Arts & Culture Articles

Both professional and community theater keep playgoers entertained while music festivals, Chamber music and bluegrass music can also be enjoyed year-round. Highlands NC and Cashiers NC has always attracted visual artists thanks to the luxuriant setting,
and the number of fine art galleries encourage collectors to make frequent forays. There are writers’ groups, lectures and classes of all types. Search below to get your creativity fix.

Kaleidoscopes of Color

Issue: May 2025 by: Donna Rhodes

A visit to Around Back at Rocky’s Place is both a gallery browse and a celebration.

Covered in Color

Issue: May 2025 by: Serenity Richards, Librarian, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library

A splash of color and a dash of delirious fun – the Annual Cashiers Kids’ Color Course makes its debut Monday, June 16 at the Cashiers Rec Center Ball Field.

Prodigy to Pro

Issue: May 2025 by: Zach Claxton - Highlands-Cashiers Art League

The artistic journey of Evan Bryson began with a gallery showing at his sixth birthday party and led to the remarkable landscapes of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. He’ll explain it all at the May 19 meeting of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers.

Putting on a Show

Issue: May 2025 by: Erik Bishop, Highlands Performing Arts Center

PAC Educational Theatre’s Matilda the Musical is a jolly celebration with music, mystery, and a very special girl at its center. It’ll be staged at Highlands Performing Arts Center May 2 through May 4.

The Highly-Anticipated 87th Season

Issue: May 2025 by: Erin Leigh Knowles, Mountain Theatre Company

Mountain Theatre Company raises the curtain on an ambitious season of surprising casting choices, music, laughter, and sudden moments of heartbreak.

Every Note Vibrates

Issue: May 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s Salon Series presents its evocative performances in uniquely intimate settings. For tickets or more information, call (828) 526-9060 or email hccmfnc@gmail.com.

In the Heart of the Fire

Issue: May 2025 by: Donna Rhodes

Robert Noelke’s stunning designs are a bold fusion of fire, iron, and imagination.

The Best of Theatre and Opera

Issue: May 2025 by: Jeanne Piazza, Executive Director, Highlands PAC

Ballet Memphis brings a performance of passion and precision to Highlands Performing Arts Center, Thursday, May 29.

A Journey Thru The Bascom

Issue: May 2025 by: Bianca Mitchell, Director of Marketing, The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts

In its plunge into the future, The Bascom takes a moment to consider its decades of revelation and inspiration.

Arts & Culture Listings

Ann Lea Fine Art Gallery

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Ann Lea Fine Art Gallery

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An exquisite array of award winning original fine artwork now available at the new upscale 5,000 square foot Ann Lea Fine Art Gallery in Cashiers, NC. Fine artwork is beautifully […]

Around Back At Rocky’s Place

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Around Back At Rocky’s Place

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Around Back at Rocky’s Place is one of North Georgia’s largest folk art galleries featuring one of a kind artwork from hundreds of Southern artists. Our gallery boasts thousands of […]

Full House Gallery

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Full House Gallery

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Art Gallery featuring local and regional artists. High end furniture consignment and new home decor.

Highlands Performing Arts Center

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Highlands Performing Arts Center

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The ML Performing Arts Center Mission Statement To Provide our community with the benefits of a first class, low cost facility for local 501c3 organizations and to promote and encourage the […]

Highlands Playhouse

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Highlands Playhouse

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Highlands Playhouse is the second oldest theatre in North Carolina and considered one of the jewels of the community. The “living theatre” came to Highlands over 75 years ago to […]

Highlands-Cashiers Art League

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Highlands-Cashiers Art League

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Highlands-Cashiers Community Players

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Highlands-Cashiers Community Players

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The mission of  the Highlands Cashiers players is to elevate the cultural environment of Highlands and its environs by offering first rate  theatrical productions; to seek out and develop the […]

Jeanie Edwards Fine Art

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Jeanie Edwards Fine Art

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Jeanie Edwards Fine Art, the premier art gallery located in the heart of downtown Highlands, North Carolina. We are pleased to present for your consideration, 20 of the regions top […]

Josephine’s Emporium

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Josephine’s Emporium

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Art dealer located in Cashiers, North Carolina

The Bascom

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The Bascom

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At The Bascom, children and adults explore and learn about art, both indoors and outdoors. The Bascom provides stimulating experiences in the visual arts through high quality changing exhibitions and […]

The Bascom Shop

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The Bascom Shop

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The Shop at The Bascom is chock full of beautiful handmade gifts and treasures for family, friend, and home. The Shop boasts one-of-a-kind pieces from regional and featured artists; all […]

The Village Green

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The Village Green

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The Village Green is a 12.5 acre park located in the heart of Cashiers, North Carolina, at the crossroads of Highway 64 and Highway 107. Hosting thousands of visitors and […]

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