Greetings from the mountains as we say farewell to 2008! What a wonderful time to visit our enchanted valleys for a winter getaway and to look at property to purchase for your full or part-time home! Prices have never been better and with mortgage rates at an all time low, now is definitely the time to buy! Pay us a visit when you're in town to view the many opportunities to have your own piece of paradise! While you're here during January, check out the great things to do below! Happy New Year to one and all!

12/31/2008 - 1/1/2009

New Year's Eve Gala and New Year's Eve Dinner

6321 US Highway 76
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort
Phone: 706-379-9900 or 800-201-3205
Email: info@brasstownvalley.com
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Description: Party the night away and ring in the New Year in the mountains and enjoy a luxurious buffet and open bar. Dance to live music and put on your party favors. At midnight the balloons drop and champagne toasts are made for the New Year! Special accomodations and dining packages available. Call or visit our web site for more information.





1/4/2009

Cormac Breatnach Celtic Music Concert

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Hours: 2:30PM
Phone: 828-389-2595 or 828-835-9465
Email: brasstownconcert@gmail.com
Website: www.mapaa.org
Cost: Adults $14; Students $7
Description: Irish whistle player Cormac Breatnach has been playing whistles and the timber flute for more than 20 years. He plays on more than 30 CD's of Celtic music.





1/9/2009

Dan Landrum on Hammered Dulcimer

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28904
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Hours: 7:30PM
Phone: 800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: FREE
Description: Join us for this great hammered dulcimer concert at the Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School.





1/16/2009

Brad Leftwich, Old-Time Musician

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstonw, NC28904
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Hours: 7:30PM
Phone: 800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Cost: FREE
Description: Brad Leftwich is a well-known musician who specializes in old-time music. Concert is free at the Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School.





1/16/2009 - 1/30/2009

"The Problem with Pluto"

1 College Street
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Young Harris College, Rollins Planetarium
Hours: 8:00PM
Phone: 706-379-3111
Email: info@yhc.edu
Website: www.yhc.edu
Cost: FREE
Description: Rollins Planetarium presents "The Problem with Pluto" at Young Harris College. Admission is Free. Dates are January 16, 23, and 30.





1/22/2009

Mike McFalls, Sculpture Artist Exhibition

1 College Street
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Young Harris, Campus Gate Gallery
Hours: 7:00PM
Phone: 706-379-3111
Email: info@yhc.edu
Website: www.yhc.edu
Cost: FREE
Description: Visit the Campus Gate Gallery on the campus of Young Harris College for this wonderful exhibition of Mike McFall's sculpture.





1/22/2009

Janita Baker, Mountain Dulcimer Concert

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28904
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Hours: 7:00PM
Phone: 800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: FREE
Description: Janita Baker plays Mountain Dulcimer music at this free concert at the Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School.





1/30/2009

Bean Sidhe Celtic Music Concert

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28904
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Hours: 7:30PM
Phone: 800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: FREE
Description: Bead Sidhe presents his Celtic Ensemble at the Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School.