PHOTO BY IAN DOUGLAS The A.I.M. dance company has performed in Boone as part of the Schaefer Center Presents series.
The High Country’s Peak of Arts and Entertainment
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BY ANDREW COLE
umerous venues and a vibrant music and arts scene make Boone the High Country’s peak for entertainment. There’s something for everyone who is willing to explore this unique mountain town’s bustling downtown, charming restaurants and electric art galleries. Note that many events and venues may be affected by COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021.
APPALACHIAN STATE VENUES
With its numerous venues drawing in big-name acts, Appalachian State University has become a cultural hub for Boone’s arts, music and theatre scene.
THE SCHAEFER CENTER
Appalachian State’s Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts provides the High Country with shows by top-notch, nationally known and world renowned performers. In the past, the Schaefer Center has hosted such acts as Jason Isbell, Rhiannon Giddens, Lily Tomlin and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, selling out the venue’s 1,673 seats. Each year, the university hosts the Appalachian Summer Festival with the Schaefer Center providing the stage for a majority of the acts. For more information about the Schaefer Center, visit theschaefercenter.org.
LEGENDS
A hub for both regional and nationally known performers, Legends SEE ARTS ON PAGE 59
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