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Yours for a Song
Internationally-acclaimed Steinway pianist Randall Atcheson has wowed audiences on five continents, yet he is as at home performing for the citizens of Highlands and Cashiers as he is playing for the audiences of Carnegie Hall. Atcheson loves children so he is especially thrilled when he can raise funds for the Literacy Council of Highlands. Mark your calendars now – he’ll …
Thirty-Five Years
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival launches its 35th Season with an opening Gala Concert set for Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July 2. “The season proper begins on July 1/2 celebrating both our Founder Lucas Drew and the Fourth of July weekend, with a “Founder’s Celebration” featuring Schubert’s Trout Quintet with David Coucheron, myself and others,” says Dr. William Ransom, The …
Melodies Stir Memories
Lisa Rankin, singer/songwriter/performer, is on a mission. With 35 years of music entertainment under her belt and a passion for songs of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, she has launched her own Piano Bar Revival. “The piano bar, popular decades ago, had a unique ambiance,” she says. “People responded to piano in ways that were different from any other live …
Shaw’s Life & Legacy
A new film documentary on the life and legacy of conductor and choral legend Robert Shaw has premiered in Atlanta and New York and is coming to the Highlands Performing Arts Center at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, July 6. The voices rising up to praise the beauty and insight of the film “Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices” are only eclipsed …
League Promises an Art-filled July
July arrives with the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers’ season in full swing. Two exciting events are scheduled. First, the July Art League meeting will be July 25 at 5:00 P.M. in The Bascom atrium (social time at 4:30 P.M.) and will feature local artist Cynthia Kinard. Ms. Kinard’s career began at age eight, starting with charcoal portraits. She …
Summer at The Playhouse
Movies at Highlands Playhouse offer a quiet respite from a busy work-a-day world and provides escape when cabin fever sets in. Want to save money? Be sure to take advantage of “Two Dollar Off Tuesdays” where you receive a $2.00 discount on movies. For the summer, movies play Sundays at 5:30 P.M. and 8:00 P.M., as well as Mondays …
Hot Jewels, Cool Colors
Twice a year – Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter – Mark Edge, jewelry designer extraordinaire, unveils his latest lines of hot jewels, cool colors, and stunning looks to accessorize any outfit, casual to elegant. This season his work has a new flare: brighter metals set/paired with turquoise, white mother-of-pearl, abalone shell, agate, and jade. He continues his signature vintage coin pieces, incorporating …
Being Open to Surprise
Gifted amateur photographer Peter Ray found his calling and his home in Highlands. He says, “I love living here. I have not wanted to travel a lot because there is no end to exciting images to see and photograph all around me. Every day presents its own visual gift.” And with a name like Ray, light – both earthly and spiritual – …
Rise & Shine For Charity
Now that winter is over, spring has sprung and summer is here, it’s time to put away your stylish boots. Rise and Shine and dust off your dancing shoes. The 2nd Annual Rise and Shine event is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on August 7 at The Bascom. The evening will be filled with enjoyment starting with cocktails, then a …
Save the Day for Relay
On August 5, teams of local families, friends, businesses, places of worship, and residents will help save more lives from cancer at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Highlands. The event will take place from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM at the Highlands Rec Park. The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people …
Eat, Drink and Be Giving
Why do the women of the Scaly Mountain Women’s Club work so hard? Just ask any one of them and they’ll you, it’s all about the Scholars. We currently award 12 full-time scholarships to local students but not without the support of our amazing communities, near and far. This month, all hands are on deck for our much-anticipated Annual …
4th of July in Highlands
Highlands is special anytime of the year, but there’s something about the Fourth of July that really makes us sparkle and shine. Plan on joining your friends and neighbors in our annual patriotic celebration. Start your day at 9:00 A.M. when Cub Scout Pack 207 and Boy Scout Troop 207 host their annual rocket launch at the town baseball field. …
