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An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Photo credit: Tony Duran A Schaefer Popular Series Event Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer.Performance Sponsorship provided by Explore Boone, Mast General Store, Goodnight Brothers,SkyBest Communications, Inc., University Bookstore, and Appalachian Home Care LLC. Performing a mix of jazz-influenced soul, pop, standards and more with his band! Leslie Odom, Jr. is a two-time Academy […]

The Blue Caftan

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

The Nancy Tafeen Global Film Series The theme of this year's series is "Through a Female Lens" "Throughout the world, the male-dominated field of film directing is slowly changing. Women are writing, directing and producing more films than ever before. Our series will highlight four outstanding examples of a feminine perspective being brought to cinematic […]

Lea Salonga

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A Schaefer Popular Series Event Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer.Performance Sponsorship provided by Explore Boone, Mast General Store, Goodnight Brothers,SkyBest Communications, Inc., University Bookstore, and Appalachian Home Care LLC. Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renowned across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. She is best known for […]

Eastern Festival Orchestra with Gil Shaham, violin

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GERARD SCHWARZ, conductor          Alan G. Benaroya Music Director ChairGIL SHAHAM, violinWINFRED FELTON, bassoon          Rosen-Schaffel Competition winner (2022) Engelbert Humperdinck/ed. Schwarz · Suite from Hänsel and Gretel          PreludeThe Witch’s RideThe Gingerbread HouseThe Witch’s WaltzDream Pantomime  Johannes Brahms · Violin Concerto in D major, op.77  […]

Aurora’s Sunrise

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

The Nancy Tafeen Global Film Series The theme of this year's series is "Through a Female Lens" "Throughout the world, the male-dominated field of film directing is slowly changing. Women are writing, directing and producing more films than ever before. Our series will highlight four outstanding examples of a feminine perspective being brought to cinematic […]

Strings for Peace

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Photo credit: Suvo Das Broyhill Chamber Series Amjad Ali Khan, SarodSharon Isbin, GuitarAmaan Ali Bangash, SarodAyaan Ali Bangash, SarodwithAmit Kavthekar, Tabla Grammy Award-winning American guitarist Sharon Isbin teams with Indian sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan and his two sons, with Amit Kavthekar. The collaboration melds Western and Indian traditions in a sacred and artistic flow, […]

John Oates

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Photo credit: DavidMcClister A Schaefer Popular Series Event Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer.Performance Sponsorship provided by Explore Boone, Mast General Store, Goodnight Brothers,SkyBest Communications, Inc., University Bookstore, and Appalachian Home Care LLC. John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. […]

37th Rosen Sculpture Walk with the Juror

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photo: Andrew Light, Divergent, 36th Rosen Sculpture Competition First Place Award Winner The Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition is an annual national juried competition presented by the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, as part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. The nationally recognized program has showcased contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the university […]

Alcarràs

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photo: Lluís Tudela The Nancy Tafeen Global Film Series The theme of this year's series is "Through a Female Lens" "Throughout the world, the male-dominated field of film directing is slowly changing. Women are writing, directing and producing more films than ever before. Our series will highlight four outstanding examples of a feminine perspective being […]

Dance Theatre of Harlem: A Conversation with Robert Garland

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Company Artists Kouadio Davis and Alexandra Hutchinson in "Higher Ground." Photo credit: Tony Duran Artist Spotlight Series This series offers a compelling, behind-the-scenes perspective on festival programming by shining a light on the creative process and practice of selected artists featured during An Appalachian Summer Festival. Join us for a conversation with Dance Theatre of […]

Dance Theatre of Harlem

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(Above) DTH Company Anthony Santos, Derek Brockington, Amanda Smith and Dylan Santos, photo by Rachel Neville; (below) Company in "Passage," photo by Theik SmithDance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a professional touring company, a leading studio school, and a national and international education and community outreach program. […]

Keb’ Mo’ with special guest Allison Russell

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Photo credit: Tony Duran A Schaefer Popular Series Event Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer.Performance Sponsorship provided by Explore Boone, Mast General Store, Goodnight Brothers,SkyBest Communications, Inc., University Bookstore, and Appalachian Home Care LLC. American blues musician (singer-guitarist-songwriter) Keb' Mo' has five Grammy Awards, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, a 2021 Americana Music Association award […]

Girl Picture

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Photo by: Ilkka SaastamoinenCopyright: Citizen Jane ProductionsPictured (from l-r): Eleonoora Kauhanen, Aamu Milonoff, Linnea Leino The Nancy Tafeen Global Film Series The theme of this year's series is "Through a Female Lens" "Throughout the world, the male-dominated field of film directing is slowly changing. Women are writing, directing and producing more films than ever before. […]