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Highlands’ Bel Canto
On September 10, the popular Bel Canto Recital will celebrate its 25th anniversary. And this year the concert will welcome a fifth singer – a Bass. Traditionally, the concert has had four performers – a Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor and Baritone. Adding the lowest of all vocal ranges will be an extra treat for the audience. Bel Canto was founded …
Highlands on the Half-Shell
Join us for a Cajun celebration on Sunday, October 1, for Highlands on the Half-Shell in the amphitheater behind the Highlands Nature Center to support the Highlands Biological Foundation. The bayou comes to the mountains with a feast of oysters, gumbo, and other Louisiana delicacies under the canopy of Highland’s autumn flame-colored leaves. The Highlands Biological Foundation is a 501(c)(3) …
Diggin’ the Dahlias
The summer’s warm sunshine and abundant rain have produced a profusion of vibrant dahlias. Flowers of all sizes and colors, simple or complex — their beauty is unsurpassed. Dahlias, dazzling and delightful, are popping up in gardens all around Highlands and Cashiers. Join your friends and neighbors the weekend of September 16 as they celebrate this dazzling beauty with …
Lessons and Projects in Cashiers
Even though its Summer Reading Program is fading into memory, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library has unveiled additional ways to reach the youngest members of the community. Child Services Director Melanie Golden is hosting Storytime at 11:00 A.M. Wednesdays throughout the year. It offers children, ranging in age from baby to pre-K, a chance to hear a tale, learn a song, …
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
The Ninth Annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, sponsored by The Greater Cashiers Merchants Association, is right around the corner. On October 6-8, The Village Green and Commons in the center of Cashiers will host a bevy of local and national artists who present arts and crafts of all types. You can find one-of-a-kind apparel and jewelry along with handcrafted …
Stay and Play in Highlands NC
There was a time when Highlands “rolled up the sidewalks” on Labor Day and the season officially ended. Shops closed down for the season, seasonal residents went home and visitors marked their calendars to come again next summer. Well, those days are long gone and Highlands continues a full schedule of fun events year-round, so stay and play a …
Baldaroo Music Festival at Fairfield Lake
One question frequently asked by new residents to the HIghlands-Cashiers Plateau is, “What activities are available for my children?” Thanks to The Boys & Girls Club of The Plateau, the answer is, “Lots!” They officially opened their doors in 2014 and have continued to offer top notch programs for the youth in the Highlands and Cashiers areas. Their staff members …
Spartina 449 Believes in Giving Back
Spartina 449 on Main Street Highlands brings a taste of the Lowcountry to the mountains. Owners Kay Stanley and Curt Seymour opened their flagship store on Daufuskie Island in 2009 and took the name Spartina from the ubiquitous green cordgrass growing along South Carolina’s coast. The brand has since become recognized worldwide for upscale designer handbags and accessories and they’ve …
Lullwater House
Lullwater. The name evokes the serene, Southern elegance that is Lullwater House, a luxury vacation rental located at 35 Foreman Road. This classic home offers accommodations for groups of up to 24 people. The six-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home is perfect for wedding parties, corporate retreats, girl’s weekends, or family reunions. There is ample space for spending time together as a …
Growing Highlands
For the past year the Highlands Chamber of Commerce has been working with Chuck Ewart and his business improvement team, creating a customized model for meeting the needs of our unique community. Their strategy is two-fold: first, attract visitors and potential residents (viable customers/supporters of our region and its commerce); and second, engage them to keep them coming back and/or …
Diamonds will Light Your Way
Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry is celebrating their 19th season bringing the finest jewelry and timepieces to Highlands, as well as the area’s largest selection of art glass. Owners Joe and Claudia Lazow take pride in their business and welcome each customer as friends. With each new season, they continue to provide the optimum in hand-picked estate and …
Diamonds will Light Your Way
Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry is celebrating their 19th season bringing the finest jewelry and timepieces to Highlands, as well as the area’s largest selection of art glass. Owners Joe and Claudia Lazow take pride in their business and welcome each customer as friends. With each new season, they continue to provide the optimum in hand-picked estate and …
