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The Art of Regeneration
The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers is privileged to have Kristina Rose Baker, the Bascom’s Community Artist in Residence, as speaker at its August meeting. Her presentation will be in the Bascom Atrium at 5:00 P.M., Monday, August 29. Ms. Baker received her Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting, from Rhode Island School of Design in 2015, preceded by attendance at the …
For Your Viewing Pleasure
Throughout the summer, applause can be heard reverberating along the walls of the Highlands Playhouse. This summer season’s theatre line-up has included “Chicago,” “A Grand Night for Singing,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Piano Man.” August begins with “Steel Magnolias,” a valentine to the joys and heartache that shadow a circle of friends. The show focuses on the women of a small …
Art as Story, Story as Art
Byron Tenesaca, The Bascom’s current Artist-in-Residence, has one foot in Equador and the other happily planted in Highlands. In 2005 his mom moved the family to the States, away from an unstable political environment. Starting middle school as a non-English speaker was difficult enough, but Byron became a target of bullies. What’s a kid to do when he’s trying to …
Run It for the Fun of It
Sign up now for the Rotary Club of Highlands’ Twilight 5k, held August 20, at 6:00 P.M. Yes, it’s a race but it’s also an outdoor event for the entire family. Walkers and families with strollers are encouraged to participate and yet the course is challenging enough for faster runners. There will be live music throughout the evening so …
Set Faces to Stun
If you’re a follower of cosmic events, mark this on your calendar – next year’s calendar. The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau is one of the few places in North Carolina where you can witness an extremely rare celestial phenomenon a total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Towns in Jackson and Macon Counties are in the direct path of The Great American …
Highlands Own Arts & Crafts Show
August marks the ebbing of summer with the anticipation of the coming fall season. Most of us have heeded the siren call of at least one arts and crafts show, maybe more, because who can resist the chance to see all those carefully handcrafted items in one place? For many craft show aficionados, autumn is the true start …
Labor Day Art Show
The Village Green in Cashiers will be filled with more than 80 premier artisans from throughout the Southeast as the 7th Annual Cashiers Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show kicks off on Saturday, September 3, and continues throughout the day on Sunday, September 4. This year’s event sports a new name, “Art for a Cause.” Sponsored by the Rotary …
Village Square Art Show
Looking to escape the summer heat? At an elevation of 4,118 feet, Highlands is the place to be. Looking for mountain-made crafts and art? The Village Square Art & Craft Show is the place to go. Whether you live in Highlands or are just visiting, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to shop for high quality art and crafts the …
Black Tie and Blue Jeans
On September 10 at 8:00 P.M. The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands is presenting a Black Tie and Blue Jeans concert by renowned pianist Robert Henry. As an educator, Henry presents lectures, master classes, youth concerts, and has been featured in American Music Teacher, Gramophone, and Clavier. He has served as recitalist, clinician, and juror for state, regional, …
Rise and Shine for Highlands
August is here and it’s time to party! Rise and Shine and put on your dancing shoes. The 2nd Annual Rise and Shine celebration is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on August 7 at The Bascom. Mark your calendars for an evening of cocktails, barbecue, and dancing music. The evening will be full of enjoyment starting with cocktails, then a delicious barbecue …
Summer Festival
What does being a Scaly Mountain resident mean? Are we that little community half way between going up or down the hill? Heck no! Ask anyone from Scaly Mountain what it means to live in this great community and he or she will burst with pride. Y’all are invited to take part in our annual Summer Festival on Saturday …
Hope Lives Here
On August 5, hundreds of Highlanders will join together at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Highlands to help save more lives from cancer. The event will take place from 6:00 PM to 12:00 PM at the Highlands Rec Park. Entertainment will be provided by Hurricane Creek, Jay Drummonds, and many more. There will also be a Cancer …
