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Birds of a Feather
Birds of a feather flock together at Around Back at Rocky’s Place, often to get first dibs on the new arrivals of folk artist Kelley Bentley Ash. Kelly’s paintings are whimsy at its best. Whether you are outfitting a room for children or one for adults, her paintings are just the ticket to make you smile…they are not only ageless, …
K. Ray’s Creations
For 35 years Karen Ray worked a government job as a mechanical engineer. Her drawings became the stuff of engines and machines. Over time, stoked by the inspiration from weekend jewelry-making classes, she began to see her day job as a lab to practice 3-D design. She made the leap from mechanical drawing to conceptualizing small sculptures/jewelry when she retired …
Trunk Show
Narcissus in Cashiers will again host a Trunk Show featuring the beautiful jewelry designs by Shwikar El Tonobi. Her one-of-a-kind jewelry is made of semiprecious stones intertwined with gold. Her fashion and artistic perspective comes from Alexandria, a vibrant and ancient Mediterranean city. Traditions, particularly craft traditions, are important to Alexandrians. The city acknowledges centuries of Greek, Roman and Egyptian …
Village Square Art and Craft
Spectacular nature photography. Leather. Fused glass art. Pottery. Christmas decor. Rustic furniture. Dog treats. Fine art paintings and prints. All of this and much more will be featured at the Highlands Village Square Art & Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday August 25 and 26. Sponsored by Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, the shows are free and located at K-H Founders Park …
Cashiers Designer Showhouse
The Cashiers Historical Society’s annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse is open through August 5. Designers from throughout the Southeast contribute their talents to transform the showhouse into a designer’s dream. This year’s Showhouse is Fox Tail, a stunning 41-acre estate nestled above Lake Glenville which provides a stunning palette for the designer’s talents. See how they transform the home with current …
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
The heat of summer is beginning to fade and it won’t be long until the crisp autumn air ushers in a blaze of color across our mountains. As the lush green hills give way to shades of red and gold, The Village Green will herald the changing season with the 10th annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival on Columbus Day weekend. …
Songwriters Round
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Blue Ridge School in Cashiers. It provides quality education to the students of Cashiers, Glenville and Sapphire and the Early College gives graduating seniors a leg up on continuing their education. To help fund the edification of the children of the Plateau, The Blue Ridge School Education Foundation was founded in 2002. The …
37th Highlands Arts & Crafts
The town of Highlands celebrates the 37th Highlands Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, October 13, from 9:00 A. M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Highlands Civic Center at 600 North Fourth Street. Admission and parking to this event are free. It’s often surprising to think of how many talented craftsmen live in on the Plateau, and years ago the …
Novel Ideas at Hudson
What is Highlands’ best-loved novel? Hudson Library is asking that question as part of its adult summer reading program in conjunction with PBS’s Great American Read program. Through a public survey, PBS came up with a list of 100 of America’s favorite novels, and Hudson Library is asking you to vote for your favorite novel from that list to find …
Women’s Chorale
The Carolina Women’s Chorale will present a free concert at Highlands First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, August 26 at 4:00 P.M. The group consists of singers from Highlands, Cashiers, Sylva, Franklin, and Cullowhee, and is conducted by Dr. Michael Lancaster. Dr. Lyn Burkett serves as accompanist. The Chorale will also sing during the 11:00 A.M. Worship Service at First Presbyterian …
Ryan Gainey Documentary
Garden and floral enthusiasts will have an opportunity to view a new documentary “The Well-Placed Weed, the Bountiful Life of Ryan Gainey” at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 27 at Hines Hall at The Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers. Steve Bransford and Cooper Sanchez took six years to produce this documentary that captures the unconventional genius of the late …
A Visit to the Market
Don’t make your weekend meal plans until you visit the Highlands Marketplace at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Each Saturday, local farmers, growers, and artists gather under the tents to offer fresh produce, flowers, soaps and salves, baked goods, and all types of art to the early bird shoppers. Not only is this local farmers market the place to find just what’s …
