October 2026

As Halloween approaches and the legend of Spearfinger stirs, artist Michele Page Webster shares her love of folklore, nature, and the creative spirit that inspires her paintings.

Highlands Cashiers Players brings a pair of delightfully funny Dracula comedies to the Martin Lipscomb Theatre October 15-18 and October 22-25.

The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival closes its 45th season with gratitude for the community behind
the music.

Mountain Theatre Company is closing its 88th season after a summer of memorable performances that drew audiences from across the region. Two hit productions helped create a season that audiences will remember for years to come.

For Chris Norton, music is a conversation. The celebrated trumpeter and vocalist brings his unique blend of jazz, storytelling, and audience connection to Highlands.

The Bascom has launched the public phase of its $6 million Framing the Future campaign to enclose and expand The Terrace into a year-round gathering space.

Jeanie Edwards, our October Cover Artist, channels a lifetime of horses, hunting dogs, and outdoor traditions into vibrant wildlife and sporting art.

The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Blessing of the Animals returns to The Village Green at 10:00 A.M. October 3 for a beloved community tradition celebrating pets and their people.

As autumn settles in, orb-weaver spiders spin spectacular webs across local forests and gardens.