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Pan-filled Passion
Sometimes creativity lies dormant until it is awakened when least expected. Chef Andrew Figel of On the Verandah grew up in Miami, attended college there, and moved to Highlands at age 20. His father Alan and stepmother Marta moved to Highlands in 1975 in search of a less stressful and quieter lifestyle than that of Miami. Alan had always had …
Be Cool
I drink nearly as much white wine as red. When I order a white wine I am almost disappointed, as the wine is delivered at a temperature just above freezing. At this temperature I can hardly evaluate the wine as there are no aromatics and the flavor is muted at best. I understand why this happens. More often than not people …
Wine and Dine at Canyon Kitchen
On Wednesday, July 13, Sonoma County Vintner Guy Davis will join Canyon Kitchen’s Executive Chef Adam Hayes for a lively evening of wine and food pairings at Lonesome Valley’s Canyon Kitchen. True to its history and agrarian roots, Lonesome Valley’s Canyon Kitchen offers an extraordinary connection to food that both sustains and delights the senses. Massive oak beams define the …
Evenings at Lakeside
Lakeside Restaurant strives to exceed your expectations with their inventive menu, which brings the fresh taste of summer to your table. This summer they have added several delectable dishes to their offerings. Try their Fried Oysters tossed in Nashville “hot oyster” sauce, served with house-made white bread, summer vegetable chow chow, and topped with crispy turnip greens; or, their …
Cyprus Restaurant
Say what you will about Cyprus, there’s nothing subtle about your dining experience. This venerable Highlands institution, celebrating 15 years, is a full-on sensory seduction. First off, there’s its wonderful setting – nestled in the heart of Highlands’ Main Street. If the weather’s right, you can enjoy your meal on its bistro-like rooftop patio, and the experience is sublime. With a …
Chair-ished Events
The 35th Anniversary Season of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival opened this past June. The excitement continues with many more concerts and events including this year’s Musical Chairs. Eight local and regional artists have donated their time and immense talent to create one of a kind chairs for the event. The chairs are donated and artists decorate them as they …
Annual Patriotic Concert
First Presbyterian Church of Highlands will present its annual Patriotic Concert at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 4. The free concert will last one hour, ensuring plenty of time to watch the town fireworks display. Featured will be the Highlands Male Chorus under the direction of Joe Powell, with Carol Guise as accompanist; Larry Black, trumpeter; and Angie Jenkins, …
Annual Patriotic Concert
First Presbyterian Church of Highlands will present its annual Patriotic Concert at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 4. The free concert will last one hour, ensuring plenty of time to watch the town fireworks display. Featured will be the Highlands Male Chorus under the direction of Joe Powell, with Carol Guise as accompanist; Larry Black, trumpeter; and Angie Jenkins, …
Annual Patriotic Concert
First Presbyterian Church of Highlands will present its annual Patriotic Concert at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 4. The free concert will last one hour, ensuring plenty of time to watch the town fireworks display. Featured will be the Highlands Male Chorus under the direction of Joe Powell, with Carol Guise as accompanist; Larry Black, trumpeter; and Angie Jenkins, …
Myth and Miracle
Coro Vocati will perform in a concert on Saturday, July 9, at 7:00 P.M. at Highlands First Presbyterian Church. The concert performance is entitled “Mysticism in Myth, Metaphor, and Miracle” and will include selections by Brahms, Durufle, Debussy, and others. This 24-member professional chamber choir was founded in 2009 by John Dickson, now director of Choral Studies at Louisiana …
Because Place Matters
Sometimes the journey home, that place that makes your heart sing, is a long and winding road. Anna Norton, photographer, archaeologist, teacher, tutor, mentor, marketer, and altruist is traveling down that road, enjoying every minute of the ride. “I have been a serious photographer most of my adult life,” she says. “In college I began on an archaeology track, …
Afternoons for Musical Interludes
The summer season of Highlands’ weekly Interlude concerts will begin on Wednesday, July 6. The series is in its 18th season. The free concerts are sponsored by First Presbyterian Church and the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, and are held on Wednesdays at 2:00 P.M. Dress is casual. The concerts provide a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday …
