Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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How can a writer begin a story or get unstuck when they are in the middle of a draft? In this workshop, we will look specifically at (very short) stories to discover what captivates and arrests our attention and what resonates with a reader long after the last line is read. After we discuss examples in class you will be then given a series of writing prompts. Come ready to write and be inspired! Students will produce writing to start a new story or find fresh avenues into a work already in progress. You will receive in-class feedback from the instructor and your classmates. This class can work for fiction and non-fiction writers.
This virtual workshop will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 6:00 ET.
Libby Flores‘s writing has appeared in One Story Magazine, The Kenyon Review, Gagosian Quarterly, American Short Fiction, Ploughshares, Post Road Magazine, McSweeney’s, Tin House /The Open Bar, The Guardian, and The Los Angeles Review of Books. She is the Associate Publisher at BOMB Magazine and the 2024 guest fiction editor of the Bennington Review. She has taught creative writing workshops for the Sackett Writing Workshop, Tin House, One Story, Hub City Writers Project, Bennington College, and PEN America. She is currently a visiting faculty member at Bennington College. She lives in Brooklyn, but will always be a Texan. Libby is represented by Sarah Bowlin at Aevitas Creative Management. You can find her at libbyflores.com.
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The Mighty Moo Festival and Reunion is held each Father’s Day weekend in June.
Over the past 47 years, this event has provided a reunion opportunity for crew members of the USS Cowpens CVL25 who served in WWII and those from the USS Cowpens CG63, which is currently serving in our US Navy’s fleet. Each year the veterans and their families return to our town to celebrate their history and service to our country. Today, the festival is a four-day event that boasts a variety of fun-filled events and patriotic support!
Join us as we celebrate our history, and honor the veterans of not only our two USS Cowpens vessels but all veterans of the United States military.
THURSDAY
6:00 PM
USS Cowpens Crewman vs. D3 Youth Sports (at Red Moore Field)
FRIDAY
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
GOLF TOURNAMENT – at the “Golf Creek Golf Club”
Check In begins at 8:30 AM, Shotgun start at 9:30 AM (Lunch will be provided)
Proceeds will benefit District Three BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK and District Three Athletics
For more information:
Travis Linder 864-706-1165
Derrick Foster 864-809-0659
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cowpens Historical Depot and Museum
Opened courtesy of Cowpens Historical Committee and American Legion Post #125
5:00 – 11:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDES at the Depot
(Wristband – $ 25.00)
(Individual Tickets are $1.00 each)
8:00 – 11:30 PM
STREET DANCE
Featuring – Dirty Grass Soul – Country, Bluegrass, and Southern Rock & Roll
Whether it is the hint of bluegrass, outlaw country, or rock & roll you hear in each song,
their sound is uniquely Dirty Grass Soul.
Be sure to visit www.DGSoul.com and follow or “like”
Dirty Grass Soul on Facebook.
Saturday Events:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ARTS & CRAFTS – Located on Brown Street
(beside Veterans Park)
9:30 AM
CHILDREN’S PARADE: Assemble at Greenway Dr. & Ending corner of Foster Street
Ages up to 12 years old; strollers, big wheels, tricycles, wagons, and bikes.
**ATTENTION PARENTS: please be at Foster Street to pick up your child immediately after this event!**
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cowpens Historical Depot and Museum
Opened courtesy of Cowpens Historical Committee and
American Legion Post #125
10:00 AM
MIGHTY MOO PARADE
(For more information call Teresa Carter at 864-463-3201 ext#2)
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDES at the Depot
There are two times-frames – Check with ticket booth
(Wrist Band – $25 each period)
There are two-time frames – check with ticket booth
(Individual tickets – $1.00 each)
11:30 AM
OPENING CEREMONIES – MAIN STAGE VETERANS PARK
- Master of Ceremonies – Amie Smith
- VETERANS WALK OF HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE –
*Veterans from all branches of service are invited to participate in our WALK OF HONOR. Please gather at the Event Stage immediately after the Parade. - Welcome by Mayor Hamrick
- Singing of National Anthem – Heather Chadwick
- Special Introductions – Dignitaries
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
GOSPEL SINGING
8:00 – 11:30 PM
STREET DANCE
Featuring – HOT AS A PEPPER PARTY BAND – Hot As A Pepper is not your run-of-the-mill cover band. Hot As A Pepper brings high energy, fun, funky and upbeat music to your event. A variety of genres and generations are covered including some originals. One thing for sure – you get what you pay for!
They deliver professional attitude, audio lighting and a show to match!
9:30 PM
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
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The Mighty Moo Festival and Reunion is held each Father’s Day weekend in June.
Over the past 47 years, this event has provided a reunion opportunity for crew members of the USS Cowpens CVL25 who served in WWII and those from the USS Cowpens CG63, which is currently serving in our US Navy’s fleet. Each year the veterans and their families return to our town to celebrate their history and service to our country. Today, the festival is a four-day event that boasts a variety of fun-filled events and patriotic support!
Join us as we celebrate our history, and honor the veterans of not only our two USS Cowpens vessels but all veterans of the United States military.
THURSDAY
6:00 PM
USS Cowpens Crewman vs. D3 Youth Sports (at Red Moore Field)
FRIDAY
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
GOLF TOURNAMENT – at the “Golf Creek Golf Club”
Check In begins at 8:30 AM, Shotgun start at 9:30 AM (Lunch will be provided)
Proceeds will benefit District Three BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK and District Three Athletics
For more information:
Travis Linder 864-706-1165
Derrick Foster 864-809-0659
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cowpens Historical Depot and Museum
Opened courtesy of Cowpens Historical Committee and American Legion Post #125
5:00 – 11:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDES at the Depot
(Wristband – $ 25.00)
(Individual Tickets are $1.00 each)
8:00 – 11:30 PM
STREET DANCE
Featuring – Dirty Grass Soul – Country, Bluegrass, and Southern Rock & Roll
Whether it is the hint of bluegrass, outlaw country, or rock & roll you hear in each song,
their sound is uniquely Dirty Grass Soul.
Be sure to visit www.DGSoul.com and follow or “like”
Dirty Grass Soul on Facebook.
Saturday Events:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ARTS & CRAFTS – Located on Brown Street
(beside Veterans Park)
9:30 AM
CHILDREN’S PARADE: Assemble at Greenway Dr. & Ending corner of Foster Street
Ages up to 12 years old; strollers, big wheels, tricycles, wagons, and bikes.
**ATTENTION PARENTS: please be at Foster Street to pick up your child immediately after this event!**
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cowpens Historical Depot and Museum
Opened courtesy of Cowpens Historical Committee and
American Legion Post #125
10:00 AM
MIGHTY MOO PARADE
(For more information call Teresa Carter at 864-463-3201 ext#2)
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDES at the Depot
There are two times-frames – Check with ticket booth
(Wrist Band – $25 each period)
There are two-time frames – check with ticket booth
(Individual tickets – $1.00 each)
11:30 AM
OPENING CEREMONIES – MAIN STAGE VETERANS PARK
- Master of Ceremonies – Amie Smith
- VETERANS WALK OF HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE –
*Veterans from all branches of service are invited to participate in our WALK OF HONOR. Please gather at the Event Stage immediately after the Parade. - Welcome by Mayor Hamrick
- Singing of National Anthem – Heather Chadwick
- Special Introductions – Dignitaries
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
GOSPEL SINGING
8:00 – 11:30 PM
STREET DANCE
Featuring – HOT AS A PEPPER PARTY BAND – Hot As A Pepper is not your run-of-the-mill cover band. Hot As A Pepper brings high energy, fun, funky and upbeat music to your event. A variety of genres and generations are covered including some originals. One thing for sure – you get what you pay for!
They deliver professional attitude, audio lighting and a show to match!
9:30 PM
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Join us for a special Father’s Day celebration at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware! Our Dad & Me Epoxy Coaster Workshop is a unique opportunity for fathers and children to bond while creating personalized epoxy coasters and a coaster holder together. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the art of epoxy resin crafting under the guidance of our skilled instructors. Each ticket grants admission for one father and one child (ages 6 and up) to the workshop, where they’ll work together to create two epoxy coasters and a custom coaster holder that can hold up to four coasters. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and celebrate Father’s Day at Rockler! Price includes all materials, safety equipment, and one Rockler silicone coaster mold.
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Middle grade author Lis Anna-Langston leads a high-energy writing workshop for ages 9-14. Author’s books will be available for purchase. Registration required; opens May 25
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Event: Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children
Date: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
Time: 10am-11am
Location: Hope Center for Children Administrative Office, Multi-Purpose Room,
202 Hudson Barksdale Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29306
This parenting seminar teaches the building blocks and life skills that help children manage their emotions and teaches parents how they can promote these skills at home. We also discuss what emotional resilience is and why it is beneficial for children.
All in-person participants will receive a free $10 gas gift card. Snacks will be provided.
Who is this event for?
All parents and caregivers living in Spartanburg County, South Carolina with a child between the ages of 0-8.
Is childcare provided?
Not at this event. (From time to time, we do offer childcare at our events)
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