Touch Film – An Appalachian Summer Festival
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.
$10
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Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States
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ARTtalk “Threading Communities” – An Appalachian Summer Festival
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 West King St, Boone, NC, United StatesIntroducing Kelsey Merreck Wagner’s artist’s residency at the Jim Thompson Farm in the Pak Thong Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand in 2024. Wagner will discuss a selection of the exhibiting artists in Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand, on view at the Turchin Center July 3-Dec 6.
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Summer Exhibition Celebration – An Appalachian Art Festival
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 West King St, Boone, NC, United StatesEngage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates, enjoy live music with Trevor McKenzie and Friends and refreshments, discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local, regional, national and international artists.
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Celebrating Our Country and Community Through Music – An Appalachian Summer Festival
Rosen Concert Hall 813 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesCelebrating Country and Community through Music kicks off the lead-up to the U.S. Semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy familiar tunes performed by soloists, chamber groups, singers, bands, and keyboardists, concluding with a thrilling full-orchestra finale. This family-friendly concert connects generations, celebrates communities, and promises to inspire. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
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Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer – An Appalachian Summer Festival
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesRanky Tanky (a Gullah phrase for “get funky”) are five lifelong friends from Charleston, South Carolina, who have established themselves as passionate global ambassadors for their local culture and community, helping to faithfully preserve the traditions originated by African Americans in the coastal South during slavery that are kept alive through the present day.
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Artists in Residence: Earl Davis & Bernie Rosage Jr.
Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThis free art show allows people to browse art from local artists, meet the artist, and purchase art directly from the artisan. Artists are often glad to talk about their process and answer questions. Different artists will be featured each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends.
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Arze Film – An Appalachian Summer Festival
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesArzé, a single mother, takes her teenage son on a journey across sectarian Beirut in search of their stolen scooter, their only source of livelihood.
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ArtTalk “Mindful Meditations” – An Appalachian Summer Festival
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 West King St, Boone, NC, United StatesCellist, 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.
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The Environmental History of the Civil War
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesApp State presents Examining the ecological impacts of the Civil War and how scholars write history A discussion with Dr. Judkin Browning and Dr. Tim Silver
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Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Moses Cone Manor Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesSandy Adair will be demonstrating how she creates her large mountain landscapes on a tapestry loom. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.
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Joan Osborne & Lisa Loeb – An Appalachian Summer Festival
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesLisa 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.
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39th Rosen Sculpture Walk – An Appalachian Arts Festival
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesJoin juror Joseph Bigley as he leads the outdoor tour of the 10 sculptures he selected as finalists for this year’s competition.
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