YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Young Harris College invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia 30582.
- On Saturday, February 11 at 7 p.m., YHC’s Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society will present “Unlucky in Love,” the annual Valentine’s Day Cabaret Fundraiser in Suber Banquet Hall. Talented students will perform a variety of short musical and dramatic bits related to the themes of love and heartbreak. Tickets include the show and desserts and are $15 per person and $25 per couple. Cash or check only. Plan ahead—seating is limited! You can call (706) 379-5182 for additional details.
- On Tuesday, February 14 at 7 p.m., the Faculty Artist Recital featuring Dr. Richard Knepp and the Romantic Guitar will be held in Susan B. Harris Chapel. Admission is free.
- On Tuesday, February 21 at 7 p.m., the Mu Phi Epsilon Member Recital will be held in Glenn~McGinnis Hall. Admission is free; donations are welcome.
- From Wednesday, February 22—Saturday, February 25, Theatre Young Harris will present “The Robber Bridegroom” by Alfred Uhry at Dobbs Theatre, Goolsby Center. Written by Alfred Uhry with music by Robert Waldman, “The Robber Bridegroom” is a darkly comic South fairytale set in eighteenth-century Mississippi. The musical follows a rascally yet charming bandit in love with the only daughter of the richest plantation owner in the land. Their courtship goes awry thanks to a wicked stepmother, an evil thief, and a talking head in a trunk. This bluegrass musical is loaded with innuendo, mistaken identities, and wacky hijinks. The “Pay What You Can” Preview is Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Regular performances are Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors 65+ or with YHC ID. Contributions are accepted during the “Pay What You Can” Preview. The Box Office is open Monday–Friday from 3–5 p.m. in the lobby of Goolsby Center and at (706) 379-4307. Tickets are also available online at yhc.edu/boxoffice. Plan ahead—seating is limited!
- On Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m., Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Gina Dropp presents “Call It Surviving – A Queer Drama,” an original staged reading for mature audiences. The performance will be in Dobbs Theatre, Goolsby Center. Admission is free; donations are welcome.
For more information about the above events, please contact YHC Fine Arts at (706) 379-5182.
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its undergraduate, Early College, and MAT programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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