Cybersecurity: What Entrepreneurs and Businesses Need To Know
Cristian Balan will present Cybersecurity: What Entrepreneurs and Businesses Need To Know. Mr. Balan is a retired U.S. Army Major with more than three decades of service, including 16 years spent in the information assurance field. A cybersecurity lecturer at SUNY Plattsburg and the coordinator for the Center of Cybersecurity and Technology, Balan has extensive experience as a consultant to the law enforcement community in system administration, information security, and digital forensics.
Balan earned a Level III DOD Information Assurance certification, the CISSP Certification from the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium Inc., the certified Hacking Forensic Investigator designation, and the Access Data Certified Examiner digital forensics certification.
This Wells Fargo Speaker Series event is the second of four spring lectures at USC Upstate's Johnson College of Business and Economics.
Please join the Hope Center for Children on the Red Carpet for the 12th Annual Tinis & Tapas, A Night at the Oscars! 
The classic tale "The Wizard of Oz" is directed by Kathy Genevie. This joint production of the Abbeville Opera House Youth Theatre and the Opera House players is written by L. Frank Baum. The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The Library of Congress has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale".
Taxes should be simple, transparent, neutral and stable. Those are the guiding principles of the SC Chamber’s Road Map to Tax Reform. Join us Feb. 25 at Caffeinated Conversations as we take a deeper dive into the effort to make South Carolina’s tax code more competitive for workers and businesses with SC Chamber President and CEO Ted Pitts.
The first collaboration of famed partners Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma! set the American musical theatre standard. Set in Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th Century, the spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the backdrop for the love story between Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a beautiful farm girl. The road to true love is anything but smooth, but there is no doubt that these two romantics will succeed in making a life together. As the road to romance and the road to statehood converge, Curly and Laurey are poised to spend their new life together.
Canadian-born violinist Lara St. John has been described as "something of a phenomenon" by The Strad and a “high-powered soloist” by The New York Times. Starting the violin at only two years old, St. John made her first appearance as soloist with an orchestra at age four and made her European debut with the Gulbenkian Orchestra when she was 10. She has been featured in People, US News and World Report, on CNN's Showbiz Today, NPR's All Things Considered, CBC, BBC, a Bravo! Special called Live At the Rehearsal Hall, and on the cover of Strings.
The premier rivalry in college baseball returns to Fluor Field and Downtown Greenville on Saturday, March 2nd, as the Clemson Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks square off in the Reedy River Rivalry presented by ScanSource at 1:00 PM. The festivities of the day begin with the Tailgate Party on Main Street.
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.
Presented by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra
Sybarite5’s “rock star status…is well deserved” (Sarasota Herald-Tribune). From the moment their bows hit the strings, this quintet of talented, diverse musicians takes the audience on an exciting ride that redefines the rules. Dubbed the “Millennial Kronos,” Sybarite5’s eclectic repertoire from Bowie to Radiohead and Akiho to Assad combined with its commanding performance style is turning heads throughout the music world. The quintet’s debut album, Disturb the Silence, quickly reached the top ten on the Billboard charts, and their live performances will “satisfy your inner rock star and your secret Mozart" (Arizona Daily Star).
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“The Tel Aviv performance troupe Mayumana has an infectious beat and physical pyrotechnics to match." (The New York Times)
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s timeless musical based on Charles Dickens' novel, Oliver Twist. This classic treasure is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike and is one of the few musicals to win both a Tony and an Oscar. The incredible score includes "Consider Yourself," "As Long As He Needs Me," "That’s Your Funeral," and many more.
Spartanburg ArtWalk is a free self-guided tour through participating galleries across Spartanburg's Downtown Cultural District. Stop by each 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:00 - 9:00 PM to enjoy Cocktails, hor d'oeuvres, and the Spartanburg cultural experience!
The charming story of Coppélia is a delightful comedy filled with magic, mischief and mayhem. The audience will be transported into the world of Swanilda and Franz and the mysterious toy maker, Dr. Coppelius, who brings his beautiful doll, Coppélia to life…or so he thinks! Originally called “The Doll with the Enamel Eyes”, this amusing and playful ballet is perfect for the entire family.
Join the Speaking Down Barriers team for the monthly book club Reading for Transformation: engage with readings that will guide us towards a holistic understanding of the transformation that must take place within ourselves and the world around us. We are working towards the dismantling of the barriers that continue to perpetuate violence, hate, and division. These various insights will broaden our perspective and lead us towards meaningful confrontation. You are welcome to grow with us.
The Johnson Collection is pleased to announce Dr. Tuliza Fleming, Curator of American Art at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), Smithsonian Institution, as the 2019 Voices in American Art distinguished speaker. The sixth annual edition of the educational series is scheduled for 7:00pm on Thursday, February 28, and will be held at Chapman Cultural Center in downtown Spartanburg. As always, the public is invited to attend the free lecture; no reservations are required.
Chapman Cultural Center is open every Sunday afternoon, 1-5 p.m., to provide casual and cultural experiences for those who want to "unplug." Spartanburg Art Museum, Spartanburg Regional History Museum, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, The John F. Green Spartanburg Science Center and the Student Galleries are all open with free admission. In addition, one or more local musicians will perform a free mini-concert at no charge 2-4 p.m. For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.
The Black Jacket Symphony returns to the WPAC to perform Queen’s “A Night at the Opera”, featuring Marc Martel. “We always go to great lengths to find ‘the guy’ who can make these albums come to life” says Black Jacket Symphony founder J. Willoughby. “We’ve had our eye on this one for a while, and when we say we’ve found ‘the guy’ to do Freddie Mercury, we’ve found THE GUY!”. The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience by recreating classic albums in a live performance setting with a first class lighting and video production. A selected album is performed in its entirety by a group of hand-picked musicians specifically selected for each album. With no sonic detail being overlooked, the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album. Following the album and a brief intermission, the Black Jacket Symphony returns to the stage to perform a collection of greatest hits by the evening's artist.Sponsored In Part By: The City of Seneca
A rib-tickling opera for all ages by John Davies featuring melodies by W.A Mozart.
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Good food, great company and cold refreshments are all part of the Chamber's Oyster Roast, Shrimp Boil and Pig Pickin'. Don't miss the opportunity to mingle with fellow business leaders in an informal fun and casual setting. A portion of all proceeds from the event will benefit the Leadership Greer 39 class project "Path of a Champion"