Join author Marie Benedict as she discusses her acclaimed new novel, The Only Woman in the Room. She will also explore the common theme throughout all her books – women who play pivotal roles in history but go unnoticed. A reception and book-signing will immediately follow the event.

In her most recent work of historical fiction, Benedict looks at the remarkable life of Austrian-born American film actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr. The New York Times raves, “ a novelist who’s made a career writing about ‘the only woman in the room’… In Benedict’s telling, the story is a ready-made thriller as well as a feminist parable.”

A culinary tour of Turkey, right here in the Upstate! Check back to the Facebook event page as details will be added.

Go Over the Edge for Cancer Association of Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties!

What is Over the Edge?
Friday, October 18th join 100 “Edgers” who are brave enough to raise a minimum of $1,000 to rappel over the edge of a 10 story building for the Cancer Association.

Who:

100 participants (men, women, children; 100 to 300 lbs)

What:

Raise a minimum of $1,000 for the chance to rappel down a 10 story building

When:

Friday, October 18, 2019

Where:

AC Hotel and Level 10

Why:

To raise funds to support services for local cancer patients in our area.

Bring a friend, daughter, or niece and join us for a delicious brunch and a program guaranteed to inspire and unite!

Thanks to the generosity of Denny’s Corporation this event is free! Pre-registration via Eventbrite is required for admission**. Meet on the ground floor for check in. The event will be held on Denny’s beautiful 17th floor with a soaring view of the upstate.

Attendees MUST register through the Eventbrite link provided.

The Greenville Zoo will be here for the August Family Fun Day as we explore the animals of Wonderland! Meet the "Mock Turtle" and "Frog Footman" from 10am - Noon. Throughout Family Fun Day enjoy games, craft stations, story times, and play time in our other summer exhibit, "Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails."

GREENVILLE ZOO: 10:00 a.m. - NOON

ADMISSION:
$10 - Adults
$9 - Senior Adults & College Students
$8 - Kids (ages 4-18)

Holidays are times to celebrate with friends and family. However, they also bring increased danger to our roads. To show our commitment to preventing DUIs and the resulting accidents, injuries, and deaths, the Peace Law Firm is offering free rides home on specific holidays. The program is simple. All you have to do is make the right choice to take a taxi or use a ride sharing service to get home if you’ve been drinking, pay for it up front, and we’ll reimburse you for it via PayPal.

Details below:

Rides must be in Greenville County.
Rides must be taken between 5PM on a holiday listed above and 10AM the next day.
You must be of legal drinking age to qualify (21 and over).
Valid for one, one-way ride to a safe destination.
Limit one reimbursement per household.
Maximum value of $25.00.
Participation in this promotion is limited to the first 100 submissions per year.
Within 7 days of the end date, a Receipt, Photocopy of Valid Driver’s License, and email address associated with a PayPal account must be sent to:
Sober Rides
1225 South Church Street
Greenville,SC 29605

Come meet your local farmers and buy local farm products, see live farm animals, touch a tractor, drive a combine simulator, and see craft vendors! Eat some ice cream or a snow cone and enjoy the restaurants and stores in downtown West Pelzer!

These two country music legends will give yoi an experience to remember as they bring back some of their chart-topping songs complete with memories of the 1980 hit movie, Urban Cowboy. Gilley and Lee have earned an outstanding 38 chart singles with 20 #1 hits, including Room Full of Roses, Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time, and Lookin' for Love.

Sharing 10 years of their musical career together, these two are sure to put on an evening of great music, fun memories, and incredible entertainment!

Grab a beer and learn about local history at Keowee Brewing Company! Oconee History Museum Assistant Curator Jennifer Moss will chronicle the history of the Keowee River Valley, which would eventually become the lake we all know and love!

Program is FREE, but donations to OHM are gladly accepted.

Join us Saturday, September 21st for a demonstration with Amber Shehan from Pixie's Pocket as she guides you through the steps it takes to start a small batch of mead & cider how to know when it is ready to bottle, and the bottling process. This demonstration is great for anyone interested in learning to brew mead, from beginners to advanced.

As we brew a batch of mead together, Amber will go in-depth into the main ingredients to make a simple mead: honey, water, and yeast. We'll also cover yeast nutrients, how to add fruit and herbs to the process, and other things that sound more complex than they are. Don't worry! It's easy. We'll have you brewing in no time!

$25 per person in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Earth's Elements in Walhalla, SC and at the Oconee History Museum.

There is limited seating available.

AMBER SHEHAN is an herbalist and the creator of Pixie’s Pocket. She lives in the Appalachian Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, with her husband and daughter, a dog, a cat and a few chickens. Their yard, full of herbs, weeds and wildflowers, gets turned into medicines, meads and other wonderfully weird brews.

Come out for a sweet afternoon at Oconee History Museum! The museum will be a-buzz with local beekeepers sampling their delicious honey!! Beekeepers will also have their honey available to purchase during this time.

September is National Honey Month! Support local beekeepers just BEE-cause they are so sweet!!

Rodney Atkins charted his first single on the Billboard country chart in 1997, but did not release an album until 2003's Honesty, which included the hit "Honesty (Write Me a List)." His second album, If You're Going Through Hell, has been certified platinum, with two #1 songs, "If You're Going Through Hell" and "Watching You." Other albums include It's America and Take a Back Road. Atkins has received 6 nominations from the ACM and two from the CMA, winning Top New Male Vocalist from the former in 2006.

Upstate International offers the chance to learn one of thirteen different languages starting at beginner’s level up to advanced conversational level. Regular classes are 60 minutes and meet once a week for 12 weeks. Intensive classes are 90 minutes long and meet twice a week for 10 weeks. Class fees are $95 for Regular, $310 for intensive. Classes will generally have 3-15 students. To register you must be a member of Upstate International. Register early to guarantee a spot! Please understand, classes are dependent on registrations and we cannot offer refunds.

Classes begin the week of September 9th and will be completed by December 20th. Please visit our website to view which classes will work best with your schedule.

Join us every Friday in September for a brand new music series in downtown Spartanburg! Live on the Square will be held each Friday in September from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.

September 6: The Shag Doctorz—Carolina Beach/Shag Lessons

September 13: Outshyne—Country/Line Dancing Lessons

September 20: Son del Callao—Latin/Salsa Lessons

September 27th: Reggaeinfinity—Roots/Reggae

Family, friends, fans, and cyclists are invited to Gran Fondo Hincapie’s Family Festival. Enjoy free food, drinks, live music, and festivities beneath changing leaves in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stroll through the vendor garden, and check out products from our favorite cycling companies. Need something for the kids to do? We have children’s bike races and a fully equipped bouncy park.

Come hear from the American Cancer Society about the importance of vaccination in preventing a variety of cancers.

This is part of a monthly series which is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Center for Hope & Healing. Attendance is free and open to the public. Registration is requested.

Items sold at the Market include fresh fruits, vegetables and other produce, as well as other raw agricultural products including Christmas trees, firewood, flowers, honey, potted plants, shrubs, and ornamentals that comply with the guidelines of SCDHEC and/or SCDA- and other handmade or homemade artisan craft items.
Producers and Non-producers must PRE-purchase required permits from the Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery. Day permits are available for $5 per space, per day for Tuesdays and Thursdays, and $10 per space per day for Saturdays. For permit prices, contact the Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery.

Support our local economy by supporting our vendors and growers. Save in fuel demands by purchasing Cherokee County, SC produce rather than creating the demands of having produce shipped in from across the country (or world). Eat FRESH as most produce is picked within hours of Market sales.

Get Into Gaffney by Getting Into the Gaffney Station Farmers Market! If you're a farmer, join us as a vendor. If you're a citizen or visitor, this is a great way to truly shop locally.

Join us at Old Paths Farm for an unforgettable evening of local food and fellowship! Tickets are now available for the Gaffney Station Farmers Market Fall Farm to Table event. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at the Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery.

Join SPACE on Thursday September 19 for an artist reception for Aimee Wise. Additional artworks by Aimee will be on display and available for purchase in the hallway of the Historic Palmetto Building. Live music by Mallory Blackwood. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Join us at Uptown Market to taste healthy, veggie-filled, recipes prepared by Self Regional Healthcare! Recipe cards are available so you can prepare the dish at home.

Will you join us in bringing healthy food to Spartanburg communities?

Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a locally-sourced 5-course meal and wine!

*Food prepared by The Farmers Table, Wine selected by Bond St. Wines, Music performed by Fayssoux McLean with Brandon Turner*

Tickets—

$80/single | $150/couple

Table (6 tickets): $450 Table (8 tickets): $600

Sponsorship Opportunities—

Course Sponsor: $400+ includes 2 tickets

Presenting Sponsor: $750+ includes table for 6 guests

Music Sponsor: $950+ includes table for 6 guests

A Mediterranean food event operated by The Shepherd’s Guild, a 501c3 nonprofit service organization of Eastern Orthodox. Hospitality is an important thing in the Mediterranean culture and in the South; therefore, we are delighted to present the Mediterranean Food Fete, a community event for all. The Fete will take place September 13, 14 & 15 at the Civic Center of Anderson. The Fete proceeds to benefit outreach projects and causes.

Got your tickets for Ireland? Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 PM, at the Carolina Music Museum, will be the next best thing to being there as Pan Harmonia Celtic’s Corner presents The Reel Sisters playing the stirring music of the Irish Baroque on the Celtic harp and small bagpipes. With our two amazing and highly talented guides, Rosalind Buda on the small bagpipe and Kelly Brzozowski on the Celtic harp, they create a rare and intimate musical experience that has become the hallmark of the Carolina Music Museum.  Call 864-520-8807 to reserve your tickets. $20 Adults & $5 Students.

Join Dr. Gary Malvern & Kathryn James Aducci on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 1:00PM at Carolina Music Museum, presented in conjunction with a Friday performance by S.C. Bach, celebrating the Joe & Joella Utley Historic Trumpet Collection. Free Lecture.

Come hear the Mark Rapp Quartet on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30! Rapp, a trumpeter, composer, arranger, and didgeridoo player, has performed with Branford Marsalis and Darius Rucker. Rapp was also recently honored as SC Jazz Ambassador. Call 864-520-8807 to reserve your tickets. $15 adults & $5 students.

The Furman music department will host piano alumnus Chuck Dillard and mezzo-soprano Page Stephens in a concert of vocal music Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall.

The concert is free and open to the public. It will be the Southeast piano/vocal premiere of “The White Album” by Furman Music Professor Mark Kilstofte.

Dillard received two bachelor’s degrees from Furman in 1998; he served on the Furman faculty as instructor of music theory and staff pianist from 2001 to 2005. He currently is professor of collaborative piano at Portland State University. In the field of opera, Dillard has a broad range of experiences as a conductor, coach and pianist, working for Austin Opera, Opera Carolina, Central City Opera, Piedmont Opera and others.

Stephens is assistant director of operations at the Butler School of Music at The University of Texas at Austin. Described as having a soft spot for new music, Stephens sang the New York premiere of Kilstofte’s “The White Album” with Music from Copland House at the ensemble’s home base in Merestead, New York. She and Dillard unveiled the cycle in Portland, Oregon, last season.

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail In Oconee County.

It's almost time for fall fun on the farm! We invite YOU to bring your family or group to enjoy some good ole' fashioned fun on the farm. It's going to be a ball, y'all!

Open weekends Sept. 21 through Nov. 3!

- Hayride Hours -
Sat: 10 am- 5 pm (last hayride leaves at 5)
Sun: 12-5 pm (last hayride leaves at 5)

- Corn Maze Hours -
Sun- Fri: 12-6 pm
Sat: 10 am - 6 pm
Night Maze will run every Friday/Saturday Night in October from 6-9 pm. (last tickets sold at 9 pm)

In celebration of National Apple Day please come out and join us at our Saturday Market on September 28th for our annual Apple Pie Bake-Off! Tastings will start at 8:30 and a community judged winner will be chosen at 11:30! We will have other apple-related activities for everybody including a hanging apple bob! To enter please contact Heather at hraines@hubcityfm.org

Individuals with disabilities flourish when seen as people first:  people who have talent, people who are employable, people who enjoy life, and people who are no different in the areas that matter most.

Join us as six individuals with disabilities and special guest Ryan Niemiller from Americas Got Talent share their story from their perspective in order to broaden your perspective.  Think TED Talks with a twist.

You asked for it..... an all ages comedy show with headliner, comedian, motivational speaker, and musician, Derrick Tennant.

Friday night's show: All ages, $14 for adults, $9 for children under 18.
Saturday night's show: Recommended for ages 18 and up. $14 for all guests.

Derrick Michael Tennant made the most of a tragedy in his life by creating an opportunity for a career. As a promising athlete, Derrick was progressing in his dream for a career in sports when one evening he laid down but did not wake up for three days.

He had undergone what doctors would later term random bleeding from point x for an unknown reason. Paralyzed and in a coma, Derrick underwent brain surgery from which he became unable to move his left side. It would take years of therapy to re-learn the basics like walking, talking and simple daily tasks. Derrick is still unable to use his left arm and he walks with a limp, but he has learned a lot through this process.

Derrick credits one thing for his ability to make it through this process not only alive, but also learning and growing: LOVE. Receiving love from his family, his friends, and his God combined with learning to better demonstrate love in the midst of difficulty were essential to Derricks survival and vitality. After brain surgery, years of rehab and life in a wheelchair; he ultimately got on his feet again. Despite the very limited use of his left side, Derrick loves life and “looks on the RIGHT side” of things. He communicates the importance of shifting obstacles in life, work or business into opportunities.

Interested in learning the basics of canning or preserving food? An expert from the Clemson Cooperative Extension will be on hand to discuss canning and food safety. Event is free and open to all.

Aarika Johnson from Whole Fit will be kicking off our wellness classes. She will be showing you ways you can use ginger in your everyday cook. She will also be teaching you the health benefits of ginger.
Aarika will be preparing
> Salad Bowl - sesame ginger miso dressing
> Salmon - honey ginger glaze
> Cookies - ginger molasses
Please join us!

From income-based repayment, consolidation and forgiveness programs, to getting out of default or delinquency, experts from Greenville County Human Relations Commission will explain the most current information on student loans. Make sure you are in the best repayment plan for you. Space is limited. Registration required.
Email asklibrarian@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 to register.

Like all Library events, this event is free, open to the public, and does not require a Library card.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease!

It's free to register, but all walkers are encouraged to donate or raise funds in support of the Alzheimer's Association. Our fundraising tools make it easy to collect donations and spread the word. Raise $100 or more to receive a Walk T-shirt!

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease!

It's free to register, but all walkers are encouraged to donate or raise funds in support of the Alzheimer's Association. Our fundraising tools make it easy to collect donations and spread the word. Raise $100 or more to receive a Walk T-shirt!

Overview of products and services for seniors and loved ones. We average 75+ exhibitors per event so plan on taking your time to learn more about the services available for your aging in place. Insurance to Home Remodeling.

Catering to baby boomers (learn more about changes affecting your loved ones-Insurance, Home Remodeling, etc...) during your break for lunch from work.

Assisted Living, Hospice, Acute Care Services, Homecare, Hospitals, Pharmacy, ALZ, Parkinsons, Cancer Treatment, Hearing Options*, Dental*, Vision*, Veterans Administration, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid & Dental, Podiatrists*, Financial Planning, Legal*, Consulting, Medical Equipment, Senior Centers, Funeral Planning*, Chiropractic*, ENT Physician*, Nutrition, Health Food, Health & Fitness Club*, Associations, Home Remodeling*, Solar*,Travel Services*, Banks*, Credit Unions*, In-home Services, Talking Library Books, Low Income medical services, ACOG-Appalachian Council of Gov'ts, State & Federal Programs.

Dancing with the Carolina Stars is the Upstate’s premier charity event and ballroom dance competition that pairs leaders from the community with professional dancers in order to create an unforgettable event. This event engages the entirety of the Upstate, from the dancers to the audience in attendance, to those at home who are voting online. Join in the fun of an elegant night of dancing, dinner, and drinks with friends and local celebrities alike, all while benefiting Senior Action, a local human service organization.

Senior Action is a non-profit organization that has provided programs and services for seniors in Greenville County since 1967. Five downtown churches (Christ Church Episcopal, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church Greenville, First Presbyterian Church, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church) joined with the City of Greenville and Greenville County to form the organization. Services are currently provided in twelve locations spread throughout Greenville County and in the homes of seniors.

Celebrity dancers volunteer their time to compete in Dancing with the Carolina Stars and raise money to support the mission of Senior Action.  Dancers work with their professional dance partners from June until September to perfect their dance routines and raise money.  Ultimately working toward the coveted title of Dance Performance Champion and Fundraising Champion.  Support your favorite dancing duo by voting online through your ticket purchase, sponsorship, or individual vote.

Spartanburg Community College will host the 2019 Arboretum Adventures event - Foodscape Revolution with Brie Arthur- at the College's Central Campus in Spartanburg on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Tracy J. Gaines Building auditorium.

The event features a dynamic presentation by horticulturalist and author Brie Arthur, vice president of Horticulture at Gardenuity, a lifestyle technology company redefining home gardens. Through her newest book, "Foodscape Revolution: Finding a Better Way to Make Space for Food and Beauty in Your Garden," Brie has fine-tuned her signature design technique of Foodscaping, a sustainable landscape practice that embraces beauty and bounty. Aiming to change the way landscapes are designed and managed, Brie encourages everyone to think outside the box.

During the presentation Brie will share how learning to pair edibles in a traditional ornamental landscape increases bio-diversity and adds purpose to everyday spaces. She will explain easy strategies, including how to plant a bed edge to deter moles and voles. Attendees will enjoy the fast paced, informative presen­tation and leave inspired and ready to foodscape. Copies of Arthur's book, "The Foodscape Revolution: Finding a Better Way to Make Space for Food and Beauty in Your Garden," can be pre-ordered at the following link: Purchase-Brie-Arthur-Foodscape-Revolution-Book-Here

Swamp Rabbits home game!

Abbeville is where you want to be during the third weekend in October. Since its kickoff in 2013, the Hogs and Hens BBQ Festival has drawn thousands to our charming town! The Festival features craft vendors, live music, a kidz zone, and some of the best BBQ this side of the Mississippi!

The City is proud to announce this year's entertainment lineup!

Poiz'n Whiskey - Friday from 6pm-8pm
The Mighty Kicks - Friday from 8:30pm-10:30pm
Bad Weather States - Saturday from 12pm-2pm
Jeff Gates Band - Saturday from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Roots and Dore - Saturday from 5pm-7pm

Lizalynn's Petting Zoo and Pony Rides formerly Willow Creek Petting Zoo will be on the Square from 11AM-5PM Saturday.

More updates to follow as we get closer to the event!

Swamp Rabbits home game!

4 course Dinner and a show! Doors open at 6pm with hors d’oeuvres, Cash only bar, casino games, prizes and live music. Dinner seating at 7pm. Come dressed in your best 1920’s costume. Do you have what it takes to be a gumshoe for a night and find out who shoots a palooka full of lead?
Ticket: $50.00 individual seats or purchase a table of 6 for $250

Beyond Recruiting Talent: Elevating Professionalism

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 Spartanburg County Workshop will take place on October 29th with the topic being Beyond Recruiting Talent: Elevating Professionalism.

Speakers and panelists will address the challenges faced by professionals in Spartanburg who want to advance in their career and discuss ingredients needed to retain talent and elevate professionalism. Milliken's Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Craig Haydamack, will talk about career pathways both generally and within Milliken, and participants will have time for table discussion that will lead to next steps for the community.

The Spartanburg County Workshop is free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested. Lunch will be provided.

Uptown Live is a FREE concert in Uptown Greenwood. Food, Pepsi products and Adult Beverages available for purchase.

Uptown Live celebrates Oktoberfest with The Tams. German Food and beer will be available for purchase. We close Oregon Avenue for a huge block party! #meetmeuptwon

Uptown Greenwood and Cornerstone, partner to encourage kids to say "boo to drugs" at our this annual event that occurs every October. This event offers plenty of games and candy for the kiddos and a costume contest for every age! Hayrides and Dance performances

The sidewalks of downtown Spartanburg are energized with people on foot. This is great news, as vibrancy is tied to walkability and walkability is essential in creating successful cities. But how can we improve that walkability—and build walkability beyond downtown? Come learn from renowned expert Jeff Speck as he speaks on walkability in city neighborhoods, unincorporated suburban areas, and highlights from his recent books "Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time" and "Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places" at this FREE event. Register now!

Sponsored by: Upstate Forever, Piedmont Natural Gas, Mary Black Foundation, OneSpartanburg, Spartanburg Area Transportation Study (SPATS), City of Spartanburg, Partners for Active Living

The 2019 Pickens SC Pumpkin Festival is a yearly event held on the 2nd Saturday in Oct. 2019's event will be held on Oct. 12th from 9am until 5pm. Held at the Oolenoy Community Building, 5301 Dacusville Hwy, Pickens, SC 29671. There will be plenty of great music and dance teams performing. Lots of great food, and a 150 hand craft vendors showing off their wares. And don't forget the parade!

Come to our 3rd annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day, and as usual, we are making it a FUNdraiser!! Have fun at the toy store, and also help out 2 great non profit groups who assist kids in need every day right here in Spartanburg. Hope Center for Children and the Childrens Advocacy Center will be sharing in 30% of the day of sales, so the more you buy, the more they will receive! We will have door prizes, and some fun and free kids activities! Rock Painting, Make your own Thinking Putty, Experience Mad Mattr hands on!, and more. Time schedule will be published later once we get all the activities lined up, but they will be changed every hour from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.