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This Week's Happenings

9/5/2010 - 9/11/2010

Sunday 9/5/2010
Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition
5:00 am
Three Weavers and Artists in Residence
August 28-October 3
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.
Sapphire Valley Concert on the Slopes
5:00 am
Tuxedo Junction will visit Sapphire for their second time. This musical group was so well received they were invited to perform once again. Their repertoire involves all ends of the musical scale. You will enjoy their performance!
Advance tickets at the Community Center are $20.00, at the gate $25.00, children 14 & under $10.00. 828.743.7663
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.” The opening for “Narratives” 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.
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.
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.
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.
John Wesley Wright at First Presbyterian Church
10:00 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Highlands will present Tenor John Wesley Wright in concert on Sunday, September 5th, at 5:00 p.m. The concert will take place in the sanctuary.
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
Monday 9/6/2010
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.” The opening for “Narratives” 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.
Bascom's Art Academy Fall Session I
5:00 am
Art Academy
Fall Session I, September 6-October 2
Mondays:
Design and Composition, instructor Knight Martorell, 10 am-noon
Life Drawing Open Studio, 5-7 pm
Tuesdays:
Art History Survey, 10 am-noon
Tuesdays and Thursdays:;k;lk;
Ceramics: Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 1-3 pm
Ceramics: Advanced Wheel Throwing Skills, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 5-7 pm
Wednesdays:
Painting: Oil or Acrylic, 2-4 pm
Loom Weaving, instructor Neal Howard, 10 am-noon
Thursdays:
Pastels, instructor Robin Swaby, 10 am-noon
Watercolor, instructor Robin Swaby, 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm

For more information on all of the Bascom's Events, visit www.thebascom.org.
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
Tuesday 9/7/2010
Bascom's Art Academy Fall Session I
5:00 am
Art Academy
Fall Session I, September 6-October 2
Mondays:
Design and Composition, instructor Knight Martorell, 10 am-noon
Life Drawing Open Studio, 5-7 pm
Tuesdays:
Art History Survey, 10 am-noon
Tuesdays and Thursdays:;k;lk;
Ceramics: Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 1-3 pm
Ceramics: Advanced Wheel Throwing Skills, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 5-7 pm
Wednesdays:
Painting: Oil or Acrylic, 2-4 pm
Loom Weaving, instructor Neal Howard, 10 am-noon
Thursdays:
Pastels, instructor Robin Swaby, 10 am-noon
Watercolor, instructor Robin Swaby, 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm

For more information on all of the Bascom's Events, visit www.thebascom.org.
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.” The opening for “Narratives” 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.
Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition
5:00 am
Three Weavers and Artists in Residence
August 28-October 3
Bascom's Educational Workshops - The Art of Plein Air
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
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
Wednesday 9/8/2010
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Surface Workshop
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition
5:00 am
Three Weavers and Artists in Residence
August 28-October 3
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Watercolor Workshops
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Bascom's Art Academy Fall Session I
5:00 am
Art Academy
Fall Session I, September 6-October 2
Mondays:
Design and Composition, instructor Knight Martorell, 10 am-noon
Life Drawing Open Studio, 5-7 pm
Tuesdays:
Art History Survey, 10 am-noon
Tuesdays and Thursdays:;k;lk;
Ceramics: Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 1-3 pm
Ceramics: Advanced Wheel Throwing Skills, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 5-7 pm
Wednesdays:
Painting: Oil or Acrylic, 2-4 pm
Loom Weaving, instructor Neal Howard, 10 am-noon
Thursdays:
Pastels, instructor Robin Swaby, 10 am-noon
Watercolor, instructor Robin Swaby, 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm

For more information on all of the Bascom's Events, visit www.thebascom.org.
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.” The opening for “Narratives” 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.
Fall Style Week
5:00 am
Old Edwards Inn and Spa will host Fall Style Week beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day Weekend. Representing all that is stylish about the fall season, Fall Fashion Week is dedicated to delicious samplings, demonstrations and mini-seminars to get you ready for a stylish fall. Guests will get the season’s insider tips from top experts—including culinary, spa, gardening, tablescapes and more. The largest event will be a Garden Party at the Farm on Tuesday, September 7 where participants will enjoy a delicious lunch while learning the secrets of throwing their own garden party—Old Edwards Style.
Participants to any Fall Style Week event enjoy 15% discount on lodging that week and 10% discount at Acorns, Madison’s, the Spa Boutique, and Oakleaf Flower and Garden—making it easy, fun and affordable to entertain in high style!
Bascom's Educational Workshops - The Art of Plein Air
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Surface Workshop
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
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
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
Thursday 9/9/2010
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Watercolor Workshops
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Bascom's Art Academy Fall Session I
5:00 am
Art Academy
Fall Session I, September 6-October 2
Mondays:
Design and Composition, instructor Knight Martorell, 10 am-noon
Life Drawing Open Studio, 5-7 pm
Tuesdays:
Art History Survey, 10 am-noon
Tuesdays and Thursdays:;k;lk;
Ceramics: Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 1-3 pm
Ceramics: Advanced Wheel Throwing Skills, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 5-7 pm
Wednesdays:
Painting: Oil or Acrylic, 2-4 pm
Loom Weaving, instructor Neal Howard, 10 am-noon
Thursdays:
Pastels, instructor Robin Swaby, 10 am-noon
Watercolor, instructor Robin Swaby, 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm

For more information on all of the Bascom's Events, visit www.thebascom.org.
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.” The opening for “Narratives” 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.
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Surface Workshop
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition
5:00 am
Three Weavers and Artists in Residence
August 28-October 3
Bascom's Educational Workshops - The Art of Plein Air
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Fall Style Week
5:00 am
Old Edwards Inn and Spa will host Fall Style Week beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day Weekend. Representing all that is stylish about the fall season, Fall Fashion Week is dedicated to delicious samplings, demonstrations and mini-seminars to get you ready for a stylish fall. Guests will get the season’s insider tips from top experts—including culinary, spa, gardening, tablescapes and more. The largest event will be a Garden Party at the Farm on Tuesday, September 7 where participants will enjoy a delicious lunch while learning the secrets of throwing their own garden party—Old Edwards Style.
Participants to any Fall Style Week event enjoy 15% discount on lodging that week and 10% discount at Acorns, Madison’s, the Spa Boutique, and Oakleaf Flower and Garden—making it easy, fun and affordable to entertain in high style!
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Surface Workshop
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Karaoke at Rib Shack
3:00 am
Friday 9/10/2010
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Surface Workshop
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Watercolor Workshops
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Bascom's Art Academy Fall Session I
5:00 am
Art Academy
Fall Session I, September 6-October 2
Mondays:
Design and Composition, instructor Knight Martorell, 10 am-noon
Life Drawing Open Studio, 5-7 pm
Tuesdays:
Art History Survey, 10 am-noon
Tuesdays and Thursdays:;k;lk;
Ceramics: Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 1-3 pm
Ceramics: Advanced Wheel Throwing Skills, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 5-7 pm
Wednesdays:
Painting: Oil or Acrylic, 2-4 pm
Loom Weaving, instructor Neal Howard, 10 am-noon
Thursdays:
Pastels, instructor Robin Swaby, 10 am-noon
Watercolor, instructor Robin Swaby, 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm

For more information on all of the Bascom's Events, visit www.thebascom.org.
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.” The opening for “Narratives” 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.
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Surface Workshop
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition
5:00 am
Three Weavers and Artists in Residence
August 28-October 3
Native Plant Conference
5:00 am
The Highlands Biological Foundation will host the 11th Annual Conference on Landscaping and Gardening with Native Plants on September 10th and 11th.
Bascom's Educational Workshops - The Art of Plein Air
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
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.
Groovin' on the Green
11:30 pm
Summer Concert Series
Location: Village Commons in Cashiers.
Sponsored by the Cashiers Valley Merchants Association
The events are free to the public and will take place rain or shine.


SEPT 10TH OPEN

SEPT 17TH OPEN

SEPT 24TH THE HONEYCUTTERS

OCT 1ST BRIAN ASHLEY JONES

OCT 8 - 10TH LEAF FESTIVAL
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
Live Music at Rib Shack
3:00 am
Live Music Friday Nights
9/10, 10/8, 10 pm to 1 am

DJ MoTo

With experience in both Club DJing and Mobile DJing, DJ MoTo can spin everything from the hottest Top 40 Hits, Hip Hop and RnB, Pop, Rock, Mashups as well as Electronic and Dance.
Saturday 9/11/2010
Bascom's Three Weavers Exhibition
5:00 am
Three Weavers and Artists in Residence
August 28-October 3
Bascom's Educational Workshops - Watercolor Workshops
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Bascom's Art Academy Fall Session I
5:00 am
Art Academy
Fall Session I, September 6-October 2
Mondays:
Design and Composition, instructor Knight Martorell, 10 am-noon
Life Drawing Open Studio, 5-7 pm
Tuesdays:
Art History Survey, 10 am-noon
Tuesdays and Thursdays:;k;lk;
Ceramics: Beginning to Intermediate Wheel Throwing, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 1-3 pm
Ceramics: Advanced Wheel Throwing Skills, instructor Joe Frank McKee, 5-7 pm
Wednesdays:
Painting: Oil or Acrylic, 2-4 pm
Loom Weaving, instructor Neal Howard, 10 am-noon
Thursdays:
Pastels, instructor Robin Swaby, 10 am-noon
Watercolor, instructor Robin Swaby, 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm

For more information on all of the Bascom's Events, visit www.thebascom.org.
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.” The opening for “Narratives” 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.
Bascom's Educational Workshops - The Art of Plein Air
5:00 am
Robin Swaby, The Art of Plein Air: Pastels or Oil, September 7-11
Debra Fritts, Surface Workshop, September 8-10
Pat Fiorello, Three Watercolor Workshops:
Watercolor for Non-Artists, September 8
Watercolor Landscape, September 9-10
Watercolor/Color Workshop, September 11
Adrian Deckbar, Two Drawing Workshops
Secrets to Drawing What You See, September 14-17
Secrets to Drawing the Human Figure/ Clothed and Nude, September 14-17
Harriet Shorr, artist-in-residence, Still Life: Inside-Outside, September 21-24
Matt Kelleher and Shoko Teruyama, artists-in-residence, Bisque Molds: An Invitation to Slow Down, September 21-25
Margaret Dyer, The Figure in Pastels, September 28-October 1
Marilyn Brandenburger, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor, October 13-15
Carol Singletary, Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, October 14-15
Alice Ballard, Finding Your Form Through Nature II, October 14-16
Native Plant Conference
5:00 am
The Highlands Biological Foundation will host the 11th Annual Conference on Landscaping and Gardening with Native Plants on September 10th and 11th.
International Plein Air Paint Out at The Bascom
5:00 am
Old Edwards Inn and Spa 5k
1:00 pm
What a glorious day for a run, what a glorious day for a 5K. The Old Edwards Inn & Spa will be hosting its PAR 5K race from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11th, which will benefit the Literacy Council of Highlands.
For only $35 participants will receive a shirt, race packet and pancake breakfast after the race. However, interested supporters do not have to be in the race to enjoy the amenities provided. Participants can purchase and savor the pancake breakfast as well.
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.
Highlands Motoring Festival
3:00 pm
The 3rd Annual Highlands Motoring Festival, sponsored in part by the Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and presented with the Rotary Club of Highlands, is scheduled for Saturday, September 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in The Kelsey-Hutchinson Park and the Pine Street area.
Friends for Life at Whiskers
4:00 pm
Friends for Life will be at Whiskers on Saturday the 11th 11 AM- 3 PM, with our adoptable animals.
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
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
Fire and Heat by Three exhibition opening reception
10:00 pm
You are cordially invited to stop by The Bascom on Saturday, September 11 from 5-7 pm for a public reception and opening of the exhibition Fire and Heat by Three. The creative visions and bold, unique perspectives of artists' Alex Bernstein, Mira Lehr and Tom Turner will be on display in the Loft Gallery through November 6. Experience traditional and innovative uses of materials and processes employed in the making of contemporary works of art by these three featured artists.
Live Music at Hummingbird
1:00 am
Maestro 6pm – 8pm
Cy Timmons 8pm – close
CELEBRATION OF BOOKS
2:00 am
Saturday, September 11
9-3
Highlands Civic Center
Highlands, NC

CELEBRATION OF BOOKS

All book lovers are welcome.

A day of selling and signing for authors
Cubby Corner for children reading to dogs; fun activities with Cubby books
Storyrealm.com demonstrating the e-book
Workshop on memoir writing and publishing
Poetry and Prose Readings; Storytelling
Lunch on site by Cashiers Literacy Council
Hourly door prizes
Live Music at Cyprus
2:00 am
Featuring Zorki

Can't Miss Events

Live Music at Paolettis
Saturday, August 07
9:15 pm
Paoletti's Restaurant
440 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4906
'Not Even Brothers' will be playing at Paoletti's at 9:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in July: 16, 17, 30, 31 and in August: 6, 7, 13, 14 www.notevenbrothers.com
Live Music at Paolettis
Friday, September 10
9:15 pm
Paoletti's Restaurant
440 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4906
'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
Old Edwards Inn and Spa 5k
Saturday, September 11
8:00 am
Old Edwards Club Golf course
705 Highlands Cove Dr
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 421-7637
What a glorious day for a run, what a glorious day for a 5K. The Old Edwards Inn & Spa will be hosting its PAR 5K race from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11th, which will benefit the Literacy Council of Highlands. For only $35 participants will receive a shirt, race packet and pancake breakfast after the race. However, interested supporters do not have to be in the race to enjoy the amenities provided. Participants can purchase and savor the pancake breakfast as well.
Highlands Motoring Festival
Saturday, September 11
10:00 am
Pine Street Park
Pine and Fifth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-5841
The 3rd Annual Highlands Motoring Festival, sponsored in part by the Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and presented with the Rotary Club of Highlands, is scheduled for Saturday, September 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in The Kelsey-Hutchinson Park and the Pine Street area.
Live Music at Cyprus
Saturday, September 11
9:00 pm
Cyprus
470 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-4429
Featuring Zorki
Feast of the Festival - Champagne Brunch in the Vineyard
Sunday, September 12
12:30 pm
Champagne Brunch in the Vineyard – 24 Places Sunday, September 12 – 12:30PM - $100/person Hosts: Carolyn & Rhett Tanner Menu: Smoked Salmon, stuffed quail with truffled grits, tomato casserole, peach trifle and more!
Bel Canto
Sunday, September 12
4:00 pm
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
507 Chestnut Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828.526.1947
Bell Canto will celebrate its eighteenth year with its recital on September 12, 2010 at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. Following the recital will be an elegant dinner at the Highlands Country Club. Patrons have long been used to world-class performers and this year will be no exception.Past years’ performances have provided funds for the Highlands School Music program as well as the permanent art collection of the Bascom Gallery and in 2009 we added the Highlands Community Child Development Center. To contact Bel Canto and get on the mailing list, please call 828.526.1947.
Feast of the Festival - Art, Food and Wine
Tuesday, September 14
6:30 pm
Art, Food and Wine – 20 Places Tuesday, September 14 – 6:30 PM - $125/person Hosts; John Collette Fine Art/Wolfgang’s Restaurant Menu: A Special Dinner from Wolfgang’s private recipe book paired with his favorite wines
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro Wine Flight
Thursday, September 16
5:00 pm
Wolfgangs on Main and Wine Bistro
474 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-3807
Join us for a Flight Night in the Wine Bistro. Argentinean Flight Night with Christina Morris of Winesellers, ltd., Importer. There will be four wines poured, paired with three small bites. $25.00 a person, No reservations required!
Live Music at Paolettis
Friday, September 17
9:15 pm
Paoletti's Restaurant
440 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4906
'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
Feast of the Festival - A Few of Our Favorite Things
Saturday, September 18
6:30 pm
“A Few of Our Favorite Things” – 10 Places Saturday, September 18 – 6:30 PM - $125/person Hosts: Sandy & John Barrow Menu: Special offerings “in the works”!
Live Music at Cyprus
Saturday, September 18
9:00 pm
Cyprus
470 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-4429
Featuring Secret B Sides
WOW! Worship of Welcome
Sunday, September 19
10:00 am
Highlands United Methodist Church
315 Main Street
Highlands,�NC 28741
(828) 526-3376
WOW! Worship of Welcome Highlands United Methodist Church 315 Main Street, Highlands, NC 828-526-3376 Sunday, September 19th 10:00 a.m. Hymn Sing - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Come Join Us… to worship with the Highlands United Methodist Church. Lunch and Fellowship following worship… bring a side dish to share if you can or just come and enjoy worship, lunch & fellowship. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our church family and feel the welcoming environment of worship here at HUMC. We look forward to meeting you!
Feast of the Festival - Fall Plantation Feast: Carolina Cuisine
Sunday, September 19
6:30 pm
Fall Plantation Feast: Carolina Cuisine – 14 Places Sunday, September 19 – 6:30 PM - $125/person Hosts: Margo & Julian Franklin/Carol & Norman Avinger Menu: Chicken Pilau, individual tomato pies, kudzu rolls and other surprises!
Highlands Male Chorus at PAC
Friday, September 24
12:00 am
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
507 Chestnut Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828.526.9047
The amazing talents of Highlands Male Singers
2010 Highlands Playhouse Antique Show
Friday, September 24
10:00 am
Highlands Civic Center
600 North 4TH Street
Highlands, NC 28741
770-928-0052
The 6th Annual Highlands Playhouse Antique Show opens at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24th, at the Highlands Civic Center, through Sunday, Sept. 26th. It’ll be staged from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from noon to 5:00 Sunday. Admission in $12. Advance tickets are available at the Highlands Playhouse box office. For tickets or more information, call (828) 526-2695.
Live Music at Paolettis
Friday, September 24
9:15 pm
Paoletti's Restaurant
440 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4906
'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
Live Music at Cyprus
Saturday, September 25
9:00 pm
Cyprus
470 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-4429
Featuring Reggae Infinity - Jamaican Roots
Live Music at Paolettis
Saturday, September 25
9:15 pm
Paoletti's Restaurant
440 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4906
'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
2010 Highlands Playhouse Antique Show
Sunday, September 26
12:00 pm
Highlands Civic Center
600 North 4TH Street
Highlands, NC 28741
770-928-0052
Signs and Wonders at PAC
Friday, October 01
12:00 am
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
507 Chestnut Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828.526.9047
The Performing Arts Center is very proud to be the venue for this World Premier. “Signs and Wonder” and “Bright Forever” will be presented on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2010. Evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee will begin at 2:30 p.m. Call PAC for tickets at (828) 526-9047. MC/Visa accepted.
Celebration! Art - Design - Craft
Friday, October 01
5:00 pm
The Bascom
323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4949
October 1-2, 2010 (Friday-Saturday) Celebration! Art ď‚– Design ď‚– Craft October 1, 5-10 pm: Seated Dinner Gala and Live Auction at The Farm at Old Edwards October 2, 5-8 pm: An Evening of Bluegrass, BBQ and Microbrews at The Bascom Celebrate the leaf season with a Friday evening gala dinner and premier artisan's craft live and silent auction at The Farm at Old Edwards. Continue the celebration of the delights of autumn on Saturday evening with an informal gathering at The Bascom, featuring a selection of the finest craft beers, barbeque and bluegrass, and enjoy the opening of the American Craft Today juried exhibition, with acclaimed juror Carol Sauvion, Executive Producer of the "Craft in America" PBS series. Celebration! Art ď‚– Design ď‚– Craft proceeds support The Bascom's outreach and educational programs
Signs and Wonders at PAC
Saturday, October 02
12:00 am
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
507 Chestnut Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828.526.9047
PAC's Small Stages presents HCP's production of Signs & Wonders, a Gary Carden premiere performance
Live Music at Cyprus
Saturday, October 02
9:00 pm
Cyprus
470 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-4429
Featuring Grassroots Revue - authentic old-time bluegrass
GCAMA Leaf Festival
Friday, October 08
12:00 am
Cashiers, NC 28717
This three day event, October 8th – 10th, is a Festival Abundance that promises and delivers something for everyone. The Festival core venue, the Cashiers Village Green and Commons located at the Cashiers Crossroads is Festival Headquarters. Here music and performance-lovers enjoy all-day theatrics and diverse genres of bands entertaining on two stages. Shoppers spend as much or as little as they wish at multiple booth choices led by an outstanding juried artisans show and a variety of vendors including selections from local Cashiers Valley merchants who are members of the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association, the event organizers. Kids with excess energy, needing active time, play at the state of the art permanent Village Green playground and for quiet time visit the kids craft tent to create their own tribute to Fall. Investors interested in exploring area properties inquire at booths staffed by the valley’s most prominent realtors
Impressionism and turn of the century, Hudson River Valley genre
Saturday, October 09
5:00 pm
Summit One Gallery
154 2nd Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-2673
October 9th through November 10th opens a landscape exhibition by Tom Bluemlein and Ron Williams; Impressionism and turn of the century, Hudson River Valley genre.
Live Music at Cyprus
Saturday, October 09
9:00 pm
Cyprus
470 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-4429
Featuring Peace Jones
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro Wine Flight
Thursday, October 14
5:00 pm
Wolfgangs on Main and Wine Bistro
474 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-3807
McLaren Vale Flight Night with Gemtree Vineyards. This family owned winery is dedicated to organic farming and exploring innovative biodynamic farming practices. Darcsh, national importer for Gemtree Vineyards, will be on hand to discuss the wines as well as the vineyards. Flight of Four Wines paired with Small Bites Each Flight Night is $25.00 a person. No reservations required!
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro Wine Flight
Thursday, October 14
5:00 pm
Wolfgangs on Main and Wine Bistro
474 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-3807
Join us for a Flight Night in the Wine Bistro. Argentinean Flight Night with Christina Morris of Winesellers, ltd., Importer. There will be four wines poured, paired with three small bites. $25.00 a person, No reservations required!
Fall Colors Art Show
Saturday, October 16
10:00 am
Highlands Civic Center
600 North 4TH Street
Highlands NC 28741
828-743-7673
Highlands School Fall Festival
Saturday, October 16
5:00 pm
Highlands School
545 Pierson Drive
Highlands, NC 28741
828.526.2147
Live Music at Cyprus
Saturday, October 16
9:00 pm
Cyprus
470 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-4429
Featuring DJ Johnny-O
Highlands Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 30
12:00 am
Downtown Highlands
Highlands NC 28741
828-526-2112
Highlands Culinary Weekend
Wednesday, November 10
11:00 pm
Highlands, NC
Highlands NC 28741
828-526-5841
Save the dates and celebrate Highlands 4th Annual Culinary Weekend, November 11th-14th, 2010. This four-day destination event, created by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, highlights Highlands’ majestic mountain location, boundless activities, appealing accommodations, unique retail shops, and extraordinary cuisine. Please call (866) 526-5841 or (828) 526-5841 or view the event webpage at www.highlandsculinaryweekend.com.
erry Ashley and Alice Ballard
Saturday, November 13
4:00 pm
Summit One Gallery
154 2nd Street
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-2673
November 13th through the end of the year brings an exciting new collaboration between botanical photographer Terry Ashley and renowned ceramic artist Alice Ballard.
Holidays in Highlands
Wednesday, November 24
11:00 pm
Highlands NC 28741
828-526-2112
Artists Marketplace in the Dave Drake Studio Barn at The Bascom
Friday, November 26
9:00 am
The Bascom
323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4949
Highlands Tree Lighting
Friday, November 26
11:00 pm
Highlands United Methodist Church
315 Main Street
Highlands NC 28741
828-526-2112
Nog Off and Tablescape Competition
Friday, November 26
11:00 pm
Artists Marketplace in the Dave Drake Studio Barn at The Bascom
Saturday, November 27
9:00 am
The Bascom
323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4949
Highlands Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 04
10:00 am
Highlands NC 28741
828-526-2112
Cashiers Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 11
12:00 pm
Cashiers, NC 28717
828-743-5191
La Noche Navidena
Saturday, December 18
5:00 pm
Highlands Civic Center
600 North 4TH Street
Highlands NC 28741
(828) 526-9938 ext. 290
Christmas holiday dinner and visit with Santa, Highlands Civic Center, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, December 19. Free to internationals in the Highlands area. Tickets must be picked up at the International Friendship Center in the Peggy Crosby Center beginning December 1. (828) 526-9938 ext. 290.
Annual HANDS Christmas Dinner
Friday, December 24
11:00 pm
Highlands NC 28741
828-526-8867
Collective Spirits
Thursday, May 19
12:00 am
The Bascom
323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4949
May 19-21, 2011 (Thursday-Saturday) Collective Spirits Various venues throughout Highlands May 20: Sponsor/Benefactor Invitation-Only Wine Dinners May 21: Wine Tasting Party at The Bascom May 22: Wine and Related Symposiums May 22: Gala Wine Dinner and Auction at The Bascom Wine lovers from all over will come together May 19-21, 2011, to celebrate the fifth annual Collective Spirits wine festival in the mountain resort community of Highlands, North Carolina. Stock your cellars as you indulge in private wine dinners, grand wine tastings featuring both value wines and rare bottles, a gala dinner, live and silent auctions, a culinary sampling by local chefs, and symposiums conducted by leading wine specialists. Collective Spirits proceeds support The Bascom's outreach and educational programs
Mountains in Bloom 2011 Garden Festival
Thursday, July 07
12:00 am
The Bascom
323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-4949
July 7-10, 2011 (Thursday-Sunday) Mountains in Bloom 2011 Garden Festival Various venues throughout Highlands July 7: Lecture/Demonstration July 8: Mountains in Bloom Party at The Bascom July 8-9: Garden Tours and Lunch July 8-9: Flower Show and Photography Competition July 8-9: Home & Garden Markets July 10: Benefactor Party The 13th annual Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival is a multi-day garden festival with over 1,200 attendees in the mountain resort community of Highlands, North Carolina. Mountains in Bloom proceeds support The Bascom's outreach and educational programs

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