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Monday, August 18, 2025
Victoria Benton Frank: Reading and Signing
Aug 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop

On August 18 at 6 PM, we’ll be hosting Victoria Benton Frank for a discussion of her latest novel, The Violet Hour, a heartwarming and empowering novel about thriving after tragedy.

Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register!

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong
Aug 19 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

July 24 – August 23

Find your way to ‘the Rock’ as this award-winning comedy takes center stage. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s attempt to stage this 1920’s murder mystery devolves into madcap mayhem. From an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to survive until their final curtain call. Ready to laugh till it hurts? Book your tickets NOW for the show that has been hailed as “a gut-busting hit” by critics and fans alike!

“…an unexpected, gut-busting hit…one of those breakneck exercises in idiocy that make you laugh till you cry…It starts off punch-drunk and just keeps getting drunker.” —The New York Times.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

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Lunch and Lit with Victoria Benton Frank
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm
Soby's

A heartwarming and empowering novel about thriving after tragedy, from the author of the “enchanting, hilarious, and insightful” (Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times author) My Magnolia Summer. If you love Kristy Woodson Harvey and Mary Kay Andrews, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Victoria Benton Frank!

Lunch and Lit with Victoria Benton Frank
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Soby's

A heartwarming and empowering novel about thriving after tragedy, from the author of the “enchanting, hilarious, and insightful” (Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times author) My Magnolia Summer. If you love Kristy Woodson Harvey and Mary Kay Andrews, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Victoria Benton Frank!

Never been to Lunch & Lit? Your ticket includes entry to the event, a signed copy of the book, and a three course meal from Soby’s.

In Conversation with Glenis Redmond
Aug 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Join us for a special free reading with Greenville Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond for her new poetry collection, Over Yonder!

Georgann Eubanks: Reading and Signing
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop

Georgann Eubanks will visit the bookshop on August 19th at 6 PM to share her new book, The Fabulous Ordinary: Discovering the Natural Wonders of the Wild South, “an engaging and enlightening tour of the US South’s flora and fauna.”

Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong
Aug 20 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

July 24 – August 23

Find your way to ‘the Rock’ as this award-winning comedy takes center stage. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s attempt to stage this 1920’s murder mystery devolves into madcap mayhem. From an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to survive until their final curtain call. Ready to laugh till it hurts? Book your tickets NOW for the show that has been hailed as “a gut-busting hit” by critics and fans alike!

“…an unexpected, gut-busting hit…one of those breakneck exercises in idiocy that make you laugh till you cry…It starts off punch-drunk and just keeps getting drunker.” —The New York Times.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

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Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong
Aug 21 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

July 24 – August 23

Find your way to ‘the Rock’ as this award-winning comedy takes center stage. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s attempt to stage this 1920’s murder mystery devolves into madcap mayhem. From an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to survive until their final curtain call. Ready to laugh till it hurts? Book your tickets NOW for the show that has been hailed as “a gut-busting hit” by critics and fans alike!

“…an unexpected, gut-busting hit…one of those breakneck exercises in idiocy that make you laugh till you cry…It starts off punch-drunk and just keeps getting drunker.” —The New York Times.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

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Books Over Drinks with Pamela Terry
Aug 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

A charming, heartfelt novel about the bonds of family, whether found or foretold, from the author of The Sweet Taste of MuscadinesIf you love Patti Callahan Henry and Kristy Woodson Harvey, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Pamela Terry!

Friday, August 22, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong
Aug 22 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

July 24 – August 23

Find your way to ‘the Rock’ as this award-winning comedy takes center stage. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s attempt to stage this 1920’s murder mystery devolves into madcap mayhem. From an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to survive until their final curtain call. Ready to laugh till it hurts? Book your tickets NOW for the show that has been hailed as “a gut-busting hit” by critics and fans alike!

“…an unexpected, gut-busting hit…one of those breakneck exercises in idiocy that make you laugh till you cry…It starts off punch-drunk and just keeps getting drunker.” —The New York Times.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

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Saturday, August 23, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong
Aug 23 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

July 24 – August 23

Find your way to ‘the Rock’ as this award-winning comedy takes center stage. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s attempt to stage this 1920’s murder mystery devolves into madcap mayhem. From an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to survive until their final curtain call. Ready to laugh till it hurts? Book your tickets NOW for the show that has been hailed as “a gut-busting hit” by critics and fans alike!

“…an unexpected, gut-busting hit…one of those breakneck exercises in idiocy that make you laugh till you cry…It starts off punch-drunk and just keeps getting drunker.” —The New York Times.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

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Allen Lyle: Author Pop-Up
Aug 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop

Allen Lyle will be dropping by Hub City Bookshop on August 23 at 11 AM – 1 PM to sign copies of Red Sun Rising, the first installment in an exciting dark fantasy/sci-fi series.

We would love to know you are coming!

 

A Taste of Black Theatre
Aug 23 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chapman Cultural Center

A Taste of Black Theatre, written by Johnny Sizemore & Kerrick Monotnio, is a bold and poetic theatrical experience inspired by the legendary Century Cycle of August Wilson. This original work brings together scenes from Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Fences, The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, King Hedley II and Jitney, interwoven with powerful narration and a compelling contemporary character, Malik—a young man navigating his place in a legacy he didn’t ask for, but won’t deny.
From the heat of 1927 Chicago to the worn curbs of 1970s Pittsburgh, this moving tribute invites audiences to experience six decades of rhythm, conflict, and truth—all on one stage. Malik’s final words echo long after the curtain falls:
“I brought my own pen.”
Don’t miss this limited engagement—two performances only. 2pm and 7pm

A Taste of Black Theatre
Aug 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chapman Cultural Center

A Taste of Black Theatre, written by Johnny Sizemore & Kerrick Monotnio, is a bold and poetic theatrical experience inspired by the legendary Century Cycle of August Wilson. This original work brings together scenes from Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Fences, The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, King Hedley II and Jitney, interwoven with powerful narration and a compelling contemporary character, Malik—a young man navigating his place in a legacy he didn’t ask for, but won’t deny.
From the heat of 1927 Chicago to the worn curbs of 1970s Pittsburgh, this moving tribute invites audiences to experience six decades of rhythm, conflict, and truth—all on one stage. Malik’s final words echo long after the curtain falls:
“I brought my own pen.”
Don’t miss this limited engagement—two performances only. 2pm & 7pm

Sunday, August 24, 2025
TURBO: Live @ The Mill Vol. 2 at The Mill at Fountain Inn
Aug 24 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Mill At Fountain Inn

Back by popular demand, Fountain Inn shifts into TURBO with Live @ The Mill Vol. 2 on Sunday, August 24! Matches start at 4 PM, doors open at 3.

The Mill, whose history dates back to the 40’s as Ellison Flour Mill, was made to be turned into a wrestling arena, and that’s exactly what will happen when the TURBO ring is erected in the middle of their gorgeous lawn. Amenities include two bard, clean bathrooms, and plenty of food and drink options from:

The line-up:
🏆 IWE Women’s Title: Brittany Jade (c) vs. Amanda Kiss
🏆 Tag Titles: FLEX (Xavion Stokes & D’Angelo) vs. S.E.E. (Mila Johnson & Drew Hood)
⚠️ MAD DOG MAYHEM open challenge to The World
🏆 NEW champ James Johnson defends Scramble Title
💥 Aaron Berry in action
💥 WrestleRanger in action
💥 Elijah Proctor in action
💥 Mean Dean Richards in action

📍 The Mill @ Fountain Inn
⏰ SUNDAY AUGUST 24 | 4:00 PM
🌐Tix, seating policy, wrestler info, & more: https://www.prowrestlingturbo.com/
*Safe for all ages*

Drama. Athleticism. Community.

Monday, August 25, 2025
Golden Hour Book Release
Aug 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Join us for a special Golden Hour to celebrate the release of R.F. Kuang’s highly anticipated novel, Katabasis! This event is free, with specialty cafe items and books available for purchase. Author will not be here.

Off-site Book Launch with Scott Gould
Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Bohemian Cafe

Join local author Scott Gould at The Bohemian Cafe (2 W. Stone Ave.) for the launch of his latest novel, Peace Like A River!

Books Over Drinks with Brooke Lea Foster
Aug 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

From the “great storyteller” (Natalie Jenner, author of The Jane Austen Society) Brooke Lea Foster, a captivating new novel set in 1965 and 1978 about a graduate student who returns with her sisters to their family’s summer home on Martha’s Vineyard and begins to unravel old family secrets. If you love Beatriz Williams and Karen White, you do not want to miss this Books Over Drinks event!

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Books Over Drinks with Penny Zang
Aug 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

The Virgin Suicides meets I Have Some Questions For You with a dash of the horrors of Nightbitch in this debut suspense following one woman as she begins to uncover the truth of the death of her estranged best friend and the Sylvia Plath adoring girls they attended college with decades ago. If you love Kate Elizabeth Russell and Rebecca Makkai, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Penny Zang!

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
In Conversation with Pete Candler
Aug 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Join us for a free In Conversation event with Southern author Pete Candler to celebrate his book, A Deeper South!