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Our Calendar of Events are noted below. You can print individual event information or click here to print all events.
1/1/2010
January 1st is Bowl Central at Brassies - Brasstown Valley Resort
6321 Highway 76
Young Harris, GA 30546
Location: Brassies
Hours: See Games Times Below
Phone: 706-379-9900
Sponsor: Brasstown Valley Resort
Description: Come out and join your friends for some of the best bowl games of the year on our Big Screen T.V.'s. Additional seating and sets have been added in the Brassies foyer.
1/2/2010
The Temptations in Concert
1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Location: Anderson Music Hall
Hours: 7:00 PM
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Cost: Level 1 - $37.00 Level 2 - $27.00
1/11/2010
Qigong Healing Groups
3243 Hummingbird Lane
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Location: Aloha Wellness
Hours: 8:30 AM
Contact: Destini
Phone: 706-896-3300
Fax: 706-896-1050
Email: destini@alohawellness.org
Website: www.alohawellness.org
Sponsor: Destini
Cost: $5.00 per session
Description: Qigong is a gentle exercise form that can be done standing or sitting. Many Qigong practitioners show profound anti-aging effects, often looking years younger than their actual age.
1/11/2010 - 3/31/2010
Breath Empowerment Group
3243 Hummingbird Lane
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Hours: 9:30 AM
Contact: Destini
Phone: 706-896-3300
Fax: 706-896-1050
Email: destini@alohawellness.org
Website: www.alohawellness.org
Sponsor: Aloha Wellness
Cost: $10.00 per session
Description: Breath Empowerment oxygenates your body at an incredible level. Enjoy this moment because this is your LIFE!
1/29/2010
Free Seminar: "Berries, Berries, Berries!"
195 Georgia Mountain Experiement Station Rd.
Blairsville, GA 30512
Hours: 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Doors open at 9:00 AM
Contact: Clare Johnston
Phone: 706-745-2655
Email: gmrec@uga.edu
Website: www.gmrec.uga.edu
Sponsor: The Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center
Description: Wouldn’t it be great to pick berries from your own plants? Come to this seminar to learn how to grow and care for blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Dr. Gerard Krewer will discuss site selection, soil amendments and appropriate varieties for mountain soils and climate. Production and management issues such as trellising and proper pruning techniques will be discussed.
2/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
Tasting Room Hours - Crane Creek Vineyards
916 Crane Creek Road
Young Harris, GA 30582
Location: Young Harris
Hours: February - March
Tuesday-Saturday - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
April - December
Tuesday-Saturday - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: Crane Creek Vineyard
Phone: 706-379-1236
Email: info@cranecreekvineyards.com
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Sponsor: Crane Creek Vineyard
Description: Soup Kitchen - every Saturday, enjoy soup and sandwiches along with a glass of wine while sitting beside a cozy fire.
Wine for Women - first Wednesday of each month - call and ask about details on how to participate
2/5/2010
Berea College Bluegrass Band at John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School
Brasstown, NC 28902
Location: Community Room - Keith House
Hours: 7:30 PM
Contact: John C. Campbell Folk School
Phone: 828-837-2775
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Sponsor: John C. Campbell Folk School
Cost: No admission, donations welcomer
More Info: For additional information
Description: The Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble was founded in the fall of 1999 to give Berea College students with background or potential in bluegrass music an opportunity to play in a "working" bluegrass band with weekly rehearsals, performances, travel, etc. Members are selected by audition, and typically remain with the group until they graduate from Berea College. Members also earn academic credit for each semester of participation in the group. The band’s recent visit to Japan was the group's second tour abroad, the first being a two week tour of Ireland in the summer of 2004.
The band is directed by Al White, formerly a member of the Bluegrass Alliance and the McLain Family Band.
2/5/2010 - 2/6/2010
Learn 2Q Road to the Winner’s Circle - Brasstown Valley Resort
Hours: See description
Sponsor: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Cost: visit www.learn2q.com for information
More Info: To register and additional information
Description: The “Road to the Winner’s Circle” is taught by competitive BBQ Chef Troy Black. He has won over 300 top ten awards including (8) Grand Championships, (7) Reserve Grand’s, countless category wins, and is consistently ranked in the top (20) on the KCBS circuit out of 4,000 teams.
Anyone can win a BBQ contest on any given weekend. This class has been developed to teach techniques and methods that will help you become a consistent winner and to help you become “one of the teams to beat”. No matter what your competition level, you will walk away from this class with invaluable tips that will help you become a better competitive BBQ’er.
This is a limited class with only (15) rooms available at the $119.00 rate. Please pre register for the class.
2/6/2010
Contra & Square Dance with Bob Dalsemer & The Berea College Bluegrass Band
One Folk School
Brasstown, NC 28902
Location: Community Room, Keith House
Hours: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Contact: John C. Campbell Folk School
Phone: 828-837-2775
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Sponsor: John C. Campbell Folk School
Cost: Admission:
adults $6
ages 12-18 $3
Under 12 $2
More Info: For additional information
Description: Bob Dalsemer is an internationally acclaimed contra and square dance caller as well asl Coordinator of Music and Dance Programs at the Folk School.
The Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble is directed by Al White of the Berea Cast-Offs contra dance band and the McLain Family Bluegrass Band.
Beginners, singles and couples welcome.
Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching.
2/13/2010 - 2/14/2010
Sweetheart Arts & Crafts Festival at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
6321 US Highway 76
Young Harris, GA 30582
Hours: 10am – 5pm
Contact: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Phone: 706-379-9900
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Sponsor: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Cost: Special Room rate for this event weekend starts at $169.00 for single or double occupancy. Admission to the festival is free to the public.
Description: This is a juried event with outstanding & talented vendors presenting their work. We will be featuring at least 10 different categories of crafters and artists during this (2) day event. There is on doubt that you will be able to obtain that unique item for yourself or someone you love.
The show will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 5pm
2/13/2010
Valentine's Day at the Crane Creek Vineyard
916 Crane Creek Road
Young Harris, GA 30582
Hours: Call for details
Contact: Crane Creek Vineyard
Phone: 706-379-1236
Email: info@cranecreekvineyards.com
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Sponsor: Crane Creek Vineyard
Cost: Call for information
Description: Enjoy a bowl of our soup, plus handmade chocolates and flowers for the ladies.
2/13/2010 - 2/14/2010
Valentines Weekend at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
6321 Highway 76
Young Harris, GA 30582
Hours: To be announced
Contact: Brasstown Valley Resort
Phone: 706-379-9900
Email: krogers@brasstownvalley.com
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Sponsor: Brasstown Valley Resort
Cost: To be determined
Description: Valentines Weekend at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa - February 13th & 14th
Our first Arts & Crafts festival was such a huge success that we are going to do it again! This is a juried event with outstanding and talented vendors, artists and crafter's presenting their work. We will be featuring at least 10 different categories of crafter's and artists during this (2) day event. There is no doubt that you will be able to obtain a very unique item for yourself or someone you love. The show will be open on Saturday the 13th from 10am until 5pm and again on Sunday the 14th (Valentines Day!) from 10am until 2pm
Then make plans to join us in the Brasstown Valley Dining room on the 14th for a very special Valentines Dinner menu, our special musical guests for the evening will be: "Bella Musica" Bella Musica is a notably respected and sought after professional string ensemble based in North Georgia Reservations are very strongly recommend for this dinner
Our Reservations department also be featuring a "Romance Package" complete with Champagne and Chocolates!!
Contact us for more information on this very special weekend of events and to make your reservations.
2/14/2010
Valentine's Day at the Cafe Portofino
3295 Dogwood Lane
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Hours: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Contact: Cafe Portofino
Phone: 706-435-0502
Sponsor: Cafe Portofino
Description: We invite you to an intimate evening of candlelit dining and the piano music of James Vincent
2/18/2010
Lee Knight in Concert at John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School
Brasstown, NC 28902
Location: Community Room, Keith House
Hours: 7:00 PM
Contact: John C. Campbell Folk School
Phone: 828-837-2775
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Sponsor: John C. Campbell Folk School
Cost: Admission: Free, donations welcome
More Info: For additional information
Description: Lee Knight hails from the Adirondack Mountains of New York and became interested in folk music while in high school. He was introduced to traditional Southern Appalachian music while attending Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC.. As a result, Lee became interested in learning first hand from singers and musicians who carried on the traditons in their families and communities. He has studied folk music in his native Adirondacks, the southern Appalachians, Canada, Russia, Central Asia, Scotland, Colombia and Peru. He performs in community concerts, schools, camps, Elderhostels and libraries around the country accompanying himself on dulcimer, guitar and banjo.
2/20/2010
Contra Dance with Charlotte Crittenden, Bob Dalsemer & Waxwing
One Folk School
Brasstown, NC 28902
Location: Community Room, Keith House
Hours: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Contact: John C. Campbell Folk School
Phone: 828-837-2775
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Sponsor: John C. Campbell Folk School
Cost: Admission:
Adults $6
12-18 $3
Under 12 $2
More Info: For additional information
Description: Part of our twice monthly community dance series.
Charlotte Crittenden is a popular local caller with an engaging personality and a fine selection of dances. Bob Dalsemer is an internationally known caller and the Folk School's Music and Dance Coordinator.
Based in Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama, and Clemson, South Carolina, Waxwing plays for dances all over the Southeast and beyond. Their music spans many styles, including Celtic, Up East, Quebequois, Old Time, and contemporary tunes with a little classical, jazz, pop, and reggae stirred into the mix.
Andrew Levin: fiddle
Robin Behn: flute, penny whistle,
C-tenor sax
Steve Nix: guitar and cello
Wayne Hitt: keyboard
Andy Kruspe: percussion
http://www.waxwingband.com
2/27/2010
George Jones in Concert
1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Location: Anderson Music Hall
Hours: 7:00 PM
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Cost: Level 1 - $37.00 Level 2 - $27.00
More Info: For additional information
Description: There is no doubt that George Jones helped set the standard for modern country music. His music has had a major impact as one of the architects of the country music sound. By age 24, Jones had been married twice, served in the Marines and was a veteran of the Texas honky-tonk circuit. George Jones had his first hit at Mercury Records in 1959 with “White Lightning”. Other well known #1 hits such as, “Tender Years”, “She Thinks I Still Care”, “The Window Up Above”, The Race is On”, “He Stopped Loving Her Today”, and “Walk Through This World With Me” has made Jones one of the top male singers in country music.
In 2003, Jones received the 2002 Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush at the White House ceremony. Jones continues to work about 100 shows per year with high energy and good health. In addition to his tour schedule Jones has “branded” a line of breakfast meats featuring sausage, bacon, microwavable “sausage and biscuits” and breakfast croissants as well as his own “White Lightning” water.
2/27/2010
Habitat for Humanity Towns/Union Co. 4th Annual Bowling Tournament
Hwy 76
Blairsville, GA 305212
Location: Galaxy Lanes
Hours: To be announced
Contact: Bobbi Tower
Phone: 706-745-8750
Email: btower@windstream.net
Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity - Towns & Union Counties
Cost: 4 person team - $25.00 each
Description: Join us for an evening of fun - if you would like to be a sponsor or provide prizes, please call.
12/4/2010 - 12/5/2010
Mountain Top GA Christmas Tour of Homes
1411 Jack Dayton Circle
Young Harris, GA 30582
Hours: Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday - 1 PM - 5 PM
Contact: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 706-896-4966
Email: info@mountaintopga.com
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Sponsor: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Cost: $25.00 per ticket
Description: Start your holiday season early with the Tour of Homes. Enjoy visiting the homes, shopping and dining in the area.
12/21/2010
Annual Winter Solstice Celebration at Crane Creek Vineyard
916 Crane Creek Road
Young Harris, GA 30546
Hours: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Contact: Crane Creek Vineyard
Phone: 706-379-1236
Email: info@cranecreekvineyards.com
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Sponsor: Crane Creek Vineyard
Cost: call for details
Description: Help us bring light into this longest night of the year by lighting the great bonfire on a late winter's afternoon. Enjoy winter goodies, hot soup, and last minute gift shopping!
12/25/2010
Christmas Day Buffet at the Brasstown Valley Resort
6321 US Highway 76
Young Harris, GA 30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Hours: To be announced
Contact: Brasstown Valley Resort
Phone: 706-379-9900
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Cost: To be determined
Description: Our annual Christmas Day Buffet has become a well known event though out the North Georgia area. The resort has been turned into a Winter Wonderland full of holiday decorations and many activities have been planned. Make your plans to join our family on Christmas Day for dinner.
12/31/2010
New Year's Eve Gala at the Brasstown Valley Resort
6321 US Highway 76
Young Harris , GA 30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Hours: To be announced
Contact: Brasstown Valley Resort
Phone: 706-379-9900
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Cost: To be determined
Description: Each year the team at Brasstown Valley comes together to plan a different theme for our New Year's Eve Gala. Please make your plans to ring in the New Year at Brasstown, and when it is time to call it a night, take the elevator home, no need to drive. Our New Year's Eve packages include your Deluxe accommodations and breakfast the next morning.
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