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Any Chance to Entertain
Southern hospitality is more than a saying, it’s a way of life here on the Plateau. Whether it’s a house full of friends and family visiting for the weekend, a cocktail party, backyard barbecue, or intimate dinner party, we welcome the chance to entertain. It goes without saying that good food is central to any gathering but who has the …
Highlands Food and Wine Festival
November 9 through 12 are the dates for this year’s Highlands Food & Wine Festival. If last year’s event is any indication, it’s going to be one heck of a party. The schedule for this four-day celebration is jam-packed with food, wine, live music, and it all kicks off with the Grand Tasting, November 9, at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on …
This Takes the Cake
Kat Evans has been visiting Highlands with her family for 40 years. One year she decided to see what the winters were like and never left. Kat and Annelize, her partner of 8 years, raise chickens for their amazing eggs, society finches for their beautiful songs, and rescue dogs and cats for their unconditional love. They love growing fresh herbs …
Wine Talk
I’ve been a fan of this producer of Sancerre for years and happened upon a bottle last week. As I opened my bottle of Henri Bourgeios “Petite Bourgeios” Sauvignon Blanc (not technically a Sancerre) and poured a glass, the room was filled with aromas of lemon, gooseberry and wet stone. I sat outside to enjoy my wine under …
Adair Brothers Smokehouse
I grew up reveling in barbecue. It was serious in my family. My dad could wax eloquently on the great divide between North Carolina Barbecue (for those of you who aren’t Tar Heels, Eastern North Carolina Barbecue is vinegar-based, Western is tomato-based). Dad, who grew up in Greensboro, attended the Church of Eastern Barbecue. Mom, naturally, served up tomato-based barbecue that …
Interlude Concerts
The Interlude Concerts, so well attended in July, will continue for the month of August. These concerts began years ago when Rev. Hunter Coleman of First Presbyterian Church and Father Mike Jones of The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation decided to create a new ministry for Highlands. They realized it was sometimes difficult for residents and visitors to slow down …
My First & Deepest Love
Is it nature or nurture or just plain luck that shapes a person’s destiny? For Z. Alexander it is a marvelous conspiracy of all. His mother, Susan, a visual artist, and father, Zorki, a musician, immersed him in the performing and visual arts early on. At three he was already holding audiences captive. Now, at the ripe old age of …
HCP’s Crossing Delancey
This August, the Highlands Cashiers Players debuts “Crossing Delancey” by Susan Sandler during their Eclipse Theatre Weekend. HCP is taking part in this solar event by having special showings August 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 P.M. Instead of two weekends, viewers now have three weekends to enjoy this New York romance, marking the return of director Dr. Ronnie Spilton, …
Dance, Broadway & Beatles
The Highlands Performing Arts Center will present a variety of concerts in September. Saturday, September 16, brings Taylor 2 back to Highlands. Taylor 2 is part of the Paul Taylor American Modern Dance company from New York City. Paul Taylor (in his 90’s) was a dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company. He was invited by George Balanchine to be a …
Vega Quartet Residency
The Vega Quartet has been performing at the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival for many seasons. This year, they will be in residency on The Plateau in October, offering many opportunities for music lovers of all ages to experience their talent. The Vega String Quartet, Quartet-in-Residence at Emory University, is known for cultivating a new generation of chamber music lovers through …
Village Square Art Show
When planning a summer trip to the mountains, think about scheduling it for the weekend of August 26 and 27 so you can attend the popular Highlands Village Square Art & Craft Show. Cool off at 4118-feet while browsing over 80 booths filled with high quality local and regionally made fine art and crafts. Rustic furniture, leather purses, blacksmithing, home …
Taylor Made
Rumors that Pat Taylor Pottery has gone out of business are greatly exaggerated. He happily reports that when he isn’t up to his elbows in town business as Mayor of Highlands, he’s up to his elbows in clay. You’ll have the chance to see the superb result. His latest series of animal jugs will be featured at Smitten’s Third Thursday. All …
