BOONE–Poet Gerald Barrax participates in Appalachian State University’s Visiting Writers Series on Thursday, Oct 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Linville Falls Room. Books will be available for sales and signings. [more]

BOONE – The Appalachian State University Solar Energy Society presents a series of free workshops during fall semester, beginning Oct. 4. [more]

BOONE – The Appalachian Regional Initiative for Sustainable Energy (ARISE) and the Appalachian State University Solar Energy Society (ASUSES) will host the 9th Annual Tour of Sustainable Living on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [more]

BOONE – Two guest artists will join the talented students, faculty and staff of Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance as it co -produces Alfred Uhry’s “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” with the Blowing Rock Stage Company Oct. 6-10. [more]

Boone resident Tommy Adams, left, wears a touch of gold after painting a giant letter A on Appalachian State University’s Stadium Drive. [more]

BOONE–Have you been feeling consistently moody or sad? Can’t relax or concentrate? Been alternating between highs and lows? Have you been troubled by unexplained aches and pains? Are you unable to eat or sleep? If so, you may be suffering from a mental health disorder. [more]

BOONE—A journey through different music epochs, from the baroque era to the contemporary, will be performed by organist Joby Bell on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. at Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music. [more]

BOONE—A presidential election colloquium series will be held beginning Sept. 30 at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences will present a series of lectures focusing on celebrations, rituals and rites of passage its Appalachian Humanities Program. [more]