Winter 2026

Mountain Theatre Company ends a transformative 2025 with gratitude and momentum, looking ahead to a 2026 filled with beloved favorites and exciting premieres.

The Highlands Performing Arts Center launches its most electrifying season yet, with donors receiving exclusive early access to a year of world-class performances.

Sculptor and educator Casey Schachner, The Bascom’s 2026 Winter Resident Artist, brings a site‑specific installation exploring place, identity, and material experience to the Thompson Gallery.

Our Cover Artist, Matt Belfi, layers color, texture, and imagination into pure Appalachian magic.

Just beyond Highlands, Warwoman Dell reveals a landscape steeped in myth, history, and enduring strength.

Surplus hatchery trout make winter fishing possible at Harris Lake and Cashiers’ Library Pond.

HCLT’s annual book picks offer fresh inspiration for exploring the region’s landscapes and stories in 2026.

Now is the time to plan a fascinating, off-the-beaten path westward trip.

Winter gardening here is less about doing and more about noticing and nurturing.