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DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical is an exciting new musical based on the Creatrilogy trio of award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds (The Dot, Ish and Sky Color). Adapted by composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond, the musical, like the series, celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond […]

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 […]

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 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 […]