“The Foreigner”

Travel to southern Georgia with Larry Shue’s farce, “The Foreigner.”  The play will be presented Feb. 18-22 by the Department of Theater and Dance.

“The Foreigner” tells the story of what happens when an Englishman is brought to Georgia by his friend.  After a series of misunderstandings, people believe the Englishman to be a foreigner who does not speak English.

Performances begin at 8 p.m. in the Valborg Theater.

Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for others.

For more information, call 262-3063.
 

Appalachian Friends Book Sale
 

A new book sale will be held Feb. 25-27 in Room 119 of Belk Library, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The sale offers discounts of up to 40 to 70 percent on books.

Proceeds go to purchase materials for Belk Library.

For additional information, call 262-4973.
 

Visiting Writers Series
 

Juanita Tobin will discuss how poetry keeps the soul active Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.

The discussion will be held in the Meeting Room of the New Watauga County Library.

A reception sponsored by the Friends of the Watauga Library will follow the discussion.

The New Watauga County Library is located at 140 Queen St.

Call Library Adult Services at 264-8784 or the Visiting Writers Series at 262-2871 for more information.
 

African-Americans in  Appalachia
 

Dr. William Turner will present “African Americans in the Appalachians” tonight at 7 p.m.

His talk will be held in Room 407 Sanford Hall.

Turner is a nationally recognized expert on the black experience in the mountains.  He has a weekly syndicated column titled, “Lift Every Voice” that is published in black newspapers across the nation.

Admission is free.

Call 262-4089 for additional information.

Gay Beyond College
 

A panel discussion will be presented for gay, lesbian and bisexual students and interested allies Thursday, Feb. 19.

It will be held at 7 p.m. in the Multicultural Center in the Plemmons Student Union.

The audience will hear from two couples who have been “out there” for a while.

Topics include long-term relationships and family matters.

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