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Travelin’ Light
Fall is here! October is one of the best months of the year for fly fishing. The water temperature for trout activity is optimal, hatches are plentiful, and the fish are biting! It’s time to get in the water! But stop me if you’ve heard this one: It’s a beautiful morning and you want to get some fishing in before …
A Relaxing Meander
Recently I was in the mood for not so much a hike as a relaxing meander through the woods somewhere, and none of my usual go-to trails seemed appealing. A local hiking connoisseur suggested hiking the Bartram Trail from Hickory Knut Gap Road to the summit of Scaly Mountain, and sure enough, that satisfied my itch. A willing adventure buddy …
Appellation Celebration
Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine, and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. To qualify for an award, a wine list must present complete, accurate information, including vintages and appellations for all selections. In August, Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro on Main Street in Highlands was awarded the …
Labels Matter
Anyone who has a retail wine establishment can tell you that a label really matters. Some wineries have created such an attractive package that they eventually put less effort into the wine itself. On the other side, of course, there are wineries that have adopted such an off-putting package that no amount of attention to the actual wine will …
A Generous Pour, And More
The Highlands Food and Wine Festival is back from November 9 through the 12, and includes a full schedule of activities and even more ways to participate. New this year, the festival has partnered with ZeroHero and will be composting all food waste and donating it to local farms on the Plateau. So not only is the festival fun, …
Comfort on a Platter
Scott Paxton has creativity in his blood. Most people know him as actor, director, and co-creator of The Instant Theatre Company in Highlands; and if you’ve ever been invited to his log cabin for dinner, you know his talents extend to the kitchen. When Scott was newly married to actress Collin Wilcox Paxton he recalls Collin had a friend who …
4118 Kitchen + Bar
4118 Kitchen and Bar fills a particular niche in the Highlands restaurant landscape. It’s carefully calibrated to foster conversation, from hushed intimacies to lively friend-to-friend-to- friend debates. It fills the same space that in the UK would be occupied by the corner pub, a gathering spot where you and your love or you and your friends can unwind the day …
The Vega String Quartet
While the regular season of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival may be over, there is still one more special event to look forward to. The Vega String Quartet is returning for a mini residency October 13 and 14. The quartet is passionate about creating and cultivating a new generation of chamber music lovers through dynamic performances and innovative community engagement. …
Guilty Conscience
The Highlands Cashiers Players are bringing the second show of their 2017-2018 season to the stage October 12 through October 22, “Guilty Conscience,” by William Link and Richard L. Levinson. It’s hard to go into detail about this production without giving away the plot. Let’s just say it’s filled with twists, intrigue, and surprises. It’s the story of a brilliant …
A Theatrical Investment
Kathryn Potts, daughter of long-time production stage manager for the Highlands Performing Arts Center and Highlands Cashiers Players Megan Potts, recently received The Highlands Cashiers Players’ first Education Grant. Katy is attending Ithaca College this year as a freshman majoring in technical theater design. Katy has grown up with the Highlands Cashiers Players and her passion for theater started when she was …
Celebrating the South with Soulful Color
If Art existed as a map, Nancy Everett would poke colorful pins all over the places (mediums and styles) she’s enjoyed. It’s safe to assume most of them are way outside the lines. With a BFA in Art from the University of Georgia, Nancy loves to spend time exploring her creative calling. Of course, Art never nudged out family and …
Meet the Moulthrops
The Moulthrop family of Marietta, Georgia, includes three generations of world-renowned wood turners – Ed, Philip, and Matt, each of whom has contributed his own unique style to the medium. They are among the most celebrated and collectable contemporary wood artists worldwide. Their work is included in numerous major collections, including the permanent collections of the Carnegie Museum of Art …
