The Nutcracker has been a Spartanburg Beloved Holiday Tradition for 28 years. If you have not experienced Ballet Spartanburg's Nutcracker, you have not experienced the beauty and the spectacular version created by Carlos Agudelo. Over 100 dancers will fill Twichell's stage with incredible costumes and a magnificent Christmas tree which grows before your very eyes.
Join in for their One YEAR open House Celebration! Live Music, Food & Beverages, Prizes & Giveaways and tons of fun!
See what local artisans and direct sale vendors have at their booths and get your holiday shopping done early!
Join in at the brewery on December 8th at 6pm for a holiday celebration benefiting Project Host. Chef Tobin and the crew from CC Pearce Culinary School will be out there serving dinner.
Enjoy HOLIDAY COCKTAILS and SHOPPING as you crawl through the Village of West Greenville's Art and Light Gallery, Flat Iron Building and 547 Perry Artist Studios. Have a Holiday inspired drink with the many artists of Art & Light Gallery, Darin Gerhke Ceramics, Kate Furman Jewelry, Sunny Mullarkey Studio and Linda Q. Furman Art to name a few!
Spend a cozy and relaxing morning at Circa learning how to create a beautiful fresh greenery centerpiece! As a bonus, you'll also create a fresh mini wreath to keep or give! Workshop includes your birch bark container and all materials, as well as expert instruction from event designer, Carrie Brazell. Refreshments served!
Local Food Artisans, Craftspeople, Artists, and Vintage Sellers galore in the front yard! Great food and local groceries as usual. Come and celebrate the holidays! 40 local vendors selling from 11-3pm. The perfect day to get outside and do some Christmas shopping, all while supporting local creators.
Enjoy Rockers brews and tunes from legendary Carolina band, Blue Dogs, on Saturday, December 15th. Event kicks off with Doug Jones and Jimbo Chapman at 5PM and the Blue Dogs take the stage at 7PM.
Grind Flu Music Awards is about to takeover Dec 16th in Greenville, SC at Club Epic! Not only will they have music awards but will also be giving out awards to the top influences in the beauty industry, so you definitely don't want to miss out!
Nathan Angelo's 3rd Annual Christmas Special will be at The Radio Room on December 21st!
An Evening w/ Jump Little Children & The New Oblivion Quartet at The Spinning Jenny in Greer, SC! Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm. Tickets on sale now!
What better gift to give than a portrait of a pet?! Join for the Paint your Pet event at The Unleashed Dog Bar! You can even bring your own pup to play while your paint!
The Cozy Concert Series is an indoor performance series presented by Brewery 85. Every Sunday from 2pm-4pm they will host local musicians in their family-friendly venue.
WHAM BAM BOWIE BAND comes to GOTTROCKS on December 21st! Come enjoy the music of David Bowie @ 9:00 pm.
A place to connect with your baby in so many ways: massage and face-to-face time, making friends with other babies and caregivers, and making connections in their brain and body.
Acoustic Duo EllisByrd will be in The Haus. Come out and grab a few drinks with friends and get your weekend off to a great start!
Come one, come all to perform on our state-of-the-art stage. Whether you’re just starting out and looking for a place to share you music, or a grizzled veteran (and just looking for a place to share your music…) please join every 2nd Wednesday of the month for the Open Stage night hosted by BJ Callahan.
Make sure to follow the tour schedule to see when new show dates are added near you and then come out and enjoy the part and then invite all of your friends!
Enjoy a night of fun and fundraising supporting Special Olympics South Carolina and Greenville athletes during this annual gala. Bid on amazing items during the live and silent auctions. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided, and live music and dancing will have you shaking your tail feathers like no one is watching! Don’t miss this fun, festive night for a good cause.
Tickets: $75 per person or $125 per couple
Table Sponsorship: $1,000 (seating for 10)
Includes company name listed in program and unlimited drink tickets for 10 guests.
You will not want to miss the Cozy Concert: with Doug McDonald on December 23rd @ 2:00 pm!
The familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge will be recast as a stage musical this December at Spartanburg Methodist College.“Mr. Scrooge!” a modern and occasionally whimsical take on the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol,” will be presented at SMC on December 6 and December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Gibbs Auditorium of Ellis Hall. The public is invited and the performance is free. The musical features a variety of styles, from rock to salsa, without losing the original story’s meaning or leaving Dickens purists upset.
Make sure to get your tickets today to see Perpetual Groove w/Kirby Bright Live at The Firmament! This show will start @ 8:00 pm on December 27th.
Twenty-five plus local artists and fine craftspeople will fill the Chapman Cultural Center lobby with their handmade items on Saturday, Dec 15th! It’s the perfect time to come listen to some holiday music and grab those last-minute items all while supporting local artisans. Whether you are looking for last minute stocking stuffers and gifts for the people on your list or want to pick up something for yourself, they have hundreds of options to choose from.
Celebrate the beginning of Advent by attending the performance of the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” by the Limestone College & Community Chorus. The concert, accompanied by chamber orchestra, will be held in Fullerton Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 2. There is no admission charge for this event sponsored by the Limestone College Department of Music.
Limestone Central Elementary School chorus students will participate in opening and closing selections. Graduating seniors Windy Addington, Luke Holt, and Jade Alford will be recognized and will be featured as soloists in the spiritual “Amen.” The performance is dedicated to the memory of two outstanding Gaffney citizens who passed away this past year, Dr. G. Preston Edwards and Mr. James (Jimmy) Moss.
Over 25+ local artists and fine craftspeople will fill the Chapman Cultural Center lobby with their handmade items on Saturday, Dec 15th! It’s the perfect time to come listen to some holiday music and grab those last-minute items all while supporting local artisans. Whether you are looking for last minute stocking stuffers and gifts for the people on your list or want to pick up something for yourself, this event will have hundreds of options to choose from. Free Admission
Three Shows, One Unforgettable New Year's Eve! Laugh your way into 2019 with Alchemy Comedy Theater!
Celebrate the New Year the Alchemy Way with three shows with something for everyone!
7:30 - Alchemy Improv All-Stars - For this special edition of our Improv All-Stars show, veteran Alchemy improvisers will take to the stage for an interactive, family-friendly comedy show. If you've ever watched Whose Line Is it Anyway?, then you'll see some familiar games, plus a few different styles. This is good, clean comedy that's fit for the whole family!
http://alchemycomedy.com/shows/52654683576
9:00 - We're bringing Alchemy's veteran players together for an hour of comedy competition fit for Royalty! During this fun, fast-paced show, our players will compete for your laughs and votes, and the annual distinction of being crowned King of the Year!
http://alchemycomedy.com/shows/52654711660
10:30 - Alchemy NYE Show and Countdown! Ring in the new year downtown with the Alchemy Comedy Theater! This show features fast-paced improv games from Alchemy's all-star Local Legends cast, along with improv comedy based on the past year! Then enjoy champagne for the countdown to 2019!
http://alchemycomedy.com/shows/52654729714
Ring in the new Year as you enjoy the music of Widow Lake Band at Pass N Time in Anderson.
For more information, click here.
South Carolina's best and only accordion (Squeezebox) festival is returning for a second year. Expect sights and sounds bound to astound! They will start the evening with some accordion-powered background music, while you can dine on some of the best bar food in Greenville. Special Guests this year include John Sprocket, best known for his work with Florida's Steampunk Troubadours The Cog is Dead. Crystal Bright, the most kaleidoscopic of all cabaret acts. Let her whimsical voice and unparalleled command of exotic instruments take you to parts unknown. Atlanta's Bucky Lastard will bring a set of Celtic rockabilly, that will leave your kilt and pompadour in tatters. Return to the stage are local news legends Wasted Wine and T.C. Costello. Tiny Wonder's gothic cabaret extravaganza will leave you wanting more, which is good, as she
Having just finished their tour of all 50 states in one year,(thanks to the help, and support of their friends, and family)
My Girl My Whiskey & Me has returned home to upstate South Carolina to start a new chapter in their musical journey.
Join Gypsy&Me on Saturday, August 18th from 8-10pm at New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs, South Carolina! Come enjoy a night of cold brews and original music performed by this creative, storytelling duo.
End your evening ~ and your year ~ in the AC Lounge! Gather for Cocktails & Camaraderie on New Year’s Eve, beginning at 9PM, as we drink to the past, toast the future, and make the most of every moment. No cover charge; classic cocktails, beer, wine and sharable plates available for purchase. Dress up or down; drop in on your way to/from other NYE gatherings.
Stomping Grounds and The Events at Davenport present our New Years Eve Bash for this year, Ringin’ It in Rowdy!
Oh, yes... Spend the evening with Barry McGunthrie, Jr., Greer’s unofficial country spokesman and comedian extraordinaire. It is going to be a fun filled evening, complete with comedy, DJ, redneck dining, and 2 beer/wine drinks. Cash bar as well. Tickets are $50 and part of the proceeds will benefit Greer Relief. Tickets sales are limited. This will be a warehouse, come as you are (or wear some camo) red solo cup party.
If you don’t know Barry, look him up on Facebook. You will love him like we do!
Join in Wednesday, December 19 from 6:30-9:30pm at 13 Stripes Breweryfor the first ever Holiday Jamboree with GVLFC! And we aren't saying you have to, but ugly Christmas sweaters are very much welcomed. Also, this is an exciting time for us because we have an opportunity to lend a helping hand! We've partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Greenville to help get some much needed supplies for their program!
What do ya say, Greenville? Can we help em out?
Seven Year Witch, III Kings and Gods of Mars gz debut of Barren Planet (members of Fall of An Empire) on Friday, December 28th beginning at 6pm at GroundZero. Don't miss out on this amazing night of music!
Ward Davis comes to The Radio Room in Greenville, South Carolina on December 28, doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 9pm. Be sure to get there early as this will be a fantastic night of great music!
Wampa's Winter Wasteland lineup: Wooli, Freaky b2b Devious, Irewl, Jordan Castle, Killtrak. This epic night begins on Friday, December 28th, doors open at 8pm.
Instructor: Mary Harris
$5/person
Learn basic cold wax resist techniques to create a winter wonderland landscape masterpiece!
Workshop is located in the SAM 2D studio on the second floor, East Wing, Chapman Cultural Center. All materials and supplies included.
Bacon and Bourbon Spartanburg will bring our community together in support of St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic for a night that will not be forgotten. Hosted in Drayton Mills' hot new event space, this fundraiser will feature bourbon tastings from multiple distilleries, creative bacon dishes from your favorite local restaurants, live music, a mechanical bull and laser skeet shooting. This is all included in the ticket price in addition to your very own Bacon and Bourbon Spartanburg rocks glass. You MUST be at least 21 years of age to attend this event. No worries wine and beer drinkers. We've got you covered!
Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les Misérables. In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American G.I. named Chris, but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three years, Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he's fathered a son. This new production features stunning spectacle and a sensational cast of 42, performing the soaring score featuring Broadway hits including “The Heat is On in Saigon,” “The Movie in My Mind,” and “Last Night of the World.”
Miss Saigon contains some scenes and language which may not be suitable for younger audience members, including scenes of a sexual nature. This performance will contain strobe lights, gun shots and pyrotechnic effects.
