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Rock the Guac!
A man of many talents and interests, the common thread through Billy Leonard’s life is education. He is on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, has a ministry, he is writing a book, and now is a Certified Health Coach. He and his wife Yen Ling, grow much of their own produce and their three daughters think it’s great …
How Long Do I Wait?
When I entered the wine business 26 years ago, I immediately found that people are looking for others that they think will have the capacity to appreciate and enjoy their older wine treasures. Many assumed I would be a worthy candidate. Typically, I would be given a taste of a 30-35-year-old Bordeaux. The color was usually a brickish red and …
Rosé Has Its Day
The Release the Rosé Wine Dinner at the Farm at Old Edwards on April 14 is a welcome harbinger of spring, and one you won’t want to miss. There are many misconceptions about the much-maligned wine and you’ll receive a comprehensive education when Advanced Sommelier Nick Demos takes the floor. Don’t worry, there will be no tests, just lots of …
Cupcake Queen
“Cupcakes are just a little gift that can brighten any day,” explains local chef Taylor Crawford. You could say that she’s come upon her talents naturally, but there’s plenty of trial and error in her background, and maybe a touch of magic. “I learned to cook from my mom, sometimes my great-grandmother. Just little things here and there,” she says. …
The Right Direction
Donna Cochran has been part of the Highlands Cashiers Players since its first production, “Steel Magnolias,” in which she played the role of Ouiser. At that time, the organization was known as Highlands Community Players and Cochran has seen many things, in addition to the name, change since 1995. “My father used to say, ‘That which does not change …
Chamber Concert Series
The Highland-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival is presenting its 36th season June 25 through August 6. The regular concert series are held Fridays and Saturdays at the Highlands Performing Arts Center and Saturdays and Mondays at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. A featured artist this season is cellist Zuill Bailey, 2017 winner of two Grammy Awards and considered one of the premier …
Youth Theater New, & New
The Highlands Performing Arts Center announces the appointment of Megan Greenlee Potts as Artistic Director of the PAC Youth Theater. Potts’ predecessor, Dr. Ronnie Spilton, now shares her time between Highlands and Savannah with her husband Curt. Potts has been Dr. Spilton’s assistant for many years; and has years of technical and acting experiences, including a bachelor’s degree from …
This Summer’s Gonna Rock
The Highlands Performing Arts Center’s 2017 Concert Season begins Saturday, June 17, with the PAC Gala featuring an all-new show by The Hit Men 2.0. The concert begins at 5:00 P.M. and the Gala Dinner at 7:00 P.M. at Highlands Falls Country Club. The Hit Men is a supergroup comprised of vocalists who either played, sang or performed …
Satellite Series Soars
April is a busy month for the Live via Satellite Series at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. On Sunday, April 2 at 12:55 P.M, The PAC presents “Bolshoi Ballet, A Contemporary Evening,” together with Harald Lander’s homage to classical ballet in “Études” and Alexei Ratmansky’s colorful folklore-inspired “Russian Seasons.” “A Contemporary Evening” brings some of the best dancers in the …
Summer Season
That’s a wrap! Our Awards Season film series came to a close in March. We were fortunate enough to host seven of the nine films nominated for Best Picture, as well as seven other films that were nominated in other categories. Thank you so much to all who turned out. We are confident that this award series will become an …
The World is But a Canvas
I recently spoke with Billy Love, artist and education director for The Bascom, about his role in the arts community. We began by defining Art’s function in society, particularly Highlands and Cashiers. “Art is boundless,” he says. “It helps people express their emotions. It can communicate things words cannot. Art can connect cultures, be therapeutic, move us, and make us …
