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Saturday, November 4, 2023
Trade In + Trade Up @ SpartanPhotoCenter
Nov 4 all-day
SpartanPhotoCenter

Once a year Buy, Sell or Trade in your unwanted and un needed camera gear. Find special prices on new and used gear. PhotoLab printing and scanning specials as well. We stock a wide selection of analog film and new film cameras by Instax and Polaroid. Find camera bags, backpacks and tripods amongst other items.

Thursday, November 9, 2023
Greenville Jewish Film Festival: FAREWELL MR HAFFMANN
Nov 9 @ 6:45 pm
Gunter Theatre

This film screening and discussion is in commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht.

The evening begins with a pre-movie discussion by the organizers and a panel of local history professionals. Then we will screen the movie: Farewell Mr Haffmann.

PARIS 1941. François Mercier is an ordinary man whose only goal is to start a family with Blanche, the woman he loves. François works for Mr. Haffmann, a talented Jewish jeweler. Under the German occupation, the employer and employee are forced to strike a deal which, over the following months, will upend the fate of all concerned.

Farewell Mr Haffmann is in French with English subtitles.

Thursday, November 16, 2023
Scent of a Woman Dinner + A Movie
Nov 16 @ 7:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

This themed menu not only reflects the movie’s themes of indulgence, elegance, and complexity but also provides a delightful culinary experience for our guests, enhancing their connection with the film.

Tango Empanadas Fresh beef with hint of argentinian spice and a chipotle aioli

Wild Mushroom Bisque A smooth blend of Cremini, Portobello and oyster mushrooms with a shiitake confit

Scent of a Woman Garden Salad: A refreshing mixed greens salad with pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and a blood orange vinaigrette

Pacino’s Prime Rib: A perfectly cooked prime rib served with a red wine reduction sauce, Truffle Mashed Potatoes and roasted root vegetables

Blind Love Chocolate Mousse: Light chocolate mousse with a cognac hint

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Netflix Binge: Sugar Rush Christmas
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Binge the entire first season of the holiday edition of “Sugar Rush” every Tuesday in December. This week we will be viewing episodes 3 & 4. The rating for this show is TV-14. Children under 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Die Hard Date Night
Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Landrum Library

Die Hard is NOT a Christmas movie… Or is it? Come hang out for a fun evening. Rated R.

Friday, December 15, 2023
Movie Night: Leave the World Behind
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Headquarters Library

When the world is ending, it is up to Amanda (Julia Roberts) and Clay Sandford (Ethan Hawke) to make sure their family doesn’t end with it.

Come watch the Netflix original movie Leave the World Behind, based on Rumaan Alam’s best selling novel of the same name, on the biggest screen we have for free. Popcorn and drinks provided.

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Family Movie Weekend: Mutant Mayhem
Dec 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Join us for a screening of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem.” All ages welcome. The rating for this film is PG. Refreshments provided by the library.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Family Movie Night: The Polar Express
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cowpens Library

Get the family together to watch the classic Christmas movie, “The Polar Express.” Supplies to make hot chocolate will be provided, and so will special Christmas snacks.

Netflix Binge: Sugar Rush Christmas
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Binge the entire first season of the holiday edition of “Sugar Rush” every Tuesday in December. This week we will be viewing episodes 3 & 4. The rating for this show is TV-14. Children under 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Teens Watch: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Headquarters Library

Suit up and follow Mile Morales on his adventures in the multiverse with Gwen Stacy! For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Movie rated PG.

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Third Thursdays Theatre: The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Taylors Library

Watch and discuss The Shop Around the Corner (1940). Led by former OLLI instructor Chip Kaufmann. Film is not rated.

A remarkable blend of comedy, drama, and romance that takes place during the Christmas holidays in pre-WWII Budapest. Remade as the 1998 film You’ve Got Mail.

Registration required. call 864-268-5955 to register.

Dinner And A Movie – Edward Scissorhands
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

This themed menu not only reflects the movie’s themes of Whisical Sattire and overall craziness!

Topiary Crudité – snip Your vegetables right off the tree

Scissor Cut Noodles with Spicy Asian Shrimp – Pho Style broth, Cut Ramen, Stir fried shrimp, scallions

Chopped Salad – Chopped lettuce, egg, tomato, avocado, red onion, pepperoni, olives, Feta cheese, in an oregano vinaigrette

Scissorhand Kabobs – Charred Steak, Peppers, Onions, Squash in an herb marinate over “dirty” Rice with a creole demiglace

“Ambrosia” Dessert Salad

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Winter Reading: Feast Your Eyes
Dec 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Join us for a Great British Baking Show Holiday Marathon. See the amazing Christmas and New Year’s themed baked creations of these talented chefs. The rating for this show is TV-14. Children under 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Teen Pizza Mania + Movie
Jan 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Watch the new movie, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” create your own pizza restaurant logo, make “pizzerts,” and enjoy pizza. Film rated PG. Ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Cowpens Movie Night: Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”
Jan 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cowpens Library

Join us as we watch the Oscar winning film, Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio.”

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
“Metropolis” discussion
Jan 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss this classic science fiction film of silent era.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
David Lynch’s “Dune” (1984) discussion
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss the immaculate fever dream that is David Lynch’s “Dune”.

It is currently streaming on HBO Max.

Go On, Be Brave Film Screening
Jan 17 @ 7:30 pm
Regal Hollywood - Greenville

This inspiring film follows Andrea Lytle Peet’s incredible race against time and attempt at the impossible – to be the first person with ALS to complete a marathon in all 50 states. Andrea declared her goal in Year 5 of her ALS diagnosis…right before a pandemic shut down all races. Go On, Be Brave is not just a “sports” or “disease” documentary. It inspires the audience to answer a universal question… What does it mean to truly live?

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
“The Fifth Element” discussion
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss this fun sci-fi epic!

The Fifth Element is currently free to watch on YouTube (I assume with ads).

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
“Ex Machina” discussion
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss the wonderful film about Ai.

Ex Machina is currently streaming on HBO Max.