Events
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Jun 29 - Jul 27, 2024
An Appalachian Summer Festival is an annual arts festival presenting and producing programs in music, theatre, dance, film and visual arts. The festival forges a unique national identity through artistic excellence, innovative programming, commissioning new works, educational opportunities, and by bringing the most accomplished and respected creative and performing artists from around the world to the Appalachian State University community.
Jul
24
July 24, 2024
7:00 pm
The Paul Taylor Dance Company is one of the most famous modern dance ensembles and has been innovating and transforming modern dance since 1954. Founder Paul Taylor (1930-2018) created 147 dances that cover a broad range of topics, themes, and moods. This summer, the Company, now under the artistic leadership of Michael Novak, performs Taylor’s energetic “Syzygy,” awe-inspiring “Airs,” and concludes with Taylor’s unforgettable “Esplanade.”
Jul
27
July 27, 2024
7:00 pm
Grammy Award winner and Grand Ole Opry member Brad Paisley will perform live at Kidd Brewer Stadium! Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists. For more than 20 years, his songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards.
Jul
29
Free Guided Tours of the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
July 29, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Yadkin Riverkeeper Brian Fannon and other public history experts for guided tours of the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, a site with six historic, furnished cabins that recreate the atmosphere of eighteenth and nineteenth century mountain communities. Learn what rural life was like for pioneers in the High Country.
Aug
2
August First Friday Art Crawl
August 2, 2024
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us at the Turchin Center for this fun and festive event, while engaging with a variety of new exhibitions, discovering the world of the contemporary visual arts, and connecting with others who share a passion for the arts. The First Friday Art Crawl is an opportunity for art lovers to meet the artists, enjoy live music and refreshments and spend time with fellow arts patrons while exploring one of the most exciting venues in town: a collection of six galleries filled with a diverse mix of contemporary art by local, regional and international artists.
Aug
9
Stereotypes of Mountaineers and Frontiersmen: Pre-Performance Remarks
August 9, 2024
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Dr. Katherine Ledford, professor of Appalachian Studies, will share her expertise prior to a performance of Horn in the West. The pre-performance talk is free and open to the public. This program is the sixth one in High Country Humanities' ongoing series “Connecting Local and Global Rural Cultures.” This series of talks, workshops, demonstrations and film screenings is supported by a grant from North Carolina Humanities.
Aug
13
App-y Days
August 13, 2024
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Relive the fun and carefree days of childhood at App-y Days, with giant inflatables, a custom street sign station, and Kona Ice. Capture memories with Boone Photo Booth and challenge your friends to yard games like cornhole, giant Jenga, and Spikeball. Join us filled with laughter, fun, and unforgettable memories as you embrace your inner child and start your adventure at Appalachian State University!
Aug
14
Poster Sale
August 14, 2024
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience programs through Community-Engaged Leadership.
Aug
14
Voter Registration
August 14, 2024
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Need to register to vote or update your registration for the upcoming elections? Come see us to update your registrations, ask registration/voting questions, and/or find out more information about the upcoming election! We will be located right outside of the CEL Office (PSU 138).
Aug
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Welcome to App
August 15 - 31, 2024
Welcome to App is an extension of summer orientation and is geared toward helping new students learn their way around campus, making friends and learning more about the university before classes start. The schedule includes programs that will help students feel comfortable and confident about life in and out of the classroom. Many of the events are just about making friends and having fun!
Aug
16
AppSpectacular
August 16, 2024
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Welcome to App! Come to Sanford Mall and Varsity Gym from 9 PM to Midnight for AppSpectacular! We'll have three live bands including Only Alibis, The Weasels, and Skydivers. There will be FREE FOOD, giveaways, snow-cones, yard games, and more! Simultaneously, in Varsity Gym, we will have a DJ, bounce houses, and games. It's gonna be super fun!
Aug
18
Club Expo — Fall 2024
August 18, 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Whether you are a first-year student or a continuing student looking for engagement opportunities, Club Expo is the perfect way to get involved. Learn about clubs and organizations, campus resources, leadership and volunteer opportunities, and meet new people. ALL students are welcome to attend.
