Highlands-Cashiers Plateau Weekly Calendar of Events
WHAT TO DO MONDAY, SEPT. 18 - SUNDAY, SEPT. 24
Atrium Series at The Bascom
Through October 14
Through four chapters, The Bascom has showcased the work of over twenty artists in the Greehey Atrium. Now, as the series draws to a close, we invite you to join us one last time to view the work of our Atrium Series artists. Series 4, features: Anne Bessac, Morgan Gilbreath, Elizabeth Walton, Brad Armstrong, Isys Hennigar, and Erika Diamond.
Nature 101: Fall Fungi
Tuesday, September 19 | 1-2pm
Join us as we explore the Botanical Garden to see what molds, mushrooms, & amazing lichens we can find during fall on the Plateau. Weather dependent.
Rest and Restore: Sound Bath with Reiki at Cashiers Valley Fusion Yoga & Wellness
Tuesday, September 19 | 6-7pm
Rest and restore balance by indulging in the transformative experience of Melody Germain's healing sound bath accompanied by Reiki with Jessie Borino. No experience necessary. Yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets provided. Comfortable clothing recommended
Highlander Mountain House Salon Series With Hurray for the Riff Raff
Thursday, September 21 | 8:30pm
Alynda Segarra was born and raised in the Bronx and moved to New Orleans in 2007 and formed two bands: Dead Man’s Street Orchestra and Hurray for the Riff Raff. In 2015, they decamped to Nashville, then to New York, to make 2016’s critically praised The Navigator, an ambitious and fully realized concept album.
Carnaval de Colores
Friday, September 22 | 5:30-9pm
The International Friendship Center is bringing its 2nd annual Carnaval de Colores to Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Friday, September 22nd! The newly-created event serves as the kick-off celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th - October 15th. The event is meant to shine a light on the Hispanic communities in and around the Plateau.
Artrageous at Highlands PAC
Friday, September 22 | 7:30 pm
Artists, using hands, brushes, and other objects, create visual art pieces making lines and shapes on giant canvas’ while the audience is intrigued to guess what each painting will become. Lines and brush strokes become portraits of famous icons in a matter of moments. All the while, live musicians are performing popular musical styles from pop to country with Artrageous’ powerful vocalists creating smooth harmonies.
Friday Night Live and Saturday Night Live
Friday, September 22: Crisp Brown Aulisio
Saturday, September 23: The Holiday Band
Concerts begins at 6pm
Friday Night Live -at Town Square.
Saturdays on Pine - at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
Cynthia Strain Book Signing at Acorns
Saturday, September 23 | 2-4pm
Join well-known Highlands photographer Cynthia Strain at Acorns on September 23 from 2 - 4 pm for a journey through days gone by. Cynthia will discuss and sign copies of her new, illustrated history book, “Highlands Through The Years,” which is chock full of her own images as well as historic photos and fascinating accounts of local landmarks, events and people.
Empty Bowls
Sunday, September 24 | 11:30am-1:30pm
Every year local restaurants and chefs prepare their best soups to be served alongside the artistry of area potters, many of whom donate stoneware bowls through The Bascom. Tickets sell for $25, for which individuals receive a hand-turned bowl and a delicious meal.
Forest to Table Dinner at The Mountain
Sunday, September 24 | 4-8pm
Explore the seasonal delicacies found in the wild and the farm fields, understanding how to identify and prepare these wild treats. Enjoy a rustic 4-course Forest-to-Table meal harvested and prepared by our very own farmer-chefs. During dinner guests will have the opportunity to chat with farm staff about farm happenings and browse the many handcrafted products.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Highlands Burrito Open Now!
Monday - Friday | 11am - 3pm
Highlands Burrito is the go-to lunch spot in Highlands for fast fresh Mexican food and the best margaritas in Highlands. Dine in, take out, or grab a seat at a patio table and watch the Highlanders go by.
Porch Talk at Highlands Smokehouse
Mondays | 7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of food, drink, open mic music, games and good vibes every Monday at Highlands Smokehouse. Bring an instrument or just relax fireside.
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. Both classes taught by a fellow PWP.
Locally Grown on the Green
Wednesdays | 2-5pm
Choose the food less traveled at Locally Grown on The Green Market, Cashiers farm stand market for local growers. The market is “producer-only” meaning that the vendor must be the grower or producer of ALL the products they sell. Vendors must produce within a 125-mile radius of Cashiers.
Bluegrass Wednesdays at The Ugly Dog
Wednesdays | 6pm
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!
Highlands Historical Society Museum
Thursdays - Saturdays | 10am - 4pm
The museum will feature two new exhibits this year: The Mountain Music of Highlands and Golf on the Highlands Plateau. The museum is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 until 4:00 beginning May 27th through the end of October.
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 - 2:30pm
Bar open 4:30pm - 10pm daily
Mountain Findings Open
Thursdays - Saturdays | 10am-1pm
Now open Thursdays - Saturdays. A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!
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.
Highlands Saturday Marketplace
Saturdays | 8am-12:30pm
There’s something uniquely wonderful about starting your weekend strolling through this colorful marketplace as the dew still glistens on the grass. It's a celebration of the landscape’s bounty and a tribute to the men and women who make it all possible.
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!
Live Music at Oak Restaurant
Sundays | 6-9 PM
Join us in our enchanting courtyard for a mesmerizing evening of live music under the stars! Immerse yourself in the melodic tunes as talented musicians serenade you with their captivating performances. Savor the atmosphere while enjoying delicious food and refreshing beverages from an outdoor bar and food service.
Weekly Yoga Classes & Wellness Services
Rise & Shine Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga w/ Sound Bath, Warm Flow Yoga, Vin/Yin Yoga, Balance & Flow Yoga, Sunday Flow Yoga, Reiki, Massage, Salt Therapy, Full-Spectrum Infrared Therapy
Upcoming Events
Village Nature Series: Native Plants for the Vegetable Garden
Tuesday, September 26 | 5pm
Native plants benefit us, our gardens, and the landscapes and ecosystems we depend on. Learn about the benefits of native plants and the harm caused by invasive plants. We will discuss how native plants can attract beneficial insects, beautify vegetable and flower gardens, and provide nutrition to the dinner plate.
Three Potters Keynote Lecture with Guest Speaker Michael Sherrill
Friday, September 29 | 4:30-5:15PM
The Bascom invites you to the Three Potters' keynote lecture by acclaimed ceramics artist Michael Sherrill, titled 'Cradle of Craft. Sherrill is a nationally recognized and critically acclaimed artist who works in mixed media to create botanical sculpture. FREE (registrations encouraged)
Autumn Restorative | Reiki Infused Yoga & Sound Bath at Cashiers Valley Fusion
Tuesday, October 3 | 5:45 -7:15pm
Autumn is a time of shedding and letting go; an opportunity to embrace transition and find balance by turning inward. Join Jessie Borino and Megan Gaillour for a collaboration of Reiki, restorative yoga and sound bath for a soothing start to the new season. No experience necessary. Yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets provided.
Highlands Community Table
Tuesday, October 3 | 6pm
Join your friends for a community fellowship meal in the Highlands Community Building. This monthly gathering - the first Tuesday each month.
Under the Stars, On the Rocks with Chef Joe Kindred
Tuesday, October 3 | 6pm
Our “Under the Stars, On the Rocks” guest chef series is one of the top culinary events of Western North Carolina. Evenings will feature a four-course dinner in collaboration with some of the best known chefs.
Pop Up Pipers - Bagpipes around Town
Saturday, October 6 | 4:30-5pm
Listen for the call of the Highlands Bagpipers as they perform from a different location the first Saturday of each month through October.
Mountain Theatre Company's
The Rocky Horror Show
October 6 - 28
Let’s do the Time Warp again! The Rocky Horror Show is a deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll tribute to the science fiction and horror B-movies of the late 1940s through early 1970s. This cult classic musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple who is caught in a storm and arrives to the home of a mad scientist unveiling his new creation.
ABC Trio with Tom Herbort : Orchard Sessions at The Farm
Thursday, October 12 | 6pm
The sound of the ABC Trio has been described by many as eclectic, refined, and warm. Mostly playing and performing the realm of Jazz, soul, and funk, the ABC Trio combines complex harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and a heavy emphasis on improvisation.
Birding 101: Recognizing Our Local Songbirds, Raptors, & Waterfowl
Wednesday, October 18 | 7pm
Join the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society at Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library as wildlife photographer William McReynolds lead this presentation.
Kathryn Greeley Book Signing at Acorns
Sunday, October 22 | 10am-5pm
Kathryn’s first book, The Collected Tabletop debuted in 2011 and is now in its third printing. Her second book, The Collected Cottage, was released in the summer of 2022.
HFW's Truckin'
Friday, November 10 | 1-4:30pm
Keep Truckin’ along at our Friday afternoon funfest in Highlands. Nosh on dishes from innovative food trucks and vendors while enjoying craft cocktails and the “Highway to Ale” craft brews area.
HFW's A Generous Pour
Saturday, November 11 | 8-10pm
Highlands Food & Wine is proud to announce the return of A Generous Pour, our concert with a heart. Guests will enjoy hosted beer, wine, spirits, and culinary surprises, all while supporting the Louis Osteen Legacy Scholarship at Culinary Institute of America. Bottoms up!
HFW's A Shot at Redemption
Sunday, November 12 | 12-3pm
Go to church Highlands Food & Wine-style at A Shot at Redemption, a take on Sunday brunch. HFW's famous Bloody Mary bar, flavorful bites, and spirits-lifting sounds by The Harlem Gospel Travelers opening for The War & Treaty. Wrap up your Highlands Food & Wine experience in one beautiful and delicious bow.
