Oak Ridge Boys open Smoky Mountains Center

Visitors to Rabun can now experience world class performances at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, located just across the state line in Franklin, NC. Destined to become a premier venue, this 1,500 seat state-of-the-art facility opens July 3 with the Oakridge Boys in concert.

An exciting line-up includes: Billy Crash Craddock, Alda, Folkmoot, Charlie Daniels, Mark Schultz, Shenandoah, The Foreigner, Sawyer Brown, David Phelps, Ronnie Milsaps and more!

Visit their website, greatmountainmusic.com, for concert details and ticket information. Another great reason to plan a getaway to the Northeast Georgia Mountains. Call the Rabun County CVB or visit our website at www.gamountains.com for information on lodging, dining and other attractions in the area.

Reception for artists Smith and Jones at GHCA

Reception for B. Wayne Smith and Wes Jones will be held Sunday May 17th at the Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts in Tallulah Falls from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. Smith is an acrylic artists who resides in Buford and Jones is a wood turner from Lawrenceville. The show in the main Gallery is "We all Wear Masks" and there is a wide variety of masks on display.

Smith retired from the restaurant business in Atlanta to pursue his dream of painting. Many of his friends from the restaurant business will be catering the reception. For more information please call 706-754-5989. The Gallery is located at the Northwest Corner of "the Bridge" and the entrance to the Tallulah Gorge Day Use Park in Rabun County.

GHCA April 4 Reception for Artist Patti Petit

Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts in Tallulah Falls features artist Patti Petit during the month of April. Petit is a very creative potter and has developed two separate themes, showing how clay can be used in its many different forms. On display are Petit's sculptured international dolls in their traditional clothing and also replica designs of purses from the past.

There will be a reception Saturday April 4th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Center in Tallulah Falls. Petit’s work will be on display until April 29th.

April is the perfect time to enjoy “Splendor in The Grass or Out on a Limb” the theme shows that are in the main gallery. As usual the artists have been very creative in the treatment of this theme show, which continues until April 18th.

The Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts is located at 11785 Hwy 441 N in Tallulah Falls.
For information please call 706-219-2510. www.GeorgiaArtists.org