Thank you for visiting our website and for reading our blog. Please feel free to leave your thoughts on our area if you're fortunate enough to already live here or on a recent visit that you've made to our beautiful enchanted valley! Even though we're in the coldest part of the winter, there's still many fun things to do while visiting, check it out below...
1/16/2009
Brad Leftwich, Old-Time Musician
One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, 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.
1/17/2009
Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award Banquet
6321 US Highway 76
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort
Hours: 5:30PM Silent Auction & Cash Bar - 6:30PM Banquet
Phone: 877-863-7388
Email: hrwcoalition@brmemc.net
Website: www.hrwc.net
Sponsor: Hiawassee River Watershed Coalition
Cost: $25.00 per person
Description: Each year, the Hiawassee River Watershed Coalition honors those individuals or groups who have done the most to improve water quality in our area. The annual banquet and silent auction is an important fundraiser for the organization. For more information call 877-863-7388.
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.
1/24/2009
Contra Dance with Adina Gordon & The Scallywags
One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School, - Keith House
Hours: 8:00PM-11:00PM
Phone: 1-800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: Adults $6; Ages 12-18 $3 and Under 12 $2
Description: Part of our twice monthly community dance series. Beginners should come early at 8:00PM. Adina Gordon from Asheville, NC travels throughout the US calling dances. The Scallywags are led by Chris Liakos, fiddle and Able Allen, guitar along with J.D. Robinson, bass and Taija TeviaClark, percussion. Beginners; singles, and couples welcome.
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.
2/6/2009
North Georgia Buggy Riders
One Folk School
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School - Keith House
Hours: 7:30PM
Phone: 1-800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: Free
Description: Enjoy this free concert at the Keith House at the Folk School. The North Georgia Buggy Riders are an old-time, string band.
2/7/2009 - 2/24/2009
The Art of Sue Mitchell
420 W. Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA30513
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Hours: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Phone: 706-632-2144
Fax: 706-632-7785
Email: brmaa@etcmail.com
Website: www.blueridgearts.net
Sponsor: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association / Southern Appalachian Guild
Description: Enjoy this exhibit of Sue Mitchell paintings at the Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association gallery.
2/8/2009
"Sol Y Canto" Concert
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: Sol Y Canto performs music of Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Panama, Uruguay, Mexico and Peru. Critics have called them "sublime ambassadors of Pan-Latin Music" and for "bridging cultures through a wonder-filled program.
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.
2/13/2009
The Bluegrass Alliance
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 one of North Georgia's best bluegrass bands at this free concert at the Keith House, Folk School.
2/14/2009
Valentine's Day Special
916 Crane Creek Rd.
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Hours: 11:00AM-5:00PM
Phone: 706-379-1236
Email: info@cranecreekvineyards
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Description: VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL Saturday, February 14th Complimentary carnations for the ladies and home-made chocolates with wine purchase.
2/14/2009
Romantic Valentine's Day Celebration
1155 Main Street
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Moschetto's Continental Cafe
Phone: 706-379-1420
Cost: Call for prices
Description: Valentine's Day made easy and romantic at Moschetto's! Make a dinner reservation for Valentine's Day and receive your table set for two, candlelight dinner, soft music and your choice of flower arrangements.
2/14/2009
Valentine's Day Feast
6321 Highway 76
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort
Hours: 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Phone: 706-379-9900
Email: info@brasstownvalley.com
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Cost: $68 per person; $85 per person with wine pairings
Description: We have a special Valentine's Day dinner with special menu offerings. The cost is $68 per person or $85 per person with wine pairings. The dinner consists of a four course meal offering an Appetizer, Soup or Salad, Choice of Main Entree, and Dessert. Reservations are highly recommended. Call us or a complete menu.
2/14/2009
S.A.F.E. Eighth Annual Gala Dinner Dance & Charity Auction
6321 US Highway 76
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, Grand Ballroom
Hours: 5:00PM - Dinner 6:00PM
Phone: 706-379-1901
Email: info@safeservices.org
Website: www.safeservices.org
Sponsor: S.A.F.E., Inc.
Cost: $65.00 (purchase before Jan. 1 take $5.00 off
Description: S.A.F.E proundly presents their Eighth Annual Gala Dinner Dance and Charity Auction on Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 at Brasstown Valley Resort. Festivities begin at 5:00PM with dinner at 6:00PM. All event proceeds benefit S.A.F.E. (Victim Services Programs for Towns & Union Counties). A portion of your ticket price may be tax deductible. Sponsorships are also available.
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.
2/26/2009 - 2/28/2009
"Into the Woods", A Musical
1 College Street
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Young Harris College, Glenn Auditorium
Hours: 8:00 PM
Phone: 706-379-3111
Email: info@yhc.edu
Website: www.yhc.edu
Cost: $15.00
Description: Stephen Soundheim and James Lapine's witty, evocative, and enchantingly beautiful musical is a fractured fairy tale full of action, romance and irreverent humor.
2/27/2009
Redhead Express
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 Redhead Express, a family bluegrass band from Alaska: Mom, Dad and seven kids. This is a free concert offered by the Folk School.