BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts - ECPv6.18.2//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000 DTSTAMP:20251202T160222Z CREATED:20250710T130010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T160222Z UID:10000143-1764759600-1764763200@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Kattam and his Tam-Tams: Registration Closed DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: TIME CHANGE\nTo allow for the possibility of freezing morning temperatures and icy conditions\, Kattam and his Tam-Tams will begin at 11am on Wednesday\, December 3rd at the Schaefer Center.\n \n\nDoors will open at 10am.\nPerformance begins promptly at 11am.\nDismissal will be approximately 12 noon.\n\n \nWe hope that this change will ensure your group’s participation\, regardless of potential school delays\, while realizing any change may offer new challenges for your group and we thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Our goal is a safe and enjoyable audience experience. Please contact Christy Chenausky at chenauskyc@appstate.edu or 828.264.2948 with any questions\, or if you need to talk through issues with your particular group. Notify Christy as soon as you can if your group is unable to attend. \n \nTo the sound of the n’goni\, djembe\, derbouka\, and dhol\, percussionist Kattam invites you to discover Africa\, the Middle East\, and India through rhythm\, song\, and dance! From African rap and desert dance to trance Sufi rhythm and Bollywood dance\, Kattam never fails to entertain his audience. Join us as Kattam leads the way on an incredible adventure! \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: Approx. 60 minutesRecommended for: Grades K-6Study Guide: download 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$3/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 Kattam\n \n \n \n \n \n Travel is Kattam’s chief source of inspiration. From East to West\, he has drawn on inexhaustible and ever-evolving traditions to nourish his world view. Be it to experience what is sacred or to celebrate\, music is the instrument he uses as his passport to discover different cultures. Guided by his passion for percussion as well as for dance and theatre\, Kattam is constantly setting a course for new horizons that bring out the depth of the human experience. \nAmong the music groups with whom he works\, Kattam strives to strike a balance between technical and intuitive styles\, inspired by the masters under whom he has trained. While staying true to the respective traditions of the instruments he plays\, he also blends styles and genres\, in keeping with the 21st century trend toward genre-bending. \nIn his youth projects\, Kattam acts as both a transmitter and a communicator. His original pieces place children front and center. Watch\, listen\, and\, above all\, participate! His aim is to foster a taste for music\, discovery and self-expression among these children\, to partake in celebrations specific to different cultures\, and to make both popular and spiritual music accessible — ultimately in order to teach children that beyond cultural differences lies a shared humanity. \nFor Kattam\, the stage\, first and foremost\, is a way to share this enthusiasm and the life force that drives him. \n \n \n \n \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/kattam-and-his-tam-tams/ 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/2025/06/lancement-dvd-8792-credit-Nathaniel-Huard.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T193000 DTSTAMP:20251012T013248Z CREATED:20251010T185257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T013248Z UID:10000173-1763753400-1763753400@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:33rd Annual Holiday Scholarship Concert DESCRIPTION:Join the Hayes School of Music for this classic celebration that kicks off the holiday season in the High Country! \n\nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. \nMake a Holiday Gift to Support Scholarships\n\nDonations and ticket sales from the Holiday Scholarship Concert support Hayes School of Music students – and the more we raise\, the more we can offer in scholarships. Thanks to generous donors like you\, last year’s concert raised a record-breaking $44\,156\, bringing our total scholarship support to more than $375\,000 over the event’s history! \n\nMake a gift online at givenow.appstate.edu/HolidayConcert.\nAs a thank you to our donors\, many gifts are eligible for benefits such as tickets\, VIP parking\, and recognition in the program and beyond.\n\nVisit the main Holiday Scholarship Concert page for complete details about the concert and giving opportunities! \n\nClick here to learn more about the Hayes School of Music \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\n$15 Standard$10 Child/Student(each ticket is an additional $2 if purchased online) \nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers St.\, or purchase online. \n \n BUY TICKETS URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/33rd-annual-holiday-scholarship-concert/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Holiday-choral-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T213000 DTSTAMP:20251010T190431Z CREATED:20251010T190428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T190431Z UID:10000177-1763668800-1763674200@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Appalachian Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band DESCRIPTION:The performance will also be live-streamed at music.appstate.edu/performances.\n\n\n \n\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is needed. \nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. \nClick here to learn more about the Hayes School of Music URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/appalachian-wind-ensemble-and-symphony-band/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Free Event,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Symphony-Band.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T190000 DTSTAMP:20251010T190254Z CREATED:20251010T190250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T190254Z UID:10000176-1763316000-1763319600@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Appalachian Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The performance will also be live-streamed at music.appstate.edu/performances.\n\n\n \n\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is needed. \nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. \nClick here to learn more about the Hayes School of Music URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/appalachian-symphony-orchestra/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Free Event,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/localist-aso-orchestra-playing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T193000 DTSTAMP:20250911T195046Z CREATED:20250623T162803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T195046Z UID:10000147-1763148600-1763148600@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Whose Live Anyway? DESCRIPTION:The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? \nWHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles\, Greg Proops\, Jeff B. Davis\, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones\, featuring musical direction by Laura Hall. \nAll ages are welcomed\, but please note that some “PG-13” language will be used during the performance. \n \n \n \n \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 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $61 and $51 \nPrices do not include taxes and fees. \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 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/whose-live-anyway/ 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/2025/06/Whose-Live-Anyway-Photo-Only-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20250911T195019Z CREATED:20250820T130054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T195019Z UID:10000149-1762975800-1762975800@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque DESCRIPTION:Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura\, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty\, youth and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery\, costumes and staging\, it makes any theatre vibrate with energy and represents the strength\, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience will see acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids\, accompanied by the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz\, percussion\, and kora. Welcome to the universe of Kalabanté Productions\, and prepare for an unforgettable journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Tier 1$35 Tier 2$25 Tier 3$10 Child/Student**First 100 Child tickets (for children 12 and younger) are FREE with each purchase of a standard tiered ticket. \nApp State faculty/staff: 10% off all tiers Call the Box Office for special code \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 Kalabanté\nKalabanté Productions was created by Yamoussa Bangoura\, a multidisciplinary artist of Guinean origin.  Yamoussa’s dream was the founding of a school of circus arts\, and to direct his own multidisciplinary company specializing in the African arts.  \nYamoussa first became interested in the Circus Arts as a young man growing up in Conakry Guinea in the 1990s.   He studied the circus performers he saw on European TV and practiced on the beach and dirt around his home. He also studied the Nyamakala tradition of circus\, practiced by the Fula people of West Africa. He eventually joined Guinea’s original circus company\, Circus Baobob\, with whom he toured Africa and Europe. \nIn the early 2000s\, Yamoussa was recruited to come to Canada with Cirque Eloize\, a Montreal-based Canadian cirque company.  While in Canada\, he also performed with Cirque du Soleil and Cavalia (cirque with horses). In 2007\, Yamoussa realized his dream and opened his own company\, Kalabanté Productions\, in Montreal Canada. He recruited many of his extended family members to join the company\, including his twin sisters\, brothers\, and cousins. \nThe company began doing shows in Quebec\, and over the years expanded to all of Canada\, the USA and now performs all over the world. In 2018\, Kalabanté opened their own studio and school in Montreal\, where they offer classes in African dance\, cirque\, and drumming. \nKalabanté Productions is proud to be able to share their work\, achievements and skills to inspire others and to assist with the humanitarian mission to help the Guinean community from which Yamoussa and many of his company members come. \n \n \n \n \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/cirque-kalabante-afrique-en-cirque/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Appalachian Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Medium_DSC_1791.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000 DTSTAMP:20251114T200417Z CREATED:20250710T130024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T200417Z UID:10000142-1762941600-1762941600@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Cirque Kalabanté: Excerpts from Afrique en Cirque - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Afrique en Cirque was developed by multidisciplinary cirque artist of Guinean origin Yamoussa Bangoura\, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This excerpted performance shares the beauty\, youth\, and artistry of African culture\, as acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids\, accompanied by the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz\, percussion\, and kora. The full-length performance of Afrique en Cirque will be presented on the Appalachian Arts evening series at the Schaefer Center. \n \n \n \n \n \n Run Time: Approx. 60 minutesRecommended for: Grades K-12Study Guide: download 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 Tickets\nTHIS PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT \nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 800-841-2787 or 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$5/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 Yamoussa Bangoura and Kalabanté Productions\n \n \n \n \n \n Kalabanté Productions was created by Yamoussa Bangoura\, a multidisciplinary artist of Guinean origin. Yamoussa’s dream was the founding of a school of circus arts\, and to direct his own multidisciplinary company specializing in the African arts. Yamoussa first became interested in the Circus Arts as a young man growing up in Conakry Guinea in the 1990s\, studying the circus performers he saw on European TV and practicing on the beach and dirt around his home. He also studied the Nyamakala tradition of circus\, practiced by the Fula people of West Africa. Yamoussa eventually joined Guinea’s original circus company\, Circus Baobab\, with whom he toured Africa and Europe.  \nIn the early 2000s\, Yamoussa was recruited to Canada to perform with Cirque Eloize\, a Montreal-based cirque company.  While in Canada\, he also performed with Cirque du Soleil and Cavalia (cirque with horses). In 2007\, Yamoussa realized his dream and opened his own company\, Kalabanté Productions\, in Montreal\, Canada. He recruited many of his extended family members to join the company\, including his twin sisters\, brothers\, and cousins. \nThe company began performing in Quebec\, and over the years\, expanded across Canada\, the US\, and now performs all over the world. In 2018\, Kalabanté opened its own studio and school in Montreal\, where classes are offered in African dance\, cirque\, and drumming. The Kalabanté Productions team is proud to share its work\, achievements and skills to inspire others and to assist with the humanitarian mission to help the Guinean community from which Yamoussa and many of his company members come. \n \n \n \n \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-kalabante-excerpts-from-afrique-en-cirque/ 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/2025/06/Cirque-Kalabante_72dpi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000 DTSTAMP:20251010T190035Z CREATED:20251010T190031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T190035Z UID:10000175-1762538400-1762542000@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Steely Pan Steel Band DESCRIPTION:The performance will also be live-streamed at music.appstate.edu/performances.\n\n\n \n\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is needed. \nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. \nClick here to learn more about the Hayes School of Music URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/steely-pan-steel-band/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Free Event,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/localist-steely-pan-steel-band.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000 DTSTAMP:20251010T185912Z CREATED:20251010T185714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T185912Z UID:10000174-1762372800-1762376400@schaefercenter.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Jazz Ensemble I DESCRIPTION:The performance will also be live-streamed at music.appstate.edu/performances.\n\n\n \n\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is needed. \nFor a disability accommodation\, visit odr.appstate.edu. \nClick here to learn more about the Hayes School of Music URL:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/event/jazz-ensemble-i/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus and Community,Free Event,Hayes School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schaefercenter.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/localist-jazz-ensemble.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR