Events Calendar

In the intimate setting of a small music hall, the Foothills Woodwind Quintet takes the stage. The flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn have a diversity of sound that will amuse, surprise and delight you. With no conductor, Chamber Music players respond to each other in real time, listening, reflecting and adapting. And the audience gets to listen in on their intimate conversation.

The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all – absolutely FREE!

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

A Symphony of Suspense!

Unleash your inner detective as the Philharmonic unravels an interactive murder mystery piece by piece.

Program Highlights*

• Paul Schoenfield, Cafe Music, I & III

• Piazzola, Oblivion

• Shostakovich, Piano Trio no. 1

• Lera Auerbach, Tryptic, IV

• Nico Muhly, Common Ground

• Ellen Zwilich, Trio, I

• Dan Visconti, Lonesome Roads, VI. & VII

Saint- Saens – Introduction and Rondo Cappriccio. Future Star Competition winner Olivia Lee performs with Foothills Philharmonic a work that is in the repertoire of all the great violinists. A fantasy in the Spanish manner, it is full of poetry and lyricism, syncopation and virtuosity with a finale where the violin plays to the point of exhaustion.

Glière – Symphony No. 1 in E flat Major. This powerful symphony is unmistakenly Russian. It starts off light then serious; it combines ballet music with folk songs; then becomes somber and reflective before being dragged back into the light with echoes of the first movement. This symphony is like “moody Russian music on happy pills.”
Loaves and Fishes will be in the lobby where you can learn how you can they rescue surplus food and redistribute it, free of charge, to reduce food insecurity in Greenville County.

Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Concert, reception and parking are all – absolutely Free.

Saint- Saens – Introduction and Rondo Cappriccio. Future Star Competition winner Olivia Lee performs with Foothills Philharmonic a work that is in the repertoire of all the great violinists. A fantasy in the Spanish manner, it is full of poetry and lyricism, syncopation and virtuosity with a finale where the violin plays to the point of exhaustion.

Glière – Symphony No. 1 in E flat Major. This powerful symphony is unmistakenly Russian. It starts off light then serious; it combines ballet music with folk songs; then becomes somber and reflective before being dragged back into the light with echoes of the first movement. This symphony is like “moody Russian music on happy pills.”
Loaves and Fishes will be in the lobby where you can learn how you can they rescue surplus food and redistribute it, free of charge, to reduce food insecurity in Greenville County.

Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Concert, reception and parking are all – absolutely Free.

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.

Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.

For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].

In the intimate setting of a small music hall, the orchestra breaks apart into small groups, each with a different sound and kind of music. With no conductor, Chamber Music players respond to each other in real time, listening, reflecting and adapting. And the audience gets to listen in on their intimate conversation.

The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all – absolutely FREE!

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

The American Dream Lives On

From distant shores to dazzling stages, this program tells the story of artists who left their homelands in search of new opportunities, bringing with them rich musical traditions that would flourish in America. Their works—filled with passion, movement, and innovation—embody the spirit of reinvention and triumph. Dai Wei’s Dancing Moonlight shimmers with vibrant energy, blending Eastern and Western influences in a mesmerizing musical dialogue. Acclaimed violinist Vijay Gupta takes center stage for Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, a work of lyrical beauty and virtuosic brilliance that stands as a testament to Neo-Romanticism. Finally, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances bursts with rhythmic fire and nostalgia, a dazzling reflection on past and future. This season finale is one of wonder, resilience, and breathtaking music. Presented by the Spartanburg Philharmonic.

Children of all ages can try out instruments with teachers to assist them. There will be violins, violas, cellos, basses, flutes, clarinets, French horns, trombones, tubas, and lots of percussion instruments.

Anyone who tries an instrument can enter the “Guest Conductor Contest.” The winner will conduct that evening’s final concert piece. Petting zoo, parking and concert – absolutely FREE!

Children of all ages can try out instruments with teachers to assist them. There will be violins, violas, cellos, basses, flutes, clarinets, French horns, trombones, tubas, and lots of percussion instruments.

Anyone who tries an instrument can enter the “Guest Conductor Contest.” The winner will conduct that evening’s final concert piece. Petting zoo, parking and concert – absolutely FREE!

You never know what will happen at a Foothills Pops Concert. Darth Vader might conduct, or ET might fly in on a tricycle! As always, there will be lots of tunes you’ll recognize. Stimulate your instant recall and see if you can name the tunes.

Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Petting Zoo concert, reception and parking – absolutely FREE!

You never know what will happen at a Foothills Pops Concert. Darth Vader might conduct, or ET might fly in on a tricycle! As always, there will be lots of tunes you’ll recognize. Stimulate your instant recall and see if you can name the tunes.

Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Petting Zoo concert, reception and parking – absolutely FREE!

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.

Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.

For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].