Sunday 8/29/2010

Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition 5:00 am Three Weavers and Artists in Residence August 28-October 3 Bascom's Curatorial Talks 5:00 am Curatorial Talks: Kick-start, American Motorcycle Design, August 29 Fire and Heat by Three, September 26 American Craft Today, October 10 Toby Penney 5:00 am Toby Penny’s solo exhibition “Recent Memoriesâ€� will open at Summit One Gallery on August 7th, and will hang until August 31st. HCP's Dearly Departed 5:00 am The Highlands Cashiers Players begin their 2010-2011 season with “Dearly Departed,” one of the funniest and most popular plays the Players have ever produced. It runs August 19th through August 29th at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center (PAC) in Highlands. “Dearly Departed” is a hilarious Southern comedy set in a small town in Georgia. The plot centers on the Turpin family who are trying to get organized for Daddy Bud’s funeral. Son Ray-Bud is perturbed about rising costs, son Junior is having marital difficulties, little sister Delightful is assuaging her grief by continually snacking, and Aunt Marguerite is criticizing everything and everybody, most of all her lazy son Royce. Add to this a passel of other colorful characters, including a rather unconventional preacher, and you have a situation fraught with comic possibilities. The cast includes 16 actors, some of whom performed in the earlier production in 2005, some who are new to the HCP stage. There’s also a choral group who will sing old fashioned hymns before the curtain rises. “Dearly Departed” is directed by Virginia Talbot and Tanji Armor and sponsored by Building Technology Services of Cashiers and Highlands. Reservations will be taken the week before the play. Subscribers may call (828) 526-8084 on Thursday and Friday, August 12th and 13th, for reservations and preferred seating. Others may call, starting Saturday, August 14th. It’s not too late to become a subscriber. You get four plays for $65, a saving of $15 over the individual tickets, which are priced at $20. Cashiers Showhouse 5:00 am The 2010 Cashiers Designer ShowhouseTM beckons visitors (for the first time ever) through the gates of the Wade Hampton Golf Club to tour “Whisper Fade,â€� a spectacular new home with breathtaking views of Whiteside Mountain. This year’s Chairs, Susie and Denny Goode, have enlisted an incredible creative force of more than 20 designers from Cashiers, Highlands, Atlanta and beyond who will transform this elegant 8,000 square-foot Travis Mileti-designed house, readying it for public viewing Admission remains at $25 beginning August 21st and continuing through September 5th. Acorns Trunk Show - Bijoux de Mer Jewelry 5:00 am A marriage of fine jewelry and high fashion. Always on the pulse of the current trends, designer Renee Launiere, has a unique ability to combine high-karat gold with unique cuts of precious / semi-precious stones and South Sea pearls. The look is bold, yet embraces feminity and timeless elegance. Gala of the Arts 2:00 pm 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Art Sale 1:00 to 4:00 pm Gallery Sip & Stroll 2:00 to 2:30 Presentation by Greg Newington Greg Newington has worked as a photographer for newspaper and publishing companies in Australia and The Middle East for over 38 years. His photographs and illustrations have appeared in over 300 publications worldwide. Greg was the Director of Photography for Australia’s prestigious Fairfax Business Media, Photographic Editor of Australia’s national daily broadsheet, “The Australianâ€� and has worked extensively in the field as a news photographer and Photo Journalist in Somalia, The Sudan, Bosnia, Cambodia, China, Laos and Vietnam. In 1988, he was The Australian Press Photographer of The Year, and his photo illustrations won the 2002 Nikon AustraliaNational Press Awards For Excellence in visual journalism. Greg is based in The Serenbe community in Georgia where his gallery and studio are located. Sapphire Valley Fine Art Show 3:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29, Sapphire Valley Fine Art Show. Featuring the very best in local mountain fine art! Quality, Original Framed Fine Art ( and prints ) and Jewelry. Held at the CC. 10 am to 4 pm. 743.7663 Shape Note Singing 7:00 pm On Sunday, August 29th, the 14th Annual Shape Note Singing in Cashiers will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. The Manes and Tails Benefit, 9:00 pm Carpe Diem Farms and the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society are “calling all angels.” If you’re an animal lover, you are an angel in our lives and you’re invited to The Manes and Tails Benefit, Sunday, August 29th, at Carpe Diem Farms. You don’t want to miss this fun-filled event that begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Arena. You’ll enjoy wine, beer, beverages and hors d’ oeuvres as well as music by the Bobbie Sullivan Band, a parade of horses and dogs, a “horse whisperer” demonstration and a selective auction. FIESTA GRANDE 9:30 pm

Monday 8/30/2010

Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition 5:00 am Three Weavers and Artists in Residence August 28-October 3 Toby Penney 5:00 am Toby Penny’s solo exhibition “Recent Memories� will open at Summit One Gallery on August 7th, and will hang until August 31st. Cashiers Showhouse 5:00 am The 2010 Cashiers Designer ShowhouseTM beckons visitors (for the first time ever) through the gates of the Wade Hampton Golf Club to tour “Whisper Fade,� a spectacular new home with breathtaking views of Whiteside Mountain. This year’s Chairs, Susie and Denny Goode, have enlisted an incredible creative force of more than 20 designers from Cashiers, Highlands, Atlanta and beyond who will transform this elegant 8,000 square-foot Travis Mileti-designed house, readying it for public viewing Admission remains at $25 beginning August 21st and continuing through September 5th. Bascom's Artist Presentations 5:00 am Phillip Garrett, painter, Golden acrylic paints, Monday, August 30 Aaron Yakim and Cynthia W. Taylor, basketmakers, September 18 (3-5 pm) Harriet Shorr, contemporary realist painter, Tuesday, September 21 Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, ceramics artists, Thursday, September 23 all presentations begin at 5 pm and are preceded by a mixer/reception at 4:30 pm unless otherwise noted For more information on all of the Bascom's Events, visit www.thebascom.org. Gala of the Arts 2:00 pm Events: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Art Sale 10:00 to 10:30 am Presentation by Gilsele Barrett 2:00 to 2:30 pm Presentation by Fred Barrett 7:00 to 9:00 pm Concert Suzy Bogguss Gisele was born in St. Eugene, Province of Quebec, Canada. A self taught artist, she began her career in calligraphic artwork before transitioning into the field of pastels and oils. Her extensive study and encounters with wildflowers and woodland inhabitants has inspired her devotion toward wildlife paintings. Her efforts have brought her closer to her goal of capturing the individual personality of each animal. Having exhibited in art shows over a decade, Gisele, with her husband Thomas, also an accomplished artist, and their bearded collie, Dickens, currently resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia where she creates her original works of art. Thomas Barrett is unconventional in his approach to sculpting these unique and original one-of-a-kind dolls. “Being self-taught I find no boundaries using whatever materials I feel will accomplish the results I strive for.� Every hand, arm, body, head, shoe, flower, leaf are individually carved and sculptured, using paper, wood, string, wire, clay and a myriad of other items.

Tuesday 8/31/2010

Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition 5:00 am Three Weavers and Artists in Residence August 28-October 3 Art Raffle 5:00 am The Betsy Paul art raffle for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on August 31st. For more information, call (828) 743-0880. Cashiers Showhouse 5:00 am The 2010 Cashiers Designer ShowhouseTM beckons visitors (for the first time ever) through the gates of the Wade Hampton Golf Club to tour “Whisper Fade,� a spectacular new home with breathtaking views of Whiteside Mountain. This year’s Chairs, Susie and Denny Goode, have enlisted an incredible creative force of more than 20 designers from Cashiers, Highlands, Atlanta and beyond who will transform this elegant 8,000 square-foot Travis Mileti-designed house, readying it for public viewing Admission remains at $25 beginning August 21st and continuing through September 5th. Toby Penney 5:00 am Toby Penny’s solo exhibition “Recent Memories� will open at Summit One Gallery on August 7th, and will hang until August 31st. Gala of the Arts 2:00 pm Events: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Art Sale 10:00 to 10:30 am Presentation by Ed Hofer 2:00 to 2:30 pm Presentation by Ed Hofer “ Being very creative by nature, I have always expressed myself in artwork using acrylic or watercolor paints, line drawings, or creating clay sculptures. Having studied under John Scussel, an illustrator and painter from Chicago, and after 30 years of commercial work, I have retired and moved to our home on beautiful Lake Glenville. Enjoying the lifestyle this picturesque mountain community provides, I am now creating for pleasure.� 1976 – 1979 ---- Art Director for Eastern Airline Publication, St. Petersburg, FL 1979 – 1984 ---- Creative Director/Art Director for Design & Company and R. Steven Cook & Associates, Clearwater, FL. Work won over 50 Addy Awards for Illustration, Design and Creativity, including four Best Of Shows. 1984 – 2004 ---- Owned and ran Hofer Graphics, Inc., Tampa Bay, FL, providing design and illustration work for clients including: U.S. Homes, Tech Data Corp., Toshiba, Hewlett-Packard, Smith & Nephew Medical, Honeywell Corp., Harbor Island, Busch Gardens, Ronstan Marine (Australia), City of Clearwater, Florida and more. Highlands Rotary 5:00 pm Highlands Rotary, noon, Highlands Community Center, Highlands North Carolina Weight Watchers 10:30 pm Weight Watchers, Highlands Rec Park, 5:30 p.m, Highlands, NC A Patriotic Salute to America 12:00 am Tuesday, August 31st, 7:00 pm Highlands/Sapphire Men’s Chorus will perform “A Patriotic Salute to America� at the Community Center. $5.00 per person. 743.7663

Wednesday 9/1/2010

Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition 5:00 am Three Weavers and Artists in Residence August 28-October 3 Cashiers Showhouse 5:00 am The 2010 Cashiers Designer ShowhouseTM beckons visitors (for the first time ever) through the gates of the Wade Hampton Golf Club to tour “Whisper Fade,� a spectacular new home with breathtaking views of Whiteside Mountain. This year’s Chairs, Susie and Denny Goode, have enlisted an incredible creative force of more than 20 designers from Cashiers, Highlands, Atlanta and beyond who will transform this elegant 8,000 square-foot Travis Mileti-designed house, readying it for public viewing Admission remains at $25 beginning August 21st and continuing through September 5th. Mountaintop Rotary 12:30 pm Mountaintop Rotary, 7:30 a.m., Rukas Restaurant, Highlands North Carolina Cashiers North Carolina Rotary Club 1:00 pm Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., at the Cashiers United Methodist Church, 743-2243 in Cashiers NC Gala of the Arts 2:00 pm Cornelia Powell book signing 4:00 pm Amazon best selling author and wedding folklorist, Cornelia Powell, will be a guest of the Cashiers Historical Society for book signings and informal talks about bridal costume history on Saturday, August 21st and during their Community Day on Wednesday, September 1st at the historic Zachary-Tolbert House in Cashiers from 11 am to 3 pm. These guest appearances occur during the run of the popular Cashiers Designer Showhouse which ends on September 5. Pre-school Creativity Class for Parent and Child, 4:00 pm Pre-school Creativity Class for Parent and Child, 11-11:45 a.m., The Bascom, (828) 526-4949 ext. 100. Highlands, NC Cashiers Quilters Guild 5:30 pm Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist in Cashiers, North Carolina Gala of the Arts Benefit Auction 11:00 pm On September 1st a constellation of Highlands’ brightest stars will shine their light on a dazzling auction to benefit The Literacy Council of Highlands. It’s all part of the Gala of the Arts event, August 26th to September 2nd. The live benefit auction begins at 6:00 p.m. on September 1st at The Old Edwards Inn Executive Conference Center. Art enthusiast can also bid right now at www.SamCallProductions.com on the works below by Peggy Courthouts, Ralif Akmetchine, Greg Newington, Jose Portilla and Dimitriy Proshkin. 100% of these sales will be donated to The Literacy Council. J

Thursday 9/2/2010

Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition 5:00 am Three Weavers and Artists in Residence August 28-October 3 Cashiers Showhouse 5:00 am The 2010 Cashiers Designer ShowhouseTM beckons visitors (for the first time ever) through the gates of the Wade Hampton Golf Club to tour “Whisper Fade,� a spectacular new home with breathtaking views of Whiteside Mountain. This year’s Chairs, Susie and Denny Goode, have enlisted an incredible creative force of more than 20 designers from Cashiers, Highlands, Atlanta and beyond who will transform this elegant 8,000 square-foot Travis Mileti-designed house, readying it for public viewing Admission remains at $25 beginning August 21st and continuing through September 5th. Gala of the Arts 2:00 pm 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Art Sale 1:00 to 4:00 pm Gallery Sip & Stroll 2:00 to 2:30 Presentation by Greg Newington Greg Newington has worked as a photographer for newspaper and publishing companies in Australia and The Middle East for over 38 years. His photographs and illustrations have appeared in over 300 publications worldwide. Greg was the Director of Photography for Australia’s prestigious Fairfax Business Media, Photographic Editor of Australia’s national daily broadsheet, “The Australian� and has worked extensively in the field as a news photographer and Photo Journalist in Somalia, The Sudan, Bosnia, Cambodia, China, Laos and Vietnam. In 1988, he was The Australian Press Photographer of The Year, and his photo illustrations won the 2002 Nikon AustraliaNational Press Awards For Excellence in visual journalism. Greg is based in The Serenbe community in Georgia where his gallery and studio are located. Mary Palmer Dargan Book Signing 4:00 pm Announcing that award winning landscape architect and author, Mary Palmer Dargan, ASLA, will be signing copies of her book, "Timeless Landscape Design: The Four-Part Master Plan" (Gibbs Smith, 2007) in Cashiers, North Carolina at the historical Zachary-Tolbert House on Thurs Aug 26 and Thurs Sept 2. Ms. Dargan will also be available for questions during her informal talks about "mountain plants and healing kitchen gardens" .... activities are part of the Cashiers Designer Showhouse community events. Taize Worship Service 10:30 pm ecumenical service of Taize worship, music and prayer every Thursday evening at 5: 30 PM. These are very peaceful, spiritual gatherings, non-denominational and open to all. No offerings are taken--they are a free gift to the community. Karaoke at Rib Shack 3:00 am

Friday 9/3/2010

Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition 5:00 am Three Weavers and Artists in Residence August 28-October 3 Cashiers Showhouse 5:00 am The 2010 Cashiers Designer ShowhouseTM beckons visitors (for the first time ever) through the gates of the Wade Hampton Golf Club to tour “Whisper Fade,â€� a spectacular new home with breathtaking views of Whiteside Mountain. This year’s Chairs, Susie and Denny Goode, have enlisted an incredible creative force of more than 20 designers from Cashiers, Highlands, Atlanta and beyond who will transform this elegant 8,000 square-foot Travis Mileti-designed house, readying it for public viewing Admission remains at $25 beginning August 21st and continuing through September 5th. Summit One Gallery's Narratives 5:00 am The Summit One Gallery has a true treat for you on September 4th. We will be celebrating the opening of a long awaited exhibition featuring Betty Foy Botts and regional artist Mase Lucas entitled “Narratives.â€� The opening for “Narrativesâ€� will be open to the public and take place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will include wine and hors d’oeuvres; and, of course, both artists will be there to answer any and all questions about their work. Acorns Trunk Show - Mary Louise Jewelry 5:00 am Mary Louise Jewelry September 3 - 6, Made from 22k white gold dipped beads and chicklets, sterling silver and gold filled wire embellished with semi – precious stones and pearls. Mary Louise Designs have a distinct, romantic feel. Highlands Historical Society's Museum Open 3:00 pm Highlands Historical Society Museum-open to the public-10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. See Exhibits related to days in early Highlands, George Masa photographs; research family geneology. Highlands Historic Village at 520 N. 4th Street, Highlands, NC 28741; (828)787-1050. Friday Nite Live 10:30 pm FRIDAY NITE LIVE! Beginning Friday, July 2 area merchants are invited to stay open beyond 5:30 pm as part of Friday Night Live which will be done the first Friday of every month. For more information please call 526-5841. Live Music at Hummingbird 1:00 am Maestro 6pm – 8pm Cy Timmons 8pm – close Live Music at Paolettis 2:15 am 'Not Even Brothers' will be playing at Paoletti's at 9:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in July: AUGUST: 6,7,13,14,21,28 SEPTEMBER: 3,4,5,10, 17, 24, 25 www.notevenbrothers.com

Saturday 9/4/2010

Summit One Gallery's Narratives 5:00 am The Summit One Gallery has a true treat for you on September 4th. We will be celebrating the opening of a long awaited exhibition featuring Betty Foy Botts and regional artist Mase Lucas entitled “Narratives.â€� The opening for “Narrativesâ€� will be open to the public and take place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will include wine and hors d’oeuvres; and, of course, both artists will be there to answer any and all questions about their work. Acorns Trunk Show - Mary Louise Jewelry 5:00 am Mary Louise Jewelry September 3 - 6, Made from 22k white gold dipped beads and chicklets, sterling silver and gold filled wire embellished with semi – precious stones and pearls. Mary Louise Designs have a distinct, romantic feel. Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition 5:00 am Three Weavers and Artists in Residence August 28-October 3 Cashiers Showhouse 5:00 am The 2010 Cashiers Designer ShowhouseTM beckons visitors (for the first time ever) through the gates of the Wade Hampton Golf Club to tour “Whisper Fade,â€� a spectacular new home with breathtaking views of Whiteside Mountain. This year’s Chairs, Susie and Denny Goode, have enlisted an incredible creative force of more than 20 designers from Cashiers, Highlands, Atlanta and beyond who will transform this elegant 8,000 square-foot Travis Mileti-designed house, readying it for public viewing Admission remains at $25 beginning August 21st and continuing through September 5th. Mountain Tail Waggers Walk & Pet Fest 2:00 pm On Saturday, September 4th, the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society will present the Second Annual Mountain Tail Waggers Walk and Pet Fest in Highlands. Join us for this annual event for two reasons -- to raise much-needed funds for the shelter and to spend a fun-filled day with crafts, activities, people, and pets. Highlands Historical Society's Museum Open 3:00 pm Highlands Historical Society Museum-open to the public-10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. See Exhibits related to days in early Highlands, George Masa photographs; research family geneology. Highlands Historic Village at 520 N. 4th Street, Highlands, NC 28741; (828)787-1050. Village Square Art & Craft Show 3:00 pm Saturday and Sunday September 4 & 5: The Village Square Art & Craft Show from 10 to 5 in downtown Highlands' Kelsey-Hutchinson (Pine Street ) Park and the Village Square. Featuring regional artists and crafters of all kinds. See www.cystrainphotos.com for more info or call (828) 787-2021. Saturday Art School 5:00 pm Saturday Art School for Kindergarten - 8th grade, 10 a.m. -noon., The Bascom, (828) 526-4949 ext. 100. in Highlands, North Carolina Arts & Crafts Festival 5:00 pm The Rotary Club of Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show will be held on September 4th and 5th of Labor Day weekend at the Cashiers Village Green. The Fall Arts & Crafts Show will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. Live Music at the Wine Garden 9:30 pm Wine Garden 4:30pm to 7:30pm Tom Quigley July 10, 24, 31 August 14 September 11 Steve Wohlrab July 17 August 7, 28 September 4, 18, 25 Mase Lucas’ Narratives 10:00 pm Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 4th, opens another regional favorite, Mase Lucas’ Narratives. Mase has surprises in store for this exhibition. Robert Ray and Friends at PAC 12:30 am The Big Band Sound with Three Amazing Entertainers Live Music at Hummingbird 1:00 am Maestro 6pm – 8pm Cy Timmons 8pm – close Live Music at Cyprus 2:00 am Featuring Nightcrawlers - Chicago Blues and R&B Live Music at Paolettis 2:15 am 'Not Even Brothers' will be playing at Paoletti's at 9:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in July: AUGUST: 6,7,13,14,21,28 SEPTEMBER: 3,4,5,10, 17, 24, 25 www.notevenbrothers.com