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Watauga Farm Bureau to Host Dr. Temple Grandin at App Theater, July 29

June 17, 2024 Dr. Temple Grandin, prominent speaker, and author on autism, will be in Boone as part of the 2024 Carolina Meat Conference. Watauga County Farm Bureau is sponsoring “An Evening with Temple Grandin” at 6:30pm on Monday, July 29, at the Appalachian Theater of the High Country. Dr. Grandin will introduce the film about her life, Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes, and be available to sign copies of her books following the screening. The film, called riveting by Common Sense Media and well-reviewed across the country when released in 2010, chronicles the life of Temple from the age of three through her introduction to the greater autism community that would provide both a personal and scientifically-informed perspective on living with autism

June 12, 2024 From coast-to-coast, Ballets with a Twist is turning heads and setting trends with its sparkling style. The company’s signature production, Cocktail Hour: The Show, makes its North Carolina debut at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. Watch as Champagne, Hot Toddy, mocktail Shirley Temple, and more spring off the menu and onto the stage in a series of dazzling vignettes. Suitable for audiences of all ages, the fun and fast-paced show transports theatergoers around the world with original music, choreography, and costume design. You’ve never seen cocktails like these!

June 3, 2024 “The third annual Boonerang Music & Arts Festival will be held in downtown Boone the weekend of Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15. Presented by the Town of Boone and supporting partners, the free street festival and community homecoming event features performances and activities on multiple stages, as well as local food and drinks, a vendors market, silent disco, dance and cultural demonstrations, and kids’ activities. Boonerang especially emphasizes artists with a connection to Boone and the High Country. The full lineup of performing artists includes The Nude Party, Melissa Reaves, Snake Oil Medicine Show, Empire Strikes Brass, Gringo Star, The Tan & Sober Gentlemen and dozens more acts spanning genres from funk to folk and rock to reggae.

May 31, 2024 We are excited to welcome Zoe & Cloyd back to the High Country along with the Transatlantic folk duo The Foreign Landers on Friday, May 31st at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country! The Foreign Landers are mandolinist David Benedict (Mile Twelve, Missy Raines), and Tabitha Agnew Benedict (Cup O’ Joe, Midnight Skyracer). High Country favorites, Zoe & Cloyd’s innovative “klezgrass” music springs from the rich traditions and complementary styles of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller.

May 10, 2024 From coast-to-coast, Ballets with a Twist is turning heads and setting trends with its sparkling style. The company’s signature production, Cocktail Hour: The Show, makes its North Carolina debut at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. Watch as Champagne, Hot Toddy, mocktail Shirley Temple, and more spring off the menu and onto the stage in a series of dazzling vignettes. Suitable for audiences of all ages, the fun and fast-paced show transports theatergoers around the world with original music, choreography, and costume design. You’ve never seen cocktails like these!

May 7, 2024 Boone Junior Appalachian Musicians (Boone JAM) is thrilled to announce its Spring Semester Recital, scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th, at the historic Appalachian Theatre in downtown Boone. The event is free to attend and will begin at 5:30 PM. Boone JAM is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich musical heritage of Appalachia among the youth of the region through group music lessons. This semester’s recital promises to be a delightful showcase of talent, featuring performances from twenty different classes focusing on traditional music genres, including Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, and Ukulele.

April 10, 2024 The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance proudly presents “Carrie: The Musical,” based on the Stephen King novel and Brian De Palma directed film of the same name, with music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and book by Lawrence D. Cohen. The cast is comprised of 20 Appalachian students spanning across all grade levels. In addition to the cast, there are several undergraduates working on the technical and design teams under the mentorship of Theatre and Dance faculty and staff members.

April 4, 2024 Joining together for the third time in a precedent-setting partnership, the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (ATHC), Boone Sunrise Rotary, and the Jazz Studies Program at Appalachian State University proudly announce the headline performers for the Third Annual High Country Jazz Festival taking place in Boone, North Carolina, from June 7 through 9, 2024. Headliner performances by the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Jazzmeia Horn, and Ziad take place in the historic Appalachian Theatre in Boone. Additional festival affiliated events will be announced shortly, along with additional sponsors and host locations, including outdoor concerts, late night jams, jazz lunches, and a popular jazz-themed film.

Eleemosynary: Blue Ridge Community Theatre Brings Three-Woman Play to Life March 22-24

March 21, 2024 El·ee·mos·y·nar·y (adjective) relating to or dependent on charity; charitable. The word may be uncommon, but that’s OK because Blue Ridge Community Theatre is bringing it to life, presenting Eleemosynary, March 22-24 at Appalachian Theatre in downtown Boone. Written by Lee Blessing in 1985, Eleemosynary “examines the very delicate relationship of three women: a grandmother, Dorothea, who has sought to exert her independence through strong willed eccentric behavior, Artie, her daughter, who has run from her overpowering mother, and Echo, Artie’s daughter, who is incredibly smart and equally sensitive.”

March 20, 2024 Appalachian State University’s annual summer arts celebration, An Appalachian Summer Festival (AASF), celebrates 40 years June 29-July 27 with an exceptional lineup of music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and film programming. Artists from all genres — alternative rock, blues, soul, country and Broadway, to bluegrass, chamber, classical crossover, dance and more — will perform on and around the campus of App State. Tickets go on sale to the public Wednesday, April 17 at 10am; tickets for country star Brad Paisley are on sale now.

March 13, 2024 “There is something in the water.” This phrase has been recycled many times to describe the unusual amount of talented individuals who live in the High Country. Another tongue-in-cheek comment frequently heard boasts, “You can’t throw a rock without hitting a banjo player.” Whether musical, athletic, theatrical, artistic, or simply astonishing, the Boone area abounds with talent, and this year Boonerang Music & Arts Festival kicks off the 2024 festival with an event to showcase some of the area’s best. In collaboration with the Appalachian Theatre and Mountain Home Music, the official Thursday night kick-off event for the 2024 festival will feature the inaugural Boone’s Got Talent showcase at the Appalachian Theatre on June 13.

January 17, 2024 Founded in 1994, Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music this year marks 30 years of celebrating the diverse styles of Appalachian performing arts. Kicking off the 30th anniversary season will be back-to-back shows featuring acclaimed artists and Mountain Home Music alums Maura Shawn Scanlin and the Page Brothers. Purchase tickets for either show or take advantage of a package deal for both performances at apptheatre.org.

November 9, 2023 BOONE, NC – For the fourth consecutive year, having experienced sold out performances in each of their first three seasons at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, “A Carolina Snowbelle Christmas” returns to the venerable, state-of-the-art facility with an expanded performance schedule of four public performances and an encore family event to enhance their standing as the region’s newest must-see family holiday tradition.

November 7, 2023 BOONE, N.C. — Girls on the Run of the High Country proudly presents the inspiring No Man’s Land Film Festival at the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The film festival has been celebrating and exploring what it means to be a woman in adventure, sport and film since 2015.Tickets to the film screening are $15, with a $5 discount for Girls on the Run coaches andparticipants. VIP tickets are $50, which include admission to the screening and a 5:30 p.m. pre-film reception with drinks and appetizers. Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Purchase tickets at apptheatre.org or at the door.

November 1, 2023 BOONE, N.C.- On Thursday, November 9, the Appalachian Theater will host The Gibson Brothers, Eric and Leigh, in their debut performance on the Doc Watson Stage for Americana Music. The performance by the multi-award winning duet begins at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 7:00 p.m.What started as a discovery by Ricky Skaggs after a performance at the Ryman two decades ago has turned into a successful career for the pair in the bluegrass music scene. From working with big names such as Black Keys singer Dan Auerbach and producer Jerry Douglas, the Gibson Brothers have a resume anyone in country music would be proud of.

September 20, 2023 BOONE, N.C. – The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is proud to present a one-of-its- kind performance by the renowned Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra. Celebrate National Silent Movie Day, Friday, September 29, with their Stage and Screen Spectacular. Audiences will travel back in time to experience the musical stylings of the ragtime era and classic silent films featuring Buster Keaton and Laurel and Hardy as they were presented 100 years ago. Performance begins at 8:00 pm, doors open at 7:30 pm.

August 4, 2023 Whether it be the plight of Virginia big eared bats, the public perception of Appalachia culture, the role of community cafés, or the history of various sites on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Dr. Beth Davison seeks to showcase stories through a different lens. By Jan Todd

June 14, 2023 Brooklyn-based bluegrass music trio Damn Tall Buildings returns to the Appalachian Theatre stage on Friday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.

June 5, 2023 BOONE, NC – At 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, The Reggie Buie Group will perform under the tent at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock as the final headliner event during the 2023 High Country Jazz Festival. It is the last of 15 separate events in ten different locations throughout Boone and Blowing Rock that are part of the 2023 festival, which runs from June 9 through 11. The 2023 festival is presented by Mast General Store with additional support from Explore Boone and Hampton Inn & Suites, Boone.

May 30, 2023 BOONE, NC – Internationally acclaimed jazz artist Emmet Cohen and his award-winning trio take to the Appalachian Theatre stage in Boone at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 as a headliner event during the 2023 High Country Jazz Festival. It is one of 14 separate events in ten different locations throughout Boone and Blowing Rock that are part of the 2023 festival, which runs from June 9 through 11. Tickets for The Emmet Cohen Trio are $35 and $42.More than half of the 14 events are free of charge to the general public with tickets on sale for headliner performances via the festival website: www.highcountryjazzfestival.org

May 24, 2023 BOONE, NC – “We’re bringing 88 years of classic ‘Count Basie Jazz’ directly to you,” said Scotty Barnhart, director of The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra about their Appalachian Theatre debut performance that is headlining the 2023 High Country Jazz Festival. “I’ve programmed something from every decade of the orchestra’s existence that will feature each of the 19 artists on stage, including new charts added to your program that haven’t been played in years!”

May 18, 2023 BOONE, NC – Bringing their joyful Carolina beach music to the mountains, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard are slated to make their debut at the Appalachian Theatre on Wednesday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m.The Embers roots go back to 1958 when a couple of enterprising high school boys in Raleigh, North Carolina answered the Soviet challenge of Sputnik by forming a band called The Satellites. They played for school dances and parties, and on a good night could pocket as much as $60 for their efforts. The group’s name soon changed to The Embers, but they continued to play the timeless Rhythm and Blues music which is as popular now as it was back in the late 50s and early 60s.

May 16, 2023 BOONE, NC – Appalachian Theatre of the High Country honors Memorial Day with a concert featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra on Friday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. The theatre will host the highly sought after big band who will perform their arrangements of patriotic numbers and favorite tunes from the Great American Songbook.Audiences across America and worldwide have fallen in love with the two sophisticated Southern gentlemen who lead the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra and bring their rich camaraderie and charm to the stage. Their high-energy show features the greatest songs, the best original arrangements and phenomenal musicianship.

May 15, 2023 BOONE, NC – The Appalachian Theatre will officially launch its educational programming with the introduction of two one-week performing arts day camps this summer. Students entering grades 3-9 will spend the week exploring musical theatre in two themed musical theatre camps that build up to an end- of-week open showcase on the stage of the Appalachian Theatre.

May 3, 2023 BOONE, NC – BOONE — The Appalachian Theatre is featuring a variety of films during May, ranging from Academy Award winners to iconic classics.The theater’s Tuesday night classic film series continues with the aptly titled Mobster May, which features three of the most audience-requested film titles from recent surveys.The month opens with a screening of the 2022 Academy Award winner, “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” This acclaimed interdimensional cross-genre piece features Michelle Yeoh in her Oscar winning portrayal as an unlikely hero. The recent hit makes its debut on the screen at the Appalachian at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2.

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Watauga Farm Bureau to Host Dr. Temple Grandin at App Theater, July 29

Appalachian Theatre Presents “Cocktail Hour: The Show” by Ballets with a Twist on July 6

3rd Annual Boonerang Music & Arts Festival to be Held June 14–15 in Downtown Boone

Zoe & Cloyd Along with The Foreign Landers at Appalachian Theatre Friday Night, May 31st

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country Presents Cocktail Hour: The Show by Ballets with a Twist Coming July 6 at 7:00pm

Boone Junior Appalachian Musicians Spring Recital at the Appalachian Theatre on May 14th

“Carrie: The Musical” Takes to the Valborg Stage April 24 – 28: Join us for a Night of Drama, Killer Vocals, and a Bloody Good Time

Headliners Announced for 2024 High Country Jazz Festival June 7-9, 2024

Eleemosynary: Blue Ridge Community Theatre Brings Three-Woman Play to Life March 22-24

An Appalachian Summer Festival Announces Lineup for 40th Anniversary Season

Boonerang Kick-Off Event to Feature “Boone’s Got Talent” Show at Appalachian Theatre June 13

Maura Shawn Scanlin, Page Brothers Kick Off Mountain Home Music’s 30th Anniversary Season Jan. 19 and 20 at Appalachian Theatre

“A Carolina Snowbelle Christmas” Returns December 1 – 3, 2023 Expanded Schedule, Christmas Tea Party Await App Theatre Audiences

Girls on the Run of the High Country Presents No Man’s Land Film Festival Nov. 16th

THE GIBSON BROTHERS LIVE AT THE APPALACHIAN THEATER

CELEBRATE NATIONAL SILENT MOVIE DAY WITH A NOSTALGIC LIVE ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE BY PEACHERINE RAGTIME SOCIETY ORCHESTRA

Peering through the Lens with Beth Davison

Bluegrass Trio Damn Tall Buildings returns to the Appalachian Theatre

Reggie Buie Group Wraps Up 2023 High Country Jazz Festival

Emmet Cohen Trio Featured at 2023 High Country Jazz Festival App Theatre Hosts “Poster Man for Contemporary Jazz” on June 10

Count Basie Orchestra Headlines 2023 High Country Jazz Festival

The Embers featuring Craig Woolard bring beach vibes to 3,333 ft

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra kicks-off Memorial Day Weekend in the High Country

Summer Musical Theatre Camps Debut at the Appalachian Theatre

Mayhem, Mobsters and the Millennium Falcon this May @ the App