Laurel Magazine

Fusion Restore: Mobility Stretch at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-07-15 17:30, 2025-07-16 10:30, 2025-07-17 17:30 (America/New_York) | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Enhance your range of motion, improve joint health, and lengthen your connective tissue and muscles with this gentle yet effective class. Using a combination of dynamic and static stretches, this practice is perfect for anyone looking to increase functional movement, release tension, and move with greater ease in daily life. Ideal for most levels.

Sapphire Valley’s Concert on the Slopes with The Embers at Sapphire Valley Resort
2025-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Sapphire Valley Resort, 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC, 28774, United States
Sapphire Valleys’ Concert on the Slopes featuring THE EMBERS!
The Embers boast numerous albums and single releases that span decades and all the crazes contininung to exhibit top quality showmanship, musicanship and professionalism. South Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame and South Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame inductees!
Bring a chair or blanket and listen to great tunes on the SV ski hill under the North Carolina sky!

Nature Center Nights | Salamander Meander at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-15 20:00 - 21:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join our Naturalists on a nighttime search for our secretive salamander friends.
All ages welcome
FREE | Registration required
(Weather dependent)

Origins of Rock and Roll - The Early 1960s (Part 1) at Center for Life Enrichment
2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Center For Life Enrichment, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Focusing on the early 1960s, prior to the British invasion by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and others, this twopart presentation will look at the slow demise of Rockabilly, whose stars included Ricky Nelson, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, The Everly Brothers, and Jerry Lee Lewis. We will listen to the “safe” performers like Fabian, Bobby Darin, Frankie Avalon, Annette, Paul Anka , Connie Francis, and Neil Sedaka. These performers did not represent the “threat” to our teenage years and ears that Little Richard, Link Wray, and Bo Diddley did with their raucous sounds and questionable lyrics.
We will trace the rise to prominence of Berry Gordy’s Motown sound, “The Sound of Young America”. William Robinson, Mary Wells, The Primettes, The Temptations, Martha and The Vandellas, Marvin Gaye and other Motown acts brought a fresh sound to white America. Rhythm and Blues performers like James Brown, B.B. King, Albert King, Jackie Wilson, Little Richard, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, and the Mar-Keys and Bar-Kays performed on the Chitlin’ Circuit and in major venues around the world. R & B, once known as Race Music, Sepia Songs, and Bronze music made its presence known in homes across the country.

Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Literacy & Learning Center is excited to bring back another season of engaging workshops tailored for preschoolers and their parents. The aim is to empower parents by demonstrating inventive ways to utilize everyday household items for their children’s educational benefit.
These sessions will showcase practical activities that parents can seamlessly incorporate into their daily routines, fostering a rich learning environment at home.

Garden Tour at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-16 12:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join in for a free guided tour of the Highlands Botanical Gardens! Led by our Horticultural Specialist, a naturalist, or a guest expert, these weekly tours explore the fascinating native plants, ecosystems, and seasonal wonders of the Southern Appalachians. No two tours are ever the same!
Meet at the Highlands Biological Station Amphitheater. Come take a walk with us and see what’s blooming!

Roots of Conflict: The History Behind Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine at Center for Life Enrichment
2025-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Center For Life Enrichment, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 created a global shockwave which threatened the stability of Europe and created food and energy security risks globally. This lecture will focus on the twentieth-century history of RussianUkrainian relations with an eye to the deeper historical factors behind the recent conflict. Beginning with an assessment of Russia’s two main justifications for war— ideas about Ukraine in Russian nationalist ideology and the role of NATO in Eastern Europe—the lecture will review Ukraine’s Soviet history from the revolution to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
This more recent history—why the Soviets drew borders the way they did, why Ukraine suffered under Stalin, how Ukraine became an independent country in 1991, and where the West fits in—provides the critical context for the war.

HCCMF | Family Concert at Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library
2025-07-16 15:00 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Free family concerts, in collaboration with the Highlands Community Child Development Center, HCCMF presents “Just Jazzin’ Around” with the Gary Motley Trio.
Gary Motley, piano; Andy Eulau, bass; Emrah Kotan, percussion
The concerts will be followed by an ice cream social.
Sponsored by Mountain Findings – Highlands, NC

Supper Social Club at Hotel Cashiers
2025-07-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Hotel Cashiers, 7 Slab Town Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
Each week will offer a new concept created by Chef Kelly and will include a starter, entree, and desert as well as special pricing on wine selections curated by our very own sommelier, Gabriel.
Advance tickets offer a discount but walk ins are welcome based on availability. Book in advance and save! Reservations are recommended.

Orchard Sessions with Tennessee Bluegrass at The Farm at Old Edwards
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | The Farm at Old Edwards, 336 Arnold Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Farm at Old Edwards invites you to join us for the return of our live concert series, Orchard Sessions. Settle into comfortable seating in the magical setting of The Orchard, and just relax into a special evening with the sounds of well-known headliners. For a small cover charge, you will enjoy light bites and a cash bar.
The Tennessee Bluegrass Band has a passion for making music that combines the ideas of the past with modern-day creativity. The band is comprised of Lincoln Hensley on banjo and Tim Laughlin on mandolin, and now features Michael Feagan on fiddle, with Jacob Sheffield on guitar, and Josiah Sheffield on bass fiddle.

Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
2025-07-16 18:30 - 21:30 | The Ugly Dog Pub – Highlands, 294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog! Seating starts at 6:00 PM, music starts at 6:30 PM. Come enjoy dinner and your favorite bluegrass band, Nitrograss!

Family Storytime at Hudson Library
2025-07-17 10:30 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning at 10:40AM.

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-07-17 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.

Summer Writing Workshop at Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library
2025-07-17 13:00 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Beginning on June 5 at 1:00 p.m. and continuing every Thursday until August 28, ACCCL staff member Michael Redman will lead a writing workshop that is free and open to everyone, regardless of previous writing experience.
The workshop will be a place to be introduced to techniques, perspectives, and exercises to help you develop your writing. It will also provide a safe,welcoming environment for you to share your own thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Revolution or Terror? Unpacking the Roots of Political Violence at Center for Life Enrichment
2025-07-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Center For Life Enrichment, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
“One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom-fighter”– so begins the debate about terrorism as a political concept and legal definition. While terrorism has plagued the modern world since the “long nineteenth century,” it remains deeply misunderstood. Seeking to understand terrorism as a sociopolitical phenomenon, this session investigates the full emergence of terrorism in Europe during the second half of the nineteenth century, when anarchist revolutionaries hoped that “propaganda by the deed” would inspire revolutions and create a new and more equitable and peaceful world.

Kids Zone at Hudson Library
2025-07-17 15:30 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up.

Zahner Conservation Lecture Series | Lesser Known Medicinal Mushrooms of the Southern Appalachians at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Lesser Known Medicinal Mushrooms of the Southern Appalachians
Featured Speaker – Christopher Parker, Mycologist and Co-Owner The Forest Farmacy
Discover the medicinal properties of six lesser known mushrooms native to our eastern woodlands. A few mushrooms being discussed in this class are Schizopyllum, Maitake, and Birch Polypore where participants will learn what species have antibiotic, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory properties from an experienced mycologist.
Sponsored by Vicki & Donny Ferguson.

Live Music Thursdays at 4118 Kitchen & Bar
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | 4118 Kitchen and Bar, 64 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Salon Series | Iris & Ross Copperman at Highlander Mountain House
2025-07-17 20:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Our Salon Series happens in our Ruffed Grouse Tavern space at the Highlander Mountain House Hotel. Make dinner reservations before the show during service hours 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm if you choose, then enjoy an incredible music performance by one of the best songwriter / producers in music, Ross Copperman, along with his emerging superstar daughter, Iris.
Parking available on the property or street behind HMH. Seating for the show is first come first serve.

Shifting Alliances: Navigating the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World at Center for Life Enrichment
2025-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Center For Life Enrichment, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The global world order is at a potential inflection point, shaped by a new U.S. presidential administration, a rising China, and a surge in global conflicts. What do these developments mean for the future of U.S. foreign policy, peace, and security? This presentation examines the critical issues that lie ahead, drawing insights from within and beyond the U.S. security community. Can the United States sustain its leadership on the world stage, and if so, what strategies will be most effective? Will the U.S. continue to wield its power as it has since the Cold War, or are we on the brink of a new paradigm?
Moving beyond partisan politics, Professor Matthew Auer will offer a forward-looking analysis of emerging flashpoints and areas of concern, providing a nuanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the U.S. and the global community

Summer Pottery Studio Show at The Bascom
2025-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The summer installment of our 13th annual pottery show will be held on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 from 10am– 4pm
Enjoy beautiful handmade pottery while supporting local artists in our community!
For more information, contact Frank Vickery at fvickery@thebascom.org or call 828-526-4949. Organized by The Bascom.

Friday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-07-18 12:00 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Friday classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Fusion Flow: Flow & Restore
9:00 AM
This class offers the best of both worlds, beginning with a mindful vinyasa flow to build heat, strength, and flexibility, followed by grounding restorative poses to help you slow down, release tension, and reset.
Fusion Flow: Gentle
10:30 AM
Slow down and unwind with this soothing class that focuses on gentle, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing.

Author Talk | Maggie Bailey at Hudson Library
2025-07-18 14:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Atlanta/Highlands author Maggie Bailey will introduce her recent cozy mystery, Quilty as Charged, on Friday July 18 at 2:00 PM. Books will be available for purchase and signing at this free program.

Lydia Barnes has made the picturesque town of Peridot, Georgia her home. As the new owner of the Measure Twice fabric store, she invites her regular customers to a sewing retreat at her friend Fran’s Cherry Log mountain home. In between sewing lessons and quick lunches, a severe winter storm approaches. When Fran’s body is discovered, murder is the only explanation, and the remaining six attendees are all suspects. In a daring plan to uncover the killer, Lydia must risk it all, including her life, before she is cut asunder and the bobbin runs out.
An enthusiastic sewist and maker, Maggie Bailey is a graduate of Stanford, Oxford, Brown, and Sewanee Universities. She has previously published two volumes of poetry and a previous Measure Twice mystery. Maggie lives in Atlanta and Highlands with her husband, two young children, her dogs, and a growing fabric stash she can’t help but add to on a regular basis. Quilty as Charged is her second mystery novel.
For more information or to request an accommodation, please call the library at 828-526-3031.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-07-18 17:30 - 22:00 | 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.

Friday Night Live Concert Series with Johnny Webb Band at Town Square
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Town Square, Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Friday Night Live  Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Johnny Webb Band
Offering laid-back, yet seasoned, country music, the Johnny Webb Band performs selections spanning more than 50 years with a down-home flavor.

Live Music at Happ's Place
2025-07-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Happs Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ’s Place in Glenville.

Friday Night Vibes at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Close out your week with live tunes and well-poured wines at High Country Wine & Provisions—Friday’s perfect pairing.
July 11 & July 18- Jammin’ with Zorki
July 25- Jammin’ with Dan Hickman
