BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T200000 DTSTAMP:20260807T163820Z CREATED:20260807T163646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T163820Z UID:10000235-1786996800-1786996800@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Sarah Squirm DESCRIPTION:Sarah Sherman — aka Sarah Squirm — just wrapped her fifth season as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Most recently\, she released her HBO comedy special Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh\, directed by Cody Critcheloe and featuring John Waters. Sarah can also be seen in the Adam Sandler-produced films Roommates and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah! as well as the upcoming Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma\, written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun.\n \nSarah was selected as a New Face at the 2021 Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival and is known for her popular live show\, Helltrap Nightmare. Sarah previously opened for Eric André on his national tour and wrote on The Eric Andre Show. She was staffed on the Adult Swim series Three Busy Debras and Netflix’s Magic for Humans. She was previously named one of Vulture’s Comics to Watch for 2018 and one of Time Out Magazine’s Five Comics to Watch for 2017.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 $35 General Public$25 App State Students \nNC sales tax is included in ticket price. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/sarah-sherman/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/72dpi_Shot_1_Eyeball_0197.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000 DTSTAMP:20260806T214750Z CREATED:20260727T183918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T214750Z UID:10000234-1787425200-1787425200@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:CarolinaDaze DESCRIPTION:In Fall 2024\, Common Cause NC hosted its inaugural CAROLINADAZE Music & Arts Festival\, a non-partisan concert series designed to engage and energize young voters in an all-important presidential election year. On Saturday Aug. 22\, CAROLINADAZE will make its way to Boone on the campus of Appalachian State University\, bringing together campus and community for a day of music and all that Western NC has to offer. \nFeaturing indie rock artist Snail Mail\, Nathan Evans Fox\, and Boone’s very own barrett. A portion of concert proceeds will go to Hurricane Helene relief. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Seating Is General Admission. \n$35 General PublicFREE for App State Students \nNC sales tax is included in ticket price. URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/carolinadaze/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/72dpi_Carolina-Daze_1920x1005-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T100000 DTSTAMP:20260712T224722Z CREATED:20260712T224708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T224722Z UID:10000228-1792058400-1792058400@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin DESCRIPTION:The Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin show is a social music celebration\, a front row seat to a front porch dream. Their concerts are highly interactive experiences for people of all ages\, parties in which the sounds of 12-string guitar\, flute\, trombone\, saxophone\, beatboxing\, and percussion blend together to support and uplift the main event: vocal harmonies! \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: ~ 60 minutesRecommended for: Grades K-5Study Guide: download pdf here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 register online.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Groups of 25+ people$1/person \nGroups of less than 25 people$5/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register group of 25+ people\n \n Register group of less than 25 people\n \n \n \n \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 Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n Grammy award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist / music therapist Claudia Zanes have joined forces with up-and-coming gospel singer Tyree Austin to create a soulful new sound in family music. \nThe Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin show is a social music celebration\, a front row seat to a front porch dream. Their concerts are highly interactive experiences for people of all ages\, parties in which the sounds of 12-string guitar\, flute\, trombone\, saxophone\, beatboxing\, and percussion blend together to support and uplift the main event: vocal harmonies! \nThese performances feature old and new songs from Dan + Claudia’s Smithsonian Folkways records as well as beloved classics from the Dan Zanes and Friends deep catalog. Whether it’s singing along\, dancing\, or just letting the music relax the mind\, when Dan + Claudia and Tyree perform there’s something for everyone. \nTime magazine called Dan Zanes “the family music genre’s most outspoken advocate.” NPR referred to him as “the gold standard in family music.” Today the sounds are fresh\, reimagined and perfectly suited to inspire the next generation. In the spirit of community\, these concerts are for people of all ages. Come as you are\, it’s party time! \n  \nDan Zanes – vocals\, guitar\, mandolin\, harmonica\, percussion\, jawharpClaudia Zanes – vocals\, flute\, trombone\, percussion\, sometimes guitarTyree Austin – vocals\, percussion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educator Workshops\nThe APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts series is committed to helping educators receive high quality professional development at no cost. Certificates of completion can be obtained upon request for a wide variety of workshops offered by the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. \nQuestions? Contact chenauskyc@appstate.edu | 828.262.2948 \n \n View workshops URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/dan-claudia-zanes-with-tyree-austin/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:APPlause! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/72dpi_Dan-Claudia_Zanes-with-Tyree-Austin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T193000 DTSTAMP:20260808T234028Z CREATED:20260626T140819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T234028Z UID:10000233-1792179000-1792179000@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Mountain Stage with Host Kathy Mattea DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records an episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea!\n \nThis episode of Mountain Stage will be recorded live at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Appalachian State University!\n \n\nGUEST ARTISTS: Sarah Jarosz\, Jill Andrews\, Missy Raines & Allegheny\, and more! \n  \n\nSince 1983\, Mountain Stage has been one of the most beloved programs in public radio history. Eclectic and authentic\, the show’s varied guests have included iconic artists from John Prine and Townes Van Zandt to Wilco and Phish. Under the leadership of Grammy Award-winning country and bluegrass star Kathy Mattea since 2021\, Mountain Stage continues to bring surefire energy and music discovery to parts known and unknown. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music\, each two-hour episode is recorded in front of a live audience and can be heard every week on over 200 stations across America\, and around the world via NPR Music and mountainstage.org. \n \n \n \n \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. \nTICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 AT 10AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seating Is General Admission. \n$45 Tier 1$35 Tier 2$20 App State Students (Tier 2 only)$20 Children/Students (Tier 2 only)App State Faculty/Staff: $5 off all tiers \nNC sales tax is included in ticket price. \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 About Kathy Mattea\nTwo-time Grammy Award-winning artist and West Virginia native Kathy Mattea is the host of Mountain Stage. Over the course of Mountain Stage’s 43-year run on public radio\, the show has become a second home for Mattea\, who’s appeared as a guest on the Charleston\, WV-based program more times than any other female artist. In 2019\, Mattea began guest-hosting episodes of Mountain Stage\, filling in for longtime host Larry Groce. In 2021\, Mattea took over as full-time host of Mountain Stage. She aims to bring humor\, heart\, and a whole lot of unforgettable performances to the airwaves\, showcasing both rising young talent and legendary veterans while at the same time sharing a taste of the West Virginia she grew up with.\n \nBorn and raised in Kanawha County\, Mattea lived in West Virginia until the late 1970s\, when she moved to Nashville to pursue her dreams of a career in music. She signed her first record deal in 1983 and charted with a pair of early releases\, but it was her acclaimed third album\, Walk the Way the Wind Blows\, that truly signaled her arrival as a star. The record produced four Top 10 singles at country radio and set the stage for Mattea’s 1987 smash\, Untasted Honey\, which marked the first of five of her albums to be certified gold. Untasted Honey contained back-to-back #1 country singles\, as did 1989’s Willow in the Wind\, which helped Mattea take home two consecutive CMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards along with a Grammy Award for Best Female Vocal Performance. Over the next three decades\, Mattea would go on to record nearly a dozen more albums exploring country\, folk\, Celtic\, and gospel music\, notch her first platinum record\, earn her second Grammy\, top the Bluegrass Albums chart\, and garner yet another Grammy nomination for her album Coal.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Sarah Jarosz\n\nThe seventh full-length from four-time Grammy Award winner Sarah Jarosz\, Polaroid Lovers is an album-long meditation on those strangely ephemeral moments that indelibly shape our lives. “What I love about a Polaroid is that it’s capturing something so fleeting\, but at the same time it makes that moment last forever\,” says the Texas-born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist. “It made sense as a title for a record where all the songs are snapshots of different love stories\, and there’s a feeling of time being expansive despite that impermanence.” Thanks to the rarefied alchemy that infuses all of Jarosz’s output — her finely wrought lyricism\, ravishing vocal work\, virtuosic yet unfettered musicality — Polaroid Lovers performs the much-needed magic of leading us toward a heightened sense of presence\, all while casting a lovely spell with her timelessly powerful songs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/mountain-stage-with-host-kathy-mattea/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Appalachian Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kathy-Mattea_credit-Reto-Sterchi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000 DTSTAMP:20260714T192057Z CREATED:20260712T224639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T192057Z UID:10000227-1793786400-1793786400@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Jake Shimabukuro DESCRIPTION:Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele\,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique\, innovative spirit\, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz\, rock\, classical\, blues\, folk\, and traditional Hawaiian music. \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: ~ 60 minutesRecommended for: Grades K-12Study Guide: download pdf here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 register online.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $5/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register group of 25+ people\n \n Register group of less than 25 people\n \n \n \n \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 Artist\n \n \n \n \n \n Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele\,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique\, innovative spirit\, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz\, rock\, classical\, blues\, folk\, and traditional Hawaiian music. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai‘i\, Jake began playing the ukulele at age four\, quickly developing a unique style that pushed the instrument far beyond its traditional boundaries. He first gained international recognition after his jaw-dropping rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral\, introducing millions to the ukulele’s untapped potential. \nOver the course of his career\, Shimabukuro has released numerous acclaimed albums\, collaborated with an array of legendary artists — including Bette Midler\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Jimmy Buffett\, Ziggy Marley\, and Mick Fleetwood — and performed everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center. His most recent projects showcase both his dazzling technical command and his growing focus on emotional storytelling through music. \nBeyond the stage\, Jake is a passionate advocate for music education and community outreach\, frequently performing at schools and benefit concerts to inspire the next generation of musicians. Whether playing an intimate solo show or headlining with a full band\, Shimabukuro continues to prove that the ukulele is an instrument of infinite possibilities — one that speaks a universal language of joy\, connection\, and hope. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educator Workshops\nThe APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts series is committed to helping educators receive high quality professional development at no cost. Certificates of completion can be obtained upon request for a wide variety of workshops offered by the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. \nQuestions? Contact chenauskyc@appstate.edu | 828.262.2948 \n \n View workshops URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/jake-shimabukuro/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:APPlause! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/72dpi_Jake-Shimabukuro.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000 DTSTAMP:20260712T224630Z CREATED:20260712T224603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T224630Z UID:10000226-1794477600-1794477600@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:MOMIX: Botanica DESCRIPTION:Embark on a dreamlike journey through nature’s changing imagery in this visually stunning experience inspired by the changing seasons and the rhythms of a single day. Set to an eclectic soundtrack featuring everything from birdsong to Vivaldi\, the piece blends athletic movement with larger-than-life spectacle. \nNote: A full-length version of this performance takes place at 7:30pm the same evening as part of the Appalachian Arts 2026/2027 season. \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: ~ 60 minutesRecommended for: Grades K-12Study Guide: download pdf here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 register online.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $5/person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register group of 25+ people\n \n Register group of less than 25 people\n \n \n \n \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 MOMIX\n \n \n \n \n \n Momix is an internationally renowned dance and visual illusion company\, under the direction of Moses Pendleton\, presenting work of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty for more than 45 years. Based in Washington\, Connecticut\, the company has cultivated a devoted international following through its distinctive blend of movement\, illusion\, athleticism\, and visual poetry. Alongside live stage performances worldwide\, MOMIX has collaborated extensively in film\, television\, and corporate advertising\, creating national commercials for Hanes and Target\, and special presentations for Mercedes-Benz\, Fiat\, and Pirelli. The company has also appeared in large-scale global events\, including the 2014 Sochi Olympic Closing Ceremony and the 2017 Dubai National Day celebrations. \nMOMIX performances have been featured on PBS’s Dance in America series\, France’s Antenne II\, and Italian RAI television\, with broadcasts reaching audiences in 55 countries. The Rhombus Media film of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition\, featuring MOMIX with the Montreal Symphony\, received an International Emmy for Best Performing Arts Special. Using light\, shadow\, fabric\, props\, and the human body\, MOMIX continues to astonish and delight audiences worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educator Workshops\nThe APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts series is committed to helping educators receive high quality professional development at no cost. Certificates of completion can be obtained upon request for a wide variety of workshops offered by the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. \nQuestions? Contact chenauskyc@appstate.edu | 828.262.2948 \n \n View workshops URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/momix-botanica/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:APPlause! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/72dpi_Pino-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T100000 DTSTAMP:20260712T224534Z CREATED:20260712T224537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T224534Z UID:10000225-1805450400-1805450400@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Cirque Mechanics: TILT! DESCRIPTION:Step right up to the dazzling world of Tilt! A ‘80s Circus Thrill Ride — a highflying homage to America’s iconic amusement parks set in the 1980s. Bursting with acrobatics\, aerial artistry\, juggling\, and a dose of nostalgia\, this theatrical circus adventure brings the era’s vibrant sights and sounds to life. \nAt the center of the spectacle\, in keeping with Cirque Mechanics customary ingenuity\, stands a marvel of man-powered engineering: a giant Ferris Wheel\, surrounded by incredible machines that reimagine the classic rides and games of the time. \nOur story follows a weary amusement park worker stuck in the grind\, his joy for the park long faded. But when he confiscates a guest’s boom box\, a playful chase ignites — a whirlwind of stunts\, surprises\, and shared laughter. In the end\, the pursuit transforms into a heartfelt moment of connection\, proving that even in the unlikeliest places\, we can find common ground to bring us together. \nNote: A full-length version of this performance takes place at 7:30pm the same evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: ~ 60 minutesRecommended for: Grades 4-12Study Guide: download pdf here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 register online.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $5/person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register group of 25+ people\n \n Register group of less than 25 people\n \n \n \n \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 Company\n \n \n \n \n \n Cirque Mechanics\, inspired by modern circus\, finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American industrial ingenuity. The shows\, imbedded in realism\, display a raw quality rarely found in modern circus. Cirque Mechanics’ signature style is wrapped in acrobatics\, mechanical marvels and a bit of clowning around. This sensibility can be found in the company’s five theatrical productions — “Birdhouse Factory\,” “Boom Town\,” “Pedal Punk\,” “42ft\,” and “Zephyr.” \nThe productions infuse the entertainment world with original apparatus and unique designs that can be found nowhere else. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educator Workshops\nThe APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts series is committed to helping educators receive high quality professional development at no cost. Certificates of completion can be obtained upon request for a wide variety of workshops offered by the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. \nQuestions? Contact chenauskyc@appstate.edu | 828.262.2948 \n \n View workshops URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/cirque-mechanics-tilt/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:APPlause! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/72dpi_8_WireStraddle01198_cKirk-Marsh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T100000 DTSTAMP:20260712T224425Z CREATED:20260712T224459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T224425Z UID:10000224-1807783200-1807783200@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony: What Makes Music\, Music? DESCRIPTION:For more than 75 years\, the North Carolina Symphony’s Education Concerts have inspired generations of students through one of the nation’s most extensive symphony education programs. Designed for students in grades 3-5\, these concerts introduce the instruments of the orchestra while exploring the fundamental elements of music through an interactive and engaging live concert experience. \nThe 2026/27 Education Concert\, What Makes Music\, Music?\, invites students to discover how melody\, rhythm\, tempo\, dynamics\, texture\, and form shape the music they hear. Featuring works by Mozart\, Strauss\, Joplin\, and more\, the program introduces students to a variety of musical styles and demonstrates how composers creatively use the elements of music in each piece.  \nEducators are encouraged to take advantage of the North Carolina Symphony’s free curriculum-aligned teacher resources and transportation funding opportunities to help make this field trip experience accessible and meaningful for every student. \nNote: A special performance featuring Hayes School of Music musicians will take place later the same evening at 7:30pm as part of the Appalachian Arts 2026/2027 series. The evening performance is free; bring the whole family! \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: ~ 60 minutesRecommended for: Grades 3-5Study Guide: download pdf here \n \n \n \n \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 register online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $5/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register group of 25+ people\n \n Register group of less than 25 people\n \n \n \n \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 North Carolina Symphony\n \n \n \n \n \n Founded in 1932\, the North Carolina Symphony (NCS) is a vital and honored component of North Carolina’s cultural life. Each year\, more than 300 concerts\, education programs\, and community engagement offerings reach adults and schoolchildren in all 100 North Carolina counties—in communities large and small\, and in concert halls\, auditoriums\, gymnasiums\, restaurants\, clubs\, and outdoor settings. NCS is proud to expand access to audiences around the globe through concerts and educational offerings available through the digital space. \nThe Symphony performs under the artistic leadership of Grammy Award-winning Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. NCS’s state headquarters venue is the spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh\, and the Symphony’s service across the state includes series in Chapel Hill\, Wilmington\, New Bern\, and Moore County\, as well as the Summerfest series at its summer home\, the outdoor Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. NCS brings some of the world’s greatest talents to North Carolina and embraces home-state artists from classical musicians to bluegrass bands\, creating live music experiences distinctive to North Carolina. NCS is dedicated to giving voice to new art and has presented more than 50 U.S. or world premieres in its history. \nCommitted to engaging students of all ages across North Carolina\, NCS leads one of the most extensive education programs of any symphony orchestra in the country—serving over 150\,000 students each year. In alignment with the curriculum set by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, the Symphony provides training and resources for teachers\, sends small ensembles into classrooms\, and presents full-orchestra in-person and online Education Concerts that bring the fundamentals of music to life. Music Discovery for preschoolers combines music with storytelling\, and at the middle and high school levels\, students have opportunities to work directly with NCS artists and perform for NCS audiences. \nThe North Carolina Symphony gratefully acknowledges financial support from Wake County\, the City of Raleigh\, and the State of North Carolina. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educator Workshops\nThe APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts series is committed to helping educators receive high quality professional development at no cost. Certificates of completion can be obtained upon request for a wide variety of workshops offered by the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. \nQuestions? Contact chenauskyc@appstate.edu | 828.262.2948 \n \n View workshops URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/north-carolina-symphony-what-makes-music-music/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:APPlause! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/72dpi_DSC06173-DeNoiseAI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270423T100000 DTSTAMP:20260712T224226Z CREATED:20260712T224215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T224226Z UID:10000223-1808474400-1808474400@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Carnival of the Animals and Other Stories DESCRIPTION:Music\, movement\, and visual storytelling unite in this performance featuring the Hayes School of Music’s Appalachian Symphony Orchestra and dancers from the Department of Theatre and Dance. Enjoy Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals\, with its musical menagerie brought to life through poetry and original choreography\, and Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite\, where fairy tales unfold through orchestral music and animation. \nLearn more about the Hayes School of Music at music.appstate.edu/ \nLearn more about the Department of Theatre and Dance at theatreanddance.appstate.edu/ \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: ~ 60 minutesRecommended for: Grades K-6Study Guide: download pdf here \n \n \n \n \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 register online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Groups of 25+ people$1/person \nGroups of less than 25 people$5/person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register group of 25+ people\n \n Register group of less than 25 people\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educator Workshops\nThe APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts series is committed to helping educators receive high quality professional development at no cost. Certificates of completion can be obtained upon request for a wide variety of workshops offered by the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. \nQuestions? Contact chenauskyc@appstate.edu | 828.262.2948 \n \n View workshops URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/carnival-of-the-animals-and-other-stories/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:APPlause! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/COTA-Schaefer-Site.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR