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This Takes the Cake
Rebecca Shuler grew up with a grandmother who loved to cook. “Dolly” Ramey was known for her classic Southern meals, especially her fried chicken. Rebecca remembers her Granny fixing chicken for every church function and to give away to pastors in the area. Shuler, who is the Highlands town clerk, carries on Dolly’s legacy with another one of the family’s …
Dine out for Life
The Western North Carolina AIDS Project’s 14th Annual Dining Out For Life is happening again on Thursday, April 28. “This is WNCAP’s largest fundraiser of the year and biggest community event,” says Jesse Oates Vest, Special Events Coordinator for the agency. There are over 115 restaurants participating throughout seven counties that day and over 250 volunteers who help make it …
Killer Kale Salad
It seems like only a few years ago, kale was practically a forgotten part of Americans’ diet. Now, thanks to some innovative recipes and a greater commitment to eating healthy, kale is back on the menu. That’s good news for all of us. Kale is packed with all sorts of good things. Its only drawback is the sometimes bitter taste …
An Unforgettable Experience
Just last month, someone came up to me and complained that my restaurant reviews are relentlessly positive. This perspective, he maintained, gives them all the necessary flavor and resiliency of a pile of overcooked kale. OK, I can argue the point, but I’ll also concede that the illusion of unrealistic sunshine is predicated on two immutable facts. First, my personality …
No Place Like Holmes
“Come, Watson, come!” he cried. “The game is afoot. Not a word! Into your clothes and come!” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle may not have coined the phrase, “the game is afoot,” but it certainly brings to mind his famous detective. When you think of Sherlock Holmes, you’re no doubt picturing a character created by Broadway actor William Hooker Gillette. Gillette …
A Man of the Arts
Lucien Harris III was an American painter of natural subjects. He was a self-taught artist best known for his observations of the interactions of plants and animals. Harris worked as a naturalist painter, and was immensely influenced by his father, a highly regarded lepidopterist. Harris was a native of Atlanta, a Navy aviator, and a veteran of World War II. …
A Spring Opening
The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers opens an exciting art season with its first artist reception at 4:30 PM Monday, April 25, in the Atrium at The Bascom, 323 Franklin Road in Highlands. Presentation starts at 5:00 PM and will feature artist Holly Klaine, a new and emerging artist in the ALHC. This event is free and open to the community. …
Music in the Garden
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival celebrates its milestone 35th anniversary season with a special program – “Chamber Music in the Garden!” on Sunday, May 15, in Mershon Hall at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Set in these stunning surroundings, in the midst of the new blockbuster Dale Chihuly glass exhibit, the international award-winning Vega String Quartet will perform “Spring” by Vivaldi; …
Drama Camp: It’s All an Act
The Highlands Playhouse is always growing and looking for ways to entertain and engage the entire community. From the summer series of professional stage productions to the year-round, first-run movie theater, it offers something for everyone. This summer marks the return of the Children’s Theatre Camp. This program offers campers a chance to work with a team of professional actors to …
A Can’t Miss Season
We decided to shake things up this year! We’ve included new entertainment genres with an illusionist/mentalist and comedy and satire along with our favorites of Broadway, bluegrass, and retro-rock. The season starts off with Travis LeDoyt, who The New York Times dubbed “the best young Elvis.” He’ll perform two concerts, June 17 and 18. Travis only sings Elvis’ songs from …
Plateau Gallery News
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts offers free exhibitions, unique education, and community outreach through workshops, classes, and lectures. Gallery hours are 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday; and noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Call (828) 526-4949 or visit thebascom.org to learn about seasonal programs, classes, events. Mountain Mist Gallery of Cashiers represents some …
Wearable Sculpture
Elizabeth Haskins is a classic silversmith. Even though she was steeped in the arts as a child, she didn’t latch onto her true medium until college. At the insistence of a professor she took a jewelry-making class. It was love at first strike. “It was a challenge, but I loved the aspect of building small sculptures, using torches …
