Beachin’ Fridays: The Holiday Band


For those who haven’t seen The Holiday Band, you don’t know what you are missing. They’ve experienced a few changes over the last few years, but are the strongest they’ve ever been. The band is standing tall with Mike Taylor (Vocals, Guitar & Keyboards), Bob Martin (Saxophone), Tim Taylor (Vocals, Bass Guitar), Ronnie Farrington (Vocals, Bass Guitar, Keys, Guitar), Wayne Moore (Drums, Vocals), and Lucas Cook (Keys). They’ve recently added Chase Given (Vocals, Trumpet, Keys, Guitar) and Maurice Leggett running sound. This line-up provides the strongest and most diverse band that the Holiday Band has seen ever, and it shows in the faces that see the band play.

Beachin’ Fridays: Band of Oz


In the mid-sixties the group known as Band of Oz had its humble beginnings in eastern North Carolina. Then called The Avengers, it was a bunch of grammar and junior high school guys with a guitar and keyboard playing the sock hops at schools, private parties and an occasional club whenever the owner would risk having them.

The later part of the sixties saw the group bring in a horn section, featuring Freddy Tripp and Jimmy Smith, which brought a big change in the music. In 1970, Chuck French (trumpet), Gary Warren (sax), Randy Hignite (keyboards), and Jim Heidenreich (drums), joined original members Johnnie Byrd (bass), Buddy Johnson (vocals) and Keith Houston (guitar) to form the newly re-named Band of Oz.

In 1971, Billy Bazemore replaced Buddy Johnson on vocals. Through the early seventies they continued playing the frat parties, private functions, and clubs in the Southeast. In late 1976, the band decided to try it as a full time band with members were Chuck French (trumpet), Bob Lynch (sax), Ronnie Forbes (keyboards), Shep Fields (bass), Freddy Tripp (trumpet), Billy Bazemore (vocals), David Hicks (drums) and Keith Houston (guitar). They hit the road traveling extensively in the Southeast playing the club circuit.

In the late seventies, the band decided chose to concentrate on touring the Carolinas. They recorded and released their first single “Shaggin,” written by Billy Bazemore and Keith Houston, in 1978. The radio airplay and promotion catapulted the group to a new level. In 1979, they recorded their second single “Star of My Life,” written by Chuck French.

John Thompson and Butch Barnes joined the group in 1980. John’s baritone vocal gave the group a new facet and Butch’s sax and stage presence enhanced the show. In 1982, the group recorded “Ocean Boulevard,” written and produced by General Johnson and Warren Moise. “Ocean Boulevard” went on to be voted Beach Music Song of the Year and the Band of Oz won Best New Group at the Beach Music Awards. Their first album Keep Keepin’ It Up was released on Surfside Records.

In the early 80s, David Franks replaced Mickey Hardy on keyboards; Butch Barnes and Billy Bazemore were replaced by Chris Keaton (sax) and Doug Adams (vocals), who was then replaced by Gary Brown. The group completed and released their second album One More Step, containing ”Over the Rainbow.”

After the release of One More Step, the group continued performing 200 to 300 shows each year. In 1991, Butch Barnes returned and the Band of Oz began work on their third album, Let It Roll, featuring “Shama Lama Ding Dong,” which earned People’s Choice Song of the Year at the Cammy Awards in 1995 and remains one of the most requested beach songs of all time.

Jerry West replaced John Thompson in the late 90s, expanding the versatility of the group by adding a high tenor lead voice. The band’s lineup then included David Hicks (drums), Chuck French (trumpet), Butch Barnes (sax), Keith Houston (keys and guitar), Rick Strickland (bass), and Jerry West (guitar). Within months of the release of “Dancing in the Streets” Rick Strickland was replaced by David Franks. After working on their last project for more than a year, the Band of Oz released their latest album Over the Rainbow.

In March 2005, Band of Oz owners Keith Houston and David Hicks decided to bring a new, youthful sound to the band after Butch Barnes announced that he would be leaving in April 2005 — Scott Fine (vocals and trombone), Tim Morris (vocals and trumpet), and Daniel Morris (saxophone and vocals) joined the band to bring a new youth and a BIG new sound to the band.

Mauldin Farmers Market


The 2019 Mauldin Farmers Market, sponsored by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, will run Tuesdays, June 4 to August 27, 5-8 p.m. at the Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater. Most vendors accept cash and/or credit cards.

The Mauldin Farmers Market features a variety of vendors from around the Upstate selling locally sourced and produced items including produce, dairy, eggs, honey, gifts, clothing, accessories, treats, pastries, and more!

The Mauldin Farmers Market will also feature live music, food trucks, beer and wine from Growler Haus, and fun and healthy activities.

WHEN:
Tuesdays, June 4 – August 27 | 5-8 p.m.

WHERE:
Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
101 East Butler Road
Mauldin, SC 29662

A few notes to make your visit a smooth one:

• Parking, entry and live music are FREE.

• Lawn chairs and/or blankets are welcome.

• Live music will begin at 5:30 p.m.

• Outside food and beverages are prohibited.

• Food and beverage vendors will be on-site.

• Dogs are allowed on leash. Please carry disposable bags to pick up any pet droppings.

• Smoking, skateboards, and bicycles are not allowed at the Mauldin Farmers Market.

The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale


Join us for the 18th annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale! We'll be taking over McAlister Square this August with the BEST deals on books you'll find in the area. Whether you're a teacher, collector, or just a voracious reader, the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale is the place to be! Most importantly, proceeds from the sale benefit the mission of Greenville Literacy Association!

Ice Cream Sundays Concerts


The Spartanburg Community Band is preparing for its signature Ice Cream Sundays concert series on the Converse College Campus. We invite you to bring family, friends, food, drink, and your own chairs, set up on the lawn, and enjoy these FREE concerts. Each week offers a different style of music. Rain or shine, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Let’s Talk About Black America


Rev. Dr. M. Keith McDaniel, Sr. will lead an educational forum about race in America. Join us at Macedonia Baptist Church at 502 S. Daniel Ave, Spartanburg, SC.

Spartanburg Juneteenth


Our annual community event where we celebrate #OurHistory—inflatables, food, historical displays, health fair, job fair, college fair, dance competition (must purchase tickets) and much more!

Career Fair


Join us on Monday, June 24th for a Career Fair at ECPI University Greenville!
Medical, Manufacturing, IT and Customer Service
Full and part time positions available!
Connect face-to-face with upstate employers!
Bring your resume and dress for success!

For more information contact Donna Dennis
864-288-2828

Switch-a-Roos Children’s Consignment Sale


Children's Consignment Event --- Over 200,000 Items!
Open FREE to the Public ~ August 9th - 11th!
*Specializing in New and Gently used Children's Clothing, Shoes, Acessories, Baby Equipment, Toys, Books, Maternity, Sports Equipment, and Home Furnishings, ETC. *We have EVERYTHING you need for your child or grandchild!!
We also have many Unique Vendors!!!
*Sizes Newborn - Preteen
*NEW CONSIGNORS WELCOMED - Sign up and start entering your items so you cam make some money! $$$$$$
*We now have VOICE TAGGING and it is so EASY and FAST!!! You will LOVE it!!
*Sign up to VOLUNTEER so you can shop FIRST!
* New Moms/Dads/Grandparents/Foster Parents - Sign up for your Special Pre-Sale on Thursday,August 8th ~1pm - 8pm.
OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC

The Climate Reality Project Monthly Meeting


The June meeting has been moved to *​Monday June 17th*​ and will be hosted at ​The Community Tap.​ Come thirsty and come hungry. If you want to order food from the food truck, it is recommended that you arrive shortly before 6pm in order to get your order in before the meeting starts at 6:30pm.

More information about speakers and Truth in Ten topics plus sign ups for the local campaigns will be made available.

Tree ID Walk


Have you ever wanted to learn what trees are in your backyard or what trees are in the park (that aren’t labeled)? Join a park educator for an introduction to tree identification. We will learn the terminology used in tree ID as well as specific characteristics to look for on that species.

Ages: 10 years and up

Switch-a-Roos Children’s Consignment Sale–half-price day!


Children's Consignment Event --- Over 200,000 Items!
Open FREE to the Public ~ August 9th - 11th!
*Specializing in New and Gently used Children's Clothing, Shoes, Acessories, Baby Equipment, Toys, Books, Maternity, Sports Equipment, and Home Furnishings, ETC. *We have EVERYTHING you need for your child or grandchild!!
We also have many Unique Vendors!!!
*Sizes Newborn - Preteen
*NEW CONSIGNORS WELCOMED - Sign up and start entering your items so you cam make some money! $$$$$$
*We now have VOICE TAGGING and it is so EASY and FAST!!! You will LOVE it!!
*Sign up to VOLUNTEER so you can shop FIRST!
* New Moms/Dads/Grandparents/Foster Parents - Sign up for your Special Pre-Sale on Thursday,August 8th ~1pm - 8pm.
OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Abbeville Opera House: Ripcord

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The second production of the summer season will be the wonderful new comedy, Ripcord by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire playing July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 26, 27. Director Michael Genevie describes the play as based on television templates like the long-time classic tv series, On Golden Girls and new and popular Netflix series Grace and Frankie. Set in a sunny room on an upper floor in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, cantankerous Abby finds herself forced to share her quarters with new arrival Marilyn. She has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly-chipper woman by any means necessary. Genevie describes the new play as “having a wicked sense of humor - a la Golden Girls - and an entertaining story of these two women thrown together by a comic cosmic force - a la Frankie and Grace.”

Abbeville Opera House: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer


For the second summer in a row, under the direction of Kathy Genevie, the Abbeville Opera House Youth Theatre will present a summer long series of theatre classes that will culminate in a full scale production of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain on August 1, 2, 3 and 4. Tom Sawyer has been made into dozens of feature films and television shows and this large cast Opera House production evokes the world of boyhood in nineteenth-century rural American. In this classic story, Mark Twain re-created a long-ago world of freshly whitewashed fences and Sunday school picnics into which some very interesting characters intrude. This play, according to Kathy Genevie, “powerfully appeals to both adult nostalgia and young imaginations.”

CommunityWorks Small Business Open House


Come and visit with CW's loan officers and business coaches to learn about how our programs can help your business succeed! We will be serving up fresh business advice alongside refreshments! Bring your business card to be entered to win a free iPad!

Abbeville Opera House: Love Letters


Closing the 40th Summer Season will be the Pulitzer nominated classic, LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney. This beautiful script provides us with a radical departure from many of our recent productions and a perfect way to bring our 40th Summer Theatre Season to a close. This brilliantly written romantic story begins in the late 1930’s featuring a series of letters that chart the forty-year long relationship between two friends, Andrew Ladd and Melissa Gardner from privileged adolescence to adulthood and the circumstances that keep them apart. Both funny and touching, Love Letters will feature a different cast of veteran Opera House performers sharing the stage for each performance – guaranteeing that each show will be different and will come alive with brilliant acting and a rich and vibrant energy. Performances are on August 9, 10, 16 and 17.

Music on the Lake – CLG Summer Concert Series Kickoff


Lake lovers and music lovers alike will gather to kickoff the Lake Summer Concert Series with entertainment by Split Shot. Split Shot has grown to be one of the most popular variety bands in the Carolina’s! With the charm only true Southerners can possess, they bring their talent to the state with a quick-witted, knee slapping sense of humor coupled with a clear love for the music.

Musical Salute to America by the 246 Army Band


The final event of the Festival of Flowers!

This amazing Musical Salute to America by the 246 Army Band will be showcasing tunes you love and sharing their talents and love of music.

The 246 Army Band has been performing for more than 75 years. As the premier touring musical representative of the S.C. National Guard, this acclaimed organization travels hundreds of miles each year presenting a variety of music to enthusiastic audiences.

Through these performances, the 246 Army Band fosters the support of the American people for members of the armed forces and their efforts around the state.

Blooming Uptown Live Concert with ELoveation Band


There is no better place to enjoy an outdoor concert than the Uptown Market. Join Festival fans as we partner with Uptown Greenwood.

This years entertainment will feature “ELoveation.” They are a South Carolina based band that is quickly gaining recognition for their intense musical energy, versatile vocals, sensational style and dynamic sound. The Eloveation experience is a show is like no other. They allow the audience to become absorbed by their high energy and style. Eloveation is an eight-piece outfit with a lead guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and outstanding vocals.

Flag Day Celebration


Hosted by the Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

The John Paul II Assembly will sponsor the Greenwood SC Festival of Flowers Flag Day Ceremony at the town square in front of Howard’s on Main, Uptown Greenwood.

Father Tebalt will open the ceremony with a prayer and the program will follow with a featured guest speaker.

Palmetto Girls Sing will also perform.

Woodruff Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Market


Local produce, art and crafts along the sidewalks on Main Street!

We have a great variety of local produce as well as homemade jams, pickles, cashew butter, and locally made soaps, bath bombs, and lotions. The market takes place along the sidewalks on Main Street by Humble Grounds Coffee Shop and Jonnie Dogs and More Diner.

Rock the Block Party


Join us for a Rock the Block Party on August 16th, 2019 from 6 to 8 pm! This event will be held in Patrick Square in Clemson, SC. There will be live music, family-friendly activities, special giveaways, and more!

Fireworks and Family Fun


Hartness is excited to invite the Upstate community to celebrate the Independence Day holiday in patriotic style on Wednesday, July 3rd from 7:00 – 10:00 P.M. The event will take place on the Grand Lawn, located just minutes from downtown off on Highway 14, inside the Hartness community.

This event is open to the general public and free to attend. It will feature a gourmet food truck, family-friendly live entertainment, and yard games, followed by a spectacular fireworks display scheduled to take place at dusk.

City of Greer Moonlight Movies—Small Foot


Free films are scheduled for Thursday evenings through August 1 at dusk. Free pre-show fun such as inflatables, crafts, games with prizes and dancing begins at 6 p.m.

Seating in the amphitheater is on a first-come, first-served basis for all films.

For the safety of all attending the movies, children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pets are not permitted.

Appalachian Herbal Workshop

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Join us for a half day workshop focusing on the benefits of herbal medicine.

$30 for Museum Members
$35 for Non-Members

Workshop Classes:

Plant Medicine
Common Herb and Drug Interaction
Herbal Bitters
Teas
Register through https://forms.gle/Kt9QapL77pfcVFXa7

Class Description & Instructors:

Plant Medicine with Donna H. Walker, BSN, RN
Explore the wonderful world of plant medicine. In this class you will learn about a variety of plants, their identification, and their benefits and uses.

Common Herb and Drug Interaction with Morgan McKinney, BSN, RN
Herbs, supplements, and focused nutritional strategies can be important components of overall health. We sometimes think that all herbs, foods, and supplements are safe for anyone since they are more natural, but they can be powerful medicines and have potentially dangerous interactions with other herbal or pharmaceutical medicines. This session will focus on the most common interactions, reputable sources of information, and the importance of communication with all your different healthcare providers.

Herbal Bitters with Patrick Corcoran MLIS, LMT
The human experience of using bitters for medicinal purposes dates back to before the written record. Just a century ago, the use of herbal bitters in the form of patent medicine was an extremely popular form of healthcare. Today, much folklore and scientific research is being uncovered, as some is substantiated by modern scientific methods.

More instructor information available on our website.

euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival


Known for its intimacy, euphoria Food, Wine, and Music presented by Lexus is back for its 14th serving. This highly anticipated four-day festival in the thriving city of Greenville, SC, includes exclusive tasting events, intimate musical experiences, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, as well as multi-course dinners and live music concerts. Dedicated to excellence, the nonprofit festival features domestic and international wines, Michelin-starred chefs, sommeliers and renowned singer and songwriters. euphoria allows locals and visitors alike to gather in the heart of Greenville to enjoy the city’s vast entertainment options and celebrate and enjoy its thriving culinary and arts communities.

Furman University Clarinet Ensemble at the Carolina Music Museum!


In keeping with the museum’s pledge to offer a wide variety of musical experiences to all audiences we have something very special for you the incredible Furman University Clarinet Ensemble! That’s right, you can hear these talented Furman University clarinet students before they head off to perform at the biggest clarinet conference in the world! They have been invited to perform at the prestigious International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest. This year’s conference, entitled “Embracing the World”, will be presented in partnership with the University of Tennessee, and you get to them before they do!

And, by attending FREE & making a donation—you do a wonderful thing: you make it possible for them to pay their way! Seating is very limited, and we need to know that you are going to be there so call us & we’ll make sure you have seats! Help them to Knoxville!

(Photo: Courtesy of Jeremy Fleming)

Voice of Business Brunch: Legislative Session Wrap-up and What’s Next for Education Reform


What was accomplished in Columbia during the legislative session and what's left to do? Join us at the Voice of Business Brunch for a wrap-up of the 2019 legislative session and a look ahead.

Jason Zacher with the Upstate Chamber Coalition will discuss legislative wins and 2020 priorities. Melanie Barton, Executive Director of the Education Oversight Committee, will provide an update on the Education Reform Bill.

Susan G. Komen SC Mountains to Midlands Race for the Cure 2019


Join us on Saturday, September 28th at Fluor Field at the West End for the 2019 SC Mountains to Midlands Race for the Cure!

This important annual event raises significant funds for the breast cancer movement, thanks to supporters and survivors around the world who step up and take action by fundraising for the cause.

Our event truly makes an impact. The majority of the net income raised by this event stays in our community to help fund local programs offering breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. The remaining funds go toward the Susan G. Komen® Research and Training Grants program.

In addition to raising funds for the breast cancer movement, our event also tells the story of our impact, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those we have lost to this disease.

Every year, in cities around the globe, our allies join with us and prove they are More Than Pink®.

These passionate supporters and survivors are not content to simply say they support the breast cancer cause or wear a pink ribbon. They turn their support into action. They recognize the need to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer, and they get to work.

Spartanburg Downtown Business Council Meeting


Business owners, employees, and interested downtown patrons:
Join the Downtown Business Council at Delaney’s Irish Pub on Monday, June 24th for their monthly meeting discussing actionable items to improve downtown’s current and future business landscape.

Join us, and invite a friend or your business neighbors!

World Giraffe Day


We will be celebrating animals with the longest necks: giraffes! Visit the zoo to learn all about giraffes - from what they eat and how they survive in the wild, to the ways we care for them. Stop by to see Autumn, Miles and Kiden!

Hub City Plant-Based Food Tour


Are you ready to see what Spartanburg, the hub city of the Upstate, has to offer? Join us as we eat our way through the town. Spartanburg has so many delicious vegan options all across the city! On this tour you will enjoy some delicious breakfast options, lunch items, donuts and ice cream! Our fantastic Registered Dietitian will come along to talk about the nutrition impact of the items and answer your questions along the way. Wear some great walking shoes, we will walk a minimum of one mile on the tour.

Duration: 4 hours

Stops include visits to:

Downtown Deli & Donuts

Blue Moon Specialty Foods

FR8yard

Hub City Scoops

The tour will take place rain or shine. Midway through the tour we will explore a community garden and play some miniature golf.

This is a plant-based tour and we can accommodate most food allergies and restrictions, please let us know in advance. Children seven and under eat for free (one child per adult).

ResCare HomeCare National Day of Hiring


On-the-spot interviews and job offer!

ResCare is a one-of-a-kind human services company offering services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, home care for seniors, as well as education, vocational training, and job placement for people of all ages and skill levels. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide.

As one of the industry’s largest providers, HomeCare services offers care for more than 20,000 individuals across the country. We deliver quality, compassionate and highly individualized in-home care and support that helps seniors stay at home – all while maximizing their dignity, privacy and independence. Whether our clients are recovering from illness, injury or surgery, living with a chronic disability or dealing with the natural process of aging, our services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions and cognitive abilities.

Total Internship Management Workshop


Utilizing internships is the perfect way to conduct recruiting activities by identifying future hires, increasing retention rates, maintaining a pipeline of highly qualified candidates, creating and building relationships with local universities and organizations, and having short-term projects completed by an educated workforce.

The Total Internship Management Workshop is designed to help you and your organization build a win-win internship program. Based on the most in-depth research ever to be conducted into the successful management of internship programs, you can be assured that you will leave the event with a newfound approach to internships.

The presentation will include detailed statistics from proprietary research. Qualitative and quantitative responses will be shared from our latest research project, the National Internship and Co-op Study – a detailed examination of what makes internship programs successful based on the responses of over 225,000 students from more than 500 universities.

SpiritFest 2019


Celebrating 21 years at The Well, SpiritFest returns to Greenville on September 1! SpiritFest is focused on inspiring the community through song, while awarding scholarships to deserving students in the Upstate. This is a must-see for all Gospel music lovers, featuring some of the most talented gospel artists including, Tye Tribbett, Bishop William Murphy, The Clark Sisters, The Rance Allen Group, Todd Dulaney, Tim Rogers & The Fellas, Lisa Knowles & The Brown Singers and Jermaine Dolly.

*General Admission tickets increase $5 the day of the show.

Paw Patrol Live!


Come roll with the PAW Patrol as everybody’s favorite heroic pups race to the rescue on the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race. When Mayor Goodway goes missing, Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the PAW Patrol will need to team up with Ryder to save Adventure Bay’s mayor and stop Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger from winning the race.

*Each adult & child aged 1 & up must have a ticket.

Jurasic World Live Tour


Jurassic World comes to life for the first time in a touring arena show!

Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying turn after the Indominus rex escapes and causes chaos in the park! The adventure continues as you join forces with a team of scientists to unravel a corrupt plan and save Jeanie, an all-new dinosaur, from a terrible fate. Along the way, experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Triceratops, Pteranodons and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex!

The Avett Brothers


The Avett Brothers will play a Halloween Show on October 31 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. THE AVETT BROTHERS’ album, True Sadness, achieved the group’s highest career debut to date and dominated multiple charts, arriving at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart, #1 Top Rock Albums Chart, #1 on the Digital Albums Chart and #3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart. The album was also nominated for Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Performance for “Ain’t No Man” by the 2017 Grammy Awards.