Luke Osteen Archives | Laurel Magazine

Mystery in the Air

It fostered a host of mysteries during its earlier incarnations, but today the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Balsam Grove is dedicated to helping the public explore the mysteries of deep space.
To learn more and to schedule a visit, go to pari.edu.

Repurposing a Treasure

Issue: September 2024 | by Luke Osteen in Shopping in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

“We love helping our design partners and customers find that special antique piece to warm up a room, or ‘rediscover’ a tired piece that assumes a new life and new place in the home.” Vivianne Metzger Antiques offers new possibilities for interior design.

People, Places, and Plants

Issue: September 2024 | by Luke Osteen in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

All the Green Things get their day on the Plateau at the Native Plant Symposium, September 13-14. For more details and registration, visit highlandsbiological.org.

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Support Our Children

Issue: September 2024 | by Luke Osteen in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

You’re invited to an afternoon of snipping and sipping and supporting the youngest members of the Plateau Community when Highlands Community Child Development Center stages a Flower Arranging Demonstration at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 18.

Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

Issue: September 2024 | by Luke Osteen in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The Village Green’s Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, slated for Friday, October 11, through Sunday, October 13, is a vivid proclamation of the community’s deep commitment to artistry and music and food.

Highlands on the Half-shell

Issue: September 2024 | by Luke Osteen in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

“O Oysters, come and walk with us!” It turns out that Lewis Carroll had the right idea all along – the Highlands Biological Foundation is once more hosting its Highlands on the Half-Shell, 4:00 P.M. until dark, Sunday, October 6.

September Craft Bazaar

Issue: September 2024 | by Luke Osteen in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Highlands United Methodist Church is staging its Craft Bazaar on Saturday, September 28. There’ll be handmade gifts and objets d’art, jams, baked goods, hot dog lunches and the return of its church yard pumpkin patch.

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Music in The House

Issue: Whats News | by Luke Osteen in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Grammy-winning songwriter and road warrior Kendell Marvel brings his unique sound to Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern at 8:30 P.M. Thursday, September 26.

Dahlias By The Lake

Issue: September 2024 | by Luke Osteen in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Dahlias, the darlings of the late summer season, take the spotlight in Sky Valley Garden Club’s Dahlias by the Lake celebration, 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. September 10 at Sky Valley Country Club. The party is open to everyone –call (770) 842-6810.