Ten at the Top is celebrating 10 years of connecting the Upstate in 2019. As part of the 10th anniversary, TATT is holding community workshops in each of the 10 Upstate counties with each one focused on an issue of interest within that county. The program will include communities, businesses or organizations that are successfully working on that issue in other parts of the Upstate sharing insights and ideas with those interested in that specific issue within the focus county.

The Union County Workshop will take place on July 23rd with the focus being on Cultivating Community Through Entrepreneurship and Messaging. The Union County Workshop is free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested. Dinner will be served from 5:30-6 pm with the program starting at 6:00 p.m..

The PC PAC  is excited to bring you the Bowling Family and Bowling Sisters on Sunday, September 15 at 4 PM! For all the folks that grieved the loss of the Crabb Family. Give the Bowlings a listen. You won’t be disappointed.

The Bowling Family combines talent, sincerity and experience to create a memorable concert experience.  Their goal for the evening is to usher in the presence of God and celebrate the Christian message.  They feel privileged and honored to enjoy the freedom to honor Christ with any and all of their abilities.

This group has taken radio and Christian music by storm.  They are quickly positioning themselves as the group to watch.  As we grow to love this wonderful meld of Crabb/Bowling music our sense of their purpose is obvious.  These people love great songs, know how to deliver them, and obviously love God and ministry!

The “FAME” Radio Show (From 94.5 – The Answer) brings the  South Carolina Country Concert to the Pickens County Performing Arts Center featuring Ashland Craft (“as seen on” NBC’s The Voice), Luke Smith (a hometown favorite), and Parker Ford (23 year old up-and-comer)!

A percentage of all proceeds go to benefit the upstate’s Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Come join us November 10 as we say thank you to the men and women who served to protect our freedoms and our home!

The parade will begin from the PC PAC at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 10. The parade will start from the PC PAC on S Commerce St and continue to S Peachtree Street, turning left onto W Front St, wrap back around on S Commerce St, and conclude back on W Main St at the PC PAC. Following the parade will be A Salute to Veterans show at the PC PAC.

We are asking that all Veterans register for the parade with the VA office by October 31! 

Veterans can reach the Pickens County VA office at (864) 898-5926

Please arrive early and be a part of celebrating our veterans!

This parade and veterans show is free to the public; however, it is not possible without sponsors and donations. Please help us continue this Pickens County tradition in saying thank you to our Veterans! Click the link below to make a donation now!

For information on sponsorships, please contact Roy Costner IV at (864) 898-5027 or by email at rbc@co.pickens.sc.us

Anna Kasprzycka is a Polish carillonist and sound engineer. She is noted for performing world premieres of music by contemporary Polish composers, and is also active in attracting new audiences with mobile carillon performances ranging from tango to kid-friendly events with the circus and puppet theater. She has concertized throughout Poland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Great Britain, France, the United States, Israel, Spain, Ukraine, and Russia, and has recorded for television and CDs. In 2017, Kasprzycka was a Carillon Fellow at Bok Tower Gardens, Florida, pursuing research on the first Polish compositions for carillon, written by Jerzy Bojanowski. She won second prize in the 2014 carillon competition in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (France), and third prize at the 2013 International Duet Carillon Contest in Zwolle (the Netherlands). She is the recipient of the Erasmus/Socrates Scholarship and cultural scholarships from the Mayor of Gdańsk and the Adam Mickiewicz Institute. She studied carillon in Poland with Gert Oldenbeuving in Gdańsk, and with Carl van Eyndhoven, Geert D'hollander, and Eddy Mariën in Belgium, with additional study in Leuven, Amersfoort, and Middelburg. In 2014, she was the first Polish carillonist to graduate summa cum laude from the Royal Carillon School ‘Jef Denyn’ in Mechelen, Belgium. She has served as editor-in-chief of Carillon News, the journal of the Polish Carillon Society, since 2013.

Sponsored by Bill Dowler When the Earls of Leicester formed in 2013, their mission was ambitious but exact: to preserve and promote the legacy of bluegrass legends Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. The Nashville-based six-piece group has won a Grammy and earned six International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. Twisted Pine will serve as the opening performer. Pre-season tickets available to our Donors. Tickets go on sale to general public August 14th @ 1pm

Displaying a rare and delicate mixture of sophisticated composition, harmony and improvisation, fusion-influenced, genre-bending Snarky Puppy makes exploratory jazz, funk and rock. Join this award-winning jam band as it brings its special blend of feel-good tunes to the Brooks Center.

Dress in your festive red, white and blue attire, bring your lawn chairs, your coolers filled with your favorite non-alcoholic beverages and come out and enjoy FREE hot dogs, bottled water, snow cones, face painter, and balloon twister.

Community-wide attendance has increased each year.  We anticipate even more people to join us this year. We have increased the number of items the community can enjoy for free including more than twice as many free hot dogs!  Those attending will be able to enjoy:

• FREE  Fireworks, hot dog, bottled water & snow cones
• FREE  Bouncy houses & water inflatable
• FREE  Face painter, balloon twister and lots of kids activities
• FREE  Live music from Split Shot
• Cornhole tournament (fundraiser for Liberty Rec) & Emma KAPPS Bike Parade
• Plus much more!

A virtuoso trumpeter and composer, Brandon Ridenour's brilliance and self-assurance on the concert stage led to his victory at the 2018 Concert Artists Guild Competition and a thriving career worldwide. Recognized as "...the trumpet of the future" (Chicago Sun Times) and for "demonstrating the trumpet's huge potential for lyricism" (Cleveland Plain Dealer), Ridenour has combined his wide-ranging activities as a soloist and chamber musician with his passion for composing and arranging. His latest project, "Come Together," features his arrangements of Beatles' songs in celebration of the 50th anniversary of this Lennon and McCartney classic.

Bring a picnic, enjoy fresh air, and unwind as University Carillonneur Linda Dzuris performs on our 48-bell instrument. You are invited to tour the playing cabin following the performance.

On their first U.S. tour, the Four Italian Tenors perform the greatest tenor arias and songs of all time in unique arrangements created for American audiences. Hear this new generation of world-class tenors present classic works with panache, verve, and vivacity, all in their own inimitable style. Pre-season tickets available to our Donors. Tickets go on sale to general public August 14th @ 1pm

The Greenville Zoo will host Kelly Thorvalson, a native of Georgetown, SC and the Conservation Programs Manager at the South Carolina Aquarium. Thorvalson will discuss how the South Carolina Aquarium is not only triaging sick and injured sea turtles in the Sea Turtle Care Center but working to mitigate environmental risk factors and help advance sea turtle conservation initiatives in relation to plastic pollution, sea level rise, climate change and sustainable seafood.

*See website for showtimes*

Shasta, a servant boy in the land of Calormen to the south of Narnia, is thrown into the adventure of a life-time when he runs away from his cruel master with the most unlikely companion - a talking horse named Bree! Together, they must brave the burning desert, escape the attacks of lions, and uncover a terrible plot by the evil prince Rabadash to enslave all of Narnia! You will not want to miss this unbelievable production with life-size puppets, beautiful sets, and a captivating story that will keep you breathless as you watch Shasta and Bree journey to Narnia - and the North!

Night of Wonders 2019 is a summer spectacle of comedic entertainment by Sparkle City Improv, a curated pop-up shop featuring some of Spartanburg’s best-known female artists and artisans, a costume contest, ice cream bar, and specialty cocktail!

Don your frocks, collars, and ruffles on July 26 2019 to celebrate the weird, wild, wacky, and creative side of Spartanburg! This is a 21 and older event.

A four-course meal paired with French wines.

Start your countdown to euphoria weekend with the wildly  popular Tapas & Tinis event. Toss on your favorite party attire, grab your dance shoes, and join us July 12th for a night of small plates, courtesy of Chef Tony Schmidt of Performance Food Service, and tasty ‘tinis, complements of Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Larceny Bourbon.

If you pick up a newspaper or tune in to a news channel, a lot of the conversation revolves on who belongs in America. What is our immigration policy? Should we build a wall? Who is allowed to cross our borders? Who is allowed to access services depending on the country you or your parents were born in? In essence, who deserves to be an American?

Join us for our July salon as we discuss these issues.

What happens when you blend traditional honky tonk Country music with old school Rock and Roll? You get a rockabilly show that will blow the roof off the house! This original Centre Stage production will feature the music of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash. Come join in the knee slappin’, toe tappin’ party of the Summer!

Free films are scheduled for Thursday evenings through August 1 at dusk. Free pre-show fun such as inflatables, crafts, games with prizes and dancing begins at 6 p.m.

Seating in the amphitheater is on a first-come, first-served basis for all films.

For the safety of all attending the movies, children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pets are not permitted

Free films are scheduled for Thursday evenings through August 1 at dusk. Free pre-show fun such as inflatables, crafts, games with prizes and dancing begins at 6 p.m.

Seating in the amphitheater is on a first-come, first-served basis for all films.

For the safety of all attending the movies, children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pets are not permitted

Free films are scheduled for Thursday evenings through August 1 at dusk. Free pre-show fun such as inflatables, crafts, games with prizes and dancing begins at 6 p.m.

Seating in the amphitheater is on a first-come, first-served basis for all films.

For the safety of all attending the movies, children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pets are not permitted

PREPARE FOR TAKE OFF ON AN INTERGALACTIC JOURNEY THROUGH OUTER SPACE TO MARK THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO  11 MOON LANDING.

Join us for a fun and informative Salad-in-a-Jar Party! 

Please bring 4 quart-sized jars (wide-mouth is easiest) per person, 2 salad items (chopped/prepped) 4-cups each depending on toppings, and one bag or container of lettuce. 

Bring your favorite dressing!

Topping ideas include but are not limited to:

• beans (black, garbanzo, etc.)
• cucumbers
• shredded carrots
• dried fruit
• grape tomatoes
• sweet peppers
• nuts (almonds, walnuts)
• seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, etc.)
• red cabbage
• grilled chicken
• hard boiled eggs
• broccoli
• artichoke hearts
• hearts of palm
• avocado
• quinoa
• blueberries
• olives
• sliced radishes, etc.

This event is FREE, but space is limited so make sure to register!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warmly,

Vickie Beineke, ND

Come help us celebrate out 9 year anniversary on the first of July! Yes it's Monday - yes you're allowed to celebrate - yes we'll have some special beers, giveaways and general merriment to go around!

Join us for a leisurely 5 mile ride starting at Freehub Bicycles Downtown and traveling to The Whale and then Liability before returning back. We will enjoy a 6 ounce libation pour of your choice at each location.

Lunch and Doodle is a great way for kids to extend their camp experience. Use Lunch and Doodle to add an hour to a morning or afternoon camp or to create a full day camp experience when signing up for both the morning and afternoon camps. During Lunch & Doodle, a Kidcreate Studio teacher will oversee lunch time and provide an additional art activity. This is a very popular class! Reserve your child’s spot today! Please pack a nut free lunch and drink for your child for Lunch & Doodle.

This free celebration in downtown Fountain Inn will include a live performance by Steel Toe Stiletto,  bounce house, and fireworks. A DJ will spin tunes while food vendors are available for concessions.

Celebrate our nation in grand style at Hartness. Festivities will begin at 7:00 p.m. on the Grand Lawn and end with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Enjoy food, local arts and crafts vendors, live music, lawn games and much more.

Pickens will celebrate with music on July 4, down on Main Street. Music by the Jake Bartley Band will be 7 pm to 9 pm. Visit the celebration’s information page for more details.

Live music by The Jake Bartley Band
Spectacular Fireworks display about 9:30 p.m.

Delicious Food & Cold Beverages from these fine vendors:

Note: for 2019, vendor tickets will be sold at $1 each. Provide tickets to the vendor for the product.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m. (Not before, please.)

Pig on Fire BBQ
Camp Fellowship Hamburgers & Hotdogs
Pink Mamas Shaved Ice & Ice Cream
Peanut Hut Peanuts

If you are not following us on Facebook, please do so. Announcements/ weather delays inside 24 hrs will be posted on our facebook account.

REGISTER if you plan to attend by Land or Water
(this provides us contact info so we can notify you of late changes)
Click below to register:
https://www.connectlakegreenwood.org/lights-on-the-lake-2019/

Join us for a discussion with industry experts regarding how to incorporate environmental goals into planning projects. From Milliken's Arboretum to Tree Ordinances, this event is sure to expand your knowledge of Enviornmental Planning. 

Speakers to include:

• Katherine Amidon, Market Leader for Synterra
• Joelle Teachey, Executive Director of TreesUpstate
• Stewart Winslow, former Horticulturist for Pacolet Milliken Enterprises

Drop off food/donations to our furry friends with Lucky Pup Rescue! With your donation you will be entered to win a $100 gift card!! Pink Mama's Ice Cream Truck will be on site!! Free Ice Cream with donation!!

This is your ticket, along with your donation, to get FREE ICE CREAM!! BRING YOUR FRIENDS!! The event is open to the public!! Come meet some adoptable lucky pups as well :)

Items needed for donation: Bath towels, cleaning products, Laundry Detergent, Paper towels, adult dry dog food, adult wet dog food, puppy wet food, puppy dry food, crates, dog beds, flea/tick prevention, bleach, gift cards to Tractor Supply, Petsmart, Petco, and Amazon

If you are unable to attend, please drop donations to our office during business hours M-F. OR visit: www.luckypuprescuesc.com for cash donations or to see adoptable dogs!

P.s. If you bring us the name and contact information for one person looking to buy, sell, or invest in the next year we will donate $50 to Lucky Pup in your name!!

Sponsored by: Heather Appleby at Priority Insurance and Brent Honshell at Palmetto Mortgage.

Please join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn on Friday, July 12 at 11:30 AM at Seneca Light and Water, 630 North Hampton Road Seneca, SC 29678.

We are honored to have 2 gentlemen speak at our next Foothills CAN Lunch and Learn in Oconee County. Stephen Scruggs, General Manager of Schneider-Electric in Seneca, will have a power point presentation of how our FRIENDS from The Tribble Center in Seneca help with production at Schneider-Electric. Steve Finger of Ride-to-Work in Oconee County will tell us how his program is helping get our FRIENDS to and from work.

Please RSVP to help with meal planning! The folks from Oconee Economic Alliance will provide sandwiches/drinks for this meeting. Please ask anyone who plans to attend to let us know in order that Janet Hartman and her team from Oconee Economic Alliance will know how many sandwiches to provide for our meeting.

Please help us spread the word regarding this important Lunch and Learn. Thank you for all your help in promoting Foothills CAN.

For more information about FoothillsCAN please visit our web site, https://greenvillecan.org/foothills-can/

Bring your child in for some fun in the kitchen! In this hands on class we will be making everybodys favorite: Pizza Monkey Bread with Marinara Sauce, Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, and Cherry Basil Soda. This class is for kids ages 8 and up. Cost for the class is $30 per child.

Oh. My. God. Are you ready? ? crawl with us is throwing the biggest friends party ever! Get your tickets now so your friends studio badge is ready, or central perk won’t let you in!

☕Join the biggest friends reunion ever!
?Trivia at 4 bars with 25 unique trivia questions totaling 100 questions!
✏️ Play with teams of 1-8 friends!
?Geller cup awarded to the winning team!
??Prizes awarded to 2nd & 3rd place teams!
?No cover at all partner venues!
?Professional photographer on set!
?️ Raffles for free tickets to future events!
?Totally awesome ?after party!
?Costume contest ??for best "liked" friends crew!