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SUMMARY:Monday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!\nFusion Flow: Flow & Restore\n9 AM \nThis 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. \nFusion Flow: Gentle \n10:30 AM\nSlow down and unwind with this soothing class that focuses on gentle\, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing. \nFusion Rx: Crushing PD\n12:00 PM\nThis moderate-intensity class is designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and may also benefit those with other neurological disorders. \nFusion Flow: Vinyasa\n5:30 PM\nThis class offers a blend of movement and stillness\, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa. \nVisit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/fusion-flow-flow-restore-at-fusion-yoga-and-wellness/2025-08-18
LOCATION:Fusion Yoga and Wellness\, 21A Lance Rd\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250721T040019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T040019Z
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SUMMARY:Night Visions: Unlocking the Secrets of Photography After Dark at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:People used to ask Kevin Adams what is there to photograph at night? Today\, night photography is extremely popular\, with photographers capturing all sorts of nighttime subjects. Nothing new to do\, right? Not so fast! In this presentation\, Kevin covers the typical stuff—Milky Way\, star trails\, lighthouses\, cityscapes\, etc.—but he’ll also talk about photographing subjects you’ve never thought of\, and he’ll share techniques for photographing ordinary subjects in ways you’ve never imagined. Fair warning\, though. Kevin says that after you attend this presentation\, you won’t be getting much sleep going forward—unless you do it in the daytime! \nNote: this program is a lecture\, not a workshop.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/night-visions-unlocking-the-secrets-of-photography-after-dark-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250730T132417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T132417Z
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SUMMARY:Wine\, Women and Song at On the Verandah
DESCRIPTION:Join us at On the Verandah for Wine\, Women and Song with host Lisa Rankin. An event celebrating the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the power of women’s voices\, both literal and figurative. \nIt will be an evening that blends live music\, wine\, art\, and activism into a free-form celebration of women’s rights and creative expression.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/wine-women-and-song-at-on-the-verandah
LOCATION:On the Verandah\, 1536 Franklin Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250721T040419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T040419Z
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SUMMARY:The Necessity of Imperfection: Grappling with Evil and Suffering in the World’s Religions at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:One of the most difficult problems that every religion grapples with is how to explain the existence of evil and suffering in the world. Our lives are plagued by unhappiness\, stress\, difficulties\, and always end in death. For religions with an all-powerful and loving God\, this reality presents a serious challenge. Why won’t this loving and powerful God just fix us and our world? The Eastern traditions\, with their views of karma and reincarnation\, present a very different view of this classic struggle. Whether Eastern or Western\, all religions recognize that our lives are not perfect\, but then each presents different paths and prescriptions about what to do with these imperfections. \nThis class explores how these different faiths struggle with our imperfections while also presenting unique ways of understanding why the difficulties in our lives are a necessary part of being itself.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-necessity-of-imperfection-grappling-with-evil-and-suffering-in-the-worlds-religions-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:Center For Life Enrichment\, 348 S 5th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250717T161856Z
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SUMMARY:Village Nature Series at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Mountains: The Four Seasons \nExperience a live musical piano journey through the four seasons of the North Carolina mountains\, featuring all original video and music created\, composed\, and performed by Bryan Heller.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/village-nature-series-at-the-village-green-4
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250509T205836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T190055Z
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SUMMARY:Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
DESCRIPTION:Choose the Food Less Traveled at Locally Grown on The Green \nDiscover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green\, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers. \nThis producer-only market showcases the best of our region\, with vendors who grow and make their products within a 50-mile radius of Cashiers.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/locally-grown-on-the-green-at-the-village-green/2025-08-20
LOCATION:The Village Green\, 160 Frank Allen Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250731T142207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133515Z
UID:94188-1755691200-1755691200@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Garden Tour at Highlands Nature Center
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMeet at the Highlands Biological Station Amphitheater.  Come take a walk with us and see what’s blooming!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/garden-tour-at-highlands-nature-center/2025-08-20
LOCATION:Highlands Nature Center\, 930 Horse Cove Rd\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250731T131527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T131527Z
UID:94102-1755698400-1755698400@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Movies at Hudson | Testament of Youth at Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday August 20 at 2 PM\, come watch a powerful story of love\, war and remembrance\, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain\, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again\, it’s a film about young love\, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/movies-at-hudson-testament-of-youth-at-hudson-library
LOCATION:Hudson Library\, 554 Main St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250715T174826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T174826Z
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SUMMARY:The Burnt Part Boys at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian\, bluegrass-inspired journey. \nLocally known as “The Burnt Part\,” the Pickaway Coal Company’s South Mountain closed down after an accident in 1952 that resulted in the death of four miners. Ten years later\, Jake Twitchell is an employee of that same company\, doing the same job that took his own father’s life. Much to the dismay of his movie-buff younger brother\, Pete\, the Pickaway Coal Company is going to begin re-mining The Burnt Part and send down the next generation of young men. Inspired by his silver screen heroes\, Pete sets out for The Burnt Part with his best friend\, a pack full of dynamite\, and plans to blow up the mine in hopes of protecting his older brother. This new musical is a dangerous and heartwarming adventure following the journey to discover the importance of the choices we make to protect our family.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-burnt-part-boys-at-highlands-pac-2/2025-08-20
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250609T152245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T185424Z
UID:90497-1755709200-1755723600@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Supper Social Club at Hotel Cashiers
DESCRIPTION:Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu! \nEach 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. \nAdvance tickets offer a discount but walk ins are welcome based on availability. Book in advance and save! Reservations are recommended.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/supper-social-club-at-hotel-cashiers/2025-08-20
LOCATION:Hotel Cashiers\, 7 Slab Town Road\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250812T140704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T140704Z
UID:95361-1755709200-1755723600@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Live Music at Cashiers Celtic Table
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Celtic Table for Live Music Wednesdays!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/live-music-at-cashiers-celtic-table/2025-08-20
LOCATION:Cashiers Celtic Table\, 341 U.S. 64\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20210401T135856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T151538Z
UID:111078-1755712800-1755723600@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog! \nCome enjoy dinner and your favorite bluegrass band!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/bluegrass-wednesday-at-the-ugly-dog-pub/2025-08-20
LOCATION:The Ugly Dog Pub – Highlands\, 294 S 4th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250715T174813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T174813Z
UID:93243-1755718200-1755718200@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:The Burnt Part Boys at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian\, bluegrass-inspired journey. \nLocally known as “The Burnt Part\,” the Pickaway Coal Company’s South Mountain closed down after an accident in 1952 that resulted in the death of four miners. Ten years later\, Jake Twitchell is an employee of that same company\, doing the same job that took his own father’s life. Much to the dismay of his movie-buff younger brother\, Pete\, the Pickaway Coal Company is going to begin re-mining The Burnt Part and send down the next generation of young men. Inspired by his silver screen heroes\, Pete sets out for The Burnt Part with his best friend\, a pack full of dynamite\, and plans to blow up the mine in hopes of protecting his older brother. This new musical is a dangerous and heartwarming adventure following the journey to discover the importance of the choices we make to protect our family.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-burnt-part-boys-at-highlands-pac/2025-08-20
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20230301T190401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T190401Z
UID:59435-1755772200-1755772200@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Family Storytime at Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories\, music\, and movement at Family Storytime\, every Thursday morning at 10:40AM.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/family-storytime-at-hudson-library/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Hudson Library\, 554 Main St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20230118T005906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T193620Z
UID:61603-1755775800-1755775800@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church. \nHeld at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cashiers-quilters/2025-08-21
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250605T170611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T170611Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Writing Workshop at Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/summer-writing-workshop-at-albert-carlton-cashiers-community-library/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Albert-Carlton Community Library\, 249 Frank Allen Rd\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250715T174826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T174826Z
UID:93244-1755786600-1755786600@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:The Burnt Part Boys at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian\, bluegrass-inspired journey. \nLocally known as “The Burnt Part\,” the Pickaway Coal Company’s South Mountain closed down after an accident in 1952 that resulted in the death of four miners. Ten years later\, Jake Twitchell is an employee of that same company\, doing the same job that took his own father’s life. Much to the dismay of his movie-buff younger brother\, Pete\, the Pickaway Coal Company is going to begin re-mining The Burnt Part and send down the next generation of young men. Inspired by his silver screen heroes\, Pete sets out for The Burnt Part with his best friend\, a pack full of dynamite\, and plans to blow up the mine in hopes of protecting his older brother. This new musical is a dangerous and heartwarming adventure following the journey to discover the importance of the choices we make to protect our family.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-burnt-part-boys-at-highlands-pac-2/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20220705T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T184645Z
UID:59433-1755790200-1755790200@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Kids Zone at Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION:Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art\, nature\, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/kids-zone-thursday-afternoons/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Hudson Library\, 554 Main St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250812T155800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T155800Z
UID:95421-1755792000-1755799200@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Author Reception | Darwin and the Art of Botany at Center for Life Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Join us at one of Highlands’ many beautiful homes for this presentation and author reception for Highlands’ own Dr. Jim Costa! From finches and tortoises to barnacles and pigeons\, Charles Darwin is most often associated with the iconic animals that he studied\, but in fact a larger part of his contribution to the natural sciences is based on plants. \nDarwin’s botanical observations and experiments are crucial to our modern understanding of so much about plant biology\, from pollination to plant carnivory to the way that vines climb. To help modern audiences better appreciate Darwin’s botany as well as the rich tradition of botanical art\, Dr. Costa teamed up with his friend\, the botanical artist Bobbi Angell (www.bobbiangell.com/)\, to produce Darwin and the Art of Botany: Observations on the Curious World of Plants. A celebration of Darwin’s often overlooked botanical enthusiasms\, the book spotlights 45 fascinating plants studied by Darwin\, each illustrated with beautiful and historically significant botanical artwork that Bobbi curated from the Library at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Upperville\, Virginia. \nThis “arts and sciences” course will inspire a new appreciation for Darwin’s creative botanical investigations and the ways in which plants helped shape our understanding of the world around us\, as well as the history of botanical art and illustration.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/author-reception-darwin-and-the-art-of-botany-at-center-for-life-enrichment
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250911T140653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T034933Z
UID:96883-1755799200-1755806400@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Live Music Thursdays at 4118 Kitchen & Bar
DESCRIPTION:Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/live-music-thursdays-at-4118-kitchen-bar/2025-08-21
LOCATION:4118 Kitchen and Bar\, 64 Highlands Plaza\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
CREATED:20250509T211956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T211956Z
UID:102384-1755799200-1755810000@thelaurelmagazine.com
SUMMARY:Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series! \n 
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/carolina-concert-series-at-trailborn-highlands-8/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Trailborn Highlands\, 96 Log Cabin Ln\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Live Music
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SUMMARY:CDS | Stargazer Gala: Opening Night Party at Blue Star Ranch
DESCRIPTION:The Cashiers Historical Society and Opening Night Party Chairs\, Wendy Barze & Helen Butcher\, invite you to the most anticipated event of the season—the Opening Night Party of the annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse! This year\, we are celebrating under the Carolina sky at the Stargazer Gala.  \nIn honor of our 28th year\, join us at the stunning Blue Star Ranch\, a private horse ranch nestled on a 170-acre expanse. Experience a Western-inspired evening filled with unforgettable style\, festive celebration\, and timeless rustic charm. Savor signature cocktails and delicious fare\, customize your own bespoke hat with Highlands Hatter\, and dance under the stars to live music by Smokey Jones and The Three Dollar Pistols. Together\, we’ll toast this year’s Showhouse\, our twelve fabulous designers\, and our 2025 Showhouse Chair\, Rowanne McKnight! \nTickets: Available exclusively through Sponsorship and select Benefactor packages.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cds-stargazer-gala-opening-night-party-at-blue-star-ranch
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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SUMMARY:The Burnt Part Boys at Highlands PAC
DESCRIPTION:Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian\, bluegrass-inspired journey. \nLocally known as “The Burnt Part\,” the Pickaway Coal Company’s South Mountain closed down after an accident in 1952 that resulted in the death of four miners. Ten years later\, Jake Twitchell is an employee of that same company\, doing the same job that took his own father’s life. Much to the dismay of his movie-buff younger brother\, Pete\, the Pickaway Coal Company is going to begin re-mining The Burnt Part and send down the next generation of young men. Inspired by his silver screen heroes\, Pete sets out for The Burnt Part with his best friend\, a pack full of dynamite\, and plans to blow up the mine in hopes of protecting his older brother. This new musical is a dangerous and heartwarming adventure following the journey to discover the importance of the choices we make to protect our family.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/the-burnt-part-boys-at-highlands-pac/2025-08-21
LOCATION:Highlands PAC\, 507 Chestnut Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T093000
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SUMMARY:Shred Event at Highlands Plaza
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to dispose of sensitive documents in an environmentally friendly way. Participants are encouraged to transport items in plastic bags or bins and keep in mind the following guidelines: \n• Items Allowed – Paper products with staples or paper clips\, spiral notebooks \n• Items Not Allowed – Three-ring binders\, cardboard \nHighlands Plaza – near Bryson’s
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/shred-event-at-highlands-plaza
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:visitor@highlandschamber.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T133000
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SUMMARY:Home and Garden Tour with the Laurel Garden Club Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of five fabulous homes featuring demonstrations and products to elevate your lifestyle including:\nHome designer trends for 2025\nCutting edge florist demonstrations\nEntertaining tips to update favorite recipes “Elevated”  home and garden products \nThe tour begins at Church of the Incarnation 520 Main Street in Highlands.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/home-and-garden-tour-with-the-laurel-garden-club-highlands
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T160000
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CREATED:20250717T181124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T181124Z
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SUMMARY:Cashiers Designer Showhouse  with Cashiers Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to prepare to immerse yourself in nine inspiring days of extraordinary design\, exclusive shopping\, and unforgettable lifestyle events with proceeds benefiting the Cashiers Historical Society!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cashiers-designer-showhouse-with-cashiers-historical-society/2025-08-22
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T170000
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CREATED:20250812T153743Z
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SUMMARY:Suzy Landa Jewelry Trunk Show at Peak Experience
DESCRIPTION:Jewelry Artist Suzy Landa will be returning to Peak Experience for her Sixth Anniversary Trunk Show! August 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to meet Suzy and see her gorgeous jewelry collection in person!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/suzy-landa-jewelry-trunk-show-at-peak-experience/2025-08-22
LOCATION:Peak Experience\, 2820 Dillard Road\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170712
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SUMMARY:Community Coffee with the Mayor at Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, August 22 at 11:00 AM in the Hudson Library Meeting Room for Community Coffee with the Mayor. Mayor Taylor will be discussing “August Meeting Actions and Ideas about the Playhouse.”\n\n\n\nCommunity Coffee with Mayor Taylor\, a joint endeavor by Hudson Library and the Town of Highlands\, is held on a Friday each month from March through October at Hudson Library. \nEvery month Mayor Taylor\, regularly joined by guest speakers\, offers information about topics of interest to the entire Highlands community.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/community-coffee-with-the-mayor-at-hudson-library-2
LOCATION:Hudson Library\, 554 Main St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000
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SUMMARY:CDS | “Creating Spaces\, Honoring Nature” Designer Panel Luncheon at Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley
DESCRIPTION:Join celebrated architects Tim Adams and Brandy Long\, along with renowned interior designers Barrie Benson and James Farmer\, as they unveil their visionary approach to “Creating Spaces\, Honoring Nature.” \nHosted at Lonesome Valley’s Canyon Kitchen and moderated by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Publisher Elizabeth Ralls\, this panel explores how to balance preserving the natural environment while creating unique spaces that reflect and honor the surrounding landscape. Upon arrival\, guests will enjoy a delectable buffet-style lunch complemented by mimosas. This insightful event will inspire you to create spaces that harmonize with your surroundings in your own home—an experience you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/cds-creating-spaces-honoring-nature-designer-panel-luncheon-at-canyon-kitchen-at-lonesome-valley
LOCATION:Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley\, 94 Lonesome Valley Rd\, Sapphire\, NC\, 28774\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cashiers Historical Society":MAILTO:info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
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SUMMARY:Friday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Friday classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.\nFusion Flow: Flow & Restore\n9:00 AM\nThis 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. \nFusion Flow: Gentle\n10:30 AM\nSlow down and unwind with this soothing class that focuses on gentle\, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing.
URL:https://thelaurelmagazine.com/local-event/fusion-rx-chair-yoga-at-fusion-yoga-and-wellness/2025-08-22
LOCATION:Fusion Yoga and Wellness\, 21A Lance Rd\, Cashiers\, NC\, 28717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health
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