BRASSTOWN BIG BAND BENEFIT
TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK
Experience the sensational music of the Brasstown Big Band, performing at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Anderson Music Hall Sunday (Mother’s Day), May 9, at 3 p.m. Tickets go on sale this week for a very special afternoon of music by this volunteer group of professional and semi-professional musicians, presented as a benefit performance for the Towns County Fire Rescue Department by the Towns County Fire Corps.
Soaring brass notes from five trumpets, four trombones and five saxophones blend with drums, electric bass, piano keyboard and a vocalist in celebration of the Big Band sound that emerged in the 1930’s, waxed and waned through the 20th century and is still entrancing new audiences in this millennium. Folks at Young Harris College are no exception. In fact, the Brasstown Big Band was conceived in the school’s Fine Arts Department. Dr. Benny Ferguson, Dean of Fine Arts at Young Harris College in Towns County, directs the Brasstown Big Band and has high praise for the talented ensemble of musicians who are volunteering their time for this performance.
“These are top-flight musicians, many with professional entertainment and teaching backgrounds, who come together for the love of music and performing. We’ve played for several area organization fundraisers over the last year, but this will be our largest venue yet,” says Dr. Ferguson of the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee, Georgia.
Ticket prices range from the $5 seats to $10 and $15 in sections closer to the stage, with a $25 ticket front and center as a “Patron” which includes admission to a “Meet the Band Reception” with refreshments and finger foods on site following the performance.
Order tickets online at www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com, at the Fairgrounds office, or by phone at 706-896-4191.
Fire in the Mountains 2010
Alerting chili cooks and chili lovers.
It’s time to dust off your recipes and get ready for the 2010 “Fire In the Mountains Chili Cook-off” to be held on Saturday, May 29, on the square in Hiawassee, Georgia. All proceeds will again benefit the Towns County Fire Department and the event is sponsored by the Towns County Fire Corps Inc. The registration form and rules and the day’s schedule are all on their website.
A new part of the event will be an early morning 5k Run and Walk Race and there will be more entertainment, monetary prizes for First, Second, Third, and also a People’s Choice prize. Break out those recipes and come have a fun day cooking in the mountains
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