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Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance (APPlause! event) – CANCELED

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

THIS PERFORMANCE IS CANCELED due to the state of emergency in Boone and Western NC. We will issue a credit to your ticketing account for the value of the tickets you purchased. This credit can be used towards any Schaefer Center Presents or An Appalachian Summer Festival performance in the future. If you would prefer […]

Appalachian State University’s Steely Pan Steel Band

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

Experience the Steel Pan drumming of Trinidad and Tobago with our very own Mountaineers! The ensemble — who performs a variety of music from traditional soca/calypsos and classical, to rock & roll and traditional Appalachian Mountain music — showcases the variety of music that can be performed on the pans as they teach the history, […]

Black Violin – BV20: Then & Now (APPlause! event)

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

Black Violin was an instant APPlause! Series favorite upon their debut at the Schaefer Center in 2018. Prepare for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin, the groundbreaking duo that has captivated audiences around the globe — harmoniously merging the sophistication of classical melodies with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop. Don’t miss […]

Ballet Hispánico: Performances for Young People

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

Performances for Young People take audiences on a guided journey through Latinx dance and culture. This interactive, fun-filled exploration features excerpts of the Ballet Hispánico repertoire narrated by the company’s artistic leadership. Music, cultural connections, choreography insights, and history come together to deepen the audience’s experience of dance. Students are exposed to world-class choreographers and […]

Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth: Storytelling and Ballads of the North Carolina Mountains

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

Laura Boosinger has won glowing reviews wherever she appears and is blessed with an “essence of the mountains” spirit that can take you back to the good old days when folks used to huddle around the radio.  It’s said that people who haven’t seen her live should prepare themselves for a “goose pimples experience.” Josh […]

Billy Jonas Band

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

Throw out the rules when the Billy Jonas Band hits the stage. It's a musical conversation… a sonic celebration … a splendiferous gathering of old and young, because at a Billy Jonas Band show, the ensemble is… everyone! Billy Jonas — performer, singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and educator — has perfected the art of the neo-tribal […]