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A Celebration of Place at Highlands Biological Station
2025-09-13 14:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Celebrate the beauty and biodiversity of the Highlands Plateau at A Celebration of Place, a free one-day event on Saturday, September 13 at the Highlands Biological Station. With garden tours, a native plant sale, and stories that connect us to place, it’s a day to explore, learn, and celebrate nature.
2:00 – 4:30 PM
Garden Explorations & Native Plant Sale
* Enjoy guided thematic tours at 2PM, 3PM and 4PM
* Native plant sale open at the Amphitheatre — browse and buy rare and unique items throughout the afternoon.
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Main Event: A Celebration of Place
* Janet McCue & Paul Bonesteel speaking on their book George Masa: A Life Reimagined
* Featuring a Q&A session
Talk held at the Nature Center.
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Reception & Book Signing
* Meet the speakers at a reception hosted at the Nature Center.
* Book signing with authors

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-09-13 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 Continental Divide at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-09-13 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
For more than three decades, Continental Divide has performed across the Southeast. From the silky-smooth voice of Gene Pharr (A 2016 Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame Inductee), to the tightness of the rhythm section, to the flowing lines of the horn section, they put on a performance everyone will remember.

Live Music at Happ's Place
2025-09-13 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.

Terry Barber/Music of Queen at Highlands PAC
2025-09-13 19:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
With his extraordinary vocal range, countertenor Terry Barber celebrates Queen’s Freddie Mercury, blending hit songs with stories from Mercury’s life. More than a concert, this tribute offers an intimate look at a rock legend who defined a generation. Barber’s concept recording of this material is up for eight Grammy nominations.

36th Annual Dahlia Show at The Village Green
2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
The 36th Annual Dahlia Show blooms into The Village Green’s Lewis Hall September 13–14, presented by the Carolinas Dahlia Society.
See hundreds of dazzling dahlias in every size and color, meet expert growers, and take home fresh bouquets. Free admission.
Details at carolinasdahliasociety.org.

Sacred Sundays at Unfurl Wellness Spa
2025-09-14 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
2025-09-14 14:00 - 17:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music with Tim Austin!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
2025-09-14 14:00 - 17:00 | The Vineyard at High Holly, 37 High Holly Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Join us for live music at The Vineyard at High Holly!
Vineyard open hours 12-6 PM.

Monday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-09-15 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.

Cashiers Cares Golf Tournament
2025-09-15 10:00 | Trillium Golf Club, 48 Links Dr, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us September 15 at Trillium Golf Club for the 4th Annual Cashiers Cares Golf Tournament!
The fun kicks off at 10 AM with a scramble format, light breakfast, cart lunch, awards, and great raffle prizes. Space is limited to 96 players, $250 per player. Proceeds support local nonprofits. Sign up at cashierscares.org.

Studio Alive at The Bascom
2025-09-15 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.

HF&W | The Barn Ramble at Flat Mountain Farm
2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Flat Mountain Farm, 1359 Flat Mountain Road, Highlands, 28741, United States
A Highlands Food & Wine Event
Dust off your toe tappers, get ready to take a twirl on the dance floor and head to Flat Mountain Farm in Highlands for The Barn Ramble, Saturday November 14 from 7:00–9:30 pm.
Enjoy performances by Nashville’s Sam Morrow, light bites by Little Secret, and beer, wine, and Blade & Bow signature cocktails.

The Abstracted Landscape at The Bascom
2025-09-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-18 09:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
This immersive four-day workshop at The Bascom invites artists to explore the fundamental principles of design while discovering their own authentic creative voice.
Rather than prescribing a single style, Larry Moore offers a flexible process that allows participants to choose their own level of abstraction—from representational interpretations to fully abstract compositions

Sky Valley Garden Club | Dahlias by the Lake at Sky Valley Country Club
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Sky Valley Country Club, 568 Sky Valley Way Box#1, Sky Valley, GA, 30537, United States
The Sky Valley Garden Club’s “AN ENCHANTED EVENING” DAHLIAS BY THE LAKE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER will be held September 16th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
Tickets are $60 per person, which includes food, drink, and entertainment and a silent auction (credit cards accepted for purchase of auction items).
Each year, we hold our “Dahlias by the Lake” fundraising event. This event is has been described as “a beautiful evening, overlooking the lake and watching a glorious sunset, amidst the dahlias”. It is a memorable evening for all who attend, and it’s all for a good cause.
It is a stellar gala, open to the public, to raise funds for the beautification of Sky Valley and our scholarship program for local students. We currently have three scholars who received $3,000 each to continue their studies toward a future in various fields which they will bring back to the community.
Included in admission is the opportunity to bid on a large number of silent auction items from gift baskets, jewelry, pottery, artwork, handcrafted items, gift cards to area attractions and restaurants, golf rounds at local courses, clothing, wine, and so much more. Also included is a complimentary glass of “bubbly” and one free drink ticket. There is also a cash bar available. Live music, appetizers, and beverages abound.
To secure your reservation, please make your check payable to Sky Valley Garden Club and mail it to:
774 Sky Valley Way #269
Sky Valley, Ga 30537
Cutoff date for reservations is September 4th or sellout date, whichever comes first.
For more information, please contact Cheryl Beckert at 863-221-4944 or skyvalleygardenclub@gmail.com

Under the Stars, on the Rocks | Chef Kevin Maxey at Skyline Lodge
2025-09-16 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.

Wednesday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-09-17 09:00 - 17:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Wednesday’s classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
9:00 AM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Fusion Restore: Mobility Stretch
10:30 AM
Enhance your range of motion, improve joint health, and lengthen your connective tissue and muscles with this gentle yet effective class.
Fusion Rx: Movement for Parkinson’s
12:00 PM
Led by a fellow PWP (Person with Parkinson’s), this class combines stretching, balance, mobility, and strength training to support overall motor recruitment and hand-eye coordination.
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.

Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
2025-09-17 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.

Supper Social Club at Hotel Cashiers
2025-09-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Hotel Cashiers, 7 Slab Town Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
Each week will offer a new concept created by Chef Kelly and will include a starter, entree, and desert as well as special pricing on wine selections curated by our very own sommelier, Gabriel.
Advance tickets offer a discount but walk ins are welcome based on availability. Book in advance and save! Reservations are recommended.

Live Music at Cashiers Celtic Table
2025-09-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Cashiers Celtic Table, 341 U.S. 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us at Celtic Table for Live Music Wednesdays!

Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
2025-09-17 18:30 - 21:30 | The Ugly Dog Pub – Highlands, 294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog! Seating starts at 6:00 PM, music starts at 6:30 PM. Come enjoy dinner and your favorite bluegrass band, Nitrograss!

HCFF Seminar | The Art of the Title at Highlands PAC
2025-09-18 09:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Hosted by Christian Haberkern
Christian will explore the rich history and evolution of main-on-end title sequences in film, beginning with the groundbreaking work of Saul Bass on classics like Vertigo, North by Northwest, and Psycho, and Maurice Binder’s iconic contributions to the James Bond franchise. He will trace the development of the craft through to the modern era with influential sequences like Kyle Cooper’s gritty and genre-defining work on Seven, as well as contemporary television examples such as Severance and True Detective.
The talk will also include a behind-the-scenes look at some of the title sequences he has designed, including Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and the Disney+ series Agatha, offering insight into the creative process and storytelling power behind these visual introductions and conclusions.

Highlands Cashiers Film Festival at Highlands PAC
2025-09-18 09:00 - 19:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival will be held September 18 – 21, 2025 in the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina.
Film, filmmakers, actors, directors, producers, and writers will be promoted at this 4-day event, featuring screenings of the film festival finalists, an industry professional panel, a Director and Film Critic workshop, and an awards ceremony celebrating the winners of the festival.
All proceeds from the Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival will be used to support the performing arts within Highlands, including the PAC Educational Theatre programs at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
For more event information including a full schedule, please visit https://www.highlandscashiersfilmfestival.com/

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-09-18 11:30 | NC
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church.
Held at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers.

HCFF | Exclusive Sneak Preview of The Gardener Movie at Highlands PAC
2025-09-18 17:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for a sneak peek of an exclusive screening of a film shot right here in Highlands!
This will be the first ever viewing of this film shown to the world. Come be part of this early moment in the film’s journey, right where it began in Highlands, NC.

Highlands Cashiers Film Festival | A Walk in the Garden Soiree
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | NC
On September 18, the Highlands Performing Arts Center will be the location for the premiere of a new feature film. This film was shot in the private Highlands gardens of Ray and Diane McPhail.
After the showing, join us in the gardens. Meet the director and actors and enjoy food from the Food Network star, Kyle Bryner!

Blues Night at Ruffed Grouse Tavern at Highlander Mountain House
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for Blues Night with Scott Low every Thursday night at the Ruffed Grouse Tavern.

Live Music Thursdays at 4118 Kitchen & Bar
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 4118 Kitchen and Bar, 64 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Live music every Thursday from 6-8pm with Zorki Nastasic on guitar and Matt Molesworth on keyboard alternating weekly.
