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November’s Beautyberry
Oh, Beautyberry, where have you been all of my life? Callicarpa is a captivating deciduous bush grown best in zones 5-8, and although there are different genus in the large family of Lamiaceae (AKA mint or dead nettle family), the Callicarpa Americana, or the American Beautyberry is native to the southeastern US. There’s nothing special about its smallish leaves, but …
Wonderful Time to Wet a Line
This time of year is a wonderful time to wet a line. Crisp fall weather keeps the water temperature perfect for active trout and the leaf season crowd has died down a bit allowing some popular spots to have less pressure on the fish. During peak fishing times, anglers can be quick to drive down to their favorite water, jump …
A Trip to Rainbow Falls
Some aspects of nature seem made for interaction, while others seem built for contemplation from a respectable distance. Rainbow Falls on the Horsepasture River in Pisgah National Forest is one of the latter. This roaring cataract seems to make it into the news most years not because of its righteous thundering splendor, but because someone thinks it’s a good idea …
A Show of Hands
It’s time to make your plans for the annual Christmas Day Dinner, sponsored by the Highlands Area Non-Profit Donation Sharing, HANDS. They start taking reservations November 12 for this spirit-filled, must-do event so popular with residents and visitors to the Plateau, so don’t wait. HANDS has sponsored this event since 2001 and has been able to gift over $225,000 to …
It’s Smokkkkin’
Clear your calendar for Saturday, December 1, because it’s going to be a full day − and night − of fun. You’ll start off with the annual Highlands Christmas Parade at 11:00 A.M., followed by a barbecue Christmas lunch at the Episcopal Church, benefiting the Highlands Food Pantry and Emergency Council. After a bit of shopping, make sure you have …
What’s Cookin’? (So You Don’t Have to)
To cook or not to cook on Thanksgiving, that is the question. Not to worry, there are options available, but act quickly because reservations are required and space is limited. Here is a sampling of what’s available: TAKE OUT IN HIGHLANDS Dusty’s Rhodes Superette (828) 526-2762 Call ahead to reserve your Thanksgiving sides and desserts. Plan to pick up before …
Brown Bread, Granny Smith’s Way
You’ve probably seen Karen Hawk running around town, literally. She’s a member of the Highlands Roadrunners Club, she works at the Hudson Library, and volunteers with the annual HANDS Christmas Day Dinner. When asked to choose a holiday recipe to share, Karen had no hesitation. “This is one of my favorite recipes, not just because of the Grandma memories,” she …
A Dream Realized
We all have different reasons that brought us to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Some of us were raised here; others attended a friend’s wedding, or a corporate retreat, maybe even a family vacation. For DAOU Vineyards President Karen Hunt, she would travel to Highlands and Cashiers as a child with family from Charleston, South Carolina, each year to see the fall …
A Visit to Rosewood Market
I’m reviewing Rosewood Market in Highlands this month, thanks to the employees of Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. For you, the reader, you get the opinions of the highly-refined sensibilities of a set of (minor) community leaders, people more than capable of unhealthy levels of snark when things aren’t “just so.” For me, well, I get a free meal and the …
A Unique Presentation
The Highlands Plateau is one of the South’s hottest destinations. High on its Hot List is Carolina Gallery, just a year old, but already a popular showcase for some of the region’s finest artists. The gallery beckons viewers into its spacious, breath-taking interior. A rush of natural light illuminates the room, warming the art with its alluring glow. Exhibitions change …
Christmas with the Nelsons
How many of you remember the hit TV show, “Ozzie and Harriet?” Then you’re probably familiar with their handsome son Ricky, the heartthrob rock star. You know the adage about apples falling from trees? Well, in this case it’s 100 percent accurate. Ricky’s twin sons, Gunnar and Matthew, are rock stars, television celebrities, and dedicated family men just like their …
PAC’s Live Via Satellite
The National Theatre of London will present the new production of “Julie” on Saturday, November 3, at 1:00 P.M. Wild and newly single, Julie throws a late-night party. In the kitchen, Jean and Kristina clean up as the celebration plays above them. Crossing the threshold, Julie initiates a power game with Jean – which rapidly descends into a savage fight …
