JANUARY 2003

1 Polar Bear Swim – Clay County Recreation Park. For info call (828) 389-6982.

14 YHC Music Dept. Faculty Recital – 7 pm -Susan B. Harris Chapel. (706) 379-3111.

19 YHC Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception for Alex Swan – 1-3 pm – Clegg Recital Hall. (706-379-3111.

February 2003

1-2 “Blind Hogs and Occasional Acorns” by the Licklog Players – Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907; (828) 389-8632.

8-9 “Blind Hogs and Occasional Acorns” by the Licklog Players – Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907; (828) 389-8632.

16 YHC Alice Hirt Memorial Art Exhibit – Opening Reception for J.Christopher MatyJasic – 1-3 pm – Clegg Recital Hall.

20-22 “Fiddler on the Roof” YHC – 8 pm – Glenn Auditorium.

23 “Knoxville Early Music Project” (Music from the 17 th & 18 th Century) 3 pm – Sponsored by Brasstown Concert Assn. John C. Campbell Folk School (828) 837-8822.

March 2003

21-22 “An Evening at the U.S.O.” –Presented by the YHC Music Dept. – 8 pm – Glenn Auditorium – (706) 379-3111.

23 “Voice of the Turtle” (From Boston – Middle East Music of Sephardic Jewish Community) Sponsored by Brasstown Concert Assn at John C. Campbell Folk School (828) 837-8822; (706) 379-1398.

31 NGT Registration for Spring Quarter classes. (706) 754-7852.

April 2003

3-5 “Impossible Marriage” – 8 pm – YHC presentation of this comedy for mature audiences. Dobbs Theatre in Goolsby (706) 379-4307.

4-6 “Absence of a Cello ”– by the Licklog Players - Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907 or (828) 389-8632

11-13 “Absence of a Cello ”– by the Licklog Players - Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907 or (828) 389-8632.

6 YHC Student Art Exhibit Opening Reception – 1-3 pm – Clegg Recital Hall. (706) 379-3111.

8 YHC Music Dept. Student Recital – 7pm – Susan B. Harris Chapel. (706) 379-3111.

10 YHC – Hoag Concert: DeKalb Symphony – 8 pm – Glenn Auditorium. (706) 379-3111.

12 YHC AVE Showcase – Ambassador Vocal Ensemble – 2 pm – Susan B. Harris Chapel. (706) 379-3111.

12 “Banker’s Hour” Annual Production – 2 pm and 7pm shows. Sponsored by United Community Banks – Donation basiswith proceeds going to charities. For info call Georgia Mountain Fair (706) 896-4191 or UCB (706) 896-4186

13 “Elise Witt” (Folk Singer/Song Stylist from Atlanta)– Sponsored by Brasstown Concert Assn at John C. Campbell Folk School (828) 837-8822; (706) 379-1398.

26 Trinity Community Choir – 7 pm – Classical Secular & Sacred Music Performance - Sponsored by Towns County Chamber of Commerce – at McConnell Baptist Church. For info: (706) 896-4966.

25-26 Towns County Relay for Life - American Cancer Society – For info call Georgia Mountain Fair (706) 896-4191.

May 2003

BEGINNING MAY 17 - EVERY SATURDAY EVENING…
" Enchanted Evening on the Square"

7 pm (weather permitting) Free outdoor concert on the Square in Hiawassee.

Bring a chair or a blanket for a good old-fashioned family evening in the park (706) 896-0598.

2-3 Bluegrass Festival – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. 706-896-4191.

2-4 Rhododendron Festival - Arts & Crafts show hours are Fri 12:00-6:00; Sat 10:00-6:00 & Sun 10:00-5:00. Walk through the beautiful Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens with more than 3,000 rhododendron and azalea plants along this mile-long trail. Free admission Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 706-896-4191.

9 Towns County Chamber Spring Golf Tournament - Brasstown Valley Resort Golf Club. For info: 706- 896-4966

9-11 Rhododendron Festival - Arts & Crafts show hours are Fri 12:00-6:00; Sat 10:00-6:00 & Sun 10:00-5:00. Walk through the beautiful Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens with more than 3,000 rhododendron and azalea plants along this mile-long trail. Free admission Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 706-896-4191.

10 Country Music Superstar Concert: Sawyer Brown & Blake Shelton at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

16-17 Mountain Home Show – 9am-6pm -NGT College, Blairsville Campus. For info call R. McCrea (706) 745-7550

24 Country Music Superstar Concert: Mel Tillis & Pam Tillis at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

30-6/1 “God’s Favorite” – by the Licklog Players -Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907: (828) 389-8632.

31 5K Run – Sponsored by American Red Cross at FieldStone Resort. 706-896-8112.

31 Lake Chatuge Half Ironman Triathlon - For info: 828-389-6982 or 3049

June 2003

NOTE: EVERY SATURDAY EVENING …
" Enchanted Evening on the Square"

7 pm (weather permitting) Free outdoor concert on the Square in Hiawassee.

Bring a chair or a blanket for a good old-fashioned family evening in the park (706) 896-0598.

1 Lake Chatuge Sprint Triathlon - 8:00 am. For info: 828-389-6982 or 3049

1 “God’s Favorite” – by the Licklog Players Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907.

6-8 “God’s Favorite” – by the Licklog Players Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907.

7 Country Music Superstar Concert: Charlie Daniels & Chris Cagle at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain

Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

12-14 Gold Wing Road Riders Assn. Annual Rally . For info call Lake Chatuge Lodge (706) 896-5253.

20 “Far Blue Mountains” –Live performance presenting mountain culture from the 1940s perspective. Filled with song, dance, humor and drama. Young Harris College. For schedule & ticket info call (800) 262-7664 or (706) 379-1711.

21 Music Superstar Concert: Coasters, Drifters & Platters at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

27 “Reach of Song” –Live performance depicting life story of Poet Herbert Byron Reese and appalachian life. Filled with song, dance, humor and drama. Young Harris College. For schedule & ticket info call (800) 262-7664 or (706) 379-1711.

July 2003

NOTE: EVERY SATURDAY EVENING …
" Enchanted Evening on the Square"

7 pm (weather permitting) Free outdoor concert on the Square in Hiawassee.

Bring a chair or a blanket for a good old-fashioned family evening in the park (706) 896-0598.

1-31 “The Reach of Song” as well as “ Far Blue Mountains” – Both performances present mountain culture from different perspectives. Live productions filled with song, dance, humor and drama. Young Harris College. For schedule & ticket info call (800) 262-7664 or (706) 379-1711.

4 4th of July Celebration & Annual Boat Parade. Fireworks from Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Call Chamber for info (706) 896-4966 or (800) 984-1543.

5 Country Music Superstar Concert: Brenda Lee & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds(706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

19 Country Music Superstar Concert: Charley Pride & Darryl Worley at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain

Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

19 Cool Mountain Festival at Brasstown Bald – Enjoy a day of square dancing, fiddling, arts & crafts, Smokey the Bear & much more! (706) 896-2555 or (706) 745-6928

31 “The Wizard of Oz” – by the Licklog Players -Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907: (828) 389-8632.

August 2003

NOTE: EVERY SATURDAY EVENING …
" Enchanted Evening on the Square"

7 pm (weather permitting) Free outdoor concert on the Square in Hiawassee.

Bring a chair or a blanket for a good old-fashioned family evening in the park (706) 896-0598.

2 August Auction 2-5 pm. John C. Campbell Folk School’s craft auction to benefit craft programs. (800) 365-5724.

2-3 “The Wizard of Oz” by the Licklog Players – Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907; (828) 389-8632.

7-10 “The Wizard of Oz” by the Licklog Players – Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907; (828) 389-8632.

1-14 “The Reach of Song” as well as “ Far Blue Mountains” – Both performances present mountain culture from different perspectives. Live productions filled with song, dance, humor and drama. Young Harris College. For schedule & ticket info call (800) 262-7664 or (706) 379-1711.

6-17 Georgia Mountain Fair – Arts & Crafts; Pioneer Village with living exhibits, Country Bluegrass & Gospel music, Carnival rides,Parade on Saturday, Aug. 9 including antique cars and much more! M-Th 10-9; F 10-10; Sat 9-10; Sun 9-6. (706) 896-4191.

23-24 Annual Mountain Golf Tournament – Chatuge Shores Golf Course, Sponsored by Towns County Chamber of Commerce (706) 896-4966 & Clay County (NC) Chamber of Commerce (828) 389-3704.

30 Country Music Superstar Concert: Marshall Tucker Band & Molly Hatchett at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

September 2003

NOTE: EVERY SATURDAY EVENING …
" Enchanted Evening on the Square"

7 pm (weather permitting) Free outdoor concert on the Square in Hiawassee.

Bring a chair or a blanket for a good old-fashioned family evening in the park (706) 896-0598.

6 Country Music Superstar Concert: Michael W. Smith at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

(706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

19-21 “The Glass Menagerie” by the Licklog Players– Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907; (828) 389-8632.

20 Country Music Superstar Concert: Trace Adkins & Tracy Byrd at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

26-28 “The Glass Menagerie” by the Licklog Players– Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907; (828) 389-8632.

October 2003

NOTE: EVERY SATURDAY EVENING …
" Enchanted Evening on the Square"

7 pm (weather permitting) Free outdoor concert on the Square in Hiawassee.

Bring a chair or a blanket for a good old-fashioned family evening in the park (706) 896-0598.

3-4 Southeastern MGT Registry - Lake Chatuge Lodge. Info: 770-992-2498

4-5 Fall Festival – 10-5 pm – Celebrate the rich heritage of the southern mountains featuring over 150 craftsmen. Crafts, food, live music, demonstrations & more. John C. Campbell Folk School (800) 365-5724.

10-19 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival – Arts & Crafts, clogging and singing. Included is the Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention - Fri night - Competition on Fri & Sat. Craft hours M-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-6. (706) 896-4191.

25 Country Music Superstar Concert: Third Day - at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm

31 Enchanted Halloween on the Square – Fun, games, music, costume contests (kids & pets) & lots of candy! Call the Chamber for info at (706) 896-4966.

November 2003

1 Country Music Superstar Concert: Oak Ridge Boys & Phil Vassar at Anderson Music Hall – Georgia Mountain

Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 – Shows at 6:30 & 9:30 pm.

1 Blacksmith Auction – 2-5 pm – John C. Campbell Folk School. (800-365-5724.

7-9 “Deathtrap” by the Licklog Players – Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907; (828) 389-8632.

14-16 “Deathtrap” by the Licklog Players – Peacock Community Theatre (877) 691-9907; (828) 389-8632.

23 Tellabration 03! National Storytelling Event – For info call the Chamber (706) 896-4966.

29 Towns County Christmas Parade – 6 pm – Starts at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. For info call Howard Smrz (706) 896-2283

30 Enchanted Christmas Concert – Enjoy the sounds and songs of the holiday season in this free concert. For info (706) 896-0598.

December 2003

6-7 Mountain Country Christmas Tour of Homes –For info call the Chamber of Commerce (706) 896-4966.

6 6th Annual Jingle Jog 5K Fun Run/Walk – From Brasstown Valley Resort to FieldStone Resort. For info call (706) 896-4966 or (800) 984-1543.

6 Enchanted Christmas Concert - Enjoy the sounds and songs of the holiday season in this free outdoor concert on the Square in Hiawassee (706) 896-0598.

7 Fireside Sale – 10-5 pm – Sit by a warm fire in the historic Keith House, listen to holiday music & shop for unique handcrafted gifts. John C. Campbell Folk School. (800) 365-5724.

25-27“ Battle of the States” Basketball Tournament - Towns County Comprehensive School (706) 896-4131.

31 2nd Annual Mountain Midnight Coon Dog Howl – Towns County’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Ugly Coon Dog Contest, CashPrizes, Music, Food (including some unusual items!) and lots more! Join us for an evening of fun at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! For info call (706) 896-0598.