CONNECT 2019: A Collective Call to Action!


Health equity exists when everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthy including those who have experienced socioeconomic disadvantage, historical injustices, pay inequity, and other avoidable systemic inequalities. Through collective will, voice, and action, communities across South Carolina are working to influence policy changes, practices, and programs to support health improvement.

Join us to learn about the transformative and collaborative work occurring in Spartanburg and Anderson. We will also discuss our statewide call to action the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina.

CONNECT is an annual diversity and inclusion symposium hosted by AnMed Health in partnership with local business, industry and civic allies.

Clemson University’s Office of Inclusion & Equity is this year's Presenting Investor, and TD Bank is the Impact Sponsor.

GCT presents The Addams Family

Sponsored by The Greenwood Building
October 18, 19, 25, 26 @ 7:30PM
October 19, 20, 27 @ 2:00PM

Adults - $22
Seniors/Military - $20
Students - $15
Children 12 and under - $12

GCT presents Madeline’s Christmas | A Musical

It’s the night before Christmas and everyone is sick in bed. All except brave Madeline, who is up and about and feeling just fine. Taking care of eleven little girls and Miss Clavel is hard work, but when Madeline finds help from a magical merchant, the girls embark on a Christmas journey that will surely make them forget their sniffles and sneezes.
December 6 & 7 @ 7:30 PM
December 7 @ 2:00 PM
December 8 @ 6:00 PM (After Christmas Parade)

Adults $18
Seniors/
Military $17
Students $15
Children $12

***Ask us about our family maximum***
Sponsored by Northland Communications

Dan + Shay

#Dan+ShayGVL

Dan + Shay continue their rapid rise and are taking the music world by storm. The last twelve months have seen GRAMMY, Billboard, ACM, CMT and Teen Choice Award wins – most recently snagging several CMA Awards nominations, the accumulation of over two billion on-demand career streams, several mega-hit, chart-topping songs and more. The pair have already sold out headlining UK & US tours in 2019 and are set to embark on Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour in early 2020, where they will perform from their ever-expanding array of hits including their most recent chart-topper “All To Myself,” their 2x Platinum, multi-week No. 1 single “Speechless” and the most-streamed song released in 2018, their multi-Platinum global smash “Tequila.”

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Greenwood Performing Arts presents Farewell Angelina

Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and accomplished multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board, including being named by Rolling Stone’s “New Artists You Need to Know”.

Christmas with the Annie Moses Band

The Annie Moses Band returns to Greenwood to perform their famous Christmas special with a unique blend of roots music and classical polish. The Juilliard-trained siblings have produced Telly-nominated PBS specials and performed on stages as diverse as Carnegie Hall and The Grand Ole Opry.

Brunch & Holiday Bazaar, Greenville

Enjoy a warm & tasty brunch at the cafe, then wander the vendor tables for holiday gift ideas. They will have jewelry, soaps & lotions, handmade hats and scarves, jellies/jams and more - plus Sun Belly gift baskets ready to go. More info to follow but mark your calendars now!

2nd Annual Holiday at the Hamptons, Greenville

Save the date for the second annual Holiday Celebration with all your friends Hampton Station!
Saturday, Dec. 8th & Sunday, Dec. 9th:
- Curated holiday market featuring local makers and artisans
- Special draft, bottle, and canned beers
- Live music and entertainment
- Neighborhood shops Hampton Station including pottery, jewelry, food and drink, fine arts, tools and woodworking, and much more!

Indie Craft Parade Holiday Pop Up Shop, Greenville

The Indie Craft Parade Holiday Pop Up Shop is a temporary retail store, featuring the work of 85 artists and makers. Beginning November 24, shop a curated mix of handmade gift able art, home goods, jewelry, and children’s items.

Paula’s Projects, Pickens

You will not want to miss Paula's Projects at The Pickens County Library System @ 1:00 pm!

Cozy Concert: Gypsy & Me, Greenville

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.

I Was Born to Be in a Library, Pickens

“I Was Born to Be in a Library”: Pat Conroy’s Great Love of Libraries Presented by Jonathan Haupt & Sponsored in part by South Carolina Humanities.

Gift Wrapping for a Cause, Spartanburg

Every Holiday season Barnes & Noble allows non-profit organizations to come in and wrap gifts for contributions To their cause/organization.

Holiday Jewelry-Making Class, Greenville

Come by for a very fun "craft-ernoon" in the activity center! One of their patients will be teaching a jewelry-making class. You'll go home with your fabulous, holiday-inspired creation. All materials provided.

Watercolor Workshop, Spartanburg

Join in for a fun and educational evening in the Chapman Cultural Center’s Creative Placemaking Studio for a watercolor workshop with HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence, Ambrin Ling, on Wednesday, December 12th, from 6 – 7:30 PM.

Meditation and restorative Cat Yoga, Greenville

Meditation has been proven to positively impact mental and physical health in many ways. From reducing stress and blood pressure, improving sleep, to improving relationships and much more! So start your day off right and join in quieting your minds with a 20 minute meditation class, followed by 1 hour restorative yoga with a focus on breath work surrounded by more than 30 cats. ALL levels and ALL bodies are welcome!

Love Cats Painting Class, Greenville

Paint Love Cats with the help of the talented instructors at The Organic Cat Café in downtown Greenville on December 12th!

Painting With a Purpose, Greenville

Ready to have some fun while helping Children's ADDvocacy of South Carolina? Join in at Painting With a Twist for a night of fun and FUNdraising! Grab a friend (or two! or three!) and come for a night of painting and pARTying!

Reading for Transformation Book Club, Spartanburg

Join the Speaking Down Barriers team for the monthly book club, Reading for Transformation. Engage with readings that will guide you towards a holistic understanding of the transformation that must take place within yourselves and the world around you. The club is working towards the dismantling of the barriers that continue to perpetuate violence, hate, and division. These various insights will broaden your perspective and lead you towards meaningful confrontation. For your convenience, the book club will meet at the Hub City Bookshop on the 4th Monday of each month at two separate times: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. The Hub City Bookshop is located at 186 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Books can be purchased at discounted rates through Hub City Bookshop. Become a member of Hub City Bookshop and receive even more discounts!

Vacation in the National Parks, Simpsonville

Learn how to plan a visit to a national park and enjoy a travelogue by the Bartram Sierra chair Ron Sobczak and conservation chair Kathleen Kempe. They will present on three different parks!

GVL Connect-New Location!, Greenville

GVL Connect is a series of networking events on the last Wednesday of each month with the primary goal of helping Upstate small businesses connect to each other!  These networking events feature food, drinks, networking, and a 10-minute educational talk by a local professional.
Guest Expert:
Bill Simmons with Thrive Business Strategies

Food & Drinks Sponsor:
Bill Simmons

Hosted by Tangible Strategies at Serendipity Labs Greenville

2018 Ladies Holiday Luncheon, Greenville

Gather. Celebrate. Give. The Ladies Holiday Luncheon is an unforgettable way to kick off the holiday season! Guests are treated to a delicious lunch, an amazing silent auction, and a chance to make a difference in the life of a child with special needs. We hope you will join us this year!

Traditional Neighborhood Development, Greenville

Hartness is excited to invite the Greenville community to "Holidays at Hartness" A Community Tree Lighting Celebration on Thursday, December 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. The event will take place on the iconic Grand Lawn, where one of the largest live holiday trees to be displayed in Greenville will light up the neighborhood. The inaugural community event is open to the public and will feature a gourmet food truck, live entertainment, cookie decorating, festive holiday beverages by an open fire and holiday cheer the entire family is sure to enjoy. The first 100 guests will also receive a complimentary cozy holiday blanket. The Hartness family also invites the community to collect and bring new, unwrapped toys to be donated to children in need through the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Brian Kilmeade Book Signing, Greenville

Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade will be signing copies of his latest book, Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans at Fiction Addiction on Saturday, December 8th, at 2:30pm. A purchase of Brian's latest paperback, Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans from Fiction Addiction gives you a free signing line ticket for the event.

Black Sheep Party, Greenville

Start the long holiday weekend off at the first ever Black Sheep Party. Think of it as family therapy. You know, when you escape from home time with family and have a beer or three with friends as therapy.
In sticking with the Black Sheep vibe they're releasing three heavy hitting dark beers: Wolves in the Piano, Empress Rising, and False Face. Bonus: they'll have special to-go package releases too so you can share with the fam at the big meal.

Ashland Craft, Easley

Starting @ 8 with Zac Kellum! Ashland Craft will be taking the stage @10, You don't want to miss this before she heads to Nashville!

2018 Opening Weekend, Greenville

This family owned and operated Christmas Tree Farm will officially open for the season! Come out to design your hand crafted wreath, walk the fields and find the perfect Christmas tree and then cut it down!

Pulse Breakout Breakfast, Greenville

Meet our guest speaker, Leighton Cubbage! Leighton is the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board for Serrus Capital, a prominent investment fund built to leverage cash in the real estate market. Previously, he played an active role in developing numerous companies, including New South, NuVox, Upstate Automotive, Ionosphere, Greenville Journal, E.C. Transportation, and Greenville First Bank.A recognized leader and corporate visionary in Greenville, Leighton’s entrepreneurial background is steeped in the telecom industry. His vision and pursuit of excellence for hyper growth organizations have resulted in notable achievements such as South Carolina Entrepreneur of the Year (1993) and INC 500 #128 (1995). Leighton has also served on boards in the automotive, banking, and healthcare industries, including two terms as Chairman for the Greenville Hospital System, the largest healthcare organization in South Carolina. He currently serves as the Chairman of the SC Venture Capital Authority.

About Pulse: Pulse Young Professional's purpose of business is to develop Greenville's next generation of business and community leaders through inclusive and meaningful opportunities to connect, engage and inspire.

At these events there will be leadership development opportunities through interactive discussions over breakfast. The first 30 minutes of the event will be for all young professionals to network and interact.

Pints for Puppies, Clemson

Come out and see Crossroads at the Esso Club in Clemson on November 28th from 5-7pm. They will be participating in "Pint for a Puppy". Tickets are $5, with that includes time with a puppy and a 12oz Gansett Lager. A portion of proceeds will go to Crossroads so come out and show your support!

547 Perry Holiday Market, Greenville

It’s time for 547 Perry Artist Studios 2nd annual HOLIDAY MARKET! Kate Furman Studio, Sunny Mullarkey Studio and Linda Q. Furman Art are hosting again at their studios in the Village of West Greenville, on Sunday, November 25 from 11am - 5pm. Join in to celebrate for the Holidays and shop Fine Arts & Crafts from many vendors. They will have complementary beer & wine and desserts, Resident Dogs will be on site to feed ya, and a visit from the Big Man himself!

Panic In The Yard, Spartanburg

Just what you need to cap off an awesome Thanksgiving holiday! On Saturday, November 24, FR8yard: Biergarten & Social Hub presents "PANIC IN THE YARD!!! Thanksgiving Weekend Throwdown." There, partygoers will watch the Clemson-Carolina rivalry game on FR8yard's 20 ft jumbotron as they enjoy a special "yardQ" pitt smoked BBQ menu, along with the classic FR8yard menu of house ground sausages, chicken-on-a-stick, gourmet grilled cheeses, and more, that people have come to know and love.

Samuel J. Comroe, Greenville

Samuel J. Comroe placed 4th in Season 13 of America's Got Talent. The Los Angeles native is a stand-up comedian who performs at over 100 clubs and colleges annually. He made his TV debut on TBS’ Conan and has appeared on BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood with Kevin Hart. With over 40,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel, Samuel is a breakout star on social media as well. His comedy is made up of the trials and tribulations of living with Tourettes Syndrome since being diagnosed at age six and observational material based on his life experiences.