The November installment of our Resident Artist Series will focus on providing you with all the basics you will need to know about using hand building techniques and the slab machine to make christmas ornaments, gnomes, and other related holiday projects. The class meets from 10am - 12pm/noon on November 8th, 10th, 15th, and 17th.

The Resident Artist Series in Clay is a program designed for students of all levels. Topics change monthly involving both wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Class tuition is $185/person and includes one 25lb bag of clay, Open Studio for the 2 weeks of class, glazing, and firing for projects made during class. For more information, please contact Frank Vickery at [email protected]

The Western North Carolina Woodturners are a group of craftsmen committed to sharing and learning the art of woodturning. Through monthly meetings with demos and discussions, the Western North Carolina Woodturners create a fun and educational community of passionate turners in the Western North Carolina region.

The Western North Carolina Woodturners are a sanctioned American Association of Woodturners club. Club meetings consist of opening remarks, official club business, and demonstrations by club members.

Club membership has many advantages. The club participates in an AAW-certified mentor program where club members have access to experienced turners for guidance in the craft of woodturning. We also frequently features "Days at the Lathe", where members turn together in The Bascom Woodturning studio following the monthly meeting. Annual dues are only $25.00.*

Enjoy a Four course dinner featuring wines from Cliff Lede Vineyards at Canyon Kitchen.

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

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.

Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!

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.

We’re bringing The Harvest to Highlands! Gather with us as we celebrate the magic of wine country harvest season. Our bountiful lunch will feature hearty, classic French fare including Coq au Vin + Boeuf Bourguignon as well as 10 featured, Sommelier-selected wines. Part of Highlands Food and Wine Festival.

Cycle through five of Vineyard Brands’ French favorites from the high Alps to the Riviera and everywhere in between. Approach the finish line Skyline Lodge-style while enjoying their beautiful grounds and light-hearted approach to The Plateau life.

To celebrate the Highlands Food & Wine festival, Highlander Mountain House will host this event in its coy restaurant, Ruffed Grouse Tavern. Award-winning Top Chefs Katsuji Tanabe and Annie Pettry will collaborate to bring guests an exquisite culinary experience alongside Tarpon Cellars wines. Following the meal, music festival artist Lilly Hiatt will serenade guests with a fireside set.
Click here for more information and tickets

A marvelous six-course event, with dishes selected by Chefs Andrew, Jerri, and Brandi to perfectly match selections from Argyle Winery.

Chefs Matt Weinstein of Oak Steakhouse Highlands and Scott Kroener of Oak Steakhouse Nashville collaborate to complement the much-lauded Far Niente family of wines (including the beloved Nickel and Nickel) with four courses of classic steakhouse fare.

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.

The Literacy & Learning Center will host a Golf Ball Drop fundraiser, where one lucky winner whose ball lands closest to the target will receive $5,000.

Festivities will begin at the park with live music, drinks, food, and fun games that the whole family can enjoy. At the end of the evening, golf balls will be dropped from a Highlands Fire Department truck ladder, and the ball closest to the target will win the grand prize.
Balls are available for $10 each and there is no limit to the number of balls one individual may purchase.

For more information and to purchase, click here or call 828-526-0863.

Don’t miss this decadent, deep dive into the Champagne region + its luxurious wines. Featuring Rich Buchanan of Moët Hennessy/LVMH + Jennafer Tuffner of Vineyard Brands, participants will be led in a class format through offerings from some of the most revered Champagne houses in the world.

Chef Adam Bresnahan and his team have come together once again to present you with a fun evening filled with delicious food and equally tasty bourbon pairings.

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