Events Calendar

Men’s Soccer: (Men’s Soccer) Furman at Belmont, Nashville, Tenn.

It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train- if you dare! Open 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Advance Tickets Required.

In January there was standing room only to see Ben Franklin’s favorite instrument and the dynamic duo of Dennis James and Michael Tsalka turn your musical world upside down. Don’t miss this! Tickets are currently on sale and, with only 85 seats available, we urge everyone to make their reservations now. $20 for adults, $15 for students with ID’s. Call 520-8807 to make your reservations.

The Glass Armonica Returns to the Carolina Music Museum on Tuesday, October 9 at 7:30 PM.

In January there was standing room only to see Ben Franklin’s favorite instrument and the dynamic duo of Dennis James and Michael Tsalka turn your musical world upside down. Don’t miss this! Tickets are currently on sale and, with only 85 seats available, we urge everyone to make their reservations now. $20 for adults, $15 for students with ID’s. Call 520-8807 to make your reservations.

https://www.facebook.com/events/629211240814315/

This week is an ALL 80’s themed trivia! Bonus points will be given to anyone who comes dressed in 80’s attire!

Bring some friends and your thinking cap our weekly Trivia Tuesdays! Alex Bolan, aka “The Admiral” is your host for the evening which starts off with a blind beer tasting round for bonus point followed by two rounds of 10 questions with songs playing in between questions for more bonus points! The evening ends with our version of Final Jeopardy where you can wager you points to win big or lose it all!

You can play by yourself or have a team with up to 10 players!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2068807633448979/

CHVRCHES are Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. Love Is Dead is the band’s third album, following their top 10 debut The Bones of What You Believe (2013) and its top 5 critically acclaimed follow up Every Open Eye (2015). Over the course of their career, CHVRCHES have played countless shows worldwide, with each tour’s production reaching new heights and leaping towards the top of festival bills. The band have announced an extensive run of summer festivals + US & Australian live dates for 2018.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2034934853185418/

Dirty Heads
plus Jukebox the Ghost & JUST LOUD
Show : 8pm
Doors : 7pm
$27 – $31
Ages 18+

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/dirty-heads/

Music thrives on freedom. Without boundaries or blueprints, songs not only come to life, but last for a very long time to come.

Dirty Heads’ 2017 sixth full-length offering, SWIM TEAM [Five Seven Music], finds the group at its most free. The Orange County, CA quintet—Jared “Dirty J” Watson [co-lead vocals], Dustin “Duddy B” Bushnell [co-lead vocals, guitar], Jon Olazabal [percussion], Matt Ochoa [drums], and David Foral [bass]—traffic between alternative, hip-hop, reggae, and rock with the same spirit and spark that’s powered them since the beginning.

As a result, the hooks naturally became bigger, the experimentation got bolder, and the smoke blazed brighter…

“We’ve put in so much hard work over the years that we have the freedom to do whatever we want now,” affirms Jared. “Making the new record, I re-fell in love with everything about being in this band: writing music, playing shows, having fun, and where we’re at. We spent every day not only working on songs but laughing our asses off. What other people said didn’t matter. The rules of being a proper songwriter and all of that bullshit didn’t matter. If something felt good, we left it in there. It was so cool to get back to that feeling. Creating music was completely free. It was just fucking fun!”

For the better part of 15 years, Dirty Heads have quietly worked towards this point. In 2008, they emerged with the fan favorite full-length debut, Any Port In A Storm. The signature single “Lay Me Down” achieved an RIAA gold certification and clinched #1 on the Billboard Alternative Chart for 11 weeks—a record run for that year. 2014 saw Sound of Change debut at #8 on the Billboard Top 200, garner acclaim from the likes of Esquire, and vault “My Sweet Summer” to the top of Alternative Radio. Most recently, 2016’s self-titled Dirty Heads went Top 15 on the Top 200 and spawned the smash “That’s All I Need,” which racked up over 10.5 million Spotify streams and counting. Noisey summed up the album best as, “Killer.” Simultaneously, they remain one of the world’s most engaging and exhilarating live acts, selling out sheds coast to coast.

During early 2017, the group started writing songs with no expectations or plans and soon found themselves working on what would become SWIM TEAM. That boundless environment immediately fostered inspiration.

“We had some time off, and we were like, ‘We might as well get in the studio and see what happens’,” recalls Duddy. “In doing that, we were able to come up with some really good ideas. We didn’t have any pressure to put out new music. It’s a lot more ambient and simple. We went heavier on the hip-hop, which I love. After the first song, we agreed to just finish a record. We were all inspired.”

In order to capture those moments, Dirty Heads handpicked a team of collaborators—Jonas Jeberg [Demi Lovato, Juicy J, Jason Derulo], “Lay Me Down” partner-in-crime Rome [Enrique Iglesias] of Sublime with Rome, Blueprint [Jay-Z, Kanye West, Timbaland, Eminem, Nas, Prodigy], Oren Yoel [Miley Cyrus, Kanye West], HEAVY [Andrew McMahon], and The Score—and recorded between Los Angeles and Orange County.

“On the last album, it was like a mad speed dating rush with a bunch of producers to see who worked best,” says Jared. “We had never done that before, and it was cool. It was a different vibe, studio, and guy every day. There are only a few producers on SWIM TEAM. The only new guys were HEAVY, and we hit it off immediately. We were molding and mutating what Dirty Heads are but with something new. We wanted to create songs we hadn’t heard before.”

That brings us to the first single “Vacation.” Produced by Jeberg, “Vacation” sways from a bright sun-soaked piano and booming horns into an unshakable and hashtaggable chant, “Hey, I’m on vacation every single day cuz I love my occupation. Hey, I’m on vacation, if you don’t like your life then you should go and change it.”

“We spent eight years in a van, worked hard, and now we’re here,” says Duddy. “It’s almost like a vacation now.”

“I want ‘Vacation’ to speak to people out there who have paid their dues and love their jobs,” adds Jared. “For those who don’t enjoy what they do every day, it sends a message that, ‘It’s not too late to do something else.’ If you’re not happy, life is way too fucking short to hang around and do things you don’t love. We’re blessed to do something we’re passionate about. We hope you feel the same!”

Working with HEAVY, the emotional “Celebrate” volleys from vulnerable verses into confessional raps and a heart-wrenching refrain about being away from home. It’s a classic pop ballad Dirty Heads-style with the power to resonate amongst listeners everywhere.

“It strikes a chord for those of us who travel a lot and leave friends and families at home,” explains Duddy. “We miss so much on the road. We’re humans. We have wives. We have kids. We’re happy to do what we love, but at the same time we miss our loved ones.”

Then there’s “High Tea,” which tows the line between 1940s-inspired crooning and grimy East Coast rhyme gymnastics like The Ink Spots guesting on Paul’s Boutique.

“That’s my favorite song we’ve ever written,” beams Jared. “The melody was super catchy, and there’s an old school guitar part. We juxtapose those mellow, airy, and ethereal elements with hard-hitting hip-hop. We were drinking these weed kombuchas at the time,” he laughs.

In the end, SWIM TEAM represents Dirty Heads at their most dynamic, diverse, and definitive.

“When you hear it, I just want you to walk away thinking, ‘Damn, that sounds like Dirty Heads’,” concludes Duddy.

Jared leaves off, “I want you to feel the same way I did making it. Join this weird, odd, and wonderful secret society we’ve created over the past fifteen years. You’re part of it now. Welcome to the team.”

www.dirtyheads.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/195990304590871/

With Special Guest Joshua Hyslop

Great Lake Swimmers at The Grey Eagle

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Robert Rommel is offering a Nature Photography Workshop for beginners and intermediate photographers. The workshops will focus on three pillars of nature photography: 1) art – composition, color, and lighting; 2) technical – camera controls, exposure, and sharpness; and 3) creativity – unique perspectives, communication, and mood. Instruction each day will combine field photography sessions and classroom presentation. The nature-oriented workshop will concentrate on landscape, wildlife, and close-up photography. With hands-on instruction and small class sizes in the beautiful settings of South Carolina State Parks, you will improve your photographic skills while you bring home some fantastic photos! Program cost includes 2+ days of instruction

$225/participant. Includes instruction only. Call the park or use the online reservation system at www.southcarolinaparks.com to make overnight accommodations. Remember to use the discount code PHOTO10 to save 10% on lodging reservation online or on the phone.

https://www.facebook.com/events/300274607440178/

Get an up-close look at the Sun through our solar scope on these days and times:
Mon. – Fri: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: All Observatory activities are dependent on clear skies.
*Observatory may be in use for scheduled school classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Books, songs, and a special craft or activity for ages 0-5!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2047510612230347/

There’s a new dining deal in town – Buy One Get One Half-Off (BOHO) at On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina®. Starting Saturday, October 6th and running all day, every day through Sunday, November 18th, guests can order any entrée and then enjoy a second entrée of equal or lesser value for half-off listed menu prices. The offer is available on each and every visit during the promotion period and may be used multiple times by the same guests.

The available half-off selections include a wide variety of On The Border favorites including Mesquite Grilled Chicken, Steak, or Carnitas Fajitas; Tacos; Enchiladas; Quesadillas; Border Bowls; Burritos and Chimichangas; Combos; and select salads and appetizers too. No coupon is necessary, just ask servers for Buy One Get One Half-Off, or simply say you’re ordering a BOHO meal. It’s double the food, but not double the price – every day at OTB until November 18th.

Half-off entrée must be of equal or lesser value to full-price entrée. Available for dine-in-only. Limit 4 offers per table. Not combinable with other offers or discounts, including weekly specials. Menu prices and participation may vary. Menu restrictions apply.

For more information about On the Border, including menu items and locations, visit www.ontheborder.com.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 774-3000
Link: http://www.leicestercommunitycenter.com

Welcome Table Free Meal every Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm

Converse invites you to join us for a luncheon introducing President Krista L. Newkirk, Tenth President of Converse College.

The Princeton Club
15 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10036

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Join us for lunch and to hear updates on Clemson as well as remarks from Brian O’Rourke, VP of Development and Alumni Relations, our featured guest speaker for this meeting. The Hub City Friends of Clemson Lunch Club is a great learning opportunity and a fun time!

Doors open at 11:45 AM for the meal, the program begins at approximately 12:10 PM and ends promptly at 1:00 PM.

Membership fee to the luncheon club is $65. Your membership fee covers the cost of your meals at each meeting and administrative costs for the club. Cost per luncheon is $20/person. We have 4 luncheons per year, rotating academic and athletic guest speakers. Membership is open to all friends and fans of Clemson.

There are two easy ways to join as a member this year:
Pay ONLINE: https://hubcitylunchclub.eventbrite.com
MAIL A CHECK: return the enclosed form along with a check of $65.00 made payable to the Clemson University Foundation. Please mail this in by October 3.

Along with your payment, please RSVP for the first meeting (October 10), to Yianna Kappas at [email protected] no later than Wednesday, October 3.

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Ever wanted to keep chickens in your backyard? They are a wonderful addition for pest control, to provide garden fertilizer, to teach children where they get their food from, and they give you eggs!! Learn how easy it is to keep a small flock from the expert. Michelle Hall will tell you all you need to know to keep your flock satisfied and happy.

Michelle Hall is a Professor Emerita, and small poultry flock specialist. She is a National Poultry Improvement Plan Blood tester and trainer. She is also involved in 4-4H Poultry Projects which include Pullet Chain, Showmanship, Avian Bowl, Poultry BBQ, Embryology, Egg Preparation and Demonstration, Poultry Judging. She is currently serve as a committee co-chair for National Poultry and Egg Conference, Avian Bowl Contest. Serve as chair for Poultry Hall of Fame Awards for the American Poultry Historical Association.

Email Sue Watts with questions: [email protected]

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Blacksburg Library — 201 S Rutherford Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702, USA
Tel (864) 839-2630 — Free library event — 12:15pm (Doors 11:45am)
http://cherokeecountylibrary.org

Sarah McQuaid will be doing a 45-minute lunchtime concert at Blacksburg Library — including a free lunch for library patrons! — before she continues on to her evening concert the same day in Asheville, NC. For more info, visit http://cherokeecountylibrary.org or ring (864) 839-2630. Visit http://www.sarahmcquaid.com for other tour dates and more information about Sarah.

“The precision and sophistication of the writing and playing blows me away. I am so glad to be involved,” writes guitar legend Michael Chapman in his introduction to Sarah McQuaid’s fifth solo album If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous – which he offered to produce after meeting Sarah at a festival where they were both on the bill.

Recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ards International Guitar Festival in Northern Ireland, Sarah’s also drawn critical praise for her voice (which has been variously likened to malt whiskey and melted chocolate) and her engaging rapport with audiences: “I’ve attended hundreds of concerts of all kinds, and her subtle mastery onstage launches her straight into my fave shows ever,” wrote The Huffington Post.

With the release of her new album, the Madrid-born, Chicago-raised, Cornwall-based singer/songwriter has expanded her battery of instruments to include piano, electric guitar and drum, and it’s drawn critical raves internationally: Dutch music magazine Heaven hailed it as “an early contender for folk album of 2018,” the UK’s fRoots said it was “a collection to savour” and the USA’s PopMatters called it “a gateway into a true innovator’s soul.”

“Seeing a shared world in a new way, from a different angle, is the role of the songwriter. Sarah gets a gold star on that front. This is a fabulous album.” —The Afterword

“A darkly melodic, richly layered folk tapestry … haunting and sparse, yet beautifully rendered … a voice as thick and soft as fur.” —Elmore Magazine

“A work of formidable passion.” —FolkWords

sarahmcquaid.com
facebook.com/sarahmcquaidmusic
twitter.com/sarahmcquaid
youtube.com/sarahmcquaid
instagram.com/sarahmcquaidmusic

https://www.facebook.com/events/237821290173024/

Bullington staff Kelsey Jarvis and John Murphy will discuss and demonstrate the tasks that can be done in the fall to prepare your garden for winter. Learn about creating new beds, mulching, saving tender annuals, planting new plants and extending the vegetable garden. $12

https://www.facebook.com/events/385498905295263/

Come help us unload the first truck of pumpkins! It’s always a good afternoon of work and fun. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch are used to support local, regional, and global missions.

https://www.facebook.com/events/683453038703336/