Pickens Amphitheater Live Music


On Saturday nights from the middle of April through the beginning of September the Pickens Amphitheater will feature a variety of musical entertainment.

Pour More, Sip More: This is How We Tiki!


Sample 2 delicious frozen cocktails, along with a rum tiki tasting, and a mega fun build-your-own garnish station!! Enjoy light bites and plenty of rum at our upcoming July tasting! Limited seating available, purchase your tickets before we sell out!

Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra: Opening Night


The Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra announces the opening concert of the 2019-20 season at the Riverside Baptist 1249 S. Suber Rd Greer, SC 29650, Saturday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. with the Opening Night Gala: Masterworks I Concert All of Foothills’ concerts are free and general admission to the public. Refreshments will be provided following the performance at our reception where people can meet and greet the performers. The program includes our annual art sale for local artists, as well as is the opening concert of the orchestra’s 20th anniversary season. Because of this, all of our masterworks concerts will be featuring favorite selections from the previous nineteen seasons, as well as other miscellaneous surprises along the way.
Performing in Greenville since 2000, Foothills Philharmonic is committed to providing high-quality, classical music performances to the Upstate community free of charge. The orchestra is an all-volunteer orchestra made up of accomplished non-professional musicians from the Upstate region of South Carolina. Orchestra membership includes individuals from many walks of life including part-time musicians, teachers, lawyers, business professionals, and homemakers. Kory Vrieze is the Orchestra’s Artistic Director and Conductor.

https://foothillsphilharmonic.org

Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra: Masterworks II


Foothills Philharmonic is committed to providing high-quality, classical music performances to the Upstate community free of charge. The orchestra is an all-volunteer orchestra made up of accomplished non-professional musicians from the Upstate region of South Carolina. Orchestra membership includes individuals from many walks of life including part-time musicians, teachers, lawyers, business professionals, and homemakers. Kory Vrieze is the Orchestra’s Artistic Director and Conductor.

Bring a canned item and help support Greer Community Ministries, and come out and join us as we continue the celebration of our 20th anniversary season

https://foothillsphilharmonic.org

Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra: Brass Quintet in Concert


Foothills 2019-20 Chamber Concert series features the different chamber groups and soloists that are a part of the orchestra. In tonight's program, the Brass Quintet takes the stage performing a wide range of repertoire that is certain to delight audiences.

https://foothillsphilharmonic.org

Bob Ross Paint & Stream with the AMC Youth Council


Join us at Anderson County Museum for a happy little Bob Ross streaming party! Painting supplies and snacks will be provided with your registration. This event is for high school and college age students. Admission is $10 per person.

Muffins & Masterpieces with Marie Wright


Join us at the Anderson County Museum and learn how to paint one of the watercolor pictures shown here! This event is recommended for adults. Admission is $20 per person for this event. Must register by filling out the form on our website.

Simpsonville Farmers Market


The Simpsonville Farmers Market is an open-air market held on in-season Saturdays in the heart of downtown Simpsonville. Our vendors are local farmers and artisans, and unlike others in the area we plan and run our own market each year. We feature an array of products from the expected seasonal fruits and vegetables, to eggs and artisan cheeses, locally roasted coffee, eggs and meat, health and beauty care, and much more. What was a small affair in 2010 has now grown into a celebrated market known locally for its high quality and variety.

There is a lot to choose from, so make sure you bring your reusable shopping bags!

Palmetto Farmers Market


Visit The Palmetto Farmers Market on Thursdays from 4-7pm at the Mineral Spring Park located in the heart of Historic Williamston. Plus September 14th at the Homesteading Festival.

Fountain Inn Farmers Market


The Fountain Inn Farmers Market has a large variety of fresh produce and craft vendors. Along with the Farmers Market we try to incorporate different activities and excitement each week.

Six Mile Farmers Market


The Six Mile Farmers Market invites you to bring a chair, chat with old and new friends, and buy some local produce. Inside vendors will be on-site rain or shine.

10th Annual Indie Craft Parade


Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Indie Craft Parade, Greenville's festival of handmade art! Featuring the work of over 100 southern makers, the 2019 event will take place at Timmons Arena on the campus of Furman University.

Dates and hours are: Saturday, September 14 (9am-6pm) and Sunday, September 15 (11am-5pm). Admission is $6 at the door.

Landrum Farmers Market


Enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains while shopping local produce and goods. This market features collards, honey, fresh breads and flowers, and handmade pottery. Most weeks will include live music.

Reedy Reels Film Festival


Regional independent filmmakers make their silver screen debut at the Peace Center, showcasing a collection of animated works, short cuts, and student films.

Reedy Reels Film Festival promotes the appreciation of the art of filmmaking while generating support for independent film-makers especially in the Upstate. The festival engages the community and creates exposure for local film-making while building inspiration and new opportunities for local artists.

Family Fundays | DIY Holiday Pop-Up Cards


Join the SAM staff and instructor Mary Harris to make whimsical pop-up cards for all your friends and family! Learn to make a pop-up stack of gifts or a Christmas tree. Don't forget to embellish with paint, glitter, sequins, feathers, and more!

All materials and supplies are included. Family Fundays are drop-in workshops between 1-4pm.

Workshop is located in the SAM 2D Studio, on the 2nd Floor of the East Wing, Chapman Cultural Center.

Family Fundays | Sugar Skulls


Join the SAM staff and instructor Mary Harris for this Dia de los Muertos-themed workshop! Create a one-of-a-kind sugar skull in remembrance of a loved one who has passed.

All materials and supplies are included. Family Fundays are drop-in workshops between 1-4pm.

Workshop is located in the SAM 2D Studio, on the 2nd Floor of the East Wing, Chapman Cultural Center.

Free Art Movie | Kusama – Infinity

FROM IMDB: Artist Yayoi Kusama and experts discuss her life and work, from her modest beginnings in Japan to becoming an internationally renowned artist. Free admission (suggested donation $3) family friendly | cash bar | fresh popcorn

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate’s 10th Birthday Celebration

FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS:

Steve Langley's Soap Bubble Circus: Explore bubbles in a new and exciting way! From bubble sculptures to scientific bubble demonstrations, all bubble-loves will enjoy these fascinating tricks! *Performances at 11 and 11:30am only

Happy Birthday with DRUM Percussion Studio: End our birthday party with music from DRUM Percussion Studio! During this special performance, DRUM Percussion Studio will perform a special version of "Happy Birthday." You don't want to miss this museum-wide sing-along and dance party! *2:30pm only

CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES:
  • Collaborative Art Project - Art is all around the museum! Help us create our newest, permanent art piece.
  • Confetti Room - Make confetti fly with wind tunnels. Stop by the confetti room to make confetti angels and join a confetti party.
  • Birthday Hats - The party isn't complete with birthday hats! Stop by Imagine It to create your own celebratory hat.
  • Cake Drop - You've seen us throw pumpkins from the roof during Boo!Seum and almost-rotten watermelons from the roof during Mess Fess. Today, we are throwing birthday cakes from the roof! How big of a splat will a three tiered cake make? *1:00pm only, weather permitting
  • Spark!Lab Birthday Inventions - Design your own birthday cake and invent something new for our birthday party.
  • Story Time and More - Join us for a birthday-themed story time! Today's story time is for all ages! Pay attention to new times today due to extra activities: *10am, 12pm, and 2pm only.
  • Scavenger Hunt - Participate in a museum wide scavenger hunt to enter to win a free membership! This is taking place all during the month of July, but a winner will be drawn at the birthday party! Click to learn more.
  • Super Science Demos - Celebrate science with experiments all day including dry ice, bouncing bubble, birthday balloon science and more! *9:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm only
  • Open Art Studios - Create paper birthday cards and playdough birthday cakes in art today. *10am-4pm 
EXTRA SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
  • 10 cents for 10 years - The museum can't do what we do without you! To help us celebrate 10 years, we are asking everyone to consider donating 10 cents for 10 years back to their museum! Drop your coins in a special spin wheel to give back! Interested in making a larger donation? Learn more here.
  • Win Southwest Airlines Tickets - During the month of July, post a selfie with you and your family in the museum on Instagram and Facebook, tag us @TCMUpstate and use the hashtag #TCMUTurns10 to be entered to win 2 round-trip Southwest Airline Tickets! Terms and conditions apply.
  • Spin the Wheel and Win - Every family can spin our wheel to get a prize!

 

Joe Taylor @ Second Stage SMA


Joe Taylor, "the redneck Jeff Beck", and his all-star band will be delivering an unforgettable night of rock at Second Stage SMA. Joe's years in the music industry have brought him together with his band of amazing rock stars including Steve Holly, drummer for Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Joe Cocker and more, and Brian Stanley, bass player to Bruce Springsteen. Come out on August 16 to see Joe Taylor and his all-star band

Tyler Reese Tritt and Kyle Daniel @ Second Stage SMA


Daughter of legendary country singer Travis Tritt, Tyler Reese Tritt and Kyle Daniel will share the stage at Second Stage SMA.

Tickets are $20 for the public, $10 if purchased with a student ID

Doors open at 7, show begins at 8:00pm

The McKameys Farewell Tour


Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium welcomes The McKamey's to Spartanburg for their Farewell Tour.

"We told you that we felt our journey would be slowing down this coming year and that we would be telling you more about this, so after much, much prayer we, The McKameys, have decided that at the end of November 2019 we will be retiring from full-time touring because we feel this is where God is leading at this time in our lives,” the family said in their announcement. “We will be continuing the traveling up until this time, Lord willing, allowing us time to see you all once again.”

A group that began as three sisters now has original member Peg McKamey Bean along with husband Ruben, their daughter Connie Fortner along with her husband, Roger Fortner, their son, Elijah Fortner; and Sheryl Farris, Peg and Ruben’s younger daughter. The family plays about 130 dates a year that will take them throughout the Southeast, including Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi and elsewhere.

“We believe our message of Jesus Christ and what HE can do for you will still be carried on in our music for years to come, and with that being said we will be having a couple of surprises coming in our final year,” the family states. The group has been awarded several different Singing News Fan Awards through the years. Ruben and Peg are both recipients of The Marvin Norcross Award and Norcross/Templeton Award, respectively. In 2016, Peg McKamey Bean was inducted into The Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame.

Propel Women – Activate 2019

At this one-day event, you will join Christine Caine, Lisa Harper, Sarah Jakes-Roberts, Jackie Hill Perry, Jenn Johnson, Bethel Music, and many more to...

 

Encounter
ENCOUNTER GOD'S PRESENCETHROUGH POWERFUL WORSHIP. 

Gain
GAIN EMPOWERING BIBLICALWISDOM FOR YOUR EVERY DAY LIFE.
Learn
LEARN PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES FROMOTHER WOMEN LEADING IN THEIRAREAS OF INFLUENCE. 

Connect
CONNECT WITH A GROUP OF DIVERSEWOMEN EAGER TO ENCOUNTER GOD. 

Move
MOVE FORWARD WITH A RENEWED SENSEOF PASSION, PURPOSE, AND POTENTIAL.

SYP ‘N Shuck


Join the Spartanburg Young Professionals for SYP 'n Shuck, SYP's signature oyster roast at Northside Harvest Park!

We'll shuck oysters, sip beer and wine, and enjoy musical entertainment.

Everyone is invited to attend! Mingle with peers, learn more about SYP, and meet the up-and-coming young leaders of Spartanburg. Tickets are $20 for SYP members and $30 for non-SYP members. We look forward to seeing you there.

LeaderSYP: CEO Roundtables


Have you ever wondered how Spartanburg business are gaining international recognition? Want to know how to make it to the top of the ladder? SYP is bringing together the top executives in Spartanburg to answer your questions. You'll get the chance to have conversations with several leaders in this rountable-style event. Make sure you come prepared with your best questions!

SYP ‘N Strike Membership Drive


Grab a friend and head to Paradise Lanes for SYP n' Strike!

SYP Members:  Do you know a young professional who should be a member? Bring them as your guest and we'll reward you with a pitcher of beer to share. Plus, you both bowl for free!

The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with open networking, then we'll break up into teams and hit the bowling lanes.

Free bowling + free beer? You can't beat that.

SYP ‘N Shag


Shag the night away with Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP)! We've got the shaggin' experts in house to teach us the state dance of South Carolina.

Dancing not really your thing? Don't worry, the taps and apps will be flowing and there is plenty of room to hang out at Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery.

LeaderSYP: Cradle to Career Simulation


The SAM Cradle to Carrer experience allows participants to learn more about the educational picture in Spartanburg County through an interactive group activity that shares topics including: countywide achievement statistics; achievement disparities and equity; factors impacting student success; opportunities for community engagement; and the impact of strategic resource alignment.

Moonlight Movies: The Lego Movie 2


Grab your friends and family (and don't forget chairs and blankets!) because our Moonlight Movie series begins July 22 with LEGO Movie 2! We've got a ton of fun in store for everyone!

Movie will begin at sundown, but pre-movie fun will begin at 7:30 pm!

Beat the Heat


Beat The Heat, a sweet summer social!

The summer will be over before long, so make the most of it with us—and the whole community—at the social of the season!
Savor iced treats for all ages and immerse yourself in the spirit of summer camp-inspired games, activities and entertainment that ANY age will enjoy!
Will we see you here? Let us know by RSVP-ing on Eventbrite and share the event with your friends!

Saturday, July 13, 1pm-3pm!
Check-in will be in the Belk Court!

Moonlight Movies: Peter Rabbit

Grab your friends and family (and don't forget chairs and blankets!) because our Moonlight Movie series continues August 2 with Peter Rabbit! We've got a ton of fun in store for everyone!

Movie will begin at sundown, but pre-movie fun will begin at 7:30 pm!

Moonlight Movies: Dumbo


Grab your friends and family (and don't forget chairs and blankets!) because our Moonlight Movie series continues August 16 with Dumbo! We've got a ton of fun in store for everyone!

Movie will begin at sundown, but pre-movie fun will begin at 7:30 pm!

Moonlight Movies: Coco


Grab your friends and family (and don't forget chairs and blankets!) because our Moonlight Movie series continues July 26 with Coco! We've got a ton of fun in store for everyone!

Movie will begin at sundown, but pre-movie fun will begin at 7:30 pm!

Greenville Tech Foundation Workforce Development Salute


The Workforce Development Salute is Greenville Tech Foundation’s premiere annual event that honors and recognizes community businesses, individuals, and partners for their significant support of the workforce development and education efforts of Greenville Technical College. This year, we honor Dodie Anderson, The Jolley Foundation, and Lockheed Martin. Proceeds from this event will provide unrestricted funds in support of the Greenville Tech Foundation mission. This year’s event will be tentatively held on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in downtown Greenville, SC with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a seated program at 6:30 p.m. featuring our honorees. The event is attended by over 400 community and business leaders and is an opportunity to feature all the many ways the partnership between the Foundation, Greenville Technical College, and the business community influences the quality of the education, exceptional applied learning skills, and the ultimate success of students who are well-prepared to enter the workforce.
“As the business community in the Upstate prospers, it is more important than ever that we continue to provide workers with the skills and education they need to meet the growing demands of area companies”, said Ann Wright, Vice President for Advancement for the Greenville Tech Foundation. “This event helps recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals and businesses in our community who support our students and their success, as well as raise awareness about the opportunities and programs that are provided by Greenville Technical College to meet workforce goals.”
The Greenville Tech Foundation supports the efforts of Greenville Technical College to transform students’ lives and help the community thrive by providing a world-class affordable education to students and building an educated, engaged workforce. The Foundation hosts this event annually to celebrate the successes of students, the efforts of the college, and the contributions of the businesses and community members in building the local workforce.

2019 Laurens County Youth Livestock Shows


The Laurens County Youth Livestock Shows will be held at the Laurens Exchange Building on August 23 - 24, 2019. The shows are open to current 4-H and FFA members who reside in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Please make sure to read show rules and regulations for this year's updates. The show is FREE to spectators so make sure to come out and support our youth!! Concessions available on site.

Contact asmccar@clemson.edu with any questions or concerns!

Click here for information, rules & regulations, and paper registration: https://www.clemson.edu/extension/laurens/4h/files/Events/2019LaurensCounyYouthLivestockShowBook.pdf

Parent Night: Is There an App for That?


TPP has partnered with the Mary Black Foundation and Connect Spartanburg to bring you, "Is there an app for that?"

Welcome to parenting in Web 2.0. The internet, social networking, smart phones, video games and other digital innovations are game changers in our work and family life. Come us as we discuss topics such as:

Can kids really multi task?

Is internet or video game addiction real?

What is digital discipline?

What is happening to kids' attention spans and the ability to concentrate.

The first 25 registrants will receive a free advocacy toolkit! All registrants will receive a goodie bag.

Mermaid Paint & Sip Party


Mermaid Paint & Sip Party Thursday, July 11 at The Fine Arts Center of Easley. Located at 117 S. Pendleton St. in Easley. Time is from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. The cost is $25 per person for 16x20 canvas. Limited to 15 people. Must have 5 people register in order to make the class. BYOB. You MUST REGISTER at the link provided or call 864-419-4296 by 7 pm Wednesday.

Fiber, Paper, Scissors: AR Talk

Fiber, Paper, Scissors showcases four artists from the Greenville area whose emphasis on their chosen medium celebrates the beauty of cloud formations and South Carolina's landscapes.

Douglas Piper (Greenville, SC), Meredith Piper (Greenville, SC), and Mark Mulfinger (Greenville, SC) see an unexplained beauty in the clouds which is intrinsically tied to their their craft. Their body of work Amongst the Clouds consists of various mediums including work based in batik, watercolor, acrylic and oil paint, block prints, and textile. Their work will on display in Gallery A.

Trivia Night: Library After Hours


Think you can take home the prize? Gather your team (up to 5) and play trivia at this special after-hours fundraiser for the Friends of the Library. Tickets are just $25 per person, and include one free beer and all-you-can-eat tacos provided by Growler Haus. Additional drinks are available for purchase.

Event is 21+ only.

For questions or to purchase tickets, follow the link above or contact Brianna by email or by calling 260-4500 x107. All proceeds go towards supporting the Friends of the Anderson County Library, 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the public library through funding for books, materials, and cultural and educational programs.