• Mountain Stage with Host Kathy Mattea

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

    Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records an episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea!   This episode of Mountain Stage will be recorded live at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Appalachian State University!   GUEST ARTISTS: Sarah Jarosz, Jill Andrews, Missy Raines […]

  • MOMIX: Botanica

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

    MOMIX Botanica is a lush, surreal journey through nature’s ever-changing imagery, following the rhythms of the seasons and the passing of a day. This larger-than-life spectacle fuses world-class athleticism with an eclectic score ranging from birdsong to the elegance of Vivaldi. Acting as a restorative "herbal remedy" for the senses, this feast for the eyes pairs the […]

  • Chris Botti

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

    Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo […]

  • Cirque Mechanics: TILT!

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

    Step right up to the dazzling world of Tilt!, a circus thrill ride that’s totally tubular! This electrifying Cirque Mechanics production is a high-flying journey through the magic, thrills, and neon-soaked nostalgia of America’s iconic 1980s amusement parks. Featuring the company’s signature blend of circus arts, storytelling, and human-powered engineering, Tilt! delivers big energy and […]

  • St. Paul & The Broken Bones

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

    St. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals. Formed in Birmingham in 2011, the band features Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone), and Amari Ansari (saxophone). Their […]

  • North Carolina Symphony: “Classical Favorites”

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

    Sophie Mok, conductor Join the North Carolina Symphony for a FREE concert featuring some of the most beloved masterpieces in classical music. From sweeping melodies to exhilarating orchestral favorites, this unforgettable program celebrates the timeless power of orchestral music. Appalachian State's Appalachian Symphony Orchestra will join the NC Symphony for a side-by-side performance during the first […]