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The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show is a premier outdoor event held annually in the beautiful mountain town of Highlands, NC. Known for its high-quality, original, and traditional artwork, the […]
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The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! 
The Woodwind Quintet: James Zellers, flute: Alexandra Prior, oboe; Ryan Little, french horn will present a delightful Sunday evening concert. Additional musicians to be announced. 
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time. |
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Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness! |
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Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors. 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. 
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To celebrate International Moth Week we’ll put up some moth lights to meet and learn more about the amazing moths who live here. |
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Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers. 
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. 
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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! 
Join The Vineyard at High Holly for wine, live music & food from July 2–6, 12-6pm. Live Music Thurs, Fri., and Sun 2-5pm.
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.
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Camp Historical Society: Capture the Flag (and a love of History) at CHS from 5-7pm 
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! |
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Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning. 
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays! 
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.
Join The Vineyard at High Holly for wine, live music & food from July 2–6, 12-6pm. Live Music Thurs, Fri., and Sun 2-5pm. 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.
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! 
Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up. 
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Kick off your holiday weekend with a sparkling good time! Join Highlands Wine Shoppe for this fun, festive walk-around tasting featuring 4 sommelier-selected wines that are perfect for summer sipping — including a splash of something bubbly to get you in the celebratory spirit! 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. 
Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly. 
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series! 
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Kick off your July 4th holiday on Thursday! Featuring live music with Zorki - and a wine celebration! 
Come one, come all! This Independence Day, join us at The Village Green for an evening of live music, family fun, and of course, fireworks! The annual Fireworks Extravaganza will take place beginning at 6:30PM at The Village Green Commons. The evening will begin with incredible live entertainment followed by an extraordinary fireworks show at dark featuring thousands of colorful bursts!
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time. |
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All activities are free and take place at the ballfield next to the community building. Games organized by Highlands Recreation Department. Hot dog lunches organized by Highlands Rotary Club. For more information, please call the Highlands Parks & Recreation Department. at 828-526-3556. 
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The Highlands Rotary Club's annual rubber duck race brings excitement and raises money for Rotary Club charities on the Fourth of July. Organized by the Highlands Rotary Club. For more information visit highlandsduckrace.com. 
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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.
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An ALL-DAY Celebration for AMERICA’S 248th BIRTHDAY!!
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation.
Join The Vineyard at High Holly for wine, live music & food from July 2–6, 12-6pm. Live Music Thurs, Fri., and Sun 2-5pm.
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Not only is the wine shop the PERFECT spot to watch Fireworks (@ 9:30pm), we’ll also have special, Sommelier-curated wine machine selections, Grab + Go Bottles + Summer tunes from our favorite DJ Bill Travers + cameos from Steve Miskew + friends. Hope to see you there! 
Celebrate July 4th with an outdoor pig roast. We will have live music, sparklers & s'mores. Catch the fireworks from our patio. 
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Diverse Groove Known nationwide for their high-energy performances and top-tier showmanship, Diverse Groove delivers a nonstop show from the moment they take the stage. True to their name, they perform a wide range of genres, including Top 40 hits, Beach Music, Motown, R&B, Rock, Dance, and Reggae. 
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville. |
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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.
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The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace. In inclement weather, the group moves inside to the Library, but their enthusiasm is never dampened. 
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The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
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Southern Botanics specializes in collecting and preserving the beautiful and unique flowers, leaves and other plants of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and transforming them into unique one-of-kind artworks that can be treasured for years to come. Douglas and Austin Davis-Selph invite you to share their love of this very special place by adding a little bit of the mountains to your home. 
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Hey kids and families! Save the date!!! An event made for you and your family! Community Day at The Bascom.
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!
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Lyrics on the Lawn featuring the fabulous musical stylings of wine shop favorite Chris Kohne! 
Join us each Saturday at 4:00 pm for Unfurl Wellness Spa’s Sound Bath, a serene experience designed to help you reset and reconnect.
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"The Old and the New": NC Premiere of Paul Coletti's Viola Quintet 
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**Special holiday Saturday concert in Town Square** \Silly Ridge Popular Highlands-based band Silly Ridge brings classic bluegrass & popular music, mixed with fun and high energy, to the Highlands-Cashiers plateau!
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time. 
Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM |
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The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join The Vineyard at High Holly for wine, live music & food from July 2–6, 12-6pm. Live Music Thurs, Fri., and Sun 2-5pm. 
Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.
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Join The Vineyard at High Holly for live Music every Sunday. Vineyard open 12-6pm
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"The Old and the New": NC Premiere of Paul Coletti's Viola Quintet
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! |
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Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness! 
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. 
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Join Kara Long and Carolyn Middlebrooks for an action-packed Adventure Camp! Kids will explore Highlands on small walking field trips, play exciting outdoor games, and enjoy a day full of fun. Please make sure to pack a lunch.
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Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors.
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Join Kara Long and Carolyn Middlebrooks for an action-packed Adventure Camp! Kids will explore Highlands on small walking field trips, play exciting outdoor games, and enjoy a day full of fun. Please make sure to pack a lunch.
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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. 
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Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our premier guest chef dinner series, "Under the Stars, On the Rocks". Hosted at Skyline Lodge against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event offers an al fresco steakhouse dining experience. Featuring collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country and Oak Steakhouse's culinary team, each four-course meal will be family-style and is unique and personalized to the guest chef. 
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Birds of Prey are fascinating, but are sometimes misperceived due to their predatory instincts. Meet some live raptors and learn about their day to day struggle to survive in our constantly changing world. |
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Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
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. 
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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.
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Join Kara Long and Carolyn Middlebrooks for an action-packed Adventure Camp! Kids will explore Highlands on small walking field trips, play exciting outdoor games, and enjoy a day full of fun. Please make sure to pack a lunch. 
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
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In collaboration with First Presbyterian Church, a concert featuring Susie Park, violin and William Ransom, piano will present an outstanding program of Beethoven, Massenet and Ravel.
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
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Camp Historical Society: Family Night– Screening of the 1961 film “The Parent Trap” at CHS from 7-9pm
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time. |
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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.
Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning.
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays! In celebration of Bob's 75th (!!!) birthday, enjoy 75% off men's clothing and accessories at The Exchange for Men! Located at 2060 Dillard Road in Highlands. *Some exclusions apply—but most of our finest finds are fair game! 
“Vintage Fashion At Its Best”
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.
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Join Kara Long and Carolyn Middlebrooks for an action-packed Adventure Camp! Kids will explore Highlands on small walking field trips, play exciting outdoor games, and enjoy a day full of fun. Please make sure to pack a lunch. 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.
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.
Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up. 
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. 
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Sonya Carpenter, Co-founder and President of Co-habitate Inc.
Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! |
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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. In celebration of Bob's 75th (!!!) birthday, enjoy 75% off men's clothing and accessories at The Exchange for Men! Located at 2060 Dillard Road in Highlands. *Some exclusions apply—but most of our finest finds are fair game! Silicone Jar Openers & Trivets for Every Occasion at Main Street Gifts, located at 364 Main Street in Highlands. Call 828-482-1414 for more information.
“Vintage Fashion At Its Best”
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation.
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Join Kara Long and Carolyn Middlebrooks for an action-packed Adventure Camp! Kids will explore Highlands on small walking field trips, play exciting outdoor games, and enjoy a day full of fun. Please make sure to pack a lunch.
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!
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Friday Night Live Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville. 
Close out your week with live tunes and well-poured wines at High Country Wine & Provisions—Friday’s perfect pairing.
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time. |
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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. 
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Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit at the Second Annual Pickleball on the Plateau tournament, hosted by the Mountaintop Rotary Club and many of our local sponsors! Join us on July 12 & 13 at the Highlands Rec Park. Play will be going on from 8am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. In celebration of Bob's 75th (!!!) birthday, enjoy 75% off men's clothing and accessories at The Exchange for Men! Located at 2060 Dillard Road in Highlands. *Some exclusions apply—but most of our finest finds are fair game!
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The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace. Silicone Jar Openers & Trivets for Every Occasion at Main Street Gifts, located at 364 Main Street in Highlands. Call 828-482-1414 for more information.
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As a child, Theresa always had a passion for art through the process of creating something beautiful. To this day, she enjoys drawing inspiration from the subtle nuances in color in both still lives and landscapes. These pieces reflect the harmony found in nature while simultaneously echoing a sense of peace and elegance.
“Vintage Fashion At Its Best”
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.
Join us each Saturday at 4:00 pm for Unfurl Wellness Spa’s Sound Bath, a serene experience designed to help you reset and reconnect. 
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The Pop-Up Pipers will appear in unexpected locations throughout downtown Highlands on select Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:00 P.M.
Kathy & Mark Whitehead Young Pianist Concert 
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Saturdays on Pine Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!
Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM |
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Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit at the Second Annual Pickleball on the Plateau tournament, hosted by the Mountaintop Rotary Club and many of our local sponsors! Join us on July 12 & 13 at the Highlands Rec Park. Play will be going on from 8am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.
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Join The Vineyard at High Holly for live Music every Sunday. Vineyard open 12-6pm
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Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
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Trust in news is arguably at an all time low. Many Americans have lost confidence in the press, citing concerns about bias, sensationalism, exaggeration or even deception. It’s tempting to look back to the days of Walter Cronkite with nostalgia.
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.
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Our speakers have extensive experience as higher education leaders in both the private and public sectors. They will discuss how and why this debate emerged but also provide insight into the trajectory of the debate going forward. Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors.
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Back by popular demand! Mary will teach you how to draw using the elements of art: line, shape, form, value, and texture.
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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.
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Sapphire Valleys' Concert on the Slopes featuring THE EMBERS! 
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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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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Free family concerts, in collaboration with the Highlands Community Child Development Center, HCCMF presents "Just Jazzin' Around" with the Gary Motley Trio.
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu! 
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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.
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Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning.
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
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. 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.
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“One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom-fighter”– so begins the debate about terrorism as a political concept and legal definition.
Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up. 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. 
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Lesser Known Medicinal Mushrooms of the Southern Appalachians Featured Speaker - Christopher Parker, Mycologist and Co-Owner The Forest Farmacy
Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series! 
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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. |
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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.
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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. 
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Enjoy beautiful handmade pottery while supporting local artists in our community!
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation. 
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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.
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Friday Night Live Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.
Close out your week with live tunes and well-poured wines at High Country Wine & Provisions—Friday’s perfect pairing. 
The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is America’s premier large brass ensemble. A group that always reflects the diverse makeup of men and women in the American culture, RMPBB is dedicated to the notion that music is a gift to be enjoyed by everyone. |
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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.
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The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
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Dr. Ben Arnold serves as the Acting Director of the University of Kentucky School of Music, a position he served in previously from 2003 to 2012.
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This course will explore arguably the most outstanding orchestral work of the twentieth century: Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring.
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Enjoy beautiful handmade pottery while supporting local artists in our community!
Join us each Saturday at 4:00 pm for Unfurl Wellness Spa’s Sound Bath, a serene experience designed to help you reset and reconnect.
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Saturdays on Pine Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.
Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM |
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The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.
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Join The Vineyard at High Holly for live Music every Sunday. Vineyard open 12-6pm 
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Brothers Brian and Brandon Brigham and Landon Beard and Todd Fournier rose to prominence as longtime members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
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College Essay Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on workshop designed to help students craft standout college application essays. Led by Cameron Alexander, who taught high school English at Wesleyan School for eight years, this camp covers the differences between essay types, analyzes successful examples, and guides students through brainstorming, drafting, peer review, and editing. By the end of the week, students will have a polished, ready-to-submit college essay!
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
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Andrew Weissmann, a CLE favorite, and Benjamin Wittes, editor in chief of Lawfare, will discuss the Trump 2.0 administration’s impact on the United States Department of Justice, the FBI, the Intelligence Community and national security.
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.
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In this lecture Dr. Harvey sketches the career of Henry O. Tanner, from his roots in the AME Church to his studies with Thomas Eakins in Philadelphia and his blossoming career in Paris.
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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. |
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Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
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Held at the Sky Valley Country Club located at 568 Sky Valley Way, there will be vendors selling a variety of products, including jewelry, nature photography, wreaths, wool felting, suncatchers, encaustic art, quilts, cards, totes, folk art, pottery, several types of paintings, smocked clothing, painted wine glasses, embroidery, purses, cutting boards and, new this year, roasted nuts. Many of the tables will be set up indoors for a cool shopping experience.
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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.
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
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The geologic history of the Carolinas spans over one billion years. The forces that built the foundation of the Carolinas have shuffled us between super continents and provided us a wealth of mineral resources.
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
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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. 
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Join us for Rotary Club Bingo at Highlands Community Building. This month, proceeds will benefit The Sealy Mountain Women’s Club. Come out and have some fun for our community!
Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning.
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
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Generative AI is reshaping industries and redefining what’s possible in technology, creativity, and decision making. In this talk, we will demystify the terms surrounding AI, explain the current AI landscape, and explore its exciting possibilities.
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. 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.
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Join CLE’s tech expert, Loraine Smith, for an exciting and educational course of useful apps for adults!
Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up.
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In this digital day and age, it’s easy to lose track of our passwords. Join this helpful course on password management.
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HCCMF presents, in collaboration with Old Edwards Hospitality Group a special event featuring Elisabeth Remy Johnson, harp; Ransom Wilson, flute; Vega Quartet. 
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Zahner Conservation Lecture Series Understanding Helene as a Geologic Event in Southern Appalachia...and What is a "Geologic Event" Anyway? Philip S. Prince, Ph.D., Project Geologist, Appalachian Landslide Consultants, PLLC, Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences
Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series! 
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. |
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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.
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the raging fires in California, extreme weather is a topic of wide public concern.
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation.
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Friday Night Live Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent ABC Combo 
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Join us for Groovin’ on The Green featuring McIntosh & The Lionhearts! Groovin’ on The Green is FREE and takes place rain or shine on the Commons Lawn at The Village Green.
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.
Close out your week with live tunes and well-poured wines at High Country Wine & Provisions—Friday’s perfect pairing. |
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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.
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The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
Join us each Saturday at 4:00 pm for Unfurl Wellness Spa’s Sound Bath, a serene experience designed to help you reset and reconnect.
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Saturdays on Pine
Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.
Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM |
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The Literacy and Learning Center For over 60 years, The Singin' Medallions have captivated audiences across generations with their timeless horn-driven American beach-style music and infectious energy. Founded in 1962, the group's signature high-octane performances continue to delight fans of all ages. The Farm at Old Edwards.
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.
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Join The Vineyard at High Holly for live Music every Sunday. Vineyard open 12-6pm
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Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
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.
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Join Professor Kevin Jones for this session covering the early history of the Israel-Palestine conflict, from the beginning of the British Mandate to the creation of the state of Israel.
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Hosted by Lori and Ed Heys at their beautiful Highlands residence, this year’s Soirée will be held in the couple’s breathtaking garden, renowned for its vibrant summer blooms, especially their spectacular dahlias. Guests will enjoy an enchanting evening of fine food, drinks, and mountain twilight in support of Highlands Biological Foundation’s vital mission. |
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This session covers the history of the Palestinian national movement from the Six-Day War of June 1967 until the present day. Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Highlands Nature Center as she reads fun books and sings silly songs all about the great outdoors.
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Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
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Designed for beginners, this workshop is an introduction to alcohol inks and their versatility in creating translucent and very fluid artworks.
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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.
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The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
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Mountain Heritage Series: Tim Barnwell, Faces & Places of Cashiers Valley. Author discussion at the Albert-Carlton Cashiers Library from 3-4pm 
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Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
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Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning.
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays! 
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Come choose from Silver & Gold Shipwreck Coins And Custom Jewelry. Call (407) 534-4238 For more information. Located at 410 Main Street in Highlands.
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. 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.
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Immigration was a huge issue in our recent election, so huge that it might seem like unrestricted immigration is a recent phenomenon.
Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up. 
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Join Highlands Wine Shoppe for a very special tasting featuring Special Guest Corey Crowe of Pride Mountain Vineyards—one of Napa Valley’s most iconic + acclaimed wineries! 
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Dr. Kelly Oten, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, NC State University
Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series! |
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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.
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Though we often speculate, it is difficult to pinpoint how empires are made and how they fall.
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Come choose from Silver & Gold Shipwreck Coins And Custom Jewelry. Call (407) 534-4238 For more information. Located at 410 Main Street in Highlands. 
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Come see Oriental Rug Specialist rugs on display at Josephine’s Emporium. Free rug pad with each purchase!
A gentle and accessible yoga class designed for anyone who prefers or benefits from the support of a chair. This class is ideal for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or seeking a low-impact way to build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and promote relaxation. 
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Join us for Groovin’ on The Green featuring Martin & Kelly!
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Ezra & Katie Husband and wife duo, Ezra and Katie have been playing acoustic music together for over 10 years. These Highlands natives recently spent seven years in Los Angeles pursuing their creative endeavors before returning to the area.
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville. |
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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.
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The Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
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Come choose from Silver & Gold Shipwreck Coins And Custom Jewelry. Call (407) 534-4238 For more information. Located at 410 Main Street in Highlands.
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Come see Oriental Rug Specialist rugs on display at Josephine’s Emporium. Free rug pad with each purchase!
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Mountain Heritage Series: “Monticello: Sharing History for a Century”, with Brandon Dillard at the Albert-Carlton Cashiers Library from 3-5pm
Join us each Saturday at 4:00 pm for Unfurl Wellness Spa’s Sound Bath, a serene experience designed to help you reset and reconnect.
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The Pop-Up Pipers will appear in unexpected locations throughout downtown Highlands on select Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:00 P.M.
Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival presents "Sonata Mulattica" at Highlands PAC.
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High 5’s sound incorporates rock, blues, Americana, bluegrass, country, jazz as well as other musical styles to provide a set list that is familiar and eclectic at the same time.
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.
Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM |
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