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Come to The Bascom
I wonder how many visitors to Highlands know about our fabulous Bascom Art Center. Driving out of town toward Franklin it sits on the right side of Franklin Road. Turn in at the historic 1800s Will Henry Stevens covered bridge, moved here from Warner, New Hampshire, and you have arrived at the beautiful lush and green six-acre campus that holds the …
She Wooden Give Up
When we visited Donna Ysland in 2015, she’d just had her floor lamp epiphany. That experience launched her company Riverlights, now a thriving Western North Carolina enterprise. It has evolved from rustic furnishings and accessories to a more elegant line of contemporary functional art. In case you missed the 2015 article, here are the CliffsNotes: She, her daughter, and …
At the Playhouse
As our 2017 season draws to a close, we would like to thank everyone who has come out to support live theatre in Highlands. This summer has been one for the books! “Cabaret” was a serious musical drama that enthralled and challenged audiences, and (like good theater does) served up food for thought. “A Funny Thing Happened on …
September at PAC
On Saturday, September 16, Taylor 2 returns to the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Taylor 2 is part of the Paul Taylor American Modern Dance Company. Paul Taylor was a principal dancer with Martha Graham and George Balanchine, and still creates two new works a year. The Taylor 2 company was created several years ago as an outreach program to be …
Bringing Music to the Classroom
The Vega String Quartet, a frequent participant in the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, is dedicated to educating young people about chamber music. October 13 and 14 the quartet will be back in town for a Fall Mini-Residency and their focus is, once again, on students. The Vega String Quartet, Quartet-in-Residence at Emory University, is cultivating a new generation of chamber …
HC Art League
The September meeting of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers will feature Jackson County artist Bonnie Abbott. Social time begins at 4:30 P.M. on September 25 in The Bascom Atrium, followed by Ms. Abbott’s presentation at 5:00 P.M. Ms. Abbott’s art career spans 42 years of full- and part-time work. Along the way, she taught art to children and adults from …
So Many Mediums, So Little Time
If you asked Bonnie Abbott what her favorite medium is, she wryly replies, “Well, it depends on when you ask me.” This week she might be finishing an acrylic painting. Next week, it could be stenciling mats for her watercolors with spray paint. Then comes a weekend devoted to designing and dyeing shirts, while taking an anything-can-happen-day along the way. …
Sky Valley Fall Fest
October in the mountains is filled with bright colors, cool temperatures, and outdoor activities. The Sky Valley Fall Fest is jam-packed with activities for the whole family and photo opportunities abound. Sky Valley, Georgia, is the highest incorporated city in in the state. With its country club, athletic center, public golf course, hiking trails and gorgeous waterfall, it’s no wonder …
A Silver For the Green
In 1992, with the vision of one and the hard work of many, the center of Cashiers was saved from becoming the site of a hotel chain. Three area residents purchased the property and donated it to a charitable 501(c)3 organization to preserve the land for the community. The Village Green was established with the mission to preserve and enhance …
Get Carded at Hudson Library
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, although Hudson Library in Highlands is always ready to welcome new members through its doors. The whole world opens up to you once you get a library card. I remember getting my first library card – I was in third grade and signed the back of it with my newly-acquired cursive script to …
Highlands Own Craft Show
The Town of Highlands celebrates the 35th Highlands Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, October 14, 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 our midst. Years ago the Highlands Women’s …
Bowl ‘em Over
How often do you have the opportunity to help fight hunger and bring home a piece of hand-thrown pottery? On Sunday, October 1, Fishes and Loaves in Cashiers and The Food Pantry of Highlands are sponsoring Empty Bowls to fight food insecurity locally. Many area artists have chosen to donate their time and efforts by making numerous bowls which serve as …
