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From April 10th through April 14th, A production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream will take place at the Valborg Theatre, Appalachian State University’s main stage. Acoustically pristine, the Valborg offers great sightlines and a wonderful intimacy for both performers and audience.

Join singer-songwriter-instrumentalists Cathy Fink, Alice Gerrard, Sam Gleaves, Claire Lynch and Marcy Marxer - the instructor team for the Ola Belle Reed Song Writer’s Retreat - for an incredible evening of music on Saturday, April 13 and on Sunday, April 14 will take place at the Ashe Civic Center.

Calling all theatre lovers! On March 29th – 31st, the Ashe County Little Theatre - located at the Ashe County Civic Center in West Jefferson - will present the play Is He Dead?

On March 14th, Hatchet Coffee in Boone presents an all ages, pay what you can live music series featuring singer-songwriters "in the round." Hatchet Coffee will be transformed into a listening room and feature 4 musicians who will share stories, sentiments, and inspiration in between original song performances. The performers for the evening include: Alexa Rose, Earleine, Shay Martin Lovette, and Meris Gantt.

It’s easy being green in Boone, especially on St. Patrick’s Day! Cead Hile Failte – that means 100,000 welcomes in Gaelic!

Catch South Carolina-based indie folk rock/American duo Jeremy Dunam and Kerrine Gifford in Sweet Sweet at Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Brewhouse.