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This Week's Happenings

1/29/2012 - 2/4/2012

Sunday 1/29/2012
Bascom Instructors Exhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Bascom Instructors - A sampling of talent from dedicated artists who share their gift through teaching. At the heart of The Bascom's education programs are the instructors who work with us throughout the year. These instructors hold the distinction of being experienced professional artists and skilled educators.
Blast Off at The Bascom in Highlands NC Exhibit
12:00 am
Blast Off at The Bascom
through February 24
An out-of-this-world exhibit featuring works from the Highlands Literacy Council’s After School program.
Regional Art Exhhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Regional Art opens January 21st with a reception from 2-4 pm. We live amongst nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and we are proud to be their neighbor. In honor of these artists and the non-profit organizations that support them, we are proud to offer our visitors a glimpse of the talent that lies in our own backyard!
Sheri Castle Cooking School in Highlands NC
12:00 pm
Acclaimed chef-author Sheri Castle brings a taste of the familiar and the exotic and a pantry’s worth of unforgettable stories to her kitchen
workshops at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa.
Monday 1/30/2012
Regional Art Exhhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Regional Art opens January 21st with a reception from 2-4 pm. We live amongst nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and we are proud to be their neighbor. In honor of these artists and the non-profit organizations that support them, we are proud to offer our visitors a glimpse of the talent that lies in our own backyard!
Bascom Instructors Exhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Bascom Instructors - A sampling of talent from dedicated artists who share their gift through teaching. At the heart of The Bascom's education programs are the instructors who work with us throughout the year. These instructors hold the distinction of being experienced professional artists and skilled educators.
Blast Off at The Bascom in Highlands NC Exhibit
12:00 am
Blast Off at The Bascom
through February 24
An out-of-this-world exhibit featuring works from the Highlands Literacy Council’s After School program.
Yoga Classes
12:00 am
Mon 3:30 to 4:45pm Slow Flow: Beginner Yoga

Mon 5:30 to 6:45 pm Yoga by Candlelight Level 2

Tues By Appointment Yoga Therapeutics

Wed 9:30 to 10:45 am Hatha Yoga Level 1-2

Sat 9:30 to 11:00 am All Levels
Tuesday 1/31/2012
Regional Art Exhhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Regional Art opens January 21st with a reception from 2-4 pm. We live amongst nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and we are proud to be their neighbor. In honor of these artists and the non-profit organizations that support them, we are proud to offer our visitors a glimpse of the talent that lies in our own backyard!
Blast Off at The Bascom in Highlands NC Exhibit
12:00 am
Blast Off at The Bascom
through February 24
An out-of-this-world exhibit featuring works from the Highlands Literacy Council’s After School program.
Bascom Instructors Exhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Bascom Instructors - A sampling of talent from dedicated artists who share their gift through teaching. At the heart of The Bascom's education programs are the instructors who work with us throughout the year. These instructors hold the distinction of being experienced professional artists and skilled educators.
Kids Art Adventure in Highlands NC
3:15 am
Tuesdays, January 17-February 21 3:15-430 pm Ages 5-9
Roll up your sleeves and join in on the fun after school! You will work on individual and collaborative projects, and experiment with everything from painting, ceramics and sculpture to printmaking and collage. Snacks are provided. Bus service is available from Highlands School. Class size is limited, pre-registration is required. Tuition: $30 for a six week session.
Highlands Dialogue - Highlands NC
10:00 am

Jan 31: “Body Theology” (handout). Coordinator: Martha Porter.
Highlands Rotary
12:00 pm
Highlands Rotary, noon, Highlands Community Center, Highlands North Carolina
Alex Naar on Sustainable Tourism
2:00 pm
Alex Naar, will be in Highlands to make a presentation on January 31 at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Coleman Hall

All the Way from ECU- Alex Naar will be coming to Highlands to talk to our community about sustainable tourism. He will make a presentation that will include challenges and success stories from other communities similar to Highlands, lessons learned and more. After his presentation there will be time for questions and answers. This presentation is hosted by the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance. J-MCA will record all suggestions from the audience as we work toward developing sustainable solutions that will be presented to the Town of Highlands’ Board in Spring of 2012.

The Sustainable Solutions Project focus is to contribute to place-based economic development projects that build on local natural resources and retain wealth within the Town of Highlands; and foster community involvement in local environmental protection problem solving and civic engagement.

Alex Naar is the Director of Outreach at the Center for Sustainable Tourism and the Office of Engagement, Innovation, and Economic Development at East Carolina University. The Center is dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism throughout our region, North Carolina, and the nation through innovation in graduate education, leadership development, community consultation, and collaborative research. Devoted to implementing sustainable practices in business operations, public policies, and personal travel behaviors, the Center offers solutions to challenges facing the tourism industry and destination communities as they balance economic viability with socio-cultural and environmental enhancement and equity.
Alex Naar graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he started his foray into sustainable tourism providing technical assistance to restaurants and hotels interested in implementing green practices. A long-time resident of western North Carolina, Alex now lives in Greenville, North Carolina with his wonderful wife and son.

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this unique event. Come with ideas and/or to learn. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please forward to others.

Alex Naar, will be in Highlands to make a presentation on January 31 at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Coleman Hall
Wednesday 2/1/2012
Regional Art Exhhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Regional Art opens January 21st with a reception from 2-4 pm. We live amongst nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and we are proud to be their neighbor. In honor of these artists and the non-profit organizations that support them, we are proud to offer our visitors a glimpse of the talent that lies in our own backyard!
Blast Off at The Bascom in Highlands NC Exhibit
12:00 am
Blast Off at The Bascom
through February 24
An out-of-this-world exhibit featuring works from the Highlands Literacy Council’s After School program.
Bascom Instructors Exhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Bascom Instructors - A sampling of talent from dedicated artists who share their gift through teaching. At the heart of The Bascom's education programs are the instructors who work with us throughout the year. These instructors hold the distinction of being experienced professional artists and skilled educators.
Yoga Classes in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Mon 3:30 to 4:45pm Slow Flow: Beginner Yoga

Mon 5:30 to 6:45 pm Yoga by Candlelight Level 2

Tues By Appointment Yoga Therapeutics

Wed 9:30 to 10:45 am Hatha Yoga Level 1-2

Sat 9:30 to 11:00 am All Levels
Free Children Movies At The Library in Highlands NC
3:30 am
Movies are free and projected onto an 8 x 10 ft. screen using an LCD projector.

Due to Production Studio guidelines the library may not include movie titles or studio names in its advertising. Please call the library at 526-3031 for title information and length of feature.



Children's films are all rated G or PG. Popcorn will be served; feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Mountaintop Rotary
7:30 am
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Dining Room on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am.
Cashiers North Carolina Rotary Club
8:00 am
Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, 8 a.m., at the Cashiers United Methodist Church, 743-2243 in Cashiers NC
Microsoft Word 2007 Classes in Highlands NC
11:00 am
Microsoft Word 2007 class at the Literacy Council Wednesdays 11 a.m. - noon
Duplicate Bridge games in Highlands NC
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge games will be held at the Rec Center on Wednesdays at 12:50 and Fridays at 12:30.
Cashiers NC Quilters Guild
12:30 pm
Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 p.m., Cashiers United Methodist in Cashiers, North Carolina
Bluegrass at The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands NC
9:30 pm
featuring Nitrograss
Thursday 2/2/2012
Regional Art Exhhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Regional Art opens January 21st with a reception from 2-4 pm. We live amongst nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and we are proud to be their neighbor. In honor of these artists and the non-profit organizations that support them, we are proud to offer our visitors a glimpse of the talent that lies in our own backyard!
Bascom Instructors Exhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Bascom Instructors - A sampling of talent from dedicated artists who share their gift through teaching. At the heart of The Bascom's education programs are the instructors who work with us throughout the year. These instructors hold the distinction of being experienced professional artists and skilled educators.
Blast Off at The Bascom in Highlands NC Exhibit
12:00 am
Blast Off at The Bascom
through February 24
An out-of-this-world exhibit featuring works from the Highlands Literacy Council’s After School program.
Karaoke Thursday at Highlands Smokehouse in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Karaoke every Thursday at Highlands Smokehouse
Friday 2/3/2012
Bascom Instructors Exhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Bascom Instructors - A sampling of talent from dedicated artists who share their gift through teaching. At the heart of The Bascom's education programs are the instructors who work with us throughout the year. These instructors hold the distinction of being experienced professional artists and skilled educators.
Regional Art Exhhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Regional Art opens January 21st with a reception from 2-4 pm. We live amongst nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and we are proud to be their neighbor. In honor of these artists and the non-profit organizations that support them, we are proud to offer our visitors a glimpse of the talent that lies in our own backyard!
Blast Off at The Bascom in Highlands NC Exhibit
12:00 am
Blast Off at The Bascom
through February 24
An out-of-this-world exhibit featuring works from the Highlands Literacy Council’s After School program.
Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands NC Hosts Celebrate Spain Weekend
12:00 am
Sizzle with the sights, sounds, flavors and romance of Spain in this colorful weekend at Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Tapas, Tango, Flamenco guitar and more February 3 – 4, 2012. Sample sumptuous Spanish items on Madison’s menu and in the Hummingbird Lounge, including Spanish inspired desserts and a tasty assortment of tapas.
Duplicate Bridge games in Highlands NC
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge games will be held at the Rec Center on Wednesdays at 12:50 and Fridays at 12:30.
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge in Highlands NC
6:00 pm
Maestro 6pm – 8pm
Cy Timmons 8pm – close


As a young Alabama man born to a musical family, Cy Timmons was destined to have music in his veins. Everywhere he went Cy seemed to have a song resonating in his head.
Cy was thrilled when he discovered his dad’s guitar sitting in the back of a closet. It had been sitting idle for years but a new set of strings and the enthusiastic attention of a young music enthusiast gave the guitar new life. Once Cy felt that he had mastered this steel stringed acoustic guitar, he set his sights on an electric guitar. He lobbied his parents until he got the guitar he wanted as a gift for his nineteenth birthday. From the electric guitar Cy migrated to the classical guitar. That has been his mainstay from then on.
Over the years Cy has developed a repertoire of jazz, old standards, and contemporary pop, as well as his original compositions. Followers of Cy will attest to the fact that he has a special gift for invigorating you with his music. In addition to his music, Cy has a flair for comedic interaction. He’ll mellow you out with a song and then liven you up with a joke.
If you have been around Highlands for several years, you are sure to have heard Cy perform in one venue or another. He doesn’t limit himself to the Plateau either. Clubs on both the east and west coast have seen Cy perform as he has pursued his study of the guitar.
The soft melodic tones of Cy’s voice are the result of natural talent and studies with the late Judy Davis in Oakland, voice coach to many vocalists including Barbara Streisand. He has worked many musical venues in San Francisco and in Los Angeles. He was even the opening act for folks like Joan Rivers, Peter Nero, Al Jarreau and David Steinbereg.
Lucky for us, in 1970 Cy decided to move back to Atlanta and eventually opened Café Erewhon where he wowed audiences for eleven years before moving to Highlands, in 1993. He and his wife, Carolyn, reside in the Scaly Mountain community.
After playing a number of venues in our area Cy now can be heard exclusively at The Old Edwards Inn in The Hummingbird Lounge, on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. until closing.
Come enjoy Cy’s melodious tones as you enjoy your favorite beverage. There’s nothing more enjoyable after a busy day, than to relax to the tunes of Cy and his guitar. To learn more about Cy go to www.cytimmonssings.com. You may reach Cy at (828) 526-4503 or write to him at P O Box 303 Scaly Mountain, N.C. 28775.
Live Music at Sapphire Mtn. Brewing Company NC
7:00 pm
LIVE MUSIC
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, FEB 3 7 -10 pm
The Rough & Tumble

SATURDAY, FEB 11 7-10pm
August Black

SATURDAY, FEB 11 7-10pm
The Rum Runners

SATURDAY, FEB 11 7-10pm
The Rum Runners
Saturday 2/4/2012
Yoga Classes in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Mon 3:30 to 4:45pm Slow Flow: Beginner Yoga

Mon 5:30 to 6:45 pm Yoga by Candlelight Level 2

Tues By Appointment Yoga Therapeutics

Wed 9:30 to 10:45 am Hatha Yoga Level 1-2

Sat 9:30 to 11:00 am All Levels
Regional Art Exhhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Regional Art opens January 21st with a reception from 2-4 pm. We live amongst nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and we are proud to be their neighbor. In honor of these artists and the non-profit organizations that support them, we are proud to offer our visitors a glimpse of the talent that lies in our own backyard!
Blast Off at The Bascom in Highlands NC Exhibit
12:00 am
Blast Off at The Bascom
through February 24
An out-of-this-world exhibit featuring works from the Highlands Literacy Council’s After School program.
Bascom Instructors Exhibit in Highlands NC
12:00 am
Bascom Instructors - A sampling of talent from dedicated artists who share their gift through teaching. At the heart of The Bascom's education programs are the instructors who work with us throughout the year. These instructors hold the distinction of being experienced professional artists and skilled educators.
Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands NC Hosts Celebrate Spain Weekend
12:00 am
Sizzle with the sights, sounds, flavors and romance of Spain in this colorful weekend at Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Tapas, Tango, Flamenco guitar and more February 3 – 4, 2012. Sample sumptuous Spanish items on Madison’s menu and in the Hummingbird Lounge, including Spanish inspired desserts and a tasty assortment of tapas.
The Bascom in Highlands NC Creation Station Youth Art
10:30 am
Creation Station
Saturdays
January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25
10 am – 12 noon
Stretch your imagination and have fun in the art studio. January's theme is Appalachian Art and project will reflect regional art interests. all materials are provided. Make and take your own masterpiece. No pre-registration required.
Ages: 5 - 9
Tuition: $5 per class
Art Cinema at The Bascom in Highlands NC
2:00 pm
Saturday Art Cinema at The Bascom
Sit back and enjoy our weekly feature presentation
February 4 Riddles of the Sphinx 2 pm
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge in Highlands NC
8:00 pm
Maestro 6pm – 8pm
Cy Timmons 8pm – close
Live Music at The Ugly Dog Pub
9:00 pm
Music by Grahams Number

Highlands NC & Cashiers NC After Hours

Bluegrass at The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands NC
Wednesday, February 01
9:30 pm
The Ugly Dog Pub
294 South Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-8364
Karaoke Thursday at Highlands Smokehouse in Highlands NC
Thursday, February 02
12:00 am
Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-5000
Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands NC Hosts Celebrate Spain Weekend
Friday, February 03
12:00 am
Old Edwards Inn and Spa
445 Main St
HIghlands, NC 28741
828-787-2625
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge in Highlands NC
Friday, February 03
6:00 pm
Hummingbird Lounge
445 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828-787-2625
Live Music at Sapphire Mtn. Brewing Company NC
Friday, February 03
7:00 pm
Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company
50 Slicers Avenue
Cashiers NC 28741
828-743-0220
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge in Highlands NC
Saturday, February 04
8:00 pm
Hummingbird Lounge
445 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828-787-2625
Live Music at The Ugly Dog Pub
Saturday, February 04
9:00 pm
The Ugly Dog Pub
294 South Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-8364
Live Music at Sapphire Mtn. Brewing Company NC
Saturday, February 11
7:00 pm
Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company
50 Slicers Avenue
Cashiers NC 28741
828-743-0220
Live Music at The Ugly Dog Pub
Saturday, February 11
9:00 pm
The Ugly Dog Pub
294 South Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-8364
Live Music at The Ugly Dog Pub
Saturday, February 18
9:00 pm
The Ugly Dog Pub
294 South Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-8364
Live Music at The Ugly Dog Pub
Saturday, February 25
9:00 pm
The Ugly Dog Pub
294 South Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-8364
Live Music at The Ugly Dog Pub
Saturday, March 17
10:00 pm
The Ugly Dog Pub
294 South Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-8364
Live Music at The Ugly Dog Pub
Friday, March 23
10:00 pm
The Ugly Dog Pub
294 South Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-8364

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