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| Greenville Calendar This week's Events If you know of an event you think should be listed here, drop us a line. thru May 15 - Converse College Milliken Art Gallery Exhibitions: 2008 Senior Art Shows - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, Milliken Art Gallery Free Admission Senior art majors graduating in Studio Art, Interior Design, Art Education and Art Therapy will conduct a series of individual and group shows in the Milliken Art Gallery. The Gallery is closed during school holidays. thru October 28 - "Kaleidoscope" ~ Contemporary Landscape Sculpture Exhibit - This outdoor exhibit featuring multiple artists will offer a transformational view of the landscape through the beautiful forms and patterns of sculpture. www.ncarboretum.org thru May 18 - 23rd Annual Festival of Flowers - Each spring Biltmore's Festival of Flowers celebrates the beauty of George W. Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre property and its original design by Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture. During this time, the estate's legendary gardens showcase a seasonal display of vibrant colors from thousands of tulips in the Walled garden to native and exotic blooms in the 20-acre azalea garden. Biltmore's gardens, Olmsted's final and most grand project, are in their 118th year, continuing to mature and growing more beautiful every year. Festivities across the estate include live music, interaction with Biltmore gardeners, storytelling from Biltmore historians, cooking demonstrations, children's activities and craft seminars. Www.biltmore.com. thru May 18 - 23rd Annual Festival of Flowers - Discover the beauty of the estate during Biltmore's Festival of Flowers, when our stunning floral displays usher in spring. Explore the gardens, including such fragrant and colorful exhibitions as cheerful tulips in the Walled Garden, cascades of native and exotic blooms in surrounding gardens and along walking trails, as well as delicate arrangements inside Biltmore House. On the weekends, Biltmore provides family festivities, including dancing, music and whimsical skits. The Biltmore Winery joins the celebration with a commemorative Festival of Flowers wine, music, wine programs and children's activities on Saturday and Sunday. River Bend Farm offers crafters, bluegrass music and storytelling along with the chance to visit the Farmyard and Kitchen Garden. Www.biltmore.com. thru May 27 - Fundamentals of Investing: A Financial Workshop for Individual Investors - Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm, $25 registration fee. Classes include: Interactive Sessions. Customized class based on students¹ requests. Estate Attorney and CPA guest instructors, To register call: (864) 592-4900, thru October 14 - "Silent Beauty: A View of the Changing Seasons" ~ Photography of Cynthia - Experience the mystery and beauty of nature in this photography exhibit showcasing flowers and insects. Local artist Cynthia Walker exposes the hidden simplicity that exists within the complexity of nature's patterns and light. NCarboretum.org. thru October 25 - Kidding Around Downtown - Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 thru May 18 - Dames At Sea - The box office is open beginning March 26 through mid December, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Evening and weekend box office hours begin April 30. To purchase tickets or for more information call the box office of Flat Rock Playhouse at (828)693-0731 or toll free at (866) 732-8008. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org. thru June 1 - YouTheatre Summer Classes & Camp Sessions Registration - Info: (828) 693-0731, toll-free (866)732-8008 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. Session Dates: June 9-August 8. Offering classes in acting, musical theatre, dance, and specialty topics. Info: 828-693-3517 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org/education thru October 25 - Kidding Around Downtown - Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 thru November 8 - Oconaluftee Indian Village - The Oconaluftee Indian Village is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11-Nov. 4. Admission costs $15 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free and group discounts are available. The Village is on Drama Road, near the Mountainside Theatre, off U.S. 441 in Cherokee. For more information, visit www.cherokee-nc.com or call the Cherokee Historical Association at (828) 497-2111 - All-U-Can-Eat Nugget Tuesdays - Enjoy free refills on nuggets, fries & drinks from 5pm-8pm. Chick-fil-A of Haywood Rd. 234-5788 - Black Elk, Sioux Holy Man and Nature Mystic and James Beckwourth, African American Explorer, A Chautauqua Discussion - Will Goins, PhD and Dr. Stan Coleman. Join an audience of avid history and literature fans who love talking back to History. Led by Scholars, it's the personal experiences of the audience that make them so much fun. 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Hughes Main Library downtown Greenville. Call 244-1499 or www.greenvillechautauqua.org FREE - Business Before Hours - 7:30 a.m. The Commerce Club, 55 Beattie Pl., 17th Floor Chamber members only; $7 per person (pre-register); $10 per person (at the door) - Kids Eat Free at Schlotzsky's Deli - Tuesday nights. Pelham Road and Augusta Road locations. Call 234-1449 or 232-7229 - PUPPETS FOR CHRIST - Chick-fil-A of Pelham Road 5:30-7:30pm. Call 297-9912 - SOUTH INDIA’S NATURAL DIVERSITY - The coasts of Goa and Kerala, the inland backwaters, the diversity of the Western Ghats, and the landscapes surrounding the southern hill stations were the focus of a recent trip to South India. Director of Education Lisa Wagner and her husband Tim Spira are keen natural history travelers whose interests in the natural world and other cultures have encouraged them to explore diverse places throughout the world (on their own with lightweight luggage, binoculars, and camera in hand). Hours: Tuesday, 12 noon-1pm. Fee: FREE. Location: Hayden Conference Center. Sc Botanical Garden, Clemson. - Scrapbookers Garage Sale - Scrapbook Supply Store 10am-6pm. Visit www.scrapbooksupplystore.com for more information. May 14 - Moonlight Movie Series - Movies are held on Wednesday evenings beginning at dusk. "The Trouble with Harry," Dow Amphitheatre at the Peace Center. Call 467-6667 or www.greatergreenville.com May 14 - My Fit Mommy and Me Stroller Fitness Class - Using the stroller and resistance bands to get you in shape! Village at Pelham, 9am-10am. Call Michelle at 630-5142 or www.onefitmommy.com May 14 - Open Play at Jump!Zone - 10am-12pm. Call 233-JUMP for details. May 14 - The Drowsy Chaperone - The Peace Center 7:30pm. Call 467-3000 or www.peacecenter.org May 14 - Y Dance - YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Band and caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:30, dance from 8 till 10:30. Free dance co-sponsored by the Greenville County Library System and Harvest Moon Folk Society. May 15 thru May 16 - South Carolina Children's Theatre Auditions for "Annie" - The South Carolina Children’s Theatre is holding auditions for “Annie”. The show will run September 12-28, 2008 at the Peace Center Gunter Theatre. The size of the show requires a great amount of reh May 15 thru May 18 - BMW Charity Pro-Am - Samuel L. Jackson, Dennis Quaid, Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Kurt Russell, Wayne Gretzky, Cheech Marin, and many others are the celebrities that are scheduled to compete in this year’s BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament. Visit www.bmwcharitygolf.com. May 15 - Larkin's Rhythm on the River Concert Series - Shag dance the night away with the best beach music bands around! Gates open at 6pm, show 7-10pm. Proceeds will be donated to local charities. Dow Amphitheatre at the Peace Center; call 467-3020. May 15 - "Get Fit Mommy" Prenatal Fitness Class - Low impact aerobics and strength training for pregnant women. Village at Pelham, 6pm-7pm. Call Michelle at 630-5142 or www.onefitmommy.com May 15 - Downtown Alive - Hyatt Regency Greenville Plaza Deck, Downtown Greenville, 5:30-8:30. MIKE LOWRY BAND. The Empire State of the South has struck a resounding chord in the great American idiom Rock n’ Roll. Georgia has proven itself a showcase for the southern music scene, now the Peach State is sending another son into the world of American music, Mike Lowry. He’s breathed in the smoke-filled air of hole-in-the-wall rib joints and felt the clickety-clak of the freights driving straight thru to Atlanta and that influence shines through in the true-to-life stories he tells through his songwriting and his virtuosic guitarmanship. May 15 - Stone Cold Musical Classics - Stone Cold Musical Classics, with members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Greenville County Museum of Art, http://www.greenvillemuseum.org/thursday.html. May 15 - USC Upstate Baseball vs. Florida Gulf Coast - Harley Park 6pm. Visit www.upstatespartans.com for details May 16 thru May 17 - Unlikely Candidates - The Greenville Little Theatre continues its Studio 444 Series as it presents "Unlikely Candidates," on May 16 and 17, 2008, at 8 pm. An evening of four one-act comedies is planned featuring local talent. Evan Harris, Sam McCalla, April Schaeffer, and Peter Simms head up an outstanding 17 member cast. They're fast, they're funny, and they're $5 with tickets available at the door. For more information, call the Box Office Mon-Fri, 10-4, at 864-233-6238. May 16 thru May 18 - 'The Greatest Show on Earth' - Circus-goers will see white tigers, Asian elephants and acrobats from around the world. There will be crossbow presentation, a performance on the whirling Wheel of Steel, a high-wire balancing and aerialists soaring over the audience’s heads. Tickets are available now through the Littlejohn Coliseum box office, TicketMaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $35 for floor-level seats, $18 for lower-level seats and $14 for upper-level seats. Group and university discounts are available, call (864) 656-6675 for details. May 16 thru May 18 - Cruise the Smokies – Spring Rod Run - Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Contact: Janice Wildcatt (828) 497-8122. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972. The mountains and miles of surrounding roads, including the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, make for good driving and amazing views. Plus, the many attractions at Cherokee make the Rod Run fun for the entire family. Registered vehicles are eligible for cash-prize drawings totaling $15,000. Vehicle registration is $30 before the event and $35 at the door. May 16 thru May 18 - The Greek Festival - St. George Greek Church, Elford & Townes Street, Downtown Greenville. FREE; call 233-8531 May 16 thru May 18 - Women's Wellness Retreat at YMCA Camp Greenville - Take time for yourself and relax from the hectic pace of daily life. Open to women over the age of 18. For more information, call 864-836-3291, ext 108. May 16 - Converse College Baccalaureate Ceremony - Twichell Auditorium, 5pm. Call Mary Brown, (864) 596-9095 May 16 - Advance Dance Contra Dance - 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Cailen And Friends with caller TBA. NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR NEW DANCERS! Admission $8. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net May 16 - Family Fun Night at Jump!Zone - 5pm-8pm. Call 233-JUMP for details. May 16 - Main Street Jazz - Hyatt Regency Greenville Plaza Deck, Downtown Greenville, 5:30-9:30. SOUTHERN CRESCENT BAND. SOUTHERN CRESCENT is one of the most versatile variety bands in the upstate of South Carolina. Mixing a variety of music including oldies, beach, pop, and rock, the band adjusts their broad song selection to each audience’s particular tastes. May 16 - Musical Play by First and Second Grades - Greenville Classical Academy 6:30pm. Dinner optional at 5:30pm. Call 329-9884 or www.greenvilleclassical.com May 16 - Relay for Life of Anderson - Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. For more info, or to sign up, visit http://www.screlayforlife.org/. May 16 - Relay for Life of Greenville - Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. For more info, or to sign up, visit http://www.screlayforlife.org/. May 16 - Relay for Life of Greer - Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. For more info, or to sign up, visit http://www.screlayforlife.org/. May 16 - Relay for Life of Spartanburg - Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. For more info, or to sign up, visit http://www.screlayforlife.org/. May 17 thru May 18 - Spring Scout Days for Girl Scouts - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Spend a whole day learning in our outside classroom. Scouts will get up-close and personal with some of the critters, plants and trees that call the Park home. Then, explore the Park at night and sleep under the stars. May 17 thru May 18 - Upstate Shakespeare Festival - Falls Park, 7pm. Call 787-4016 or www.upstateshakespearefestival.org May 17 - 2nd Saturday Contra Dance - Calvary Episcopal Church: 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. Beginner's workshop at 7:45pm. Dance from 8:15-11:15pm. May 17 - Blue Ridge Hydrangea Society Annual Plant Sale - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. Hydrangea Fever. This annual extravaganza features hundreds of gorgeous hydrangeas of many varieties and species for purchase, suitable for every garden. Sale will include unusual and highly prized specimens. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Education Center May 17 - Blue Ridge Hydrangea Society Annual Plant Sale - This annual event features a wide variety of hydrangeas suitable for nearly any garden. Hydrangeas will be available for purchase, and society members will show highly prized and unusual specimens. NCarboretum.org. May 17 - Cardinal Cruise In - Cardinal Drive In, Brevard 4-7 PM, Jerry Arnold 828- 884- 3670 May 17 - Cirque du CDS - Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for a new and exciting event to benefit the Center for Developmental Services at Timmons Arena on the campus of Furman University. 6:30pm; call 331-1314 or www.cdservices.org May 17 - Contra Dance - 7:30-10:30 pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone Street in Jonesborough, TN. This dance will feature Spring Chickens (Rob & Beth Mangum, Art Shuster, Meredith McIntosh) with caller Laurie Fisher. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. Then the dance will take up the rest of the evening concluding at 10:30pm. As always, a country waltz break will occur at 9:00pm. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught by the caller. All dances are smoke and alcohol free. Admission to the dance is $7, $ for HJDS members and $4 for students. We welcome families with children in hopes of teaching the fine art of folk dance for generations to come. For more information, contact event organizer, David Wiley at 423-913-3246 or visit historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org. May 17 - Contra Dance - 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) with Joy Greenwolfe calling. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 May 17 - Converse College Commencement Ceremony - Twichell Auditorium, 9:30am. Call Mary Brown, (864) 596-9095. Guests admitted with tickets. May 17 - Dance - Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church holds English Country Dance Events twice monthly. Dances are taught and called. Beginners are welcome. No partner is necessary. Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville, SC (unless otherwise announced). Time: 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 17 - Family Dance - Calvary Episcopal Church: 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. Brown-bag supper at 5pm, Family Dance from 6-7:30pm. (2nd Saturday Contra Dance follows at 8:15pm) Visit ashevillefamilydance.com. May 17 - My Air Force Mom Book Signing for Armed Forces Day - In celebration of Armed Forces Day, SC author Mary Lee will do a storytime reading of her children's picture book My Air Force Mom (Tate Publishing, paperback, $6.99) at Fiction Addiction on Saturday, May 17th at 11am and then will sign copies of her book from 11:30-1 pm. May 17 - PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION - Greenville Symphony Orchestra Lollipops concerts target students ages 3-7; however, older children and adults are welcome. Reservations are not required and admission is free. Concerts are held at 9:45 a.m. at the Hendricks Library in Simpsonville and at 11:30 a.m. at the Jean M. Smith Library in Greer except where noted. Featuring the GSO Wind Quintet. May 17 - SID VICIOUS EXPERIENCE - The SVE is a tribute to Sid Vicious, one of rock’s more notorious. Sid incarnate and the boys (Vile, Damage & Blackheart) recreate Sid’s fiery solo career after the Sex Pistols performing the songs as Sid did (Pistols, Stooges, Ramones and NY Dolls). See Sid in his full blown glory with the Sid Vicious Experience! May 17, For more info, please see www.sidviciousexperience.com. May 17 - Saturday Storytime at The Open Book - Join Ann Stolarski for a great story! The Open Book 10am; for ages 4-7. Call 235-9651 May 17 - YouTheatre Mornings Spring Festival - Info: (828) 693-0731, toll-free (866)732-8008 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. Saturdays, 10 am until Noon, Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre Education Center. Entertaining fun for the whole family—classes perform short skits, dances or musical medleys-- picnic on the grounds, games and activity booths. Cost: $5 Adult admission, Kids admitted free-of-charge. Info: (828) 693-0731 or toll-free (866)732-8008. May 17 - “Off the Beaten Path” Guided Hike - Mountaintop Trek - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Hike “Off the Beaten Path” through the woodlands of Chimney Rock Mountain to a remote rock outcrop. Starting on the Skyline Trail, this will be a moderately strenuous hike of 3 hours. Please wear appropriate footwear for uneven terrain, and carry some water. May 18 thru May 22 - Carolina FC Select Soccer Tryouts - Carolina FC Soccer Complex. Tryouts for Fall 2008 Carolina FC Select Soccer Teams, Boys and Girls, U13 – U18. 2:30pm-5pm. Additional information and complete schedule at www.CarolinaFC.net May 18 - Biltmore/Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic - Biltmore estate, Asheville, NC - Sunday, May 18, 2008, 7:15am, An Extraordinary Race for Runners of All Abilities! The race course is run entirely on the scenic grounds of Biltmore. Medals for Top Finishers in 5k/15k Overall, Masters & Age Groups. Due to parking restrictions at Biltmore, the race will be limited to the first 950 entrants. 15K - $30 until May 3rd, $35 thereafter, 5K - $25 until May 3rd, $30 thereafter. Spectator Ticket - $15 until May 3rd, $20 thereafter. Register at Active.com or visit our website at http://www.main.nc.us/kiwanisca/race, Questions - please contact Ned Cabaniss: buned@main.nc.us. May 18 - English Country Dance - 3-5 PM, 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month at Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. $6. Beginners Welcome. No partner necessary. Dance to caller and live music. This style of dance may be seen in films based on Jane Austen novels. Join us for a pleasant afternoon of dancing. Call 828-230-8449 May 18 - Srping Dance Concert - A production of the South Carolina Governor's School. The Peace Center 2pm. Visit www.peacecenter.org May 18 - Stump Jump - Visit http://www.stumpjump.org/. Cross-country mountain bike race. Spartan West Rotary Club's annual fund raising event. Proceeds benefit the Spartanburg Children's Shelter and other Rotary projects such as polio eradication worldwide. May 19 - My Fit Mommy and Me Stroller Fitness Class - Using the stroller and resistance bands to get you in shape! Village at Pelham, 9am-10am. Call Michelle at 630-5142 or www.onefitmommy.com May 20 - All-U-Can-Eat Nugget Tuesdays - Enjoy free refills on nuggets, fries & drinks from 5pm-8pm. Chick-fil-A of Haywood Rd. 234-5788 May 20 - Business After Hours - 5:30 p.m. Advance Nursing, 1328 Miller Rd. Chamber members only; No charge May 20 - Earth Day Workshop at the Zoo - 10:00-2:00, cost is admission to the Zoo. Classroom style workshop focusing on recycling, animal habitats, composting and wonders of water. Greenville Zoo. May 20 - International Reception - 5:30 p.m. Carolina First Center, One Exposition Dr. $75 per Chamber member; $100 per Non-Chamber member May 20 - Kids Eat Free at Schlotzsky's Deli - Tuesday nights. Pelham Road and Augusta Road locations. Call 234-1449 or 232-7229 May 20 - Kindermusik - Chick-fil-A of Pelham Road 5:30-7:30pm. Call 297-9912
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