Cultural Arts
These are some chamber members that contribute to the cultural well being of Highlands.
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Highlands Cashiers Players
Ronnie Spilton
PO Box 1416
Highlands, NC 28741
Plays and other special events scheduled through out the year. Please call or visit our website.
John Collette Fine Art
John Collette
P. O. Box 8
137 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Long recognized as an outstanding source of original collectible fine art. John Collette Fine Art represents award winning emerging and established American artists from throughout the country.
Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
Nancy Gould-Aaron
PO Box 1702
507 Chestnut Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Our season runs for 5 weeks starting in July. We present internationally known musicians, trios and quartets. Concerts are Fridays (6:00 PM) and Sundays (5 PM) at PAC; Saturdays and Mondays (5 PM) at the Cashiers Library. Highlights include Opening and Closing Galas, Special Performances and Lectures, Feast of the Festival, Picnic Concerts, Open Rehearsals, and Movies about Music.
The Fun Factory In The Smokies
Manager, Chris Wilkins
1024 Georgia Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Over 100 arcade games, go-carts, inside/outside mini golf, ferris wheel, carousel, kid's play area, laser tag, bowling, meeting rooms, Pizza Factory, Dessert Factory, Boiler Room Steak House- Family Entertainment Center.
Highlands Historical Society
Eric NeSmith, President
PO Box 670
524 N. Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741-0670
Our goal is to provide a place where photos, books, artifacts, and other Highlands memorabilia can be brought together to preserve our history for present and future generations.The Highlands Historic Village will be open to the public on Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:.00 p.m. (April through October) or by appointment. The House-Trapier-Wright House (also known as "The Prince House"), which is the oldest private dwelling in Highlands, and the Historical Museum and Archives are located at 524 N. 4th Street, across from the funeral home. Feel free to contact us at our web site, by e-mail, or by phone, as listed below, and we"ll get back to you as soon as possible. www.highlandshistory.com or e-mail highlandshistory@nctv.com. or phone 828-787-1050.
Highlands Playhouse, The
Dwight E. Bryant
PO Box 896
Highlands, NC 28741
The Highlands Playhouse Board of Directors would like to thank everyone for the support and good will generated this year. We hope that we have given you a wonderful season of entertainment and that you will look to us year after year for the best in live theatre. We are ending our year with the Highlands Playhouse Antique Show featuring exhibitors from across our nation and also abroad. The Antique Show will be Friday, September 26th ~ Sunday, September 28th with a Preview Party on Thursday, September 25th. Tickets to the Preview Party are $25.00 and admission to the actual Show is $12.00. The drawing for the "Diamond Raffle" will be on Sunday, September 28th at the closing of the Antique Show. Good luck to everyone! We welcome anyone interested in becoming a Patron. We couldn't open our doors without your kind generousity! Watch our Chamber listing as well as our website for the upcoming seasons lineup. www.highlandsplayhouse.org "Highlands Playhouse"
Center for Life Enrichment
Sandy Carlton
PO Box 2046
348 Fifth Street Suite 209
Highlands, NC 28741
CLE offers something for everyone from June through September. Art, Music, Highlands History, Current Events, Computer Classes, Literature, Cooking, Gardening, Photography, and many more topics will keep you intellectually challenged. Contact us is you would like to receive a brochure of our class listings. "Our mission is to enrich the lives of adults who have a mutual interest in intellectual stimulation and cultural enhancement."
Artsource
Pat Calderone
PO Box 343
Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
Decorative Arts - including interior faux finishes, textures, venetian plaster, dimentional stenciling, fossil like impressions, copper patinas, wood distressing. Fine arts - murals, etc. Graphics, corporate identity, logo design, web design, print design newsletters, etc. Weddings, engagements, special events - artistic post-photographic production, slide shows, (story book weddings, dvd"s.) Please see samples of my work at- http://web.mac.com/patcalderone
Summer House
Paula and Barry Jones
PO Box 1088
2089 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
A complete home furnishing complex - art gallery, entire design showroom and kitchen shop. Gallery and Furniture showrooms, and custom furniture made on the property.
Hott Acts
Steve Hott
PO Box 2142
Highlands, NC 28741
A talent booking and production company, specializing in DJ"s and bands for wedding receptions and other occasions; sound/lights systems for events.
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
Dean Zuch
PO Box 296
607 Chestnut Street
Highlands, NC 28741
The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center brings the performing arts to the Highlands area by providing a first-class low-cost facility for many participating organizations.
Peak Experience
Matthew and Victoria Ingate
PO Box 834
2820 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Gallery of Fine Handcrafts and antiques. Now in our 9th year we feature over 200 American artists working in a variety of media. Jewelry, accessories, gifts, and home accents available. Antique silver, glass, porcelain, and estate jewelry. Find your treasure at Peak Experience.
Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass
George Siek
218 Whiteside Mountain Rd.
Highlands, NC 28741
The museum, a 501(c)(3) organization, displays over 400 pieces of antique cut and engraved glass from the American Brilliant Period (1876 -1916). Cut and engraved glass from the period is available for sale. There is no admission charge. Hours: May 15 - Oct Tues, Thurs, Sat 1pm - 4pm; November Sat 1pm - 4pm
Tin Roof Studio
Janet B. Wilson
1990 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Dedicated to fun and functional arts and crafts, Tin Roof Studio offers a wide selection of handcrafted items from around the country. Offering lamps, jewelry, cards, scarves, clocks, furniture, wooden boxes, fanciful play clothes as well as paintings, glassware, pottery and hand embroidered items from the "20s and "30s.
Greenleaf Gallery
Rose Greenleaf
177 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Full Service Custom Picture framing facility. Artwork by Robert A. Tino & more. Pottery and Jewelry everything is made in the USA-primarily the southeast reagion.
Cyprus Restaurant
Nick Figel
PO Box 2708
490 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Sophisticated international cuisine in a vibrant open kitchen enviornment. Generous hours, full wine bar. Live entertainment every Friday night.
Bryant Art Glass & Antiques
Dwight Bryant
PO Box 627
260 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Bryant Art Glass is made in Highlands by Artist Dwight Bryant in his studio. Bryant Art Glass is made from two pieces of window glass, fused together at 1500 degrees in a kilm, fired on terra cotta molds for several hours, and cooled overnight. Bryant Art glass has been in the White House, American Embassy, Church of Incarnation, Highlands Playhouse, Peggy Crosby Center, Highlands Historical Society and others. Price Range: $10.00-$125.00
Brier Patch, The
Catherine Peay
4186 Cashiers Rd.
Highlands, NC 28741
Decorative accessories, home furnishings, large selection of permanent flowers. Flowers designed by William C. Wood. Exclusively in this area artwork by Jo Ann Williams Walker. Visit her website at http://www.joannwilliamswalker.com
Art League of Highlands
Dottie Bruce
PO Box 2133
Highlands, NC 28741
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Performing Arts Center.
Highlands Fine Art & Estate Jewelry
Joe Lazow
PO Box 1447
388 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Estate and modern jewelry. Murano and American art glass as well as international art glass including Costa Boda from Sweden plus various objectal art. Appraisals done with Gemologist on premises and pearl stringing.
Rib Shack
Michael Warner
461 Spring Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Rib Shack is Highlands home town bar-b-que restaurant and "only" Sports Bar. Features authentic southern style cooking, live music every Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm-10pm. Four flatscreen TV"s in the Sports Corner to catch up on all the games.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel
Joyce Dugan, Director of External Relations
777 Casino Dr.
Cherokee, NC 28719
88,000 sq. ft. Casino with four restaurants. 1500 seat entertainment pavilion, conference center ballroom. 576 room hotel that hosts the world"s largest collection of Eastern Cherokee Art. More than 3400 gaming devices including video poker, live digital blackjack, video lock & roll, and more. Owned bt The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation.
Mill Creek Gallery & Framing
Cynthia Strain
PO Box 1238
206 N. Fifth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Art and custom framing. Located in the charming Village Square on Oak Street. Featuring local artists and crafters, including photograhpy, framing, jewelry, weaving and monthly exhibitions.
Mountain Party Tents & Events, Inc.
Tom and Vicki Sawyer
PO Box 2650
Cashiers, NC 28717
Mountain Party Tents has an extensive rentals inventory of party supplies including catering equipment, stemware, linens, tables, chairs, dance floors, staging, lighting, wedding accessories and tents and canopies of all sizes.
...on the Verandah & the Dugout Bar
Marlene Alvarez & Andrew Figel
1536 Franklin Rd
Highlands, NC 28741
Credit cards: MC, V, D, A
Handicap access
Dress code: none
Entertainment
Children welcome
Dinner served
Vegetarian selection
Children's menu
Wine
Beer
Full bar
Reservations recommended
Outdoor dining
Smoking section
Take-out
Private parties
Catering
Celebrating our 29th Season - 1981 - 2009! American Fusion Fine Dining in Highlands" most scenic setting overlooking Lake Sequoyah. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 1987 and Wine Enthusiast Award of Distinction. Serving dinner 7 nights a week with a full bar and entertainment on weekends. Non-smoking dining rooms and outdoor dining. Sunday champagne brunch from 11am - 2pm. Accepting all major credit cards. Providing a scenic location for a beautiful memorable event, ...on the Verandah is available for parties, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, luncheons, meetings, wedding cakes and off-premise catering. Please check our website calendar or the chamber of commerce calendar for upcoming events at ...on the Verandah.
Event Concierge, Inc.
Gail Morgan
355 Western Way
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
Full Service Event Specialists...weddings, corporate, social. From the smallest dinner party to the most elaborate affair, let Event Concierge assist you in creating an event to remember.
Summit One Gallery
Mary Adair Leslie
PO Box 1355
South Second Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Highlands-Cashiers Premier Destination Fine Art Gallery Representing artists of national & international importance. Over 40 artists and craftsmen, many of whom are included in the permanent collections of museums, private & corporate collections.Located in "The Galleries" South Second Street, Highlands From Highlands" Main Street turn between Wright Square and the Highlands Suites Hotel. Private parking available in front of the two story Cedar Shake building on the left. Open year round.
Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro
Mindy Green
PO Box 1282
474 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Internationally recognized Chef Wolfgang, former Executive Chef of Brennan family of Commanders Palace, invites you to dine in his garden pavilion, outside deck or by fireplace in the mountain atmosphere of one of Highlands historic houses. New Orleans specialties, house aged steaks, fresh seafood, veal and venison. Featuring daily specials. Wine Spectator Award Winning Wine List, received The Best of Award of Excellence 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Over 1000 selections of wine. Major credit cards accepted. Serving dinner nightly from 5:30pm. Please call for reservations. Gift Certificates and take out available. Visit the BISTRO, which offers great small plates and wonderful wines. Bistro opens at 3:00pm. Visit Our Wedding, Receptions & Private Party www.highlandswedding.net
J. Hills Collection, The
Jackie Hills
PO Box 2728
Highlands, NC 28741
"Don't Count Your Chickens!" folk art show twice yearly. Features folk art and upper end crafts
The bascom ~ A Center for the Visual Arts
Kaye Gorecki
PO Box 766
Located inside Hudson Library
Highlands, NC 28741
The Bascom is a non-profit art center serving the region"s visual arts needs. We provide exhibits, the Bascom Collection, artworks by 20th- and 21st-century visual artists from the southeastern United States, a lecture series, and art and craft workshops for all artists.
Jan's Floral Art
Jan Burchett
1020 S. Tryphosa Road
Otto, NC 28763
Jans Floral Art is a custom floral designer, specializing in weddings of all types. From bouquets to decorations- gardens, church and home weddings are no problem. If you"d like to try your hand at florals, Jan is also a floral instructor. Also, inquire about events and parties.
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