Lamont Landers will play at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Throughout the year, the Center for Life Enrichment throws open its doors inside the Peggy Crosby Center to welcome the public for all sorts of learning opportunities. From political discussions, to historical lectures, to wine tastings – CLE does it all.
On Sunday, the focus will shift to entertainment as CLE hosts its third annual Porchfest at locations all over Highlands.
The Highlands Porchfest Music Festival will take place from 1 – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Over 40 musicians of various styles and genres will perform across 14 venues in the heart of downtown Highlands.
One new and notable performance included in this year’s lineup is soul and funk artist, Lamont Landers. An Alabama native, Landers became an overnight YouTube sensation, and went viral following his performances on the popular reality tv contest, “America’s Got Talent.” He has since performed twice on Steve Harvey’s “Showtime at the Apollo.” Also returning this year is American Idol finalist and R&B singer Jerius Duncan, local legend and cover artist Zorki, and Asheville singer-songwriter Lindsay McCargar. The festival’s entire musician lineup can be found online at highlandsporchfest.com.
“Live music is a powerful force and a gift of displayed talents, storytelling of experiences and expression of emotions,” said Fallon Hovis, CLE Executive Director and Porchfest Festival Director. “It is our honor to present this experience to our community so that everyone, of all ages, can experience the impact that live music can have on the mind and soul.”
New venues this year will include Fern of Highlands on Spring Street, Mountain Life Properties (off of Maple Street, High Country Wine and Provisions (next to Highlands Smokehouse), Art Highlands Gallery on N. 4th Street, and Stubborn Seeds, also on N. 4th Street. Confirmed repeat venues this year include Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, Satulah Brewing Company, Midpoint Restaurant and Bar, The Ugly Dog Public House, The High Dive, Town Square, The Bascom, Highlands Wine Shoppe, Highlands Smokehouse, and First Presbyterian Church.
Several of the host locations will be offering food and drink specials during Porchfest.
Highlands Porchfest is free to attend, made possible by the generous contributions of sponsors and volunteers. For more information about Highlands Porchfest, or to view all artist and venue information, visit highlandsporchfest.com, call 828-526-8811, or email info@highlandsporchfest.com.
The Center for Life Enrichment is celebrating its 30th year of bringing unique educational programming to Highlands in 2023. The organization got off the ground in 1992 and presented its first series of programs in 1993. Since that time, CLE has grown its audience base to include more than 500 members and supporters