Laurel Magazine

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2024-07-27 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with Cy Timmons.

Catch Me If You Can at Highlands PAC
2024-07-27 19:30, 2024-07-28 14:00, 2024-07-31 19:30, 2024-08-01 14:00, 2024-08-01 19:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
This splashy spectacle follows the adventures of a globetrotting con artist. Portrayed onscreen by Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, and based on the unbelievable true story of one of the most famous con artists in history, Frank Abagnale Jr., Catch Me If You Can is a rousing musical set during the jet age of the 1960s.
Catch Me If You Can is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy dance numbers and a riveting story. This high-flying musical comedy was nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical.

Designer Showcase: Michael Hofman Pottery at Acorns
2024-07-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Acorns, 212 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Acorns’ annual designer pop-ups and showcases are sure to please with unique offerings and opportunities to meet some of the region’s most respected artisans.
Michael Hofman graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BFA in Industrial Design and then received a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from The Ohio State University. He has called Asheville his home for the last 20 years. In 2007 he opened his studio in the historic River Arts District, where he produces beautiful, lace impressed, handbill porcelain for the table and home.

Cheese & Love: Hosted Events at Half Mile Farm
2024-07-28 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Half-Mile Farm at Old Edwards, 214 Half Mile Dr, Highlands, 28741, United States
The team from Sequatchie Cove Creamery in Tennessee will be joining us to share their extensive knowledge of cheese-making and show us some cheesy love!
Hosted Events:
Sunday, 5-6 pm Social Hour in the Woodland View Room hosted by owners Padgett and Nathan Arnold with a sampling of their artisanal cheeses.
Monday, 4-5 pm Cheese 101 class with the Arnolds in Woodland View Room. Learn all about the creamery, and cheese-making process and sample some of the delicious cheeses that this award-winning creamery produces.
Monday, 5-6 pm Social Hour in the Woodland View Room hosted again by the Arnolds.
Hosted events are for Half-Mile Farm guests only.

PAC Movies | Fly Me to the Moon at Highlands PAC
2024-07-28 17:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing

Come Sing! At the Little Church in the Wildwood
2024-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Every summer since 1945, except for the two years of Covid 19, the Little Church in the Wildwood holds a hymn sing.
The Little Church has no denominational affiliation nor membership requirement. All are welcome. The service is held every Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. An old dinner bell rings at 6:50 p.m. to call worshippers in. The service starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m.
The hymns are those from the 1938 Cokesbury Hymnal. Each guest gets to select their favorite hymn, if they have one, for the service. At the conclusion we dismiss with “How Great Thou Art.”

Feel Good Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2024-07-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join for a sweet flow will that will tone, strengthen and stretch your body all while relaxing your mind and connecting to your heart.
This is a softer, nurturing, slow-paced, well supported and relaxing practice. Great for yoga students of all levels as well as gym goers, runners, bikers, golfers, yoga flow-ers and anyone looking to simply relax, unwind, and let go of stress and tension in the body and mind.
Class is currently limited to 15 people and online registration is required

Studio Alive at The Bascom
2024-07-29 10:00 - 13:00 | NC
Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing from live models. The group meets in The Bascom’s Adult Studio on select Mondays, year-round, excluding holidays.
All interested artists regardless of talent or ability are invited to join Studio Alive. Every Monday morning Bascom Members may attend Studio Alive in the Adult Studio from 10-1. No class fee is required, but artists all share in the cost and acquisition of the model (usually $5 – $10 per person).
This is a wonderful opportunity to work in your medium of choice, hone your skills in a casual, creative environment, and share ideas with a welcoming community of artists.

Hanro Trunk Show at Lenz Gifts & Luxury Linens
2024-07-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Lenz Gifts & Luxury Linens, 1473 US-64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
HANRO has been producing high-quality underwear, nightwear and loungewear for over 140 years.
Characterized by first-class quality, the highest quality craftsmanship and great attention to detail.

The result: unmistakable, high-quality and sustainable underwear creations that embody elegance and aesthetics with every fiber – for discerning women and men all over the world.

Please call 828-743-5900 for more information.

The Bookworm Open
2024-07-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-31 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-01 11:00 - 16:00 | The Bookworm, 555 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Our shelves are full of a wide range of interesting and compelling books, thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors and the hard work of our volunteers who have been shelving and organizing. We are eager to share with you all that is new! An added benefit is that all proceeds go to support The Hudson Library, our beautiful community library. Come see us soon!
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.

Village Nature Series at The Village Green
2024-07-30 17:30 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and The Village Green co-host a series of lectures each summer. Visitors and residents learn about wildlife, habitats, conservation, and local cultural heritage from expert speakers in their fields!
The Village Nature Series will begin at 5:30pm on the last Tuesday of each month (August’s presentation will be held on the 20th) from April through September at The Village Green in Cashiers.
These programs are FREE, family-friendly, held rain or shine, and no registration is required.
Thank you to Cedar Creek Club for sponsoring the Village Nature Series!

What Bat is That? at Highlands Nature Center
2024-07-30 20:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Stretch your wings and tune into the sounds of the many special bats of the Highlands area! Join our Naturalists on a walk through the Botanical Garden to watch them in flight.
Please bring a flashlight for this adventure. Weather dependent.
Starts at 8:15 PM

Balance & Flow Yoga at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2024-08-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind. This class will include postures that will challenge you physically, create awareness, release tension, and open shoulders, hips and spine for more flexible movement and overall well-being.
Modifications are offered for a safe and fun practice.
This class is suitable for LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 of yoga practitioners.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Hudson Library
2024-08-01 10:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join a welcoming group of people that understand what you are going through. We come together to offer each other support, resources, and a listening ear.
The group is a safe place for judgement free discussion.
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
This meeting starts at 10:15AM

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2024-08-01 11:30 | NC
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church.
Held at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers.

Zahner Lecture Series at Highlands Biological Station
2024-08-01 18:00 | NC
Join the Highlands Biological Foundation for their annual Zahner Conservation Lecture series. These talks serve to educate and inspire the public through a series of talks from well-known regional scientists, conservationists, artists, and writers.
These free, public programs will be held at the Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road) each Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. between June 13 and August 8.
For more information visit highlandsbiological.org or call 828-526-2623.

Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
2024-08-01 19:30 - 22:00 | The High Dive, 476 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive on Thursdays! And it’s Thirsty Thursday with pints for $3.50 and pitchers for $12 all night long! The High Dive opens at 4:00 PM, trivia starts at 7:30 PM.

JudeFrances Designer Showcase at Acorns
2024-08-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Acorns, 212 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Combining classic elegance with on-trend shapes and styles, JudeFrances Jewelry offers something for women of all ages.
The endless combinations of the Jude Frances categories including the signature earring hoop and charm concept, stackable gold bangles, layering chains and pendants, stylish cocktail rings and simple gold stackers, allow the JudeFrances collector to create a style distinct to her.
Acorns’ Annual season of designer pop-ups highlights the talented creators of fine art, designer jewelry, and home goods.
