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White Bordeaux
As I made my way through trade tastings this year, I was greeted with a pleasant surprise – A generous showing of new and old world white Bordeaux style wines. White Bordeaux usually consists of Semillon and lesser amounts of Sauvignon Blanc. The old-world examples can be fresh and dry, with aromas of citrus and lanolin and a surprising amount …
Fire + Water Restaurant
First of all, let me introduce myself. I’m Tricia Smith. If you’ve been reading Luke’s reviews over the years, I’ve been referred to as “My Sweetie,” “My Companion,” and “The Woman at the Table.” I suppose those are accurate descriptions, but they sure sell me short. Believe me. I don’t want to make waves though, because, I love Luke with all my …
Interlude Concerts
The Plateau is a busy place during the months of July and August. People are out shopping, hiking, entertaining, playing golf, and sometimes it’s nice just to sit and reflect. First Presbyterian Church of Highlands and The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation are offering respite through their 19th season of the Interlude Concert Series. These free concerts are held on …
Dave Drake’s Legacy
Once in a generation, there are extraordinary exhibitions that capture the mind and spirit and are of such significance that they are remembered forever. The Bascom is proud to present such an exhibit this summer. Dave Drake was born into the condition of slavery circa1800, in the Edgefield District of South Carolina. There, he was trained by Abner Landrum and others …
Start the Music
The 36th season of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival is indeed one to remember. From June 25 through August 6, festival-goers will experience world-renowned artists and exciting special events. Many artists who will be gracing the stages in Highlands and Cashiers are familiar ones. Over the last 35 years, the festival has earned a reputation among artists as a much …
And all that Jazz
Tyler Kittle, jazz musician and improviser extraordinaire, understands that a musician can’t rely solely on exceptional talent. He/she must be a showman, an interpreter (for those who don’t speak jazz), a talent scout, an events planner, a booking agent, a networking specialist, an instrument repairman, an aficionado of many musical genres (that versatility factor), a publicist, and so much more. …
Heirloom Fusion
We all have them…treasures too dear to discard. They sit idly in bureaus and boxes and bags. You can’t take Grandmother’s brooch, Auntie’s silver dollar, or Father’s military medals to Tiffany’s for some kind of curio reformation to display in your foyer. So what do you do with them, these cherished symbols, brimming with legendary stories of your …
Art League in july
July is always a busy month for the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers. The first of two annual fine art shows, Summer Colors, will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, at the Sapphire Valley Community Center. The show, which runs 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. both days, features talented local and regional artists exhibiting oil, acrylic and …
All Under One Roof
The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center announced an expansion of the center at The Hit Men 2.0 Gala on Saturday, June 17, at Highlands Falls Country Club. About two years ago at a board retreat, members began dreaming of a larger theater to accommodate their popular concerts along with necessary updates to the existing facility. Working with the current PAC resident …
How Many Trees?
As much as we talk about going paperless, we continue to stumble around in an avalanche of print-outs, business forms, handouts, cancelled checks, receipts, memos, packaging, statements, and paper trails from here to eternity. Society is so overwhelmed by paper (and plastic) it’s numbed out to it. Photographer Anna Norton and sculptor John Melvin are using their artistic resourcefulness to …
Fox on The Fairway
On August 3, Highlands Playhouse presents the hilarious farce, “The Fox on the Fairway” by Ken Ludwig. Starring Holly Ruth Gale, Mark Bacon, Kelly Strand, and Samantha McHenry, this deliciously absurd comedy will have you on the edge of your seat and rolling in the aisles. Attention Golfers and country-club members, this one is tailored for you. Set in …
Feasts & Salons
While the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival has become widely recognized as home to world-class musicians, it’s also known for its Feasts and Salon gatherings throughout the season. Every year the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival offers an opportunity to meet interesting people and enjoy wonderful dinners or cocktail buffets in the setting of some of the area’s most beautiful private homes. …
