“The Spitfire Grill” follows on June 14th-July 8th. It’s a powerful, uplifting story about second chances, laced with folk and bluegrass songs that are by turns exhilarating and heartbreaking. After being released from prison, Percy finds strength in the women of The Spitfire Grill. Together, they serve more than pie and coffee—they feed the spirit of the townsfolk. It’s a tender exploration of the magic of redemption and forgiveness in small town America.
Alex Matisse: Ometto
May 12 - October 21
Campus
This installation of large ceramic vessels will be the signature work on The Bascom campus in 2012.
“In Italy, the word Ometto, meaning ‘little man’, is used to describe rock cairns that lead the way on hiking trails above the tree line, marking the path through barren landscapes. My own Ometti have a human quality with a large but unimposing stature, a defined head and broad shoulders...
The pots in the exhibition originate from the tradition of salt-glazed stoneware grave markers that were made in abundance in the counties of the eastern Piedmont of North Carolina...This project is my first step out of the comfort and familiarity of utility and defined function. But like all of my work, the Ometto project remains an exercise in repetition, refinement, and restraint.”
“The Ometti will convene on the front lawn of The Bascom, holding vigil for a few months, before being marshaled into the world to take up their posts.” Alex Matisse
Green Art
May 17 - July 8
Atrium Gallery
A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the American Studio Glass Movement and environmentally friendly art. Tracy Kirchmann, glass artist, aided in the establishment of a glass studio, which is powered by methane from a landfill, at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, NC. Tracy’s love of teaching has led her to the After School Program for the Little Black Pearl Glass Lab in Chicago, IL. The students of the Little Black Pearl program represent the first glass studio on the south side of Chicago and through the lineage of Tracy, the students participating in this program are directly connected to Harvey Littleton, founder of Americas studio glass movement. Tracy Kirchmann was fortunate to have Joan Byrd, one of Harvey Littleton’s original students, as her mentor. Tracy and her students will be creating works of art from recycled glass wine bottles for this exhibition.
Tim Curtis: Suspended
May 26 - August 26
Loft Gallery
This large-scale kinetic sculpture of suspended ceramic discs that are mounted and hung from the ceiling provides gentle, undulating, invisible waves. This movement in the room provides a tangible experience with the art installation as opposed to just viewing a single work of art. The specific source of light, the background it is held in, and the magnitude of the art, creates an environment that is unlike any other. An exciting nontraditional exhibition, provides elements inclusive of the experience that the artist can use to invite the viewer in and this artist includes the viewer as writer and image maker.
Sunday-Monday, July 8-9 “String Theory”
William Preucil and Domenic Salerni, violin; William Ransom, piano;
Daniel Avshalamov and Yinzi Kong, viola; Charae Krueger, cello
Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak
Open 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5
Fully furnished 3 bedroom Highlands Cottage
A gorgeous mansion on the shores of Lake Toxaway makes life a bit easier for neglected cats and dogs.
The Highlands Historical Society’s Museum is open each Friday and Saturday from Memorial Day through October 31
From 10 a.m. -4 pm featuring exhibits of prominent early Highlanders. The Frank Cook Gallery features photographs of renowned
Asian photographer, George Masa, who chronicled the terrain from Highlands to Asheville throughout the Blue Ridge.
Learn about Bug Hill, Helen’s Barn, Professor Harbison and other tidbits of Highlands history. Search your family tree
Using the HHS database. Take a guided Tour of the oldest home within the Town limits. Call 787-1050 for more info.
The museum is also open on Sundays from 1 - 4 pm.
An Exhibit of several dozen bronze sculptures, fountains and artwork on display for 10 days. Available to the public at wholesale pricing.
