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The annual, immersive ar ts event will take place Saturday, May 14, in downtown Highlands.
e love the word meander. It suggests a slow pace, a leisurely saunter, a sense of wonder. Or a winding curve or river.
That’s why it perfectly captures Highlands and the scene that will unfold amidst a new spring in our quaint downtown on Saturday, May 14.
Kaye McHan, executive director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands. “Some of our best talent and examples of Highlands-area artistry will be on display and, of course, our shops and restaurants will be ready to serve.”
Meander in May is a free, self-guided event organized by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands that will bring 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.
Traditional bluegrass, Americana, folk, and jazz sounds will fill the mountain air, with performances by Charles Wood, Blue Ridge JAM, Silly Ridge Trio, Crisp Brown Aulisio, and Peggy Marra. Festivities will begin at 11:00 A.M. and culminate with a 6:00 P.M. concert in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park by long-running 80s tribute band The Breakfast Club – the kickoff of Saturdays on Pine, a series of outdoor summer concerts. (The evening prior, the Johnny Webb Band will perform at Town Square, the first Friday Night Live show of the season.)
“It truly is an immersive and interactive arts experience,” says
Maps with a list of the day’s activities will be available. Parking
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