Arts & Cultural

Appalachian Journal (vol. 51, no. 3-4)

Appalachian Journal (vol. 51, no. 3-4) now available
Jul 25, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — The new Appalachian Journal (vol. 51, no. 3-4) celebrates the life and career of Gurney Norman, Appalachian writer, documentarian, English professor and Kentucky Poet Laureate (2009-10).

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Appalachian State University's High Country Humanities—with support from North Carolina Humanities—is pleased to present “Portraying Indigenous Peoples: Educator, Cast and Crew Workshop” on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Camp Broadstone at 1431 Broadstone Road in Banner Elk.

June 2: Portraying Indigenous Peoples: Educator, Cast and Crew Workshop
Apr 18, 2024

Portraying Indigenous Peoples: Educator, Cast and Crew Workshop
Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Camp Broadstone (1431 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604)

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Four award-winning authors will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus this spring as part of the university’s 2023–24 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.

4 Acclaimed Authors to Visit App State for Spring 2024 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Feb 16, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Four award-winning authors will visit Appalachian State University’s Boone campus this spring as part of the university’s 2023–24 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.

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Boone Docs Film Festival

February 24: 3rd Annual Boone Docs Film Festival
Feb 12, 2024

3rd Annual Boone Docs Film Festival
Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.)

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (559 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607)

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Dr. Michael Behrent. Photo by Darcy Sluder.

Art Seminar Dives Into Life, Shtetl and Symbolism of Marc Chagall’s Work
Jan 30, 2024

Tucked away beneath the stairs, a lecture room held a large crowd facing four professors, surrounded by digitally displayed artwork. Colorful, complex pieces captured the audience’s attention until one of the professors stood up. A hush fell over the crowd, and the seminar began. 

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Appalachian State University Libraries and the Department of English are hosting the Greenbriar International Film Festival on four Tuesdays throughout the Spring 2024 semester.

Spring 2024 Greenbriar International Film Festival Lineup Announced
Jan 24, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University Libraries and the Department of English are hosting the Greenbriar International Film Festival on four Tuesdays throughout the Spring 2024 semester.

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High Country Humanities at Appalachian State University

March 22: "Documentary Filmmakers on Interpreting Rural Life: From Appalachia to the World"
Jan 16, 2024

"Documentary Filmmakers on Interpreting Rural Life: From Appalachia to the World"
Friday, March 22, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country

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High Country Humanities at Appalachian State University

February 15: "From West Africa to Appalachia: Expert Insights and Demos with Music and Dance"
Jan 12, 2024

"From West Africa to Appalachia: Expert Insights and Demos with Music and Dance"
Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center

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