For author Michael Almond, the conflicts at the core of The Tannery continue to simmer just below the surface of modern American life. He’ll talk about his work and the themes that animate his writing with a pair of events at local libraries.
Putts Fore Paws, set for October 11 at the Cullasaja Club, is no dog walk in the park – it’s a full-on golf tournament for serious and not-so-serious golfers. Applications can be found at chhumanesociety.org. For more information, please call (828) 743-5750 or email [email protected].
The Fifth Highlands Food & Wine Festival, set for November 11-14, is taking every measure possible to ensure that everyone’s safe and sated. For up-to-date information, visit highlandsfoodandwine.com.
For an irreplaceable taste of the Plateau’s fall bounty, visit the stands at the Cashiers Green Market, every Wednesday afternoon at the Cashiers Commons.
October brings the fruits of the fall harvest to Highlands Marketplace, staged every Saturday morning at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
Sips and Swine, set for October 10 at the storied Chetolah, is a storybook evening and a boost for the fortunes of The Bascom. For tickets, visit thebascom.org/gather/special-events/sip-swine.
With art, music, and food, the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, slated for October 8-10 at the Village Green, is a celebration of all the good things of October in the mountains.
Fall on the Plateau is a wild, sensual overload, with nature setting the stage for a spectacular Finale.
The sounds of weekend evenings in Highlands perfectly complement the vibrant spirit of the season.
There’s nothing sleepy about this most glorious of months.
Charles Johnson