The opening moments of “Lost in the Dream,” Philadelphia-based rock band The War on Drugs’ latest album, are the sounds of a drum machine’s frantic hi-hat whirring to life in an acoustic hall of...

  The Appalachian State University student production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” closed Sunday, ending the first event of the High Country Theatre League’s celebration of Shakespeare’s 450th...

  NouN, Appalachian State University’s only improv comedy group, will bring its spontaneous sense of humor to the Legends stage Wednesday for their annual spring show. Improv comedy is made...

New York City-based string quintet the Punch Brothers brought their brand of progressive bluegrass to a shouting, clapping and hollering crowd Wednesday night for their second appearance as a band at Appalachian. “Hello...

Nary an Internet chatroom was spared the collective, exasperated groans of the Tolkien faithful when it was announced that the fiercely anticipated upcoming “Hobbit” film series would be split into...

  Appalachian State University students will perform a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s early comedy “Love’s Labor’s Lost” this week as the start of the High Country Theatre League’s...

  Senior technical photography major Peter Grill will graduate in May with a full portfolio featuring the modeling and styling of other Appalachian State University students from his collaborative...

Mandolinist Chris Thile makes his return to Appalachian State University on Wednesday with his New York City-based progressive bluegrass quintet the Punch Brothers, who will perform at the Schaefer Center...

High Country Bass, a new monthly Electronic Dance Music event featuring local talent, kicked off Saturday with a higher than expected turnout, organizer and local booking agent Scott Rodesiler said. While...

The strength of women was celebrated at Galileo’s on Sunday afternoon in Boone’s first-ever Women’s Arm Wrestling tournament. The tournament, hosted by Appalachian Women’s Theatre Troupe...

An Appalachian State University graduate and former fashion designer for Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s and Converse has broken out of the corporate world to begin her own fashion brand called Esby. The Esby...