Downtown Boone

Antlers and Acorns: Mary Gauthier with Jess Klein
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 7 PM / Doors open at 6:15 PM
Standard – $45
All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)
All Seating is Reserved.
Sales tax and fees applied at checkout
Back for the third time to Antlers & Acorns, Mary Gauthier is a Grammy-nominated American folk singer/songwriter and author whose dark atmospheres and tales of marginalized people draw on her early experiences with addiction and recovery and growing up gay in Southern Louisiana. She made her initial mark in 1999 following her self-released sophomore effort, Drag Queens in Limousines, which had critics comparing her self-described “country noir” to the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, John Prine, and Lucinda Williams. The success of the LP led to main-stage shows at festivals around the country and eventually the world, followed by a string of well-received albums. In 2018 she released the acclaimed Rifles & Rosary Beads, which she co-wrote with military veterans and their families, and in 2021 she published the memoir Saved by a Song. Dark Enough to See the Stars, Gauthier’s 11th studio effort, appeared the following year.
Embraced by critics, folkies, and No Depression fans alike, Gauthier’s warmly candid treatment of her fringe-dwelling subjects rings true — it never verges on sentimental — her characters’ downtrodden lives are never coldly exploited. Instead, these are people she knows, whom she met after dropping out of her Louisiana high school and stealing the family car at the age of 15, only to find herself in detox at 16 and jailed in Kansas City at 18. Her own wayward path led her to culinary school and, eventually, she opened a successful restaurant in Boston’s Back Bay — Dixie Kitchen — which she sold after her music career started to take off.
Jess Klein came to this world to pull firebrand power and childlike joy from our darkest shadows. Her acoustic-driven, hook-laden story songs revel in the polychrome of human experience – joy, rage, sensuality and resilience. The New York Times calls her “A songwriter with a voice of unblinking tenacity.”
Jess has toured the globe performing in pin-drop listening rooms, cozy theaters and at raucous festivals in front of tens of thousands of fans. She has toured nationally and internationally supporting Arlo Guthrie, Josh Ritter, Damien Dempsey, John Fullbright and Jonathan Byrd and has opened for such legends as Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle and Alejandro Escovedo. Jess has appeared on Good Morning America and NPR’s All Things Considered and has performed at the Newport, Winnipeg, Falcon Ridge and Philadelphia Folk Festivals as well as Fuji Rock Festival in Japan.
Jess’s live shows are known for their intimate and soulful atmosphere. Whether solo with just her guitar or backed by a band, Jess performs with a raw, emotional intensity. Her emotive vocals, and poignant storytelling invite her fans on a journey through themes of love, loss, and resilience.
The Bluegrass Situation hails Jess’s work as “one part grassroots social activism, two parts alt-country guitar rock — a combo we can certainly get behind.” Klein’s newest album, 2023’s When We Rise, harnesses this potent combination with themes of empowerment and the joy of overcoming set to a dynamic and deeply introspective roots-inflected soundtrack.

Summer Concerts at the Jones House
2025-09-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 | The Jones House Cultural Center, 604 W. King Street, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
The Town of Boone’s Summer Concerts at the Jones House kicks off in downtown Boone on Friday, June 6. The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Showcasing local and regional acts, the lineup features a variety of musical genres that will appeal to all types of music fans – bluegrass, oldtime, jazz, folk, songwriters, and more.
Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.

Antlers and Acorns: Ordinary Elephant
2025-09-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2 PM / Doors open at 1:15 PM
Standard – $25
All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)
All Seating is Reserved.
Sales tax and fees applied at checkout
Mesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. In 2017, the pair took home the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year on the strength of their breakout album, Before I Go, and two years later, they returned with the similarly lauded Honest, which the Associated Press hailed as “one of the best Americana albums of the year.”
The band’s new stripped-down, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. The songs are timeless, rooted in rich, character-driven storytelling, and the performances are similarly transportive, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo, guitar, and octave mandolin. Though the songs were born out of a period of deep uncertainty, the record itself is a work of profound self-assurance, one delivered by a duo whose personal and professional lives embody the limitless possibility of honest, organic collaboration. Press play on Ordinary Elephant and you’ll hear more than just a husband and wife; you’ll hear the sound of sincerity and commitment, of patience and gratitude, of learning to let go of expectation and revel in the simple beauty of the moment.

Antlers and Acorns: Darrell Scott with Ben Danaher
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7 PM / Doors open at 6:15 PM
Standard – $45
Multi-Instrumentalist and Singer-Songwriter Darrell Scott mines and cultivates the everyday moment, taking the rote, menial, mundane, and allowing it to be surreal, ever poignant, and candidly honest, lilting, blooming, and resonating. The words he fosters allow us to make sense of the world, what is at stake here, and our place in it. And ultimately, Darrell knows the sole truth of life is that love is all that matters, that we don’t always get it right, but that’s the instinctive and requisite circuitous allure of things, why we forever chase it, and why it is held sacred.
Darrell Scott comes from a musical family with a father who had him smitten with guitars by the age of 4, alongside a brother who played Jerry Reed style as well. From there, things only ramped up with literature and poetry endeavors while a student at Tufts University, along with playing his way through life. This would never change.
After touring with Robert Plant and Zac Brown Band (2 years with each), and producing albums for Malcolm Holcombe and Guy Clark and being named “songwriter of the year” for both ASCAP and NSAI, these days find him roaming his Tennessee wilderness acreage hiking along the small river, creating delicious meals with food raised on his property, and playing music. He often leads songwriting workshops to help people tell their own truths with their stories, and is as busy as always writing, producing, performing, and just plain fully immersing himself in life.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominee 2023 / Grammy Nomination, Best Country Song – “Long Time Gone” The Chicks 2003 Grammy Nomination / Best Country Instrumental Performance – “The Second Mouse” 2001 / Americana Music Association Song of the Year – “Hank Williams’ Ghost” 2007 /
Rolling Stone Magazine – Theatre of the Unheard, 2003 Critics Top Albums / ASCAP Songwriter of the Year 2002 / NSAI Songwriter of the Year 2001
Songs recorded by over 70 artists including: The Chicks, Keb’ Mo’, Faith Hill, Guy Clark, Sam Bush, Maura O’Connell, Kathy Mattea, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Garth Brooks, Patty Loveless, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw …
Recorded With: Steve Earle, Kate Rusby, Joan Baez, Jim Lauderdale, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Jon Pousette-Dart, Ginny Hawker, Malcolm Holcombe, John McCusker, Allison Moorer, Jessie Alexander, Randy Travis…
Ben Danaher – For singer/songwriter Ben Danaher, carrying on a family tradition of storytelling has often led him down darkened roads to haunting, painful reflection on his journey thus far. But Danaher is no longer standing in the shadows. The Texas native is back in a glorious new season of self-reflection with a brand new, astute and sincere lease on life and love. This is Ben’s third year at Antlers & Acorns.

Antlers and Acorns, The Boone Songwriters Festival
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2 PM / Doors open at 1:15 PM
Standard – $25
All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)
All Seating is Reserved.
Sales tax and fees applied at checkout
For the second year, Antlers & Acorns brings their scripted show of story to song, song to story to the stage of the Appalachian Theatre. Think Austin City Limits and Prairie Home Companion. This year the story told will be that of Hurricane Helene and the resiliency and heroism of The High Country. Written by Charlie Richards and Shari Smith featuring the Antlers & Acorns Band and guest starring Jess Klein and Mando Saenz, audience members should be ready for surprise appearances and a feeling of community to begin the Antlers & Acorns festival.

Trivia at Lost Province!
2025-09-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Lost Province Brewing Co., 130 North Depot Street, Boone, N, 28607, United States
Free and fun for all ages! Jim hosts our digital trivia every Wednesday starting at 7pm. This trivia is unlike any other in town, scan to play by yourself or with a group from the comfort of your seat!
Can’t make it on Wednesdays? Stop by Coyote Kitchen at 6pm on Thursdays to see Jim in action.

Bingo at Lost Province!
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Lost Province Brewing Co., 130 North Depot Street, Boone, N, 28607, United States
Free and fun for all ages! Jim hosts bingo every Monday starting at 6pm, come by to win all sorts of prizes.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
2025-09-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. / Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Cowabunga! Another First Friday Free Film at the AppTheatre sponsored by the Town of Boone. Celebrating National Cheese Pizza Day – Arrive early to receive a free slice of cheese pizza to team up with your favorite concessions snack and beverage before the movie!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) – After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. Their new friend, April O’Neil, helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes- Animated Action/Comedy – Rated PG
Event Note: This event is FREE and open to the public.

First Friday Art Crawl
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, 423 W. King Street, Boone, N, 28608, United States
Experience First Friday Art Crawls in Boone at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Join us at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts every First Friday of the month as downtown Boone comes alive with creativity, community, and celebration! Explore our captivating galleries featuring contemporary art exhibitions, meet local artists, and enjoy free admission. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for an inspiring night out, the Turchin Center is the perfect place to start your First Friday Art Crawl adventure.
Discover art, engage with culture, and connect with the Boone community. 5–8 PM | Free Admission
Learn more about upcoming exhibitions and events: [TCVA.org].

Martial Arts Mayhem
2025-09-04 17:30 - 22:30 | Appalachian Theatre, 559 W. King Street, Boone, 28067, United States
Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6 p.m. / Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Free Admission / Donations appreciated to support Toy Sheep Microcinema Film Series.
ENTER THE DRAGON is rated R; the other films are unrated but recommended for adults.
All Seating is General Admission
Toy Sheep Microcinema, with the generous sponsorship of the Appalachian Theatre and Awesome Space, comes charging back for its 2025-26 season with a martial arts triple-feature:

The stone-cold classic Bruce Lee movie ENTER THE DRAGON!

The experimental / exploitation short A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY (FOR THE LADY AVENGERS), directed and written by Birdy Wei-Ting Hung!

The documentary ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE, about the Hong Kong filmmakers who tried to create a new action star after the sudden death of Bruce Lee!

Tin Can Alley's Lost Province Anniversary Show!
2025-08-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Lost Province Brewing Co., 130 North Depot Street, Boone, N, 28607, United States
Our buddies from Tin Can Alley are closing out our anniversary celebrations with a special Sunday show!

Andy Page & Friends Lost Province Anniversary Show!
2025-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Lost Province Brewing Co., 130 North Depot Street, Boone, N, 28607, United States
Our longtime pal Andy Page is keeping our anniversary festivities going with live music from 6-9pm!

Lost Province's 11th Anniversary!
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Lost Province Brewing Co., 130 North Depot Street, Boone, N, 28607, United States
Mason Jar Confessions is kicking off our 11th anniversary weekend with live music from 6-9pm! Enjoy free birthday cake while supplies last.

Lost Province Anniversary Trivia
2025-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Lost Province Brewing Co., 130 North Depot Street, Boone, N, 28607, United States
Trivia is BACK at Lost Province and we’re celebrating our 11th anniversary! Join our host with the most, Jim, for a night all about LP. Start brushing up on your beer and Boone knowledge!

Drag Bingo at Lost Province!
2025-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Lost Province Brewing Co., 130 North Depot Street, Boone, N, 28607, United States
To celebrate our 11th anniversary, our very own Rubie Tuesday is hosting Drag Bingo again! Free to play all night long.

Anniversary Bingo at Lost Province!
2025-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Lost Province Brewing Co., 130 North Depot Street, Boone, N, 28607, United States
Bingo is back at Lost Province just in time for our 11th anniversary! Jim will be serving up fun LP themed prizes all night long.

Live Music: Luke Mears Band
2025-08-01 19:00 - 22:00
Live Music with the Luke Mears Band
