Special Events

Highlands Porchfest is a walk-around music festival organized and presented by the Center For Life Enrichment. This event is FREE to attend and features over 26 musicians performing at 11 downtown businesses, including The Bascom, from 1:00-6:00pm on Sunday September 19th 2021.

For a list of hosting venues, musician line up and other details, please visit http://www.highlandsporchfest.com/. 

Join us "after hours" for a free public reception for the opening of our three new Fall exhibits:

• Bunzl Gallery: RE: PLAY! Contemporary Sculpture
• Joel Gallery: Art League of Highlands-Cashiers
• Thompson Gallery: Craft to Art Series: Mosaics

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Enjoy fantastic barbecue and small-batch bourbon at Sip and Wine 2021, a fundraiser to support The Bascom!

The 10th annual pottery show and sales event will be held in the historic Dave Drake Studio Barn, formerly known as Crane’s riding stable. Enjoy wonderful and beautiful handmade pottery including both functional wares and sculpture. All work is made by studio members and made in the Dave Drake Studio. Those wishing to have their work featured in the show should contact Frank Vickery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.