Spring has finally arrived and everything is budding out! After some much needed rain and a last visit from winter, we're ready for spring! There is no better time to visit our area and certainly no better time in recent history to consider purchasing a home or lot in our beautiful region! Check out the great things to do below and enjoy your visit to the Hiawassee area! If you need assistance with real estate while you're here, give one of our helpful agents a call!

2/13/2009 - 4/24/2009

"The Problem with Pluto"

1 College Street
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Young Harris College, Rollins Planetarium
Hours: 8:00 PM
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 February 13, 20 and 27th; March 27; April 3, 17, and 24th.





2/20/2009 - 3/1/2009

"I Do! I Do!", A Musical

301 Church Street
Hayesville, NC28904
Location: Peacock Playhouse - Licklog Players
Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:00PM ; Sun. 2:30PM
Contact: Reservations
Phone: 828-389-8632 or 877-691-9906
Email: licklog@verizon.net
Website: www.licklogplayers.org
Cost: $15 Adults, $8 Students & Children
Description: Enjoy this wonderful musical directed by Laurel Adams. Performance dates are Feb. 20-22 & 27, 28 & March 1. Call the box office for more details.





3/5/2009 - 4/10/2009

Chun Hui Pak Art Exhibit

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
Sponsor: Alice Hirt Memorial Art Exhibit
Description: Campus Gate Gallery presents Alice Hirt Memorial Art Exhibition featuring Chun Hui Pak on display from March 5 - April 10, 2009.





3/6/2009

Lorraine & Bennett Hammond

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C.Campbell Folk School - Keith House
Hours: 7:30 PM
Phone: 1-800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: Free
Description: Lorraine & Bennet Hammond sing songs and tunes with guitar, banjo and the mountain dulcimer.





3/7/2009

Merle Haggard Concert

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - Anderson Music Hall
Hours: 7:00PM
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@alltel.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Cost: $35 Level 1, $25 Level 2 plus $2.00 handling fee
Description: Tickets go on sale for the Merle Haggard Concert on February 2nd. Reserved seating only. Call or visit our website for more information.





3/8/2009

Vega String Quartet

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School - Keith House
Hours: 2:30PM
Phone: 828-389-2595 or 828-835-9465
Email: brasstownconcert@gmail.com
Website: www.mapaa.org
Sponsor: Brasstown Concert Association
Cost: $14 Adults; $7 Students
Description: The Vega String Quartet of Emory University is on the cutting edge of the new generation of chamber music ensembles. The program includes some traditional music from China, as well as Bach and other master composers.





3/20/2009

Blue Eyed Girls

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School - Keith House
Hours: 7:30 PM
Phone: 1-800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: Free
Description: Enjoy this popular, old-time string band from Asheville in the free concert at the Folk School.





3/21/2009 - 3/22/2009

Georgia Wine Highway Weekend

916 Crane Creek Road
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Hours: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Phone: 706-379-1236
Email: info@cranecreekvineyards.com
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Description: GEORGIA WINE HIGHWAY WEEKEND Saturday, March 21st, 11am to 6pm Sunday March 22nd, 12:30 to 5pm Enjoy special culinary treats in the tasting room and a special Georgia Wine Highway wine glass with paid tasting. For $20 you get your glass and all of your wine tastings at all the participating wineries are included. Just take your glass as your pass from winery to winery and enjoy the wonderful wines of north Georgia. Please visit www.georgiawine.org for other participating wineries and more info.





3/21/2009

The Lewis & Clark Circus

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: 2:00PM-4:30PM
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamt@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Cost: $15.00 at door, $8.00 if purchased in advance
Description: Bring the whole family to this fun-filled circus at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, GA. There will be two shows only. Call for more details.





3/21/2009

Empty Bowls for Charity

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Phone: 828-837-2775 or 800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Description: First, select a handcrafted bowl from a collection donated by area potters. Next, fill yur bowl with a hearty meal of soup, salad, bread and dessert. Enjoy live entertainment and the company of new and old friends. Take your bowl home with you to keep as a reminder of hunger in our local and global communities. Ticket and more details will be available in Feb. 2009.





3/23/2009

Falla Guitar Trio Concert

1 College Street
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Young Harris College, Susan B. Harris Chapel
Hours: 7:00PM
Phone: 706-379-3111
Email: info@yhc.edu
Website: www.yhc.edu
Description: Enjoy this free concert presented at Young Harris College. For more information, call or visit their website.





3/27/2009 - 3/28/2009

Spring Choir Concert/Show

1 College Street
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Young Harris College, Glenn Auditorium
Hours: 8:00PM
Phone: 706-379-3111
Email: info@yhc.edu
Website: www.yhc.edu
Cost: FREE
Description: Young Harris College presents their Spring Choir Concert/Show in the Glenn Auditorium.





3/27/2009

Warren Wilson College Folk Choir

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School - Keith House
Hours: 7:30 PM
Phone: 1-800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: Free
Description: Warren Wilson College's Folk Choir sings songs from around the world in this free concert at the Folk School.