25 CONCERTS
Friday (6 PM - New Time) & Sunday (5 PM) concerts are at the Highlands Performing Arts Center
Saturday and Monday concerts (both 5 PM) are at the Albert Carlton Library in Cashiers
- Grand Opening Receptions
- 30 internationally acclaimed musicians
- Solo works to large chamber ensembles
- Feasts of the Festival
- Open rehearsals
- Final Gala Concert and Dinner
Feasts of the Festival
Every season the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival offers an opportunity to meet
interesting people and enjoy wonderful food and drink in the setting of some of the area’s most
beautiful and elegant private homes and restaurants. These annual FEASTS provide important
and vital financial support to the Festival which allows us to bring world-class chamber music
to the mountains each year. JOIN US at this season’s events by calling the HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL office at 828-526-9060.
French Garden Party – 8 Places
Friday, June 25 – 6:30PM - $125/person
Hosts: Tim & Gail Hughes
Menu: Bourbon Glazed Salmon accompanied with fine
wines. Champagne/cocktails overlooking the gardens
Gourmet Dinner “On the (Abrams) Verandah” – 20 Places
Wednesday, July 21 – 7PM - $135/person
Hosts: Ann Abrams & …On the Verandah
Menu: Passed hors d’oeuvres; gazpacho, 2 choices of entrée
and dessert paired with specialty wines
Feasting with “All in the Family” Musicians – 25 Places
The Albers Trio, Kate and William Ransom
Sunday, July 25 – 7:15PM - $100/person
Hosts: Kay Kramer & Frank Cohen
Menu: Shrimp & grits bar, passed seafood & seasonal
vegetable specialties, "meat lovers" beef tenderloin
An Evening with Julia – 10 Places
Saturday, July 31 – 7PM - $125/person
Hosts: Minnie Bob & Michael Campbell
Menu: Beef Bourguignon, American Cabernet from
Campbell’s private wine cellar, and special additions
Maine Meets the Mountains-Lobster Fest at
Continental Cliffs – 4 Places
Wednesday, August 4 – 6PM - $150/person
Hosts: David and Marsha Snyder
Menu: Lobster, scallops, steamed clams plus
traditional seafood sides
Louisiana Feast with Cashiers Mountain Top View – 18 Places
Thursday, August 12 – 6:30PM - $150/person
Hosts: Judy & Louis Freeman/Ann & Dick Strub
Menu: Traditional Louisiana Fare
Country Feast at Frog Pond Farm – 18 Places
Wednesday, August 25 – 6:30PM - $125/person
Hosts: Paula & Barry Jones
Menu: Cocktails in Jones’ famous flower garden,
local trout and homegrown organics
Champagne Brunch in the Vineyard – 24 Places
Sunday, September 12 – 12:30PM - $100/person
Hosts: Carolyn & Rhett Tanner
Menu: Smoked Salmon, stuffed quail with truffled
grits, tomato casserole, peach trifle and more!
Art, Food and Wine – 20 Places
Tuesday, September 14 – 6:30 PM - $125/person
Hosts; John Collette Fine Art & Wolfgang’s Restaurant
Menu: A Special Dinner from Wolfgang’s private
recipe book paired with his favorite wines
“A Few of Our Favorite Things” – 10 Places
Saturday, September 18 – 6:30 PM - $125/person
Hosts: Sandy & John Barrow
Menu: Appetizers of shellfish, artichokes and cheeses;
Saute de Boeuf A La Parisienne and accompaniments
Fall Plantation Feast: Carolina Cuisine – 14 Places
Sunday, September 19 – 6:30 PM - $125/person
Hosts: Margo & Julian Franklin/Carol & Norman Avinger
Menu: Chicken Pilau, individual tomato pies, kudzu
rolls and other surprises!
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William Ransom Artistic Director |
Nancy Gould-Aaron Executive Director |
Lucas Drew Artistic Director Emeritus |