonzo King LINES Ballet  has collaborated with composers\, musicians\, and visual artists from around the world\, drawing on deeply rooted cultural traditions and changing the way people look at ballet. In this intimate chat\, members of the company discuss the juxtaposition of art\, dance and movement. The company will perform on July 19 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 23 at 1pm — The 5 BrownsA conversation with the Juilliard-trained sibling piano ensemble on touring\, and life as musicians. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” The ensemble will perform on July 23 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \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 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 About Robert Rosenwasser\n \n \n \n \n \n ROBERT ROSENWASSER is a co-founder of LINES Ballet. As Creative Director\, he oversees each project’s aesthetic and artistic direction at the LINES Ballet company\, including conceptual design and production. Alongside his artistic work with LINES Ballet\, as General Manager for 32 years\, he built the Company’s touring program into one of the nation’s most expansive. \nIn 2018\, Robert Rosenwasser became Executive Director. In addition to his work with LINES Ballet\, he has designed for Ballet de Monte Carlo\, Béjart Ballet Lausanne\, the Royal Swedish Ballet\, San Francisco Ballet\, Joffrey Ballet\, Frankfurt Ballet\, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He has also collaborated on book projects with artists and poets Richard Tuttle\, Mei-mei Berssenbrugge\, Kiki Smith\, Cecilia Vicuna\, and Barbara Guest. His work is found at the New York Museum of Modern Art in the Department of Books and Illustrated Prints\, at the Whitney Museum\, and the Spencer Collection of the New York Public Library. \nMr. Rosenwasser grew up in New York\, attending Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts\, Cooper Union\, and California Institute of the Arts. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/arttalk-alonzo-king-lines-ballet/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:ARTtalk,Classic Concert Series,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Robert-Rosenwasser-headshot.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR