7/13 Tap into Your Forest, Brasstown Bald Hiawassee, GA. Walk & talk with Director, Callie Moore, of the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition and Krista Robb, of the Cradle of Forestry. Learn about modern day water conservation efforts, as well as the science and history of the National Forest surrounding Georgia’s highest point. End with a visit to the site’s spring fed water system and a refreshing glass of mountain top lemonade. Free with park entry of $5 per adult, 15 & under are free. 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM America the Beautiful passes accepted. 706-896-2556
MUSIC Every Evening Bell Music from the Tower 7:00pm – 7:30pm. At the Historic Courthouse on the Square in Downtown Blairsville, GA. Free! Contact (706) 745-5493 or www. unioncountyhistory.org Fridays & Saturdays Andrews Brewing Company Great music, craft beer and a good time. 6pm – 8pm. Andrews Brewing Company, 14 Miles for Harrah’s Casino, 565 Aquone Road, Andrews, NC 28901. For info: 828-321-2006 or www.andrewsbrewing.com Sundays WYYZ’s Live Music at Rocco’s Rocco’s Pub, 47 Mountainside Village Parkway, Jasper, GA. Contact 706.253.1900 or visit http://roccosjasper.com Weekends Live Music at Blue Ridge Brewery Blue Ridge Brewery, 187 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA . 706. 632. 6611 or www. blueridgebrewery.com Fridays Concert Series at the Old Courthouse Blairsville, GA. Free! 7pm. Old Historic Courthouse, 1 Town Square, Blairsville GA. For info: Union County Historical Society 706-745-5493 or http://www.unioncountyhistory.org/ 3rd Friday Every Month Live Music Acoustic Blends Listen to a Variety of Quality Music Acts … or Join the Jam! Bring your own libations and munchies. 7 pm.
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Free & Public Invited. For info please contact Gilmer Arts 207 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540. 706-635-5605. Visit www. gilmerarts.org Weekends Copperhill Brewery Live Music. Definitely casual. Easy to relax. Roomy. Sometimes there’s music. Monday - Saturday : Noon to 8 PM Sunday: Noon to 5 PM. Copperhill Brewery - 105 Ocoee Street - Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: info@copperhillbrewery.com, 423-548-3030 or copperhill brewery.com Weekends LIve Music at Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635-WINE (9463) or visit www.engelheim.com. Weekends Fannin Brewing Company Live Music in the Bier Garden Fannin Brewing: 3758 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. www.fanninbrewingcompany. com or 706.258.2762 Weekends Cartecay Vineyards Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30535. Call 706. 698. 9463 (WINE) or visit www.cartecayvineyards.com Weekends Chateau Meichtry Vineyards Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Info: (706) 5021608 or www. chateaumeichtry.com. 6/1 Music on the Square 2019 Hiawassee, GA. Come out to the Square of Hiawassee and enjoy live music from Knarly Fingers! Children, dogs, and dancing are encouraged, don’t forget your chair! In case of rain - show will be held in the Towns County Civic Center, next to the courthouse. 7-8:30PM. Hiawassee Square, Hwy 76. Info: City of Hiawassee - (706) 896-2203 or www.hiawasseega.gov. 6/1 LUNGevity Move to the Groove Concert Blue Ridge, GA. Featuring Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk and A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffet Band. Food and beverages: Available
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for purchase throughout the concert. All of the proceeds go to LUNGevity Foundation to fund research, early detection, and lung cancer awareness. Mercier Orchards, 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513. Email: customer.service@mercierorchards. 6/2 Days of Wine and Roses Waleska, GA. The Cherokee Chorale wraps up its 31st season with two performances featuring timeless music from America’s songbook. Well known and much-loved classics by Cole Porter and Johnny Mercer. Adults $15; Students $5. Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University, 7300 Reinhardt College Parkway Waleska GA. Info and tickets: Susan Gooch, 614302-0160. 6/6 Gail Bliss and The Nashville Barn Dance Hiawasee, GA. Songs made famous by the likes of Patsy Cline, Ray Price, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and George Jones. Wear your dancing boots! 7pm. Tickets: $35.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road - Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Info: 706-8964191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. 6/7 – 6/8 Blue Ridge Chamber Music Festival – Bergonzi String Quartet Blue Ridge, GA. An American Story: A Play set to Music inspired by Appalachia, by Scott Flavin. Blue Ridge Community Theater, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513. 7:30PM. Free. Tickets and contact 305.878.1985 or info@brcmf.org and www. blueridgechambermusicfestival.com
Classics IV, The Cowsills. 7:00PM. Tickets: $45.00 + Handling. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road - Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Info: 706-8964191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
$5.00 Discount per person to anyone who registers for the Moonshine Cruizin. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road - Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Info: 706-896-4191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
6/9 Blue Ridge Chamber Music Festival – Pasion! Romantic Guitar Music Blue Ridge, GA. Raphael Padron, Classical Guitar. Blue Ridge Community Theater, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513. 2PM. Free. Tickets and contact 305.878.1985 or info@brcmf. org and www.blueridgechambermusicfestival.com
7/13 Blank 281 - A Blink 182 Tribute Band Ellijay, GA. The closest thing to seeing Blink-182 LIVE! Blank 281 is the longest running International Touring Tribute to Blink-182. A look alike, sound alike tribute to pop-punk band Blink 182. $25.00. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St., Ellijay, GA 30540. For tickets and info: 706-6355605 or www.gilmerarts.com
6/15 Blue Ridge Chamber Music Festival – Pulse Trio Blue Ridge, GA. Raphael Padron, Classical Guitar. Blue Ridge Community Theater, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513. 7PM. Free. Tickets and contact 305.878.1985 or info@brcmf. org and www.blueridgechambermusicfestival.com 6/16 Blue Ridge Chamber Music Festival – Joy of Chamber Music Blue Ridge, GA. Raphael Padron, Classical Guitar. St. Luke Episcopal Church. 7PM. Free. Tickets and contact 305.878.1985 or info@brcmf. org and www.blueridgechambermusicfestival.com 6/21 The Temptations & The Tams Hiawassee, GA. 7:00PM Level 1: $45.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees. Level 2: $35.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road - Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Info: 706-8964191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
6/8 Woodstock Free Summer Concert Series – Better Than Ezra Downtown Woodstock, GA. Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Rd. Woodstock. Free. 7:30PM. Info: 770-517-6788 or woodstockconcertseries.com
7/13 Woodstock Free Summer Concert Series – Better The BB King Blues Band Downtown Woodstock, GA. Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Rd. Woodstock. Free. 7:30PM. Info: 770-517-6788 or woodstockconcertseries.com
6/8 Happy Together Tour Hiawassee, GA. Starring The Turtles, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Pucket and The Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The
7/13 The Grass Roots, Box Tops, And the Associations Hiawassee, GA. 7:00PM. Level 1: $45.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees. Level 2: $35.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees.
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7/20 Dwight Sanford Ellijay, GA. VIP - purchase a VIP ticket, up front seating, meet and greet plus a private concert on Sunday afternoon at a private cabin. 7:30 -9:30pm. George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St., Ellijay, GA 30540. For tickets and info: 706-635-5605 or www.gilmerarts.com 7/20 Canton River Rock Free Summer Concerts - A1A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show Canton, GA. Etowah River Park Amphitheater. Kid’s activities, food trucks galore, and top musical acts. Bring your chairs, blankets & coolers. No tents and no glass, please. Fun starts at 6pm! Etowah River Park is located at 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton. Info: www.cantonga. gov/visit/canton_river_rock_ concerts.htm 8/2 Blood Sweat and Tears Hiawassee, GA. 7:00PM. Level 1: $40.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees. Level 2: $30.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road - Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Info: 706-896-4191 or www. georgiamountainfairgrounds. com. 8/3 Fred Johnson – Live Music is Better Blue Ridge, GA. An accomplished writer, vocalist, and percussionist and is recognized internationally as one of the world’s greatest vocal jazz improvisers and one of the worlds most passionate and versed chanters of sacred JUNE/JULY 2019