Blowing Rock Art & History Museum offers free Household memberships
($75 value) to EBT card-holding households. At this level, members receive free or discounted admission to regular BRAHM programming and workshops, including children’s art classes like Doodlebug Club (preschool-aged children) and Afternoon Art (ages 6-12). Members can also attend adult programs for free or a reduced cost, such as Cork and Canvas, lectures, and more. Museum for All households also receive discounts in the gift shop and on children’s backpack art kits. To sign up for a Museum for All membership, just visit the museum and present your EBT card at the front desk. BRAHM is at the Corner of Main Street and Ginny Stevens Lane in downtown Blowing Rock. 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-9099
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To generate interest in Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites, fabulous early literacy experience now open at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM), the Watauga County Public Library has created a Hide and Seek game based on Eric Hill's beloved dog, Spot. The game is hosted by Blowing Rock Parks and Rec on their Memorial Park playground at 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock. The library brochure holder with instructions for the game will be located next to the equipment rental hut near the playground beginning October 29th, and will be available until the end of December. Once you have completed your game worksheet by writing down the letters to reveal a secret message, take it to BRAHM at 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, for a small prize -- and enjoy the Storyland exhibit while you are there! You can also enter your name for a drawing of copies of the Storyland book titles, or a free annual Family Membership to BRAHM. The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum is hosting a traveling exhibit through January 2022, entitled Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites. Storyland is an immersive, bilingual, adventure through three beloved children’s picture books: The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, and Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill. Picture book illustrations are transformed into three-dimensional play and learning environments highlighting the six major literacy development areas: print motivation, print awareness, letter knowledge, sound awareness, vocabulary, and narrative skills and comprehension. https://www.blowingrockmuseum.org/see/storyland
Storyland will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The exhibit will remain open through January 2022. Large groups should contact Katie Jensen at 828-295-9099 ext 3014 or ed_outreach@blowingrockmuseum.org to reserve a time to visit. BRAHM is located in downtown Blowing Rock and is open to the public, free of charge, Tues. – Sat. 11-5. Progressive bluegrass joins a living legend for a special one-night-only concert, Sunday, Nov. 14 at 7pm at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in Boone. BOONE, NC — The Schaefer Center Presents (SCP) performing arts series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs, welcomes Yonder Mountain String Band and the Del McCoury Band on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 7pm at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music, expanding the traditional acoustic genre beyond its previously established boundaries by steadily pushing the envelope into the realms of rock n’ roll and improvisation. The Del McCoury Band, fronted by the legendary McCoury, is the most awarded band in bluegrass history. The bands take the stage together for a one-night-only highly anticipated double-bill concert. Tickets are $45 adults, $40 faculty/staff, $25 students. A livestream option is also available for $15 per household. The Colorado-based Yonder Mountain String Band blends bluegrass, rock and roll, and countless other influences into a new genre. Yonder Mountain’s early success was fueled by their desire to make a sound distinctly their own. Their traditional take on bluegrass was fused with their diverse musical influences ranging anywhere from punk rock to the Grateful Dead. The combination of the band’s unique personalities, extended musical improvisations, their jam band fan culture and their collaborative effort on writing and arranging original songs which span multiple genres attracted more of a freewheeling jam crowd than the traditional bluegrass scene which, in turn, exposed a whole new generation of fans to bluegrass. This past April, the band recorded their ninth studio album, scheduled to be released in late 2021. “With their instrumental prowess and adventurous musical spirit, Yonder Mountain String Band were — and still are — a pioneering group in the emerging progressive bluegrass scene that now includes marquee acts like Billy Strings, Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass and the Infamous Stringdusters.” —Rolling Stone Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry, to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link, earning praises from and collaboration with contemporary, bluegrass-bred stars like Vince Gill and Alison Krauss, rocker Steve Earle, and jam-band Phish, and springing from the tutelage of the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe, nearly 80 years ago. Now helming the Del McCoury Band, with sons Ronnie and Rob, the ensemble continues to represent as a peerless torchbearer for the entire sweep and scope of bluegrass history. The band’s many years of staying true to itself and experimenting — which included wading into the sea of grunge and R&B that dominated the music scene of the mid-1990s — earned McCoury a whole new generation of fans. “I’m just doing what’s natural,” says Del. “When young musicians ask me what they should do, I always tell them, ‘You do whatever’s inside of you. Do what you do best.’ … We don’t have a setlist. We try and work in the new songs, but a lot of times it’s just requests from the audience. It’s more interesting for the band, for me, and for the audience because nobody knows what’s coming next.” On their latest release, Del McCoury Still Sings Bluegrass — a title that echoes his 1968 debut, Del McCoury Sings Bluegrass — Del and the band craft 14 songs brimming with hot licks, classic songcraft, and some boundary-stretching electric guitar. “What I like in a record is variety of moods, of tempos,” Del says. “I consider myself traditional at heart, but I don’t have any boundaries. I’m just a guy that likes to sing and play music. Whatever strikes me to do I’ll do it. Without wrecking things.” What to Know
In-person and livestream tickets are available at theschaefercenter.org, at the Schaefer Center box office (733 Rivers Street), or by calling 828-262-4046. COMING SOON AS PART OF THE SCHAEFER CENTER PRESENTS SPRING 2022 SERIES!... Tickets On Sale Monday, Nov. 22 at 9am. Western Piedmont Symphony—Link Up: The Orchestra Sings Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 at 3pm (pre-show activities with the musicians in the Schaefer Center lobby from 2-3pm) The Western Piedmont Symphony performs this family-friendly 45-minute concert, an extension of the APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts Series. Program includes “Come to Play,” Finale from The Firebird Suite, “New World Symphony,” “Ode to Joy,” “Oye,” “Simple Gifts,” “To Make Words Sing,” and “Variations on a Shaker Melody” from Appalachian Spring. Tickets: $15 Adult, $5 Student (with proof of enrollment in a K-12 school or homeschool) BalletX: The Little Prince Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 7pm Philadelphia’s powerhouse contemporary-ballet company BalletX hits the stage with this full-length ballet inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless novella of adventure and enlightenment. The Little Prince is a ballet for the whole family, sure to delight the imagination of children and adults alike. Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Faculty/Staff, $10 Student This presentation is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Office of Arts and Cultural Programs at Appalachian State University. Nobuntu Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7pm This all-female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements. Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Local Resident Discount (with proof of residence in Watauga, Ashe or Avery County), $10 Student Rosanne Cash Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 7pm One of the country’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums of extraordinary songs that have earned four Grammy Awards and 12 nominations, as well as 21 Top 40 hits. She Remembers Everything—her most recent release—is a poetic, lush, and soulful collection of songs that reckon with a flawed and intricate world, marking a return to more personal songwriting after a trio of albums that explored her southern roots and family heritage. Tickets: $40 Adult, $35 Faculty/Staff, $25 Student About “The Schaefer Center Presents” “The Schaefer Center Presents” is a series offering campus and community audiences a diverse array of music, dance and theatre programming designed to enrich the cultural landscape of the Appalachian State University campus and surrounding area. By creating memorable performance experiences and related educational and outreach activities, the series promotes the power and excitement of the live performance experience; provides a "window on the world" through the artistry of nationally and internationally renowned artists; and showcases some of the finest artists of our nation and our region. Musical events range from symphony orchestra and chamber music performances to jazz, folk, traditional, international, and popular artists. Theatre productions run the gamut from serious drama to musical comedy. Dance performances offer an equally wide array of styles, from ballet to modern dance to international companies representing cultural traditions from around the world. For more information, visit http://theschaefercenter.org. The Schaefer Center Presents Sponsors Boone Tourism Development Authority, Allen Wealth Management, McDonald’s of Boone, The Horton Hotel, Our State Magazine, High Country Radio, WDAV 89.9 FM, WFDD 88.5FM, WETS, WKSK The Farm, and WASU 90.5FM BOONE, NC - The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (ATHC) has announced an expanded series of performances in celebration of the upcoming holiday season, with events ranging from music concerts to choral ensembles and live theatre. These shows are in addition to the ATHC’s popular Cinema Classics series that is screening seasonal favorites from Halloween through the Christmas season. “The success of recent in-person performances by artists such as Roger McGuinn, John McEuen and his String Wizards have clearly demonstrated that High Country audiences are ready to resume events at the Appalachian Theatre,” said Executive Director Laura Kratt, who noted that attendance has been building steadily since the venue resumed live programming on September 3. “Patrons have responded quite favorably to our commitment to the safety and well-being of our community, particularly our audience members,” said Kratt. “We will continue to follow the guidance of health and governmental officials in the development and implementation of COVID related policies,” which are detailed on the ATHC website, www.apptheatre.org. Artists, too, have commented on the newly-renovated and restored facility. “This is the best theatre I’ve played in 50 years,” said John Cable, former member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band after his October 14 performance at the App Theatre. Cable said that he was particularly impressed with the acoustics, house and stage crew, and enthusiastic audiences. The expanded slate of live offerings begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 5 with the Christmas with Darin & Brooke Aldridge concert, sponsored by Mast General Store. The husband and wife duo drew on the traditions of their native North Carolina, the savvy of a young, gifted band and their own dedication to ingenuity to create the most adventurous album of their career with their latest critically acclaimed release, “Inner Journey.” Both are highly acclaimed vocalists in their own right. Brooke is the four-time reigning International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year. Together, Darin and Brooke combine rich harmonies with impeccable musicianship to create the unmistakable sound that has made them one of the hottest young acts in acoustic music. Tickets are $25. At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 17, the Appalachian Theatre and Piedmont Federal Bank invite the High Country to celebrate Christmas with Elvis. This holiday show by Presley tribute artist Matt Lewis pays homage to the King of Rock and Roll. Acclaimed as “The Best Elvis in Vegas” by USA Today, “there is no better talent than Matt Lewis to pay tribute to the great legacy of Elvis Presley.” Lewis is accompanied live by his 12-piece band, “The Long Live the King Orchestra,” also known as Big Ray and the Kool Kats. Tickets are $35. Looking ahead to 2022, ATHC continues ringing in the New Year at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 22 with acclaimed artist Dan Tyminski. Honored with 14 Grammy award wins and the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) “Male Vocalist of the Year” award, this modern Bluegrass musician is most famous for his performance of “I’m a Man of Constant Sorrow” in the film, “Oh Brother Where Art Thou?” Tyminski has been a mainstay for Allison Kraus and Union Station playing the mandolin and guitar, and has previously collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, and LeeAnn Rimes. Tickets are $32. Following soon after is the American Spiritual Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 28. Sponsored by Creekside Electronics, this choral group is comprised of some of the finest classically-trained singers in the United States and preserves the traditions of the American Negro spiritual. Founded in 1995 by Dr. Everett McCorvey, this vocal ensemble has thrilled audiences around the world with their dynamic repertoire ranging from spirituals to classical to jazz, with Broadway showtunes that highlight the Black experience, which will be the focus of their programming for the App Theatre performance. Tickets are $35. At 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, ATHC partners with Wells Fargo to present the acclaimed Aquila Theatre Company (ATC) and their production of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Founded in London in 1991, Aquila Theatre is one of the foremost producers of classical theatre in the United States, visiting fifty to sixty American cities each year. ATC is traveling to Boone as part of their current 2021-22 U.S. National Tour. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for students with a valid ID. For more information on these events and COVID policies, or to join the theatre’s eblast list, get tickets, or purchase memberships, please visit the ATHC website at www.apptheatre.org. The Tony-winning playwright, performer, comedian and activist, known for her multi-character, one-person shows, takes the stage at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in An Evening with Sarah Jones, Oct. 7 at 7pm. BOONE, NC — The Schaefer Center Presents (SCP) performing arts series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs, welcomes Tony-winning performer, writer, comedian and activist Sarah Jones, in An Evening with Sarah Jones, on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7pm at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Called “a master of the genre” by The New York Times, Jones is known for her powerful and wickedly funny multi-character, one-person shows, including Broadway hit Bridge & Tunnel, originally produced by Meryl Streep, and the critically-acclaimed show Sell/Buy/Date. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 faculty/staff, $5 students, and free for all App State students (ticket issued in person with proof of student I.D.). A livestream option is also available at $15 per household. Renowned as “a one-woman global village,” Jones has given multiple main-stage TED Talks garnering millions of views, performed for President and First Lady Obama at the White House, and gave a historic performance at The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland as the first artist on its main stage normally reserved for heads of state. ' Jones recently launched Foment Productions, a social justice-focused entertainment company aligned with her progressive, intersectional activism. A documentary inspired by Sell/Buy/Date just wrapped production and is slated to premiere in early 2022. Helmed by Jones in her directorial debut, Sell/Buy/Date explores one of the most critical issues at the intersection of race, feminism, power and economics in our current cultural climate: the sex industry. The doc, executive produced by Rashida Jones and Meryl Streep, is a candid, witty and political yet personal take on the topic, particularly in our new pandemic reality. Additionally, Jones has appeared in TV and film projects including Sesame Street, Broad City, and Marriage Story. She has served as a writer/producer on Smilf and recently developed her own character-based show for CNN. She can currently be seen as a co-lead opposite Julie Delpy and Elisabeth Shue in Delpy’s Netflix dramedy series, On the Verge. SCP fall events are on sale now; the on-sale date for tickets for the spring season (featuring Nobuntu, BalletX: The Little Prince, and Rosanne Cash) will be announced later this year. - Fall tickets are general admission. - Seating is capped at 50% capacity (800 seats). - Face coverings are required for students, faculty, staff and patrons, regardless of vaccination status. In-person and livestream tickets are available at theschaefercenter.org, at the Schaefer Center box office (733 Rivers Street), or by calling 828-262-4046. COMING SOON AND ON SALE NOW!... Yonder Mountain String Band and the Del McCoury Band Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 at 7pm Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music, expanding the traditional acoustic genre beyond its previously established boundaries by steadily pushing the envelope into the realms of rock n’ roll and improvisation. The Del McCoury Band, fronted by the legendary McCoury, is the most awarded band in bluegrass history. The bands take the stage together for a one-night-only double-bill concert at the Schaefer Center. “With their instrumental prowess and adventurous musical spirit, Yonder Mountain String Band were — and still are — a pioneering group in the emerging progressive bluegrass scene that now includes marquee acts like Billy Strings, Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass and the Infamous Stringdusters.”--Rolling Stone Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry, to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link. Tickets: $45 Adult, $40 Faculty/Staff, $25 Student Livestream: $15 per household SAVE THE DATES... ON SALE DATE TBD BalletX: The Little Prince Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 7pm NOBUNTU Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7pm Rosanne Cash
Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 7pm About “The Schaefer Center Presents” “The Schaefer Center Presents” is a series offering campus and community audiences a diverse array of music, dance and theatre programming designed to enrich the cultural landscape of the Appalachian State University campus and surrounding area. By creating memorable performance experiences and related educational and outreach activities, the series promotes the power and excitement of the live performance experience; provides a "window on the world" through the artistry of nationally and internationally renowned artists; and showcases some of the finest artists of our nation and our region. Musical events range from symphony orchestra and chamber music performances to jazz, folk, traditional, international, and popular artists. Theatre productions run the gamut from serious drama to musical comedy. Dance performances offer an equally wide array of styles, from ballet to modern dance to international companies representing cultural traditions from around the world. For more information, visit http://theschaefercenter.org. Our Schaefer Center Presents Sponsors Boone Tourism Development Authority, Allen Wealth Management, McDonald’s of Boone, Holiday Inn Boone, The Horton Hotel, Our State Magazine, High Country Radio, WDAV 89.9 FM, WFDD 88.5FM, WETS, WKSK The Farm, and WASU 90.5FM BRAHM receives $12,400 for The Jagged Path: The African Diaspora in Western North Carolina9/29/2021 (Blowing Rock, NC) -BRAHM (Blowing Rock Art & History Museum) has received a $12,400 Large Grant from North Carolina Humanities.
“We are grateful to be one of the organizations North Carolina Humanities selected for this grant funding, it is an honor to be part of the 2021 NC Humanities large grants cohort.” said Willard Watson, BRAHM programs director, and Jagged Path project manager. This important funding will support BRAHM’s upcoming exhibit the Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance. The funds will be used to hire two contracted field workers to interview artists, musicians, and dancers in WNC as well as produce a hardcover exhibit catalog. This funding is important because it will allow us to address the lack of scholarship around the contributions African Americans have made in the development of the culture of Western North Carolina. This project was made possible by a grant from North Carolina Humanities, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information about BRAHM please visit blowingrockmuseum.org. BRAHM is an art and history museum nestled in the mountains of North Carolina. Open to the public in 2011, it serves as a community cultural center with a focus on engagement, enrichment and education for all who visit. BRAHM is a 501-c3 non-profit organization and offers free admission to the museum. ‘The Schaefer Center Presents’ Announces 2021-22 Season Tickets On Sale Now for An Evening with Sarah Jones and Yonder Mountain String Band with the Del McCoury Band The Schaefer Center Presents performing arts series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs, proudly announces its 2021-22 season. The academic year series offers students, faculty, staff and the community a diverse array of music, theatre and dance designed to enrich the cultural landscape of the campus and surrounding area. October and November feature two in-person events at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts: Broadway’s Tony-winning actor-writer Sarah Jones in a one-woman performance, An Evening with Sarah Jones, which offers a livestream option; and two of bluegrass music’s best, Yonder Mountain String Band and the Del McCoury Band, in a double-bill concert that also features a livestream option. A free virtual YouTube Live round-table discussion with award-winning author-artist Nora Krug, held in conjunction with App State’s Common Reading program, kicks off the season in September. The fall events are on sale now; tickets for the spring season (which welcomes Nobuntu, BalletX and Rosanne Cash) go on sale later in the year. Seating for all events at the Schaefer Center is capped at 800 through December, and all tickets are general admission. Face coverings are required for students, faculty, staff and patrons, regardless of vaccination status. Tickets for fall 2021 events are available at theschaefercenter.org, in person at the Schaefer Center box office (733 Rivers Street), or by calling 828-262-4046. The APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts Series embarks on another all-virtual season. All events are free and open to families everywhere, with extended viewing periods available for all performances. Complementary educator workshops are available for select events. Advance registration for both is required at https://theschaefercenter.org/applause/. The Schaefer Center Presents 2021-22 Season… FALL TICKETS ON SALE NOW! A Common Reading Conversation with Belonging Author Nora Krug Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at 7pm FREE YouTube livestream; no registration is required Appalachian State University’s Common Reading Program Director Dr. Don Presnell and co-hosts Dr. Craig Fischer (English), Dr. Beverly Moser (Languages, Literatures & Cultures), and Dr. Thomas Pegelow Kaplan (Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies) discuss this year’s Common Reading selection, Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home by author Nora Krug. This “ingenious reckoning with the past” (The New York Times) by award-winning artist Nora Krug investigates the hidden truths of her family’s wartime history in Nazi Germany. For more information, visit https://commonreading.appstate.edu/. An Evening with Sarah Jones Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 at 7pm Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts plus livestream option Called “a master of the genre” by The New York Times, Sarah Jones is a Tony Award-winning performer, writer, comedian and activist known for her multi-character, one-person shows, including Broadway hit Bridge & Tunnel, originally produced by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep, and the critically-acclaimed show Sell/Buy/Date. Jones recently launched Foment Productions, a social justice-focused entertainment company aligned with her progressive, intersectional activism. A documentary inspired by Sell/Buy/Date will be its first production. Helmed by Jones in her directorial debut, Sell/Buy/Date explores one of the most critical issues at the intersection of race, feminism, power and economics in our current cultural climate: the sex industry. The doc, executive produced by Rashida Jones and Meryl Streep, is a candid, witty and political yet personal take on the topic, particularly in our new pandemic reality. Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 faculty/staff, $5 students, FREE for all App State students (ticket issued with proof of student I.D.) Livestream: $15 per household Yonder Mountain String Band and the Del McCoury Band Sunday, Nov. 18, 2021 at 7pm Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music, expanding the traditional acoustic genre beyond its previously established boundaries by steadily pushing the envelope into the realms of rock n’ roll and improvisation. The Del McCoury Band, fronted by the legendary McCoury, is the most awarded band in bluegrass history. The bands take the stage together for a one-night-only double-bill concert at the Schaefer Center. Yonder Mountain String Band… "With their instrumental prowess and adventurous musical spirit, Yonder Mountain String Band were — and still are — a pioneering group in the emerging progressive bluegrass scene that now includes marquee acts like Billy Strings, Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass and the Infamous Stringdusters." — Rolling Stone The Del McCoury Band… Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry, to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link. … No surprise that contemporary, bluegrass-bred stars sang his praises; marquee names like Vince Gill and Alison Krauss (who first met Del at a bluegrass festival when she subbed for his missing fiddler). Yet, here too was rocker [Steve] Earle recording and touring with the group. Here was Phish jamming onstage with the boys. Here was the band on TV, or headlining rock clubs and college campuses; the can’t-miss appearances at country and jazz festivals. There was Del. Tickets: $45 Adult, $40 Faculty/Staff, $25 Student Livestream: $15 per household SAVE THE DATES… BalletX: The Little Prince Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 7pm Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia’s powerhouse contemporary-ballet company BalletX, led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, hits the stage with choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s The Little Prince. The full-length ballet performed to the original music of composer Peter Salem is inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless novella of adventure and enlightenment. Lopez Ochoa’s The Little Prince is a ballet for the whole family, sure to delight the imagination of children and adults alike. Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Faculty/Staff, $10 Student This presentation is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Office of Arts and Cultural Programs at Appalachian State University. Nobuntu Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7pm Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Nobuntu, a female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe, has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements. Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Local Resident Discount (with proof of residence in Watauga, Ashe or Avery County), $10 Student Rosanne Cash Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 7pm Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts One of the country’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums of extraordinary songs that have earned four Grammy Awards and 12 nominations, as well as 21 Top 40 hits, including 11 chart-topping singles. She Remembers Everything—her latest release—is a poetic, lush, and soulful collection of songs that reckon with a flawed and intricate world. It follows her triple Grammy-winning 2014 album, The River & the Thread, and marks a return to more personal songwriting after a trio of albums that explored her southern roots and family heritage. Tickets: $40 Adult, $35 Faculty/Staff, $25 Student Tickets Tickets are on sale now in person, via phone or online. A student discount is available for all shows when tickets are purchased at the box office. A faculty/staff discount for select shows is available when tickets are purchased over the phone or at the box office. A local resident discount with proof of residence in Watauga, Ashe or Avery counties for Nobuntu is available when tickets are purchased over the phone or at the box office. To purchase tickets, stop by the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046, or visit http://theschaefercenter.org. About “The Schaefer Center Presents” “The Schaefer Center Presents” is a series offering campus and community audiences a diverse array of music, dance and theatre programming designed to enrich the cultural landscape of the Appalachian State University campus and surrounding area. By creating memorable performance experiences and related educational and outreach activities, the series promotes the power and excitement of the live performance experience; provides a "window on the world" through the artistry of nationally and internationally renowned artists; and showcases some of the finest artists of our nation and our region. Musical events range from symphony orchestra and chamber music performances to jazz, folk, traditional, international, and popular artists. Theatre productions run the gamut from serious drama to musical comedy. Dance performances offer an equally wide array of styles, from ballet to modern dance to international companies representing cultural traditions from around the world. For more information, visit http://theschaefercenter.org. Thank You to Our Schaefer Center Presents Sponsors Boone Tourism Development Authority, McDonald’s of Boone, Holiday Inn Boone, The Horton Hotel, Our State Magazine, High Country Radio, WDAV 89.9 FM, WFDD 88.5FM, WETS and WASU 90.5FM Virtual APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts Series 2021 Study guides are available to download for each event. ArtsPower Theatre on Demand presents From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Sept. 15, 2021-April 27, 2022 Recommended for Grades 2-7 Based on the beloved book From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, this musical adventure follows two children who run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and find themselves working to solve an art-related mystery! Listen as Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler narrates the story of Claudia and Jamie Kincaid’s adventures in New York City in the 1960s. Sonia De Los Santos: En Casa Con Sonia Sept. 29, 2021-Oct. 27, 2021 Recommended for Grades K-3 Join Sonia from home! Sing along to her beloved songs, learn about the stories that inspire her music, and get to know the work of some of her favorite artists. Reggie Harris: Music and the Underground Railroad Oct. 27, 2021-Nov. 24, 2021 Recommended for Grades 6-12 The Underground Railroad is one of the most important chapters in American History. This engaging concert of songs, stories and narratives about slavery and the quest for freedom reveals the hope, power and eventually, the triumph that was accomplished by a network of multicultural allies. Music and the Underground Railroad provides an understanding of the secrets and passion of this powerful era and an understanding of the use of song to communicate information during this time in American history. Educator Workshop Jan. 19 The Hero in You with Ellis Paul Jan. 26, 2022-Feb. 23, 2022 Recommended for Grades K-6 Heroes change the world. They do something nobody else had the courage to do. Whether they discovered a way to harness electricity or invented a new flavor of ice cream, each of them started as a kid with a dream. Now they are heroes to us all. The Hero in You introduces kids to 13 real-life American heroes. Educator Workshop Feb. 17 CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater Feb. 23-March 23, 2022 Recommended for Grades K-12 CONTRA-TIEMPO is a bold, multilingual, Los Angeles-based dance company that creates electrifying, politically astute performance work that moves audiences to imagine what is possible. The company engages diverse audiences, cultivates dancer leaders, and centers stories not traditionally heard on the concert stage. Led by Artistic Director Ana Maria Alvarez, the company members are professional dancers, artists, immigrants, educators, activists, organizers, and movers of all types, living and working across Los Angeles and the country. In this performance, CONTRA-TIEMPO shares an excerpt of the evening-length collaborative work, “JoyUSJustUS,” a piece that lifts up joy as the ultimate expression of resistance. Glenis Redmond: Telling Stories Through Poetry March 30-April 27, 2022 Recommended for Grades 6-12 In Telling Stories, Glenis shares her origin story. She reads poems connected to her Carolina heritage as she uplifts people and places. She also honors teachers who ignited her poetic fire when she was in middle school. In this session, Glenis makes the case that poetry can strengthen a student’s voice. Glenis urges and implores that poetry is for all. Educator Workshop April 26 About APPlause! Every season, affordable music, dance, film and theatre events are offered to students and their teachers from K-12 classrooms across the region. Students experience everything from high-energy acrobatics and Appalachian music to international dance and literary classics brought to life through theatrical productions. The performances are part of the APPlause! series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs. Featuring local, regional, and world-renowned professional artists, the mission of the program is to share university arts resources with the public, private, and homeschool network across our region. Study guide materials connect every performance to the classroom curriculum. Thank You to Our APPlause! Sponsors The APPlause! 2021-22 season has been generously supported by a grant from the JAMES G. HANES MEMORIAL FUND and individual support from Sue and Steve Chase. What is the Creative Economy Revitalization Act?
The Creative Economy Revitalization Act (CERA), H.R. 5019, is a bi-partisan bill to invest in jobs for artists and other creative workers in support of local economies harmed by COVID-19. U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) and U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), along with Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) introduced the bill. CERA's specific, directed investment in creative workers will jumpstart local economies, reduce unemployment, and improve health and vibrancy of communities. What would CERA do? CERA would authorize $300m through a grant program at the U.S. Department of Labor, in coordination with the National Endowment for the Arts. These grants would go to local, state, and tribal agencies; workforce agencies; and public or private nonprofit entities. They would support business initiatives to employ creative workers. The grant recipients would hire local creative workers to produce publicly available creative projects that meet community needs and priorities. Projects could include public artworks, festivals, performances, visual and media art, arts education work, and written works that capture narratives from first responders and historically marginalized communities. These projects will put creative workers to work, support local small businesses, create economic ripple effects, enrich and celebrate communities, and increase access to culture for all! Why do our creative workers, businesses, and communities need CERA? COVID-19 crushed local economies and particularly damaged creative businesses and displaced large numbers of creative workers. What is the creative economy? Over 675,000 for-profit and nonprofit creative businesses and 5.1 million artists, educators, entrepreneurs, vendors, policy makers and funders, that’s what! Creative economies exist in every American community, powered by people who use their creativity to drive jobs, revenue, community resources, and cultural engagement. Creatives work hard! 91% of all creative businesses are solo entrepreneurships, and a third of all creative workers are independent contractors or gig workers. The biggest action item at the moment is to support Leger Fernandez and Obernolte’s efforts to add co-sponsors in the House to CERA. There is an Action Alert below that you can use for that, or you can independently reach out to your Representative to encourage their co-sponsorship. Reps Lieu (CA), Pingree (ME), and Delauro (CT) have already come on as co-sponsors. The Creative Economy Revitalization Act has now been officially introduced. It is HR 5019.
- Mark Takano (D-CA) - Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) - Michelle Steel (R-CA) - Joe Courtney (D-CT) - Jahana Hayes (D-CT) - Frederica Wilson (D-FL) - Lucy McBath (D-GA) - Rick Allen (R-GA) - Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) - Russ Fulcher (R-ID) - Mary Miller (R-IL) - Frank Mrvan (D-IN) - Jim Banks (R-IN) - Victoria Spartz (R-IN) - John Yarmuth (D-KY) - James Comer (R-KY) - Julia Letlow (R-LA) - Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) - Andy Levin (D-MI) - Haley Stevens (D-MI) - Tim Walberg (R-MI) - Lisa McClain (R-MI) - Ilhan Omar (D-MN) - Alma Adams (D-NC) - Kathy Manning (D-NC) - Virginia Foxx (R-NC) – Ranking Member - Gregory Murphy (R-NC) - Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) - Donald Norcross (D-NJ) - Mikie Sherill (D-NJ) - Gregorio Camacho Sablan (D-N. Marianas Islands) - Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) - Joseph Morelle (D-NY) - Mondaire Jones (D-NY) - Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) - Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) - Elise Stefanik (R-NY) - Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) - Susan Wild (D-PA) - Glenn Thompson (R-PA) - Fred Keller (R-PA) - Joe Wilson (R-SC) - Diane Harshbarger (R-TN) - Joaquin Castro (D-TX) - Burgess Owens (R-UT) - Bobby Scott (D-VA) – Chair - Bob Good (R-VA) - Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) - Mark Pocan (D-WI) - Glenn Grothman (R-WI) - Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) Due to the success of the inaugural BOONE DOCS documentary film series in
2020-21, the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (ATHC) has announced an expanded schedule of screenings including a new Cinema Classics series. On seven different weekends during the autumn months, “Cinema Sundays at the App Theatre” will bring both documentary films and much-loved, family-friendly classics to audiences throughout the High Country region and beyond. Perpetuating a cinematic tradition that dates back to 1938 when the venerable art deco “movie palace” opened on King Street in the heart of Boone, the Cinema Classics series will formally launch during the upcoming holiday season. In the interim, it will tease theatre-goers with a much-loved film that will be screened at the theatre, in person at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 in conjunction with “International Talk Like a Pirate Day.” It is the only holiday that encourages people to babble like buccaneers for the sheer, anarchic fun of it. “It’s been celebrated by millions of people on all seven continents and even on the International Space Station,” according to co-creators John Baur and Mark Summers. The App Theatre invites audiences to don their best pirate regalia (no swords, please) and celebrate the best pirate film ever produced while practicing their best pirate jargon. “ARRRRG!” When the studio prohibited the App Theatre from mentioning the title of this popular 1987 film directed by Rob Reiner and featuring Dred Pirate Roberts, Executive Director Laura Kratt replied, “Inconceivable!”, but offered the following hints: the movie stars Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, and Andre the Giant, and includes with the legendary catchphrase, “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” For the name of this iconic film, go to www.apptheatre.com. The Appalachian Theatre is resuming in-person shows in September! General public ticket sales will begin online on August 12 at 11 a.m. For pre-sale ticket access, consider joining “The Friends of The APP” organization. Continue reading for a list of upcoming shows! Live Music September 3 — Roger McGuinn Folk rock artist Roger McGuinn is the frontman of The Byrds. McGuinn has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and his music has a signature 12-string Rickenbacker guitar sound. Popular songs featuring McGuinn’s vocals include: “Turn! Turn! Turn!”and “Eight Miles High,” both by The Byrds. McGuinn will play The Appalachian Theatre on Friday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. October 1 — Damn Tall Buildings Folk group Damn Tall Buildings creates unique music that combines roots-rock, bluegrass, blues and vintage swing. “The Boston Globe” writes that they are “the Carter family for the millennial generation.” Damn Tall Buildings will play the Appalachian Theatre on Friday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. October 14 — John McEuen and the String Wizards Folk musicians John McEuen and the String Wizards were the first artists to play The Appalachian Theatre in 2019. On October 14, they will return to the stage in their “Grand Opening 2.0” concert. John McEuen is a founding member of country rock group the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and has also been inducted into the American Banjo Hall of Fame. McEuen’s accompanying “string wizards” include former Nitty Gritty Dirt Band members Lea Thompson and John Cable. John McEuen and the String Wizards will play the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. November 6 — The Malpass Brothers Bluegrass musicians The Malpass Brothers use mandolin, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass to create a unique and memorable musical experience. The two brothers, Christopher and Taylor Malpass, have shared billing with iconic musicians like Willie Nelson, Doc Watson, Doyle Lawson, Rhonda Vincent and Marty Stuart. The Malpass Brothers will play the Appalachian Theatre on Saturday, November 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. Comedy October 23 — Henry Cho Henry Cho is a national stand-up comedian who appears weekly on radio shows like SiriusXM’s Channel 98 and Pandora’s PG Comedy Radio Channel. Cho is one of the only Asian acts to appear in the Grand Ole Opry, and he’s even appeared in films such as “McHale’s Navy,” “Say It Isn’t So” and “Material Girls.” Henry Cho will be at the Appalachian Theatre on Saturday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28. Location The Appalachian Theatre is located at 559 W King Street in Boone, next to the Boone Town Hall. COVID-19 Protocols Ticket holders will be emailed prior to the event regarding current COVID-19 protocols. The Appalachian Theatre has upgraded their HVAC systems to include state of the art ionization systems that will increase fresh, clean air in the theatre. There are also sanitation stations throughout the theater. Additionally, if ticket holders become sick and cannot attend the show, they will receive a full refund. About “The Friends of the APP” Friends of the APP is an organization that funds operations at The Appalachian Theatre. Memberships contribute to funding community programs, presenting amazing shows and maintaining the theater. Members of Friends of the APP receive benefits like early access to tickets, donor recognition in playbills and on lobby signage, early concert notice and free ticket exchange perks. |
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