Gibson will read from her novel, Beyond the Point, and then participate in a Q&A with the audience. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be followed by a reception in Furman Hall 217.

Beyond the Point” is set at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where three women—a nationally-ranked point guard, the granddaughter of an Army general and a rebellious Homecoming Queen—are brought together in a story of friendship, heartbreak and resilience.

Copies of the book, published by HarperCollins, will be available at the event and at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on campus.

You’ll never think of the tuba the same way again after experiencing the jaw-dropping artistry of the internationally-renowned tuba player, Velvet Brown and her unforgettable rendition of John Williams’ brilliant Tuba Concerto.

The Day the World Came to Town is the inspiring true story of the small town of Gander, Canada and the goodwill of its residents. In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, 38 jetliners bound for the United States were rerouted for Gander International Airport on the island of Newfoundland. Gander residents greeted stranded passengers with overwhelming kindness, providing for their needs and creating friendships that will last a lifetime.

Peace Voices Adult Writing Workshops offer a place to create for everyone from experienced writers to beginners. Workshops are led by Glenis Redmond, who guides participants as they tell their own stories through the craft of poetry.

Avital meets Avital is a dialogue between two musicians who originate from different worlds but share a common richness of musical heritage. Grammy^®-nominee mandolinist Avi Avital comes from a classical tradition whilst award-winning bass virtuoso and oud player Omer Avital is an acclaimed jazz performer and composer. Avital meets Avital draws on the diverse influences of Moroccan and North African sounds, folkloric and classical traditions, and Israeli harmonies and Mediterranean rhythms, creating a musical melting pot where the finesse of chamber music meets the raw emotional energy of jazz.

Recommended Grade Levels: 3-12

Avi Avital was the first mandolin soloist to be nominated for a classical Grammy® Award. Omer Avital has been named “one of the most exciting musicians to come onto the jazz scene in the last 20 years” (DownBeat). Together, their music uncovers their shared past in a creative blend of Moroccan beats, Israeli harmonies, classical sensibility, and jazz improvisation. It’s also a meeting of two musical backgrounds: the classically-trained Avi “meets” the jazz-trained Omer; tradition meets modernism; East meets West. The result is a “foot-stomping, hip-swaying jazz and Middle Eastern fusion” (Gramophone) that tells a story of self-discovery that is as intimately personal as it is universal.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Peace Center welcomes Jacqueline Woodson, 2018-19 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Woodson’s New York Times bestselling memoir, Brown Girl Dreaming,won the 2014 National Book Award, the Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Honor, and the NAACP Image Award. Brown Girl Dreaming reflects on Woodson’s time spent in Greenville’s African-American area of Nicholtown as a child and revisits the clash of the civil rights era from a young person’s perspective. This homecoming will focus on the power of poetry and dreams.

The Chorale’s Spring Concert will feature choral versions of well-known orchestral works: “Largo” from Dvorak’s New World Symphony, “Nimrod” from Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, and “Adagio for Strings,” by Samuel Barber.  The program will also include some entertaining “choral humor” by various composers, along with a showcase performance by one of the Upstate’s premier high school choirs.

Sip Champagne, Savor Delights and Experience a One Hour Evening of Contemporary Ballet & Conversations from Choreographers in our Studios. The Studio Series provides an intimate setting to experience contemporary dance. This unique one hour of ballet, bubbly and sweets is a talked about Ballet Spartanburg event. Bold, unique contemporary pieces choreographed by McCree 0’Kelly, the late Salvatore Aiello staged by Mia Cunningham with permission by Jerri Kumery and Ballet Spartanburg’s Company will be showcased.

ONE DAY ONLY! An outdoor food truck event featuring the best food trucks from all over South Carolina! Bar, music, kids fun all at Bon Secours Wellness Area.

VOTE for your favorite food truck, WIN Free Food, music and more!

Saturday, May 18, 2019
130PM - 630PM
General Admission - 130PM - 630PM
Early Access - 12PM - 130PM

**Ticket sales information coming soon!**

Presented by The Greenville News and USA TODAY Network Events.

Charity Partner: United Way of Greenville County

Hawley Magic is husband and wife duo, Jonathan and Trisha Hawley. Together they have traveled the world with a fresh, slick new approach to magic and illusion that is extremely high energy and action packed. They offer everything in magic from some of the world’s largest one of a kind illusions to never before seen close-up magic featuring Jonathan’s expert sleight of hand. A few of their accomplishments include being finalist on the hit national television show America’s Got Talent, were nominated for Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year while headlining as their resident illusionists, guest stared as the closing act for the world’s biggest magic convention in Blackpool, UK, featured on ITV in the UK, and were also a headline act on board Disney Cruises as the resident illusionists. Hawley Magic creates an exceptional show that will leave you on the edge of you seat!

If you like cornbread, hush puppies, sweet tea & barbecue, you’re gonna love the Malpass Brothers. This is music steeped in the legacy of the Louvin Brothers, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Hank Williams, Sr. & others. Count on classic, real country & on new Malpass tunes. Count on a couple of old-time traditional gospels, some big, high man-hair, & maybe an Elvis twitch or two. This engaging concert becomes a magnetic time-traveling journey to when a calmer rhythm reigned supreme. The music they do, they do because this music speaks to them & speaks to the souls of its listeners. For the Malpass Brothers, traditional country music is the ‘real deal’ – every song portrays life’s joys, heartaches, problems & happiness. It comes from the heart, has depth & truth. Nothing is sugar coated. Our goal, really, is to see this music be revived, to help ensure it doesn’t fade away.

Escape (stylized as E5C4P3 on the album cover) is the 7th studio album by Journey, released in 1981. It topped the American Billboard 200 chart & features 4 hit Billboard Hot 100 singles-"Don't Stop Believin'" (#9), "Who's Crying Now" (#4), "Still They Ride" (#19) & "Open Arms" (#2) plus rock radio staple "Stone in Love." It was certified 9x platinum & sold over twelve million copies worldwide, making it the band's most successful studio album. BJS offers a unique concert experience by recreating classic albums in a live performance setting with a first class lighting & video production. A selected album is performed in its entirety by a group of hand-picked musicians specifically selected for each album. With no sonic detail being overlooked, the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album. Following the album & a brief intermission, they return to the stage to perform a collection of greatest hits by the evening's artist.

Edgar Loudermilk’s signature voice, bass skills & songwriting are a family tradition for this Louvin Brothers’ descendant. Having experienced a long tenure of performing, including several industry awards, with IIIrd Tyme Out, Rhonda Vincent & Marty Raybon. The 2016 release of “Georgia Maple” debuting at #4 on the Billboard charts in 2016. A highly anticipated new release on Pinecastle Records is scheduled for the summer of 2018. Jeff Autry, long admired for his guitar skills, toured 14 years with John Cowan Band as well as Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Tim O’Brien, Peter Rowan,the Lynn Morris Band, Yonder Mountain String Band & the Travelin’ McCourys. Lizzy Long, singing, playing the Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, resonator banjo,has paired up with Little Roy Lewis from the legendary Lewis Family. Little Roy plays Banjo, Guitar & Crazy, Little Roy is awfully hard to overlook. Nathan Stewart,Haley Stiltner,Tyler Biddix & Bennett Boswell round out the show.

No two board and staff relationships look the same – but those with strong relationships share many of the same characteristics. What does it look like to have a healthy and engaging relationship between board and staff? What strategies can staff use to deepen their relationship with board members? We’ll discuss common frustrations of the board and staff relationship and share practical ideas to turn these frustrations into strengths.

Let your voice be heard. Click here to answer a quick one question survey about your board and staff relationship. We’ll use your responses to help customize content for the session and address the issues you struggle with the most when building relationships with your board.

Addy Matney is a consultant with 18 years of community relations and nonprofit board experience. She focuses on strengthening organizational capacity through strategic planning, board development, and organizational assessment. She currently serves as VP of Community Relations for TMPR. Previously she served as a consultant with SE Consulting, Inc.

An active volunteer for numerous organizations, Addy has served as Board Chair for the Greenville Transit Authority, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and the Piedmont Health Foundation.

AUDITION INFORMATION:
-Auditions open for woman ages 25 and up.
-Sunday, May 19th and Monday, May 20th at the Greenwood Community Theatre.
-Time-6:00 P.M.
-Please arrive between 15 and 30 minutes early to fill out the appropriate paperwork.
-All audition material will be provided!
-Auditionees will be asked to read from the script.
-Auditionees need to be able to play ages 44-77 convincingly.
-No previous acting experience required.
-Please be prepared to provide ALL scheduling conflicts and availability - bring your planner and other extracurricular schedules to be sure that all schedule details are provided.

Rehearsal Schedule:
-Read Thru-May 26th at 3:00
-Rehearsals will begin on June 25th
-Rehearsals will be mostly on weeknights starting at 7:00, some Saturday mornings/afternoons, and some Sunday afternoons as needed.
-Scheduling conflicts starting August 5th until the end of the run will seriously effect casting.

SHOW DATES: August 15-18 and August 23-25
August 15,16,17, and 23 at 7:30
August 18,24, and 25 at 2:00

The Treasure:
Over $3,000 in cash and gift cards!

When: Saturday, May 18th, 2019   Rain date May 19th.

Time:  Check-in 11:30-12:30    12:30 Participants are given Treasure location clues and map for planning

1pm- Boat Release    Boats must return by 4pm Social 4:30 Award Presentations

Start Location:  Break on the Lake.  The 1 pm start, we will use a “Split Start”: First 5 minutes all boats remain at ideal speed and are pre-assigned a 1st individual specific location to find within 1 mile of break.  This assures all boats leave safely and are divided for the first location.

Entry:  Free online entry if before May 4th. After May 4th $20 entry per boat, Day of event $30 entry per boat.

30 bonus points if register before March 15,
15 bonus points are awarded for boats who register before April 1. 1
10 bonus points if register between April 1 – April 25th.

Participants: You may have as many participants as you want in each boat.  We suggest include someone who knows the lake, someone to take pictures and video, a captain and fun folks!

Learn about the health benefits and claims of the worlds second most consumed beverage...TEA! Join us for an informative and fascinating class with Steve Lorch, CEO of Table Rock Company, Ltd. & RN/BSN with 30 years of medical experience. Lorch, a certified tea specialist will be speaking about the health benefits and claims of tea. Enjoy tea tastings and samples all night.

Attendees can buy three 1 oz. teas and get one 1 oz. tea for FREE! Good for the night of the event only.

Connect Lake Greenwood will launch its fourth annual “Life on the Lake Summit - Friendraiser” event to report on upcoming lake plans, educate the community, and connect residents and interested lake supporters with local elected officials. The event will feature a welcome reception, entertainment, door prizes, and exhibitors. Anticipated attendance is over 500 Lake Greenwood residents and supporters.

You don’t want to miss this evening to learn exciting announcements about Lake Greenwood!

In 2019, there will be over $1000 worth of door prizes- don’t miss out!!  NEW FOR 2019- Silent Auction starts at 5:30pm. 

Meacham will speak on "Understanding Trump: The Meaning of an American Milestone." Moderated by Craig Melvin '01, co-host of NBC's Today Show. Meacham's new book, "The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels," examines today's American politics and life by looking back at critical times in U.S. history when hope overcame division and fear. The event is free and open to the public; seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. Doors open at 6 p.m. Leonard Auditorium, Main Building.

"Crunchin hard rock is the drivin part. brittle countryish balladry the cryin, with the two linked by a heavy dose of Led Zeppelinphilia. If Paul Westerberg had grown up worshipping Angus Young instead of Alex Chilton, the replacements might have sounded something like this Atlanta band." -Rolling Stone Magazine

Serving as the flagship ensemble for the Piccolo Spoleto Celtic Arts Series. Charleston, S.C. based Taylor Festival Choir brings its harmonies and professional fiddlers to present its international Celtic program at the historic First Baptist Church in Greenwood, S.C.

The Skunk Farm is a unique music and camping venue in Upstate South Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We host two yearly music festivals. SpringSkunk Music Fest takes place the second weekend of April, and the Albino Skunk Music Festival takes place the first weekend in October.  Both are often called “SkunkFest” by our attendees and artists.  Originally founded as a bluegrass music festival, SkunkFest now features all sorts of mostly acoustic music – including Americana, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Alt. Country, Acoustic, Roots and Bluegrass.  We’re proud of our eclectic mix of music – check out this year’s line-up.

The Upstate of South Carolina has, arguably, one of the highest concentrations of Scots-Irish descendants in the country. A great event for the whole family, this two-day festival was created in 2006 as a tribute to the region's Celtic forebears, and includes a parade, music, athletic competition and dancing. Friday: Great Scot! parade downtown and Ceilidh music on the TD Stage in the Peace Center Amphitheater. Saturday: Scottish Games at Furman.