Monthly Calendar of Events in Bryson City and the
Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

Come experience  the sounds of local musicians as they demonstrate their talents. Have a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - anything unplugged - and want to play, please come! Larry Barnett of Grandpa's Music in Bryson City facilitates the jams. Want additional information about this or other programs offered at the Marianna Black Library, please click here or call 828-488-2382.

Beggining Saturday February 4, this is a two day class on Saturdays in February ( Feb. 4 and 11) This class is for beginners or people who would like a refresher course in the basics. Students can choose one of two easy projects. For more information, or to register for the class, please click here to log onto the Stecoah Valley Center's website, or call 828-479-3364.

Come join Land Trust for the Little Tennessee's Land Stewardship Director, Dennis Desmond, for a winter walk along the Little Tennessee River at Needmore to the old Brush Creek Farm. The walk will lead to a secluded cove! People are encouraged to carpool as parking on Needmore is limited. For more information on the walk, directions or to RSVP, contact Jill at outreach@ltlt.org or 828-524-2711 ext. 209.

For more information on Land trust for the Little Tennessee organization, please click here.

You are invited to a FREE Bluegrass Benefit Concert featuring Cody Shuler and Pine Mountain Railroad this Saturday, February 4, at 7:00 pm at Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City. This bebefit, "Giving Hope," is for The Hope Chest located in Asheville, which helps women with cancer who have no insurance or insufficient insurance to cover the cost of treatment in 22 Western North Carolina Counties. The benefit is organized by Linda Wike, who is a cancer survivor who was helped by The Hope Chest.

Bring your Valentine to the mountains for a romantic getaway with outdoor adventure during the day and a romantic evening snuggled up around the fire in the evening!

For more information or for reservations, please click here or call 800-849-2258.

What a sweet way to support your local library! Area chocolatiers compete for prizes and you get to sample these delectable goodies all made from scratch. Fundraiser for the Friends of the Marianna Black Library. $6 admission. $1 off for Friends of the Marianna Black Library members. Kids under 6 are free. Contact the library for more information at 828-488-3030. 

Applications for chocolatiers are due by February 4th and may be downloaded by clicking here.

Beginning Saturday, February 11, this is a three day class on Saturdays in February (Feb. 11, 18 and 25) In this Winter Craft Series class you will learn the basics of piecing a quilt top using a sewing machine, including how to properly use a rotary cutter to cut your fabric. Students should be comfortable using a sewing machine. For more information, or to register for the class, please log onto the Stecoah Valley Center's website by clicking here, or call the Stecoah Gallery at 828-479-3364.

As part of the Classic Movies Series at the Marianna Black Library, "Roman Holiday" featuring Audrey Hepburn will be playing at 4:00 p.m. For more information on this or other programs offered through the Marianna Black Library, please click here; or call 828-488-2382.

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR) is pleased to announce the PEANUTS™ Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Excursion and Valentine Sweetheart Train. Passengers will join Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy for old fashioned Valentine's Day fun based on the popular television episode titled by the same name. This special event train will depart the historic Bryson City depot and travel along the Tuckasegee River to Dillsboro for a 1 1/2 hour layover. Enjoy special Valentine's activities as well as a relaxing afternoon in the quaint town of Dillsboro.

For more information on this and other events with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad or to book this excursion, please click here or call 800-872-4681,

Instructor Rob Withrow will bring mugs pre-prepared for you to add your own face design - a self portrait; a caricature; your favorite animal; something whimsical - the choice is yours to create. After the class, Rob will take your creation back to his studio, add a handle, glaze and fire it. He will then bring the finished mugs back to Stecoah for you to pick up (usually takes a week). Participants will need to wear clothes they don't mind getting messy and/or bring an apron. Please call ahead to register for the class. Tuition is $25.

For more information on this and other classes and events being held at the Stecoah Valley Center, please click here or call 828-479-3364.

Featuring two of the country's finest players of the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer, Lois Hornbostel and Ehukai Teves, playing spirited traditional Southern Appalachian, Celtic, Hawaiian, and other World Music. Lois is one of the country's favorite dulcimer players and producer of the week-long event in June, "Dulcimerville"." Ehukai, one of Hawaii's best musicians, also plays bass, guitar, ukulele, and more, and has composed over 300 songs. Together their music is inspired and joyous.

After the performance, stay and enjoy refreshments and an exhibition of the Swain County Center for the Arts permanent collection.

Come experience the sounds od local musicians as they demonstrate their talents. Have a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - anything unplugged - and want to play along, please come! Larry Barnett of Grandpa's Music in Bryson City facilitates the jams. Want more information about this or other programs offered at the Marianna Black Library,  pelase click here or call 828-488-2382.

The season opener for slalom and wildwater racing in the US. Come watch great whitewater athletes kick off the paddling year!

For more information on this and other events sponsored by the Nantahala Outdoor Center, please click here or call 888-905-7238.