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Entice Your Senses
It’s easy to get lost in Tia Dana…its spell is subtle, it seduces the senses and entices the imagination. And it’s all part of a vision made real by owner Dana Davidoff and her four-legged sidekick, Freeway. “Curating beautifully considered, functional items for others to enjoy is my passion,” Dana says. “By sharing these items, my intent is to …
The Corner Store
The Corner Store at 44 Village Walk Way is a fun stop for the young at heart and those seeking the heart of Cashiers. For the young at heart, this is a shop filled with puzzles, toys, gifts and greeting cards. The toys are perfect for younger children and gifts for newborns and baby showers. The puzzles are meant to …
Small Stretch, Big Shopping
Some people come to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau because of the glorious natural beauty, a Technicolor vision that beguiles in every season. Some revel in the relentless charm of two communities that have not forgotten the simple virtues of neighborliness and community service. For evidence, look no further than the Christmas Parades previewed in this issue. If you’ve never been …
John’s Famous Bloody Marys
“Different people in my family would probably tell you different secrets to my Famous Bloody Mary Mix,” says John Rymer. “Some would say it’s the fresh key limes, some would say it’s the precise instruments, some would say have your party on New Year’s Day. I’d say it’s my ability to read and comprehend. I bought a bottle of Mr. …
A Dessert Destination
Late last month, husband and wife team Krysti and Thomas Henderson opened their second Cake Bar at Creekside Village in downtown Highlands. Krysti’s cakes had become a sensation among Highlands’ sweet tooths as soon as she opened the original Cake Bar on Dillard Road last year. The Cake Bar story is of the classic-career changing bootstrap variety. He worked …
Chefs in the House
Half-Mile Farm will be staging a pair of its regionally-heralded Chefs in the House Dinners — one to get you in the mood for the joyous Christmas, and one to carry you through the Plateau’s oh-so-quiet winter. Chefs in the House are exquisite meals prepared by celebrated, nationally-recognized restaurateurs. Their reputation extends far beyond the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, drawing devotees and …
Plan Ahead for your Holiday Dining
If your holiday plans include meals out at one of our area’s fine restaurants please note that many area restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve for your dining pleasure. Your options on Christmas Day are limited. Reservations are required and should be made well in advance. Your choices on New Year’s Eve are Serving Christmas Day – Highlands: Madison’s …
Helping H.A.N.D.S. Christmas Dinner
Since moving to Highlands five years ago, I often heard about the charitable Christmas Dinner at Highlands Country Club. In the store where I worked, folks talked about the dinner with the fervor and excitement normally reserved for high-end, tony restaurants. I learned that the dinner, sponsored by HANDS (Highlands Area Non Profit Donation Sharing), was launched in 2001 …
A Smashing Success
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival ‘s 38th season has ended and was a smashing success! It took many to present the caliber of talent that keeps our patrons coming back year after year; so much was due to the generosity of others and a hard-working board of directors led by Martha Pearson. Our Artistic Director, William Ransom, is unparalleled. …
Merriest Wishes for the Holidays
In 2020 we are busy working to bring you the best Chamber Music season ever. Two superstar violinists will debut in the New Year: Cho-Ling Lin and Ray Chen! Also new to the festival will be violist Zhenwei Shi, the Hermes String Quartet from Paris, pianists Anastasia Huppmann and Inna Faliks and harpist Bridget Kibbey. Many have asked and …
A Summer of Sold-out-Shows
It’s been a year of change for the Highlands Playhouse, change both exciting and challenging. But as Albert Einstein said, “In the middle of change lies opportunity.” Playhouse management and patrons rose to all occasions. Here’s Managing Director Lance Matzke’s review of this amazing year: “In February, we hosted our first ever Oscar Party. Nominated films were screened during our …
Legendary Life of Gauguin
A languid journey to the South Pacfic, a tumultuous passage from Jamaica to Great Britain, and the timeless enchantment of “The Magic Flute” are offered at The Highlands Performing Arts Center. The Highlands Performing Arts Center, in conjunction with The Bascom Center for VIsual Arts, will present “Gauguin in Tahiti: Paradise Lost,” the latest in the Great Art on Screen series …
