Highlands NC

The Highlands Performing Arts Center’s 2026 concert season brings Motown, bluegrass, Broadway, and classic rock to Highlands with world‑class performers and unforgettable live experiences.

Stained glass artisan Deanna Loacano transforms sunlight into luminous, color‑rich works of art shaped by curiosity, and a Renaissance spirit.

The Bascom’s fall season offers a full slate of workshops in ceramics, painting, and floral arts, all shaped by the landscape and community that make creating here distinctive.

Our August Cover Artist Bette Crowder turns her love of landscapes, gardens, and butterflies into vivid watercolor stories shaped by curiosity, travel, and a touch of magic.

These ground‑nesting bees power North Carolina’s landscape, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission explains how to stay calm, safe, and neighborly during their short time above ground.

Mountaintop Rotary hosts its 3rd Annual Highlands Pickleball on the Plateau tournament September 25–27, raising funds for youth programs through a weekend of spirited play, community support, and family‑friendly fun.

A young Highlands naturalist reminds his family – and his viewers – how much wonder returns when you slow down, pay attention, and stay curious.

The Highlands Nature Center begins a new phase of preservation this fall, reinforcing its historic structure while enhancing conservation‑minded features for
future generations.

Highlands’ Rotary Twilight 5K returns August 15 with a familiar course, strong community support, and an evening that blends running, music, and celebration.