What’s happening this week

Nov. 29

Highlands Ice Rink open at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

Ice Rink Schedule:

Open November 7, 2019 – March 1, 2020

Thursday’s 1-8 p.m.

Friday’s and Saturday’s 1-10 p.m.

Sunday’s 1-5 p.m.

Mondays and Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. (Group Booking & Parties)

Christmas Holiday Schedule:

In addition to above schedule we will be open

Wednesday, November 27

Monday, December 23

Monday, December 30 thru Wednesday, January 1

1-8 p.m.

Closed:

November 22nd, Thanksgiving Day

December 24th, Christmas Eve

December 25th, Christmas Day

Schedule subject to change depending on Weather!!!

Christmas Tree Lighting in Cashiers at The Village Green in 2018. Read last year’s article HERE.

Christmas On the Green: You may have seen The Village Green in bloom in summer. Have you seen it glow in the winter? Join us for “Christmas On the Green,” one of Cashiers favorite holiday traditions. The 13-plus acre park in the heart of Cashiers will feature thousands of twinkling lights from Thanksgiving weekend until New Year’s Day. This is the sixth year that The Village Green will be making spirits merry and bright. “Christmas On the Green” kicks off the holiday season with an afternoon and evening of festivities Friday, November 29. Santa will visit with children of all ages from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Gazebo of The Village Green at the crossroads of Highways 64 and 107 in Cashiers. Bring your wishes and a camera for a photo with the jolly couple. The evening continues with holiday music for the Cashiers Christmas Tree Lighting celebration from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. “Christmas On the Green” will also feature warm drinks and tasty treats, including s-more making around The Village Green fire pit. The magic holiday sparkle happens when the switch is flipped to illuminate the beautiful 60-foot spruce in the center of the village of Cashiers. This year, retailers and businesses in the village core are joining in the festivities and holiday lights display. Stores will stay open late for Christmas shopping and several restaurants will feature live music. Parking is available at the entrance near the Gazebo, off of Highway 64 East, and at the entrance to Village Commons on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers. “The Village Green is distinctive in that it is a free, public park for everyone to enjoy,” said Self. “However, the park receives no public funding and relies on the generosity of individual donors for its operation.” To learn more about The Village Green, including a calendar of events click HERE.

Nov. 30

Christmas Tree lighting in Highlands at 6 p.m. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Nov. 30. Read last year’s article HERE.

Highlands Christmas Tree Lighting: The Annual Town Lighting in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street is at 6 p.m. Sat., Nov. 30 with Silly Ridge Roundup performing. Cookies, hot chocolate, and glow stick necklaces will be given out. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to hear Christmas wishes and pose for photos from 7-9 p.m.

Dec. 6

Highlands PAC presents the next installment of Great Art on Screen: The Prado Museum, A COLLECTION OF WONDERS.

Great Art on Screen: The Highlands Performing Arts Center and the Bascom, Visual Arts Center will present the next installment of Great Art on Screen: The Prado Museum, A COLLECTION OF WONDERS on Friday, December 6 at 5:30 pm. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the storied Prado Museum – one of the most-visited museums in the world. Hosted by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, this cinematic journey offers viewers a spell-binding experience, telling the story of Spain and beyond, through the works of Vélazquez, Rubens, Titian, Mantegna, Bosch, Goya, El Greco, and more. Join us and your friends for the optional dinner afterwards at Meritage. Please call to make your reservations: 828.526.1019 and be sure to mention Great Art on Screen. Tickets are available online: www.highlandspac.org or www.highlandsperformingarts.com or at the door. Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands.