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And all that Jazz
Tyler Kittle, jazz musician and improviser extraordinaire, understands that a musician can’t rely solely on exceptional talent. He/she must be a showman, an interpreter (for those who don’t speak jazz), a talent scout, an events planner, a booking agent, a networking specialist, an instrument repairman, an aficionado of many musical genres (that versatility factor), a publicist, and so much more. …
Heirloom Fusion
We all have them…treasures too dear to discard. They sit idly in bureaus and boxes and bags. You can’t take Grandmother’s brooch, Auntie’s silver dollar, or Father’s military medals to Tiffany’s for some kind of curio reformation to display in your foyer. So what do you do with them, these cherished symbols, brimming with legendary stories of your …
Art League in july
July is always a busy month for the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers. The first of two annual fine art shows, Summer Colors, will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, at the Sapphire Valley Community Center. The show, which runs 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. both days, features talented local and regional artists exhibiting oil, acrylic and …
All Under One Roof
The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center announced an expansion of the center at The Hit Men 2.0 Gala on Saturday, June 17, at Highlands Falls Country Club. About two years ago at a board retreat, members began dreaming of a larger theater to accommodate their popular concerts along with necessary updates to the existing facility. Working with the current PAC resident …
How Many Trees?
As much as we talk about going paperless, we continue to stumble around in an avalanche of print-outs, business forms, handouts, cancelled checks, receipts, memos, packaging, statements, and paper trails from here to eternity. Society is so overwhelmed by paper (and plastic) it’s numbed out to it. Photographer Anna Norton and sculptor John Melvin are using their artistic resourcefulness to …
Fox on The Fairway
On August 3, Highlands Playhouse presents the hilarious farce, “The Fox on the Fairway” by Ken Ludwig. Starring Holly Ruth Gale, Mark Bacon, Kelly Strand, and Samantha McHenry, this deliciously absurd comedy will have you on the edge of your seat and rolling in the aisles. Attention Golfers and country-club members, this one is tailored for you. Set in …
Feasts & Salons
While the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival has become widely recognized as home to world-class musicians, it’s also known for its Feasts and Salon gatherings throughout the season. Every year the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival offers an opportunity to meet interesting people and enjoy wonderful dinners or cocktail buffets in the setting of some of the area’s most beautiful private homes. …
A Run-derful Experience
Saturday, August 19, will see a record number of people participating in the Twilight 5K in downtown Highlands. What began as a small race back in 2013 has continued to grow and 2017 looks to be even bigger. According to organizer Derek Taylor, they have already seen a 700 percent increase in pre-registrations over last year and he foresees having …
Locally Grown
There are two signs that summer has officially arrived on the Plateau. To be honest, more than that, but these two stand out. First, and perhaps most obviously, school is out and visitors and residents are out and about enjoying our perfect summer days. Second, white half-runner beans, silver queen corn, squash, and tomatoes are beginning to be …
Rock Our World
Driven by her passion for natural world beauty, Michal Mael has been in the business of semi-precious stones since the age of 10. At 19, she travelled the world to exhibit her wares and quickly became an expert in rocks and minerals. Michal established Rock Our World (now Michal and Company) in 1999, specializing in importing and designing unique geode …
Cashiers Designer Showhouse
The Cashiers Historical Society has unveiled its plans for the 20th annual Cashiers Designers Showhouse, its primary fundraiser, August 12 to 27. This year the showhouse will feature three newly-constructed cottages in Cottage Walk located on Burns Street in downtown Cashiers. The showhouses will be within easy walking distance of Cashiers shops and restaurants. The three cottages combined give the …
