An Appalachian Summer 2025 Season Brochure by Appalachian State University

JUNE 28-JULY 26, 2025

BOONE, NC

AN APPALACHIAN SUMMER

JUNE 28-JULY 26, 2025

THANK YOU

Generous support from our sponsors enables us to present diverse artistic programming and sustain a level of excellence we have enjoyed since 1984. We wish to thank the corporate and media sponsors that proudly support An Appalachian Summer!

Photos (top to bottom): Lisa Loeb at the Bourbon Room, Frances Iacuzzi Photography; Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s Deep River, photo by Richard Termine; Naraphat Sakarthornsap, “Under the Volcano of Marc Quinn;” still from Touch

JOAN OSBORNE & LISA LOEB

FRIDAY, JULY 11

ALONZO KING LINES BALLET

SATURDAY, JULY 19

SUMMER EXHIBITION CELEBRATION

THURSDAY, JULY 3

TOUCH

TUESDAY, JULY 1

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

7:30 PM

TICKETS $25-$65

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

AMOS LEE

Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Amos Lee released his goldselling self-titled first album in 2005 and has been known for his association with a long list of collaborators and touring partners, from Paul Simon and Bob Dylan to Zac Brown Band and Willie Nelson. The force behind such acclaimed albums as Mission Bell and Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song, Lee’s recent years have been wildly productive. After 2022’s Dreamland album (which featured “Worry No More,” a Top 10 AAA hit and his biggest single in over a decade), he followed up with two full-length projects paying homage to musical heroes — My Ideal: A Tribute to “Chet Baker Sings” and Honeysuckle Switches: The Songs of Lucinda Williams. Schaefer Spotlight Series Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer

Supporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store, Appalachian Home Care, The Art Cellar Gallery, Broyhill Family Foundation, Explore Boone, Goodnight Brothers, Highstreet Insurance Partners, Mast General Store, and SkyBest Communications, Inc.

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

10:00 AM Competition

3:00 PM Winner’s Recital

14TH ANNUAL ROSEN-SCHAFFEL COMPETITION FOR YOUNG AND EMERGING ARTISTS

Undergrad and graduate collegiate musicians from across the Southeast, selected via a blind adjudication process this past spring, will compete in the final live round of the competition. A panel of esteemed conductors will choose First, Second, and Third Place winners for cash prizes, and patrons will select the Audience Choice winner.

WINNER’S

RECITAL

The winner of the competition will perform a full 60-minute recital of the selected works they performed earlier that morning.

Support comes from the Rosen-Schaffel Endowment for Classical Music Programming, the Bruce J. Heim Foundation, and Mark and Nancy Tafeen

FREE ROSEN CONCERT HALL

2024 First Place Winner, Tomas Zibetti Haushahn

TUESDAY, JULY 1

7:30 PM

ARTtalk:

THE HELENE AND STEPHEN

GLOBAL FILM SERIES TOUCH

In English/Japanese/Icelandic with English subtitles Iceland, United Kingdom, Japan / Rated R / Directed by Baltasar Kormákur / 2024 / Drama, Romance / 121 minutes

A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents, Touch follows one man’s emotional journey to find his first love, who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out.

Post-film talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock

TICKETS $10

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Kelsey Merreck Wagner: “Threading Communities”

Introducing Kelsey Merreck Wagner’s 2024 artist residency at the Jim Thompson Farm in the Pak Thong Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. Wagner (pictured) will discuss a selection of the exhibiting artists in Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand, on view at the Turchin Center July 3-Dec 6.

THURSDAY, JULY 3

5:00

THURSDAY, JULY 3

5:00-8:00 PM

SUMMER EXHIBITION CELEBRATION

Engage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates, enjoy live music with Trevor McKenzie and Friends while sipping on refreshments, and discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local, regional, national, and international artists.

The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts thanks the generous corporate sponsors who have provided support for its programming:

MAY 2-OCTOBER 4

GALLERY A & PETTI / PEISER GALLERY

I Remember: Elizabeth Stone

Photographer Elizabeth Stone thinks deeply about community connections and how people gather in meaningful ways. Sharing in the participatory multi-generational stories of I Remember is an opportunity to connect with extended communities that are both specific and anonymous. The installation includes identifiable individuals; at the same time, we see ourselves as part of a collective whole.

JUNE 6-DECEMBER 13

BICKERS GALLERY

Threading: Contemporary Art from Thailand

Central to the mission of TCVA is a commitment to showcasing international artists. The Turchin Center is pleased to present its seventh international series, Threading: Contemporary Art from Thailand, which showcases the art of 21 artists living and working in Bangkok and Saen Suk, Chon Buri, Thailand in collaboration with the university’s Office of International Programs.

Webs of Significance: Center Award

& Grant Winners

The non-profit organization Center shares with TCVA a commitment to change the world through the power of the visual arts. One of Center’s most significant contributions is its annual award and grant program, which has supported thousands of artists over the years. Webs of Significance features many of the 2024 award-winning photographers from across the country.

JUNE 6-NOVEMBER 1

MAYER GALLERY

Image and Music: John Cohen

The Turchin Center partners with photographer/ filmmaker/musician/folklorist John Cohen’s extended family and gallerist L. Parker Stephenson to bring to campus an exhibition of Cohen’s Appalachian photographs of many of the region’s traditional musicians. Cohen coined the term “High Lonesome Sound” to describe old-time American mountain music.

JULY 3-DECEMBER 6

HODGES AND COMMUNITY GALLERIES

Sofie Hecht, “Untitled (Cows)”

Elizabeth Stone, “Gather”

John Cohen, “Doc Watson at Deep Gap, NC, 1962”

Prateep Suthathongthai, “Pause - Pra Lak - Pra Lam, 2017”

THURSDAY, JULY 3

7:30 PM

CELEBRATING OUR COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC

Join us for an engaging concert featuring Hayes School of Music faculty and Cannon Music Camp musicians. This family-friendly event honors the U.S. Semiquincentennial with familiar tunes performed by soloists, chamber groups, singers, bands, and keyboardists — including some audience-participatory numbers — and culminates in a thrilling full-orchestra finale. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of music and community!

Classic Concert Series

Funded in part by the Satie Hunt Broyhill Endowment for the Performing Arts in honor of Dr. William L. Pelto, former Dean of the Hayes School of Music

Supporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store and Broyhill Family Foundation TICKETS $5-$15 ROSEN CONCERT HALL

SUNDAY, JULY 6

7:30 PM

RANKY TANKY

WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST

MS. LISA FISCHER

Grammy-winning band Ranky Tanky (a Gullah phrase for “get funky”), whose jazz-influenced arrangements of traditional Gullah music NPR calls “lively, soulful honey to the ears,” joins forces with fellow Grammy winner Lisa Fischer, who the Minneapolis Star Tribune says brings “soul, jazz, rock, gospel, folk, pop, and classical … [and] cuts loose with funk and fierceness and rocks with abandon.”

Schaefer Spotlight Series

Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer

CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Photo by Sully Sullivan

Lisa Fischer, photo by Alex Logaiski

TUESDAY, JULY 8

7:30 PM

ARZÉ

In Arabic with English subtitles Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt / Not rated / Directed by Mira Shaib / 2024 / Comedy, Drama / 90 minutes

Arzé, a single mother, takes her teenage son on a journey across sectarian Beirut in search of their stolen scooter, their only source of livelihood.

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

ARTtalk:

Joshua Roman: “Mindful Meditation”

Cellist, composer and curator Joshua Roman will discuss “Mindful Meditation,” a conversation born from a larger project, Immunity, which delves into his experiences with long Covid, the physical and mental work required for his return to the stage, and how he can help others move beyond their own limitations. Tessa Lark, Joshua Roman, and Edgar Meyer will perform on July 9 at the Schaefer Center (see page 13).

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

Post-film talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

7:30 PM

TESSA LARK (violin) JOSHUA ROMAN (cello) and EDGAR MEYER (double bass)

Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark, acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman, and virtuoso bassist Edgar Meyer combine talents for an unparalleled evening of music.

Sonata for Viola de Gamba in G Major, BWV 1027 Johann Sebastian Bach

Adagio

Allegro ma non tanto

Andante

Allegro moderato

Trio 1986 Edgar Meyer

New Trio 2024 Edgar Meyer

Trio 1988 Edgar Meyer

Classic Concert Series

Series Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store and Broyhill Family Foundation TICKETS $10-$40

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Photo by Robbin Myers

FRIDAY, JULY 11

7:30 PM

TICKETS $25-$55

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

JOAN OSBORNE & LISA LOEB

Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne, two unmistakable voices of the ’90s, team up for a special evening marking the 30th anniversaries of their breakthrough albums — Loeb’s Tails and Osborne’s Relish. Revisit the songs that shaped a generation, alongside new music and career-spanning fan favorites. Both Tails and Relish were landmark albums that transcended genres, blending folk, pop, and rock with deeply personal storytelling. Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You)” and Osborne’s “One of Us” became defining anthems of the era, and their impact continues to resonate with longtime fans and new audiences alike.

Schaefer Spotlight Series

Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer

SATURDAY, JULY 12

10:00 AM

ROSEN SCULPTURE WALK

The nationally recognized Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition has showcased contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the university campus for the last 39 years. Join juror Joseph Bigley as he leads the outdoor tour of the 10 sculptures he selected as finalists for this year’s competition. Bigley is the Executive Director of the Western North Carolina Sculpture Center and professor of art at Appalachian State University; he shows his sculptures internationally. The walking tour will culminate with an awards reception and complimentary boxed lunch.

The Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition is made possible by the generous support of the Martin and Doris Rosen Giving Fund/Debbie Rosen Davidson and David Rosen, and the Charles and Nancy Rosenblatt Foundation.

CENTER

Image: Andrew Light, “The Ecstatic,” 38th Rosen Sculpture Competition First Place Award Winner

SUNDAY, JULY 13

7:30 PM

HEATHER HEADLEY with Western Piedmont Symphony

Ron Colvard, conductor

Tony and Grammy-winning artist Heather Headley (The Lion King, Aida), accompanied by Western Piedmont Symphony and a 12-piece choir, performs a selection of popular tunes from the Broadway and pop songbooks.

Schaefer Spotlight Series

Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer

TICKETS $25-$65

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

TUESDAY, JULY 15

7:30 PM

THE HELENE AND STEPHEN WEICHOLZ GLOBAL FILM SERIES

TICKETS: $10

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

HOW TO MAKE MILLIONS BEFORE GRANDMA DIES

In Thai with English subtitles Thailand / Rated PG / Directed by Pat Boonnitipat / 2024 / Comedy, Drama, Family / 125 minutes

A man, driven by his desire for a multi-million-dollar inheritance, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning her favor will not be an easy task, and he is not the only one with an eye on the money.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16

7:30 PM

PEABO BRYSON

Two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson is celebrating 50 years in music. Bryson — who has earned two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, eight Grammy nominations, five gold albums, 25 top 20 singles, and six #1 singles — is known for hits such as “Can You Stop the Rain,” “If Ever You’re In My Arms Again,” “Tonight I Celebrate My Love” with Roberta Flack, “Here We Go” with Minnie Riperton, “Lovers After All” with Melissa Manchester, “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle (from Disney’s Aladdin), and “Beauty & the Beast with Celine Dion (from Disney’s Beauty & the Beast).

Schaefer Spotlight Series

Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

SATURDAY, JULY 19

7:30 PM

TICKETS $10-$45

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Deep River

ALONZO KING LINES BALLET

Deep River

AMOS LEE

In Deep River — a soulful work created in collaboration with Grammy Award®winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran — choreographer, artistic director and co-founder Alonzo King bends the lines between classical and contemporary aesthetics and draws on deeply rooted cultural traditions. Deep River melds dance with Black spirituals and invites audiences to look at human beings as the pinnacle of creation. King says that the work is a reminder that “love is the ocean that we rose from, swim in, and will one day return to” — and that love can set us free.

Classic Concert Series

Series Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store and Broyhill Family Foundation

FRIDAY, JULY 18

2:00 PM

ARTtalk:

ROBERT

ROSENWASSER,

ALONZO KING LINES BALLET

Robert Rosenwasser, executive director, creative director and co-founder of Alonzo King LINES Ballet, discusses art, dance and movement. Included among his works are designs for world-renowned ballets and book projects with artists and poets such as Richard Tuttle, Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, Kiki Smith, Cecilia Vicuna, and Barbara Guest.

THE HELENE AND STEPHEN WEICHOLZ GLOBAL FILM SERIES

THE LAST JOURNEY

In Swedish with English subtitles Sweden / Not rated / Directed by Felip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson / 2024 / Documentary / 95 minutes

Renowned real-life Swedish TV duo

Filip and Fredrik embark on a trip to France, aiming to rekindle the zest for life of Filip’s recently retired father.

Post-film talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock

TUESDAY, JULY 22

7:30 PM

TICKETS $10

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

1:00 PM

ARTtalk:

The 5 Browns

A conversation with the Juilliard-trained piano ensemble on touring and life as musicians. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” The ensemble will perform on July 23 at at the Schaefer Center (see page 23).

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

7:30 PM

THE 5 BROWNS

The Edge of the World

This classical supergroup consists of five pianos with repertoire ranging from beloved concert hall staples to lesser-known works. Since their launch in 2002, the ensemble has racked up millions of views on YouTube, national TV appearances, and #1 albums on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart.

Jupiter Symphony No. 41 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / The 5 Browns Molto allegro

The Planets Gustav Holst / Greg Anderson Mars, the Bringer of War Neptune, the Mystic Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity

The Edge of the World Nico Muhly

Over the Rainbow: Fantasy for Five Pianos (based on themes from The Wizard of Oz) Harold Arlen / Greg Anderson

Danse Macabre Camille Saint-Saëns / Greg Anderson

Classic Concert Series

Supporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store and Broyhill Family Foundation TICKETS $10-$40

SCHAEFER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

PINK MARTINI featuring CHINA FORBES

30th Anniversary Tour

Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education, and parks. Thirty years later, Pink Martini still tours the world, singing in 22 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums, and fashion shows.

“Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure … If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.”

—Thomas Lauderdale, bandleader, pianist

Schaefer Spotlight Series

Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer

SATURDAY, JULY 26

7:30 PM TICKETS

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR AN APPALACHIAN SUMMER

Become a Supporter

Artistic excellence, accessibility, and audience engagement make An Appalachian Summer unique. Because the series is committed to affordable ticket prices, revenues from ticket sales cover only about 43% of its annual costs. Private support from donors must fill the gap in order to ensure a continued commitment to both quality programming and affordable ticket pricing.

Creativity Takes Community

Our rewards are measured in impact. Because of your generosity, we remain committed to…

• Affordable ticket prices and free events, ensuring arts access for all.

• Seeing the arts grow and flourish while building the next generation of arts lovers.

• Programming that emphasizes education and enrichment as well as entertainment.

• Artistic excellence that celebrates both established and emerging artists.

• Events that foster conversation, bridge communities, and strengthen social ties.

Ways You Can Help

• Attend events and share the power of the arts with friends and family.

• Become a supporter and enjoy benefits that include priority purchasing, parking privileges, and special events.

• Consider making an outright gift or a planned gift. Gifts may be targeted to specific programming and designated in honor of the donor or in recognition of friends or family.

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ACCESSIBILITY & SEATING

for patrons with disabilities

Seating for our patrons with disabilities is available on both levels of the Schaefer Center and in all other event venues. The Schaefer Center is equipped with an audio system for the hearing impaired. Headsets are available at the box office. For questions or assistance, please contact Maura McKenzie, Director of Audience Services, at mckenziemc1@ appstate.edu or 828-262-2248.

PARKING

Due to construction, parking is limited, particularly for sold-out events. Please plan accordingly and allow extra time to ensure you arrive at the venue well ahead of show time.

• Metered parking is free in downtown Boone after 5pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday.

• Free parking is available after 5pm weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday in campus parking lots.

• Covered parking is available at both the Rivers Street Parking Deck and the College Street Parking Deck. Maps and other resources can be found at maps.appstate.edu.

SUGGESTED

PARKING:

• Peacock lot (located directly across the street from the Schaefer Center).

• Stadium Parking Deck (located behind the Schaefer Center, across from Stadium Drive).

• Covered parking at Rivers Street and College Street parking decks (about a five-minute walk from the Schaefer Center).