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.

Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival presents  "Sonata Mulattica" at The Village Green.

Will and Lindsey are a dynamic musical duo known for their heartfelt performances and harmonious blend of sounds.

Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!

The late great Dr. Billy Taylor said: “Jazz is America’s classical music.” But what does he mean? What is the relationship between “America’s classical music” and the classical music of the European tradition

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.

Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival presents "Jazz Meets Classics – Three's Company" at Highlands PAC.qw3

A photographic flight path through our woods taken by four local artists showing the beauty of our local birds.

With the recent rise of far-right governments around the world, fascism is back in the news. But what is fascism? And how do we identify a “fascist”? These questions are hauntingly similar to those of the interwar period.

Step into the captivating world of wine as we guide you on a journey through the timeless classics of Old World wines and the bold, innovative flavors of New World […]

Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival presents "Jazz Meets Classics – Three's Company" at The Village Green.

TOO MUCH SYLVIA have won many awards including their 2018 Cammy Award winning CD "Throw me a rope" and 2014's "2MS", and continue to generate more fans through radio and internet airplay with the success of EIGHT #1 Songs since 2014!

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.

Join Lisa Dailey of Cultivation for an immersive horticulture restoration class on plant diversity, soil rebuilding, and sustainable gardening practices. This interactive tour will guide you through a stunning 5-acre in-town mountain property, showcasing everything from untouched spaces to sophisticated gardens.

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.

Come see Oriental Rug Specialist rugs on display at Josephine’s Emporium.

Free rug pad with each purchase! 

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

What do we mean when we say that free expression should be regulated by the “free marketplace of ideas?” This seductive metaphor has gained widespread currency in the modern United States.

Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!

Join us at Celtic Table for Live Music Wednesdays!

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian, bluegrass-inspired journey.

Thoughtful Americans have long resented special privilege and foreign domination. For much of U. S. history, one word—monopoly--symbolized both of these perils. To combat these perils, journalists —in conjunction with jurists, government officials, social scientists, and business people—have popularized an anti-monopoly vision that has shaped law, public policy, and popular culture.

Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning.

Come see Oriental Rug Specialist rugs on display at Josephine’s Emporium.

Free rug pad with each purchase! 

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.

Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian, bluegrass-inspired journey.

Kids Zone features a variety of fun and interesting programs where kids can explore art, nature, science & more! Best for ages 5 and up.

Join us for a fun-filled two hours of creativity and love for the four-legged members of our family! Attendance is limited, so register early! Or show your support and get in on the fun becoming a Sponsor of one of the events.

BBBS of WNC - Macon and Jackson Counties is hosting their annual fundraiser at Chimney Pond Farm in Glenville, NC. Mark your calendars for Aug. 7th! From 5:30 - 8:30 […]

Enjoy an outstanding cocktail party and performance by Zuill Bailey, cello & Helen Kim, violin at the stunning home of Faith & Fred Schwaibold.

Featured Speaker: Georgann Eubanks, author, University of North Carolina Press

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!

Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian, bluegrass-inspired journey.

Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!

In the Federalist 78 Alexander Hamilton called the Supreme Court an “intermediary” between the “People” and the legislature, as the Court served as a “bulwark” for a limited Constitution.

All of Elizabeth Locke’s pieces are handmade in 19K gold using coins from Greece, Rome, and forgotten empires, as well as luminous pearls from the South Seas.

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.

Create a work of art based on the tradition of watercolor brush painting!

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.

Hailing from Eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains, the McLain Family Band have become internationally known as one of the most spontaneous, creative and spirited groups performing original and traditional bluegrass music.

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.

Join us for Vino & Vibes with live music by Ezra & Katie!

Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian, bluegrass-inspired journey.

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.

Get ready!  The Macon County Art Association (Uptown Gallery) invites you to a day of hands-on creativity and community fun at Artfest 2025, happening Saturday, August 9th from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Macon County Public Library (149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC). This exciting FREE event is open to the public and welcomes families, kids, and art lovers of all ages!

All of Elizabeth Locke’s pieces are handmade in 19K gold using coins from Greece, Rome, and forgotten empires, as well as luminous pearls from the South Seas.

Come see Oriental Rug Specialist rugs on display at Josephine’s Emporium.

Free rug pad with each purchase! 

Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian, bluegrass-inspired journey.

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.

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.

At Unfurl Wellness Spa, our Full Moon Ceremony offers a sacred space to set intentions and invite new beginnings. Participants come together to reflect, release past limitations, and plant seeds for personal growth. This ceremony combines intention-setting rituals designed to align with the powerful energy of the lunar cycles.

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ's Place in Glenville.

Siblings from a mining town learn the power of self-reliance in this Appalachian, bluegrass-inspired journey.

Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM