john c campbell folk school: The John C. Campbell Folk School annual Wreath Making get-together - 11/23/12 09:36 PM

Now’s your chance to get into the holiday spirit while learning to make a wreath! The John C. Campbell Folk School is having their annual Wreath Making get-together, Thursday, November 29th at 7pm in the Community Room, Keith House. You’ll learn to make decorative holiday wreaths with the supplies provided by the Folk School. All the wreaths created will be  used to beautify the Folk School during the holiday season. Admission is FREE you just need to sign up or call 828.837.2775.                You’ll also have an opportunity on December 1st from 9am - Noon to join in … (1 comments)

john c campbell folk school: Own a piece of Bidstrup Acres on Brasstown Creek in western NC - 07/06/12 10:49 PM
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john c campbell folk school: The perfect Brasstown Creek frontage on 3.40 acres just outside of Murphy, NC - 04/24/12 01:42 AM
Over 230 feet on Brasstown Creek with gentle rolling land and mountain views! … (1 comments)

john c campbell folk school: Over 570 feet on Brasstown Creek in the western NC mountains! - 04/24/12 01:16 AM
Over 570 feet on Brasstown Creek! … (2 comments)

john c campbell folk school: FREE CONCERT!!! John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC - 06/15/11 11:35 AM
FREE CONCERT at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC
Featured Concert: The Blessed BlendTime & Date: 7pm - June 17, 2011Admission: Free, donations welcomeLocation: Festival Barn - weather permitting. The barn has hay bale seating  so you might want to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
The Blessed Blend composes and performs music, blending Native American and Celtic sounds creating a harmony of tribal music from these two ancient and still thriving indigenous cultures. Joseph and Laralyn RiverWind play a wide variety of instruments including drums, flutes, whistles, bagpipes and Celtic Harp. They perform both traditional and original music.
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john c campbell folk school: The snow missed Murphy, NC but you won't want to miss this - 01/25/11 12:31 PM
Well the snow has missed Murphy, NC, but you won't want to miss this Free Concert Thursday night at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC.
Thursday, January 27, 20117:00pm - Admission: Free, donations welcomeLocation: Community Room, Keith House
Karen Mueller is one of the top autoharp and mountain dulcimer players today. Her exciting and innovative performing style, featuring Appalachian, Celtic and contemporary music, has been applauded by critics and audiences from LA to Boston. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine has said "Karen Mueller's touch, timing and taste make her a true virtuoso. Her talent and clarity ... deserve a wide … (1 comments)

john c campbell folk school: Free Concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School - award-winning autoharpist, Ivan Stiles - 09/24/10 12:00 PM

FREE CONCERT FRIDAY NIGHT!
Date: September 24, 2010 Starts at: 7:30 pm Admission: Free, donations welcome Location: Community Room, Keith House
The John C. Campbell Folk School holds some of the best concerts featuring dancers and musicians. We love living in Murphy, NC and attend as many events and concerts as we can, but this Friday night is definitely one we won’t to miss.
Ivan Stiles is an award-winning autoharpist, recording artist, instructor, author and former editor of Autoharp Quarterly magazine. He won the 1991 International Autoharp Championship at Winfield, KS and has been a six-time finalist in that … (1 comments)

john c campbell folk school: FREE Concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School located in Brasstown, NC. featuring Aubrey Atwater - 08/05/10 02:02 PM

Aubrey Atwater Solo Concert
Monday, August 9, 2010 7:00pm - Note earlier time!! Admission: FREE, donations welcome Location: Community Room, Keith House  
 
FREE Concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School located in Brasstown, NC. featuring Aubrey Atwater. Atwater has been at the Folk School this month teaching a Clogging Class and an Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer Class and this Monday night she will be gracing us with a FREE concert.
Aubrey Atwater presents a captivating program of traditional and original folk music performed on guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Irish tin whistle, mandolin, feet, and old-time banjo. She entwines a … (1 comments)

john c campbell folk school: The John C. Campbell Folk School located in Brasstown, NC is a wonderful place to learn and experience all about our mountain heritage. - 07/31/10 01:15 PM

The John C. Campbell Folk School located in Brasstown, NC is a wonderful place to learn and experience all about our mountain heritage. We are truly fortunate to have talented performers and teachers come here and Aubrey Atwater is among them that will be at the Folk School during the month of August. Atwater presents a captivating program of traditional and original folk music performed on guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, Irish tin whistle, mandolin, feet, and old-time banjo. She entwines a moving explanation of the music with stories from her life and musical journey. Aubrey's love of music extends beyond … (3 comments)

john c campbell folk school: Don’t miss this FREE Concert Friday night at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC featuring The Barker Brothers - 07/22/10 07:19 AM
 

Friday Night Concert: July 23, 2010 at 7:30pm Admission: FREE, donations welcome Location: John C. Campbell Festival Barn

 Don’t miss this FREE Concert Friday night at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC featuring The Barker Brothers.  The group’s high energy live performance incorporates an eclectic mix of hard driving bluegrass, Americana, and folk, as well as, their own innovative material. The Barker Brothers, from East Tennessee, are Jeremy, 19, guitar and Jonathan, 15, banjo, along with their parents, Scott, mandolin and Angie, bass. The band also features Westley Harris, 18 playing fiddle. They have opened for Ralph Stanley … (5 comments)

john c campbell folk school: Annual Gala & Benefit Auction at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC - 06/10/10 03:37 PM

Well, it’s auction time here at the Folk School and we are gearing up for the Annual Gala and Benefit Auction at the John C. Campbell Folk School this Saturday night, June 12, 2010 and starts at 5 pm. Last year’s Gala was amazing and this year’s improvements will make the event even better. For the first time this year they will be adding an online auction to the festivities. This event helps strengthen your Folk School and allows folks to get a glimpse of the beautiful work done by our instructors and students. 
June 12, 2010 5:00-6:45 PM - Silent … (1 comments)

john c campbell folk school: FREE Celtic Music Concert Thursday night at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC - 05/26/10 04:01 AM

Looking to start off the weekend a little early? This FREE Celtic Music Concert Thursday night at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC would make the perfect start to another great weekend in the North Carolina mountains.
May 27, 2010 7:00pm (Thursday night!) Keith House Community Room Admission: Free, donations welcome
Lorinda Jones grew up in a musical family in a small town in South Central Kentucky. She began performing at an early age, and has pursued music through a wide range of instruments including piano, oboe, dulcimer, tin whistle, psaltery, zither, autoharp, and guitar, as well … (2 comments)

john c campbell folk school: FREE Concert featuring the Buzzard Mountain Boys at the Folk School in Brasstown, NC! - 05/20/10 02:18 PM

 
Come on out and enjoy a FREE evening at the John C. Campbell Folk School located in beautiful Brasstown, NC.  Just minutes from Murphy, NC!
 
Buzzard Mountain Boys
Friday, May 21, 2010 Starts At: 7:30pm Admission: Free, donations welcome Location: Festival Barn
 
Joe Bob Matteson and Jim Bob White are The Buzzard Mountain Boys. These two guys play an amusing selection of Bother Duet, Bluegrass and Old-Time music, interspersed with enough corny humor to warm your heart and take you back to the days of the traveling minstrels!  Joe is an accomplished mandolin, guitar, and tenor-banjo player.  Jim plays a … (5 comments)

john c campbell folk school: What to do on a Friday Night in Murphy, NC...Come to the FREE Concert at the Folk School - 05/12/10 02:22 AM

 
Okay so you're wondering what to do Friday night while you're in Murphy, NC? Come on out and enjoy a FREE evening at the John C. Campbell Folk School located in beautiful Brasstown, NC. Just minutes from Murphy, NC!
Brasstown Ringers Spring Concert

Friday, May 14, 2010Starts at 7:30pmAdmission: Free, donations welcome Location: Community Room, Keith House
Brasstown Ringers, the community handbell group of western North Carolina and north Georgia continues to challenge its ringers and its audiences with new and exciting music, as well as old favorites. The choir rings on six octaves of Schulmerich bells, … (5 comments)

john c campbell folk school: John C. Campbell Folk School "Emphy Bowls" Fund Raiser in Brasstown, NC - 03/14/10 01:06 PM
Share a hearty meal with friends... enjoy an evening at the John C. Campbell Folk School... AND help support our local food banks.
 
Tickets are $25 Event begins March 20, 2010 at 5 pm.Location:Olive Dame Campbell Dining Hall
First, select a handcrafted bowl from a collection donated by area potters. Next, fill your bowl with a hearty meal of soup, salad, bread and dessert. Enjoy live entertainment and the company of new and old friends. Take your bowl home with you to keep as a reminder of hunger in our local and global communities.
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john c campbell folk school: Brasstown, NC Acreage for Sale - Walk to the Folk School! - 02/27/10 04:44 AM


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BRASSTOWN NORTH CAROLINA UNRESTRICTED 3.89 +/-acres with nice flowing creek, huge garden area, views, paved access and a 3BR septic system already installed. Located in Brasstown, NC and you can walk to post office, Clay’s Corner and the John C. Campbell Folk School. For more info see Brasstown. $120,000 NC #109239

Lee & Carol Barbour 1.800.837.9199  www.MountainLivingTeam.com
 
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john c campbell folk school: FREE CONCERT at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC - 02/08/10 10:13 PM
 
Free Concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown, NC
  Featured Concert: Buck & NelsonDate & Time: 7:30 pm - February 12, 2010 Admission: Free, donations welcome Location: Community Room, Keith House
David Buchanan and Nelson Thomas, aka Buck & Nelson, have been performing music together since the mid 1970’s. They began learning the basics of music and playing string instruments in the basement of Nelson's parent's house. For the past 20 years they have also performed solo, with a number of other musicians, and at many venues including performing in “The Reach of Song” (Georgia’s Official Historical … (0 comments)

john c campbell folk school: Sites to see driving or biking around the Cherokee County, NC mountains! - 02/03/10 09:40 AM

This is one of my favorite trees in Murphy, NC. If you're in Murphy and headed over the the Murphy Medical Center, Tri-County Community College or the John C. Campbell Folk School you'll get a chance to see this pasture full of beautiful trees. This day there was a little cold mist and fog, but don't they have such character? Just another lovely site as you're driving or biking around the Cherokee County, NC mountains!
If you'd like more information on the NC, GA and TM mountains visit www.LeeAndCarol.com
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john c campbell folk school: A Visit to the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC - 11/21/09 02:25 PM

It was a beautiful sunny and blue sky day as my cousin from Maggie Valley, NC stopped by for a visit. We had a great lunch at the Italian Cafe and then headed over to the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. We spent lots of time in the Gift Shop and picked up some watercolor note cards by Margo Locke, and various other pottery items. The Folk School was having weekend classes so we were invited to take the self-tour of the classes and observe their creative makings. First we spent a little time in the History … (9 comments)

john c campbell folk school: Folk School Fall Festival in Brasstown, NC - 09/30/09 09:01 AM

Folk School Fall Festival in Brasstown, NC is here again! Come join us at the John C. Campbell Folk School October 3 & 4th, 10 am -5 pm. One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region, Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage. Fine craft, craft-making demonstrations, music and dance performances, kids' activities, tasty food, and a visit to the school's Craft Shop and History Center make Fall Festival a great way to begin the autumn season.
Handmade Craft for SaleOver 200 juried and non-juried craftspeople will offer their handcrafted items … (0 comments)

 
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS, Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA  (Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA)

Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS

Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Murphy, NC

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Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA

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Lee and Carol Barbour - The Mountain Living Team are Realtors in the Murphy, NC mountains and live, play and sell real estate in Murphy and Hayesville NC and Hiawassee, Blairsville and Blue Ridge GA and Copperhill TN. Follow our blog to see the scenery, outdoor activities, homes, land and mountain lifestyle we love!



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