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The Appalachian

APPS hosts Spring Wine Down with free wine, open mic

Chelsey Fisher April 23, 2013

Students are invited to take a break from the stress of the final weeks of classes Wednesday and relax with complimentary food, entertainment and a glass of wine, all conveniently provided on campus. Appalachian...

Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ is dry yet insightful

Ryan Morris April 23, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.Based on the novel by Matthew Quick, “Silver Linings Playbook” follows the story of Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper), a man recently...

Art contest asks students what peace looks like

Ryan Morris April 23, 2013

The What Does Peace Look Like art contest, sponsored by Amnesty International, closed its doors for submissions April 15 and is currently choosing a winner and two runners-up. The contest opened as a...

Junior apparel design and merchandising major Emily Renegar traces out material for the programs Spring Showcase this Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. in Reich College of Education.

Apparel design students prepare for spring showcase

Ryan Morris April 23, 2013

Apparel design and merchandising majors will display their original collections at the Apparel Design and Merchandising Spring Showcase Saturday. The showcases are at 3 and 7 p.m. in the Reich College...

(L-R) Junior theatre performance major Savannah Core, senior theatre performance major Alyssa Maley and senior theatre arts major Emma Holland rehearse for ‘The Madwoman of Chaillot.’ earlier this week. The satirical fairy tale for adults will be showing in Valborg Theatre April 24-27 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance April 28 at 2 p.m. Mark Kenna | The Appalachian

‘The Madwoman of Chaillot’ explores environmental issues in a classic setting

Ryan Morris April 23, 2013

The Department of Theatre and Dance will host its final main stage show of the year starting Tuesday at the Valborg Theatre. Set sometime in the “spring of next year,” Jean Giraudoux’s “The Madwoman...

Second annual ‘Dance for a Difference’ to be held at Legends

Ryan Morris April 18, 2013

Entropy Dance Crew will host their second annual "Dance For a Difference" showcase this Saturday at 7 p.m. in Legends. The showcase includes performances by dance groups from all over North Carolina, including...

International Record Store Day celebrated in Boone

Ryan Morris April 18, 2013

Every third Saturday in April since 2007, Record Store Day has been celebrated through the release of exclusive collectable vinyl records, special performances, sales and festivities at media outlets worldwide....

Review: Kurt Vile’s album is expansive mood music

Ryan Morris April 18, 2013

Editor's Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. Before the release of "Wakin' on a Pretty Daze," most critics interpreted Kurt Vile as a stereotypical stoner/drifter. This interpretation...

Garrison Keillor sings hymns with his audience during a standing intermission at his show ‘A Brand New Retrospective’ on Tuesday night at Holmes Convocation Center. Keillor, known for his NPR program ‘A Prairie Home Companion,’ shared stories from his life after the event began with a performance by the Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys. Mark Kenna | The Appalachian

Acclaimed author, humorist Garrison Keillor visits, sings with Appalachian

Ryan Morris April 18, 2013

Author and humorist Garrison Keillor told stories from his life and performed songs at "An Evening with Garrison Keillor: A Brand New Retrospective" on Tuesday at the Holmes Convocation Center. This was...

Review: Fall Out Boy misses with ‘Save Rock and Roll’

Ryan Morris April 16, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.Springing back from an indefinite hiatus since 2008’s “Folie A Deux,” Fall Out Boy has returned with a surprise attempt to save...

Cierra Lacey and Jill Wagers tap danced to ‘No Diggity’ by Blackstreet at The Order of the Black and Gold’s Soul Night. The event was held in Plemmons Student Union at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

The Order of Black and Gold promotes cultural awareness with Soul Night

Ryan Morris April 16, 2013

The Order of Black and Gold hosted Soul Night to demonstrate African-American excellence as well as promote cultural awareness Sunday at 7 p.m. with about 60 people in attendance. The event included tap...

Alpha Psi Omega performs ‘Regrets Only’

Ryan Morris April 16, 2013

Alpha Psi Omega, the honors theatre organization, presented the dramatic comedy “Regrets Only” this past Friday through Sunday at I.G. Greer Studio. The play - originally written by Paul Rudnick -...

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