BOONE–The Appalachian Youth Wind Ensemble performs Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE–The Concert Band at Appalachian State University presents a concert based on hymns, marches and fanfares Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE–The 112-voice Appalachian State University Gospel Choir will perform in concert Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE–Economists in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business are optimistic that the state’s economy is improving. [more]

BOONE–The Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University presents the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra in concert Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE–Appalachian State University’s Solar Energy Society will present its 8th annual renewable energy Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Jones House Community Center on King Street. [more]

BOONE–The furniture industry has taken a lot of one-two punches in recent years. Competition from low-priced goods manufactured overseas has cost thousands of jobs in North Carolina. [more]