Events & Festivals
Cherokee County, North Carolina
January
17
Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award Banquet & Silent Auction
The Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition (HRWC) will kick-off the New Year with the first Banquet & Silent Auction January 17 at Brasstown Valley Resort. For more information call: 828-837-5414.
February
8
Sol Y Canto
Will be in concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School in the Keith House 2:30 pm. He performs music of Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Panama, Urguay, Mexico, and Peru. Their repertoire includes Afro-Latin songs ranging from folk to traditional to contemporary, including original compositions. Call: 828-389-2595 or 828-835-9465 for information.
March
21
Empty Bowls
First, select a handcrafted bowl from a collection donated by area potters. Next, fill your 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. Tickets and more details will be available in February 2009. For more information call: 828-837-2775.
Fannin County Georgia Events
January 21, 2009
Folk Tales and Folk Music
Performing Arts Center in Blue Ridge
A wonderful evening of folk tales and songs. This is not an evening to be missed. Dr. Fred Craddock is an excellent speaker and storyteller. This is an annual event which brings hundreds to Blue Ridge to hear him speak. This is a free event. Due to how large the Performing Arts Center is, reservations are not necessary, seating is first come first serve, show begins at 7:30 P.M.
From traffic light 5 & 515 (McDonalds) take 515 toward Atlanta 2 traffic lights to Old 76 (June Walker Chevrolet is on corner) turn left, entrance to high school is just around the curve on your right hand side. The Performing Art Center is at the high school.
The Craddock Center
706-632-1772
Comedy / Marrying Walt
Blue Ridge Community Theater
11 Mountain Street next to Blue Jeans Pizza
Live theater, Mary and Walt are living the good life in a Florida Trailer Retirement Village. A heart warming hilarious comedy with an ending that pulls your heart strings with truth. Showtimes Friday & Saturdays at 7:30 P.M. Sundays at 2:00 P.M.
706-632-9223
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Dates for this event
February 06, 2009- February 08, 2009
February 13, 2009- February 15, 2009
February 20, 2009- February 22, 2009
February 27, 2009- March 01, 2009
Union County Georgia Events
Date: January 10, 2009
Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
http://www.brmaa.net
Date: January 30, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
http://www.gmrec.uga.edu
Date: February 14, 2009
Time: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa - Grand Ballroom
We will enjoy live band for dancing, a fantastic meal and both live and silent auctions.
Reduced ticket price is $60.00 per person
Vcummings @safe services.orgSafe Services at 706 379 1901
'Fruit Production for the Backyard Gardener' Seminar
Date: February 27, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
http://www.gmrec.uga.edu
Georgia Wine Highway Weekend
Date: March 21, 2009 - March 22, 2009
http://www.georgiawine.com
There will be a $20.00 fee for each participant which will be collected at the first winery visited. Travelers will receive a ?Wine Highway Weekend? collectors? glass which will give them admission to ALL participating wineries at no additional charge. Normal tasting fees will not be charged to anyone participating in traveling the Wine Highway.
Member wineries and Affiliate Members will each provide their own unique open-house format, with many offering food and wine pairings, music, barrel and library wine tastings, discounts, drawings and other special attractions.
Hours vary from location to location and travelers should check individual websites for current hours and directions. Additional information and website listings are available at www.georgiawine.com
"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.
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.
"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.