BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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: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