Audra Bullard, Center for Life Enrichment

CLE’s August lineup blends suffrage history, political music, and colorful art workshops to close out the 2026 season.

Downtown Highlands will come alive September 20 as Porchfest 2026 brings five hours of free music, expanded venues, and a lively mix of returning favorites and new performers.

CLE’s July lineup brings bees, brews, and a breathtaking Everest story to the Plateau, offering three programs that spark curiosity and celebrate lifelong learning.

From Founding Mothers to craft cacao, June’s CLE programs offer fresh ways to learn, explore, and savor the season.

CLE opens June with a trio of new creative workshops spanning writing, art, and personal expression.

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.