The Competitive Shag Association is coming to the Upstate! The best shaggers in the south will compete for prize money on May 10 & 11. Become a sponsor of this even and receive your choice of reserved tables and special sponsor benefits.
Founded in 1988 by famed puppeteer Allie Scollon and her son John, the Columbia Marionette Theatre (CMT) has established itself as a premiere children’s theatre in South Carolina. Our mission is to entertain and educate children and adults through the long-standing tradition and artistry of puppetry.
Our show: A peppy interpretation of the classic story in which Cinderella is helped by her fairy godmother and the clock at the top of the castle tower to outwit her evil stepmother and win Prince Charming’s heart. Full of humor, warmth, and music, this elaborate production runs 40 minutes and features a clever set and detailed marionettes.
We kick off the 52nd SC Festival of Flowers with highly entertaining and fun-filled events for all ages during our main weekend, June 7 - 9, 2019. We invite you to stroll among our larger than life, “living” topiary sculptures spread throughout the Uptown Greenwood square. Then come browse and shop our arts and crafts show, take in various performances, experience our Wine Walk, join in our 5K run/walk, engage in Kidfest and tour exquisite home gardens. And that is just the beginning. Check out the schedule on the web site to see everything that's going on!
All are invited!
Celebrate the opening of the Index Journal Newspaper’s 100 Year Celebration, a historical exhibit in partnership with SC Festival of Flowers. The Museum welcomes you to this special anniversary exhibit.
This event will feature light refreshments and is FREE for the public.
So come visit the Museum and explore the Index Journal’s rich history and fond memories.
The South Carolina Festival of Discovery is the premier event of the year sponsored by the Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation. The event started in 2000, and has become the most highly anticipated event in the region. The festival celebrates the history, culture, food, arts, crafts, music and people that make South Carolina and Greenwood County such an incredible place to live and visit.
The 2019 festival will offer fun for the entire family and will be held Thursday, July 11th through Saturday, July 13th. Don't miss a thing on our busy schedule! Follow South Carolina Festival of Discovery on Facebook and check in with your photos of all the food and fun!
The Festival of Discovery’s “Blues Cruise” celebrates the unique musical sound of the blues with numerous musical artists performing at Uptown Greenwood restaurants and venues, while the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) BBQ and Hash Cook-Off focuses on the rich tradition of Carolina Barbeque.
Exhibit Reception: Saturday, June 8 @ 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony @ 6:00 pm (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) - hors d'oeuvres and cash bar will provided
Exhibit Description: The annual South Carolina Festival of Flowers moves into its 52nd year in June 2019. The juried art show is a sanctioned event hosted annually by The Arts Center of Greenwood, in conjunction with the festival. The show will feature artwork from artists all over South Carolina and portions of the southeast with monetary awards totaling $2,600.
Exhibit Duration: June 6 - July 10, 2019
Exhibit Admission: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Business Hours: Mon-Fri (10 am - 5 pm) / Sat (10 am - 3 pm)
Exhibit Contact: Jennifer A. Smith, artscentergwd@gmail.com, 864.953.2462
Where: Love Where You Live Park (Spring St), SpartanburgWhen: June 8th, 2-6:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Calling out all animal lovers!
Downtown Spartanburg will be invaded by many of our furry friends for this special fundraising event for the Spartanburg Humane Society! “Rock N’ Rescue” will feature four of the Upstate’s most rockin’ bands, great food, local vendors, and meet-and-greets with several friendly animals from the Spartanburg Humane Society.
It will be a family-friendly environment to listen to fun, upbeat music, eat delicious food from some of the Upstate’s best food trucks, learn more about pet adoption, and interact with some of the best vendors in the area! Our goal is to create a wonderful atmosphere for our friends and neighbors to share ideas, stories, and laughs. This is totally a “feel good” event and we want you to be a part of our day!
Bring your pets, or adopt one!
Wofford College's Dr. Peter Brewitt will visit Hub City Bookshop to discuss his book Same River Twice.
Dam removal was not a realistic option in the twentieth century, and people who suggested it were dismissed as radical dreamers. Over the past twenty years, dam removal has become increasingly common, with dozens of removals now taking place each year nationwide.
How did this happen? Same River Twiceanswers this question by telling the stories of three major Northwestern dam removals—the politics, people, hopes, and fears that shaped three rivers and their communities. Author Peter Brewitt begins each story with the dam’s construction, shows how its critics gained power, details the conflicts and controversies of removal, and explores the aftermath as the river re-established itself.
Peter Brewitt received his PhD in environmental studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he focused on environmental policy. He is now a professor at Wofford College.
Held each spring, our Plant Sale Fundraiser is a day of informative plant shopping and a fun event for all.
Come early to find the best selections. Master Gardener volunteers will help to answer your gardening questions.
Proceeds from the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale fund an array of programs which support our mission to educate the citizens of Greenville County in gardening fundamentals. Among our programs are the annual Symposium, Ask-a-Master-Gardener activities, GGMG Speakers Bureau, Jr. MG Summer Camp, the Ellen Hilderbrand Community Grant Program, and others.
Shop our plant sale for perennials, trees, shrubs, grasses, ferns, ground covers, vegetables, herbs, native plants, houseplants, and more!
Please join SPACE and Thicketty Mountain Farm for an exciting new spring event: Bonnamoo! You won't want to miss this celebration of music, food, and farms at our beautiful Cleveland Preserve Farm. We've wanted to showcase this property for a while and we've found the perfect opportunity!
Those dining with us will enjoy a unique dinner carefully crafted by well-known Spartanburg chefs William and Jamie Cribb with wine pairings by Greg Atkins. The chefs will source local ingredients from their friends at Full Circle Farm, Lilly Mae Organics, and Colonial Milling. Featured on the menu will be grass-fed, sustainably raised beef from Thicketty Mountain Farm, Spartanburg’s only organic cattle farm, whose home is SPACE’s own Cleveland Preserve Farm. Every seat will be a seat at the chef's table as guests enjoy a spectacularly paired farm-to-table experience. Local musician, Janeen Scott will play while guests enjoy their meal. SPACE is grateful for our many supporters, the Bonnamoo dinner is presented by Pacolet Milliken and sponsored by the Johnson Group.
Following the dinner, guests are invited to mosey down the hill to enjoy a live performance by the Shane Pruitt Band, a Spartanburg favorite whose music embodies a regional tradition of blues and gospel while bringing its original tone and flare to every performance. Once the stage is warmed up, musical headliners Southern Culture On The Skids (SCOTS) will take the stage! SCOTS has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. Their music has been featured in movies and TV, and their legendary live shows are a testament to the therapeutic powers of foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock-and-roll.
26 Pebbles, a theatrical performance of Lander University, will be performed each night at Greenwood Community Theatre in Uptown Greenwood.
The story behind 26 Pebbles:
On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed twenty-six innocent souls before taking his own life. These twenty-six innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. This is the story of those vibrations.
This meeting is intended for leaders of organizations or departments involved in the food system, but everyone is welcome. We need your input on what is working and not working in regards to accessing healthy and local food in Spartanburg County.
Backline, a five-piece bluegrass band who recently signed with Mountain Fever Records. Katelyn Ingardia, guitar, Travis Tucker dobro, Milom Williams II, mandolin, Zachary Carter, banjo, Jason Belue, Doghouse bass &, of course, everyone sings! Most of the music is their own & several of their original songs found the top 10 on the Bluegrass Grassicana & Gospel Charts. Steve Martin, the Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year, said, “For being relatively young & new as a group, (they have) a close unity that sends you back to double check their pedigree. Beautiful vocals, tight tasty musical support, they are in this as one. Generating all original material with such power is unusual anymore. All of it works like they mined the vast heritage preceding them. In their hearts & souls, they did, but this is all Backline.” Call 864-520-8807 to purchase your tickets. $15 Adults & $5 Students.
On Tuesday, May 14th neighbors from the upstate will join us for breakfast and a discussion about Greer Relief. The purpose of the event is to educate the community on the mission of and vision Greer Relief and our focus on eliminating poverty and helping our neighbors overcome barriers for success.
Enjoy an evening of song focused on the sheer joy of dance in all its many styles & languages. Featuring music by Mark Patterson, John Leavitt, Tawn Thomas, Stephen Hatfield, Stacy Gibbs and many others. Performed by the Greenville Chamber Singers, an auditioned four-part women's ensemble that performs throughout the southeast.
Ready for LOADS OF FUN? Spring Fling, covering SEVERAL City blocks, is the Upstate's largest street festival. The 3-day event brings 115,000+ people downtown for the music, food, shopping, kids rides, and tons of special attractions. It's a great chance for everyone to see why downtown Spartanburg is AMAZING all year long.
Friday, April 26: 5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, April 27: 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday, April 28: 12 Noon - 6 pm
FREE Admission
Bestselling author Michelle Gable will visit Hub City Bookshop (all the way from California!) on Wednesday, May 22, at 6pm to discuss her novel The Summer I Met Jack. Join us for wine, a discussion about the book, and a signing afterward.
New York Times bestselling author Michelle Gable imagines the affair between JFK and Alicia Corning Clark - and the child they may have had.
Based on a real story - in 1950, a young, beautiful Polish refugee arrives in Hyannisport, Massachusetts to work as a maid for one of the wealthiest families in America. Alicia is at once dazzled by the large and charismatic family, in particular the oldest son, a rising politician named Jack.
Join us each week at Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays, Fridays March - September! Don't forget to check out the Kid's Area while you're there. We also have a wide-selection of craft beers and wine on site each week. This is an event the entire family can enjoy!
About the band:
HOT Dance & Party Band! Classic through current hits - Rock, disco, funk, beach, Motown, pop, country.
Here is your chance to tour the 2019 Inspiration Home, crafted by Milestone Custom Homes. The I-Home is packed with advanced technological features and upgrades galore in literally every room of the home. See the Inspiration Home, plus several other beautiful custom homes, all while taking in all the natural neighborhood beauty that Hartness has to offer. We welcome anyone to attend this event and 100% of ticket sales goes back to A Child's Haven! Volunteers are also needed for this event. Click the registration link to buy tickets or volunteer.
Born out of friendship, passion for chamber music, and the vibrant musical community of Greenville, South Carolina, Ensemble 864 champions eclectic repertoire of the old and new. Clarinetist Cecilia Kang serves on the faculty at Furman University, while clarinetist Kyra Zhang serves on the faculty at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities and pianist Lisa Kiser serves on the faculty at Anderson University.
For those of you heading to Charleston for Spoleto you may see Ensemble 864 in performance on May 30. Pianist Lisa Kiser and her husband, David, will be featured in the Le Organo Series, a piano and organ duo, at the Festival on June 7.
Members of the ensemble have performed at Spoleto Festival (Italy), Grumo Festival (Italy), Internationales Musikinstitut Darmstadt (Germany), International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest (Belgium), Thy Chamber Music Festival (Denmark), Interflow Music Festival (Hong Kong), International Clarinet and Saxophone Festival (China), Seoul Arts Center (South Korea), Banff Centre for the Arts (Canada), Milwaukee Artist and Ensemble Series, Bay View Music Festival, Castleton Music Festival, and Luzerne Music Festival in the US.
With only 80 seats available, we urge everyone to make their reservations early. $15 for adults, $5 for students with ID’s. Call 520-8807 to make your reservations.
Don’t miss your chance to attend the Upstate’s best Kentucky Derby Party this year! Get a taste of the Churchill Downs action without leaving the Upstate at The First Tee of the Upstate’s 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Fundraiser. Put on your best derby attire, tip back some mint juleps with us and root for your favorite horse all while raising money to help Upstate youth! Purchase your ticket today at www.thefirstteeupstate.org/derby
SCHA invites YOU to celebrate the completion of the restorations of Walnut Grove Plantation! ADMISSION IS FREE! One Day Only!!
Re-enactors, live music, games, food trucks, tours, and more!
*concessions and souvenirs are available for purchase.
Credit cards as accepted. Picnic lunches are welcome!
Join us for a day of celebration and living history Saturday, May 11 from 11am-4pm. Tour the historic spaces of Walnut Grove Plantation and learn about the restorative measures taken by SCHA over the 18-month, $300,000 project to ensure Walnut Grove will stand for generations to come!
Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Gateway Park (Behind Sunrift Adventures)
115 Henderson Drive, Travelers Rest, SC
Get Driving Directions
You can register in person on the Thursday before the race at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or at Gateway Park on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Registration is $15 and can be paid by cash or card.
Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (View Map). ***Packet pickup is also Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. AT GATEWAY PARK***.
To save paper, pre-registration is online only (except day-of registration). The low $6 fee ($15 starting 4/28) includes processing fees, and the site is 100% secure. All online registrants receive a FREE Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit 5K T-shirt!
Electronic scoring is used for all runners and walkers to capture start and end times. Awards will be given for top finishers in each age group afterward.
After the race, enjoy FREE food, drinks and music. We also feature many children’s activities.
Race Director is Chad Carlson (chad@book-events.com)
Downtown Seneca comes alive with music & outdoor dining every Thursday April-October! Bands change weekly with different genres of music, so be sure to come by often! Bring a lawn chair and a picnic or enjoy great food and service at one of the downtown restaurants, many feature outdoor dining on Thursday evenings! Music starts at 6:30 but come early to check out the great shops and snag a table!
Hosted by the Mauldin Garden Club and the City of Mauldin, this spring festival is your chance to shop for everything you'll need for your garden and home, including one-of-a-kind Lumenbright artwork! Music, food, artisans and plants make for a fantastic festival!
Explore and Experience The Entire Festival & Bazaar
The Design Center
Spring/Summer Yard Design Makeover Ideas
Plant Sale
Flower Sale
Tree Sale
Ask A Master Gardener Booth
Thyme In Your Kitchen
Array of Spring Herbs for Purchase
Expert Growing Advise
Recipe Ideas
The Artisan House
Over thirty local and regional artists’ offerings to fit every budget from charming craftworks, to exceptional creations
Kid’s Bunny Trail
Kiddie Rides
Face Painting
Story Telling
Bluegrass Band
The Smokehouse
Henry’s BBQ Hog Hauler Truck
The SugarShack
Booths Featuring Mouthwatering Cakes, Pies and Candies
Start and finish of race located at Fr8 Yard in downtown Spartanburg. On-site registration opens at 9am with official start time at 10am. Awards and celebrations post race at 10:45 at Fr8 Yard. Register today at RunSpartanburg5k.com.
Join the Spartanburg community on May 18 in supporting Partners for Active Living and the Keep OneSpartanburg Beautification project. Your donations will help promote a healthy, vibrant downtown, increase visibility for PAL here in Spartanburg and ensure funds go towards helping beautify and revitalize our county.
Thanks to our partners at the City of Greer, we are able to gather together at beautiful Greer City Park at 301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651 in the heart of charming downtown Greer, SC every Saturday morning from May 11-October 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
The mission of the Clemson Farmers' Market is to provide healthy food options for the community, while promoting local agriculture. The Clemson Farmers' Market will feature fresh local produce and farm products, as well as handmade local arts and crafts.
Shop for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, and chicken, local honey, home-baked goods, farm-fresh eggs, olive oil, granola, goat's milk products, plants and herbs, natural bath and body products, boiled peanuts, dog treats, and handmade arts & crafts.
The Market takes place every Thursday from May thru September from 3-6 pm. The Market will be closed on July 4th.
During the summer, more than 70 regular farmers and vendors make the Travelers Rest Farmers Market the largest independently-run, nonprofit farmers market in the state.
Join us each Saturday for our regular programs, including Market Music, Market Talks, Market Cooks, Market Kids and Market Fitness.
Rock and roll at Trailblazer Park! Enjoy free concerts every Saturday evening with a variety of local and touring bands. Recognized as one of the best outdoor music venues in South Carolina, Trailblazer Park is the place to be on Saturdays in the Upstate this summer. With Classic Rock, Retro 80’s, Rockabilly, Country, Rhythm and Blues and more we’ve got a little something for everyone. Bring a blanket or chair and relax in the park.
Exhibit Description: The South Carolina Festival of Flowers Juried Youth Art Show was established in 2015, as a sanctioned event in coincidence with the festival, with funding attributed to an established endowment in the name of the late, Virginia Self. The annual show will be on display in the Reception Hall at The Arts Center from May 23 - June 8, 2018 with an opening reception scheduled for Thursday, May 31 @ 5 - 6:30 pm for all included entrants. Entry forms will be posted here at a later date.
Exhibit Duration: May 23 - June 8, 2018
Exhibit Admission: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC| Business Hours: Mon-Fri (10 am - 5 pm) / Sat (10 am - 3 pm)
Exhibit Contact: Jennifer A. Smith, artscentergwd@gmail.com, 864.953.2462
Exhibit Reception: Thursday, May 31 @ 5:00 - 6:30 pm with Awards Ceremony @ 6:00 pm (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) - refreshments will be provided
On Tuesday, May 14th neighbors from the upstate will join us for breakfast and a discussion about Greer Relief. The purpose of the event is to educate the community on the mission and vision of Greer Relief and our focus on eliminating poverty and helping our neighbors overcome barriers for success.
CHILDREN’S SUMMER MUSIC CLASSES
This summer, give your children the opportunity to experience the colorful & diverse world of music through a series of four interactive classes at the Carolina Music Museum. Led by Jeff Holland, a renowned multi-ethnic percussion instructor, Our Musical Journey Around the World will explore music from various regions & cultures around the globe.
OUR MUSICAL JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD: AFRICA
SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH AT 3:00 PM
TICKETS $10 PER CLASS, OR $35 FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO ALL FOUR CLASSES
Free event for rising K5 kindergarten students and families!
As they countdown the first day of school, your rising Kindergarten students will:
Kids will also have the chance to meet various community vendors and explore what they have to offer! A vendor list will be posted closer to the event.
May 19 marks ONE YEAR since TCMU-Spartanburg opened at 130 Magnolia Street! We are so grateful for the support of the Spartanburg community and hope that you can all celebrate with us.
May 14–19: Join us for birthday-themed programming all week during Story Time and More and art time.
May 18: TCMU-S Birthday Celebration
Seussical is a musical written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, based mostly on Dr. Seuss's beloved story, Horton Hears a Who, but with other Seuss works incorporated. Great fun for the whole family!
Sponsored by Bacot and Padgett
June 7, 14, 21, 22 @ 7:30PM
June 8, 9, 15, 16, 23 @ 2:00PM
Adults $25
Seniors/Military $24
Students $20
Children under 12 $15
Live From the Fr8yard Stage! It's the Latest Thing in Spartanburg with Tim Giles!
The Latest Thing in Spartanburg is a live late-night talk show that celebrates (and pokes fun at) all things local! This high energy show keeps the laughs rolling with performances from Sparkle City Improv, hilarious mock-commercials, and interviews that show you the unseen side of some of Spartanburg's coolest residents. All that along with live music, audience participation games with prizes, and a silent auction filled with excellent items from upstate businesses make this a night not to be missed. Oh yeah, AND awesome food & adult-beverages...I mean, have you been to FR8yard??
PROCEEDS BENEFITING SCRAPPY SHAKESPEARE!
