Highlands Calendar
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2008 HIGHLANDS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Cultural Events and Activity Websites & Phone Numbers are in a separate attachment.
Highlands’ Area Code is 828
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 1 – Performing Arts Center - Fall Concert
5:00 pm. Fall Concert presented by the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. Performing Brahm’s Sonatas featuring violinist Cecylia Arzewski and pianist William Ransom. For more information call 828-523-9060.
5:00 pm. Fall Concert presented by the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. Performing Brahm’s Sonatas featuring violinist Cecylia Arzewski and pianist William Ransom. For more information call 828-523-9060.
Thursday, November 13-16th - Highlands Second Annual Culinary Weekend
Highlands Second Annual Culinary Weekend Thursday, November 13th - Sunday, November 16th. Highlands’ area restaurants, accommodations and merchant’s partner presents a variety of uniquely designed classes, tastings, dinners, and events. Our special weekend features exquisite food, fine wines, spectacular shopping, and many demonstrations from which to create your itinerary. An opportunity for the Highlands community to showcase everything it has to offer our visitors, seasonal homeowners, and year round residents. For more information call 866-526-5841.
Highlands Second Annual Culinary Weekend Thursday, November 13th - Sunday, November 16th. Highlands’ area restaurants, accommodations and merchant’s partner presents a variety of uniquely designed classes, tastings, dinners, and events. Our special weekend features exquisite food, fine wines, spectacular shopping, and many demonstrations from which to create your itinerary. An opportunity for the Highlands community to showcase everything it has to offer our visitors, seasonal homeowners, and year round residents. For more information call 866-526-5841.
Friday, November 14 - Highlands Second Annual Culinary Weekend
For more information call 866-526-5841. See Nov. 13
For more information call 866-526-5841. See Nov. 13
Friday, November 14 – A Taste of Spice
On the Verandah. Featured speaker Myron Redford of Amity Vineyards. 12 noon – 2:00 pm.
$50.00 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-2338.
On the Verandah. Featured speaker Myron Redford of Amity Vineyards. 12 noon – 2:00 pm.
$50.00 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-2338.
Friday, November 14 – Caymus Vineyards Guest Chef Dinner
On the Verandah. Traditional French cooking with a modern flair prepared by Executive Chef Andrew Figel, Michael LaGrange of Caymus Vineyards, and Jeremy Lieb of Atlanta’s Trois Restaurant. 6:30 pm. $145 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-2338.
On the Verandah. Traditional French cooking with a modern flair prepared by Executive Chef Andrew Figel, Michael LaGrange of Caymus Vineyards, and Jeremy Lieb of Atlanta’s Trois Restaurant. 6:30 pm. $145 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-2338.
Friday, November 14 – Domaine Serene Flavor Spectrum Luncheon
At Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro. Featuring four wines from Domaine Serene to be paired with three separate foods. 11:30 am. $55 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-3807.
At Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro. Featuring four wines from Domaine Serene to be paired with three separate foods. 11:30 am. $55 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-3807.
Friday, November 14 – Battle of the Sexes – Cocktail Gala
Battle of the female and male winemakers at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro. Featuring Raptor Ridge, Crocker and Starr, Selene, Robert Craig, Anderson’s Conn Valley and Arcadian wineries. Food, wine, music, dancing, and art are all part of this fantastic evening. 7:30 pm. $150.00 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-3807.
Battle of the female and male winemakers at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro. Featuring Raptor Ridge, Crocker and Starr, Selene, Robert Craig, Anderson’s Conn Valley and Arcadian wineries. Food, wine, music, dancing, and art are all part of this fantastic evening. 7:30 pm. $150.00 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-3807.
Saturday, November 15 - Highlands Second Annual Culinary Weekend
For more information call 866-526-5841. See Nov 13
Saturday, November 15 – Silver Oak Cellars Wine Dinner
6:00 pm at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro. $195.00 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-3807.
6:00 pm at Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro. $195.00 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-3807.
Saturday, November 15 – Southern Comfort Cooking Demonstration
On the Verandah. Cooking demonstrations by Virginia Willis, author of “Bon Appetit Y’All!, Three Generations of Southern Cooking.” 11:00am to 1pm. $40.00 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-2338.
On the Verandah. Cooking demonstrations by Virginia Willis, author of “Bon Appetit Y’All!, Three Generations of Southern Cooking.” 11:00am to 1pm. $40.00 plus tax and gratuity. For more information call 828-526-2338.
Saturday, November 15 – Caribbean Fusion Part II
On the Verandah. Dinner by Executive Chef Andrew Figel and Atlanta’s Tom Harvey of One. Midtown Kitchen. Majestic Fine Wines, Hartford Family Winery and Matanzas Creek Winery wines featured at a return engagement of last year’s dinner. 6:30 pm. $115.00 plus tax & gratuity. For more information call 828-526-2338.
On the Verandah. Dinner by Executive Chef Andrew Figel and Atlanta’s Tom Harvey of One. Midtown Kitchen. Majestic Fine Wines, Hartford Family Winery and Matanzas Creek Winery wines featured at a return engagement of last year’s dinner. 6:30 pm. $115.00 plus tax & gratuity. For more information call 828-526-2338.
Sunday, November 16 - Highlands Second Annual Culinary Weekend
For more information call 866-526-5841. See Nov. 13
For more information call 866-526-5841. See Nov. 13
Friday, November 28 - Mountain Artisans Hard Candy Christmas
Mountain Artisans presents "Hard Candy Christmas" Art and Craft Show. A mountain Christmas tradition held November 28th and 29th from 10:00am-5:00pm. Authentic work of 100 heritage and contemporary artisans. $3 admission, children under 12 are Free. Free parking, held at WCU Campus Ramsey Center. For show information visit http://www.mountainartisans.net/ or contact Doris Hunter, Coordinator at 828-524-3405.
Mountain Artisans presents "Hard Candy Christmas" Art and Craft Show. A mountain Christmas tradition held November 28th and 29th from 10:00am-5:00pm. Authentic work of 100 heritage and contemporary artisans. $3 admission, children under 12 are Free. Free parking, held at WCU Campus Ramsey Center. For show information visit http://www.mountainartisans.net/ or contact Doris Hunter, Coordinator at 828-524-3405.
Saturday, November 29 - Mountain Artisans Hard Candy Christmas
For show information visit http://www.mountainartisans.net/ or contact Doris Hunter , Coordinator at 828-524-3405.
For show information visit http://www.mountainartisans.net/ or contact Doris Hunter , Coordinator at 828-524-3405.
Saturday, November 29 – Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Tree Lighting
6:30 pm in front of the Highlands United Methodist Church, Main Street, Highlands. Join us for caroling, hot chocolate, cookies and a special visit from Santa.
6:30 pm in front of the Highlands United Methodist Church, Main Street, Highlands. Join us for caroling, hot chocolate, cookies and a special visit from Santa.
Saturday, November 29 - Play "The Prince of Dark Corners"
Highlands United Methodist Church 61954
Saturday, November 29 - Play "The Prince of Dark Corner"
Sylvan playwright Gary Carden, returns to his roots for this wonderful production.
Don’t Miss it. At the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands. 8 PM 828-526-9047 for ticket info
Sylvan playwright Gary Carden, returns to his roots for this wonderful production.
Don’t Miss it. At the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands. 8 PM 828-526-9047 for ticket info
DECEMBER
Saturday, December 6 – Olde Mountain Christmas Parade
Starting at 11:00 am on Main Street in Highlands. Enjoy floats and attractions. For more information call 828-526-2112
Starting at 11:00 am on Main Street in Highlands. Enjoy floats and attractions. For more information call 828-526-2112
Saturday, December 6 - Christmas Hymn Sing.
Follows the Christmas parade. Held at the Highlands First Presbyterian Church.
You won't want to miss the bagpiper and harpist. 828-526-3175. Enhance your holiday spirit with this hymn sing.
Follows the Christmas parade. Held at the Highlands First Presbyterian Church.
You won't want to miss the bagpiper and harpist. 828-526-3175. Enhance your holiday spirit with this hymn sing.
Saturday, December 6 - Annual "Tis the Season Marketplace"
Follows the Christmas Parade. Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. Pick up some of your favorite gifts. This market always benefits many of our nonprofit groups.
Follows the Christmas Parade. Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. Pick up some of your favorite gifts. This market always benefits many of our nonprofit groups.
Saturday, December 6 Annual Christmas Show house. 1-5 PM.
Sunday, December 7 Annual Christmas Show house. 1-5 PM.
Presented by the Highlands Historical Society as their annual fund raiser. This year the home is on Satulah Mountain and is a Joe Webb design. Tickets: $15. 828-787-1050 and leave a message if you have a question.
Sunday, December 7 Annual Christmas Show house. 1-5 PM.
Presented by the Highlands Historical Society as their annual fund raiser. This year the home is on Satulah Mountain and is a Joe Webb design. Tickets: $15. 828-787-1050 and leave a message if you have a question.
Thursday, December 11 Annual Christmas Reading
Presented by the Highlands Cashiers Players at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. No charge. 828-526-8084.
Presented by the Highlands Cashiers Players at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. No charge. 828-526-8084.
Saturday, December 13 Breakfast with Santa
Come join in the fun and see Santa at the Highlands Methodist Church. Reservations required. 828-526-3376.
Come join in the fun and see Santa at the Highlands Methodist Church. Reservations required. 828-526-3376.
Saturday, December 13 Annual Community Christmas Choral 4 PM
Sunday, December 14. Annual Community Christmas Choral 7 PM
Performs at the Highlands First Baptist Church. 828-526-4153. Come be a part of this community performance. Call for a practice..
Sunday, December 14. Annual Community Christmas Choral 7 PM
Performs at the Highlands First Baptist Church. 828-526-4153. Come be a part of this community performance. Call for a practice..
Saturday, December 20 – Father Christmas’ Favorite Chamber Music
A Winter Concert presented by the Highlands – Cashiers Chamber Music Festival for the benefit of the Highlands Emergency Council. 5 pm. Performing Arts Center. Adults $20.00. Children Free. For more information call 828-526-9060.
A Winter Concert presented by the Highlands – Cashiers Chamber Music Festival for the benefit of the Highlands Emergency Council. 5 pm. Performing Arts Center. Adults $20.00. Children Free. For more information call 828-526-9060.
December 21 - Happy Hanukkah
December 25 - Merry Christmas...For Unto Us a Child is Born.
Thursday, December 25 – Highlands Annual Christmas Dinner
11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Fresser’s Eatery. The dinner is sponsored by HANDS and will benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Highlands and The International Friendship Center. $35 per person and $25 for children under 10, payable at the time the reservation is made. To make your reservation call 828-526-8867 and leave a message. Your call will be returned within 48 hours.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Fresser’s Eatery. The dinner is sponsored by HANDS and will benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Highlands and The International Friendship Center. $35 per person and $25 for children under 10, payable at the time the reservation is made. To make your reservation call 828-526-8867 and leave a message. Your call will be returned within 48 hours.
JANUARY
January 1 - Happy New Year...Wishing you Life's Best...From the Mountains to your home.
*Dates & times are flexible and may change. Be sure to check out your independent resources prior to traveling to an event.
January 1 - Happy New Year...Wishing you Life's Best...From the Mountains to your home.
*Dates & times are flexible and may change. Be sure to check out your independent resources prior to traveling to an event.
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