Calendar Events for May, 2013
When: May 23rd-26th
Where: The Highlands Playhouse
What: damon on the Keys
The evening will include daMon showcasing some of his and the audiences favorite Broadway standards from Gershwin to Sondhiem. He will be accompanied by a lovely young lady, and together they will sing the night away.
When: April 20th - July 28th
Where: The Bascom
What: A Never Ending Stream: Art of Linda Anderson
Recent paintings of Linda Anderson reveal how her bucolic scenes have matured and become more refined. The exhibit will display a selection of Anderson's early works along with more recent ones revoving around the things she loves. Call 828-526-4949
When: April 20th - May 19th
Where: The Bascom
What: Youth Art Exhibit, K-12
In support of the art specialists and their art education programs, The Bascom is proud to showcase the talents and creative spirit of developing artists that attend public schools located on the plateau, Highlands School, Blue Ridge, and Summit Charter. Call 828-526-4949
When: May 2nd
Where: Highland Community Building
What: Rotary Bingo Cats and Dogs
When: Sunday-Thursdays in May
Where: Acorns on Church
What: Acorns on Church Exclusive Designer Event
Stay at Old Edwards Inn and Spa Sunday Through Thrusday nights in May at a special designer rate of $199 per night for ASID members. Enjoy a trade Discount of 20% off at Acorns on Church and personal shopping with manager Joe Extine. Call 866-526-8008 or visit oldedwardsinn.com
When: Saturday May 4th 2013
Where: Old Edwards Inn
What: Kentucky Derby Day
Get outfitted for teh occasion at the 20% off hat sale at acorns boutique, the watch the fastes two minutes in sports in teh hummingbird lounge starting at 2pm while sipping the classic mint julep crafted specially for the occasion.
When: Saturday May 4th 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Highlands Aerial Park
What: CLE: Botanical Nature Trail Tour
Join botanist Max Lanning for an interpretive tour and guided hike of the Nature Trail at The Highlands Aerial Park. The lush, virgin, old-growth forest infused with peaks and knolls, whose creeks and springs carve gorges and waterfalls, creates a wondrous natural landscape ideal for this tour. For the adventurous who would like to experience the zipline following the tour, contact Highlands zipline tours directly at 526-8773 and receive a 20% discount. Meet at Bryson's Parking lot to carpool, limit 10 people, $35/45 Call CLE at 828-526-8811 to register.
When: Saturday May 4th 10am-4pm
Where: The Fun Factory, Franklin
What: Star Wars Day at The Fun Factory
Celebrate International Star Wars Day at the Fun Factory. Meet your favorite Star Wars characters from the 501st legion 10:00am-12:00pm. Jedi Sword demonstration with Danny Antoine, free games. Portion of the proceeds to benefit CareNet Backpack program. For more information call 828-349-8888
When: Saturday May 4th
Where: Town Square
What: Kentucky Derby Day
Town Square will host a Down and Derby. Mint Julep and Bourbon Pecan Pie Specials at Wild Thyme, Kentucky Derby-Inspired Treats at Kilwins, Wear your Derby Hat or Buy a new one- A prize goes to the best!! and the derby will air at 6pm in the Square. Get ready for the most exciting two minutes in sports. Participating Business, Kilwins, C. Orrico, Colonel Mustards, TJ Bailey for Men, Wild Thyme, Potpourri, Spoiled Rotten, and Prestige Realty.
When: May 6th-10th 9am-4pm
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: Journaling Nature a Day at a Time
Illustrating and writing in nature journal can help you and those with whom you work connect with nature. This workshop will cover the basic drawing techniques and ideas for setting up themes in an nature journal. We will learn a drawgin or painting technique briefly each morning, then venture out into the field to journal. Cost $350, $300 for HBS members at the Sagee lvel or above, Optional housing is available for an additional fee. For more information or to register please call 828-526-2602.
When: Monday May 6th 10:00am
Where: Highlands Cashiers Hospital
What: Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Auxiliary Meeting
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Monday of the Month at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Volunteer Services at 526-1376.
When: May 8th 9:15am-4:00pm
Where: Highlands Rec Park & Civic Center
What: Bridge Seminar with Curtis Cheek
Painting Pictures in Bidding, Defense, and Play. Sponsered by Highlands Duplicate Bridge Club. The exciting and informative one-day seminar with Curtis Cheek- Coffee and Conversation. The Full day of bridge instruction includes buffet lunch, Curtis Cheek is Top Twenty in all-time MPs, an international champion, a highly sought right brain bridge teacher/lecturer, a leading player and coach. Cost is $100 per person and is limited to 100 participants. Curtis taught 1,000s via seminars, classes, ACBL Club series, Bridge University faculty and Novice/Intermediate programs. Students say Curtis is clear, funny, informative, and engaging-master player who can teach and a master teacher who can play! Captain of the 2011 Bermuda Bowl Silver medalist team. To reserve you spot for the seminar now, send a check to Highlands Dupicate Bridge Club PO BOX 734 Highlands, NC 28741.
When: Thursday and Friday May 9th-10th 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: CLE-Lecture Hall Peggy Crosby Center
What: CLE: Icloud
In this class you will learn how to: set up your IPad or IPhone, Apple computer, or PC computer so that all your computers and other devices stay perfectly in sync automatically; take a photo with your IPhone that will appear on your computer; set up email to sync with IPad, IPhone or computer. Also learn how to use Facetime, how to share your bookmarks, music, audio books, movies and more. There will also be a more in depth look at how to perform other tasks using your IPad that were not covered in IPad classes. Limit 12, $70/$80. Call 828-526-8811.
When: Thursday-Friday May 9th-10th 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: CLE-Lecture Hall Peggy Crosby Center
What: iCloud
In this class you will learn how to: set up your ipad or iphone, Apple computer or PC computer so that all your computers and other devices stay perfectly in sync automatically; take a photo with your iphone that will appear on your computer; set up your email to sync with ipad, iphone, or computer. Also learn how to use facetime (video phone), how to share your bookmarks, music, audio books, movies, and more. There will also be a more in-depth look at how to perform other tasks using your ipad that were not covered in the ipad classes. Limited to 12 participants. Call 828-526-8811 or email clehighlands@yahoo.com
When: May 9th-11th
Where: Highlands Rec Park & Civic Center
What: Mother's Day Sectional Bridge Tournament
Traditional Mother's Day Sectional Bridge Tournament, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday May 9th-11th. Continental breakfast will be provided Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Lunch will be provided on Saturday. Thursday and Friday morning games...regionally rated..increased master points! Host Hotels-Ask for Bridge rate before April 1st at Highlands Inn Lodge 828-526-5899, and The Chandler Inn 828-526-5992. For more information and to register contact Stewart Manning at 828-526-8334 or email smanning42@frontier.com
When: May 2, 7, 9, & 14
Where: The Bascom
What: Ceramics I & II
Tuesday and Thursday 5:15pm-7:15pm. Instructor Frank Vickery. $145/$180. Call 828-526-4949.
When: Thurday-Saturday May 9th-11th 10am-4pm
Where: The Bascom
What: Mixed Media Journaling
Use Watercolors, pen, and ink to record experiences in a journal, a more creative and enjoyable way to reflect on these moments without the aid of digital camera. $225/$285. Call 828-526-4949.
When: May 10th
Where: Smoky Mtn, Center for the Performing Arts
What: Chick-Fil-A Leadercast
Chick-Fil-A Leadercast is back! Regardless of where you are in your journey to become the leader you desire to be, Chick-fil-A Leadercast has a message for you. This one day leadership event on May 10th is Broadcast LIVE from Atlanta to Franklin, NC. Hosted by SiteDart Hosting (http://sitedart.net) at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, you will surely enjoy hearing what these great leaders have to share. Check out the bios on the 2013 speakers http://cfa.sitedart.net
When: May 11- July 14th
Where: The Bascom
What: Highlands School Ceramics
In an ongoing partnerhsip between The Bascom and Highlands School, the ceramics class will display their best work based on contemporary and traditonal approaches to making and finishing ceramic works of art. Call 828-526-4949.
When: Saturday May 11th 7:30am
Where: Highlands Town Hall Parking Lot
What: Audubon Bird Walk
Local Audubon group is offering a special joint walk with the Franklin Bird Club near walnut gap. Participants can carpool from the Highlands Town Hall Parking lot at 7:30am or from the new Cashiers Community Center parking lot at 7:45am. Call 828-743-9670
When: Saturday May 11th 4:00pm-6:00pm
Where: The Bascom
What: Opening Reception
Opening Reception for the Highlands School Ceramincs Exhibit.
When: Sunday May 12th 2013
Where: Madison's Restaurant
What: Madison's for Mother Day
Enjoy a specially crafted Mother's Day Brunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm in Madison's or dine alfresco in teh wine garden from 11:30am to 4:00pm. Surprise the special woman in your life with flowers from Oakleaf Flower and Garden and an Old Edwards gift card. Take her to acrons Boutique and browse through a beautiful array of designer jewelry, home accessories and ladies apparel. Treat her to relaxation and indulgence with an experience at The Spa.
When: May 13th-17th
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: Bryophyte Identification Workshop
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: May 13th-25th
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: Vascular Plants of the Southern Appalachians
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: Thursday May 16th 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: CLE-Lecture Hall Peggy Crosby Center
What: IPAD 101
This is a basic, introductory class to the iPad. Learn about your ipad and how to use email, photos, slideshows, the calendar and more. Limit 12 participants. Call 828-526-8811, or email clehighlands@yahoo.com to sign up.
When: May 16th,17th, and 18th
What: Three Rivers Fly Fishing Tournament
More information to come.
When: May 17th,18th, &19th
Where: The Bascom
What: Collective Spirits
When: Saturday May 18th 8:00am
Where: Lonesome Valley Cashiers
What: Audubon Bird Walk
Highlands Plateau Audubon Society will lead a special walk within Lonesome Valley in Cashiers. Particpants are asked to carpool since parking is limited. The walk will begin at 8:00am at Lonesome Valley. Call 828-743-9670.
When: Saturday May 18th 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: CLE-Lecture Hall Peggy Crosby Center
What: CLE: Sustaining Growth in China
China is one of the fastest growing econimies in teh world- over 8% last year. But that was considered bad news, as growth is slowing. Why is it slowing? How does it matter? What are China's leaders and policy makers planning in order to ensure growth continues? Dr. Prime will place these questions in a framework of ecomonics and politics to provide ways to think about what is happening in China today. $25/$35. Call 828-526-8811.
When: Saturday May 18th
Where: Town Square
What: Highlands Playhouse Lock-up
Highlands Community Leaders are taking abreak from their daily duties to spend some time in "jail" for The Highlands Playhouse to gain charitalbe donations for their release. The goal for each jailbird is the raise $500 to help support the The Playhouse. Once arrested, Jailbirds will be transported to the mock jail in Town square, where they are encouraged to make additional call to friends and business associates to raise money for their bail. To nominate a community leader that you would like to see do time call 828-526-2695.
When: May 19th
Where: Wolfgangs Restaurant & Wine Bistro
What: Martinis and Mozart
Come join the Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival at Wolfgang's for Martinis and Mozart. For more information call 828-526-9060.
When: Monday Nay 20h 6:30pm
Where: Hudson Library
What: Audubon Night-Time Program
Join the Highlands Plateau Audubon members at the Hudson Library in Highlands at 6:30pm for an informative birding program given by Chris Hayes of Haywood Community College. This program is given in coordination with teh Hidson Library. Call 828-743-9670.
When: May 20th-June 1st
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: Biology of Southern Appalachian Fishes
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: May 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th 5:15pm-7:15pm
Where: The Bascom
What: Drawing from the Photograph
Recreate your favorite memories or images in pencil. Students will be taught the importance of compsotion in their work by means of lectures, demonstrations, in-class exercises. at-home assignemnts, crtiques and gallery discussions; Learn the knowledge and skills to continue breathing new life into your photographs. $115/$130. Call 828-526-4949.
When: Tuesday May 21st
Where: Southern Highrlands Reserve
What: Morning Audubon Nature Walk
Special tuesday Morning Audubon Bird and Nature Walk. HPAS is offering an outing to Southern Highlands Reserve atop Mt. Toxaway. The outing is limited to 20 people, so reservations are a must. Call Romney Bathhurst, 828-526-1939, to sign up. The Reserve requests a $20 donation from each participant. Bring a bag lunch.
When: May 21st, 22nd, 23rd, May 29th & 31st 1:00pm-3:30pm
Where: The Bascom Studio B
What: CLE: Beginning Drawing
Basic to any art class, drawing is a learned skill which can be taught. With a minimum of supplies you will be able to record your travels visually and enjoy a lifelong, relaxing hobby. You will learn the basics of line, shading, contour, form, and perspective. Limit 12 $85/$95. Call 828-526-8811.
When: Wednesday May 22 7:15am
Where: Jane Woodruff Clinic
What: Health Screening
The screening will begin at 7:15am and will be limited to the first 150 registrants, however, priority will be given to those with addresses in the hospital service area. For Highlands screening priority will be given to residents in Highlands, Scaly Mountain, and Sky Valley area. Those wishing to take advantage of either screening Must register by calling 828-526-1435 or by visiting the Hospital's website at www.highlandscashiershospital.org
When: Wednesday, May 22nd 3:00pm
Where: The Hudson Library Metting
What: Food Preservation 101
Presented by Sherrie Peeler of the Macon County Extension Service.
When: Thursday May 23rd 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: CLE-Lecture Hall Peggy Crosby Center
What: IPAD 101 session 2
This is a basic, introductory class to the iPad. Learn about your ipad and how to use email, photos, slideshows, the calendar and more. Limit 12 participants. Call 828-526-8811, or email clehighlands@yahoo.com to sign up.
When: Saturday May 25th 9:00am
Where: HWY 107 and Hwy 64 West
What: Blues Brew and BBQ Poker Run
The day will start with registration and check in at 9:00am and the Poker Run will begin at 10:30am. The Poker Run will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. For more information on this fun filled day or how to be s sponsper, please contact Nancy Albers 704-458-7686, emial BBBPokerRun@aol.com or visit www.visitcashiersvalley.com and click events.
When: Saturday May 25th 7:30am
Where: Highlands Town Hall Parking Lot
What: Audubon Bird Walk
The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society to lead Saturday morning bird walk around choice areas of Highlands. Meet at 7:30am in the parking lot behing Town Hall. Call 828-743-9670.
When: May 25th - August 18th
Where: The Bascom
What: ReDress: Upcucked Style by Nancy Judd
ReDress is a unique collection of amazing couture creations by Santa Fe artist Nancy Judd. Each piece is meticulously constructed from everyday throwaways. Call 828-526-4949.
When: Saturday May 25th 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: The Bascom
What: Opening Reception
Opening Reception for ReDress: Upcycled Style by Nancy Judd. Artist Talk from 4:00pm-5:00pm Call 828-526-4949.
When: Sunday May 26th 4:00pm-5:00pm
Where: The Bascom
What: CLE: Redressing Fashion & Sustainability
Nancy Judd will speak about her couture fashion sculptures made from recycled materials and how she uses them to engage people in thinking about environmental conservation. She will share the unusual journey that has brought her to this unique career and tell stories about some of the difficult choices she has made along the way. This program is in conjuction with the Bascom exhibit: Redress: Upcycled Style. $15/$20. Call 828-526-8811
When: Monday-Friday May 27th-31st 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: The Bascom
What: Ceramics: Face Jug Party
Face jugs, face mugs, ring jugs are among the different forms that can wear faces. Students will learn an easy way to make jugs, exploring how to double and triple height by stacking sections. $400/$435. Call 828-526-4949.
When: May 27th 10:30am-11:30am
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: What's in a name Garden Tour
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: May 27th- June 8th
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: S. Appalachain Mayflies, Stoneflies & Caddis
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: May 28th 3:00pm-4:00pm
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: Family Nature Activity
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: May 28th 7:00pm
Where: Village Green-Cashiers
What: Village Nature Series
More Details to come!
When: May 29th 2:30pm-3:00pm
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: Storybook Science Program
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: Thursday May 30th 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: CLE-Lecture Hall Peggy Crosby Center
What: IPAD 102
Learn how to: utilize the maps and GPS, use reminders, make slidehsows of your photos, use iBooks to store important documents, protect your private information on your ipad and properly update your ipad and its Apps. Also learn how to display photos and listen to music iPad to your TV set. There will be time for Q & A. Limited to 12 participants. Call 828-526-8811 or email clehighlands@yahoo.com
When: May 31st 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Highlands Botanical Gardens
What: Volunteer Day in the Botanical Garden
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: May 31st 11:00am-11:30am
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: Animal Feeding Time
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: May 31st 8:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Highlands Biological Station
What: Know your Frogs
Contact the Biological Station at 828-526-2602 for more information.
When: Friday May 31st 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: The Bascom
What: Night Photography
Learn how to manipulate low light photography using light effects and long exposures. Class will meet in the evening to experiment with multiple technuqies, transitioning to a well-composed low light photograph. On day two the class will work together to edit images in Photoshop and learn techniques to enhance photographs. Please note participants will need to bring a tripod. $145/$160. Call 828-526-4949.
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