Laurel Magazine

HCCMF | The Old and the New at Highlands PAC
2025-07-05 17:00 (America/New_York) | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
“The Old and the New”:
NC Premiere of Paul Coletti’s Viola Quintet
Moonlight Journey – Coletti
String Quartet in G Major K.387, “Spring” – Mozart
The Pawn Who Dreamed Of Becoming A Queen – Coletti
Viola Quintet in Bb Major, Op.87 – Mendelssohn
The Viano Quartet; Paul Coletti, viola/composer

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-07-05 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.

Outdoor Concert | Silly Ridge at Town Square
2025-07-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Town Square, Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
**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!

Live Music at Happ's Place
2025-07-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Happs Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ’s Place in Glenville.

Mountain Theatre Company Presents Forever Plaid at Highlands PAC
2025-07-05 19:30, 2025-07-06 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.

Live music at The High Dive
2025-07-05 21:30 | NC
Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM

Star-Spangled Celebration at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-07-06 12:00 - 18:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
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.
(closed Saturday)

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-07-06 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
2025-07-06 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 | The Old and the New at The Village Green
2025-07-06 17:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States

Mountain Theatre Company presents The Marvelous Wonderettes at Highlands PAC
2025-07-06 19:30, 2025-07-09 14:30 | 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!

Monday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-07-07 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.

Studio Alive at The Bascom
2025-07-07 10:00 - 13:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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.

Youth Adventure Camp at The Literacy & Learning Center
2025-07-07 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-08 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-09 12:00 - 15:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
1st – 4th Graders
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.

HCCMF | Viano Plus at Highlands PAC
2025-07-07 17:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
“Viano Plus”
String Quartet in D Major Op.76/5 “Largo” — Haydn
String Quartet No. 9, Op 117 — Shostakovich
String Sextet in G Major — Brahms
The Viano Quartet; Yinzi Kong, viola; Charae Krueger, cello

StoryTime at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-08 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!

HCCMF | Viano Plus at The Village Green
2025-07-08 17:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States

Fusion Restore: Mobility Stretch at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-07-08 17:30, 2025-07-09 10:30 | 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.

Under the Stars, on the Rocks | Chef Trey Smith at Skyline Lodge
2025-07-08 18:00 | Oak Steakhouse at Skyline Lodge, 470 Skyliine Lodge Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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.
For $175 per person, including beverage pairings, plus tax and gratuity.
Chef Trey Smith is co-owner and chef at Saint-Germain, an intimate tasting-menu restaurant in New Orleans’ Bywater neighborhood. He collaborates with Chef Blake Aguillard and General Manager Drew DeLaughter to offer a dynamic culinary experience that blends French influences with Southern roots. Before establishing Saint-Germain, Trey strengthened his culinary skills at Restaurant August under Chef Michael Gulotta. He later joined Mopho as the opening chef de cuisine and contributed to the launch of Maypop. His dedication to innovative cuisine has earned him multiple nominations for “Best Chef: South” from the James Beard Foundation.

Nature Center Nights | Hunters in the Sky at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
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.
This program features Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturalists.
All ages welcome
FREE | Registration required
(Weather dependent)

Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Literacy & Learning Center is excited to bring back another season of engaging workshops tailored for preschoolers and their parents. The aim is to empower parents by demonstrating inventive ways to utilize everyday household items for their children’s educational benefit.
These sessions will showcase practical activities that parents can seamlessly incorporate into their daily routines, fostering a rich learning environment at home.

Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
2025-07-09 11:00 - 15:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Choose the Food Less Traveled at Locally Grown on The Green
Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
This producer-only market showcases the best of our region, with vendors who grow and make their products within a 50-mile radius of Cashiers.

Garden Tour at Highlands Nature Center
2025-07-09 12:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join in for a free guided tour of the Highlands Botanical Gardens! Led by our Horticultural Specialist, a naturalist, or a guest expert, these weekly tours explore the fascinating native plants, ecosystems, and seasonal wonders of the Southern Appalachians. No two tours are ever the same!
Meet at the Highlands Biological Station Amphitheater. Come take a walk with us and see what’s blooming!

Tech Time at Hudson Library
2025-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
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-
Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files, and more.
Tech Times are free. No library card is required and no appointment is necessary. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

HCCMF “ Interlude Concert” at The First Presbyterian Church of Highlands
2025-07-09 14:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 471 Main Street, HIghlands, NC, 28741, United States
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.
