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Preston Lane Signs on as An Appalachian Summer Festival's Artistic Partner for Theatre Programming

An Appalachian Summer Festival is pleased to announce that Preston Lane has signed on as the festival's Artistic Partner for Theatre Programming. A native of Boone, Lane is Founding Artistic Director of Triad Stage in Greensboro, NC.

2008-09 Performing Arts Series Announced

Gil Morgenstern and Darrett Adkins Hit Number One on eMusic's Classical Album Charts

In only its first week of release, Broyhill Chamber Ensemble Artistic Director Gil Morgenstern and Darrett Adkins' new album 20th Century Duos for Violin and Cello has hit #1 on eMusic's Classical Album Charts.

An Appalachian Summer Festival Announces New Model of Artistic Leadership

An Appalachian Summer Festival has adopted a new model for artistic direction, designed to fulfill its mission, vision, and long-range goals.

Appalachian Feature: Dancing with the Dragon: Contemporary Art from Beijing

In October 2007, a delegation from Appalachian State University and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts (TCVA) traveled to China in preparation for Dancing with the Dragon, TCVA's Summer 2008 exhibition and education outreach program familiarizing people in the community with contemporary art from China.

An Appalachian Summer Festival 2008 Schedule

An Appalachian Summer Festival is proud to announce the 2008 schedule. The Charlie Daniels Band, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, the Reduced Shakespeare Company, the Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra, André Watts, Midori, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Phoebe Snow, Cherish the Ladies, Doug Varone and Dancers, Judy Collins, the Triad Stage Company, Patagonia's Wild & Scenic Film Series, visual arts workshops, and much more.

An Appalachian Summer Festival Announces Hotel and Restaurant Sponsorship Programs

In partnership with a select group of hospitality partners, including hotels and area restaurants, festival staff will work to design and promote packages and programs that include tickets to An Appalachian Summer Festival and the Performing Arts Series (PAS).

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