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Art at The Bascom

The Bascom is one of the best arts centers in the United States.  Tucked away in the mountains of Highlands, it’s just off of the Franklin Road.  When you drive through the Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge, you’ll find yourself in the midst of a beautiful six acre complex.  Discover sculptural art on the sprawling lawns, the Dave Drake Ceramics …

The Idea of the Multiple, Bascom Artist Grant Benoit

When Grant Benoit, The Bascom’s current Artist-in-Residence, was in high school he covered 2-D surfaces with graphite, markers, paint, etc. But it wasn’t until he gouged linoleum…and himself, drawing blood …that he truly connected with the medium that would define his future career: printmaking. There was something about the physicality of digging into a surface as opposed to laying color …

Christmas Eve at Highlands United Methodist Church

Christmas is a time of excitement and celebration–especially when children are involved.  Enjoy the merriment of children’s voices as they sing traditional Christmas carols during the 5:00 P.M. service on Christmas eve at Highlands United Methodist Church. Elementary school youngsters lift their voices in song while the older Middle Schoolers read the Christmas story.  Come hum quietly along as a …


A Choral Celebration of the Nativity, Highlands NC

This holiday season, the Highlands Community Christian Chorale will present “A Choral Celebration of the Nativity” on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10.  Join the singers at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation at 5:00 P.M. both afternoons.  The church is located at 520 Main Street at the corner of Fifth Street. This year’s performance will mark the 23rd …

Breakfast With Santa in Highlands NC

Santa will be greeting children this year in Highlands United Methodist Church’s new Faith and Fellowship Center on Saturday, December 9, at 8:30 A.M.   You’ll know that Christmas is just a few days away when you see the scores of children in festive holiday attire.  Enter through the Education Building entrance at 315 Main Street or the Fellowship Center …

Highlands NC: Wreathin’ Season

Highlands Scoutmaster Phil Potts is raising the flag for a new way to memorialize local veterans, Wreaths Across America.  This volunteer organization, which was started in 1992, lays Christmas wreaths on the graves of American service men and women. While several local scouts and supporters have participated before by attending the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, this will be the …


Go Figure, Ice Skating in Highlands

While the idea of ice skating at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in downtown Highlands sounds idyllic, let’s not forget one important fact: ice skating is good exercise.  Did you know you can burn up to 500 calories an hour on the ice?  Of course, that’s assuming you’re vertical most of that time. Food and holidays seem to go hand in …

Chime In The Bell Choir Highlands NC

The Hand Bell Choir at Highlands United Methodist Church (a.k.a. The Mountain Top Ringers) will be featured during the church’s traditional worship service on Sunday, December 10.  The worship begins at 10:50 A.M. when the ringers will play key selections of their holiday concert.  The full concert will take place on Wednesday, December 13, at 6:00 P.M. in the church’s …


Celebrate Christmas In Song, Highlands First Presbyterian Church

Kick off the Christmas season by joining your friends at Highlands First Presbyterian Church for the annual Christmas Carol Sing led by baritone Stell Huie, with Angie Jenkins at the piano.  It will take place Saturday, December 2, at 1:00 P.M.  It will be reminiscent of your childhood as you sing all the old favorite carols. Later, at 4:00 P.M., …

Cashiers NC Silver & Gold Bells Parade

Think of all the things you’d expect to see in a hometown Christmas parade. Let’s see, dogs? Check. Floats?   Check. Marching Band? Check. Santa Claus?  Of course!  The 43rd Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade has them all and some entries that might surprise you. Saturday, December 9, is the date and the theme is “Silver and Gold Bells: It’s Christmas …

A Good Olde Time for All, Highlands Christmas Parade

Hello, December and Merry Christmas everyone!  Start your holiday celebrations on a joyful note by attending the Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade on December 2.  The parade starts at 11:00 A.M. but it’s part of the fun to get there early, grab a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or cider at a nearby business and claim a prime viewing spot.  …