Audra Bullard, Center for Life Enrichment

On Sunday, September 21, the heart of Highlands will pulse with rhythm, harmony, and hometown pride as Porchfest returns for its fifth year of free, feel-good music and community celebration.

For the ambitious Highlands Porchfest, set for Sunday, September 21, the entire downtown will transform into a vibrant musical venue.

This August, The Center for Life Enrichment spotlights local literary giant Ron Rash, the legacy of Rosie the Riveter, and the fascinating inner workings of the
surgical theater.

For the ambitious Highlands Porchfest, set for Sunday, September 21, the entire downtown will serve as the musical venue. For more information, or to help (this’ll require a lot of hands), visit highlandsporchfest.com.

Dive into politics, science, history, and the intricacies found in a glass of wine with the Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment. For a full list of June’s offerings, visit clehighlands.com. 

Small Plates, Spirits, Spies and Shells – it’s the Age of Enlightenment at the Center for Life Enrichment.

Everyone’s invited to The Center for Life Enrichment’s Opening Season Soiree, an exclusive preview of the upcoming 2025 Season of discovery and enlightenment – 5:00 P.M. Friday, June 6, at Highlands Wine & Provisions. Call (828) 526-8811 or visit CLE’s website to RSVP.

Highlands Porchfest brings the happy sounds to downtown, including local favorites and artists new to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, September 15. For information on musicians, venues, sponsors, schedules, and more, visit highlandsporchfest.com.

The Center for Life Enrichment’s 2024 curriculum unveils the world and the people who give it flavor.