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All About Trout, Fly Fishing on the Plateau
It’s almost time for peak trout fishing in Western North Carolina! But since it’s no secret, the days of you being the only one in eyesight on public water are gone for another nine months. We all know the drill. You get up in the morning, meticulously put together your fly box, grab your vest and waders and head down …
Nature Dances Into Spring, Picklesimer Rock House Falls
Toward the end of winter, I always feel like I’m holding my breath, waiting to see if spring is going to come back again. Every year, if I pay attention, I’m given reassurance from the land that yes, spring is still a recurring event, and I need to do nothing but wait and hope to speed along its arrival. On …
Great Wine, Great Evening
The Old Edwards Inn and Spa will once again present their Rosé Wine Dinner at The Farm at 7:00 P.M. Friday, April 27. Rosés have come a long way in popularity since the 1970s, and Sommelier Nick Demos will be on hand to share the rich history of this sophisticated addition to anyone’s wine collection. Demos is a native of …
Dining Out For Life
The 16th annual Dining Out For Life benefit will take place on Thursday, April 26, throughout Western North Carolina. On that day, over 100 locally-owned restaurants will generously donate 20 percent of their sales to support the mission of WNCAP, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project. There will be an intense marketing campaign, utilizing social media, print ads, and radio …
When Trinidad And Appalachia Meet, Chrissy Picklesimer
You may not know her name, but you have probably swooned over her cinnamon rolls and carrot cake sold locally at Bryson’s Food Store. With the last name of Picklesimer, there’s some serious connection to Highlands. Chrissy married Benson Picklesimer of Highlands in the 80s, but was born in Trinidad West Indies, which becomes obvious when you hear her lilting …
The Bascom’s Big Events
The Bascom will be the place to be seen this 2018 season. With three great special events on the calendar − Collective Spirits, Mountains in Bloom, and The Bascom Gala − you won’t want to miss a thing. Collective Spirits is an event for anyone with a palate for fine wine, gourmet dinners and beautiful surroundings. On Thursday, May 17, …
Winter’s Winner
Congratulations to the winner of our 2018 Winter Cover Photo Contest, Sharon Elder, whose winning photograph will appear on the cover of the January 2019 winter edition of The Laurel. Her tranquil winter photograph captured the serene beauty of a winter snowfall, and was chosen by our readers as their favorite among many beautiful submissions that depicted the joy and …
The Value of Theater
The historic Highlands Playhouse is an integral part of our Highlands-Cashiers cultural environment. Its productions nurture our passion for world-class entertainment, tickle our funny bones, stretch our imaginations, and tug at our heartstrings. Not only does Highlands Playhouse provide a summer season of electrifying live theater, it also presents first-run movies year-round right here in town. No cause for trekking …
Zuckerman Live at Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 37th season by bringing internationally-acclaimed performers to the mountains. The festival is particularly excited to announce a very special gala evening on August 12 with the renowned Pinchas Zuckerman Trio. Celebrated violinist Pinchas Zuckerman is joined by Amanda Forsyth on the cello and Angela Cheng on the piano. This acclaimed ensemble has traveled throughout …
World’s Finest Performances at Highlands PAC
Four more satellite transmissions for the Live via Satellite Series remain for the 2017-2018 season for the MET Opera and the National Theatre of London. On April 14, The MET Opera presents Verdi’s “Luisa Miller” at 12:30 P.M. This stars Sonya Yoncheva as peasant girl Luisa opposite Piotr Beczala as Rodolfo in Verdi’s tragedy about a young woman who sacrifices …
The Man at the Wheel, Patrick Taylor
The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers’ 2018 season kicks off April 30 at 5:00 P.M. (wine social at 4:30 P.M.) in the Bascom Atrium with a presentation from a very special guest speaker. Before Patrick Taylor became Mayor of Highlands in 2013 and prior to serving Highlands for 10 years as Magistrate of the North Carolina 30th Judicial District, Mayor Taylor’s …
Elegant Light at Smitten of Highlands
Gary and Janice Baldwin, founders of The Keswick Candle Company, are Smitten’s Third Thursday featured artists in April. They are eager to light up your life with scores of delicious fragrances infused in soy candles, soaps, tarts, tea lights, reed diffusers, aromatherapy essential oils, and more. Like many successful enterprises, Keswick Candle grew out of need. Having lost both their …
