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News & Events
Check out the Community Calendar for a list of more
community events taking place in Highland County!
Community Listening Sessions
Monday, June 22: 7pm at Stonewall Ruritan Club in McDowell
The future of The Highland Center is at an important crossroads. We invite you participate in one of our upcoming listening sessions. The decisions we make in the coming months will affect the organization, the building, and the broader community, and we want those decisions to be informed by your feedback.
Those unable to attend may share thoughts by emailing director@thehighlandcenter.org. Due to the volume of responses, staff may not be able to reply individually right away.
Highland Farmers' Market
Fridays June -September
3:30-6pm
Visit The Highland Center each Friday afternoon from 3:30–6pm! Shop fresh, local produce, handmade goods, and more while connecting with the growers and makers in your community. Celebrate the summer season, gather with neighbors, and enjoy the best of what local has to offer.
Family Contra Dance - Summer Dance Wednesday
Wednesday, June 17
6pm
Join The Highland Center for our first ever Contra Dance! This is a perfect way to gather friends and family of all ages and try something new. A lesson will be offered at 6pm followed by a dance. Bill Wellington will call and live music offered from The Rythmajigs.
See below for our upcoming Line Dancing and Waltz Events!
Cost is just $5 for those 12 and up and $3 for kids 4-11.
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Tuesday Talks
2nds Tuesdays at 2pm
Join us for our free, monthly Tuesday Talk series! Each month features a conversation on a fascinating topic including everything from raising water buffalo and mushroom foraging to history and the arts.
July 14: Small Farmer Resources
August 11: Michael Bedwell's Galapagos Experience
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Shape Note Singing Weekend
Friday, June 26 - Saturday, June 27
Experience the powerful, spine-tingling tradition of shape note singing at The Highland Center! Rooted in early American folk and sacred music, shape note singing is a vibrant, participatory form of four-part a cappella singing where everyone is welcome — no musical experience required. Join us for a weekend of demonstrations, workshops, and community sing-alongs celebrating this uniquely American musical tradition and the joy of singing together.
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Summer Dance Wednesdays
May - August
Get ready to move, laugh, and connect this summer at the Summer Wednesday Dance Series at The Highland Center in Monterey, Virginia. From lively square dances to elegant waltzes, each evening offers a welcoming, family-friendly opportunity to enjoy music and movement together.
No experience? No problem. Every event is designed for beginners and seasoned dancers alike, with friendly instruction and live or guided music to keep things fun and easy to follow. Bring a partner or come solo—you’ll find a community ready to dance with you.
The series kicks off in May and continues monthly through August, featuring:
Family Square Dance (May 20)
Family Contra Dance (June 17)
Country Line Dancing (July 22)
Waltz Workshop & Dance (August 12)
With affordable ticket options and a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Highland County.
Get tickets now!
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