Polar Bear Plunge! Save the Date: January 24th, 2026! January 24th at the Lake Nottely TVA Boat Ramp Beach, Adjacent to the Nottely Dam Stay tuned for more information, or email chrismilhous@gmail.com
Enjoy the beauty of Dahlonega’s Christmas lights and decorations continuing thru January 6th. Historic District lights are on dusk to 11:00pm.
Opening Reception time is TBD Anna Jensen's paintings are a synthesis of classical and abstract figuration. Her body of work is inspired by both trauma and exaltation. They are the fruit of years of rigorous research conducted in her home of the American South. With immense drive and rare sensitivity, Anna demonstrates the power of an individual to prevail through challenges via creative transfiguration. She is mostly self-taught yet has exhibited internationally to great acclaim over the past nearly twenty years. “My paintings are psychological landscapes and emotionally complex narratives. I combine references to art history, pop culture, natural science and personal chronicles to represent the conflicts of life. The titles are important elements. Like me the stories are at once funny and sad.” Her husband, highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Kevn Kinney, is most widely known as founder and frontman of Atlanta-based rock band Drivin N Cryin. He was recently inducted into both the Wisconsin Music Hall of Fame and Georgia Music Hall of Fame for his impactful legacy. Also, an accomplished poet, painter, and solo musician, Kinney has released multiple critically acclaimed recordings during his career having collaborated with R.E.M., Indigo Girls, the Who, and Warren Haynes among many others.
Rising in Fire brings together the work of 14 accomplished Georgia artists who are carrying forward the demanding and dynamic tradition of wood-fired ceramics. The featured potters include: Allen Gee, Liz Bloodgood, Esther Mech, Geoff Pickett, Joel Huff, Jon Brinley, Kyle Jones, Linda Suskin, Rebecca Wood, Rick Berman, Roger Jamison, Ron Myers, Stephen Hawks, and Zuzka Vaclavik. The exhibit highlights the wide range of wood-firing techniques practiced across the state, from Japanese-inspired Anagama and Noborigama kilns to the regional Tunnel and Groundhog kilns that have long defined pottery traditions in the American South. Alongside the ceramic works themselves, educational panels will help visitors understand the unique processes, kiln designs, and elemental forces—earth, fire, and air—that shape each piece. “Wood-firing is both an ancient and an evolving art,” said Emily DeFoor, Museum Director. “This exhibit celebrates the skill, experimentation, and resilience of contemporary Georgia potters who continue to rise to the challenge of this demanding process, producing works of incredible depth, character, and beauty.” The opening reception on September 26th 5:00-7:00pm will offer visitors the opportunity to meet several of the exhibiting artists, enjoy light refreshments, and experience firsthand the power and diversity of wood-fired pottery.
Join us for a festive celebration of creativity and community at our annual Tour of Trees! This enchanting event features over 50 beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, each crafted with love and imagination by local businesses and organizations. Stroll through our winter wonderland, marveling at the unique themes and dazzling decorations that reflect the spirit of the season. Open to the public throughout the month of December, this display is sure to put you in the Holiday spirit! In addition to the stunning trees, we’re excited to showcase a delightful Gingerbread Village! All entries will be crafted ahead of time, featuring whimsical and mouth-watering designs that will spark your holiday spirit. From traditional gingerbread cottages to imaginative modern creations, there’s something for everyone to admire. Register to decorate one of the trees or wreaths or to enter a Gingerbread House in the Gingerbread Village Competition by reaching out to Rachel via email: rachel@blairsvillechamber.com. Spaces are limited so make sure to reserve your spot now! Registration will open at 9:00 AM on October 1st. Bring your family and friends to vote for your favorite tree and gingerbread house—your participation will help us crown the community’s top decorators! Voting will open Monday, December 1st and continue through Friday, December 12th. Winners will be announced the week of December 15th.
Join us as we ring in the New Year at the Festhalle with the 12th Annual Dropping of the Edelweiss! Live Music Dancing Party Favors Heavy Hors D’oeuvres Champagne Toast at Midnight Beer & Wine Available for Purchase
Come out to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and help us usher in 2026 with bang! Parking lot and food trucks open at 6pm. Fireworks will begin at 8pm on Wednesday, December 31st!
Come Shop & Sip in Downtown Murphy, NC the Second Saturday of the month from 2pm to 5pm!This series of events is presented by the retailers of Downtown Murphy, NC and Main Street Murphy. Retailers will be providing refreshments, special sales, raffles, and fun.Come support the small, locally-owned retailers of Downtown Murphy. They cannot survive without you!
Art by Jennifer Graff and Thaddeus Erdhaul. On display January 22 — March 19 at the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. Reception on January 22 at 4:30 pm.
Tri-State Model Railroaders Public Open House- the 4th Saturday of every month from 10am-6pm! See a large HO Scale Model Railroad depicting the Louisville & Nashville RR in the Tri-State Region, circa 1948-1952. Like the real thing, cars are moved from town to town, making & picking up goods, and engines are taken to the shop for repairs, all while using modern wireless controllers. There's no cost & kids are always welcome, so do something different & see how much fun model railroading can be! Free parking and no admission fee (although donations will be accepted)
Dr. Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, Piedmont University Artist-in-Residence, explores the practice of musical borrowing through a concert of piano music by composers from the Baroque through the Modern eras. Join us Sunday, February 1. No admission fee.
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
Come Shop & Sip in Downtown Murphy, NC the Second Saturday of the month from 2pm to 5pm!This series of events is presented by the retailers of Downtown Murphy, NC and Main Street Murphy. Retailers will be providing refreshments, special sales, raffles, and fun.Come support the small, locally-owned retailers of Downtown Murphy. They cannot survive without you!
The Revolutionists. Written by Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Kathy Blandin. Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.
Tri-State Model Railroaders Public Open House- the 4th Saturday of every month from 10am-6pm! See a large HO Scale Model Railroad depicting the Louisville & Nashville RR in the Tri-State Region, circa 1948-1952. Like the real thing, cars are moved from town to town, making & picking up goods, and engines are taken to the shop for repairs, all while using modern wireless controllers. There's no cost & kids are always welcome, so do something different & see how much fun model railroading can be! Free parking and no admission fee (although donations will be accepted)
Pro Musica Singers is a choral ensemble composed of distinguished alumni from Piedmont’s acclaimed music program and founded by Wallace Hinson, Emeritus Professor of Music at Piedmont. With artistry rooted in academic excellence and a shared passion for vocal performance, the ensemble presents a program that explores the timeless themes of faith, hope, and love through a rich tapestry of choral works from the Renaissance to the present. Louise Bass, organ.
YHC Concert Band
Spring Choir Concert
YHC Jazz Band