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Submitted Photo Hike & Mic events are Friday, April 29 from 1-3 p.m. at Brushy Face Preserve and Saturday, April 30 from 1-3 p.m. at Sunset Rock & Highlands Biological Station.
For festival-goers looking to enjoy more music and revelry alongside the beauty of the mountains in the resort town of Highlands, N.C., Bear Shadow music festival announces a selection of experiences sure to delight, including an intimate acoustic evening with critically-acclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriters Suzy Bogguss, Gretchen Peters and Matraca Berg. Guided biological hikes that culminate in acoustic performances, musician clinics from headlining acts and soulful fitness sessions in the park are also planned throughout the weekend-long event April 29 – May 1.
“Highlands is such a special mountain retreat in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. We want to continue to complement the natural beauty of the area with one-of-a kind musical experiences for our guests,” said Casey Reid, festival director. “We’re fortunate to be able to provide special moments for music fans to interact with the talented roster of Bear Shadow musicians while enjoying the best of Highlands.”
The roster of Bear Shadow music festival experiential events includes:
• “Wine, Women and Song” – Join critically acclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriters Suzy Bogguss, Gretchen Peters and Matraca Berg for an intimate evening of acoustic song, conversation and fine wines at Skyline Lodge, overlooking the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Wine, Women & Song will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $125.
• “Hike & Mic” – Enjoy a guided adventure through Highlands’ forests and trails followed by acoustic performances by Bear Shadow performers Wild Rivers and Jamestown Revival at the conclusion of the hike. Hike & Mic events are Friday, April 29 from 1-3 p.m. at Brushy Face Preserve and Saturday, April 30 from 1-3 p.m. at Sunset Rock & Highlands Biological Station. Tickets are $65.
• Bearfoot in the Park – Join instructors from The Works – Charleston’s Sweat Studio for a one-hour soulful fitness combining vinyasa yoga, meditation, breathwork, plyometrics, core and strength work at Kelsey Hutchinson Park in downtown Highlands. Bearfoot in the Park sessions are free and will be held from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Reservations are recommended.
Tickets are on sale now. For tickets and reservations, visit bearshadownc.com.
Musician clinics hosted by Bear Shadow performers are also being planned. More details to come. Sign up for the Bear Shadow newsletter at bearshadownc.com for the latest updates.