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All content by Ryan Morris

Review: Deerhunter takes a noisy turn

Ryan Morris
April 30, 2013
John Darnielle (right) of The Mountain Goats will play Legends Wednesday. D.L. Anderson | Courtesy Photor

John Darnielle to play at Legends

Ryan Morris
April 30, 2013
This year’s festival, the first without Watson after 25 years, The Avett Brothers play through heavy rain to close their hour-and-a-half set with ‘Blue Ridge Mountain Blues,’ taught to them by the late Doc Watson, on Sunday at MerleFest 2013. This year's festival hosted 76,000 participants and focused on the celebration of the life and music of Doc Watson. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

26th MerleFest remembers late Doc Watson

Ryan Morris
April 30, 2013

Review: ‘Ghost on Ghost’ is disappointing

Ryan Morris
April 25, 2013

French students perform scenes from American films in ‘Vive le Cinema’

Ryan Morris
April 25, 2013

Belk Library hosts Instagram photography contest

Ryan Morris
April 25, 2013
Sophomore building science major Blake Beazlie performs with VoiceMail in last years Acappellageddon 4. The group recently recorded a single at Breaking the Curse Productions in Charlotte. Ally King | Courtesy Photo

Acappellageddon winners hit the road to record first single in Charlotte

Ryan Morris
April 25, 2013

Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ is dry yet insightful

Ryan Morris
April 23, 2013

Art contest asks students what peace looks like

Ryan Morris
April 23, 2013
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
(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

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

Ryan Morris
April 18, 2013

International Record Store Day celebrated in Boone

Ryan Morris
April 18, 2013

Review: Kurt Vile’s album is expansive mood music

Ryan Morris
April 18, 2013
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

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

Ryan Morris
April 16, 2013
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

Alpha Psi Omega performs ‘Regrets Only’

Ryan Morris
April 16, 2013
Sophomore interdisciplinary studies major Molly Clay performs fire hooping Saturday night at Boone in Blossom. Boone in Blossom was held over the weekend at High Country Fairgrounds and included musical performances, workshops, meditation sessions and more. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Boone in Blossom brings first vibes of summer to festivalgoers from the area

Ryan Morris
April 16, 2013
The Athens-based band Futurebirds will bring their laid-back country-rock to Legends Thursday at 9 p.m. Jason Thrasher | Courtesy Photo

Country rock band Futurebirds soars into Legends

Ryan Morris
April 15, 2013

Review: Paramore’s self-titled album shows band’s growth

Ryan Morris
April 11, 2013

Acapocalypse brings rival a cappella groups together

Ryan Morris
April 11, 2013
(L-R) Sophomore advertising major Colleen Ratigan, senior English major Stephanie Halchin and freshman advertising major Jelani Drew staff a contact table in Plemmons Student Union on Wednesday morning selling shirts in support of the Appalachian State Invisible Children Club. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Invisible Children hosts A Walk Through the Nuba Mountains

Ryan Morris
April 11, 2013
The fifth biannual Boone in Blossom festival will take place Friday through Saturday at the High Country Fairgrounds. The festival will showcase regional talent and include workshops in sustainable living. Admission is $20, 20 canned goods or volunteer work. Photo Courtesy | Anna Maynard

Fifth biannual ‘Boone in Blossom’ benefit festival offers free workshops, live music

Ryan Morris
April 11, 2013

Review: ‘The Croods’ balances story with animation

Ryan Morris
April 9, 2013
Nashville, Tenn., musician William Tyler performs in front of a small crowd Friday night at Espresso News. This was Tyler’s first performance in Boone.

Review: Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Wolf’ is his most mature release yet

Ryan Morris
April 9, 2013

William Tyler plays instrumental set at Espresso News

Ryan Morris
April 9, 2013
Junior sustainable development major Chris Criqui (left) and junior advertising major Shady Kimzey (right) hold hands on Sanford Mall. Throughout the month of April, some students have chosen to wear either one shirt or one dress to increase sex-trafficking awareness. Mark Kenna | The Appalachian

Students participate in One Dress, One Shirt, One Month

Ryan Morris
April 9, 2013
Sophomore management major Josh Blanco (left) practices a capoeira move on lecturer Gabrielle Motta-Passajou (right) in a class offered through the Watauga Global Community. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and music. There is a workshop followed by a Capoeira performance Friday at 5 p.m. in the Grandfather Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. Parker Arnold | Courtesy Photo

‘Festa do Brasil’ highlights Brazilian culture

Ryan Morris
April 9, 2013

App State’s International Justice Mission hosts Justice Week

Ryan Morris
April 9, 2013

Appalachian students perform classic operas

Ryan Morris
April 9, 2013
Senior art history major Jasmine Ammon (left) and senior art history and women’s studies major Susan Mackey (right) explain a Rothko-inspired art piece. The painting was one of many pieces by Appalachian State University students on display in Shear Shakti Salon on Friday for the Origins of the World Art Gallery. Mark Kenna | The Appalachian

Origins of the World celebrates the female body

Ryan Morris
April 9, 2013
Everett Hardin, cellist of the Boone-based band the New River Boys, plays in a February performance at Legends. The New River boys will perform Thursday at Galileo’s for a fundraising event with Appalachian State’s Wine To Water Club. Michael Bragg | The Appalachian

Boone bartenders donate tips to Just One Shift

Ryan Morris
April 9, 2013

Review: ‘The 20/20 Experience’ deserves a 20/20

Ryan Morris
March 28, 2013
Visiting artist Victor Ekpuk works through the artistic process he calls ‘Drawing Memory.’ Ekpuk will be working in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Mayer Gallery April 3-4 promoting his gallery opening April 5. Victor Ehikhamenor | Courtesy Photo

Visiting artist uses the human condition for inspiration

Ryan Morris
March 28, 2013
Boone area band Raimee will release their first album this spring. Amy Mesher | Courtesy Photo

Appalachian State students form hard-rock band Raimee

Ryan Morris
March 28, 2013
Hubby Jenkins of the Carolina Chocolate Drops performed Tuesday night at the Living Learning Center Great Hall. Jenkins played the banjo, guitar, sang and told stories about the music that inspired him to start playing. Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

Musicians and craftsmen of the high country tell stories, share music at banjo event

Ryan Morris
March 28, 2013

Review: ‘Godspell’ as performed in-concert Sunday by the Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble

Ryan Morris
March 26, 2013

Review: ‘Muchacho’ is an excellent, moody slow-burn

Ryan Morris
March 26, 2013
The Brooklyn-based folk band Spirit Family Reunion will play at Legends on Tuesday. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets for students are $7 in advance. Michael Spencer | Courtesy Photo

Spirit Family Reunion debuts at Legends

Ryan Morris
March 26, 2013
The Laurel Creek String Band provides accompaniment for square dancers Saturday night at Legends. The event was part of the Appalachian Studies Conference and featured solo musicians as well as storytellers. Ansley Cohen | The Appalachian

Fiddlers and square dancers show off their moves for ASA conference attendees at Legends

Ryan Morris
March 26, 2013

Screening of ‘Make Hummus Not War,’ possibly first ever in US, to be held Tuesday

Ryan Morris
March 26, 2013

Review: David Bowie’s new album a success

Ryan Morris
March 21, 2013
Durham-based folk band Bombadil will play at Legends Thursday. Bryan Rahija (top right) performed on the album ‘Metrics of Affection,’ but no longer tours with the band. Mitchell Kearney | The Appalachian

Bombadil returns for third show at Legends

Ryan Morris
March 21, 2013
Enharmonics performs Tuesday evening at the Concert for Justice in Plemmons Student Union. The concert kicked off Social Justice Week and featured a capella, dance and solo acts. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Social Justice Week kicks off Tuesday with Concert for Justice

Ryan Morris
March 21, 2013
Holy Ghost Tent Revival will perform with opener Swift Science on Wednesday at Legends. The show is $5 for students and doors open at 9 p.m. Photo Courtesy | Kimmy Brown

Holy Ghost Tent Revival to perform with opener Swift Science

Ryan Morris
March 5, 2013
Luke Combs plays at Klondike Saturday. Combs is originally from Asheville and is a senior at Appalachian State University. Mark Kenna | The Appalachian

Student pursues country music, finds inspiration in famous App State alumnus

Ryan Morris
March 5, 2013

Review: ‘Escape from Planet Earth’ lacks originality

Ryan Morris
March 5, 2013
Two sisters, alumna Amanda Prendiville and junior psychology major Katrina Prendiville hold hands while former Speakeasy Tattoo artist Justin Essing tattoos a shamrock onto Katrina’s foot at last year's St. Patrick's Day Tattoos for Schools fundraiser. This year's fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 17th beginning at 7 a.m. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Fifth Annual Tattoos for Schools event to take place March 17

Ryan Morris
March 5, 2013

LGBT Center presents staged reading of documentary play ‘8’

Ryan Morris
March 5, 2013
Junior studio art major Emily Rapp (second from left) receives Best in Show and a travel scholarship for printmaking awarded by Vice Chancellor of Student Development Cindy Wallace (left) at the Art Expo awards ceremony Friday at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Maggie Boutwell | The Appalachian

Art Expo Best in Show features prints of apocalypse

Ryan Morris
March 5, 2013

Review: ‘Crew Cuts’ mixtape promising for rapper Hoodie Allen

Ryan Morris
February 28, 2013
Senior Victor Rivera (Left) and senior Jack Lafferty (Right) rehearse ‘Glengarry Glen Ross.’ The play will show in I.G. Greer on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

Seniors to present final production, ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’

Ryan Morris
February 28, 2013
Artwork created by expressive arts therapist and grief counselor Carolyn Holder at the ASU Expressive Arts Institute she attended in May 2011. Holder uses is to market Art of Grief sessions. Carolyn Holder | Courtesy Photo

Arts therapy grief counseling produces ‘extraordinary’ art

Ryan Morris
February 28, 2013

Review: ‘Clash the Truth’ is only a slight step forward

Ryan Morris
February 26, 2013
Katherine Ririe, vocalist and fiddler of the band SalemSpeaks, performs in last year’s Battle of the Bands. This year’s show will take place Thursday Feb. 28 at Legends. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Club Shows to hold 15th annual Battle of the Bands

Ryan Morris
February 26, 2013
Artist Mary-Ann Prack sits with one of her pieces featured in the ‘Standing Still’ exhibition on display in the Turchin Center. William Maler | Courtesy Photo

‘Standing Still’ exhibition displays Ashe County artist’s scope of work

Ryan Morris
February 26, 2013
Hidden Still performs Saturday night at Black Cat. Hidden Still is a roots rock band made up of Appalachian State students. Mark Kenna | The Appalachian

Four-piece rock band Hidden Still establishes itself in Boone

Ryan Morris
February 26, 2013

Review: ‘Skyfall’ reveals best Bond villain yet

Ryan Morris
February 21, 2013

Review: My Bloody Valentine’s third album is a huge success

Ryan Morris
February 21, 2013
The App Ki Bhangra dance team after their competition at Wake Forest University last weekend. Ariel Nicastro | Courtesy Photo

MSA students dance for charity through App Ki Bhangra

Ryan Morris
February 21, 2013
The band Jonas Sees in Color will play Legends Thursday. Doors open at 9 p.m. Joey Kirkman | Courtesy Photo

Jonas Sees in Color is ‘ready for a good time’ at Appalachian State

Ryan Morris
February 21, 2013
Junior studio art major Laurie Kirkpatrick’s piece ‘Symbiosis no. 2’ is on display at Art Expo 2013 until March 16 in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. The piece is inspired by mutualistic symbiosis, a term that refers to two organisms that cannot live without each other. Laurie Kirkpatrick | Courtesy Photo

Junior art major creates symbolic pottery

Ryan Morris
February 21, 2013

Hayes School of Music student composers present ‘A Night at the Movies’ Wednesday

Ryan Morris
February 19, 2013
Junior electronic media broadcasting major Christian Morgan and senior electronic media broadcasting major Bradlee Mikeska sit on the studio for WASU’s new morning show Wake Yosef Up. The show is on Wednesday morning from 8-10 a.m. Christian Morgan | The Appalachian

Students begin new morning talk show on WASU

Ryan Morris
February 19, 2013
Classic adventure-novel-turned-play ‘Around the World in 80 Days,’ as performed by the oldest theatre company in the country, The Walnut Street Theatre, will show at Valbog Theater on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available for purchase by calling the box office at Valborg Theater. Mark Garvin | The Appalachian

‘Around the World in 80 Days’ performed by country’s oldest theater company this week at Appalachian

Ryan Morris
February 19, 2013

Annual Yofest for campus organizations began Monday, continues through Polar Plunge Thursday

Ryan Morris
February 19, 2013

Review: Affleck proves himself with ‘Argo’

Ryan Morris
February 19, 2013
Senior studio art major Kelly Ensley stands with her photography piece chosen for this year’s Art Expo. The Art Expo is an annual exhibition of student work that will run until March 16 in the Turchin Center. Kelly Ensley | Courtesy Photo

Student artist experiments with photography

Ryan Morris
February 19, 2013

Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band returns to Legends

Ryan Morris
February 14, 2013
Junior theater arts majors Luke Schaffer and Laura Strausbaugh rehearse their parts for Tennessee Williams’ ‘The Glass Menagerie.’ The play will run in Valborg Theatre Feb. 13-17.

‘The Glass Menagerie’ to show in Valborg Theatre

Ryan Morris
February 14, 2013

Review: Darwin’s Deez’s new album is a let down

Ryan Morris
February 14, 2013
Sophomore studio art major Audrey Boyle stands by her piece ‘Beauty of Destruction,’ inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Boyle is a featured artist in the Art Expo 2013.

Student models art after personal history

Ryan Morris
February 14, 2013

Review: ‘Mama’ is traditional horror film, saved by characters

Ryan Morris
February 13, 2013

Review: Jim James’ new solo project is hazy and mature

Ryan Morris
February 13, 2013
H20 performs during Kater To You. An evening of entertainment, food and a masseuse was hosted by Minority Men's Leadership Club, Kappa Alpha Psi and CCA Tuesday evening.

Kater to You event shows ladies’ appreciation

Ryan Morris
February 13, 2013
Multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell (middle) and friends performed Saturday night in the Parkway Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. The concert was part of the fifth annual Old-Time Fiddlers Convention hosted by the Appalachian Popular Programming Society.

Acclaimed Appalachian musician Dirk Powell closes Fiddler’s Convention

Ryan Morris
February 12, 2013

Review: ‘Pedestrian Verse’ is adventurous, more of the same

Ryan Morris
February 12, 2013
The cast of “The Vagina Monologues” practices a skit during rehearsal in Plemmons Student Union over the weekend. The show will be performed Feb. 13-15 at 7 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Ballroom of the student union.

‘Vagina Monologues’ aims to highlight women’s adversity

Ryan Morris
February 12, 2013
Appalachian holds annual fiddler’s convention

Appalachian holds annual fiddler’s convention

Ryan Morris
February 12, 2013

Women’s Center hosts “Men Talking About Women” discussion panel

Ryan Morris
February 8, 2013

Review: Destiny’s Child is finally back with new album

Ryan Morris
February 7, 2013

Dietetic Association puts final touches on cooking program

Ryan Morris
February 7, 2013
Junior psychology major Shady Kimzey (left) talks to sophomore sustainable development major and Slow Food treasurer Caroline Wheeler before the screening of the documentary “A Blooming Business.” Slow Food and the International Justice Mission held “Bitter Valentine: A Night of Chocolate, Flowers and Slavery” Monday evening in I.G. Greer to raise awareness about social issues.

‘Bitter Valentine’ talks holiday industries

Ryan Morris
February 7, 2013
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New York Polyphony to debut in N.C. Friday

Ryan Morris
February 7, 2013

Review: Local Natives’ second album does not disappoint

Ryan Morris
February 5, 2013
The New River Boys will perform at Legends Friday night with guest Fox Fire. Tickets are $4 in advance and $6 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Q&A with Aaron Simpson of The New River Boys

Ryan Morris
February 5, 2013
Former Appalachian State University vocal performance major Roseline “CiCi” Kromah reacts after receiving her ticket to Hollywood at an “American Idol” audition in Charlotte. Kromah tried out for “American Idol” twice before making it through this qualifying round.

Former Appalachian student lands in Hollywood

Ryan Morris
February 5, 2013
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Room 13 workshops allow children to experiment with art, creativity

Ryan Morris
January 31, 2013
Corporate Fandango is comprised of members from North Carolina. The band will play at Legends on Friday.

Area band Corporate Fandango to headline small stage at Legends Friday night

Ryan Morris
January 31, 2013

Review: ‘GIRLS’ keeps the humor in season two

Ryan Morris
January 31, 2013
(From left to right) Jeff Ramsdell from the geology department, Lexy Bridges from Fossil Free Appstate, manager New River Light and Power Ed Miller and Allie Garrett, chair of the Renewable Energy Initiative speak as a panel after the movie ‘Switch.’ The film covered the issues of moving from a fossil-fuel dependent society to a renewable energy-based society.

Sustainability Film Series shows ‘Switch’ for first viewing

Ryan Morris
January 31, 2013
Members of the Dandeggans, a quintet of Appalachian State University student musicians, play at the storefront of Boone Drug. The band does not typically play live shows; however, they recently played for the grand opening of the new addition to the Plemmons Student Union. The Dandeggans can frequently be found playing to the residents of Boone on King Street.

Traditional Irish band has growing presence in Boone

Ryan Morris
January 29, 2013

Nth Degree Gallery to unveil new, member-produced work at Art Crawl with the collection ‘Where’s my Heater?’

Ryan Morris
January 29, 2013

Review: Justin Bieber’s new album has hidden and unexpected gems

Ryan Morris
January 29, 2013
Walk the Moon will be playing in Legends at 8 p.m. on Wednesday with guest Pacific Air. The show is part of the band’s 2013 tour in support of their most recent album, “Tightrope EP.” Tickets are $13 in advance for students and $17 for guests and at the door.

Indie-pop group Walk the Moon will debut at App

Ryan Morris
January 29, 2013
Justin Butler is an award-winning composer and performer who graduated from Appalachian State University in 2004. Butler will be holding a recital Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Hayes School of Music recital hall.

Guitarist, Appalachian alumnus to perform benefit concert

Ryan Morris
January 29, 2013

ASU Gaming Club will host 10-hour LAN Party

Ryan Morris
January 29, 2013

Review: Foxygen’s sophomore release is retro but not derivative

Ryan Morris
January 29, 2013
Two members of the Appalachian Swing Club dance the night away at the Momentum Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 26. The Showcase gave Appalachian a taste of the diverse dancing styles at ASU.

Over 200 attend Momentum Showcase

Ryan Morris
January 29, 2013
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