Friday, October 28, 2011

Classic Cars Cruise In - from 6 p.m. to dark.

Classic Cars Cruise In

Dairy Queen Parking Lot
On Blue Ridge Highway (GA 5)
Classic Car, "Cruise In" on the 4th Friday of every month beginning in April and running through October from 6 p.m. to dark.
Annette Long
706-838-4701
Blue Ridge, Georgia


Dates for this event
October 28, 2011

Friday, August 12, 2011

WINE FOR WOMEN - Crane Creek Vineyards, close to Blue Ridge, GA



Sept 1st
WINE FOR WOMEN 
at
Crane Creek Vineyards, close to Blue Ridge, GA

Call and ask about details to see how you can participate in our Women's Wine group!

916 Crane Creek Road
Young Harris, GA 30582

Tasting Room: 706.379.1236

Friday, June 17, 2011

Tri-State Model Railroaders



All Aboard!
You don't need to have a model railroad to enjoy our web site or become a member of our club.
We embrace individuals who share our interests, enjoy the camaraderie and support the goals of the club.
Join us in the fun of the Model Railroading!
http://brscenic.com/modelrr/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/depot1.jpg
Tri-State Model Railroaders, Inc.
380 Laurel Cove
McCaysville, GA 30555

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Art Show


Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Art Show

From Saturday, 15 October 2011 -  10:00am
To Saturday, 12 November 2011 - 05:00pm
BRMAASAAGNatJuriedShow-Smal_optOctober 15-November 12, 2011: Blue Ridge GA. Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Art Show (Fall), Blue Ridge Mountains Art Center, 420 W Main St. 2nd year. You are cordially invited to enter the 4th Annual National Juried Show sponsored by the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild (The Guild).
$5000 in prize money, including $2000 Best in Show will be awarded, plus merchandise. Blue Ridge is located in the beautiful north Georgia mountains. The show will run from October 15th through November 12th.
This is a traditionally heavy traffic time for fall leaf viewers, attracting interest from the surrounding metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Asheville. Art works selected by the juror will be displayed in the Richard Low Evans Gallery. The gallery is in the historic courtroom of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (The Art Center).




Deadline:  July 31, 2011




Contact: Sarah Verner, Director/BRMAA;  Marion Mody, Executive Assistant to the Director; 420 West Main Street; PO Box 1016; Blue Ridge GA 30513; 706.632.2144 or 706.632.7785 fax. Email: blueridgearts@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ;   http://www.blueridgearts.net



source:  The Ronay Guide

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Ocoee Zipz (OZ) - zipline fun




- Ocoee Zipz (OZ)

Over 40 acres  and 1 mile of 
adrenaline-pumping zipline fun as 
you fly along the Ocoee River 
through the 'Land of Oz"

about an hour out of Blue Ridge on Hwy 64 on the Old Copper Rd
877-794-7947

Ocoee Outdoors
1985 Hwy 64
Benton, TN 37307

Call to book an appointment
1-800-533-7767

 

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Rollins Planetarium The Little Star That Could



March 18 2011

The Little Star That Could

at

Rollins Planetarium

Kid's Night: Special Program for Children & Families!

Presented March 18 at 8 p.m.
This is a delightful story about an average yellow star in search of planets of his own. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars can form clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets, and each planet is introduced with basic information about our solar system.

Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race



14th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race

April 9, 2011

  • Up to 100 co-ed teams of three (plus one support person) will run along the forested trails of the Chattahoochee National Forest, paddle on the Toccoa River and/or Lake Blue Ridge, mountain bike steep trails and complete mystery challenges along the way.
    • This year's race has a theme of "Art and Adventure," with the finish line in downtown Blue Ridge Park in front of The Art Center
  • New this year! A post-race party in the park, reception and meal for racers and support
    • So get your team ready to run, paddle, mountain bike and navigate in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains!
    • Online application is at www.adventureracega.com/application.pdf . Entry Fee of $300, no refunds after March 30. If cancelled before March 30, $200 will be returned.
      • Friday, April 8, 2011, registration and pre-race dinner will begin at 5 to 7 p.m. (four team members eat free). Mandatory pre-race briefing is at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Boo Bear Bake Shoppe and Deli




Boo Bear Bake Shoppe and Deli  

Baked goodies and varied lunch items and catering. Varied menu of BBQ, chicken salad, pimiento cheese, soups, chicken quesadillas and great baked goods like cream horns, cookies, and more. 

 3139 Blue Ridge Highway
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-964-6554

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Class Putting LIFE in still Life



Putting LIFE in still Life 
Beginning to Intermediate
Tuesdays, Mar 15-Apr 5 (1-3:30pm)  Tuition: $95 ($85.50)
 Inst: Colleen Sterling



Working from various still life settings, participants will learn how to compose in dynamic ways and how to get the best results from the medium of their choice (acrylics, oils, pastels or watercolors). 




Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
(The Art Center)
420 West Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-632-2144



Tuesday, January 25, 2011

have lunch or dinner at HARVEST ON MAIN





Nestled in the charming town of Blue Ridge, George, Harvest on Main is as much restaurant as a showcase of local, sustainable product and regional, artisinal flavors. At Harvest, diners experience a mountain retreat in a lodge setting, complete with a stone fireplace, open kitchen and southern hospitality.

 576 E. Main Street
Suite 1
Blue Ridge, GA, 30513
706-946-6164

 Phone: Email:


Mon 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wed - Sat 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sun 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Hours January through April, Please call for Schedule

 

 

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Class Painting the Flowers of Winter



Painting the Flowers of Winter
Beginning to Intermediate
Fridays, Feb 4-25 (1-3:30pm) Tuition: $95 ($85.50) 
Inst: Colleen Sterling

Working from floral and still life settings, participants will create colorful compositions in the painting mediums of their choice (acrylics, oils, pastels or watercolors.) 


Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
(The Art Center)
420 West Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-632-2144



Monday, January 10, 2011

Escape to Blue Ridge Tri The Mountains Triathlon



FINAL Sprint Triathlon LOGO Escape To Blue Ridge Tri The Mountains Sprint Triathlon
Escape to Blue Ridge Tri The Mountains Triathlon
600 Yard Swim, 18 Mile Bike, 5K Run
"Escape to Blue Ridge provides North Georgia Cabin Rentals vacation experiences that bring you and your friends back for more." This will be an incredibly scenic race in the North GA Mountains! The swim will be in the crystal clear waters of Lake Blue Ridge. The bike is an 18 mile out and back crossing over the lake with mountains towering in the background. The run will leave the Marina and head towards town on Old Hwy. 76 and you will be cheered on as you enter the Historic town of Blue Ridge circling the park and finishing in front of the old courthouse which is now the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center. Awards and the after party will take place in the park in the center of town and should be one to remember. . If you have never visited Blue Ridge GA, put this on your race schedule! Come see why Blue Ridge is becoming a triathlon mecca!     
Race Date:
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Race Time: 7:00 am
Location: Lake Blue Ridge Marina
Address: 335 Marina Dr., Blue Ridge, GA  30513

Saturday, January 8, 2011

First Annual Blue Ridge Corvette Car Show



First Annual Blue Ridge Corvette Car Show 

Saturday, June 18 · 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown City Park
420 West Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is bringing to the streets of Blue Ridge, a Classic Corvette Car Show. Don't miss it! 



Friday, January 7, 2011

#42 - Stop By The Blue Ridge Welcome Center

#42 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge, Ga


Check out all of the great things to do, great places to eat, all the fun things to see and the history of the area!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

#290 - Songs and Stories-Appalachian Style

#290 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge, Ga

Make your plans to be there
January 29, 2011 at 7:30 PM.

Bob and Melody Thomason will be performing Songs and Stories-Appalachian Style at the Performing Arts Center in Blue Ridge, Georgia on January 29, 2011 at 7:30 PM.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

#82 - Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity

#82 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge, Ga

 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2011

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity

Rollins Planetarium

Presented January 14, 21 & 28, and February 11, 18 & 25 at 8 p.m.
There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to an end. It’s at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos… and our imaginations. This exciting fulldome production, narrated by Academy-Award nominated actor Liam Neeson, brings the current science of black holes to the dome screen. Zip through other-worldly wormholes, witness the collision of giant galaxies, and experience a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy. Cutting-edge science and Einstein’s theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull?

Monday, January 3, 2011

Class Perfecting the Portrait




Perfecting the Portrait

Beginning to Intermediate
Tuesdays, Jan 18 - Feb 8 (1-3pm) 
Tuition: $95 ($85.50)
 Inst: Colleen Sterling

 

This open media class will start with an overview of the fundamentals of facial anatomy and capturing likeness, then move on to achieving artistic expression thereby giving "life" to the subject. 


Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
(The Art Center)
420 West Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-632-2144


Sunday, January 2, 2011

#354 - Contra Dance with Bob Thompson & The Dog Branch Cats

 #354 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge, GA
(and the surrounding area)


Contra Dance with Bob Thompson & The Dog Branch Cats


January 8, 2011
8:00-11:00 pm
Admission:
Adults $6
Ages 12-18 $3
Under 12 $2
Location: Community Room, Keith House

Bob Thompson is one of Western North Carolina's pioneer country dance callers and dance organizers with a wide ranging repertoire of contras, squares and circles.

The Dog Branch Cats were formed in 1991 with Bob Dalsemer and Jan Davidson, fiddles, Martha Owen, banjo and David Liden, guitar.

Beginners, singles and couples welcome.

Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching.