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Monday, October 14, 2019
Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
220 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States

Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Greenville! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Greenville, racking up points and laughs along the way. Greenville Adventure is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Greenville.

Some of the more memorable landmarks you’ll see are: NOMA Square, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, Baseball Library..

Let’s Roam scavenger hunts work great for outdoor team building games in Greenville too! Whether you work in Greenville or are just visiting, you are sure to learn some new facts about the city as well as your teammates on this creative corporate event! This is one of the happiest hours your team will spend together!

Fear not, maids of honor, these hunts are sure fire ideas for Greenville bachelorette parties! Bachelors and bachelorettes will both enjoy roaming around on their wedding-themed Greenville scavenger hunts. Why just bar hop when you and your team can jump for joy as you complete hilarious photo challenges and see the best that Greenville has to offer!

Looking to check out a different part of the city? Check out Downtown Asheville Scavenger Hunt, Classic City Culture & History, and Lap Around Charlotte as well!

Here is some more info about this hunt:

Follow the Blue Ridge Mountains and you’ll find one of South Carolina’s most picturesque cities. On this fun-filled Greenville scavenger hunt, explore the storied buildings, great green spaces and cultural institutions.Is there a waterfall in NOMA Square? Who left their sox in the baseball stadium? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Greenville!

Monday Night Cigars
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
13 Stripes Brewery

Join us every Monday for Cigar Night!

Cameroon Cigars in Greer comes out to the brewery at 6pm with a new selection of cigars to try! So come grab a beer and relax as we start the week together with two of our favorite things.

https://www.facebook.com/events/306930483530526/?event_time_id=306930560197185

Weekly Dance | Spartanburg Swing
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Spartanburg Swing

Are you ready for a reason to look forward to MONDAYS?! ?

Then join the Spartanburg Swing crew at Live Fit Now in the heart of downtown for their weekly dance EVERY Monday!

We’ll teach you all you need to know for a good time during our 7pm lesson and keep you dancing until we close down at 11pm! PLUS you’ll meet some awesome people and discover one of the friendliest communities in the Hub City!

Lesson: 7pm-8pm
Open Dancing: 8pm-11pm
Cover: $5 (Special event pricing may vary.)

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FAQ:
Q: What should I wear?
A: Casual. Comfortable closed toe/closed heel shoes recommended. ?

Q: What if I’ve never danced before?
A: That’s why we offer a lesson! We’ve got you covered, just join us at 7! ?

Q: Do I need a partner?
A: Nope! So come right along!

Q: What kind of swing dancing do you teach?
A: We teach East Coast Swing/Lindy Hop. If you’re curious about other styles just ask & we’ll get you connected! ?

Q: Why haven’t I heard of you before?
A: Who knows?! We’ve been around since 2014, love taking part in community events, share flyers, have been featured in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Spartanburg Magazine, on Scene on 7, and more! We’ve even been voted “Best of the Best Places to Go Dancing!” ?

Q: What’s with all the memes?
A: We started sharing swing dancing related memes and coined #swingmemes a while back as a way to remind you each Monday to come dance with us. Now we just can’t stop! If there’s a meme you don’t understand, just keep dancing and you’ll have the inside scoop in no time! ?

Cover Photo
?: Wess Jordan Photography

https://www.facebook.com/events/2163666573714953/?event_time_id=2163666680381609

Harlem 100: Celebrating the Harlem Renaissance
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Peace Center

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was an unrivaled period of brilliance in both profound intelligent expression and preeminent entertainment. Created in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Harlem 100 captures the sights and sounds of Harlem when legendary artists such as Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Billie Holiday made the neighborhood the nexus of African American culture. This multimedia performance presents musicians and dancers in a modern variety show hosted by Michael Mwenso, and pays homage to the acts made famous in the Apollo Theater, the Cotton Club, and other celebrated venues of the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem 100 celebrates one of the most influential artistic movements of our country and gives insight into Harlem then and now.

Featuring:

Mwenso & the Shakes
Immigrating from Sierra Leone, London, South Africa, Greenwich Village, Madagascar, France, Jamaica, and Hawaii, Mwenso & the Shakes command jazz and blues expression through African and Afro American music for an electrifying show The New York Times calls “intense, prowling, and ebullient.”

Brianna Thomas
“Brianna Thomas is the complete package… she exhibits emotional depth, to-die-for scat skills, incredible pitch control and shading, soulful bearing, and great range” (All About Jazz). With a healthy serving of sass, coyness, and soul, Thomas “may be the best young straight-ahead jazz singer of her generation” (The Wall Street Journal).

Michela Marino Lerman
Michela Marino Lerman is a globally sought-after tap dance artist. The Huffington Post has called her a “hurricane of rhythm,” and The New York Times has described her dancing as “flashes of brilliance.”

Vuyo Sotashe
Young South African jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe is making his mark in the New York jazz scene. He won the very first Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival Vocal Competition, the Audience Prize Award at the Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition, and was the very first male vocalist ever to place in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocal competition’s finals.

https://www.facebook.com/events/436461827120517/

West Marches – A Dungeon & Dragons Experience
Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

The village of Triskelion has been isolated for as long as anyone can remember. Her inhabitants grow weary and thirst for adventure. Now, they decide, is the time to venture into the wilderness and explore!

Do you have what it takes to brave the dangers of the unknown? Will you steel yourself and venture to uncover sights unseen? Can you handle what lies beyond the borders of the village?

This is West Marches!

West Marches is a style of Dungeons & Dragons game play that is a bit different than what you may have heard about or played before.

In a traditional game, the organizer (or Dungeon Master) predetermines content and guides the players through a story. The focus is on narrative. This type of game can be a lot of fun, however, it’s best enjoyed with a set cast of players and characters.

In a West Marches style game, the direction is determined by the players and is focused on world exploration. The story is told by the characters and their actions in the game. This type of game allows for a rotating cast of players in a more relaxed atmosphere.

https://www.thebeardeddragonsinn.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1455186291286575/?event_time_id=1455186361286568

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
NCAA Women’s Regional Finals Basketball Tickets on Sale Now
Oct 15 all-day
on line sales for Bon Secours

Venue Presale Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing the Limits”
Oct 15 all-day
online presale event

Get exclusive access to the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters
new show “Pushing the Limits” before they go on sale to the public!
The star-stuffed line up is ready to show off their high flying dunks, and
ball handling skills at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on
January 4 for two incredible shows!

Venue Presale
Valid Wednesday, October 9 from 10AM
through Tuesday, October 15 at 10PM
Use Code: AMAZING
(Available online only)

Click HERE to view how to add the code on Ticketmaster.

Presale Starts October 9 at 10 AM
Volunteers- Night To Shine
Oct 15 all-day
online volunteer registration

Greenville First Assembly is sponsoring the Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine, an all inclusive prom experience for persons with special needs.

I am specifically recruiting buddies to provide one-on-one companionship and fun for each honored guest during the event. If volunteers would love to help, they can sign up at http://nighttoshinegreenville.com/volunteer-registration/. Volunteers may choose up to three areas to volunteer.

Fall Foliage Photography Contest
Oct 15 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Capture photos of your friends and family members enjoying the vivid hues of fall and enter them into our photo contest. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

No additional costs to enter.

The first-place winner will receive an overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to the Park, brunch for two at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

The contest’s second-place winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at the Old Rock Cafe and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

Chimney Rock’s Facebook followers will select the People’s Choice Award winner. Followers will have a week to like and share their favorite photo from an album of Winter Photo Contest entries posted on the Park’s Facebook page at facebook.com/chimneyrockparknc. The People’s Choice Award Winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at Old Rock Cafe and their photo will be featured on the Park’s Facebook page.

Shutterbugs interested in capturing Mother Nature’s wintry beauty can do so by entering Friday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Park’s winter hours.

All entries must be submitted to [email protected] or to the Parks’ Facebook page through Facebook messenger.

https://www.facebook.com/events/453143675217439/?event_time_id=453143751884098

The Utley Collection of Brass Instruments
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Carolina Music Museum

The exhibit features selected pieces from one of the world’s finest collections of over 600 historic brass instruments from the Joe and Joella Utley Collection of Spartanburg, SC. In collaboration with the National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, South Dakota, which will soon house the Utley Collection, Dr. Sabine Klaus, curator of the Utley Collection, worked closely with Tom Strange, Curator and Artistic Director of the Carolina Music Museum to prepare the exhibit.
Tuesday – Saturday 10-5 Sunday 1-5

Empower Hour
Oct 15 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
220 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States

Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Greenville! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Greenville, racking up points and laughs along the way. Greenville Adventure is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Greenville.

Some of the more memorable landmarks you’ll see are: NOMA Square, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, Baseball Library..

Let’s Roam scavenger hunts work great for outdoor team building games in Greenville too! Whether you work in Greenville or are just visiting, you are sure to learn some new facts about the city as well as your teammates on this creative corporate event! This is one of the happiest hours your team will spend together!

Fear not, maids of honor, these hunts are sure fire ideas for Greenville bachelorette parties! Bachelors and bachelorettes will both enjoy roaming around on their wedding-themed Greenville scavenger hunts. Why just bar hop when you and your team can jump for joy as you complete hilarious photo challenges and see the best that Greenville has to offer!

Looking to check out a different part of the city? Check out Downtown Asheville Scavenger Hunt, Classic City Culture & History, and Lap Around Charlotte as well!

Here is some more info about this hunt:

Follow the Blue Ridge Mountains and you’ll find one of South Carolina’s most picturesque cities. On this fun-filled Greenville scavenger hunt, explore the storied buildings, great green spaces and cultural institutions.Is there a waterfall in NOMA Square? Who left their sox in the baseball stadium? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Greenville!

Hub City Farmers’ Mobile Market
Oct 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Drayton Mills

Every Tuesday from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, shop for locally sourced meats, veggies, and more at the Hub City Farmers’ Mobile Market parked between The Standard and Bella Latte.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2558747674355615/?event_time_id=2558747787688937

Tavern Tales
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nick's Tavern & Deli

Join us at Nick’s on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm for Tavern Tales! We’ll discuss a different book each month. All are welcome!

July: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
August: The Familiars by Stacey Halls

https://www.facebook.com/events/254451158789143/?event_time_id=254451185455807

Tuesday Tastings
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery

Each week we feature a new brew and pair it with a tasty morsel for you to enjoy for FREE! From 6-10 PM, come get new brew preview, only at Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery.

Message for more details!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2152871034935290/?event_time_id=2152871134935280

Greenville Downtown Line Dancing
Oct 15 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Sears Recreation Center

Line dance every Tuesday from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm at Sears Recreation Center in McPherson Park (corner of N Main & E Park).

In 45 minutes, participants learn dance steps for popular social line dances, such as Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, Tush Push, The Wobble and Good Time.

Those who wish to go beyond these basic dances may extend their time for an additional hour of instruction in more advanced dances.

Best of all, no partner or dance knowledge required! Two left feet are fine. Bring your friends and have some fun. Great exercise!

Minimum age is 14.

The cost is $5 for non-city residents and $4 for Greenville city residents.

Bardic Alchemy at Triskelion
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

We’ve been talking to the folks from Bardic Alchemy, a Celtic Rock band from Asheville and they’ve agreed to play at Triskelion as many Tuesdays as they can come down to the Brewery.

Bardic Alchemy is a brand new element in the Celtic Rock world. This trio, based in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Connell Sanderson, guitarist Nick Marcone and percussionist and vocalist Tyler Watts.

Bardic Alchemy is best described as a psychedelic trip into a musical world that is heavily inspired by the Celtic musical traditions…run through various effects pedals. Everything from soothing, mellifluously reverberating whistle melodies supported by groovy guitar lines and thumping djembe beats to high energy dance tunes on the Scottish and Irish pipes to three part vocal harmonies and even improvised pieces, Bardic Alchemy is a surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable musical journey.

So… Tuesdays… will now be…

Celtic Rock Tuesday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/425715451498873/?event_time_id=425715558165529

Team Trivia Tuesdays
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sanctuary Brewing Company

Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!

Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!

The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).

https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/?event_time_id=281414542494671

Trivia Tuesday
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
13 Stripes Brewery

Bring some friends and your thinking cap our weekly Trivia Tuesdays! Trivia 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!

There are prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams. You can play by yourself or have a team with up to 10 players!

Tacos & Mas starts serving at 5pm, so be sure to get in early for a cozy seat to enjoy tacos and trivia at 13 Stripes!

https://www.facebook.com/events/601048743661015/?event_time_id=601054580327098

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Fall Foliage Photography Contest
Oct 16 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Capture photos of your friends and family members enjoying the vivid hues of fall and enter them into our photo contest. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

No additional costs to enter.

The first-place winner will receive an overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to the Park, brunch for two at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

The contest’s second-place winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at the Old Rock Cafe and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

Chimney Rock’s Facebook followers will select the People’s Choice Award winner. Followers will have a week to like and share their favorite photo from an album of Winter Photo Contest entries posted on the Park’s Facebook page at facebook.com/chimneyrockparknc. The People’s Choice Award Winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at Old Rock Cafe and their photo will be featured on the Park’s Facebook page.

Shutterbugs interested in capturing Mother Nature’s wintry beauty can do so by entering Friday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Park’s winter hours.

All entries must be submitted to [email protected] or to the Parks’ Facebook page through Facebook messenger.

https://www.facebook.com/events/453143675217439/?event_time_id=453143755217431