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Warm, Welcome, Wonderful
Written By: Marlene Osteen | Issue: December 2024
Highlands Cashiers Players are serving up an irresistible mélange of holiday heart and humor – its Annual Christmas Show, Tuesday, December 10, at Highlands Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit highlandscashiersplayers.com.
Bluejazz
The holiday season in Highlands wouldn’t be complete without the Highlands Cashiers Players’ Annual Christmas Show – a community favorite that returns on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 P.M. in the Martin-Lipscomb Theater at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Revived last year after a pandemic pause, this festive gathering is once again set to deliver an evening packed with holiday cheer, laughter, and heartwarming performances – all offered as a free gift to the Plateau, with support from the Macon Arts Council.
This year’s production features a blend of holiday-themed and humorous readings performed by members of the Highlands Cashiers Players and other community participants.
Produced by HCP board members Susan Kent and Michael Lanzilotta, the show will offer six to eight carefully selected readings that capture the warmth and humor of the season.
As Lanzilotta expressed, “It’s fantastic to be able to offer this event to families for free, thanks to the support of the council. We saw how much joy it brought last year, and we’re excited to bring the magic back for everyone to enjoy.”
Adding to the festive atmosphere, Bluejazz, a talented band from Franklin, returns for their second consecutive year to fill the theater with holiday music. With Dave Stewart on guitar and vocals, Scott Crowley on bass, and Delphine Kirkland as the lead vocalist, Bluejazz will perform holiday classics infused with their unique style, creating a musical experience that complements the evening’s holiday theme.
The program will also include a nod to a Swedish tradition with the appearance of the Lucia Bride, led by community member Laurel Fleming, who will reprise her role as Highlands’ own Lucia Bride – now fondly referred to as the Lucia Matron. Following the performance, attendees are invited downstairs to enjoy cookies, hot cider, and fellowship, bringing the night to a cozy close.
As HCP Board President April Getz explained, “The free holiday show is our way of saying thank you to everyone who supports our work—whether by attending performances, volunteering, or making donations. This night is about bringing the community together in the spirit of the season.”
With last year’s turnout filling the house, early arrival is encouraged for this year’s event, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Join HCP for a night that perfectly captures the spirit of Highlands – warm, welcoming, and wonderfully festive.
