Laurel Magazine

Live Music at Happ's Place
2025-07-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-07-11 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

Mountain Theatre Company Presents Forever Plaid at Highlands PAC
2025-07-11 19:30, 2025-07-12 14:00, 2025-07-13 14:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo’s and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge’s family’s plumbing supply company, they became “Forever Plaid”. On the way to their first big gig, the “Plaids” are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins…
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.

Pickleball on the Plateau Tournament at Highlands Rec Park
2025-07-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Highlands Recreation and Civic Center, 600 N 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741
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.

Bob's 75th Birthday Blowout Sale at The Exchange for Men
2025-07-12 09:30 - 17:00 | Nancy’s Fancys and The Exchange for Men, 2060 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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!

Trunk Show with Andrea at Main Street Gifts
2025-07-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Main Street Gifts, 364 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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.

Theresa Forman Art Showcase at Acorns
2025-07-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Acorns, 212 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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.

Beth Poindexter Luxe Trunk Show at Josephine's Emporium
2025-07-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Josephine’s Emporium, 40 Burns St,, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
“Vintage Fashion At Its Best”
THURSDAY, July 10, FRIDAY, July 11, SATURDAY, July 12 11a – 5p
at Josephine’s Emporium at 40 Burns St., Cashiers. bwpoindexter1217@gmail.com, 336-420-6054

Pop Up Pipers in Downtown Highlands
2025-07-12 16:30 - 17:00 | NC
The Pop-Up Pipers will appear in unexpected locations throughout downtown Highlands on select Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:00 P.M.
Keep an ear out on the following dates: June 7, July 12, August 2, September 6, and October 4, but exactly where they’ll play remains a mystery, adding an element of spontaneous joy to each performance.

HCCMF | Kathy & Mark Whitehead Young Pianist Concert at Highlands PAC
2025-07-12 17:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Kathy & Mark Whitehead Young Pianist Concert
Sonata in F# Major, Op.78 — Beethoven
Scherzo #4 in E Major — Chopin
Fantasy on Themes from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro — F. Liszt, arr. Busoni
Piano Trio in D Minor — Arensky

Zitong Wang, piano; Susie Park, violin; James Kim, cello

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-07-12 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.

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series with Shane Meade & The Sound at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-07-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Saturdays on Pine  Featuring a variety of popular regional bands and musicians
Shane Meade & The Sound  Shane Meade is the talented singer-songwriter behind the Tampa-based, soul-infused folk rock band Shane Meade & the Sound. Originally from Elkins, West Virginia, Shane taught himself guitar in 2000 before moving to Florida. His heartfelt songwriting captivates audiences with its simplicity, inspiring lyrics, and universal themes.

Mountain Theatre Company presents The Marvelous Wonderettes at Highlands PAC
2025-07-12 19:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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! As we learn about their lives and loves the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” In act two, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the young women have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. Featuring over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane!

Live music at The High Dive
2025-07-12 21:30 | NC
Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-07-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Unfurl Wellness Spa, 454 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Sacred Sundays is a 90 minute class of mindfulness movement and poses accompanied with an acoustic sound meditation held by Robert John Malone.
This is an all levels class focused of a variety of wellness practices to assist in raising our mind/body awareness through conscious movements and poses (1:00 – 2:30 each Sunday this season)

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-07-13 14:00 - 17:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join The Vineyard at High Holly for live Music every Sunday.
Vineyard open 12-6pm

HCCMF | Kathy & Mark Whitehead Young Pianist Concert at The Village Green
2025-07-13 17:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States

Monday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-07-14 09:00 - 17:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Fusion Flow: Flow & Restore
9 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.
Fusion Rx: Crushing PD
12:00 PM
This moderate-intensity class is designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and may also benefit those with other neurological disorders.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
5:30 PM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Visit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.

The Collapse of Trust in News and How to Win It Back at Center for Life Enrichment
2025-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Center For Life Enrichment, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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. But this lecture will argue that the postwar era (1945-Watergate) was actually a historical aberration, and that polarization in news today reflects older traditions in journalism including the hyper-partisan press of the early Republic, penny press and the yellow press. Looking forward, we’ll examine how trust in news has been lost and how serious, committed journalists can win it back.

HCCMF | Strings Attached at Highlands PAC
2025-07-14 17:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
“Strings Attached”
Concerto in D Major for Guitar and Strings — Vivaldi
Danza espanola No. 5 “Addaluza” — Granados
Capricho árabe — Terrega
Waltz Opus 8 No. 4 — Mangore
La Oración del Torero, Opus 34 — Turina
Four for Tango — Piazzolla
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 96,”American” — Dvorak
Guitar Quintet No. 4 in D Major, G448,”Fandango” — Boccherini

Sharon Isbin, guitar; The Pacifica String Quartet

Higher Education in the Political Cross Hairs? at Center for Life Enrichment
2025-07-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Center For Life Enrichment, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Until recently, a college degree was widely considered a reliable path to success in life. Higher education has now become a political and legal battlefield. To critics, colleges and universities do not educate; they indoctrinate. Among the most significant issues at stake: the role of the Department of Education; political interference in academic governance; defunding academic departments or programs; restricting curriculum content; political bias in hiring and promotion; elimination of tenure; elimination of affirmative action and related DEI initiatives; transgender participants in sports; free speech and cancel culture; and the need for more skills-based content in college curriculums. Is the value of a college education in serious need of reconsideration?
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.

StoryTime at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-15 10:30 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join local storyteller Ms. KK at the Nature Center this summer as she reads fun books & sings silly songs all about the great outdoors.
This program is geared towards elementary-aged children, but all nature explorers are welcome!

Drawing for All at Center for Life Enrichment
2025-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Center For Life Enrichment, 348 S 5th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Back by popular demand! Mary will teach you how to draw using the elements of art: line, shape, form, value, and texture. Graphite pencils, ebony pencils, Sharpies, etc., are your tools. Using these elements, we will create a value scale and simple drawings of still life and landscape. Bring a sketchbook or journal. This will be a “process over product” style of learning.
All participants will be supported in drawing ideas they would like to develop. All materials for this class are provided, and you will leave with a supply list for continuing your art exploration at home.

HCCMF | Strings Attached at The Village Green
2025-07-15 17:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States

Fusion Restore: Mobility Stretch at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-07-15 17:30 | 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!
