An Evening of Original Music with Edwin McCain, Maia Sharp, and Jill Sobule

Crooning voices, soulful guitars, and rollicking pianos bring heartfelt lyrics and magical melodies to life in the brand-new Peace Voices Songwriters Concert Series. Led by Greenville favorite Edwin McCain and accomplished songwriter Maia Sharp, each concert brings a new guest singer-songwriter to the Upstate for a one-of-kind performance. Join us this season in Genevieve’s theater lounge for this intimate listening room experience.

Greenville Symphony Orchestra- Strauss Squared

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Edvard Tchivzhel, Conductor

Who thinks two Strausses aren’t better than one?  The “King of Waltzes,” Johann Strauss, meets the great orchestra composer and conductor, Richard Strauss, in a performance bursting with unbridled power and sparkling joy.


R. Strauss:  “Ein Heldenleben” (“A Hero’s Life”)
J. Strauss:  Assorted Overtures, Waltzes, Polkas, and Galops

Carolina Youth Symphony Winter Concerts

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At 3:00 pm the Repertory and Concert Orchestras will perform:

Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished Symphony", Franz Schubert, arr. Richard Meyer, “Oklahoma!”  by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein, arr. Steven Bosenhaus, Ashokan Farewell, Jay Ungar, arr. Bob Cerulli
Ginger R. Greer, Conductor, CYS Repertory Orchestra 

Procession of the Sardar – Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanow,
Variations on a theme by Haydn – Johannes Brahms,
Egyptian Legacy – Soon Hee Newbold,
By Loch and Mountain – Robert Smith
James F. Kilgus, Conductor, CYS Concert Orchestra

The Book of Mormon

Peace Center Broadway Series

The Book of Mormon

March 5-10, 2019 • Peace Concert Hall

About The Show

The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It's The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical.
 
This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation.

Contains explicit language.

Writing Workshop with Amy Randall

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Peace Voices Adult Writing Workshops offer a place to create for everyone from experienced writers to beginners. Workshops are led by Amy Randall, who guides participants as they tell their own stories through the craft of poetry.

Cinderella the Ballet

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The Grimm fairy tale of how an abused girl rises above her circumstances to triumph over those who hurt her, Cinderella: The Ballet is the family-oriented story that will never change or lose its sparkle even after the stroke of midnight. Everything you know and love from Cinderella is here, but with renewed significance as both a family-oriented story and a statement for our society where girls are stronger than they appear. Choreographed by the esteemed Hernan Justo, you will not want to miss Cinderella.


Featuring a $10 Educational Show on Friday, March 8th at 10 am

BBB®& AARP® Secure Your ID “Shred Day” – Simpsonville

Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate & AARP® South Carolina are partnering together to host Secure Your ID "Shred Day," a national, semi-annual identity theft document shredding event designed to educate and deter consumers and small businesses from becoming victims of identity theft. The event features on-site shredding, electronic recycling, plus tips to protect identity. All proceeds from the event benefit Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.
AARP® and Better Business Bureau® Education Foundation (BBBEF) will be providing educational handouts to prevent consumers and businesses from becoming victims of identity theft.

Individuals and businesses can take advantage of FREE on-site document shredding, electronic recycling, and take home practical tips to prevent identity theft online and off.

Goodwill on-site accepting old desktop computers, laptops, monitors and printers. Before reselling, hard drives are wiped clean to the standards of the US Department of Defense.

Maximum number of boxes and plastic bags per consumer, business and vehicle is 3. Cardboard boxes will be emptied and returned to consumers. Due to safety concerns and to ensure that we are able to serve as many vehicles as possible, we are unable to accept people on foot this year or allow people to get out of their vehicle to watch their paper shredded. The complimentary shred event is first come, first serve or until the shred trucks fill up, so coming early is advised.

For more information about Shred Day, contact the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate at (864) 242-5052.

BBB® & AARP® Secure Your ID “Shred Day” – Anderson

Take advantage of free document shredding at three locations in the Upstate.
Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate & AARP® South Carolina are partnering together to host Secure Your ID "Shred Day," a national, semi-annual identity theft document shredding event designed to educate and deter consumers and small businesses from becoming victims of identity theft. The event features on-site shredding, electronic recycling, plus tips to protect identity. All proceeds from the event benefit Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.

AARP® and Better Business Bureau® Education Foundation (BBBEF) will be providing educational handouts to prevent consumers and businesses from becoming victims of identity theft.

Individuals and businesses can take advantage of FREE on-site document shredding, electronic recycling, and take home practical tips to prevent identity theft online and off.

Goodwill on-site accepting old desktop computers, laptops, monitors and printers. Before reselling, hard drives are wiped clean to the standards of the US Department of Defense.

Maximum number of boxes and plastic bags per consumer, business and vehicle is 3. Cardboard boxes will be emptied and returned to consumers. Due to safety concerns and to ensure that we are able to serve as many vehicles as possible, we are unable to accept people on foot this year or allow people to get out of their vehicle to watch their paper shredded. The complimentary shred event is first come, first serve or until the shred trucks fill up, so coming early is advised.

For more information about Shred Day, contact the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate at (864) 242-5052.

Open House at the Huguenot Mill

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Join us for an open house of the Huguenot Mill at the Peace Center on March 14 from 4:30-7:30 pm. Built in 1882, our historic space will be dressed to impress to help you envision your big day. Vendors will be on site, and Peace Center representatives will be available to answer questions.

Arrive at any time. Admission is complimentary and includes a welcome drink and light fare for tasting.

An Evening with Steve Miller Band

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller was a mainstay of the San Francisco music scene that upended American culture in the late '60s. With albums like Children of the FutureSailor, and Brave New World, Miller perfected a psychedelic blues sound that drew on the deepest sources of American roots music and simultaneously articulated a compelling vision of what music and society could be in the years to come.

In the '70s, Miller crafted a brand of rock 'n' roll music that was polished, exciting, and irresistible. Hit followed hit in an endless flow: "The Joker," "Livin' in the USA," "Take the Money and Run," "Rock'n Me," "Fly Like an Eagle," "Jet Airliner," "Jungle Love," and "Abracadabra" among them. To this day, these songs are instantly recognizable when they come on the radio-and are impossible not to sing along with.

X – Celebrating 10 Years of Dance

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"X"

The tendency to make things whole.

5,6,7,8,9,10. Completeness in mathematics, ten implies the end and the beginning of sequence; ten can be a sense of whole by wrapping itself in power and force, in achieving and creating. Found in nature on ten fingers and ten toes, in games of children and adults, in the divine. Ten embodies a complete experience of the development of the first cycle of nine.

DTG’s Performance Company newest full-length production, “X,” is a collaboration of contemporary works from resident and guest choreographers inspired by the number ten. Each choreographic work presented draws upon their own feeling of completeness, achievement and coming full circle. From a playful game to the biblical descension of the Holy Spirit, “X” will captivate the audience, leaving them with a rewarding, enriching and truly unique artistic experience.

Celtic Woman

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Since its debut, global musical sensation Celtic Woman’s concerts continue to capture the hearts of an audience that spans the globe. Both an accomplished recording ensemble and a world-class performing collective, Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland's rich musical and cultural heritage, while continuing its remarkable legacy of introducing some of Ireland's most talented singers and musicians onto the world stage.

Their new album, Ancient Land, celebrates the centuries-old Irish tradition of telling stories through song: stories of the land, stories of love, and stories of dancing – bringing a piece of Ireland to audiences everywhere.

Celtic Woman continues to transcend national and cultural boundaries to celebrate the timeless emotion of Ireland's heritage. A one-of-a-kind live act, Celtic Woman combines the country's finest musical talents with epic stage production to present a uniquely inspiring live experience.

Experience the Grammy® nominated Celtic Woman on their all-new tour, Ancient Land, the next chapter of their extraordinary musical journey.

Impressionism – Ravel and Riesling

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Peace Interludes are FREE music appreciation gatherings that unpack the rich traditions and diverse styles of great composers. Each month will feature a unique composer and drink pairing, providing a multi-sensory sip, listen, and learn experience that highlights a musical period.

Step into one of Claude Monet’s gardens and delight in the Impressionist period when music sought to convey moods or capture feelings. Mimicking the visual artists of the time, the structure of a work of art became subordinate to its effect. In the years containing the first movie theater and the invention of color photography, the world was brimming with opportunities to fill life with audio and visual encounters. Be impressed and join us!

Tap Dogs

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This is not just tap. Experience high voltage, rugged, raw talent in the tap dance phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. Dein Perry's Tap Dogs takes the stage with its “positively electrifying” (The New York Observer) trademark blend of live music and tap dance like you've never seen before.
 
“Part theatre, part dance, part rock concert, and part construction site” (BBC), the show is crammed with high-energy dance, theatrical performance, and live music. Whether in water, upside-down, or jumping through scaffolding, the Tap Dogs have been performing to the beat of their own drum for over 20 years.
 
Winner of over 15 international awards including an Olivier Award and an Obie Award, this global musical smash hit has appeared in more than 330 cities on six continents and has been seen live by over 12 million people. A worldwide television audience of more than 3.4 billion saw 1,000 Tap Dogs performing in the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympics.

Strings Galore

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Edvard Tchivzhel, Conductor
David Gross, Piano
Kevin Lyons, Trumpet

An extravagant abundance of music for strings (and a trumpet!) awaits!  From Rossini’s bombastic Third Sonata, to perhaps the most familiar work in the classical repertoire, Barber’s Adagio for Strings (you’ll know it when you hear it!), this spectacular concert is one you won’t want to miss.

Empower Pitch: Pitching for Success


A great business pitch is among the first of many hurdles an entrepreneur must jump to get their company off the ground. A great pitch can bring valuable partnerships to the table; partnerships that come with valuable financial incentives.

Empower Pitch is a one day workshop created through a partnership of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Spartanburg, Northside Development Group, and Denny's to assist small business owners in developing a dynamic pitch that will capture their audience in 1 to 15 minutes.

**Contact Terrance Hawes at thawes@spartanburgchamber.com to register for the event.

BBB®& AARP® Secure Your ID “Shred Day” – BBB Office

Take advantage of free document shredding at three locations in the Upstate.
Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate & AARP® South Carolina are partnering together to host Secure Your ID "Shred Day," a national, semi-annual identity theft document shredding event designed to educate and deter consumers and small businesses from becoming victims of identity theft. The event features on-site shredding, electronic recycling, plus tips to protect identity. All proceeds from the event benefit Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.

AARP® and Better Business Bureau® Education Foundation (BBBEF) will be providing educational handouts to prevent consumers and businesses from becoming victims of identity theft.

Individuals and businesses can take advantage of FREE on-site document shredding, electronic recycling, and take home practical tips to prevent identity theft online and off.

Goodwill on-site accepting old desktop computers, laptops, monitors and printers. Before reselling, hard drives are wiped clean to the standards of the US Department of Defense.

Maximum number of boxes and plastic bags per consumer, business and vehicle is 3. Cardboard boxes will be emptied and returned to consumers. Due to safety concerns and to ensure that we are able to serve as many vehicles as possible, we are unable to accept people on foot this year or allow people to get out of their vehicle to watch their paper shredded. The complimentary shred event is first come, first serve or until the shred trucks fill up, so coming early is advised.

For more information about Shred Day, contact the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate at (864) 242-5052.

Greenville Chamber Leadership Summit

The Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Summit can help you develop valuable new relationships, build your leadership capacity through insightful speakers, and even challenge you to think differently and push yourself to grow as a leader. 
Set aside March 15 to learn from some of the most influential leaders in our community and beyond! Invest in yourself, your team, your network and your ability to lead others.  Whether attending as an individual or as a group of employees, you will leave encouraged, enlightened, and empowered!

Greenville Chamber Netnight

Since 2013, over 6,500 individuals have experienced Netnight. Netnight provides the opportunity for diverse business professionals to connect. Attendees enjoy the intentionality in helping guests ensure an effective networking experience. This event consistently sells out. For 2019, Netnight will remain open to all with the added element of each event being themed and/or designed to engage specific groups. To receive optimal benefits, sponsorships should be secured by January 31, 2019.

SBDC Growth & Hard Conversations

Managing a Business

Growth: Every business talks about it, but are you ready for it? Do you have the systems in place to meet the demands? Do you know how to prepare for and then create opportunities for growth?

Tim Joiner of Greenville-based 3Fold can talk about what companies need to be doing when they are small in order to handle rapid growth in the future. From building systems to reinventing your job description to the psychology of growth, this presentation is full of thought-provoking ideas to stimulate personal, professional, and organizational growth.

Hard Conversations: Business leaders fear hard conversations because they want to avoid conflict. In those uncomfortable settings, they must address issues that may have been dormant for years, they risk relationships, and can disrupt the company peace and its stability. Why go there and do that?

To take the next steps and get out of their comfort zone, they must.

What can they do? Jim Wiginton of Broad Insights can help business leaders with these hard conversations. A business coach based out of Greenville, his firm has helped more than 120 businesses and their leaders reach their next level of success in the past six years.

St Patrick’s Day Celebration

Come enjoy a fun filled family event! There will be music, cold beverages, food, bounce house and cornhole going on from 1pm-4pm.

Spa for Spays

Spa for SpaysPresented by Speak for Animals
Thursday, March 14, 2019
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Zen - 924 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Enjoy an evening of pampering for people, while raising funds and awareness to help Upstate SC pets.

Ticket includes:

(1) 20 minute massage/relaxation service
1 drink ticket
Delicious food by local chef David Alonso
Live music by Darby Wilcox
Fun, interactive group classes (BellyBollyBallet, Meditation, Yoga)
Silent auction
Our very own Unique Boutique
PLUS one-of-a-kind artwork and merchandise from local artists will be available for purchase - 100% of proceeds benefiting SFA!

SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament


The women of the Southeastern Conference battle on the court for the 2019 championship title at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena! Plan your March Madness early and purchase a tournament book or single session tickets HERE! *Books include one (1) ticket to each session of the 2019 SEC Women's Tournament.

Make your game plan for the SEC Women's Tournament by checking out everything happening during the tournament here! 

Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah is crossing North America on his first ever arena outing with the Loud & Clear Tour coming to The Well on March 22, 2019! The Daily Show host and celebrated comedian is known around the world for his insightful and authentic take on politics and current events. Born in South Africa during the end of apartheid, he often shares incisive social and political commentary on his Comedy Central The Daily Show platform and through his various stand-up specials and writing. In 2016, Trevor released his first book Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, which became an instant New York Times bestseller.

Alabama – 50th Anniversary Tour

Alabama will celebrate their 50th Anniversary Tour at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on May 10 with special guests The Charlie Daniels Band! Alabama members Randy, Jeff and Teddy left Fort Payne, Alabama 50 years ago and spent the summer playing music in Myrtle Beach at The Bowery. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields, the band has become international stars that have sold 80 million albums and have changed the face and sound of country music. Since Alabama’s start 50 years ago, the band has charted 43 #1 singles, including 21 #1 singles in a row, and have won over 179 CMA Awards, Grammy Awards, and ACM Awards. They are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and are celebrating with their 50th Anniversary Tour!

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney has confirmed his eagerly anticipated return to the U.S. with his new Freshen Up tour, including his debut appearance at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
The Freshen Up Tour is Paul McCartney’s first outing following the release of his brand new studio album, “Egypt Station,” out September 7 on Capitol Records. Featuring the AAA Top 10 single “Come On To Me,” “Egypt Station” is already generating rave reviews, with Q magazine writing in a 4-star review that Paul is “enjoying his music too much to stop now. And so, for that matter, are we,” and Rolling Stone raving "Macca keeps adding new gems to his songbook, with nothing to prove except he’s the only genius who can do this… And, oh yeah — in his spare time, he happens to still be the greatest live performer on Earth.”

The Paul McCartney live experience is everything any music lover could ever want from a rock show: Nearly three hours nightly of the greatest moments from the last 50 years of music, dozens of songs from Paul’s solo, Wings and of course Beatles catalogues that have formed the soundtracks of our lives. Featuring Paul’s band of the last 15+ years – Paul “Wix” Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums) –and constantly upgraded state of the art audio and video technology that ensures an unforgettable experience from every seat in the house, a Paul McCartney concert is never anything short of life-changing.

He Said/She Said

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Women’s History Month is not just for women, but for all who champion women. This evening will encourage a frank and honest dialogue uplifting women and their causes. Sarah BlackmanJacqueline Johnson, and Len Lawson will speak poetically from their perspectives. The director of creative writing at the Fine Arts Center, Blackman’s debut novel, Hex, explores how a woman can use language to rebuild herself. Johnson is the author of two collections of poetry, A Woman’s Season and A Gathering of Mother Tongues. Lawson won the 2016 Jasper Magazine Artist of the Year Award in Literary Arts, wrote the book Before the Night Wakes You, and co-edited Hand in Hand: Poets Respond to Race. What will she say? What will he say? Come witness their poetic intersections.

Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown

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Presented by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra

William Waldrop, Conductor

Experience the magic of Motown!  Four dynamic singers take to the stage with full orchestra accompaniment by the GSO as they perform all of your favorite Motown hits.  Relive the music made famous by artists like Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Stevie Wonder.  Songs include “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Dancing in the Street,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “My Girl,” “Superstition” and many, many more!

Patton Oswalt

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A comedian, actor, and writer, Patton Oswalt continues to find success in all areas of entertainment. From his award-winning comedy specials to his many memorable film roles and guest appearances on his favorite TV shows (including Parks and Recreation, for which he received a TV Critics Choice Award), Oswalt continues to choose work that inspires him and entertains audiences.

Switch – A -Roos Consignment Sale

A Semi Annual Children's Consignment Sale specializing in new and gently used:

Children's Clothing
Shoes
Accessories
Baby Equipment
Toys
Indoor/Outdoor Play Toys
Maternity Clothing

Come experience the Upstate's Finest and Most Advanced Children's Consignment Sale.

Hearts in Harmony Fundraiser

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Save the date and plan to join us!! You can be the change for someone in 2019!! Join us for our annual fundraiser dinner, 100% of the proceeds will feed directly into our scholarship fund and provide opportunities for people to participate in our Therapeutic Equine sessions throughout the year!!
Yummy BBQ dinner, green beer,plus big ticket raffle and auction items ... stay tuned for details!!

Spring Sip & Shop benefiting Harvest Hope ??


Shop the latest looks for Spring at the Haywood Mall Spring Sip & Shop on March 7th from 5-9 PM. Your $20 ticket includes ten wine tastings, access to exclusive deals at participating stores and a complimentary wine tasting glass. Learn all about the most current trends from during a fashion presentation by Sarah Picou of "The Simple Blonde" in our Style Lounge.

All proceeds go to Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Participating stores include:

  • Michael Kors
  • Altar'd State
  • Aldo
  • Kates
  • Palmetto Moon
  • Bare Minerals
  • Reed's Jewelers
  • Banana Republic
  • Fiore Boutique
  • Pottery Barn

Simpsonville Chamber Annual Celebration

Join us on Tuesday, March 19th and celebrate another successful year for our community and businesses! It will be an evening of great food with a fun party atmosphere, and the announcement of the 2019 Simpsonville A-List Award recipients!
Chamber member businesses will be presented with our 2019 A-List Awards in SIXTEEN categories spanning all industries and business types.

Self-nominations and peer-nominations are permitted and encouraged. A team of judges will review all nominations and choose the best two nominees in each category. The community will then vote to determine the overall A-List Award winners. Nominations will close at 12:00pm on February 25th. Finalists from each category will be announced, and voting for the Winners will begin on February 27th. Winners will be announced at the Annual Banquet on March 19th.

Simpsonville Chamber Business After Hours


he Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce co-hosts Business After Hours events like this one with a different Chamber member each month. Events typically fall on the fourth Thursday, unless otherwise noted in the event information. BAH events provide a valuable opportunity for our members to highlight their offices, shops, and products through facility tours and peer engagement. Guests enjoy the opportunity to learn about new businesses, expand their network, and discover potential partnerships with others throughout the community. Contact Chamber staff if you would like information on hosting a Business After Hours at your business!

Easley Chamber 71st Annual Meeting

Please help us celebrate the Chamber's accomplishments in 2018, as well as honor our volunteer and community leadership for Ambassador of the Year, Director of the Year, Powdersville Leadership Award, and Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award. In addition, we will honor our Small Business of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, and Pillar of Easley recipients.

Fabio Parrini, Schubert and Chopin at the Carolina Music Museum

Fabio Parrini, Chair of the Piano Department at North Greenville University, will be performing a program of Frederic Chopin & Franz Schubert at the Carolina Music Museum. Parrini, a Steinway artist, has a rich array of recordings, live broadcasts, concertos, solo recitals, chamber music & collaborations with orchestras, choirs, opera productions & performances at summer festivals on his resume. A Fulbright Scholar, a Kahn Award winner from Boston University, he has coached for the Philadelphia International Music Festival, given master classes at Clemson University, the Longy School of Music at Bard College, Emporia State University, & the University of Southern Mississippi, to list only few. He holds degrees from the Conservatory of Padua in Italy, & Boston University. Call 864-520-8807 to purchase your tickets. $15 Adults & $5 students.

City of Easley Spring Fling & Jazz Festival

City of Easley invites you to join them for their 2019 Farmer's Market's Spring Fling and Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 6 from 9 AM until 3 PM. The Spring Fling will showcase local artists, craftsmen, farmer's market vendors, local live music and much more. For more information or how to become a vendor, click here.