Oz comes to Wilkes Playmakers present Wizard of Oz Nov. 12-22   More ›› Amahl and the Night Visitors at ASU Nov. 19-22 ASU Opera Theatre performs Christmas tradition   More ›› ASU Brass Choir performs Nov. 10 The Appalachian Brass Choir will perform Nov. 10. with the Hayes School of Music organ and brass faculty at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.   More ›› Steve Martin brings banjo to MerleFest 2010 MerleFest will be wilder and crazier in 2010, with Grammy- and Emmy-winning actor/comedian/musician Steve Martin bringing his musical act to the Watson Stage on Saturday, May 1.   More ››

Acoustic Syndicate in Boone Nov. 6 & 7 One of Boone’s classic acts is returning Nov. 6 and 7, as progressive bluegrass outfit Acoustic Syndicate takes the DragonFly Theater & Pub for a weekend double feature.   More ››

Wayne Henderson documentary Nov. 10 at ASU The documentary “From Wood to Singing Guitar” will be shown Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in I.G. Greer Auditorium  at Appalachian State University.   More ›› World Philosophy Day activities held Nov. 12 & 19 The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University invites everyone to participate in activities associated with World Philosophy Day.   More ›› MOMIX returns to ASU Nov. 19 Appalachian State University’s 2009-10 Performing Arts Series is pleased to present the return of MOMIX to the stage of Farthing Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.   More ›› Taking Back Sunday, All-American Rejects and Anberlin perform Nov. 19 at ASU Each riding high off the release of new albums, Anberlin, The All-American Rejects and Taking Back Sunday will bring their brand of pop-punk music to Appalachian State University’s Holmes Convocation Center at 8 p.m. Nov. 19.   More ›› ASU School of Music hosts concerts Nov. 4, 5 & 8 Jazz Ensemble I performs Nov. 4 at ASU  The works of well-known composers and arrangers of big band music will be performed Nov. 4 by Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble I.   More ›› Globalization and immigration documentary shown Nov. 8 & 9 Award-winning documentary filmmaker Anne Lewis will visit Boone Nov. 8 and 9 to show her most recent work “Morristown: in the air and sun.”   More ››

Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie come to life Saturday Area author presents one-man play in Boone   More ››

Winners named for TRAC competition Painter Jim Meyers of Spruce Pine won the best of show award in this year’s Fall Celebration of the Arts...   More ›› Downtown Boone Art Crawl Friday The tricks may be gone, but downtown Boone has plenty of treats to spare. The Downtown Boone Art Crawl returns Nov. 6, promising art, entertainment, refreshments and a combination of the three.   More ›› Gallery Times Gallery Times is a weekly news feature of the Focus section of The Mountain Times, featuring short news items submitted by local galleries.   More ›› Iona Zhang artwork at ArtWalk ArtWalk is featuring new works from Iona Zhang, whose art celebrates the rich culture and traditions of her native country, China.   More ››

Meet Shyra - Area author pens fantasy novels Shyra’s not your average princess.   More ›› Orville Hicks, Julia Taylor Ebel honored by N.C. Society of Historians The North Carolina Society of Historians honored author Julia Taylor Ebel with a number of awards for her contributions to the preservation of North Carolina.   More ›› Brandie's Grille opens in Blowing Rock For Brandie Miller, running a restaurant that specializes in home-style food and friendly service is something of a family tradition.   More ››