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Saturday, December 31, 2022
Christmas at Connemara
Dec 31 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home

Come see the Carl Sandburg Home be decorated for the holidays, tour the house to see the interior in its simple holiday style, and on three Saturdays in December, visitors can enjoy free demonstrations and craft making, including making a simple musical instrument, making and frosting gingerbread cookies and
making a birdseed ornament, Advance tickets recommended for home tour, Tickets at Recreation.gov, Tours at 11am, 1pm &
2pm and activities on Saturdays from 10am-1pm,

GIVE HELP Mobile Meals of Spartanburg
Dec 31 all-day
online

Mobile Meals glorifies God by providing nutritious meals, services, and fellowship to the frail and homebound citizens in Spartanburg County.

Nantahala Outdoor Center 2023 Adventure travel trips
Dec 31 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Adventure is what we do.

Nantahala Outdoor Center has a long history of venturing where many haven’t, pioneering new adventures, and bringing opportunities to experience the outdoors to millions of guests over five decades. Our International Adventure Tours offer unique destinations, exciting adventures and activities, experienced guides, and world-class hospitality. These all-inclusive, small group excursions will redefine how you travel. Experience some of the most breathtaking places in the world without feeling like a tourist.

If your idea of fun is a rafting trip on the Chilko, a quiet lake paddle in Argentina, surf lessons in Ecuador, or trekking in Iceland, our trips have something for every adventure and skill level. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, yoga, surfing, ziplining, wine tastings, or cultural experiences, along with the flexibility to customize your own adventure. Settle in after your travels in some of the most unique accommodations in the world; from cozy lodges and five star resorts, with local cuisine and tastings, every detail is meticulously planned so you can soak up every moment.

We hope these guided, off-the-beaten-path expeditions will foster the same spirit of adventure we encourage in our Southeastern locations, while giving you the opportunity to explore beyond your own backyard.

 

We have officially announced our new 2023 Adventure travel trips for you to explore new destinations, try new adventures, and experience new cultures! Our trips are small groups, offer world-class hospitality, unique lodging and the most diverse activity options for you to try! We’re giving “revenge travel” new meaning.

The Best of the Beach and the Rainforest
Dec 31 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

With the beautiful ocean view from your cabana, it’s hard not to stay in, relaxing in the luxurious accommodations in Belize. But there is adventure to be had! This trip offers the best of both world’s combining tropical ocean activities with jungle adventure, while you and your companions enjoy flexibility in your choice of daily guided activities and adventure levels.

Beach Activities

  • Swimming
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Sunrise Yoga
  • Fly Fishing

Rainforest Activities

  • Mayan Ruin Tours
  • Nocturnal Jungle Walks
  • Hiking Antelope Falls
  • Ziplining
  • Rappelling
  • River Tubing

Bucket List Traveler

Voted in the top 5 best winter vacation locations by U.S. News Travel, the Galapagos offer so much adventure in the archipelago!

 

An eco-enthusiasts bucket list trip!  Set sail to lesser-explored islands and spot giant tortoises, sea lions, Galápagos penguins, and marine iguanas! Snorkel, surf, hike, and experience the islands and their unique ecosystem.

Remote Tropical

Uncrowded point breaks, warm water, predictable waves, friendly locals, great food and drink…this is a real surfer’s paradise! Join us on a surf safari in the Ecuadorian town of Mompiche.

Great waves and a multitude of other activities from surf lessons, SUP, horseback riding, massages and more, enjoy it all from your ocean front home away from home!

Sandy Sunsets

In Baja, some can simply sip drinks, eat local fish tacos and watch the sun disappear into the Pacific, while adventure seekers can choose the rush of surfing a perfect wave, hiking the coastline or sea kayaking with turtles, sea lions and breaching whales. Walk through sherbet colored canyons or soak up the night’s canopy of scattered stars. On  our multisport adventure to Baja, you can do it all!

Tuckasegee River Excursion
Dec 31 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot

Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!

The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1 hour and 20 minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.

New Years Eve Bar Crawl – Greenville
Dec 31 2022 @ 4:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
The Lounge

New Years Eve is undoubtably the BIGGEST PARTY of the year and deciding where for you and your friends will ring in the new year is a tough decision. So TopShelfCrawls.com has put together the premier list of bars and nightclubs for you to celebrate!

Included in your ticket

-Admission to all of our participating bars ( during participation times )!

-Welcome party!

-Party Beads!

-Souvenir koozies for the first 200 Crawlers at registration!

-Outstanding drink specials just for our crawlers!

VIP Ticket includes..

-Admission to all of our participating bars ( during participation times )

-Souvenir Champagne Flute!

-Outstanding Drink Special just for our crawlers!

 

Registration and Welcome Party at TBA 4 – 7pm!

 

 

You must register ( 4 – 7pm ) to participate.

Be safe and have a great time! Please don’t drink and drive. Call a cab, Lyft or Uber, or have someone who will be a designated driver. Must be 21 to participate . Event will go on rain or shine! No Refunds

New Year’s Eve 2023 @ Bond Night Club
Dec 31 2022 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 2:00 am
Bond Night Club

The Upstate’s Premier Nightclub brings you the ultimate nightclub event. With multiple rooms and different ticket options Bond Night Club along with Kilpatrick’s Irish Pub provides you with one of the more unique NYE celebrations in the Carolina’s.

Start your evening in Kilpatrick’s sampling Irish classics such as Fish and Chips and Shepperd’s Pie. Then the real party starts as one of Greenville’s top DJs, DJ G-Man kicks things off in Bond. Choose from a VIP section with Bottle Service, or an all-inclusive experience upstairs in our mezzanine section overlooking the dance floor. General Admission is anything but general, as we party under Greenville’s top night club production. With a free champagne toast at midnight for all guest as nationally known DJ Sparkbox brings in 2023 the way it is meant to be.

Brew Year’s Eve Party!
Dec 31 2022 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 12:00 am
Plankowner Brewing Co.

Come join us and our friends at Echo Operative and ring in the New Year at Plankowner Brewing! Event is 7 to Midnight (or so!). Band plays from 8 to just before Midnight, then we will show the ball drop and ring in the New Year with a Champagne Toast!

$50 per person and includes food buffet from Dray Cafe, 3 drink tickets (good for any beer, wine or cider) and champagne toast!

No dress code, but we certainly want to encourage folks to dress up and join in the festivities.

Clock Tower Taproom NYE Party
Dec 31 2022 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
Clock Tower Taproom & Billiards

There’s no better way to end 2022 than to join us for our 1st Annual New Year’s Eve Party!

Your host DJ Pucho & DJ Vortex will help us ring in the New Year! Watch the ball drop as we play the hottest tracks for you to dance to! Open buffet, party favors and midnight champagne toast will be provided!

Limited space available! Cover $55 pp

Foreverland’s New Year’s Eve Grand Gatsby Grand Ball
Dec 31 2022 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
Landmark Hall

Let’s Celebrate with Foreverland’s New Years Eve Great Gatsby Grand Ball, on Saturday, Dec. 31, 7pm-1am @ Landmark Hall, 156 Landmark Dr. Taylors, SC/  843-254-1888. (Doors open @ 6:30pm! AND If you’re still dancing at 1am, we will go till 2am!)

Step into the Roaring 20’s with a Gorgeous Golden Great Gatsby Ambiance as you walk in the door and have your photo taken at our 1st photo booth.  We will have a 2nd photo booth where you can take photos throughout the dance!

6:30pm – Doors Open! Get some hor d’oeuvres. Find a table. Relax! (Table reservations: 843-254-1888)

7-8pm – Learn the Lindyhop & the Charleston! (with Dance Coach Natalie Foreverland)

8p-1am – The Great Gatsby Grand Ball DANCE!!!!! Mixed High energy Fun Music!!!!!!

(VIP dinner will be served at 8pm! Hor d’oeuvres at 6:30pm)

Don’t worry if you don’t have a partner!  Just show up and we will pair up.  All the Singles rotate partners, which is great because you’ll get to meet new people and make new friends.  The Couples can stay together if they desire.

The Count Down Party _ A New Years Eve Celebration
Dec 31 2022 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
The pint station
Hoppin’ New Years Eve Party!
Dec 31 2022 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
Hoppin'

End 2022 and start 2023 off with Good Vibes at our Second New Year’s Eve Party!

We are only selling a limited number of tickets (250) for this private event, and tickets will go fast because this year there is an OPEN BAR!

For the first week we are offering an EARLY BIRD special and tickets will be $85, after that they will be $95.

✔️ OPEN BAR!!!!

✔️ Pizza from Todaro at 9pm and then again at 11pm once the munchies kick-in

✔️ DJ spinnin all night

✔️ 2 Cocktail and shot bars

✔️ 80 self-serve taps of beer, wine, cider, prosecco, and cocktails!

✔️ Party Favors

✔️ Photobooth

Tamarindo Latin Cuisine’s New Years Party
Dec 31 2022 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
Tamarindo Latin Cuisine

If you are looking for the hottest New Years Eve event in Simpsonville, you are in for a treat. Ring in 2023 dancing to the top hits of the year while enjoying some our amazing tropical drinks and most popular dishes. Tickets include:

  • Welcome and Midnight Champagne Toast
  • Pre-Fixed 3-Course Meal
  • Streaming NYC Ball Drop
  • Live DJ Ushering in the New Year
  • …and More
New Year’s Eve 2023 Southern Gala
Dec 31 2022 @ 8:30 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
Commerce Club - Greenville

Celebrate the New Year’s Eve at the Commerce Club and support the National Alliance of Mental Illness Greenville and Tell Every Amazing Lady about Ovarian Cancer!

B & R Events, LLC presents New Year’s Eve 2023 Southern Gala, a black tie optional event

General admission tickets are $120 per person or $225 per couple and feature:

• Red carpet reception at 9:00 pm with a welcome cocktail

• Heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet from the Commerce Club Greenville

• Three full open bars featuring a variety of liquor and beer (that’s right- all drinks are included!)

• Dance party with Uptown Entertainment’s Fusion (oh yes, that is DJ Arley WITH a live band!)

• Party favors

• Interactive photobooth from FamZing Studios

• Entertainment

• Confetti at midnight

• Champagne toast at midnight

 

VIP admission tickets are $160 per person or $250 per couple and include:

• Red carpet reception with a welcome cocktail

• Heavy hors d’oeuvres from the Commerce Club!

• Three full open bars featuring a variety of liquor and beer

• Dance party

• Party favors

• Interactive photobooth

• Entertainment

• Confetti at midnight

• Champagne toast at midnight

PLUS

• A donation straight to T.E.A.L. and NAMI

• Early entry at 8:30

• Private area with special appetizers

• Private open VIP bar featuring a variety of liquor and beer

• Desserts

 

Check out our silent auction for our beneficiaries here-

www.32auctions.com/southerngala2023

 

No refunds unless the event is cancelled

We reserve the right to change event times to accommodate local government ordinances

Tickets are transferable with notification to the organizer

Must be 21 or over

No jeans allowed. Gentlemen must wear a jacket. Attire is “black tie optional”. Dress code is strictly enforced.

New Year’s 2023 at New Groove
Dec 31 2022 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
New Groove

Come out and join us on Saturday December 31 for our Annual New Year’s Eve party at New Groove Artisan Brewery! NG has been the place to be for New Year’s since 2017 – and we keep this tradition rolling into 2023.

Doors open at 9PM and the party keeps grooving until 1AM.

Tickets include commemorative glass with a midnight toast with Champagne Supernova and party favors! Proof of ticket purchase required to redeem for your glassware.

The NG Smokehouse Kitchen will have a special NYE Menu for your dining experience – we will add the menu as soon as it is finalized.

Live Music kicks off at 9pm with J. Stephens and The Stubborn Hearts.

New Year’s at New Groove – see you on December 31st!

New Years Eve 23′ The Jordan Year
Dec 31 2022 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 2:00 am
Vibez Greenville

New Year’s Eve 2023: The Jordan Year

This will be the event of the year, where Black Excellence will celebrate an elegant gathering to ring in the New Year! Elite Local Business Owners and Leaders will be inside on the Vibez Grounds!

The night will be memorable for all those that attends. Arrive early to participate in door prizes and give-a-ways.

Enjoy a night of dancing, cocktails & bubbly, bottle service, a DJ, VIP and of course, the countdown at midnight.

Anybody that is somebody will be at Vibez New Year’s Eve 2023 and we can not wait to see you there dressed how you would like to be addressed for the Jordan Year.

IT’S A CELEBRATION! VIP PACKAGES ARE: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum! Call 864-419-6141 for more information!

Dress code is Stylish and Fly with sneakers being optional.

Tickets are limited.

All ticket sells are final. No Refunds. Early bird tickets will be on sell Friday at 12 pm!

Champagne Toast at Midgnight

Doors open at 9pm

Text 864-419-6141 for VIP pricing

The Lounge New Year’s Eve Party
Dec 31 2022 @ 9:30 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 2:00 am
The Lounge

The lounge was so much fun last year. We’re limiting space this year. DJ’s, Dancer Entertainers. $25 door fee includes Complimentary Champagne toast, Balloon drop, New Year’s Eve count down . VIP Seating. Elegant Attire Preferred!

Looking to have all you can drink? We have $125 VIP Tickets – 30 VIP seats available – 9:30-12:00 Open Bar, Party Favors, Balloon Drop, Covers door fee, Hors d’oeuvres included, Complimentary champagne toast!

Sunday, January 1, 2023
Nantahala Outdoor Center 2023 Adventure travel trips
Jan 1 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Adventure is what we do.

Nantahala Outdoor Center has a long history of venturing where many haven’t, pioneering new adventures, and bringing opportunities to experience the outdoors to millions of guests over five decades. Our International Adventure Tours offer unique destinations, exciting adventures and activities, experienced guides, and world-class hospitality. These all-inclusive, small group excursions will redefine how you travel. Experience some of the most breathtaking places in the world without feeling like a tourist.

If your idea of fun is a rafting trip on the Chilko, a quiet lake paddle in Argentina, surf lessons in Ecuador, or trekking in Iceland, our trips have something for every adventure and skill level. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, yoga, surfing, ziplining, wine tastings, or cultural experiences, along with the flexibility to customize your own adventure. Settle in after your travels in some of the most unique accommodations in the world; from cozy lodges and five star resorts, with local cuisine and tastings, every detail is meticulously planned so you can soak up every moment.

We hope these guided, off-the-beaten-path expeditions will foster the same spirit of adventure we encourage in our Southeastern locations, while giving you the opportunity to explore beyond your own backyard.

 

We have officially announced our new 2023 Adventure travel trips for you to explore new destinations, try new adventures, and experience new cultures! Our trips are small groups, offer world-class hospitality, unique lodging and the most diverse activity options for you to try! We’re giving “revenge travel” new meaning.

Seeking Contemporary Art Exhibition Proposals
Jan 1 all-day
online

Call for 2024-2025 Main Gallery Proposals

The submission deadline is Friday, January 27, 2023.

GCCA’s Main Gallery exhibitions strive to educate and inspire by promoting diverse ideas while encouraging innovative, contemporary approaches to visual arts. GCCA is currently seeking proposals to fill our exhibition schedule for the 2024-2025 calendar year.
The Main Gallery provides approximately 2,000 square feet of exhibition space and has featured the work of local, regional, national, and all disciplines of the visual arts. Our movable gallery wall system allows for dynamic designs and fresh experiences for every exhibition. Each exhibition is on display for approximately two months.
Please note that GCCA will not accept exhibition proposals submitted via email or traditional mail. All submissions must be completed via the online application. There is also a non-refundable $30 application fee to be submitted electronically with the application form (the fee aids with the operations of GCCA and its galleries). The application fee and proposal submission do not guarantee acceptance for an exhibition in GCCA’s Main Gallery. An exhibition agreement and additional information will be provided if the proposal is accepted
The Best of the Beach and the Rainforest
Jan 1 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

With the beautiful ocean view from your cabana, it’s hard not to stay in, relaxing in the luxurious accommodations in Belize. But there is adventure to be had! This trip offers the best of both world’s combining tropical ocean activities with jungle adventure, while you and your companions enjoy flexibility in your choice of daily guided activities and adventure levels.

Beach Activities

  • Swimming
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Sunrise Yoga
  • Fly Fishing

Rainforest Activities

  • Mayan Ruin Tours
  • Nocturnal Jungle Walks
  • Hiking Antelope Falls
  • Ziplining
  • Rappelling
  • River Tubing

Bucket List Traveler

Voted in the top 5 best winter vacation locations by U.S. News Travel, the Galapagos offer so much adventure in the archipelago!

 

An eco-enthusiasts bucket list trip!  Set sail to lesser-explored islands and spot giant tortoises, sea lions, Galápagos penguins, and marine iguanas! Snorkel, surf, hike, and experience the islands and their unique ecosystem.

Remote Tropical

Uncrowded point breaks, warm water, predictable waves, friendly locals, great food and drink…this is a real surfer’s paradise! Join us on a surf safari in the Ecuadorian town of Mompiche.

Great waves and a multitude of other activities from surf lessons, SUP, horseback riding, massages and more, enjoy it all from your ocean front home away from home!

Sandy Sunsets

In Baja, some can simply sip drinks, eat local fish tacos and watch the sun disappear into the Pacific, while adventure seekers can choose the rush of surfing a perfect wave, hiking the coastline or sea kayaking with turtles, sea lions and breaching whales. Walk through sherbet colored canyons or soak up the night’s canopy of scattered stars. On  our multisport adventure to Baja, you can do it all!