mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as its rags-to-riches princess. Maestro Emmanuel Villaume leads a delightful cast, which includes mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as Cinderella’s Prince Charming, soprano Jessica Pratt as her Fairy Godmother, and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe and bass- baritone Laurent Naouri as her feuding guardians. MET:Rigoletto Live | January 29, 12:55pm Tony Award–winning director Bartlett Sher creates a bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy, resetting the opera’s action in 1920s Europe, with Art Deco sets by Michael Yeargan and elegant costumes by Catherine Zuber. Baritone Quinn Kelsey, a commanding artist at the height of his powers, brings his searing portrayal of the title role to the Met for the first time, starring alongside soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda and tenor Piotr Beczala as the Duke of Mantua, with Maestro Daniele Rustioni on the podium. James Gregory: Crockpots and Chicken Legs | February 25, 7:30pm For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch. James does not “tip-toe” through life as if he’s walking on broken glass or egg shells. That style is evident on stage as well. He is not politically correct. Much of his humor is centered on brilliant observations of crazy relatives and people obsessed with the slightest change in weather conditions - now referred to as global warming. He delights in poking fun at modern sensitive parents and out-of-control environmentalists. Gregory has been quoted as saying, “If you want me to be concerned about endangered species, you need to convince me that we’re about out of chickens. Highlands Playhouse | highlandsplayhouse.org 362 Oak St, Highlands Meet me in St. Louis | December 3, 6pm In the year before the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, the four Smith daughters learn lessons of life and love, even as they prepare for a reluctant move to New York. White Christmas | December 4, 6pm In the year before the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, the four Smith daughters
learn lessons of life and love, even as they prepare for a reluctant move to New York. Miracle on 34th Street | December 5, 3pm Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy’s following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity. The Scott & Patti Holiday Spectacular | December 9 - 12 America’s “Best Cabaret Act” (Creative Loafing ) The Scott & Patti Show brings you an all-new Holiday extravaganza perfect for the whole family (especially your weird uncle)! Join Scott & Patti as they celebrate the season through songs, dances, side splitting comedy and a bevy of special guests. Remember Andy Williams and his annual Christmas Special? Well, Scott and Patti guarantee to bring back a nostalgic Yule of yesteryear that is warmer than your Aunt Fanny’s fluffy poinsettia sweater. Highlands Recreation Center | highlandsnc.org/recreation 600 N 4th St, Highlands | (828) 526-3556 Skate Park The areas only skateboard park. Kids and adults of all ages gather here to practice their skateboarding tricks, learn to skate or scooter. There is no fee for the park, all are welcome. Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders’ Park foundersparkhighlands.org | 411-499 Pine St, Highlands Light Up The Park | Now - January 2022 It’s the moment children who are young and old have been waiting for all year! The park is dark but there is a hum of excitement as people gather and share candy canes and hot chocolate waiting for the program to begin. It’s coming together to share traditions of reading the Christmas story, singing carols and wait for it..... Santa arrives and Lights the Park with millions of twinkling lights! There is a sense of magic at the first blink of twinkling Christmas lights and that magic will happen at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park starting 6pm on November 27th. Evenings set amongst the softly lit trees of the park, joy and laughter from the ice skating rink, it’s all available for you throughout the holiday season.
Winter Event Highlights
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