The Bascom's W.R.A.P. Artist Reception and Installation: The Ravel & The Rest
On display through April 8

The Ravel & the Rest is an exhibition of ironic abstraction, juxtaposing gestures towards creation myths and contemporary existential concerns surrounding climate change, globalization, and nuclear war.

Grub for Good
at Whiteside Brewing Company
Tuesday, March 28 | 4-7pm

Come on out to Whiteside Brewing Company for some Grub that’s benefiting the Good on the Plateau! Every Tuesday in March & April from 4pm-7pm, they will donate 10% of sales to a partnering organization. March 28 benefiting Summit Charter School. 

Sip & Savor Tuesdays at Half-Mile Farm
Tuesdays through March 28

Stay at Half-Mile Farm by Old Edwards during their "We Love Locals" locals-only rates January -  March. (https://loom.ly/XFkqyu0)  and take a bite out of your Winter doldrums during Sip & Savor Tuesdays. Enjoy Cooking and Cocktail Classes at Half Mile Farm on Tuesdays! Learn more about Half-Mile Farm's Sip & Savor Tuesdays at https://loom.ly/zgTGC_0

Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, March 19 | 10am

Highlands American Legion Post 370 will conduct a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary event Wednesday, March 29 at 10 AM at the Highlands Community Center on Highway 64 just above the baseball field.

Bazaar Barn Second Location
Fridays - Saturdays | 12 - 2pm

Visit the Bazaar Barn's second location Fridays and Saturdays at 1846 107N, across from Blue Ridge School.

Community Coffee with Mayor Taylor
Friday, March 31 | 11am

Gather on Friday March 31 at 11:00 AM in the Hudson Library Meeting Room for the
first Community Coffee with the Mayor of 2023. Mayor Patrick Taylor will discuss Highlands Budget priorities for this coming year. 

Wildflower Walks
at Highlands Nature Center
Saturday, April 1 | 4-5pm

Join Highlands Biological Station each Wednesday & Saturday in April from 4 to 5 PM to see which spring blooms are making their arrival. All our welcome to join in!

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. 

Read the March 2023 Laurel
at your leisure

You know, there was a time when Winter was considered the Sleepy Season
around here. That seems like a quaint notion now, doesn’t it? Just consider all the frisky activities and irrepressible people who’ve found their way into our pages.

Appalachian Animal Rescue Center

Animal Shelter open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat - 11am - 4pm

Thrift Shop open Tues - Sat 9am - 4pm

Parkinson's Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays

Monday's 2-3pm Crushing PD. Moderate intensity exercise designed to slow motor deterioration, improve cognitive function & improve balance and reaction time. Level 1,2. Wednesday's 11am-12pm Movement for Parkinson's. 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.

Bungalow Boutique

March Madness SALE! 30-75% Off Select Apparel. Bungalow is a lifestyle boutique featuring a carefully curated collection of home goods, wellness and beauty products, apparel, jewelry, books, gifts and more.

Highlander Mountain House &
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern 

Dinner served Thursday – Saturday from 5:30pm - 9pm 
Lunch served Fridays from 11:30am - 2:30pm Brunch served Saturday and Sunday from
10am - 3pm 
Bar open 4:30pm - 10pm daily 

Bluegrass Wednesdays at The Ugly Dog
Wednesdays | 6pm

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog! 

Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
Thursdays | 7pm

Enjoy Trivia night at The High Dive on Thursdays! And it’s Thirsty Thursday! We have pints for $3.50 and pitchers for $12 all night long! The High Dive opens at 4:00 PM, trivia starts at 7:00 PM.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
Fridays and Saturdays

Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, wine, and craft beer - and live music beginning at 5:30pm.

Music Bingo at Ugly Dog Public House  Sundays | 6:30 PM

Enjoy a fun evening with cash prizes - while testing your music knowledge - every Sunday at The Dog! 

1/2 price Locals at Highlands Aerial Park  Sundays through May 21

The Full Mountaintop Zipline Tour will be 50% off ($59.97) on Sundays from now through Sunday, May 21st (excluding April 30th) for full-time residents of Macon, Jackson, and Rabun Counties!  A driver's license proving residency will be required at check-in for all members of the party.

Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga & Wellness
Weekly Yoga Classes

Join us for a holistic experience and begin to see the positive transformation in your life! Weekly Yoga Classes, Salt Room, Infrared Sauna, Reiki, Massage, Skin Care, Journaling, Life Coaching, Sound Healing & Bungalow Boutique.

Mountain Spring Spas & Pool

Make this the Spring that you get a spa of your own! Call  today 828-369-2871.

Community Table
Tuesday, April 4  |  6pm

Join the community for a fellowship meal in the Highlands Community Building, the first Tuesday of each month.

Mountain Findings Open
Fri. - Sat., April 7 & 8 | 10am - 1pm

A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!

Chef Craig Richards Dinner at
The Farm at Old Edwards
Saturday, April 8 | 6pm

What better setting for an Easter weekend dinner than The Farm? Join Executive Chef Craig Richards of Atlanta’s Lyla Lila —a Southern European restaurant whose menu reflects the season’s availability. Get ready for a feast incorporating Easter traditions from Italy and  Italian wines with live music.

Highlands Dog Show
Saturday, April 8 | 2-5pm

An event of fun celebrating the dogs of Highlands where awards are given out to the best in each category.
The informal judging will have you in stitches as the awards for Looks Like Owner, Ugliest Dog, Waggiest Tail, and the list goes on.

Plateau Pickup
Saturday, April 15 | 8:30 am - 12 pm

It’s time to spring clean our community! And we need a little help from our friends. The Pickup will begin at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park at 8:30 a.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants receive a free t-shirt.To participate, send an email to events@highlandschamber.org

Live Music at Bridge at Mill Creek
Saturday, April 15 | 2-4pm

Enjoy your Spring in Highlands filled with live music at Bridge at Mill Creek!
April 15, May 12, 20 and 27.

The Met: Live in HD: Der Rosenkavalier at Highlands PAC
Saturday, April 15  | 12pm

A dream cast assembles for Strauss’s grand Viennese comedy. Soprano Lise Davidsen is the aging Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as her lover Octavian and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie, the beautiful younger woman who steals his heart. 

Mike Kinnebrew at Orchard Sessions
at The Farm
Thursday, April 20 | 6pm

The Orchard Sessions Series  kick off Thursday, April 20 with the return of Atlanta native Mike Kinnebrew. Mike’s music can best be described as Indie folk fueled by soulful inspiration. The singer-songwriter will serenade you with new songs and old favorites.

The Kitchen Carryaway & Catering
Re-Opening Date

Spring is on its way… and The Kitchen is making progress with renovations. The old is gone and the fresh and new will be here before you know it. They are hoping to be ready for a weekend re-opening sometime between April 21- May 12 - . Look at their Facebook page for updates.

Bear Shadow Music Festival 
April 28 - 30, 2023

Bear Shadow is an annual spring time music festival and celebration. 2023 headliners include Spoon, The Head And The Heart, & Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit to 4118ft. Joining them is Fruit Bats, Neal Francis, and Amythyst Kiah with support by Lissie, Myron Elkins, and Woody Platt & Shannon Whitworth. 

Pop Up Pipers - Bagpipes around Town
Saturday, May 6 | 4:30- 5 pm

Listen for the call of the Highlands Bagpipers as they perform from a different location the first Saturday of each month, May through October. 

Highlands Rotary Bingo
Thursday, May 11 | 6:30 - 8:30pm

On Thursday, May 11, the Counseling Center will be the beneficiary of Rotary Club of Highlands Bingo.  May is National Mental Health Month, so on May 11 we’re looking forward to ‘Beeing Kind’ through Bingo and serving up bee-themed food and prizes! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Highlands.

The Placemakers Academy Live Garden Design Workshop with Dargan Landscape Thursday, May 11 | 10am – 12:30pm

Mary Palmer Dargan, principal of the international design award-winning firm, Dargan Landscape Architects, and Arielle McIntyre, apprentice landscape designer, are hosting a LIVE garden design workshop. Together, participants design a site-specific, stunning and functional garden concept. 

Outdoor Concert Series
Fridays and Saturday beginning May 19

Beginning May 19, 2023, local and regional bands and musicians are scheduled every Friday and Saturday evening through October, for a total of 52 free concerts! Friday Night Live takes place at Town Square on Main Street. and Saturdays on Pine is held at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street.

Meander in May
Saturday, May 20 | 11 am - 4 pm

This free, self-guided event brings live musical performances, artists, craftspeople, and fun demonstrations to locations across the town. Residents and visitors are encouraged to watch, listen, engage, and indulge in other offerings along the way. The day is capped by a concert at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park at 6:00 p.m.

Groovin' on the Green
Begins Friday, May 26 | 6:30 - 9 pm

The Village Green is continuing our FREE summer concert series “Groovin’ on the Green”! and 2023 Groovin’ schedule will feature some favorite groups and perhaps a few new ones as well. The series kicks off with Nitrograss.

Highlands Motoring Festival
June 8 - 11

Enjoy events that include include two curated driving tours, a Parade of Main Street, evening social events, and two car shows in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, only steps away from Main Street Highlands and its dozens of shops, boutiques, restaurants, and inns.

A Celebration of Education
Saturday, July 22

Join The Literacy & Learning Center for their annual gala on the evening of Saturday, July 22, 2023!