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The Vega String Quartet
While the regular season of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival may be over, there is still one more special event to look forward to. The Vega String Quartet is returning for a mini residency October 13 and 14. The quartet is passionate about creating and cultivating a new generation of chamber music lovers through dynamic performances and innovative community engagement. …
Guilty Conscience
The Highlands Cashiers Players are bringing the second show of their 2017-2018 season to the stage October 12 through October 22, “Guilty Conscience,” by William Link and Richard L. Levinson. It’s hard to go into detail about this production without giving away the plot. Let’s just say it’s filled with twists, intrigue, and surprises. It’s the story of a brilliant …
A Theatrical Investment
Kathryn Potts, daughter of long-time production stage manager for the Highlands Performing Arts Center and Highlands Cashiers Players Megan Potts, recently received The Highlands Cashiers Players’ first Education Grant. Katy is attending Ithaca College this year as a freshman majoring in technical theater design. Katy has grown up with the Highlands Cashiers Players and her passion for theater started when she was …
Celebrating the South with Soulful Color
If Art existed as a map, Nancy Everett would poke colorful pins all over the places (mediums and styles) she’s enjoyed. It’s safe to assume most of them are way outside the lines. With a BFA in Art from the University of Georgia, Nancy loves to spend time exploring her creative calling. Of course, Art never nudged out family and …
Meet the Moulthrops
The Moulthrop family of Marietta, Georgia, includes three generations of world-renowned wood turners – Ed, Philip, and Matt, each of whom has contributed his own unique style to the medium. They are among the most celebrated and collectable contemporary wood artists worldwide. Their work is included in numerous major collections, including the permanent collections of the Carnegie Museum of Art …
Fall Colors Art Show
October marks the end of the season for the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers. It’s the month of the annual league-sponsored Fall Colors Fine Art Show. The Highlands Civic Center is transformed into a gallery filled with original fine art of more than 30 local and regional artists. Paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel, as well as photographs and …
Live Via Satellite Series
The Highlands Performing Arts Center has unveiled the 2017-18 Season for the Live via Satellite Series, featuring the MET Opera and the National Theatre of London. The MET Opera offers two operas in October. At 12:55 P.M. Saturday, October 7, we’ll present “Norma” by Vincenzo Bellini. This new production of Bellini’s masterpiece stars Sondra Radvanovsky as the Druid priestess …
Fall at the Playhouse
Greetings from the Highlands Playhouse. We had a fantastic 2017 summer and thank all of those who came out to enjoy this season’s productions with us. We have a couple of exciting events coming up this fall that we can’t wait to share with you. First off, on Saturday October 28 we will host our third annual screening of “The …
Watercolor, Ink, & Eli
Eli Ramirez, graphic designer and watercolorist, packs her paints and pens every morning as she heads to work at the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce. Her motto: “Be portable. You never know when Nature will surprise you with a fantastic image.” A dramatic mountainscape, a phenomenal sunrise, an oak ablaze with fall foliage, or an extraordinary play of light on …
Bingo for the Scouts
Cub Scouts and their supporters hope you will join them for Rotary Bingo at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, October 5, at the Highlands Community Building next door to the Town Ball Field on the Cashiers Highway. You’ll have a night of fun while supporting a worthwhile cause. Highlands Cub Scout Pack 207 includes young men from first to fifth grades from …
Fall Family Fun
Part fun fair and part carnival, the Highlands School PTO’s Fall Festival is a great way to spend an evening. On Saturday, October 28, from 5:00 until 9:00 P.M., the Highlands Rec Park will be filled with the sounds of children squealing in delight as they play games for every age. Little bitties can play the ever-popular rubber duckie pool, …
Bid It to Win It
Highlands United Methodist Church joins forces with Scudder Auction Galleries for a night of excitement and adventure. Enjoy the skills of renowned auctioneer Al Scudder as you bid for your favorite items. All funds raised will go toward funding the church’s new Faith & Fellowship Center. Five years ago, a similar event kicked off the church’s expansion campaign. Enthusiastic bidders …
