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"...for an artistic journey that celebrates the human spirit, enriches our lives and broadens our understanding of the world, while also providing great entertainment! A cornerstone of any great university is a strong and thriving visiting artist series featuring performers who take us on a voyage of discovery—broadening our understanding, shaping our perspective and "opening windows" on a changing world. Great performances are available to students, faculty, staff, and community members through the series at a fraction of the ticket prices charged in other locations, making it one of the best deals found anywhere. We look forward to sharing the magic and power of the performing arts with you this season!"

Denise Ringler, Director

Office of Arts and Cultural Programs

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2014-15 Performing Arts Series Schedule (as of 7/24/14)

  • Oct. 7: North Carolina Symphony with the Appalachian Symphony
  • Oct. 23: Los Lobos
  • Nov. 11: LA Theatre Works: "In the Heat of the Night"
  • March 4: Broadway tour of RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
  • March 17: The Peking Acrobats
  • April 17: Koresh Dance Company
  • Tickets

    Tickets for the 2014-15 Performing Arts Series will go on sale August 19, 2014 at 9am..

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    Upcoming events

    • Nov 11
      LA Theatre Works: John Ball’s In the Heat of the Night
    • Mar 4
      RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
    • Mar 17
      The Peking Acrobats
    • Apr 17
      Koresh Dance Company

    Mission statement

    The Performing Arts Series supports the teaching mission of Appalachian State University by presenting a diverse array of music, dance and theatre events designed to enrich the cultural landscape of the campus and surrounding region. 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.

    APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts Series

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    Affordable performances that offer access to a wide variety of art disciplines for K-12 students. Learn more

    News

    • LA Theatre Works: In the Heat of the Night Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
      Monday, November 3, 2014 - 10:24am
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      BOONE, NC— It’s 1962. A white man has been murdered on a hot August night in a small town in the deep South, and the local police arrest a black newcomer to town named Virgil Tibbs. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, L.A. Theatre Works brings its unique, radio theater-style production of John Ball’s In the Heat of the Night to the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, November 11 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.  For tickets or information, call the Schaefer Center Box Office at 800-841-ARTS (2787) or 828-262-4046, or visit pas.appstate.edu.

    • Thank You, South Arts!
      Friday, February 28, 2014 - 9:15am
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      Appalachian State University's Performing Arts Series wishes to thank South Arts for the funding that made possible an extremely valuable week in the arts for our campus and community with the River North Dance Chicago performance and residency. 

    • Appalachian Opera Theatre Presents One-Act Operas, April 4-7
      Monday, March 25, 2013 - 9:05am

      Student musicians from Appalachian State University’s Opera Theatre in the Hayes School of Music will perform the one-act operas Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell and Bastien und Bastienne by W.A. Mozart April 4-7, 2013.

    • Classic Adventure Tale Comes to Life in Valborg Theatre on Feb. 20; Around the World in 80 Days Comes to ASU
      Friday, February 15, 2013 - 10:30am

      Appalachian State University’s Performing Arts Series hosts the oldest theatre in the country, the Walnut Street Theatre for a performance of their adaptation of the classic adventure tale Around the World in 80 Days on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 8 p.m. at the Valborg Theatre.

    • Vocal Chamber Ensemble, New York Polyphony Journeys to Boone for One Night Only, February 8
      Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 1:28pm
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      Boone, NC—Appalachian State University's Performing Arts Series in collaboration with the Hayes School of Music, present an unforgettable evening of music rich in tradition and mesmerizing sound.

    • Dr. Maya Angelou to Deliver Speech During 29th Annual MLK Commemoration at Appalachian
      Monday, January 14, 2013 - 10:12am
    • CVNC Review of the September 13th Performance of the Kruger Brothers
      Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 10:27am
    • Coming Soon: The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts!
      Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 11:05am
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      A $7 million commitment from the Schaefers will support the refurbishing of Farthing Auditorium and provide continued resources for the popular music series during An Appalachian Summer Festival. The refurbished venue will be named The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

    • Classical Voices of North Carolina's Review Punch Brothers on February 17
      Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 11:27am
    • Classical Voices of North Carolina's Review of Soweto Gospel Choir
      Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 3:40pm
    • Performing Arts Series featured on WFDD
      Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 1:46pm

      The 2012 Performing Arts Series was featured on 88.5 WFDD's segment of Triad Arts Up Close

    • Charter Signs on as Lead Sponsor for the 2011-12 Performing Arts Series
      Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 1:41pm

      Charter joins supporting sponsors, McDonald’s of Boone and Nationwide Insurance-The Park Terrell Agency.

    • 2010-11 Performing Arts Series Recap
      Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 5:32pm

      What a season it has been over in Appalachian's Arts and Cultural Programs! The 2010-11 season of the Performing Arts Series took audiences on a journey across the world.

    • An Appalachian Summer Festival receives National Endowment for the Arts grant
      Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 4:07pm

      Appalachian State University’s An Appalachian Summer Festival has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a second consecutive year. The 2011 edition of Appalachian’s annual summer arts festival has secured an NEA grant of $20,000. In 2010, An Appalachian Summer Festival received $25,000 in support from the NEA.

    • Cultural Affairs Reorganization Creates New Structure for Arts Programming
      Friday, July 11, 2008 - 4:00pm

      During spring 2005, in an effort to better connect arts programming to other areas of the university, a new structure for the arts programs comprising the Office of Cultural Affairs was created. While the reorganization created some changes in the office's structure and staffing, the mission and content of our programs remain unchanged. The new structure created two different departmental entities that build on a successful history and track record as well as a strong foundation of support from all areas of the university.

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    LA Theatre Works: John Ball’s In the Heat of the Night
    Tue, November 11, 2014 : 8:00pm
    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

    Playwright and screenwriter Matt Pelfrey sets his riveting stage adaptation of this classic American thriller in the environment of gradual change, rebellion, anger, frustration, and stubborn clinging to old ways of life.

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    RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
    Wed, March 4, 2015 : 8:00pm
    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

    RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band.

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    The Peking Acrobats
    Tue, March 17, 2015 : 7:00pm
    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

    The Peking Acrobats are an elite group of tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts, known for leaving audiences around the globe spellbound by the graceful athleticism of their ancient folk art.

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    Koresh Dance Company
    Fri, April 17, 2015 : 8:00pm
    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

    Koresh Dance Company's interdisciplinary foundation promotes high-speed attack and gestural diversity drawn from Graham technique, Luigi jazz, classical ballet, hip-hop and Israeli folk dance.

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