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Journey Back To Joy

No matter where she finds herself, artist Penny Pollock is in the midst of beauty.

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A Jet-Fueled Valentine: Review of Mountain Theatre Company’s Rock of Ages

Mountain Theatre Company’s Rock of Ages is a jet-fueled (with a splash of Riunite) valentine to the 80s Power Ballad Era, running through August

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Chief Holland

Highlands Police Chief Andrea ‘Sissy’ Holland puts a sunny face on a grueling job.

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So Much To Talk About

The sisters saw it first – the love between Wendy Strong and Sam Lupas was meant to be. The obstacles vanished with a kiss.

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The Sumptuousness of Primary

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Season’s Bounty

The Plateau’s two green markets are a celebration of the landscape’s bounty and a tribute to the men and women who make it all possible.

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Weekend Concerts

Lace up your dancing shoes – Highlands’ free weekend concerts return next month – Friday nights at Town Square and Saturday evenings at

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The Bear & the Bands

The talent’s already lining up for the third incarnation of the Bear Shadow Music Festival, set for April 28-30. For ticketing and more information

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Summertime & We’re Here!

Men are from Mars/Women are from Venus: LIVE, set for August 14, brings a measure of frisky fun to the Plateau; while Neil Zirconia offers A Beautiful Noise on September 17. For tickets and more information, visit HighlandsPerformingArts.com.

Fairy Mirth & Magic

Fairy tales and happy endings lie at the heart of artist Barbara Desmond’s latest venture. To learn more, visit Desmond Fairy Company on Facebook.

The American Bald Eagle

The noble Bald Eagle, who’s finally returned to the Plateau, is majestic even when it’s perched.


Bad News For Bats

Luck may be running out for our diminutive nighttime neighbors.

Wild Indigo

For ethereal beauty and mountain hardiness, the wise choice is the Wild Indigo Girls.

Don’t Overlook The Smallies

There’s nothing shy about them – Smallmouth Bass are looking for a fight.


It’s Just How We Roll

A dynamic new exhibit rolls into The Bascom, celebrating the fusion of art and engineering at the heart of the automotive world.

Back on Track

The Plateau’s twin libraries are boosting their services and programs to meet the needs and desires for their quarantine-liberated patrons.

Our National Symbol

Benjamin Franklin was correct about so many things, but the Wild Turkey?


Summer of Music in Cashiers

In celebration of a season that’s free of quarantine, music returns to the Cashiers Village Green.

Let the Band Play On

The sounds of summer find their full voice with the return of Highlands’ Weekend Music Series – performances Friday at Town Square, and Saturday at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

Music, Wine, & CLE

The Center for Life Enrichment will give you plenty to wine about with its exciting new summer series. For more information, visit clehighlands.com.