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Savoring the Soul of Appalachia
Appalachia. First of all, let’s get the pronunciation correct, shall we? According to legendary Appalachian storyteller, author, and musician Sheila Kay Adams, the proper pronunciation is “app uh latch uh.” Don’t forget, because on February 24-26 Old Edwards Inn and Spa is celebrating Root Bound, an Appalachian immersion experience through music, food, and education. Visiting farmers and chefs will gather …
In League with Creativity
The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers’ membership is comprised of individuals with one thing in common — an interest in art. Some members are artists and others are not. In either case, membership in the Art League offers its members valuable benefits. At its monthly meetings, April through September, the Art League sponsors presentations by established artists. This is an …
Nothing but Love for You
Nestled in the heart of our unpretentious Highlands lies Old Edwards Inn and Spa, a four-star resort that has become a favorite respite for politicians, celebrities and the otherwise well-heeled. Look on any “Best of” list of the finest resorts in the world, and you’re more than a little likely to see Old Edwards featured. That’s an impressive feather in …
All the Best. All Year Long!
The Highlands Performing Arts Center brings performances Live via Satellite to the Highlands-Cashiers area from the Metropolitan Opera, the National Theatre (London) and the Bolshoi Ballet (Moscow). January and February offer many opportunities to see all three venues. Beginning Saturday, January 7, at 12:55 P.M., the Met Opera offers “Nabucco.” Met Music Director James Levine conducts Verdi’s early drama …
On Board with the Playhouse
In November we introduced you to three Playhouse Board members — Doug Aldridge, Steve Shephard and Ken Porter. This month, we’ll present four more — Debi Bock, Marilyn Cooper, Susie Day and Ashley E. Harllee. Debi Bock and her family have been coming to Highlands for over 20 years. As her four children left the nest, she began searching for …
Loving Community Theater
I first got involved with community theater when I was 13. As a 13-year-old working with adults, having the responsibility of learning all those lines (which at that age was easy), and showing up on time and interacting with everyone on a suitably mature level was a great learning experience, not to mention fun. I didn’t even think about all the …
Recognizing Ransom
For William Ransom, Anna and Hays Mershon Artistic Director of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, there’s really no such thing as down time. Pianist, master teacher, artistic director, editor, and judge for international competitions, Ransom regularly appears in recital, as soloist with orchestras, and as a chamber musician around the world. His performances have been broadcast on National Public …
Light, Magic & Wanda
The winner of our Winter Photo Contest for 2017 is Wanda Cooper, who lives on Harris Lake where this stunning sky scape was captured. It was taken on January 23, 2016, using her iPhone 6 and Wanda says, “My timing was crucial.” She notes that she was in the family room around dusk and looked up to see the …
Natural World to Worldview
Readers of The Highlander are familiar with the works of cartoonist Duncan Greenlee. Each week for the past 31 years Duncan’s cartoons have provided a glimpse of his pen and ink talent as he puts a spin on some current event. “Highlands is very blessed in that so many problems that we have are minor,” he says. “Through the …
Go Ahead. Wine Not?
With the arrival of the new year, days are short, the sun is low in the sky, and the air is biting cold. It’s tempting to stay close to the fire with a with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of nice Merlot. It’s also the perfect time to plan a trip to warmer climes, which happens to …
What a Wonderful Web
Drum roll, please. The new website for Laurel is up and ready for your viewing pleasure. We don’t mean to brag, but…okay, we are bragging! It’s been a long time in the making and we think it was worth the wait. It’s the same address, TheLaurelMagazine.com, but much more interactive and colorful than our original site. Visitors are able to click …
Lovin’ Our Locals
If you live in Macon, Jackson, Transylvania, and Rabun counties you have an opportunity to enjoy the amenities at Old Edwards Inn and Spa at special rates for their We Love Locals winter event. This much-anticipated program runs Sundays through Thursdays during January, February, and March. Let’s start with the elegant, sumptuous rooms which are offered at a rate …
