BOONE—A series of workshops on renewable energy systems is bringing some of the nation’s top experts to Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE—Fiction writer David Madden will read from his work Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Table Rock Room at Appalachian State University. A pre-reading reception for Madden will be held in the student union’s Multicultural Center from 6-7:15 p.m. [more]

BOONE—The Catherine J. Smith Gallery and the Arts Management Organization (AMO) at Appalachian State University will co-host a screening of the film “Exit through the Gift Shop” on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. in Belk Library and Information Commons in room 114. Admission is free and open to the public. [more]

BOONE— Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Doc Watson will headline an Oct. 8 concert marking the 20th year of the Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Program at Appalachian State University. Watson will be accompanied by his grandson, Richard Watson, and friend Charles Welch. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services will host events throughout October for “A Month to Celebrate YOU!”  All events are focused on self-esteem, self-acceptance and empowerment. The public is invited. [more]

BOONE—Elementary school teachers and media specialists in the region and across the state are invited to attend a Children’s Literature Symposium Nov. 5 at Appalachian State University sponsored by Belk Library and Information Commons and the Reich College of Education. [more]

BOONE—A program comprised of classical and contemporary compositions will be performed Oct. 5 by the New River Brass Quintet. The performance begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—Organist André Lash will present a recital Friday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free and the public is invited. [more]

BOONE – The BlueCross and BlueShield Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS), within the College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University, announces the opening of registration for The Knob and the brand new Homecoming Challenge.  All proceeds will benefit Girls on the Run of the High Country, a self-esteem building program for girls in the 3^rd-5^th grade. [more]