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friends. If youre visiting, welcome to our neck othe woods, were so glad to have you. If youre a neighbor, we thank you for your continued support and looforward to another fabulous season with you!

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Volume Twelve Issue Five www.thelaurelmagazine.com 828-526-0173 email [email protected] P.O. Box 565 Highlands, NC 2874

Events

Dining72 Wolfgangs Restaurant and Wine Bistro74 Wine Discoveries76 Six Great Summer Salads78 Scaly Mountain Pancake Breakfast79 Taste of the Plateau80 Dining Guide

The Arts

Whats Inside The Laurel

84 Highlands History

85 Cashiers History

History

Homes & Lifestyles88 96 Fern Lane92 The Tennessee Valley Divide94 A Father and Son Championship96 Take Charge of Your Health98 Long Term Investments100 American River Cruising102 Antiques as an Investment

Marjorie Fielding,Managing Partner

[email protected]

(828) 371-2764

Janet Cummings,

Managing Partnerjanet@

themountainlaurel.com(828) 371-2689

Michelle Munger,

Art [email protected]

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Wiley Sloan,

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Donna Rhodes,

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Luke Osteen,

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Contributing Writers: Jane Gibson Nardy, Gary Wein, Kathy Bub, Mary Adair Leslie, Elizabeth Fletcher, Sue Blair, Michael Rich, Sue Aery,Jim Johnson and Resa Johnson, and Michelle Price

Who Makes it HappenGuides112 Wheres the Water?108 Service Directory106 Advertisers Index

114 Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust116 Macon County CareNet117 Community Collaboration118 Beauty and the Beast119 Beginning the Third Decade120 Beginnings and Endings121 Coming Home122 Catman Shelter

Giving Back

14 Scholarship Golf Classic15 Highlands Rotary Bingo16 Lunch for Literacy

17 Fishes and Loaves20 Love Your Library22 Garden Club Kitchen Tour23 SOAR Adventure Race24 Mountain Tennis Challenge25 Village Square Art and Craft Show26 Saturdays on Pine28 Summer Events in Cashiers30 Fireworks on the Green32 Highlands July 4th Activities33 Highlands Relay for Life36 Mountain Artisans Show37 Think About Thursdays38 Highlands Motoring Festival

40 Cashiers Antique Benet Show41 Booksigning at Hudson Library33 Area Calendar

46 Cover Artist Pat Calderone48 The Art of Joshua Grant49 Mountains in Bloom Festival50 Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music52 The Betsy Paul Art Rae54 Art League of Highlands56 The Buddy Holly Story

Copyright 2013 by The Mountain Laurel, LLC. All rights reserved. Laurel Magazine is published eleven times per year. Reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. Thpublishers and editors are not responsible for unsolicited material and it will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication subject to Laurel Magazines right to edit. Return postage maccompany all manuscripts, photographs and drawings. Every eort has been made to assure that all information presented in this issue is accurate, and neither Laurel Magazine nor any of sta is responsible for advertising errors, omissions, or information that has been misrepresented in or to the magazine. Any substantial errors that are the fault of the magazine will be subject toreduction or reimbursement of the amounts paid by the advertiser, but in no case will any claim arising from such error exceed the amount paid for the advertisement by the advertiser.

Commerce126 Hen House128 Francie Hargrove130 Purse131 Highlands Cove Realty132 Holley Heating and Air134 Mantiques

58 The Last Romance59 Love, Loss and What I Wore60 Island Fever Party

62 Highlands PAC64 Bel Canto Recital66 Salon at Six68 Tom Bluemlein

The Arts cont104 The Big City105 Get Out of Here106 Lower Back Pain

107 Its Wedding Season

Homes & Lifestyles
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Thursday, June 13 marks a special date in Highlands.Wildcat Clis Country Club will host the annualScholarship Golf Classic. The Town of Highlands

Scholarship fund began in 1975 through the generosityof a local businessman named Jack Taylor. His gift of$5,000 was the initial funding for this scholarship pro-gram enabled by special legislation in the North Caro-lina General Assembly. This makes Highlands unique inNorth Carolina with the ability to administer such a fund.These funds give Highlands School graduates, who arecommitted to higher education through college, univer-sity or vocational training, money for their education.

In succeeding years Jack Brockway, along with otherprominent concerned citizens, became increasingly in-volved in the development and promotion of the Townof Highlands Scholarship Endowment Fund, which at thistime exceeds $780,000. Through the ensuing years, vari-ous clubs, including Highlands Falls, Cullasaja Club, andnow Wildcat Clis, have graciously provided each of their

unique golf course and clubhouse facilities for the pupose of creating an annual one-day fund drive golf tounament. The historical generosity has been essentiin building and sustaining the endowment fund with thultimate goal of providing nancial and moral support tour young highland school graduates.

Highlands Town Commissioner and Event Co-Chair Bran Stiehler said, We are excited to continue this impotant tradition. Wildcat Clis management and sta havgone above and beyond to make this a successful evenon all levels. We are grateful for the membership and staof WCCC.

The event kicks o at 7:30 A.M. with breakfast and usof the driving range and practice green. A 9:00 A.Mshotgun start is followed by cocktails, lunch and awardceremony. The cost for the event is $150 per playeFor sponsorship information or to sign up, please contact event co-chairs Brian Stiehler (787-2778) or RebeccShuler (526-2118).

Scholarship Golf ClassicThursday, June 13 will be a day on the links for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund, a bracing mixture

of lighthearted fun and steely-eyed competition.



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Bingo for Highlands Food PantryB Wle Sloa

The Highlands Food Pantry is a joint eort between anumber of Highlands churches and the Internation-al Friendship Center. At the pantry, local residents

struggling in this tough economy, receive small amountsof food to help their family. If youre near the pantry nearHighlands United Methodist Church on Monday, youllsee lines of people waiting for their turn. A large groupof volunteers gather food for selection by their neighborsin need. If youd like to donate food, bring it to the High-lands United Methodist Church any weekday.

Wont you and your friends come to the CommunityCenter next to the Ball Park on the Cashiers Highwayon Thursday night, June 6, for a fun night of Bingo? Thegames begin at 6:30 P.M.

For the modest investment of only $1 per card pergame, you have the opportunity to win a small stipend.Throughout the night, youll have the opportunity to buymultiple cards to increase your chances of winning. If youare feeling especially generous, you may donate your win-

nings back to the Food Pantry.The night goes really fast. Before you realize it, it i

time for Game 15, the nal game of the night. This is youchance to win the big jackpot. You have to ll every spacon your card, but the payo is worth the wait. Whetheyou win or not, you will go away with a smile on your faceYouve shared a fun night with friends and neighbors anhave helped a great cause in Highlands.

Bring your friends and support the work of the Highlands Food Pantry. You can show additional support fothe pantry by buying an ad that will be placed on thtables. This opportunity is open to business owners anindividuals. Buy a table advertisement to promote youbusiness or just say John and Jane Doe support the FooPantry. A table ad is only $50 or a half page ad is $25Make your checks payable to Highlands Rotary Club. CaHighlands United Methodist Church at (828) 526-3376 tpurchase your advertisement. If you cant be there, yocan denitely send a check.

The Highlands Rotary Club and the Highlands Food Pantry are saving a Bingo Card for you, Thursday, June 6, at the Community Center.
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Grab a Lunch for Literacy

Local restaurants and the Literacy Council of Cashiers have a delicious way ofsupporting local children, July 5.

Are you interested in food orreading?

Sometimes the two can go to-gether -- especially if you eat out for lunchby yourself or with a group of friends onFriday, July 5, at restaurants in the Ca-shiers/Sapphire area.

On that day a percentage of the restau-

rants receipts will be donated to the Lit-eracy Council of Cashiers.

The following restaurants have gra-ciously agreed to participate and wouldappreciate your support: Carolina Smoke-house, Cork and Barrel, On the Side Bar-beque at Cashiers Farmers Market, TheOrchard, Subway, Wendys and The Zoo-keeper Bistro.

The Literacy Council of Cashiers haspartnered with Dolly Partons Imagina-tion Library since 2010 to provide children

from birth to age ve living in Cashiers,Cullowhee, Glenville and Sapphire a freeage appropriate book monthly in the mail.

Currently over 100 children in the areahave beneted from this program, whichis completely free for families as the Lit-eracy Council pays the sponsorship fee of$30 a year per child.

Georgia and Tennessee use this pro-gram statewide and have found a signi-cant increase in reading scores. Instillinga love of reading early by having a book

arrive each month helps create success school later on. Research has shown threading aloud to babies, toddlers, anpreschoolers helps their brain develoment and increases their expressive anreceptive language abilities. In order fothis to occur, parents must take resposibility for reading to their children dai

throughout their childhood. Children whcome to kindergarten with an awareneand comprehension of books, and skisuch as: how to turn pages, what a worletter is, and knowledge of some leters are much more ready to begin theschooling. Parents of children participaing in the program have said how muctheir children look forward to receivintheir books and reading them togetheright away. They enjoy the tips included some of the books on ways to share th

stories with their children and skills to dvelop through reading aloud!If youd like to add an additional don

tion or volunteer to help the Literacy Coucil, please mail a donation to The LiteracCouncil of Cashiers, PO Box 791, CashierNC 28717 or call (828) 508-9384 with quetions or to volunteer. If youd like to regter your under-5-year-old children for DolPartons Imagination Library Programyoull nd registration forms at the AlbeCarlton-Cashiers Community Library.

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For Fishes

and Loaves

The Cashiers community invites you to enjoy theirAnnual Big Ol Mountain Country Breakfast to ben-et the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry. Come join

them from 7:00 to 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 6, at theCashiers Community Center on U.S. 64 (the HighlandsRoad). Proceeds from this popular event will support

the eorts to feed needy neighbors throughout the year.Annually, we average over 2,000 family visits, distrib-

uting roughly two and a half tons of food per month,says Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry spokeswoman Car-ole Stork. The people we serve are a mixture of localresidents and Latino immigrants who are out of workprimarily in the winter months, and a small number ofsenior citizens. Over seven years ago, the churches inthe Cashiers community decided it would be a betteridea to combine their eorts to provide this service forour neighbors in need. The organization is solely run byvolunteers. Funds generously donated by individuals,

churches and community service organizations under-

write our expenses.Breakfast organizers are looking forward to a large

crowd. This breakfast has a reputation for generousportions of food prepared with care using time-testedrecipes. It is the biggest and best country breakfastyou have ever eaten. Really! Ask anyone who has evercome, promises Carole.

Donations are accepted. If you cannot attend thebreakfast but would like to support the Fishes andLoaves, send your contributions to Fishes and LoavesFood Pantry, P.O. Box 865, Cashiers, NC 28717.

The Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry is saving a generous plate for youat the Annual Big Ol Mountain Country Breakfast,

7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 6.
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EvEntSLove Your Library

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he Friends of the AlbertCarlton-Cashiers Commu-nity Library is sponsor-

ing a series of events in Juneunder the banner Love YourLibrary!

The events begin at 7:00P.M. Tuesday, June 18, withClassics, an evening of ro-mantic music featuring thegreat love songs of the 1940s,1950s and 1960s performedby Steve Johannessen. Thesegreat love songs originally sungby Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett,

Nat King Cole and others arethe heart of his performances.Sung with emotion and nuance, the songs come alive foryou once more.

Words, an exhibition of art by artists whose work hasbeen on the program covers of The Highlands-CashiersChamber Music Festival, opens Wednesday, June 19, witha reception from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. honoring the artists andthe Festival. The exhibition will be on display through Au-

gust.On Friday, June 21, the sta

will join Friends for a LibrarOpen House with refreshments, guided tours of the lbrary, and the always populaAnnual Summer Book SaleThe sale, which continues oSaturday, June 22, featuremany used hardback booksDVDs, CDs and paperbacks ine to very good conditioand priced from free to $4.

On Thursday, June 27, from3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friends o

the Library is giving a receptioto honor Hedy Okolichany, thCashiers communitys beloved librarian who is retiring ater many years of service. Everyone is invited to come anthank this remarkable woman.

The nal event for the month takes place Friday, Jun28, at 10:30 A.M., when Friends brings back to the librarSnakes Alive! All Love Your Library! events are free tthe public. For more information, please call (828) 743-0215

B Luke Osee

Savor the classics when Steve Johannessen visits the

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, June 18.
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Garden Club Kitchen TourH

ope you will join us in September fora tour of six outstanding kitchens in

Highlands Country Club, from 9:00A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, September 21.

All proceeds are returned to the commu-nity as grant funding to local nonprots forbeautication, protection, and conservationof the natural heritage and scenic mountainlandscapes. Leading up to the Kitchen Tourwill be small, intimate culinary events, heldthe week prior to the Kitchen Tour on Mon-day, September 16; Tuesday, September 17;and Friday, September 20 in magnicent pri-vate homes on the Highlands plateau.

Reservations for the Tour and the Culi-nary Events are available June 1 at www.laurelgardenclubhighlands.com and will belimited to keep the numbers comfortableand fun.

During the Kitchen Tour, cooking demon-strations by local residents known for theirtalents in the kitchen will be a special treatfor guests. Shuttles will transport guests

from the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center every 30 minutes fro

9:00 A.M. until the last departure timof 2:00 P.M. Online tickets are avaable June 1 for all departure timeChoose the one that works best wityour schedule and spend some unfogettable time touring Highlands kitcens and enjoying the Culinary Eventthe week prior.

The Performing Arts Center (PACwill be the site of the Laurel GardeClub Shop, where guests may browsand buy before and after their touThe Shop will feature homemadbaked goods, arts and crafts, oral dlights all made or contributed by LGmembers, In addition each LGC member has been charged with donatinto this unique shop, at least one spcial treasure from home. Be sure tsave time to explore all the specialitems in the Kitchen Tour 2013 Shop.

The Laurel Garden Club is cooking upsomething special in the kitchens

around Highlands with a full menu of funactivities September 16 through 21.

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All of us are indebted to the many military personnelwho are serving throughout the world so that wemay live in peace and safety.

A group of individuals who risk their lives daily are themembers of Americas Special Operations forces. The SpecialOperations Forces are all special operations personnel fromthe Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force. Although our forcesvoluntarily place themselves in harms way, it isnt withoutpersonal sacrices.

This brings us to the most personal sacrice anyone can

ever give his life for the cause and leaving behind belovedfamilies. For 33 years, the Special Operations Warrior Foun-dation has strived to have a positive impact of the children ofthe fallen heroes of the Special Operations Forces.

The foundation gives all children of these young men wholost their lives a college education (grant, not a loan). Thetotal number of children is now over 900, from newbornto college age. They will receive a college education, fam-ily counseling and nancial assistance to the families of ourwounded troops.

This is the 11th year a local group of dedicated volunteersis staging events to support the Special Operations WarriorFoundation. Over the last 10 years the people of the High-lands, Cashiers, and Sapphire communities have helpedraise $550,000.

This year the Adventure Race is on Saturday, June 15. Soloracers and teams of two will run, cycle, rappel, paddle andnavigate throughout the day for approximately 50 miles.

The adventure begins Friday, June 14, at the Highlands RecPark with registration and check-in from noon to 6:00 P.M.

There will be a spaghetti dinner at the Highlands Commu-nity Center (at the corner of US 64 and Poplar Street) from5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Everyone, runners and non-runners alike, isinvited. Cost is $7 for adults.

For more information, visit soarhighlands.org.

The SOAR Adventure Race, slated for Saturday, June 15, is a test

of mental and physical stamina that supports the legacy ofAmericas Fallen Heroes.

B Luke Osee

SOAR

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The Highlands-Cashiers area is popular for beautifullandscapes, world-class dining and a host of attri-butes that make it a highly sought-after locale.

But to whom much is givenIn that spirit, the areais also known for its philanthropy. The Mountain TennisChallenge will oer an opportunity for all of us to be a partof that movement.

Former world-ranked number-one tennis professionalAndy Roddick is passionate about helping brighten the fu-tures of our countrys youth. Its no wonder that when hechose to become a seasonal resident of the Cashiers com-munity he oered to do something for the children.

That initiative resulted in the development of the non-

prot Mountain Youth Charities which will host The Moun-tain Challenge in July featuring Roddick and Jim Courier,who was also ranked number one in the world and is aregular participant on the Powershares Senior Tour.

The goal is to establish a long-term program for all kidsin this area, said Event Chairman William McKee. Moun-tain Youth Charities is researching many ways this canhappen. A series of round table discussions is ongoing tomake thoughtful decisions as to exactly what is the best

course of action for these programs. This will be a greaevent for the Highlands-Cashiers Community.As part of The Mountain Challenge, a Gala Mounta

Dinner will be held at Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valey on Friday, July 26. The dinner will feature the two plaers and their families along with several items for auctiowith all proceeds going to the charity.

Exhibition Saturday will be held the following day at Cdar Creek Racquet Club and will oer a days worth of ativities including a preliminary match between BrevardKorey Lovett, a nationally-ranked junior tennis player, anCharlottes Thai Kwiatkowski, ranked top ten in the intenational junior rankings and whose former coach is Ced

Creek GM Scott Handback.After the preliminary match, the winners of the Pro-A

Competition the previous week will square o againRoddick and Courier in doubles before the feature matcThere will also be a chance for spectators to try and retuRoddicks Serve delivered by an automated ball machinand a fast serve contest.

To purchase tickets or for more information, go twww.cashiers.com or call (828) 743-3411.

Mountain Tennis ChallengeCorbued b Krs Rogers

The Mountain Tennis Challenge, set for July 26 and 27, oers an unforgettable courtside look at local tennis champs and world-class pros.
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If you are looking for some fun family entertainment,mark your calendar for the Village Square Art and CraftShows in downtown Highlands. An abundance of lo-

cal talent will be on display, with art and crafts, demon-strations, mountain music, face painting, and food. Theshows go from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. both days in theKelsey-Hutchinson Park and neighboring Highlands Vil-lage Square at Fifth and Pine Streets, one block fromMain Street.

The show has developed a reputation for high qualitywork. It features ne art, turned wood, metal work, fabricwork, birdhouses, and jewelry. Also many traditional craftslike folk art, baskets, quilts, twig furniture, and face jugs.

Many of the artisans live in Highlands, including painterZach Claxton, potter Pat Taylor, ceramicist Jan Smith, jew-eler Lee Byers, and baker/cook Maxine Davido.

This show also features many of your favorite artisansfrom past shows. Of note is Marcus Thomas, the remark-able quadriplegic painter who has just published a bookon his life and work.

As always, Patti Cakes will be painting faces. Enjoy livemusic both days 11:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. in the park gaze-bo. On Saturday folk singer Sylvia Sammons will perform,and on Sunday the Ross Brothers return by popular de-mand. Be sure to plan lunch at Fressers in the square.

The next show is August 24 and 25.The shows are sponsored by the Macon County Art

Association, a non-prot group dedicated to promot-ing and teaching ne arts. Check out their wonderfulUptown Gallery in downtown Franklin. For more infor-mation contact Cynthia Strain at Mill Creek Gallery andFraming (828) 787-2021.

Art and

Craft ShowCorbued b Cha Sra

The art of Vicky Ferguson will be showcased at the Village Square Art &Craft Show happening Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and June 2.
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Highlands Musical WeekendsW

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H i g h l a n d sthis year will

include free musicalconcerts on Friday andSaturday evenings.

Friday Night Live willrock Main Street onceagain in June, July andAugust courtesy of theHighlands Area Cham-ber of Commerce. Ev-ery Friday night from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the newlyrenovated Town Square, a toe-tapping performance will

be given by local bands playing a variety of musical stylesfrom traditional tunes to original compositions. For thefourth season, these popular and well -attended eventswill draw foot trac to the downtown area where localshops will extend their business hours.

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series is new to the High-lands musical scene.

The Saturday concert series will begin Saturday, June

15 with the last con

cert being held oAugust 31. And, athe name suggestsall concerts will bheld at the KelseyHutchinson Paron Pine Street. Thbands will entertaifrom 6:00 P.M. unt8:00 P.M.

The musical lineup for Saturdays on Pine include Hank West and ThSmokin Hots, Southbound Turnaround and Shane Bridge

in June. July brings the talent of Stevens Layne, Chompinat the Bit, Jen Miller and Thomas Dirk and the ever-popular Corbitt Brothers. Super Nitrograss, High 5, Big Nastand Southbound Turnaround will nish up the series iAugust.

For more information on both concert series, contacthe Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centeat (828) 526- 2112.

Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine brings free music concerts to weekends in Highlands.

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EvEntSSummer Events in Cashiers

The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Associationhas planned a summer full of events for locals andvisitors alike to enjoy.

Starting on June 7, GCAMAs summer concert seriesGroovin on the Green, returns with a fantastic line-upof performers. This free event has grown in popularityeach year. Join GCAMA on Fridays at 6:30 P.M., at TheVillage Commons. Bring a blanket, a beverage, and enjoythe music.

Following is the schedule:June 7 - Jay Drummond - Acoustic/Country; June 14 -

Hurricane Creek Band - Classic Rock/Pop and Originals;June 21 - Caribbean Cowboys - A Little Bit of Everything;

June 28 - Jackson Taylor Band - Classic Rock/Pop; July 12 -Leigh Glass and the Hazards - Original Bluesy Rock; July 26- Aaron LaFalce - Singer/Songwriter; August 2 - SoldiersHeart - Rock, Country, Bluegrass, Southern Rock; August9 - Unspoken Tradition - Bluegrass; August 16 - Les FreresMichot - Traditional Cajun; August 23 - Blind Melon Phillips- Hot Guitar and Horns; August 30 - Hurricane Creek - Clas-sic Rock/Pop and Originals

The Village Green and GCAMA are partnering to pres-

ent this years celebration of America with a FireworksExtravaganza On the Green. The event will begin at 5:30P.M., on Friday, July 5 at The Village Commons on FrankAllen Road.

The festivities include live music by The Extraordi-naires, a rhythm and blues band that will be sure to havefolks out of their chairs dancing. Food and drink will beavailable for purchase or those who want can pack a pic-nic dinner.

People should plan to bring lawn chairs for generalseating. Admission is free; however, a limited number ofVIP packages are available that include valet parking, re-served seating and drink tickets for the event. VIP pack -

ages can be purchased by calling the GCAMA oce at(828) 743-8428 or visit www.reworksonthegreen.event-brite.com to purchase VIP tickets on line. The highlight ofthe night will be the colossal reworks display with musicthat accompanies the show.

And moving into fall, GCAMA is also busy planning thenext Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, planned for ColumbusWeekend on October 11-13.

For more information, visitcashiersvalley.com.

Howd they pack so much into one valley? The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Associationhas unveiled a full calendar of music, food and reworks.

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Fireworks on the GreenT

he Village Green is proud to present this years cel-ebration of America with a Fireworks Extravaganza

On the Green. The event will begin at 5:30 P.M. Fri -day, July 5 at The Village Green Commons on Frank AllenRoad. The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association ispartnering with The Village Green to create a spectacularevening for residents and visitors to the Cashiers area dur-ing Independence Day Weekend.

The festivities include live music by The Extraordinaires,a rhythm and blues band that will be sure to have folks outof their chairs dancing. Food and drink will be available forpurchase or those who want can pack a picnic dinner. Peo-ple should plan to bring lawn chairs for general seating. Ad-mission is free, however a limited number of VIP packages

are available that include valet parking, reserved seatingand drink tickets for the event. VIP packages can be pur-chased by calling the GCAMA oce at (828) 743-8428.

The highlight of the night will be the colossal reworksdisplay with music that accompanies the show. More thanve hundred brilliant pyrotechnics will burst red, white andblue across the Cashiers Valley night sky, noted Ann Self,Executive Director of The Village Green. She also observed,What could be better than watching reworks with fam-

ily and friends at The Village Green?Many small towns and communities have cut or drast

cally reduced reworks displays in recent years because onancial constraints. The Village Green stepped up to esure this would not be the case in Cashiers. The VillagGreen is delighted to preserve another treasured traditiofor our community, and we hope that this will be the bepart of the holiday weekend for people here in the area,remarked Jochen Lucke, Chairperson of the Board of Drectors of The Village Green. The mission of The VillagGreen is to enhance the quality of life for those who livand vacation in the greater Cashiers area.

The reworks are provided through the Jackson CountBoard of Commissioners and the Parks and Recreation D

partment. The Village Green is a 12.5-acre park for publenjoyment that relies on private funding for operationThe Village Green was the host venue for more than eightconcerts, parties and functions last year. We are lookinforward to an even greater number of gatherings this season, said Self. Events like the reworks extravaganzwould not be possible without the generous support oour donors, Self pointed out. For more information abouThe Village Green, visit www.villagegreencashiersnc.com

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Highlands July

4th Activities

The Rotary Club of Highlands will present its Annua

Fourth of July Cookout at the Community Buildingparking lot which is adjacent to the ball park. A sec

ond location will be on Hickory Street at the ball parkFood will be available from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Choose your entre -- from hamburgers, hot dogs, babecue pork or chicken llets -- for your box lunch, whicwill include pickles, potato chips and a cookie. This yeathe barbecue will be cooked by Highlands famous cheJoel Porter. All condiments will be available.

The cookout compliments the various events to be helat the ball park on the 4th, including a visit by MAMA, thhospitals emergency helicopter. The Fire Department

ladder truck will be on display. There will also be gamefor children and adults, among which will be a threelegged race and a water balloon toss.

At 1:00 P.M. at Mill Creek, the stream by SweeTreatsthe Second Annual Rotary Rubber Duck Derby will bheld. Purchase a rubber duck for $10 and have a chancto win $250 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd place and $50 fo3rd place.

All proceeds from the cookout and the Rubber DucDerby will benet the Rotary Clubs charity fund whicprovides grants to the many Highlands organizationwhich help to make this a better community.

Highlands maintains the best of small town traditions with itsFourth of July celebration.

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Relay for Lifes Honorary ChairT

he American Cancer Society has se-lected Colleen Fogle to serve as hon-

orary chair for this years Relay forLife of Highlands.

Colleen, a single mom, came to High-lands nine years ago with her two childrenfrom Augusta, Georgia.

In 2010 she was diagnosed with cancer.Motherhood is hard. Colleen delayed

going to the doctor so her children couldnish out the school year without the pres-sure of dealing with her illness.

After conrming her diagnosis it wastime to consult with doctors on her treat-

ment. The consensus was to go for thecure. Colleen decided, along with her chil-dren, that Yes, my fear is gone, I have thepower, and I will beat this!

With everyone on board, Col-leen started her treatment. Thatswhen she found out that not only were there doc-tors, therapists and her children by her side, but awhole community of Highlanders ready to help in any

way they could.Highlands is an amazing place wit

amazing people, she says.At the 2010 Cancer Awareness Baske

ball Game at HHS, Colleen was approacheby Debbie Grossman, our Relay Chair. Coleen was working the concession stanand Debbie needed her to stay after thgame, so she told her she needed to talto her about joining Relay. Colleen had nidea she was to be presented with a pinbasketball by the senior class to supporher in her battle against cancer. Well, Coleen took Debbie seriously and has bee

working on our survivor committee evesince.As a cancer survivor, Colleen wants a

survivors to know they are not alone. Asurvivor is one who continues, persistsendures and abides. Relay for Life of High

lands is here for you.Please contact us at www.relayforlife.org/highlandsnc o

contact Colleen at [email protected].

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he show features original art from the hands of onehundred regional and local artisans, both heritageand contemporary.

Each summer, eager collectors line up for the best pickof heritage and contemporary crafts in this area.One of the featured folk artists is Tim and Karen Cham-

bers of Highlands. This talented couple brings a smileto your home with their chicken gourds and reclaimedwood with screen art.

Look for other folk art, ne art, pottery, quilting andgoat milk soap. Also look for the best selection of newood crafts and furniture. And the lady playing a spamcan will be back.

Guitar player Ronnie Evans will be strumming the oldsongs for background music. You can purchase his CDsto enjoy at home.

Admission is $4 for adults and children under 12 arefree. There is free, convenient parking and concessionswill be oered.

For information, visit www.mountainartisans.net orcall (828) 524-3405.

Mountain Artisans 24th annual Summertime Art and Craft Show iscoming to Western Carolina Universitys Ramsey Center in

Cullowhee, North Carolina, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. June 29-30.
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From hiking, prowling, and meandering, the HighlandsBiological Foundations Think About Thursdays familyactivity series will nurture and expand your love of the

natural world.On June 6 from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M., there

will be a guided hike through Panthertown Valley withWes Burlingame.

Panthertown Valley is one of the most beautiful and bio-logically unique sites in the Southern Appalachians, and thespectacular scenery has earned it the title the Yosemite ofthe East. This hike is appropriate for ages 12 and up, butnote that hiking may be strenuous. Cost is $10 for membersor $15 for non-members. Please call (828) 526-2221 to registerin advance.

The popular Owl Prowl will take place on June 13 at 7:30P.M. in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930Horse Cove Road). This event begins with a presentationby the Carolina Raptor Center (CRC) featuring live owls. TheOwl Prowl is oered in collaboration with the Highlands Pla-teau Audubon Society and oers short night hikes after thepresentation to nd live owls in the wild. Remember to bringyour ashlight. Appropriate for all ages. Donations to theCRC are appreciated. Parking is limited, so visitors are en-couraged to carpool. In the event of rain, limited indoor seat-ing will be available, so plan to arrive early.

From 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. on June 20, celebrate High-lands biodiversity with a day of discovery at the HighlandsBiological Station. This event is free and open to all ages. Call(828) 526-2221 in advance to register.

Learn why Highlands is known as the salamander capitalof the world on June 27 by attending the 10th annual Sala-mander Meander from 9:00 -to 10:00 P.M. Herpetologists

will lead night searches to observe some of the areas magnif-icent salamanders in the wild. Bring a ashlight and remem-ber to call (828) 526-2623 to register in advance. This eventcosts $5 per person and is appropriate for ages seven and up.

The Highlands Botanical Garden oers weekly themedgarden tours each Monday at 10:30 A.M. from May 27 un-til August 26. These tours are free and meet in front ofthe Nature Center.

The Highlands Biological Foundation supports the High-lands Biological Station. For more information about theseand other events, or to become a member, visit www.high-landsbiological.orgor call (828) 526-2221.

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Highlands Motoring FestivalC

ar enthusiasts are excited about the 6th AnnualHighlands Motoring Festival to be held June 6-9 atthe Highlands Recreation Center. This is a festival

for everyone who relishes spectacular cars from yester-year. The Car Show is open to all vehicles that are at least25 years old. Special vehicles that do not meet the agerequirement may be exhibited with prior approval.

Festival activities begin on Thursday evening, June 6, atthe Ugly Dog at 294 South Fourth Street. Enjoy good foodas bluegrass music lls the air.

If youre one of the classic car (pre-1989) owners, onFriday morning you can travel in your car to the world fa-mous Wheel Through Time Motorcycle and Automobile

Museum in Maggie Valley. The Museum features rare andunusual motor vehicles -- all in working order. On Fridayevening, sample heavy hors doeuvres and the cash bar atSweeTreats in Mountain Brook Plaza. All proceeds fromthis reception benet The Literacy Council of Highlands.

The Car Show opens at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday morningat the Recreation Center. Rare and special cars will beexhibited in the Rec Center gym.

Each year the Festival honors a particular manufacturer

as the Marque of the Year. 2013 recognizes Porsche, whicis celebrating the 50th anniversary of the model 911. addition to the 911, Porsche will have many other modeon display.

Youngsters all ages enjoy seeing all the fabulous carand they love the special Saturday entertainment -- espcially the slot car races. Try your skills on this miniaturrace track.

Saturday evening oers a barbecue and bluegrass galThe event will be held in a venue with a beautiful moutain backdrop where you will have even more cars to eplore. This event is being organized by the Highlands Leracy Council.

The Sunday morning Road Rally and Brunch nisheout the festival. Prior year Rallies have proven extremepopular. Any type vehicle is welcomed in this event. This a gimmick rally -- not a speed event. Its a perfect way tenjoy the scenic beauty of the area and enjoy a delicioubrunch, before returning to Highlands for the awards prsentation at the Ugly Dog.

For further information or to register your vehicle, viswww.highlandsmotoringfestival.org.

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Cashiers Antique Benet Show

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he show will abound with sil-ver; jewelry; Oriental rugs;

quilts; furniture; porcelainsfrom Europe, Asia and the UnitedStates; all types of pottery from fan-ciful pieces of the Art Nouveau erato much coveted folk pottery.

If toys are your thing, you willnd everything from toy soldiersto country toys to mechanical won-ders. Beautiful vintage linens fromthe Victorian era to the 1940s willbe available for every taste. Raremusic boxes and ne barometerswill be oered as well as their repair

by experts.Fine art will be available in the

form of paintings, prints, and etchings. Fine framing isavailable as well. Do you have a keepsake or gift that youwould like to have engraved? Hand engraving will be avail-able on site for silver, gold, pewter etc. If you have chippedstemware that is in need of repair, on-site repair will beavailable, too.

You can spend all three days on one ticket and enjoy

lunch every day with catered fooand garden dining. A lovely vintag

quilt will be given to some lucky atendee at the end of the show. Eacpaid attendee will receive a card tll out for the drawing. Also avaable is a second quilt, which will braed for a scholarship to a desering Blue Ridge School senior.

Tickets will be available at thshow and that quilt will be on dplay as well. Show tickets are avaable at the door and are availabfor a donation of $8.50 or $8 witany ad. Discount cards are als

available at select stores in the surounding area. Wheelchairs will b

available for those who need assistance getting around thshow and volunteers will be happy to assist. Pets are not alowed but service animals are always welcome.

Show dates are: Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 29:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; and Sunday, July 21, 11:00 A.M. t5:00 P.M. For questions, contact Hazel Giles at (828) 749270 [email protected].

The 37th year of the Cashiers Annual Benet Antiques Show will be under way July 19-21 at Blue Ridge School.

This beautiful vintage quilt with luscious giantappliqud strawberries will be the door prize at

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Author and Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary founderMelanie Sue Bowles, returns for a talk, slideshow andbook-signing at Highlands Hudson Library at 4:00

p.m. June 21.Established in 1991, Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary stands as

one of the most successful, longest existing facilities for res-cue horses in the United States. Located in Lincolnton, Geor-

gia, Proud Spirits program has been cited as exemplaryand a model for other organizations.Readers were introduced to Melanies graceful heart

when she chronicled the start-up of this award-winningsanctuary in her inspiring debut book, The Horses of ProudSpirit. In Melanies second book, Hoof Prints: Stories fromProud Spirit, she recounts how the sanctuary has grown,and readers are taken on an extraordinary journey unlike anyother.

While Melanie and her husband Jim ocially rescue hors-es, they have also un-ocially rescued numerous dogs. Fol-lowers of Proud Spirit wanted to know more about the dogsand began asking for stories about them. And so, in 2010 the

book everyone was waiting for was released, The Dogs ofProud Spirit.

Melanies writing is powerful and lled with emotion. Herbooks are not just for horse lovers or dog lovers -- they arefor anyone who wants to be uplifted and inspired. Theseheartwarming stories speak of living beyond ourselves, livinga life of purpose and nding ways to give back to the worldaround us. The Proud Spirit books were the inspiration for anEmmy Award-winning PBS documentary.

Proceeds from sales of Melanies books help her continueher rescue work. For more information, visitwww.horsesof-proudspirit.org.

Booksigning at

Hudson Library

Inspiring Horse Rescuer Melanie Sue Bowles will speak atHudson Library June 21.
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Weekly Events

Live Music, 8:30 P.M., Saturdays, June 1 High 5, June 8: TaylorMoore; June 15: T.B.D.; June 22:Southbound; June 29: ShaneBridges, The Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364. Highlands Cashiers Players Love, Loss and What I Wore,connues June 1 and 2 at the Marn-Lipscomb Performing ArtsCenter. For ckets, call (828)-526-8084. Monthly Jam, Saturday, June 1, Blue Ridge Music, Clayton, GA,(706) 782-9852. Vllage Sqare Art & Cra Show , 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Saturdayand Sunday, June 1-2, Highlands Village Square. Free Children Movies, 3:30 P.M. Wednesday, June 5, HudsonLibrary (828) 526-3031. Acorns Trnk Shows: Planet Clothing June 1-2, Elizabeth LockeJune 6-8, Lorain Cro June 6-8, Stephen Vaubel Jewelry June 21 -22 Cathy Sherman Jewelry June 28 - 29, (828) 787-1877. Panthertown Valley Hke, 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M., Thursday, June6, (828) 526-2221 to register in advance. Highlands-Cashiers Players, The Last Romance June 6-9 and13-16, Marn-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center. Performances7:30 P.M. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 P.M. Sunday, (828) 526-8084. 6th Annal Hghlands Motorng Fesval, June 6-9, Highlands

Recreaon Center. Fesval acvies: Thursday, June 6: Ugly DogPub. Recepon to benet The Literacy Council of Highlands Fridayevening at SweeTreats, Mountain Brook Plaza. Car Show opens at10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Recreaon Center. Rotary Bingo Night to support the Highlands Food Pantry, 6:30P.M., Thursday, June 6, Highl ands Community Buildi ng. Island Fever, 7:00-10:00 P.M., Friday, June 7, HighlandsPlayhouse, (828) 526-2695. Groovin on the Green, Fridays, 6:30 P.M., The VillageCommons. June Schedule: June 7 - Jay Drummond - Acousc/Country; June 14 - Hurricane Creek Band - Classic Rock/Pop andOriginals; June 21 - Caribbean Cowboys - A Lile Bit of Everything;June 28 - Jackson Taylor Band - Classic Rock/Pop. Greater CashiersArea Merchants Associaon, (828) 743-8428.

Chivaree Southern Art & Design, watercolors by Carroll Riversof Cashiers and Janet Whitehead of Highlands. Opening recepon4:00-6:00 P.M.,Saturday, June 8, Shops of Cashiers Commons,(828) 743-6195. Form Follows Fncon exhbt, opening recepon, 5:00-7:00P.M. Saturday, June 8, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. Woofgang Bakery, Yappy Hour, 4:00-6:00 P.M. Monday, June 10,828-743-9663. Geng to Know Yor Commnty Open Hose hosted byMacon County Care Network, 4:00-6:30 PM, Tuesday, June 11,CareNet - 130 Bidwell Street, Franklin, NC 28734. RSVP to Virginiaat (828) 369-2642 by June 7. Story Swap, 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 11, Highlands WritersGroup, Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 369-1927. Pre-registraon is required. Town of Hghlands Scholarshp Fnd Golf Classc, 9:00 A.M.,Thursday, June 13, Wildcat Clis Country Club. Call (828) 787-2778or (828) 526-2118 to sign up. Highlands Playhouse, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, June 13-30. Show mes Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 P.M. Sunday manees 2:00P.M., (828) 526-9443 Owl Prowl, 7:30 P.M., Thursday, June 13, amphitheater behindHighlands Nature Center. (828) 526-2221. SOAR Adventre Race Spaghe Dnner, 5:00-7:00 P.M, Friday,June 14, Highlands Community Center. Cost is $7 for adults. Friday Night Live, 6:00-8:00 P.M., begins June 14, Town Square,Highlands.

SOAR Adventre Race, Saturday, June 15. For more informaon,visit soarhighlands.org. 1st Annversary Celebraon and Open Hose, Saturday, June15, 5:00-8:00 P.M., Calderone Gallery, (706) 746-5540. Satrdays On Pne Msc Fesval, 6:00-8:00 P.M., June 15: HankWest and The Smokin Hots; June 22: Southbound Turnaround;June 29: Shane Bridges. Salon at Sx seres, 5:30 to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, June 16, home ofKathy and Mark Whitehead, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber MusicFesval, (828) 526-9060. Classcs wth Steve Johannessen, 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 18,Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, (828) 743-0215. Words, an exhibion of art by arsts whose work has beenon the program covers of The Highlands-Cashiers ChamberMusic Fesval, opens Wednesday, June 19, with a recepon from2:00-4:00 P.M.,Friends of the Library, Albert Carlton-CashiersCommunity Library, (828) 743-0215. Recently Released Movies, 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 19,Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. Frends of the Lbrary Open Hose, Friday, June 21, and AnnualSummer Book Sale, Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22, Albert

Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, (828) 743-0215. Talk, sldeshow and book-sgnng by Proud Spirit HorseSanctuary founder and author Melanie Sue Bowles, 4:00 P.M.Friday, June 21, Hudson Library, (828) 526-3031. The Hen House will be hosng ceramic arst, Kerry Kennedy, ofFire Horse Poery, June 21-22, (828) 787-2473. Alwand Vahan Lncheon Trnk Show, 11:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.,Drakes Diamond Gallery, (828) 526-5858. Southern Lights, opening recepon 5:00-7:00 P.M., June 22,Bunzl Gallery, The Bascom, (828) 526-4949. Angel of Msc: A Salte to Andrew Lloyd Webber, 8:00 P.M.,Saturday, June 22, Highlands PAC, (828) 526.9047. Art Leage of Hghlands meeng, 4:30 P.M., Monday, June 24,Hughes Studio of The Bascom.

Vllage Natre Seres: Mountain Bogs 7:00 P.M., June 24,at Harmony Towers, across the street from the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, (828) 526-1111. Free annual outdoor concert featuring Smoky Mountain BrassQuintet, 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 25, Zachary-Tolbert Housein Cashiers, Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Fesval, (828)526-9060 Recepon to honor Hedy Okolchany, 3:00-6:00 P.M., Thursday,June 27, Friends of the Library, Albert Carlton-Cashiers CommunityLibrary, (828) 743-0215. 10th annual Salamander Meander 9:00-10:00 P.M., Thursday,June 27, (828) 526-2623 to register in advance. Snakes Alive! 10:30 A.M., Friday, June 28, Friends of theLibrary, Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, (828) 743-0215. Hghlands-Cashers Chamber Msc Fesval, June 28-July 1.Concerts 6:00 P.M. Fridays and 5:00 P.M. Sundays at the Marn-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands and 5:00 P.M.Saturdays and 5:00 P.M. Mondays at the Albert Carlton-CashiersCommunity Library in Cashiers. (828) 526-9060. Clara Wllams Jewelry Trnk Show, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.,June 28 and 29, Francie Hargrove Interior Design, (828) 743-9700. Women of Scaly Mountain Pancake Breakfasts, 7:30-10:30A.M.. Saturday, June 29, Old School House, just o Dillard Road. Retro Rock wth Jason D Wllams as Jerry Lee Lewis, 8:00 P.M.,Saturday, June 29, Highlands PAC, (828) 526-9047.

EVERY MONDAY Dulcimer Lessons - Intermediate Class 10 A.M., BeginnerNoon, Highlands United Methodist church, (828) 787-1586. Free Themed Garden Tours, 10:30 AM, Highlands BotanicaGarden, (828) 526-2221.

EVERY TuESDAY Dlcmer Acosc Jam, 10:00 A.M., Bird Barn and GiEmporium, Cashiers, (828) 743-3797. Senior Fitness, 10:30-11:30 A.M., Cashiers CommunitCenter, (828) 743-1947. Hghlands Rotary Clb, Noon, Highlands Community Center Studio Alive - Live Model Clothed, 1-4 P.M., at Scaly MountaiFire Department and Community Center, $5, Calderone G allery

(706) 746-5540. Dplcate Brdge, 1:45 P.M., Albert Carlton-CashierCommunity Library. (828) 743-0215.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Hghlands Montantop Rotary, 7:30 A.M., dining room aHighlands-Cashiers Hospital. Rotary Clb of Cashers Valley, 8:00 A.M., Cashiers UnitedMethodist Church, (828) 743-2243. Preschool Story Time, 11:00 A.M.-Noon, Albert CarltoLibrary (828) 743-0215. Water Color Class, 12:30-4:30 P.M., Calderone Gallery, (706746-5540. Cashiers Quilters Guild, 12:30 P.M., Cashiers MethodisChurch. Dplcate Brdge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center.

Mah Jong games open to the public, 1:00 P.M., Albert CarltonCashiers-Community Library, (828) 743-0215. Bluegrass, 8:30 P.M., Ugly Dog Pub, (828) 526-8364.

EVERY THuRSDAY Art Class Oered, 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M., Sapphire ValleCommunity Center. (828) 743-7663. Senior Fitness, 10:30-11:30 A.M., Cashiers CommunitCenter, (828) 743-1947. Ol Panng and Mxed Medm Class, 12:30-4:30 P.MCalderone Gallery,(706) 746-5540.

EVERY FRiDAY The Zachary-Tolbert Hose Tors, 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M(828) 743-7710. Dplcate Brdge Games, 12:45 P.M., Highlands Civic Center. Live Music, 6:00 P.M.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, OldEdwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. Live Music, 7:00 P.M. , On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.

EVERY SATuRDAY Brdng Feld Trps, 7:30 A.M., Highlands Plateau AudubonSociety, meet at Highlands Town Hall, (828) 743-9670. Highlands Farmers Market, 9 A.M. to NoonHighlands Plaz(Brysons parking lot,) The Zachary-Tolbert Hose Tors, 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M(828) 743-7710. Live Music, 6:00 P.M.-close, Hummingbird Lounge, OldEdwards Inn, (828) 787-2625. Live Music, 7:00 P.M. , On The Verandah, (828) 526-2338.

For a comprehensive list of events, join www.highlands-cashierscalendar.com

Mark Your Calendar Montan Arsans 24th annal Smmerme Art and CraShow, 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M., June 29-30, Western CaroliUniversitys Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC. For informaon, viswww.mountainarsans.net or call (828) 524-3405. The Betsy Pal Art Rae for the Cashiers Glenville VolunteFire Department, Saturday, June 29, (828) 743-0880.


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Cover Artist Pat Calderoneb Doa Rhodes

To see Pat Calde-rones painting isto experience her

love of the land, the sky,the forests, and the ani-mals that dwell in thesemagnicent mountains.If it is possible to paintspirit, Calderone hasthe magic. Her animalscome alive, vibrating othe canvas with energyand light. She says, Ihave a strong spiritual

belief that all of life islinked. The earth, itspeople, its ora and fau-na are all part of a vast,mysterious intercon-nected universe. My arttaps into these beliefs.

For that reason shefeels just as at home inher art and interior de-sign gallery in Sky Valley,Georgia as she does inHighlands. To her there

are no boundaries. Shebelieves all who live inthis region are rootedin the sacred land of theCherokee, which shedeeply reveres.

Two art organiza-tions, the Highlands ArtLeague of which sheis Vice President, andthe North Georgia ArtLeague give her reason

to dash mountaintop-to-mountaintop to teach, paint, consult, and bask in thebeauty of the landscape. Her passion for art and charity ap-proaches legendary. For almost a decade she has designedthe Highlands Culinary Event Poster.

Part of her success is owed to her passion for renew-al. Theres always something fresh and exciting swirlingaround her. She says, My newest work is coming froma theme I am calling Sophies Dreams the name of mymaternal grandmother who was an amazing inuence inmy life. If I were to choose a new name for myself or eventake on a pseudonym it would be Sophie. These paintings

inspired by my dreamare often allegoricaFemale gures, anoccasionally stronanimal subjects, arplaced in blissful naural settings. Eacpainting is steeped istory and metaphor.

You never knowwhat medium Sophieuh, Pat, will dip hebrush into. She saysI paint mostly in oils

sometimes watercoor, and am enjoyinexperimenting witmixed mediums. Buwhatever she chooseyou know it will bthe perfect pairing foher message.

While she enjoymatching her artworto a welcoming walshe also delights inurturing talent in

student so that he/shcan create his/her owpersonal masterpieceI have been teaching in this area sinc2007. Many of my students are successfullshowing and sellintheir own work. Heclasses are ongoingStudents work indvidually at their ow

pace, in mediums otheir choice with pre-determined goals. Classes are ifour-week sessions, four hours each. The cost for four lessons is $180.00.

The Calderone Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.. Stop in and see Pat, ocall her at (706) 746-5540 or email: [email protected]. www.artsource-now.com. Help celebrate herst anniversary in her creative corner of the Sky.1st Anniversary Celebration and Open House, Saturday, June 15, 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Register for a free classRefreshments provided.
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The Art of Joshua GrantT

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a two-thou-sand milehike to get aguy thinkingabout his life.

J o s h u aGrant, artist,c r a f t s m a n ,m u s i c i a n ,instrument-builder, andchef, wentto collegeto learn theculinary arts.In spite ofhis estimablegifts as achef, cookingwas not histrue calling.Production line foods never tapped into his creative spirit,so he decided to take a break and make the Appalachian

Trail trek from Georgia to Maine. Why? It was somethinghed always wanted to do, and he needed a change ofscenery. Then somewhere around the Shenandoahs hehad an epiphany.

He had read the Foxre series. The substance of thosebooks deeply resonated with him. In the third book achapter on banjo making grabbed hold of his imagination.Perhaps the real recipe taken from his culinary experiencehad little to do with cooking but more to do with soul-food; that is, mixing together all the ingredients of onespassions to create a satisfying sustenance.

So when Grant was hiking alone on the Trail he thoughta lot about what direction his life was taking and the leg-acy he might leave behind. Grant is a conservationist. Herespects the land and forests that cover our Eastern sea-board. Immersed in their beauty, his creative res werestoked. He felt the spirit of the trees. In tune with theirenergy, he believed their essence, if used correctly, wouldtransfer to the products made from their wood.

The timber, Grants talent, and his passion, whirled to-gether in a delicious concoction. In a matter of monthswhat he learned on the Trail simmered down to a ne reduc-tion and he found himself back in college, studying art this

time. On th

side he wal e a r n i nhow to plabanjo, clawh a m m estyle. He waf a s c i n a t ewith thbanjo soundnot thsnare drumclunk ometal banjos, but thwarm, sonorous reverberation ogourd, woodand naturamaterials.

G o u r d syou say? Yesgourds. Ac

cording to Grant, archaeologists have found millennia-olgourd vessels, inlaid with abalone that have survived in

excellent condition.Grant says, Maybe the reason I love natural material

so much is that I grew up in Nanatahala. My daddy was oldschool and hardworking. His hands were geared for nding aws. If it aint perfect, it aint right, hed say.

The rst banjo I showed him had over two hundredseams. In two seconds he found the one seam that wa1/32nd of an inch o. He asked, What happened here?

Grant adds, My daddy is my best, and my hardest critic. Maybe thats what keeps me aiming for perfection.

Grant is a young man with plenty of miles left in his LifWalk. Already he has reinvented himself more than oncebut this last shift to banjo making seems to be a long-termromance with gourd and string. His work is a feast for theear and eye and based upon his membership in Handmadin America, it is of legacy-quality.

To learn more about his work and see his banjos rsthand, nd Grant Custom Banjos on Facebook or visiwww.grantcustombanjos.com (on the web soon). Emahim at [email protected].

So take it from a guy who unplugged from the chaos oa techno world and just went acoustic. You have to lovethe way that sounds.

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Bloom FestivalCome one, come all, Come Rain or Come Shine isthe message that Paula Walsh, Chair of Mountains inBloom, a fundraiser for The Bascom visual arts center,would like to broadcast. From Thursday, July 11, throughSunday, July 14, there are opportunities to participate for all,and certainly, all can benet from gardening tips from theexperts, horticultural education and the visual treat of gor-geous blooms in varied displays and featured gardens. Gar-deners and oral arrangers and photographers are invitedto enter the juried ower, horticulture and photography

shows, on display on Friday and Saturday throughout TheBascoms campus.

The events on Thursday, July 11, include a luncheon andlecture by Kathryn Greeley, author of The Collected Tabletop,at 11:30 am and a Volunteer Appreciation Party with specialguests Margot Shaw, founder/editor in chief of Flower Mag-azine, and Robert Balentine, CEO of Balentine LLC and leadsponsor, from 4 to 6 pm. On Friday and Saturday, July 12 and13, fabulous private gardens will be on tour from 9 :00 A.M.to 4:00 P.M., along with box lunches on The Bascom Terrace.Mountains in Bloom will culminate with a festive BenefactorParty at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn on Sunday, July 14 at6:00 P.M.

All-encompassing in its scope, this garden festival will fea-ture a special non-judged Professional Class of oral design-ers arrangements, on display in the Bascoms Atrium... Otherclasses of exhibits include Interpretation, where the arrangerinterprets a painting. This years painting is Collecting Mossby Krista Harris, one of four artists featured in The Bascomscurrent exhibition, Southern Lights. Many class categoriesare limited, so entrants should submit forms prior to July 3.Entry forms may be printed from the website at www.The-Bascom.org/mountainsinbloomor obtained at The Bascom.

The Horticulture Division showcases a variety of plants incategories such as Native and Non-Native Cut Specimens,

Plants in Containers, Succulents (including a special exhibit ofsucculents grown by John Bills), Troughs, and Old Friends,plants owned more than ve years.

A third facet of the show is a professional and amateurPhotography Division, based on themes of the show: Sim-ply Flowers and Come Rain or Come Shine. This is for en-trants ages 18 and older. Submissions are being accepted untilJune 21.

For more information on Mountains in Bloom and for tick-ets, go to www.mountainsinbloom.com or contact ClaireCameron, Events Manager, at (828)787-2882 [email protected].

The Bascoms Mountains in Bloom Festival is set forThursday, July 11 through Sunday July, 14
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Chamber Music FestivalT

he Highlands-Cashiers

Chamber Music Fes-tival is nalizing plans

for its ambitious 2013 sea-son, stretching from June 28through August 11.

Because of the July 4thweekend, our opening con-certs will be a little earlierthan usual next summer weopen on June 28th-29th withWilliam Preucil and friendsfor a weekend of brilliant

string playing, says ArtisticDirector Dr. William Ransom.Highlights will include thefestival debut of the dash-ing young Concertmaster ofthe Atlanta Symphony, DavidCoucheron, and his talentedsister pianist Julie. Other new-comers include English utistAnthony Reiss in a program enti-tled The Magic Flute and clarinet-ist Roeland Hendrikx from Belgium.It wouldnt be summer without The

Eroica Trio, and they will be joinedby special guests in Eroica Plus!

The Vega Quartet will be back,and we will have some fun with an-other Jazz Meets Classics concertfeaturing, this time, the saxophone,with Dwight Andrews. The FestivalChamber Orchestra will once againclose the season at our nal Galawith Mozarts extraordinary Sinfo-nia Concertante.

Concerts will be held at 6:00 p.m.Fridays at the Martin-Lipscomb Per-forming Arts Center in Highlandsand repeated at 5:00 p.m. Satur-days at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library in Ca-shiers. Sunday concerts will be staged at 5:00 p.m. at the Per-forming Arts Center in Highlands and repeated at 5:00 p.m.Mondays at the Cashiers Community Library.

With all that talent, the Highlands Cashiers Chamber MusicFestival cant help but spill out into the twin communities.

Festival favorites The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet willonce again entertain picnic-goers at 5:00 P.M. June 26. Thisfun, free annual outdoor concert will be at the Zachary-Tolbert

House in Cashiers. Bring a picnand blanket and enjoy the music

You can join the Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet for a free concert on Saturday, July 6th from

3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Town Squaron Main Street in Highlands.

The Vega Quartet will oethe free Bach at Bucks at BuckCoee Cafe on Main Street iHighlands at 8:00 P.M. Wedneday, July 17. Theyll also performat 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 24at Bucks at the Crossroads in Cshiers. Bach at Bucks is as natura combination as, well, rich coeand warm, mellow notes.

In addition to its nationall

recognized program of concertthe Highlands-Cashiers Chambe

Music Festival is laced with a series of Feasts of the Festval. Theyre a chance to meet fascinating people and enjomarvelous food and drink in some of the most breathtakinhomes in Western North Carolina. Feasts continue througSeptember and will feature an irresistible series of locationand menus.

For more information about the festival and its full lineuof performances and events, visit www.h-cmusicfestival.oror call (828) 526-9060.

B Luke Osee

Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony, David Coucheron, and his talented sister pianist Julie make theirHighlands debut with the Highlands-Chamber Music Festival.

Artistic Director Dr. William Ransom.
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Junes rae prize benet-ing the Cashiers-GlenvilleFire Department is a fab-

ulous painting called Momand Cubs painted by JudyDurham and donated by Gra-ham and Greta Somerville.Paintings of bears have beensome of the most desiredprizes in past raes, and thisone is sure to be popular!

Judy began painting about

twenty-ve years ago andhas found it to be very thera-peutic. She began by paint-ing horses, dogs and otheranimals but presently paintsbears and natural wildlife. Judy and her husband, Bill,own Cashiers Customs, a furniture design business, whichthey have operated for eleven years. She incorporates

her artwork to go alongwith the furniture designsat their store. You can seemore of Judys art at Ca-shiers Customs located inThe Shoppes of CashiersCommons beyond ZollersHardware - the last buildingon the right.

Viewers are invited to seeeach months rae item ondisplay from 9:00 A.M. to

5:00 P.M., Monday throughSaturday at Betsy PauProperties, 870 Highway64 West, Cashiers, NorthCarolina. Checks can also be

mailed directly to the Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department,P.O. Box 713, Cashiers, North Carolina, 28717. For more in-formation contact Betsy Paul Properties, (828) 743-0880

Betsy Paul Art RafleThe Betsy Paul art rae for the Cashiers Glenville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held on June 28,

in the afternoon. For more information, call (828) 743-0880.

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The Art League of HighlandsT

he June meeting of the ArtLeague of Highlands will fea-ture Peggie Wilcox of Lakemont,

Georgia.From her studio in Lakemont, she

weaves a variety of beautiful andunique baskets from natural bers.Ms. Wilcoxs skills are sought through-out the United States, where she hastraveled to teach basket making atguilds, conferences and art and craftschools. Her work is found in manyprivate collections and is also to beincluded in the Renwick Gallery of the

Smithsonian Institute in Washingtonin October of this year.

Her creations are made from plantmaterials that are renewable, sus-tainable, non-toxic and beautifullycolored. She says of these materialsthat, they hold unending fascinationand inspiration for me and continueto challenge me even after 30 years

of working with them. My seasonrituals of gathering and processing mplant materials are an integral part oeach basket I make and every classteach.

Basket making is an ancient aform rst developed out of necesity. In modern times basket makehave been freed to move from strictfunctional pieces to more sculpturcreations. Ms. Wilcoxs baskets oten are a hybrid of both function ansculpture. Locally, Ms. Wilcox is reresented by the Calderone Gallery

3608 Highway 246 in Sky Valley, Geogia. You can also nd her at www.arsource-now.com.

The public is invited to hear Ms. Wcox speak and see some of her worrst-hand at the meeting on June 24 the Hughes Studio of The Bascom. Scial time begins at 4:30 P.M. with thpresentation starting at 5:00 P.M.

Corbued b Zach Claxo

Each of Peggie Wilcoxs exquisite bas-kets is the product of a lifetime of study

and an artists careful eye.
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The Buddy Holly StoryH

ighlands Playhouse will present the musical Bud-dy: The Buddy Holly Story, June 13 - 30.

The audience will be dancing in the aisles duringthis legendary performance of hits like Oh Boy! RaveOn!, Peggy Sue, Thatll Be The Day!, -- all smash hitsof the golden days of rock n roll.

If you werent born then, or were too young to be apart of this exciting period of musical history, then youwont want to miss out on the electrifying party that isBuddy: The Buddy Holly Story!

Experience the ups and downs of Hollys budding musi-cal career as he strives to fulll his potential genius. This

heart-warming tale of a small town all-American boy is toldwith care, detail and humor. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Storynally explodes into a celebration of youth and lust for lifein a recreation of his last concert at Clear Lake, Iowa. Thisshow is not to be missed as Buddy sings his way throughtwo hours of the best rock n roll songs ever written.

Its a straight ahead, feel-good rave up. Buddy mo-tors along with a gee-whiz innocence... good times raveon for Buddy on Broadway, says The Atlanta Journals

Dan Hubert.Heading the cast are Eric Labanauskas as Buddy Holly

Noah Berry as Jerry Allison, Jimmy Lewis as Big Boppeand Nigel Huckle as Ritchie Valens. They are joined bZach Snyder as Hipockets Duncan, Rachel Schimenti aMaria Elena, Seth Wilson as Norman Petty and SamanthPauly as Vi Petty. Also appearing this season in Buddyare Annabelle Fox, Kacey Willis, Wesley Carpenter anEmmanuel Davis.

Individual tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for childre12 and under. Show times are Tuesday - Saturday at 8:0P.M. and Sunday matinees at 2:00 P.M. For additional in

formation or to order tickets, call the Box Oce at (828526-2695 or email [email protected] Highlands Playhouse is located at 362 Oak Street

Group tickets (10 or more) are available now at savings uto 30 percent. For full sponsorship information, contacChesley Owens at (828) 526-9443 or email [email protected].

We invite you to visit the new Highlands Playhouswebsite at www.highlandsplayhouse.org.

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