Events Calendar
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3-IN-1 REPERTORY
Three plays. One production. Limitless innovation.
Converse Theatre & Dance presents three diversified and thought provoking plays in one production for an experience that explores fate and connection, the folly of human choice and inner strength.
Act 1 includes Samuel Beckett’s absurdist play COME AND GO and Benjamin Bettenbender’s dark comedy THE SIREN SONG OF STEPHEN JAY GOULD.
Act 2 features a new feminist twist on Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Jeff Wanshel’s breathtaking adaptation, OPHELIA.
February 28 @ 7:30pm
February 29 @ 7:30pm
March 1 @ 7:30pm
March 2 @ 7:30pm
March 3 @ 2:30pm
Admission
$10 Adults + $2 fee
$ 5 Youth 22 & under + $1 fee
Free for Converse students, faculty and staff – Show your Converse ID at the door.
Clemson Career Workshop (CCW) aims to expose high-achieving, underrepresented high school students to higher education, specifically Clemson University. They are recruiting high school sophomores who will be juniors after this summer to participate in the two-year program. Scholarships to CCW students who complete the program and attend Clemson! To learn more and complete the application visit here. Applications are due March 8th*.
For questions contact Christian Barrientos, [email protected]
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Could this be you? *At least 18 years old, friendly, outgoing, flexible and a good problem solver. *Have the ability to respond to neighbors in a supportive and empathic manner. *Be able to respect the confidential nature of the paperwork involved. If so, this may be your calling. Our VITA Greeters welcome the neighbors upon their arrival. During check-in, you will make sure they have the needed and completed documents for our tax preparers. You do NOT need to have any knowledge of taxes to participate in this activity.
We offer this assistance from the end of January to mid April. The weekly shifts are Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm. We are asking that volunteers can do at least one shift most weeks. For more information, contact Yvonne at 864.334.3493 or email her at [email protected] She will connect with you. Thank you for the support and supporting the neighbors in the community!! |
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Learn the history of origami and try your hand at a hobby practiced for centuries. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. |
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Come and learn about enrollment and benefits of MediCare for individuals about to, or recently, turning 65 years old. Medicare can be complicated, and licensed insurance agent Jaime McCabe breaks it down in an approachable way so that you are best prepared to make these important decisions.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
This production is rated PG-13 for mature themes.
The modern-day classic brings together everyone’s favorite storybook characters with a twist as they embark on unexpected journeys Into The Woods. With a Tony Award-winning score by the late Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this show explores what happens after your fairytale wishes come true. Join Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and Beanstalk as they go beyond “ever after” to find out what happens next on their journey.
3-IN-1 REPERTORY
Three plays. One production. Limitless innovation.
Converse Theatre & Dance presents three diversified and thought provoking plays in one production for an experience that explores fate and connection, the folly of human choice and inner strength.
Act 1 includes Samuel Beckett’s absurdist play COME AND GO and Benjamin Bettenbender’s dark comedy THE SIREN SONG OF STEPHEN JAY GOULD.
Act 2 features a new feminist twist on Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Jeff Wanshel’s breathtaking adaptation, OPHELIA.
February 28 @ 7:30pm
February 29 @ 7:30pm
March 1 @ 7:30pm
March 2 @ 7:30pm
March 3 @ 2:30pm
Admission
$10 Adults + $2 fee
$ 5 Youth 22 & under + $1 fee
Free for Converse students, faculty and staff – Show your Converse ID at the door.
Clemson Career Workshop (CCW) aims to expose high-achieving, underrepresented high school students to higher education, specifically Clemson University. They are recruiting high school sophomores who will be juniors after this summer to participate in the two-year program. Scholarships to CCW students who complete the program and attend Clemson! To learn more and complete the application visit here. Applications are due March 8th*.
For questions contact Christian Barrientos, [email protected]
Bring hope to the homebound.
DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS
INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS
No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!
ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES
Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!
ROUTE
PARTNERS
We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
MEAL PACKAGING
We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.
PET FOOD PACKAGING
Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.
MEAL DISTRIBUTION
Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.
Have you heard library staff talking about eBooks or audiobooks and want to know what all the fuss is about? Join us as we work though how to get electronic books and audiobooks on your personal device, so you can enjoy the library wherever you go.
This First Friday, March 1st from 5-7pm, GCCA will host the 2024 Greenville County Schools Elementary art show reception in the second floor Gray Loft. Over 200 student artworks will be showcased representing over 50 elementary schools from across Greenville County. The Greenville County Schools Elementary art show will be on display at GCCA through March 8th during normal visiting hours.
Parents and family of the artists please note:
K-2nd, please come from 5:00-6:00 pm
Winners are announced at 5:15
3rd-5th, please come from 6:00-7:00 pm
Winners are announced at 6:15
3-IN-1 REPERTORY
Three plays. One production. Limitless innovation.
Converse Theatre & Dance presents three diversified and thought provoking plays in one production for an experience that explores fate and connection, the folly of human choice and inner strength.
Act 1 includes Samuel Beckett’s absurdist play COME AND GO and Benjamin Bettenbender’s dark comedy THE SIREN SONG OF STEPHEN JAY GOULD.
Act 2 features a new feminist twist on Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Jeff Wanshel’s breathtaking adaptation, OPHELIA.
February 28 @ 7:30pm
February 29 @ 7:30pm
March 1 @ 7:30pm
March 2 @ 7:30pm
March 3 @ 2:30pm
Admission
$10 Adults + $2 fee
$ 5 Youth 22 & under + $1 fee
Free for Converse students, faculty and staff – Show your Converse ID at the door.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
This production is rated PG-13 for mature themes.
The modern-day classic brings together everyone’s favorite storybook characters with a twist as they embark on unexpected journeys Into The Woods. With a Tony Award-winning score by the late Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this show explores what happens after your fairytale wishes come true. Join Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and Beanstalk as they go beyond “ever after” to find out what happens next on their journey.
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Instructor: Stephan Martin
$15 Non-member Adult**
(**Arboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes.)
BRN – Elective, 1 hour | BREG – Elective, 1 hour
Limit: 30
Be part of a unique virtual stargazing community as we gather online to explore the constellations, bright stars, planets and deep sky objects of the winter night sky with local astronomer Stephan Martin as our guide. All you need is a smartphone or mobile device, a free downloadable astronomy app and an internet connection to join from the warmth and safety of your own stargazing location. Steve will point out some of the celestial wonders of the night sky during this time of year and share their myths and legends.
Stephan Martin is an astronomer and educator who taught at colleges and universities for more than 25 years. He has lectured on light pollution and its effects on the environment and has offered stargazing and introductory astronomy workshops domestically and internationally. He was formerly the supervisor of the Williams College observatory, where he participated in research expeditions around the world to study and observe solar eclipses. cosmicconversations.weebly.com
Bring hope to the homebound.
DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS
INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS
No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!
ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES
Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!
ROUTE
PARTNERS
We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
MEAL PACKAGING
We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.
PET FOOD PACKAGING
Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.
MEAL DISTRIBUTION
Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
This production is rated PG-13 for mature themes.
The modern-day classic brings together everyone’s favorite storybook characters with a twist as they embark on unexpected journeys Into The Woods. With a Tony Award-winning score by the late Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this show explores what happens after your fairytale wishes come true. Join Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and Beanstalk as they go beyond “ever after” to find out what happens next on their journey.
Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST
Explore the Nature Center after dark!
3-IN-1 REPERTORY
Three plays. One production. Limitless innovation.
Converse Theatre & Dance presents three diversified and thought provoking plays in one production for an experience that explores fate and connection, the folly of human choice and inner strength.
Act 1 includes Samuel Beckett’s absurdist play COME AND GO and Benjamin Bettenbender’s dark comedy THE SIREN SONG OF STEPHEN JAY GOULD.
Act 2 features a new feminist twist on Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Jeff Wanshel’s breathtaking adaptation, OPHELIA.
February 28 @ 7:30pm
February 29 @ 7:30pm
March 1 @ 7:30pm
March 2 @ 7:30pm
March 3 @ 2:30pm
Admission
$10 Adults + $2 fee
$ 5 Youth 22 & under + $1 fee
Free for Converse students, faculty and staff – Show your Converse ID at the door.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
This production is rated PG-13 for mature themes.
The modern-day classic brings together everyone’s favorite storybook characters with a twist as they embark on unexpected journeys Into The Woods. With a Tony Award-winning score by the late Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this show explores what happens after your fairytale wishes come true. Join Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and Beanstalk as they go beyond “ever after” to find out what happens next on their journey.