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Ongoing
ice Skating at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founder's Park 411 Pine St., Highlands
$5
All Day
Summer Nature Camps at Highlands Nature Center-Registration Open for Non-Members
Highlands Nature Center 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands
Ongoing
All Day
Ongoing
Community Table at The Highlands Community Building
Highlands Communty Building 869 North 4th Street, Highlands
All Day
Ongoing
All Day
Ongoing
Chamber Chats at Highlands Community Building
Highlands Communty Building 869 North 4th Street, Highlands
All Day
Ongoing
All Day
Ongoing
Week of Events
Laurel Magazine Annual Winter Photo Cover Contest
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.
W.R.A.P. – 2022-2023
W.R.A.P. – 2022-2023
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.
Summer Nature Camps at Highlands Nature Center-Registration Open for Non-Members
Summer Nature Camps at Highlands Nature Center-Registration Open for Non-Members
Nature Camps will be held between June and August 2023 for children ages 4 to 12 years. Each camp runs for four days (Tuesday – Friday) and are a wonderful way for kids to connect to nature, foster an appreciation for the environment, and learn about the many things that make the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau so unique.
2023 Nature Camp themes and dates will be posted Monday, January 30th on Highlands Nature Center Website.
Members of the Highlands Biological Foundation (HBF) will have access to early registration for Nature Camps.
Camp registration for HBF members will open Monday, February 27th. Registration will be available to non-members on Monday, March 6th.
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Sunday Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Sunday Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Close the weekend out with a moderately paced vinyasa flow that will infuse breath, body and mind for inspiring clarity, flexibility, focus, awareness, balance and strength.
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Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs 2023 at The Bascom
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.
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11AM Llama Hike Experience at Earthshine Lodge
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.
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Bluegrass Brunch at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
Bluegrass Brunch at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
Come enjoy great eats and tunes at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern.
Steady Hand String Band is an old time Appalachian string band focused on rip roaring fiddle tunes, old country classics, and your favorite hits from the 1800s. Steady Hand began in Charleston, SC, where they honed their traditional sound.
Their passion for reviving traditional music is matched by a young, dynamic energy that breathes new life into classic tunes once played throughout the southern Appalachian region.
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ice Skating at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
ice Skating at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
Admission is $5 and includes skate rentals. Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
$5
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1:30PM Llama Hike Experience at Earthshine Lodge
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.
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Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Music Bingo with DJ Mox at The Ugly Dog Pub
Test your bingo skills and music knowledge with this fun, high energy take on a classic game. Always free to play and you can win house cash.
Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes - while testing your music knowledge - every Sunday at The Dog!
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Feel Good Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Feel Good Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Join for a sweet flow will that will tone, strengthen and stretch your body all while relaxing your mind and connecting to your heart.
This is a softer, nurturing, slow-paced, well supported and relaxing practice. Great for yoga students of all levels as well as gym goers, runners, bikers, golfers, yoga flow-ers and anyone looking to simply relax, unwind, and let go of stress and tension in the body and mind.
Class is currently limited to 15 people and online registration is required
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Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs 2023 at The Bascom
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.
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Highlands Food Pantry
Highlands Food Pantry
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.
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Gentle Yoga Flow at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Gentle Yoga Flow at Cashiers Valley Fusion
A gentle, yet effective approach to yoga that focuses on increasing flexibility and balance for transformation at any age. Good for all levels, including beginners and anyone who hasn't practiced in a while. This class is a wonderful opportunity to honor your unique body.
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The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
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.
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Crushing PD at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Crushing PD at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Parkinson's Classes
Moderate intensity exercise designed to slow motor deterioration, improve cognitive function & improve balance and reaction time.
Level 1,2.
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Vin/Yin Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Vin/Yin Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
A gentle blend of Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, this class explores the energies of yang and yin to create more balance and harmony for the mind and body.
Each student is encouraged to move slowly with awareness. The Vinyasa portion of the practice links slow to moderate movement to the breath and is designed to warm the body in preparation for the Yin portion which includes holding poses for 2-5 minutes. The Yin poses allow the connective tissues, muscles and more to stretch slowly to create more space internally.
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English Language Learners at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
English Language Learners at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Building on last year's success, our English Language Learners classes will resume on February 27th at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
Classes will run Mondays and Tuesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm and will include dinner and childcare for students and their families.
There are three learning levels: Beginner, Level I, and Level II. The classes are facilitated by trained faculty with experience teaching English to non-native speakers.
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Rise & Shine Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Rise & Shine Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Wake up the body and mind with this energizing Hatha Flow practice that improves circulation, balance and mindfulness. Benefits include flexibility, balance, strength, and focus, inside and out. A great way to start your day!
This class is suitable for LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 of yoga practitioners. 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 any mixed level class.
Online registration required and class is limited to 15 people.
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Warm Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Warm Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Breathe, move, sweat and connect! Stoked by yogic breathing techniques, the internal heat of the body couples well with the external heat of the room to allow you the opportunity to drop a little deeper into your practice.
Each pose creates an opportunity to transform and grow without sacrificing the integrity of Yoga's mind, body, breath relationship.
Warm Flow Yoga class is taught in a heated room of 80-85 degrees. This is NOT hot yoga which is 90-115 degrees.
This class is suited for level 1, 2 and 3 students. Modifications and enhancements are offered as needed so everyone in the class is able to work at their own level comfortably. This class is not suited for beginners.
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Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs 2023 at The Bascom
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.
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Highlands Food Pantry
Highlands Food Pantry
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.
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The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
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.
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Sip & Savor Tuesdays at Half-Mile Farm
Sip & Savor Tuesdays at Half-Mile Farm
Stay at Half-Mile Farm by Old Edwards and take a bite out of your Winter doldrums during Sip & Savor Tuesdays.
Enjoy Cooking and Cocktail Classes at Half Mile Farm on Tuesdays!
Community Table at The Highlands Community Building
Community Table at The Highlands Community Building
Join for a community fellowship meal in the Highlands Community Building.
This will be a monthly gathering on the first Tuesday of each month.
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Listening to the Land: Contemplative Nature Photography with Susan Patrice (online)
Listening to the Land: Contemplative Nature Photography with Susan Patrice (online)
This six-week online class will help you take your landscape photography to a whole new level. Inspiration will be sparked through photographic exercises, time photographing in the field, and supportive critiques.
Photographers of all levels are welcome and even seasoned practitioners should find value in this unique approach to the medium. Participants will be offered the opportunity to have their photographs juried into the Listening to the Land: Reimagining the Bartram Trail community exhibition in Fall 2023.
$225
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English Language Learners at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
English Language Learners at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Building on last year's success, our English Language Learners classes will resume on February 27th at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
Classes will run Mondays and Tuesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm and will include dinner and childcare for students and their families.
There are three learning levels: Beginner, Level I, and Level II. The classes are facilitated by trained faculty with experience teaching English to non-native speakers.
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Mat Pilates at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Mat Pilates at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Strengthen your core, tone the body, build more flexibility and improve posture in this group Pilates class, open to all skill levels. This is a mat class with a focus on the basic Pilates principles and may use props such as the Magic Circle or balls.
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“Help Remove Non-Native Invasive Plants from Our Community” at Highlands Biological Station
“Help Remove Non-Native Invasive Plants from Our Community” at Highlands Biological Station
Please join us as we partner with the Coalition for Non-native Invasive Plant Management (CNIPM) to remove a patch of invasive English Ivy that is encroaching on important research areas on campus.
Gloves, clippers, & loppers will be provided. Please bring water.
Lunch will be provided by the International Friendship Center's Women's Group.
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Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs 2023 at The Bascom
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.
Family Storytime at Hudson Library
Family Storytime at Hudson Library
Join us for stories, music, and movement at Family Storytime, every Thursday morning.
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Movement for Parkinson’s at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Movement for Parkinson’s at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Parkinson's Classes
Stretching, balance, mobility and strength training.
All levels. Students can participate on their feet or in a chair.
Both classes taught by a fellow PWP
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The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
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.
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Tech Time at Hudson Library
Tech Time at Hudson Library
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files, and more.
Tech Times are free. No library card is required and no appointment is necessary. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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March Youth Pottery at The Bascom
March Youth Pottery at The Bascom
This class we will focus on wheel throwing skills for making bowls, small plates, and cups.
Ages 8 & up.
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Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!
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Rise & Shine Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Rise & Shine Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Wake up the body and mind with this energizing Hatha Flow practice that improves circulation, balance and mindfulness. Benefits include flexibility, balance, strength, and focus, inside and out. A great way to start your day!
This class is suitable for LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 of yoga practitioners. 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 any mixed level class.
Online registration required and class is limited to 15 people.
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Chamber Chats at Highlands Community Building
Chamber Chats at Highlands Community Building
Members are invited to join the Highlands Chamber of Commerce to network, exchange ideas and share important information at our last Chamber Chat of the season.
The Chamber will serve a light breakfast, coffee and tea.
For More information, and to RSV,P contact Colleen Kerrigan at [email protected] or 828.526.5841
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Balance & Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Balance & Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Enjoy a warming flow of postures to strengthen and tone the breath, body and mind. This class will include postures that will challenge you physically, create awareness, release tension, and open shoulders, hips and spine for more flexible movement and overall well-being.
Modifications are offered for a safe and fun practice.
This class is suitable for LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 of yoga practitioners. 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 any mixed level class.
Class is limited to 15 people and online registration is required.
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Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs 2023 at The Bascom
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.
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Highlands Food Pantry
Highlands Food Pantry
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are food-insecure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Highlands Food Pantry.
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The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
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.
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Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive in Highlands on Thursdays!
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Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs 2023 at The Bascom
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.
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11AM Llama Hike Experience at Earthshine Lodge
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.
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The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
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.
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1:30PM Llama Hike Experience at Earthshine Lodge
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.
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Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
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.
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Vinyasa Flow Yoga at Cashiers Valley Fusion
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.
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Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs 2023 at The Bascom
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.
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11AM Llama Hike Experience at Earthshine Lodge
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.
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The Bookworm Open
The Bookworm Open
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.
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1:30PM Llama Hike Experience at Earthshine Lodge
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.
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Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
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.