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April Events

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

Bluegrass Wednesday

6:00 P.M., The Ugly Dog Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog! Seating starts at 5:30 P.M., music starts at 6:00 P.M.. Come enjoy dinner and your favorite bluegrass band, Nitrograss! theuglydogpub.com

May Events

SATURDAY, MAY 6

National Theatre Live: The Crucible

1:00 P.M., Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center

Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial. highlandsperformingarts.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Easter Egg Hunt

11:00 A.M., Village Green. Easter Egg Hunt is for all children 11 years and younger. The Literacy Council of Cashiers and The Albert Carlton Library will be there to hand out books, as well as the Easter Bunny for photo ops. We ask that attendees bring their own baskets and cameras to the egg hunt. villagegreencashiersnc.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

1st Annual Highlands Dog Show

2:00 - 5:00 P.M., Kelsey Hutchinson Park

An event of fun celebrating the dogs of Highlands where awards are given out to the best in each category. The informal judging will have you in stitches as the awards for Looks Like Owner, Ugliest Dog, Waggiest Tail, and the list goes on. The entree fee is Free. Sponsored by Landmark Realty Group and The Park on Main Hotel.

WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 19 – OCTOBER 25

Locally Grown on The Green

2:00 – 5:00 P.M., The Village Green Commons

Naturally raised meat and dairy items, fresh eggs, jams, pickles, freshly baked bread and delicious granola.

Fresh cut flowers or plant your entryway with locally grown perennials. Always fresh. Always local. villagegreencashiersnc.com/locally-grown-on-the-green

April 28-30

Bear Shadow Music Festival Winfield Farms in Scaly Mountain

This three-day outdoor event packs a roster of standout talent and an eclectic mix of genres and artists. bearshadownc.com

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Pop Up Pipers

4:30 - 5:00 P.M., around Highlands

Join us the first Saturday of the month, May through October for Highlands Bagpipers. highlandschamber.org

FRIDAY, MAY 19

Friday Night Live

6:00 - 8:30 P.M., Highlands Town Square

These concerts offer the chance to hear some of the finest music the region has to offer and are free to everyone. highlandschamber.org

Saturday, May 20

Meander in May Downtown Highlands

A free, self-guided event bringing together artists and artisans with residents and visitors. Live musical performances and demonstrations – including jewelry making, painting, woodworking and more – will take place at various points throughout the downtown area. highlandschamber.org

FRIDAY, MAY 26

Groovin’ on The Green

6:30 P.M., The Village Green

The Village Green continues its FREE summer concert series on the Commons Lawn featuring some favorite groups and perhaps a few new ones as well. villagegreencashiersnc.com/concerts