Collective Spirits Wine Festival

May 29-30 Highlands. The Bascoms Collective Spirits wine festival features a grand wine tasting with more than 100 domestic and international wines, silent auction, fare by 12 local chefs, and symposiums by leading U.S. wine specialists, all capped off by a gala seated dinner on the art centers new terrace, followed by a live auction of exceptional wines and special wine-related items. Collective Spirits is the first event at the new Bascom, and all proceeds raise money for the nonprofit visual arts center. For tickets, visit www.collectivespirits.com or call (828) 526-4949.