Events Calendar
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The Blue Duck Art Tour is a self-guided art crawl hosted by Downtown Spartanburg merchants. Use a Blue Duck Scooter (or your own two feet) to visit local retailers and discover local artists.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
- Take this self-guided tour during retail hours anytime between June 17-July 15, OR participate during ArtWalk from 5-7 p.m. on Opening Night (June 17) or Closing Night (July 15).
- All stores are within scooting or walking distance. Download the Blue Duck Scooter App, or use your own two feet. New Blue Duck users get 10 minutes free ride time by entering code “ART” when they register.
- Pick up a punch card at your first store, and visit a minimum of four stores to win a free t-shirt and qualify to win one of the pieces of artwork from the show!
WHO’S PARTICIPATING:
Experience the Rooftop at Fluor Field with a Special Offer July 3rd and 4th
A very limited number of tickets for the Rooftop Experience are available for Saturday’s and Sunday’s games! For $60, you’ll receive a ticket to that game on the Rooftop and a pre-game buffet. Saturday attendees will be guaranteed a MARVEL Spider-Man bobblehead and Sunday’s attendees are guaranteed the best view of the post-game fireworks!
The Saturday, July 3rd game has a first pitch time of 7:05 PM, with the Rooftop Experience beginning at 6 PM. Anyone that purchases the Rooftop Experience for Saturday is GUARANTEED a MARVEL Spider-Man bobblehead.
The Sunday, July 4th game has a first pitch time of 6:05 PM, with the Rooftop Experience beginning at 5 PM. The Rooftop will be the best location to watch the post-game Independence Day Celebration Fireworks!
Click HERE to purchase the Rooftop Experience for Saturday, July 3rd
Click HERE to purchase the Rooftop Experience for Sunday, July 4th
Please note that the entrance to the Rooftop at Fluor Field is located at the elevator in the Main Street Plaza. The Rooftop Experience DOES NOT come with an actual seat inside of the ballpark.
We can think of no better place to spend the Fourth of July than at Fluor Field with the Drive, as they take on the Winston-Salem Dash (affiliate of the Chicago White Sox). The Sunday game will have a special first pitch time of 6:05 PM, with gates opening at 5 PM.
A special Fourth of July ticket package is also available for this game, which includes a game ticket plus a pre-game all-you-can-eat picnic buffet for $25 per person! The picnic will be in the Furman Picnic Pavilion and 500 Club from 5 PM to 6:30 PM featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ, mac-n-cheese, baked beans and more!
To purchase your Fourth of July picnic package, CLICK HERE – and enter “july4” as the password.
Following the game, fans will enjoy a spectacular fireworks show at Fluor Field! This is the only professional fireworks display in Downtown Greenville on the Fourth of July!
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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts, creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one.
Nominated for 12 Tony Awards®, Ain’t Too Proud tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as the group’s personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America.
The unforgettable story of this legendary quintet is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more.
Written by three-time Obie Award winner Dominique Morisseau, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys) and featuring the Tony-winning choreography of Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, On Your Feet!), Ain’t Too Proud launches their first national tour to over 50 cities across America.
Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.
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City of Spartanburg seeking feedback on Morgan Square dining area
Whether you live, work or play in Downtown Spartanburg, the City of Spartanburg, SC wants your feedback on the expanded dining area along Morgan Square.
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– Contestants must enter using the form that will be shared here the last week of June
– Entry must include #HarryPotterSummerFA
– Entry photo or video must include entrant.
– Entries must be posted before noon on July 31st.
A guided whitewater rafting trip is one of the best ways to experience the Nantahala Gorge. The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river where experienced river guides will help you navigate through splashy Class II-III rapids and bouncy waves, with occasional calmer waters where you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. The fully guided rafting trip the most popular adventure at NOC, with thousands of families returning year after year.
South Carolina Senator Mia McLeod and South Carolina Representative Jenny Horne share their perspectives on legislative redistricting as incumbent candidates whose districts were redrawn following the 2010 Census and how you can advocate for fairness and transparency as the district maps are drawn based on the final 2020 census numbers expected to be released in mid-August of this year.
WIL Listen Episode 5: Why are some legislative districts so oddly shaped?
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CHILDREN’S FOUNTAIN
Located at RiverPlace, this railroad-themed splash fountain is a popular spot to cool off in the summer months. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, from April 1 to October 31.
The North Carolina Arboretum is going wild for art and nature in 2021 with Wild Art! On view April 1 through September 26, this outdoor sculpture exhibition features works by 17 local and national artists drawing inspiration from the natural environment. Situated throughout the Arboretum’s spacious, open-air gardens, the show offers guests a doorway into the wild world from the comfort and safety of cultivated landscapes transformed by art.
The 18 sculptures on display represent a variety of approaches to the theme of “wild art,” from the literal to the abstract, and are crafted from a diverse array of materials that will delight and inspire. Let your imagination take you on a wild journey into the world of plants and animals near and far with Wild Art at The North Carolina Arboretum.
The exhibit is available to all guests during normal Arboretum hours, and there is no admission cost to view the sculptures beyond our usual parking fee of $16 per personal vehicle.
With the convenience of being open year-round, 7 days a week, the WNC Farmers Market offers a selection of farm-fresh produce at the lowest prices in Western N.C. Our popular retail buildings, providing a selection of non-perishables, fruits, vegetables, crafts and more, are open daily.
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Our fun-for-all-ages botanical model train displays invite you to experience our grounds in an engaging new way. Located in the Conservatory in the Walled Garden, the displays feature replicas of structures connected with Biltmore and its founder George Vanderbilt. Each beautifully executed piece was handcrafted from such natural elements as leaves, bark, and twigs.
In compliance with state and local mandates related to COVID-19, all guests must enter the Conservatory via the ADA entrance in the back and follow a one-way route.
Included with admission
A unique-to-Biltmore, large-scale outdoor sculpture will be crafted and installed in Antler Hill Village this spring by Patrick Dougherty. Over the last three decades, this internationally-acclaimed artist has combined his carpentry skills and love of nature to build over 300 of these wondrous works, captivating the hearts and imaginations of viewers worldwide.
Image: Close Ties (2006) Scottish Basketmakers Circle, Dingwall, Scotland. Photo: Fin Macrae
NOTE: This is an example of Patrick Dougherty’s work; the artist will create Biltmore’s unique structure in Antler Hill Village this spring.
Summer at Biltmore offers an abundance of opportunities to explore our 8,000-acre Blue Ridge Mountain backyard and create the kind of memories that last a lifetime. Wander through historic gardens, along winding trails, and within the spacious halls of America’s Largest Home®. Enjoy extraordinary experiences and peace of mind in one spectacular setting: only at Biltmore.