Most anyone who has lived in Dahlonega has passed through the doors of the landmark Holly Theatre.This National Historic site is a fully renovated theatre built in 1946.

Home to one of Georgia's top theater companies the theatre’s outstanding performances, from the main stage to  dinner theatre, sell out regularly to audiences  who travel routinely from “the city” to incorporate a live show into their weekend B&B or cabin plans. First run movies are also shown from Thursday thru Sunday during non performance weeks.

On Stage & Screen at the Holly Theater 

Originating at the Historic Holly Theatre in Dahlonega, Georgia, the MOUNTAIN MUSIC & MEDICINE SHOW has won three GABBY awards from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for the best locally produced program in the State of Georgia. Amazing, especially consideringthat the MMMS is an all volunteer effort. The setting is Dahlonega from Gold Rush days of the early 1800s to modern times of the early 1950s---?

Doc Johnson's traveling Miracle Medicine Show has come to town and set up on the Square in front of Nix's Store, the hub of local commerce and social center of the area. Doc brings musical acts of the time with him as well as his own brand of humor while he exhorts folks to buy his"Wizard Water" elixir for improving their lives. He also showcases local talent on his show. Folks come from all around to hear the music & Doc. His fast-paced style and rapport with the crowd keeps toes a-tapping and things moving briskly along. The scene occasionally shifts to "street scene " short skits where local people comment on the goings on of the day, mixing local history, culture and humor in the unique Southern Appalachian style of the time period. This is all presented in a live old-time Radio broadcast; sort of like going back in time without leaving your living room! You can be a part of the live audience.

Listen to excerpts of past shows.  

Known as “the southeast’s most intimate music venue,” The Crimson Moon Cafe is housed in the nationally registered c. 1858 Parker-Nix Storehouse (the second oldest commercial building in Dahlonega) and offers an intimate ‘dinner theatre’ style entertainment experience in a 75 seat venue where every seat has a great view of the stage. Its inclusion on the New York - New Orleans - Nashville entertainment circuit enables the offering of live acoustic performances from the best of the nation’s touring songwriters and solo artists to the some of the nation’s finest Blue Grass, Celtic, Contemporary/World Folk, Blues, Pop, Folk-Rock, Country, Rockabilly, and Acoustic-Alternative bands.  In addition, every Sunday afternoon, an old fashioned ‘pickin & grinnin’ music jam continues a 90 year old tradition where guitars, banjos, fiddles & harmony help carry traditional tunes on to the next generation of music makers! 

From the newly expanded kitchen, Chef Kelly Finucan, who has received a number of rave reviews for her ‘artistic cuisine’ (including Southern Living Magazine), presents a menu featuring a ‘nouveau Southern’ entrée selection along with an eclectic mix of hearty soups, salads, sandwiches, and delicious desserts – all homemade at ‘The Moon,’  with lots of vegetarian/heart healthy offerings.  The café/coffee house is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a week, with a generous select ion of beer and wine and old fashioned sodas as well as the traditional ‘coffee house’ offerings of espresso, coffee, tea and smoothies - all organic of course!  

A variety of seating options are available both upstairs and down at ‘The Moon’ – including espresso/wine bar seating downstairs as well as private dining rooms and a New Orleans style porch ‘fresh air’ seating upstairs – one of the best places in Dahlonega to watch ‘the historic Public Square’ go by!  For those who love/live to shop, the downstairs gift gallery also offers an eclectic mix of gifts and/or souvenirs - from Crimson Moon coffee mugs, to Life is Good t-shirts, to handmade area artisan jewelry, journals, and one of a kind greeting cards – all on hand to help support the mission statement of The Crimson Moon Café… to "support, promote, and reward Creativity."

On Stage at the Crimson Moon

Come and experience a whole new wine theme on the last Sunday of each month.

From 4:00-6:00 PM sample our savory appetizer pairings with flights of white and red wines.

Discover something new from one of our experts who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm.

For great food and fine wine please be sure to call for reservations as space is very limited. (706) 867-8551 

This week at the Corkscrew Cafe 

The Oar House Restaurant is a charming old house that has been transformed into a unique dining experience.

Two decks overlooking the Chestatee River, makes this one of the most relaxing eateries in all of North Georgia. The old living room and bedrooms have been decorated in a most unique way. 

This week at the Oar House 

This Old "Neighborhood Restaurant" concept stresses great food, great service, reasonable prices, a relaxed atmosphere and, of course, the now famous Cheers Pub Atmosphere. These elements combine to make Wylie's on the Square the place to go for families, celebrities, sports figures, and anyone who enjoys food and fun and Drink.

This week at Wylies Down Under 

87 N. CHESTATEE STREET

CORNER OF WARWICK AND NORTH CHESTATEEE

706-482-0114

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON WEEKENDS!

135 North Chestatee St. ·

Dahlonega, GA 30533

(706) 867-0123

Entertainment on weekends in the

Starlight Lounge. 

Visit the Rhapsody Grill

Downtown Dahlonega Hosts Appalachian Jams, April 21, 2007 – October 27, 2007
Enjoy Acoustic Mountain Music in Historic Downtown

North Georgia’s mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site every Saturday from 2-6 p.m.  Listeners and musicians alike will enjoy the acoustic bluegrass and old time string music on the Public Square every Saturday.

Dahlonega’s “Appalachian Jam” is produced by Dahlonega’s Downtown Development Authority and Better Hometown Program. The events are made possible with support from the Georgia Council for the Arts’ Grassroots Program, the Bear on the Square Mountain Festival Committee, the Appalachian Studies Center at North Georgia College & State University, the Wiggins Group for Traditional Music, and the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The events are hosted by the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site and are presented in cooperation with the Dahlonega Merchants Association. For information, contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 706-864-3513, or Joel Cordle at 706-864-6133.

2008 PERFORMANCES

Shows will be held May through October at the beautiful Conner House Lawn at the corner of North Chestatee and Warwick Streets.  

May 2 with the exciting Celtic sounds of “Emerald Rose.”

June 6 brings the “Remember When Band” 

Special Independence Day event will feature Curtis and Holly Jones and Friends 

August 1 concert will feature Fools Gold”

 Dahlonega’s popular band “Greybeard” will be featured at the September 5 concert.    T

The series closes with  “Russo & Noe” singing songs of the Rat Pack a la Frank Sinatra-Dean Martin in October

The “First Friday Night Concert Series” is produced by the City of Dahlonega’s Better Hometown Program and Downtown Development Authority. All concerts start at 6:30 p.m.  Dancing and socializing are encouraged.
 

232 Jim Pruitt Rd. · Dahlonega, GA 30533 (706) 429-4922

www.prospectorhall.com

Call 706-429-4922 for ticket information

Owner David Harris, a 20-year pioneer in Georgia wines, takes pride in many Georgia firsts with medals and awards for Georgia-grown premium wines. With his wife Trish, the two have spent the last decade bringing BlackStock to prominence as the most vineyard-designated property in the southeast, having their name appearing on fine wines from Georgia through North Carolina. Browse our gift shop and deli, and sample wines in our tasting room overlooking the vineyard and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This Week at Blackstock Vineyards

Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery is a small family farm situated on a hundred and eighty acres in the heart of the Frogtown District in historic Lumpkin County, Georgia. Located eight miles northeast of the site of the first major US gold rush, Dahlonega, the farm's name was inspired by the property's spectacular view of Lumpkin County's Three Sisters Mountain. While no one knows the origin of the name of Three Sisters Mountain, local residents refer to its three distinctive peaks as Wild Cat, McBrayer, and Rattlesnake. Established in 1996 and bonded in 2000, Three Sisters Vineyards holds the distinction of being "Dahlonega's First Family Farm Winery."

This week at Three Sisters

The Vineyard:
Our 25 acre Vineyard estate is home to plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Touriga Nacional. This mountain top estate was selected after an extensive search. We focused on finding the best site in which red wine grapes could be grown, instead of looking at the number of vines we could plant. Wolf Mountain has 5000 vines planted by hand which are divided into small vineyard lots. The property runs due east to west with south facing slopes. This maximizes sun exposure to vines and clusters, producing the ripest fruit possible. Our 1800 foot elevation provides sun soaked days and cool mountain nights, creating the perfect grape growing environment. After all, wine is really made in the vineyard.

The Lodge: The beautiful Winery at Wolf Mountain is fashioned after a raised, Craftsman-Style cottage and sits atop the cellar which is encased in fieldstone and houses a presentation of early wine-making artifacts. The Lodge represents our hospitality facility for private events and special activities. Currently, no overnight accommodations are available.

Old world rustic decor:
The decor at Wolf Mountain takes you back to the early French wine country. European antiques from the 17th and 18th centuries have been collected and are displayed throughout the winery. Views of Mountain beauty
Situated atop a mountain ridge and surrounded by vineyards, The Winery at Wolf Mountain commands a spectacular view of the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

This week at Wolf Mountain Vineyards

Frogtown is a 57 acre wine estate located at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains equal distance between Dahlonega and Cleveland Georgia. Frogtown encompasses 28 acres of vineyards and a tri-level gravity flow winery specifically designed to produce the unique wines made from Frogtown grapes. Frogtown is home to 28 acres of vineyards planted to 15 different wine grapes varieties, both red and white. Frogtown produces wines under the 'Frogtown' label and the 'Thirteenth Colony' label.The Kritzer family invites you to come and relax on our deck with a glass of our wine and enjoy the views overlooking our vineyards, lake and the North Georgia Mountains.

This week at Frogtown Cellars

Located on 400 rolling acres at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Montaluce loosely translates as “mountain of lights.”  This beautiful, wine country community is based on the Italian ideal of "La Vita Bella," or the beautiful life--centered around family, food, wine and sharing.

The Winery, Tasting Room and Restaurant:
At the Estate’s highest point, guests will discover Montaluce’s state-of-the-art winery, handsome tasting room and the beautiful restaurant Le Vigne. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and rolling vineyards, the Italian-inspired atmosphere presents a place to unwind and enjoy New- and Old-World Italian dishes alongside a thoughtful wine list that includes selections from nearby North Georgia wineries as well as fine wines from Italy and California.

Wine tastings and winery tours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. To 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. The restaurant serves lunch Tuesday through Sunday 11 to 3 p.m. Dinner is served Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday Supper is served 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. .

Coming soon:
In spring 2009, a 66-room hotel will debut and soon thereafter, The Spa at Montaluce will also open its doors creating a true luxury destination only about an hour from Atlanta. Primary and secondary homes and home sites are  also available. 

For a listing of what’s happening this week, please visit us online.

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Our programs are designed to encourage students who are interested in pursuing and enhancing their involvement in the creative arts. Academic and studio instruction will be provided in the areas of Visual Arts, Music, and Communication Arts. The Department will provide opportunities for the student body, the academic community as well as the public to experience the arts through academic instruction, performances, exhibitions, and workshops. NGCSU Events

Explore the night sky at NGCSU
The George E. Coleman Sr. Planetarium at NGCSU is open to the public for one-hour free shows on Friday evenings while the university is in session. Shows begin with a multimedia introduction, transitioning visitors into a simulated outdoor amphitheater under a starry sky. Shows begin promptly at 8 p.m. Fridays, Room 234 of NGCSU's Health & Natural Sciences Building on Sunset Dr., Dahlonega. Public viewing after the planetarium show at the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory on Day Dr., Dahlonega, weather permitting. For weekly updates on planned shows, call the Planetarium at 864-1471. For observatory information, call 864-8642.

The Dahlonega Arts Council's (DAC) mission is to create an environment supportive of the arts through art education. The Center features a gallery of works of local members of the Dahlonega Arts Alliance and provides a venue for live theater and music programs.

Now at the Olde Cannery Gallery