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This annual event benefits the Urban League of the Upstate and includes a lively band, dancing plus a cocktail reception and dinner.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday Party to Benefit the Greenville Jazz Collective
Greenville, SC – February 19, 2020 – Most “Mardi Gras” celebrations take place on the weekends before or after Fat Tuesday but rarely on the actual TUESDAY, according to an informal survey of Greenvillians who enjoy dressing up and partying for a cause.
The Greenville Jazz Collective, in partnership with Chicora Alley (downtown location), want to rectify this tragic situation. No offense to other Mardi Gras parties around town but where can a person go on the actual “Fat Tuesday” to let their proverbial freak flag fly? Here’s a solution that’s just waiting to become a Greenville party tradition:
“Chicora Alley will host a Mardi Gras-themed party on TUESDAY, February 25th to benefit the nonprofit Greenville Jazz Collective with live jazz from 6PM to midnight, food and drink specials, and Chicora’s (soon to be) World Famous Fat Tuesday Gumbo,” according to the nonprofit’s executive director, Bruce Burney.
The party is open to the public ($10 cover) and Chicora is donating 15% of proceeds from the night’s sales to support the very active cultural organization and its many programs, including the Youth Jazz Ensemble, the Furman/GJC Summer Jazz Camp, and the JazzEd Ensemble, which visits elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Greenville and the Upstate to educate students about this uniquely American art form.
“Ben Dixon and the folks at Chicora have long been supportive of our efforts and the restaurant serves as a kind of hub of activity for us, hosting a monthly open jazz jam and 17-piece Big Band concert on the first and third Wednesdays of every month, respectively,” says Burney. “We are very thankful for their commitment and hope that Greenville party-goers will come out on this special weeknight to have fun and help out a great nonprofit at the same time,” he added.
The Greenville Jazz Collective was incorporated as a 501c3 nonprofit organization in 2013 and is dedicated to the performance, presentation, understanding, and appreciation of the jazz tradition and modern improvised music.
Contact:
Bruce A. Burney
[email protected]
Greenville Jazz Collective
129 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(828) 577-4306/(864) 214-6810
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Join us on the red carpet for the 13th annual Tinis & Tapas: a Night at the Oscars! Featuring live entertainment from Straight Fire, movie-themed Tini tasting stations, tapas style food, and auction.
Bring the whole family and come join us and over a thousand runners in celebrating St. Paddy’s Day weekend by running in Downtown Greenville, SC. This fun, festive, and competitive race benefits Palmetto Children’s Charities 2020 beneficiaries: Camp Spearhead, Compass of Carolina, Meyer Center for Special Children, and Pendleton Place.
Come for the Dash, but stay for the Bash!!!
The public is invited to get colorful at SCC’s first Campus Color Run! Get steps in & walk or run through a powdered paint party around campus! All proceeds go to March of Dimes. Presented by SCC Student Life. Powdered paint is so a part of Holi festival around the world.
Join us for a seminar by Dr. Brigitte Neary, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Sociology, as we delve into the following questions:
These are among the questions this seminar addresses to provide participants insight into the role of culture in their lives. Believe it or not, culture is instrumental every waking moment. Because culture is so pivotal it is critical to be aware of cultural differences between and, to some extent, within societies in order to be able to navigate the social environment in which one finds oneself.
$5.00 – All proceeds help to support Upstate International Month
Bring your own brown-bag lunch. Beverages and cookies provided.
Bring your best human friend or prized pooch for a charity hike up Bearwallow Mountain! Hike the 1-mile trail to the grassy bald of Bearwallow Mountain with fellow conservation-loving pet owners to enjoy the panoramic views. Proceeds benefit Conserving Carolina and the Blue Ridge Humane Society. Pre-register by March 8 to receive a t-shirt!
Registration for this event is $20 and includes an event t-shirt when signed up by March 8. There is no registration cut off and day-of registrations will be accepted.
Check-in will begin at 10:00AM at the trail head. All participants–humans and their furry friends–must check in prior to the start of the hike. Proceeds benefit Conserving Carolina & Blue Ridge Humane Society.
Project Host’s annual BBQ Cook-off & Festival is great family entertainment and includes an “Anything Butt BBQ” contest, a Barbeque and Rib Cooking competition, live music, food vendors, and a children’s area.
ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.
ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.
ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.
ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.
North Carolina Arts Council, ComeHearNC.com and CLTure present “Under One Roof,” a livestream benefit concert for North Carolina artists.
The event will feature North Carolina musicians spanning multiple genres and generations, including Anthony Hamilton, 9th Wonder, Ben Folds, The Hamiltones NC, Petey Pablo, Tift Merritt, Jim Lauderdale, Steep Canyon Rangers, Chatham County Line, Joe Troop of Che Apalache, Harvey Cummings II, and more to be announced!
Organized in partnership with CLTure.org as part of the North Carolina Arts Council and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Come Hear North Carolina initiative, “Under One Roof” brings together some of North Carolina biggest names in music to aid the community in these unprecedented times.
Under One Roof will raise funds for the North Carolina Arts Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2013 to promote the growth and sustainability of the N.C. Arts Council. The foundation will send all proceeds raised from Under One Roof to non-profit arts organizations in North Carolina that have established relief funds for artists in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Under One Roof will broadcast live on this Facebook event page and Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/clturemedia) from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET on Friday, April 24, Saturday April 25, and Sunday April 26.
ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.
Benefit Concert More Chances to Dance with Pat Travers, Jason White, Sarah Siskind, Charlie Weiner, Eric Congdon, and Lindsay Keane. Silent auction. 6:00 – 11:30 @TheSpinning Jenny.
North Carolina Arts Council, ComeHearNC.com and CLTure present “Under One Roof,” a livestream benefit concert for North Carolina artists.
The event will feature North Carolina musicians spanning multiple genres and generations, including Anthony Hamilton, 9th Wonder, Ben Folds, The Hamiltones NC, Petey Pablo, Tift Merritt, Jim Lauderdale, Steep Canyon Rangers, Chatham County Line, Joe Troop of Che Apalache, Harvey Cummings II, and more to be announced!
Organized in partnership with CLTure.org as part of the North Carolina Arts Council and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Come Hear North Carolina initiative, “Under One Roof” brings together some of North Carolina biggest names in music to aid the community in these unprecedented times.
Under One Roof will raise funds for the North Carolina Arts Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2013 to promote the growth and sustainability of the N.C. Arts Council. The foundation will send all proceeds raised from Under One Roof to non-profit arts organizations in North Carolina that have established relief funds for artists in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Under One Roof will broadcast live on this Facebook event page and Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/clturemedia) from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET on Friday, April 24, Saturday April 25, and Sunday April 26.
