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January 1 - March 31

Laurel Magazine Annual Winter Photo Cover Contest

Vote Daily through March 31!
The Laurel Magazine’s annual winter photo competition is your chance to become the cover artist of our 2024 Winter Edition. Each year we look forward to seeing everyone’s magical winter photos as you vote for your favorites. 

Ongoing
January 21 @ 12:00 am - April 8 @ 12:00 pm

W.R.A.P. – 2022-2023

The Bascom 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands

The Bascom Winter Resident Artist Program, better known as the W.R.A.P., calls on Students or Faculty from the surrounding universities to submit site-specific installation proposals for The Bascom’s unique and beautiful Thompson Gallery.

8:00 am
Featured March 18 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Shrimp & Grits Hosted Weekend with Julia Tatum Banner at Half-Mile Farm

Half-Mile Farm at Old Edwards 214 Half Mile Dr, Highlands

Julia Tatum Banner of Delta Grind Grits and Half-Mile Farm Chef Jason Tardo will present a Shrimp & Grits experience with a special tasting and hosted Social Hour including complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Breakfast each day will feature Delta Grind's delicious products. Hosted events are for Half-Mile Farm guests only.

9:30 am
March 18 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion

Cashiers Valley Fusion 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers

Accessible for all levels of practitioners this moderately paced Hatha Flow practice of flowing movement linked with breath offers challenges and intensity with modifications and variations in order to meet each practitioner at his or her skill level.

We recommend students new to yoga begin with our Beginner and Level 1 classes first to establish comfort and familiarity of the basics of yoga before moving into a vinyasa flow class or any other mixed level class.

Class is limited to 15 people and online registration is required.

10:00 am
March 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs 2023 at The Bascom

Emergence celebrates the role of teaching and mentoring in artistic development, highlighting works by faculty mentors their students. The 34 pairs of artists presented in this exhibition represent 20 institutions of higher education from the Southeast. Their works represent a wide variety of approaches to subject matter, innovative use of materials, and mastery of traditional mediums being taught and practiced in contemporary studio programs.

A free public reception will be held Thursday, February 23 at 5pm at The Bascom to celebrate our winter exhibitions.

11:00 am
Featured March 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

11AM Llama Hike Experience at Earthshine Lodge

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains with our friendly llamas at Earthshine Lodge! Hikers will learn about our famous llamas’ interesting histories and how to safely handle the animals before heading out on a hike with gorgeous mountaintop views on our private trails.

The Bookworm interior Highlands NC
March 18 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Bookworm Open

The Bookworm 555 Main Street, Highlands

Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm in Highlands is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.

12:00 pm
Featured March 18 @ 12:00 pm

MET: Lohengrin at Highlands PAC

Highlands PAC 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands

Wagner’s soaring masterpiece makes its triumphant return to the Met stage after 17 years. In a sequel to his revelatory production of Parsifal, director Franc¸ois Girard unveils an atmospheric staging that once again weds his striking visual style and keen dramatic insight to Wagner’s breathtaking music.

1:30 pm
March 18 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

1:30PM Llama Hike Experience at Earthshine Lodge

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains with our friendly llamas at Earthshine Lodge!

Hikers will learn about our famous llamas’ interesting histories and how to safely handle the animals before heading out on a hike with gorgeous mountaintop views on our private trails.

4:00 pm
March 18 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Old Edwards Inn

Old Edwards Inn and Spa 445 Main Street, Highlands

If you're lucky enough to be Irish—or in Highlands—you're lucky enough! Join us for a cheerful celebration of St. Paddy's Day, including Irish dishes in Madison's Restaurant and Irish pints & cocktails in Hummingbird Lounge on March 17 and 18.

Complimentary Irish festivities in Hummingbird Lounge for guests and the public include:

    •    The “Battle of the Barrels” Scotch, Bourbon, and Japanese and Irish Whiskey Tasting Friday and Saturday from 4 - 5 pm
    •    Irish Hors D'oeuvres Friday and Saturday Evenings from 5:30 - 7 pm
    •    Irish After-Dinner Sweets Friday and Saturday Evenings from 10 - 11 pm

  When the luck of the Irish calls, be sure to answer! 

5:30 pm
Featured March 18 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge

Old Edwards Inn and Spa 445 Main Street, Highlands

Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

9:30 pm
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March 18 @ 9:30 pm

Live music at The High Dive

Enjoy music by DJ Jimmy Shur at The High Dive Saturday evenings starting at 9:30 PM

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