The SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free employment workshop for individuals with disabilities in Spartanburg, South Carolina, entitled “Disability Benefits & Employment: Make It Work for You!”. The workshop will explore myths of how work affects disability benefits and will be held at Spartanburg Community College’s Downtown Campus. Register for the workshop online: http://bit.ly/Spartanburg-Workshop. The workshop is part of the Hire Me SC campaign, a multi-year, statewide workforce development campaign to change the culture of disability employment.

We’ve only just begun: a year of action!
In an effort to highlight Human Rights and the ongoing marginalization of minority communities, the Greenville Women’s March aims to bring together an intersectional and diverse group of speakers who will encourage Marchers in attendance to leave from the March and go out into their communities and do the “work” of the calls to action initiated by the March’s speakers.

For accessibility information regarding Falls Park, please click here:

https://www.greenvillesc.gov/191/Access-Safety

Join us to view the film "King in the Wilderness" as part of MLK Unity Week. This event is free and open to the public.

Celebrate the start of the weekend with Food & Drink at Greer City Park. Food Trucks, tailgating games, and music. Follow the event for Food Truck announcements and more information.
Thank you to our Food Truck Rollout Series Sponsor Greer CPW

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, activity or public meeting of the City of Greer should contact 864-968-7008 as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.

 
From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make Spartanburg great. With partnerships between United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders, Spartanburg Young Professionals and Piedmont Club Junior members, we are pleased to announce 4th annual 1831 Gala. This event will bring all of Spartanburg's young leaders together for a formal night of fare prepared by The Piedmont Club and music from The Black & Blue Experience.

Ring in the New Year with KidX. “KidX: Funtastic New Year" will feature crafts and games revolving around exercise and healthy eating from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, and will include a special demo by Tae Kwon Do Master, Kioh Chang.
Please preregister on Eventbrite by the "Find Tickets" link on the Facebook event page.

Experience the joy of creating your own plant journal. On Saturday, January 26th, PPG will offer a beginner workshop, Plant Journaling 101, which will be taught by Jennifer Galbrath of Meadow Lark Farms School of Folk Medicine.. No artistic abilities are required, just plan to have a fun-filled morning.

Skills and concepts covered:
1) Learn what a plant journal (aka Materia Medica) is and why it is important to have one and use it!
2) Use a plant press to preserve your finds and properly document!
3) Learn how to properly store your information.
4) Learn how to responsibly harvest plants and herbs

An evening of local art, free-play The Popup Arcade games, good eats and a Fight Night boxing finale featuring Blue Ridge Creamery cheese maker Christian Hansen slugging it out with his 18-yr old intern, Zacha. Why, you ask? Why not?
Art show and Arcade games are Free! Fight Night admission is free for kids with no tickets needed. $10 and $20 ticket options for adults.

Art work by Elizabeth Kinney and Meredith Stoudenmire will be on display and available for purchase.

Mobile Meltdown Food Truck will be on-site serving up BRC-inspired Raclette - hot melty cheese served over potatoes! Please note food is not included in ticket price.

Join instructor and artist Patty Cunningham for another 4 class session studying watercolor, learning new techniques every week. All materials will be provided and you will complete an original watercolor each week. Payment of $120 for the course will be required at the first class, or, to ensure your seat, you can pay in advance through PayPal.

Hosted by the City of Abbeville, South Carolina at the Abbeville Opera House; and a benefit for the County Animal Shelter.

Artisan Entertainment brings the laughs to Abbeville, SC and is kicking off with a great night of comedy with headliner Mike Speenberg.

"A perfect blend of Jeff Foxworthy and Dennis Leary."

Soliciting volunteers for a habitat restoration work day on Friday, January 25. We will be cutting and hauling invasives along the Ridge Trail. Meet at Beechwood Drive parking area at 9 a.m. Please bring work gloves and pruning saw (if available). Long pants, heavy shoes, long sleeves, recommended. Please register through Eventbrite so we'll have an idea of whose coming. Thank you for supporting Cottonwood Trail!

Alice Hatcher Henderson, daughter of Harold Hatcher, shares her father's remarkable life stories that culminated in bringing his passions to Spartanburg through Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve.
A vital civil rights and social activist in Indiana and several accounts of Mr. Hatcher's life as chronicled by author Mike Hembree in "Seasons of Harold Hatcher", Alice brings us the Hatcher's move to South Carolina in 1969 and how a backyard hobby became an acclaimed southern destination.

TICKETS:
SCHA Members: FREE
General Admission: $5
Boxed Lunch: $10

Please call 864-596-3501 to reserve your seat and/or order lunch. Lunch orders must be received by 1/24 at 5:00pm.

Lunches provided by Palmetto Palette.

Seating is limited, call ahead reservations are suggested!

Lunch & Learns are held in the Callie & John Rainey Conference Room at the Chapman Cultural Center

Join the Spartanburg Historical Association for a special lecture about the mill history and culture of Spartanburg by Assistant Director of Local History, Brad Steinecke. After the lecture enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Drayton Mills by Stewart Winslow.
Light Refreshments will be provided

Schedule: Please note tours are the same and each have a capacity of 30 people.

1:30pm - 2:15pm | First Tour | FULL
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Lecture
3:45pm - 4:30pm | Second Tour

RSVP or tickets are required for this event. If you would like to purchase your tickets prior to the event ( which is recommended, due to limited space ) you may in the event details above. Otherwise, please contact Melanie Terry at melanie.terry@spartanburghistory.org for your reservation.

OddBall is the inaugural event soon to become Spartanburg Art Museum's signature annual fundraiser!
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Featuring a fantastic mystery vintage circus theme, magical entertainment by Imagine Circus, creative bites and signature cocktails, live music by local rock band The Antibodies, a mystery box silent auction, original art live auction, and more--OddBall is set to become the talk of the town!

Winter storytime is here an we’ll be exploring all of our senses as we warm up to a good book. Our program is broken up into segments and will feature music, stories, fingerplays, games, crafts, and will end with a creative play experience. For children 0-4.

Wings Etc is a diverse family fun, sports-oriented restaurant that takes pride in their community. We love to give back to our community in every way possible. We will be hosting a fundraiser January 29, 2019 for the Cherokee Children’s Home. The Cherokee Children’s home is a private non-profit Level 1 Group Home for Children ages infant through seventeen years who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. The home is licensed by South Carolina Department of Social Services to serve 19 children. The foundation strives to work on a plan to take care of each individual; this includes physical, medical, educational, and emotional needs. Your donation will contribute to all of those needs for the children.

On the 29th, we will be hosting a silent auction in our banquet room from 6 pm - 7 pm. All donations that have been collected from local business' across Cherokee County will be auctioned off, and all proceeds will be donated to the group home. If you are a business or individual and are interested in donating, please reach out to us. A little goes a long way. Just by dining with us on the 29th, a percentage of your total will be donated from Wings Etc to the Children's Home.

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The doors for this event will open at 7:15 PM.

Recommended for Adult Audiences.
(Potentially Strong Language)

Hosted by the City of Abbeville, South Carolina at the Abbeville Opera House; and a benefit for the County Animal Shelter.

Artisan Entertainment is bringing the laughs to Abbeville, SC and is Continuing with a great night of comedy with headliner J. Bliss.

Generations 2019 Annual Luncheon with special keynote speaker, 2013 Miss America, Mallory Hagan.

Mallory has spoken at several Child Sexual Abuse Summits the past few years, recorded numerous public service announcements, and even lobbied for the Child Sexual Abuse Act on Capitol Hill with the National Children’s Association.  She recently was a keynote speaker at the National Child Advocacy Center’s Symposium.

This event will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the transitional work that Generations has been doing in the state of South Carolina for over twenty-six years. With the goal of "no more sexual abuse victims", Generations has a 98% effectiveness rate, helping those boys who have suffered trauma or abuse in their lives. Over 970 boys have successfully completed the Generations nationally recognized program.

The Furman University Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos will present their winter concert Friday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus.

The concert is open to the public. Tickets for the Cultural Life Program event are $5 and are available at the door.

Furman Associate Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies Matt Olson conducts the concert that showcases the music of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Michael Mossman, Frank Mantooth and more.

Furman University Lyric Theatre will present two showings of the musical “She Loves Me” Thursday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium.

Directed by Furman’s Grant Knox, the musical is open to the public. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors 60 and older, and $5 for students.

An intimate and touching show, “She Loves Me” features music by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (“Fiddler on the Roof”) and book by Joe Masteroff (“Cabaret”). The beloved musical was nominated for five Tony Awards in 1964.

Written words can give you but a glimpse of the artist known as The Queen of Bluegrass, as deemed by the Wall Street Journal. But it’s only when you see this artist that you can feel the energy and experience the excitement of her music, to truly know why she and her amazing band are the “Most Award Winning Band in Bluegrass Music History, with over 100 awards!” The Voice of Rhonda Vincent is the centerpiece, surrounded by the rhythms of each instrument; featuring the individual styles of the world class musicians that collectively make up The Rage. Their talent is unmatched. Each and every member can sing every part, and play every instrument. Their depth of skill sets the stage for the highest level of professionalism in every performance. World Class Musicians, and an Award Winning Voice seamlessly set the stage for a breath-taking, one-of-a-kind, must-see performance; that reaches beyond the boundaries of bluegrass music!

Sometimes when the status quo needs to be shaken up, it is necessary to take a stand. Other times, one must courageously take a seat.

Rosa Parks is best known for being arrested for sitting in the wrong bus seat. But Parks was not an apolitical, middle-aged lady whose fatigue kept her seated. Both shy and militant, she led a rebellious life that was Revolutionary!

Our first workshop for grownups! Under the direction of our very own Nicole Kamb, you will learn this beautiful and rewarding technique. Choose your own colors and create an original canvas. No two paintings look a like, so yours will truly be one of a kind.
Space is limited, so register today!

Valentine Gala and Silent Auction at the Historic Ballenger House7 to 9 pm, tickets are $25 in advance or at the door. An assortment of wine provided by Moore's Wine & Whiskey, heavy hors d'oeuvres by SWC and area restaurants. For tickets, please call Pamela at 864 882-0868

Single? Tired of the Valentine's hype? Don't want to pay for over-priced roses? Let wine and pizza be your Valentine at Partners in Wine. Join us for free pizza, raffles and drink specials.

A television and film regular, Henry Cho's clean comedy is so versatile that he can headline Vegas and then tour with Michael W. Smith in the same month. Henry Cho's TV credits include appearances on NBC's "The Tonight Show," CBS' "The Late, Late, Show," and NBC's "Young Comedians Special." Henry was co-creator, co-producer, and co-writer of "The Henry Cho Show" on GAC. Henry's one hour clean Comedy Central Special, "What's That Clickin' Noise?" is currently airing as well as being available on Netflix. He can be heard daily on Sirrus, XM, Blue Collar Radio, & Pandora. He is also a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry.

The Freeway Revival Band's explosive blend of southern rock, funk and psychedelic soul captures and expresses the life of a true road warrior band on the current American landscape. Don’t miss this up and coming Asheville band at the most intimate venue around!

Please join us for an afternoon of lively conversation about books with 20 extraordinary authors while enjoying delectable desserts and libations at the new Marriott AC hotel in downtown Spartanburg. On March 17, from 2-5pm, guests will have a unique opportunity to chat with a variety writers about their work--and all things literary--in a relaxed, elegant setting. This author-in-the-round feast costs $50.00 and $45.00 for Hub City members. Find out more information at deliciousreads.org.

Join other young professionals from across the Upstate as we pique your interest in impacting our community and region.

The ten county Upstate including Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union counties is home to numerous young professionals. The millennial generation (ages 21-39) is quickly surpassing the Baby-Boomer generation and they will soon be our region’s leaders.

Friendly neighborhood farmer’s market every Saturday from November through mid April. Meet the farmer from Growing Green Family Farms, the pasta maker from Naked Pasta, the butcher from Revival Butchery, and more. Visit their friends around the corner at kuka juice and grab the finest bread and pastries at the Bake Room next door.

Join in at New Groove every Saturday for some yoga and beer, class starts at 11 am. Please bring your own mat and towels. Event cost is $5 per person for the class, beer is additional. After class grab a sandwich and a Famous Pretzel with beer cheese and mustard from the New Groove Sandwich Kitchen.

Please join us at Hub City Bookshop at 6pm on Wednesday, February 13, for the monthly meeting of our new book club, Her Story.

The book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss books about women by women. February's selection is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Americanah, which will be 10% off at the bookshop.

Teens, join the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library for the 2nd Tuesday of each month for an art project.

The Greenville Storytellers Project is a series of live storytelling nights: true, first-person stories from neighbors and notables in our community.

For our February event, come listen as our storytellers share memories from the heart, how events and things they have gone through in life shaped who they are and taught them lessons.

1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee. The free, weekly gathering helps build the business community.

Come join for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Wild Wing Cafe. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome!

How do you structure a novel? The question may feel overwhelming, but most stories - despite their variations in theme, genre, and subject matter - follow certain "plot beats" that propel the action forward. In this class we'll explore the ten key scenes upon which a well-crafted story turns, from the opening image to the finale. Not all novelists need an outline - which can sometimes feel confining - but most benefit from crafting a solid story arc before they begin, understanding the essential places where a story turns, expands, and ultimately concludes. If you struggle with plotting and pacing, or have ever bogged down in the dreaded "muddy middle" of your novel, this is the workshop for you.

*This workshop is also suited to book-length nonfiction/memoir.