Every Month
Andrews Art Museum
The museum is open Friday-Sunday from 1-5 pm. Call Margaret at 828-361-8602 for more information.
Bi-monthly Saturday Night Dances
Bi-monthly Saturday night dances at the John C. Campbell Folk School, 8-11 pm. Contra and square dances for adults, children, beginners, singles, and couples, with live music and callers from near and far. Visit the John C. Campbell Folk School web site or call 828-837-2775 or 800-365-5724 for more information or www.folkschool.org.
Fireside Friday
Second Friday of every month, featuring local writers, poets, and musicians. 5-7 pm. at Curiosity Shop Bookstore.
Folk School Concerts
Folk School Concerts are open to the public. They are scheduled for most (but not all) Friday evenings at 7:30 pm. The public is welcome to enjoy a public display of Folk School student crafts from 6:40-7:00 pm in the Keith House Community Room, where the concerts are held. Free Admission.
Heritage Partners
The Hertiage Partners will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at City Hall /Murphy Electric Power Board conference room, 4.00 p.m. (July and August meetings at the Old L&N Depot). Visit www.heritagepartners.org for more information.
Murphy Mornings
Open Saturdays from 10 am- 2pm, April-October in the pocketparks on the corners of Peachtree and Tennessee streets, downtown Murphy, featuring Cedar Valley Farmer's Market; quilters and crafters welcome. For more information call Jeremiah Smith at 828-361-7505.
Murphy Public Library
Story time for preschoolers and caregivers every Monday at 10 a.m. Enjoy books, music, rhymes, and fun. It's free! For more information, call Children's Librarian Maureen McGee at 828-837-2025.
Music in the Shoppes of Murphy
The 1st Friday of each month, March thru October, a live band performs from 7-10 p.m. The 3rd Friday of each month is Dance Night at the Daily Grind. Other events include wine tastings. For more information contact the Daily Grind at 828-835-7322.
Monthly Events
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
29-Aug 1, 5-8
Fiddler on the Roof
will be performed by the Licklog Players at the Peacock Playhouse Players in Hayesville. A timeless musical classical chronicling the lives of Tevia & his family in Czarist Russia. For more information call: 828-389-8636 or visit www.licklogplayers.corg
August
14
Business Expo/Job Fair
Three counties will come together for a major business expo/job fair beginning at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event will showcase area businesses and provide job seekers an opportunity to apply for employment. It will be held in the former Coats American building in Marble, NC. For more information call Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce: 828-837-2242.
September
Leading Ladies
will be performed September 17-19 & September 24-26 by the Licklog Players at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville. Follow the adventures of two down on their luck. Shakespearean actors forced to play the Moose Lodge. For more information call: 828-389-8636 or visit www.licklogplayers.org.
4
10th Annual Heritage Walk & Festival
Enjoy a step back in time with this celebration of Cherokee County. Enjoy all-day historic walking tours and a heritage festival celebrating area artists, crafters, growers, food, live stage entertainment, and more. All events are free and open to the public. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in historic downtown Murphy and the Old L&N Depot. For more information call Barbara Hughes: 828-837-6821 or visit www.heritagepartners.org.
18
Kids' Fair
will be held in the Konehete Park in downtown Murphy from 10 am-4 pm. For more information call Family Resources: 828-837-3460.
18
"Two Hours from Anywhere"
For the 20th consecutive year, Murphy Medical Center will bring our community together in support of better health. This year's 5k run, 2-mile heart walk, and kids' fun run will benefit the fight against breast cancer by helping Murphy Medical Center purchase Digital Mammography Imaging Equipment. For more information call: Kathi Osborne at 828-835-7506.
October
Smell of the Kill
will be performed October 29-31 & November 5-7 by the Licklog Players at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville. Ladies have you ever had the urge to do away with your husbands? Follow three wives who may follow that urge! For more information call:828-389-8636 or visit www.licklogplayers.org.
2-3
Folk School Fall Festival
10 am-5 pm. Celebrate the rich heritage of the Appalachians at the annual Fall Festival, featuring approximately 200 crafts people. Continous live music and dancing, craft demonstrations, good food, and much more. For more information call: 828-837-2775/800-365-5724 or visit www.folkschool.org.
9
15th Annual Cherokee County Chamber Chili Cook Off
Competition for trophies for the best chili based on judges and public vote. For more information call: 828-837-2242.
30
Halloween Festival
at Family Resources from 4-8 pm. Free cotton candy & popcorn. For more information call: 828-837-3460.
November
7
Annual Blacksmith Auction
2-5 pm at the John C. Campbell Folk School features some of the finest artist-blacksmith work, as well as other unique, handcrafted items. For more information call: 828-837-2775/800-365-5724 or visit www.folkschool.org.
19
The Murphy Hometown Christmas Celebration
begins at 6 pm, Friday with a tree lighting ceremony, music and entertainment. Shopping day will be Saturday, November 20, complete with Santa strolling around town and merchants offering incentives to shoppers such as sales, snacks, etc. For more information call Barbara Hughes: 828-837-6821.
December
4
Hometown Christmas Parade
Downtown Murphy. Crafts, food, entertainment, and parade. The events begin at 2 pm. For more information call Barbara Hughes: 828-837-6821.
5
Fireside Sale
at John C. Campbell Folk School 10-5 pm. Stroll through the beautifully decorated Keith House. Cozy up to the fire in the Community Room and shop for holiday gifts made by local and regional artists. For more information call: 828-837-2775/800-365-5724 or visit www.folkschool.org.
7
A Christmas Story
will be performes by the Licklog Players at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville. Wonderful family Christmas Season Classic. See Ralphie and his Red Rider BB Gun. For more information call: 828-389-8636 or visit www.licklogplayers.org.
11
Andrews Night Time Christmas Parade
Downtown Andrews Parade. Contact Wendell or Sarah Hedden for more information: 828-321-4377.
14
Santa
will be at Murphy Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 3-5 pm. Sponsored by Family Resources. For more information call: 828-837-3460.
31
16th Annual New Year's Eve Possum Drop
At Clay's Corner in Brasstown, NC. Ring in the New Year with a Miss Possum Contest, bluegrass music, Little Brasstown Church Choir, the Blessing, cider and good clean fun. For more information call: 828-837-3797.
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