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Saturday, January
29, 2022
War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You
Robin Hood
lamentations an art exhibit
Seeing Through Their Eyes Exhibit
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Winter Photo Contest – “Winter Trees”
Robin Hood
Converse Opera: Hansel and Gretel
Driving Miss Daisy The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play
USC Upstate Women’s Basketball vs. Campbell
At the Chef’s Table Tour
Gasparilla Pirate Day with Randomonium
COVID: THE MUSICAL
Devils vs. Hurricanes
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Florida Everblades
Live Music Saturdays
Driving Miss Daisy The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play
End Of The Line-A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band
GREENVILLE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA: SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
Improv All-Stars: Interactive, Clean Comedy Games
Since the American Revolutionary War, military working dogs have served with all branches of the United States Armed Forces. First used as pack animals, working dogs have expanded their military roles to include scouting, policing, detection, and combat.
U.S. military dogs officially began serving in WWII, following the formation of the Dogs for Defense, Inc. coalition. Today, hundreds of dogs serve with U.S. military forces around the globe assisting with dangerous missions on today’s modern battlefields.
The exhibition combines life-size sculptures designed by Ohio master craftsman James Mellick with combat art and objects on loan from the collections of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the United States Coast Guard, and the United States Navy.
The project features eight Wounded Warrior and two Canine War Dog sculptures, bringing attention to the history, service and heroism of military working dogs. The collection represents Doberman Pinchers, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Belgian Malinois who served in WWII, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan military campaigns.
One of James Mellick’s sculptures represents Lucca, a Marine Corps war dog. She conducted more than 400 missions during two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. One of those missions cost Lucca her leg and severe burns but there were no human casualties under her watch. When she retired, her handler was able to adopt her.
Twenty pieces of art paint a more complete picture of dogs at work, detailing the most menacing war dogs to goggled high-flying dogs to sleeping warriors and keen detectives. Artifacts include items used by war dogs and their handlers. Dog uniforms, medical kits and Purple Hearts share poignant stories of perseverance and bravery.
Military working dogs have served and protected countless lives in war, this inspiring exhibition tells their amazing story.
By Greg Banks
Directed by Matt Giles
Put the Medieval imagery away and reimagine the Prince of Thieves in more modern times. Robin Hood fights for justice and equality in a whole new take on this timeless classic you won’t want to miss. You’ll laugh along to the Sheriff of Nottingham as his bumbling soldiers fail to match Robin’s quickness and wit. You’ll cheer for his merry men. You’ll fall for Maid Marian. Most of all, you’ll love this hilarious and wry retelling of a new kind of hero for young audiences.
Length: 75 minutes
Age Recommendation: 3rd-12th Grade
artists
On loan from the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Over the past seven years, Tina Freeman has photographed the wetlands of Louisiana and the glacial landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctica. In Lamentations, Freeman pairs images from these desparate regions in a series of diptychs that function as stories about climate change, ecological balance, and the connectedness of disparate landscapes.
images courtesy of and © Tina Freeman.
This exhibition is generously sponsored by Davis + Walker Barnes, Alice + Ty Dawson, Leah Kent + Mici Fluegge, Misti + Kevin Hudson, Susu + George Dean Johnson, Jr., Leigh Ann + Ryan Langley, Vicki + Tom Nederostek, Margaret + George Nixon, and Agnes + William Peelle.
The Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg Area Conservancy, and the USC Upstate Foundation joined forces in January of 2021 to offer a comprehensive STEAM program to children in the community. ‘Seeing Through Their Eyes’ offered students ages 3-18 an opportunity to learn about and document the nature they saw around them during the pandemic, with the goal of keeping kids engaged, off screens, outdoors and educated during the winter months.
Thanks to the generosity of the Spartanburg County Foundation, the Mary Black Foundation, the USC Upstate Foundation, the EMK Foundation and the City of Spartanburg, the program provided 325 take home kits with a disposable camera, a nature guide to direct the photos, and suggested activities. The guide led kids down the Cottonwood Trail, to the animal room in the Science Center, and to the USC Upstate Arboretum to photograph local plants and animals, learn about patterns in nature, and more.
On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.
It’s the Year of the Tree in North Carolina State Parks, and we are encouraging guests to celebrate trees all year long! Start off in the winter months while branches are bare and capture some unique tree shapes or the beauty of frosty evergreens. You may win a prize for your efforts!
GREAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO 3 WINNING ENTRIES
1st Prize: The winning photo will be our Facebook cover photo for two weeks, and the photographer will receive two annual passes to Chimney Rock State Park, two boat tour tickets from Lake Lure Tours, and dinner for two at the Old Rock Café.
2nd Prize: After the first place photo, the second place photo will be our Facebook cover photo for one week. The photographer will receive two annual passes to Chimney Rock State Park and dinner for two at the Old Rock Café.
3rd Prize: The third place photographer will receive two adult day passes (or one family pack of day passes) to Chimney Rock State Park and dinner for two at the Old Rock Café.
CONTEST RULES:
- There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken of Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between January 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022.
The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers. - Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
- Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
- E-mail: If you don’t have access to social media, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
- Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
- Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
- For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
- Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of the theme. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
- Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
- Finalists will be chosen by Chimney Rock staff and the winner will be voted on by the public. Decisions regarding winners are final.
Winners will be notified personally and announced on Chimney Rock’s social media. For more information, call 1-828-625-9611, ext. 1812 or email us at [email protected].
By Greg Banks
Directed by Matt Giles
Put the Medieval imagery away and reimagine the Prince of Thieves in more modern times. Robin Hood fights for justice and equality in a whole new take on this timeless classic you won’t want to miss. You’ll laugh along to the Sheriff of Nottingham as his bumbling soldiers fail to match Robin’s quickness and wit. You’ll cheer for his merry men. You’ll fall for Maid Marian. Most of all, you’ll love this hilarious and wry retelling of a new kind of hero for young audiences.
Length: 75 minutes
Age Recommendation: 3rd-12th Grade
Join us for Englebert Humperdinck’s charming operatic masterpiece Hansel and Gretel, a favorite enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Petrie School of Music singers and instrumentalists will bring the lush music and story to life in a gorgeous setting, with special appearances by dancers from Ballet Spartanburg and some surprising visual effects.
A searing, funny, and hopeful meditation on race relations in America, told through the complex relationship between Daisy Werthan, a widowed, 72-year-old Jewish woman living in midcentury Atlanta, and Hoke Colburn, the African American chauffeur her son hires for her.
“At the Chef’s Table” Tour is exciting dining and cultural experience and that will take you to five exciting destinations—each with the opportunity to meet chefs and/or managers and dine at their tables.
From its wide-ranging variety of ethnic foods to its award-winning chefs and unique architecture environments, Greenville restaurant patrons have opportunities to enjoy delights that are traditionally only thought of in America’s big cities. Greenville Culinary Tours brings you to some of the city’s most renowned kitchens to sample dishes that will fill your food journals with stars and keep you coming back for more. Beyond the main course of delicious foods, patrons will also learn fascinating insights into Greenville’s rich history and background of the restaurants to be visited from local author and historian, John M. Nolan.
Beyond the memorable culinary experiences, you will also learn fascinating insights into Greenville’s rich history, culture and architecture as well.
Duration:
2.5-3 hours
Locations we visit:
• Nose Dive (Gastropub)
• Table301 Catering & Kitchen (Deli and Catering) *Saturday tours only
• The Lazy Goat (Mediterranean cuisine and tapas)
• Soby’s New South Cuisine (fine Southern cuisine)
• Passarelle Bistro (French inspired cuisine)
• Jianna (Modern Italian) *Tuesday tours only
Avast! Belay your plans for Saturday, January 29th! Ye Mystic Krewe of Fireforge would like to invite you to partake in our very own Gasparilla celebration, also known as Pirate Invasion Day! They’ll be live music with All Apologies, the grunge version of fan favorites Randomonium from 6-9pm!
Plundering Tips: Only scallawags show up in polo shirt for this. Rock a tricorn hat, wear Navy stripes and huge hoop earrings. Maybe, a peasant blouse? And, be sure to use terminology such as: ahoy, matey, walk the plank, jolly roger, and timbers!
Out of concern for the health and wellness of our patrons, staff and cast, the Café will require one of the following for entry accompanied by a photo ID:
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- Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19
OR - Negative COVID-19 test that was administered within 72 hours of your attendance
- Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19
Thank you for your understanding!
Eat, drink and be merry! Join us this Saturday (and every Saturday) from 7pm to 10pm as we host live local talent! The talent in our beautiful city is incredible, so come out for dinner and live music. Saturday, February 3rd we will have the acoustic sounds of Katie D. Check out our website for a list of all artists that will be playing!
A searing, funny, and hopeful meditation on race relations in America, told through the complex relationship between Daisy Werthan, a widowed, 72-year-old Jewish woman living in midcentury Atlanta, and Hoke Colburn, the African American chauffeur her son hires for her.
End of the Line is a tribute to the music & improvisatory spirit of The Allman Brothers Band. This comprehensive, studied, Allman Brothers Band experience is guaranteed to be unlike anything you’ve ever heard or seen before. Comprised of 6 members of national touring vetrans from varying musical backgrounds, they provide a comprehensive & musical experience, faithful to the original spirit of The Allman Brothers Band.
Featuring the Youth Artist Orchestra with members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and the Philharmonic.
- Wieniawski: Légende for Violin and Strings featuring violinist Deirdre Hutton
- Haydn: Symphony 85 in Bb Major
- Fasch: Orchestral Suite in G Minor
- Gluck: Sinfonie in G Major
- Holst: A Moorside Suite
Every Saturday at 7:30pm veteran Alchemy performers take to the stage for an interactive, family-friendly comedy improv show.