Arts & Culture Articles
Both professional and community theater keep playgoers entertained while music festivals, Chamber music and bluegrass music can also be enjoyed year-round. Highlands NC and Cashiers NC has always attracted visual artists thanks to the luxuriant setting,
and the number of fine art galleries encourage collectors to make frequent forays. There are writers’ groups, lectures and classes of all types. Search below to get your creativity fix.

The Art of Good Vibes and Bold Journeys
The DeBilzan Galleries represent more than just a collection of paintings — they embody the spirit and storytelling of renowned artist William DeBilzan, whose work has captivated audiences for over three decades.

50 Years of Whiteside
There’s plenty of history (local and family) at The Whiteside Art Gallery. Discover for yourself at 1057 US 64 West in Cashiers or visit whitesideartgallery.com.

Catch the Cinema Fever
Highlands Cashiers Film Festival, set for September 18-21 at Highlands Performing Arts Center is a glittering celebration of all things cinematic. highlandscashiersfilmfestival.com

Art League’s June Meeting
The creative talents of Mariya Dunn, nurtured in the Soviet Union, and finding their full flowering here on the Plateau, will be explored and honored at the Art League’s June 30 meeting at The Bascom. For more information, visit artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com.

Mountain Theatre Company
A pair of talented directors are helming Mountain Theatre Company’s bravura run of The Marvelous Wonderettes and Forever Plaid. The Marvelous Wonderettes opens Wednesday, June 11, with Forever Plaid opening on Friday, June 13. Tickets and more information can be found at mountaintheatre.com.

Village Green’s Steinway
The magnificent sounds of a Steinway Grand Piano will resonate throughout the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s 44th Season. Everyone is invited to a free dedication concert at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 17, at The Village Green’s Lewis Hall.

Capturing that Feeling
The breathtaking creations of Bijou’s Sky Gilbert are a fanciful blend of the essence of nature filtered through an artist’s sensibilities.

Fusion of Melody and Magic
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival launches its busy 44th season with Winds at the Bascom – an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres, and sublime music, Sunday, June 29, at 5:00 P.M. at The Bascom Center for Visual Arts. For tickets and information, visit h-cmusicfestival.org or call (828) 526-9060.

Graced with Glory
The sounds are passionate and unforgettable when Highlands Performing Arts Center welcomes both Glory Crampton and The
Three Tenors.
Arts & Culture Listings
Ann Lea Fine Art Gallery
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Ann Lea Fine Art Gallery
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An exquisite array of award winning original fine artwork now available at the new upscale 5,000 square foot Ann Lea Fine Art Gallery in Cashiers, NC. Fine artwork is beautifully […]
Around Back At Rocky’s Place
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Around Back At Rocky’s Place
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Around Back at Rocky’s Place is one of North Georgia’s largest folk art galleries featuring one of a kind artwork from hundreds of Southern artists. Our gallery boasts thousands of […]
Full House Gallery
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Full House Gallery
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Art Gallery featuring local and regional artists. High end furniture consignment and new home decor.
Highlands Performing Arts Center
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Highlands Performing Arts Center
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The ML Performing Arts Center Mission Statement To Provide our community with the benefits of a first class, low cost facility for local 501c3 organizations and to promote and encourage the […]
Highlands Playhouse
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Highlands Playhouse
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Highlands Playhouse is the second oldest theatre in North Carolina and considered one of the jewels of the community. The “living theatre” came to Highlands over 75 years ago to […]
Highlands-Cashiers Community Players
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Highlands-Cashiers Community Players
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The mission of the Highlands Cashiers players is to elevate the cultural environment of Highlands and its environs by offering first rate theatrical productions; to seek out and develop the […]
Jeanie Edwards Fine Art
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Jeanie Edwards Fine Art
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Jeanie Edwards Fine Art, the premier art gallery located in the heart of downtown Highlands, North Carolina. We are pleased to present for your consideration, 20 of the regions top […]
The Bascom
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The Bascom
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At The Bascom, children and adults explore and learn about art, both indoors and outdoors. The Bascom provides stimulating experiences in the visual arts through high quality changing exhibitions and […]
The Bascom Shop
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The Bascom Shop
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The Shop at The Bascom is chock full of beautiful handmade gifts and treasures for family, friend, and home. The Shop boasts one-of-a-kind pieces from regional and featured artists; all […]
The Village Green
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The Village Green
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The Village Green is a 12.5 acre park located in the heart of Cashiers, North Carolina, at the crossroads of Highway 64 and Highway 107. Hosting thousands of visitors and […]