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Folk Artist Jim Gary Phillips
As a child, Jim Gary Phillips’ family faced tough financial times. He was never encouraged to paint or draw; no one taught him about art appreciation, color theory, or visual composition; all of these discoveries were purely of his own making. Those tough times continued on into his adulthood with Jim Gary working a variety of jobs, and often, several …
Music and Majesty – Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music
Experience chamber music performances as captivating as the views on the Plateau during the 37th season of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, one of this country’s premier summer music festivals. Join Artistic Director William Ransom, world-class musicians, and fellow music lovers in intimate performance spaces. Concerts are held in Highlands on Friday and Sunday evenings at the Performing Arts …
A New Direction at Highlands Playhouse
Lance Matzke, a Renaissance Man brimming with passion for the performing, visual, and literary arts, is stepping into the role of Managing Director for Highlands Playhouse. Maybe it’s the timing of their 80th anniversary and new partnership with the Highlands Performing Arts Center, but Highlands Playhouse’s Board and staff agree that the heart of the playhouse beats faster, stronger now …
What’s Wove Got to Do With It?
It’s summer. We’re anxious to plant bulbs and annuals. We rip out the invasive weeds, vines, and kudzu for flower bed–prep. Those infernal weeds, the ones that make us basket cases, are the very things Jamie Baumgarner clips, dries, soaks, and turns into a basket. Many of her materials are growing right under our feet. Jamie learned how to make …
Welcoming The Outside In
Whether you’re a resident or a visitor to the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau, you have certainly noticed a shift in the cultural diversity of the area over the last 20 years or so. The hospitality, building, and construction industries that sustain and grow our economy are experiencing a boom, and in response to the need for a skilled, reliable, hardworking workforce, the …
Tee Up & Wine Down
I would like to re-introduce you to a smalltown Women’s Club that is accomplishing big things. We are the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club with just under 100 members. Our mission is to provide scholarships for residents of our community – the Sky Valley-Scaly Mountain Fire District – who live in either Macon or Rabun County and are seeking assistance to …
Summertime Show
Tom Livingston is a true Mountain Artisan in wood. He paints his pictures with Oak, Maple and Walnut. Each variety brings a rich color to his designs. He’ll be joined with dozens of other regional artisans displaying their creations at the Mountain Artisan’s Summertime Arts and Crafts Show at Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Center in Cullowhee. Hours are 10:00 A.M. …
Breakfast Is Back
Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry invites everyone out to their 11th Annual Big Ol’ Mountain Country Breakfast on Saturday, July 7, from 7:00 until 11:00 A.M. at the Cashiers Community Center, next to the Fire Station. The Fourth of July week is filled with many traditions but one that is unique to the Plateau is this bountiful feast. You’ll have …
Highlands Food & Wine
The Highlands Food & Wine Festival is back again, November 8 – 11. It’s one of the most exciting events in the Southeast and ticket sales are already booming. Presented by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce, the Highlands Food & Wine Festival offers ticket holders many opportunities to enjoy live music, outstanding food, and plenty of things to do. If …
Arts On The Plateau
Mary Adair Trumbly, the Executive Director of the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center (PAC) in Highlands, thinks The Plateau is blessed with an outstanding amount of artistic talent. She believes, “The arts here are amazing. Creative types are drawn to the special energy on The Plateau and it’s awesome to be in a town our size and have what we …
Zippy Design
Inspired artists speak at the Garden Talk Salon this June. You’re invited to join us for “Stone Sculpture for your Garden” by Carl and Ethan Peverall (June 29); “Native Azaleas and Allies” with Ernest Koonce (June 8); “Spunky Garden Vessels” with landscape architect Mary Palmer Dargan (June 15); and “Mr. Hugh Does Flowers” (June 22) by…you-know-who! Kicking off our June …
Opening To A New Era
On May 1, Cedar Creek Club, formerly known as Cedar Creek Racquet Club, in Cashiers didn’t just open for a new season, they opened the club to a new era. Members will discover an impressive list of renovations and a new name: Cedar Creek Club. Cedar Creek Club rests on 50 acres and is surrounded by national forest. The club …
