Cheers to a Simpler Christmas

There’s beauty in simplicity when infusing a splash of holiday cheer throughout the house.

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Festival of Lights

Everyone – everyone – is invited to the lighting of the first candle of the Menorah at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands on the

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Winter Wonderland

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark, dark nights

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Beauty of Live Theater

2017 is proving a grand year for the Highlands Playhouse.  Our first production of the season, “Cabaret,” opened on June 22 to record crowds.  Despite turning 50 last year, the musical still remains quite relevant to modern audiences.  The storyline has undergone a twist or two as it has been updated over the years, but somehow remains both puckish and …

In League With The Arts

The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers’ August program will be given by local artist ML Carpenter-Bilbro. The presentation, which begins at 5:00 P.M., August 28 at The Bascom, following social time at 4:30 P.M., will be a description of the basics of clay sculpture, covering both the firing method and the creation of a mold for bronze and resin editions.  A …

When Magic Starts to Happen

Adam Pletzke believes so deeply that Nature and healing go hand-in-hand that his life work focuses on physical and visual tools to re-connect us to the earth.  Through his healing touch of massage and his iconic photographic imagery of Nature, he’s able to undo the stress we store in our muscles and minds. When you walk into his massage studio …


Reignite Your Passion

Susie deVille, Founder and CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute, launched the Institute to solve a painful problem that the vast majority of individuals suffer from – the false belief that they are not creative.  Susie knows that creativity gone unexpressed is toxic – a slippery slope that leads to a closing down of mind, body, and spirit.  When expressed, …

Beers, Bites, & A Bodacious Night

Talk to anyone who remembers Highlands from the Good Old Days, and eventually you’ll hear the story of Helen’s Barn.  This venerable local landmark, which was erected just off of Main Street where Wright Square stands today, featured square dances, exuberant bluegrass music, and raucous good times. Relationships were created, nurtured and sustained by evenings at Helen’s Barn and it’s common …

Bark, Beer & Barbecue

After a three-year hiatus, one of the most fondly-remembered fundraisers and “fun-raisers” for the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society is back. Bark, Beer & Barbecue combines a fantastic mountain-themed dinner and auction with a unique setting and ambiance that will make even repeat visitors to The Farm feel like they are visiting a magical place for the very first time.  The suspense …


Weekend of Music in Highlands

Weekends were made for relaxing and getting together with your neighbors and friends.   This weekend, why not head downtown for two great opportunities to listen to great live music?  Nothing beats a lively tune to shake off the cares of the week and welcome a little fun into your life.  Friday Night Live concerts take place every Friday night …

Art for a Cause

The Rotary Club of Cashiers is well-known for its crowd-pleasing Arts and Crafts Shows.  This Labor Day weekend celebrates the event’s 10th Anniversary, continuing its tradition of bringing extremely talented and skilled artisans from throughout the Southeast and beyond to the area to raise money for the underserved in our community.      Visitors to the Village Green at the Cashiers …

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Village Nature Series

Snakes, lizards and salamanders – they don’t always get the love they deserve. Yet every creature and plant plays an important role in the ecosystem and each has a purpose in the delicate balance of nature.  Any disruption in the ecosystem can have far-reaching consequences.   For example, a world without snakes would be over-run with rodents. Plants, animals and …

Designer Showhouse

The Cashiers Designer Showhouse, benefitting the Cashiers Historical Society, caps off the summer season on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. This year they’re celebrating their 20th anniversary and are celebrating in a big way. From August 12 through August 27, interior designers representing the Southeastern region will not only bring trending design to Cashiers but will again create the magic that is …