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App Theatre annual report estimates attendance generated $2.8M in economic activity

The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country's annual report shows it attracted nearly 38,000 attendees across 264 events, generating over $546,000 in ticket sales. The venue's audience spending and community engagement produced an estimated $2.83 million in economic activity for the local area.

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♥ Why this matters

Nearly 38,000 people walked into the Appalachian Theatre across 264 events last year. Ticket sales hit $546,000. The ripple effect, meals before the show, drinks after, gas money to get here, added up to $2.83 million in economic activity for the High Country, according to the theatre's annual report. One venue. One number that makes a real difference for the High Country.

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