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Friday, April 28, 2023
Spartanburg Spring Fling
Apr 28 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg
Main Street Fridays
Apr 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
NOMA Square
Wind up the work week at Greenville Heritage FCU Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi, listening and dancing to the best in musical entertainment.
This weekly music series on Main Street at NOMA Square opens at 5:30 PM and closes at 9:30 PM, with bands playing two sets at 5:50 PM and 7:40 PM. NOMA Square chairs go fast, so bring a tailgating chair if you are not arriving early.
🎸 MUSIC LINEUP 🎸
3/17 The Jamie Wright Band (St. Patrick’s Day)
3/24 Haints & Saints
3/31 Latin Soul Band
4/7 Jukebox 45 (Masters Weekend)
4/14 Soul Intent
4/21 Hot as a Pepper
4/28 Odyssey Band
5/5 JazzSmith (Cinco de Mayo)
5/12 No Event – Artisphere
5/19 The Fortunate Sons
5/26 Eric Weiler Group (Scottish Games)
6/2 Hurt & Skip
6/9 Rhythm Jab
6/16 Wanda Johnson
6/23 Xpresso Party Band
6/30 Power2Party
7/7 The Night Affair Band
7/14 Soul Legit Band
7/21 The Night Owls
7/28 Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues
8/4 Jazz Revolution
8/11 Song
8/18 J-E-T
8/25 The Time Pilots
9/1 Shades of Brown
9/8 Sidecar
9/15 Rock and Roll Reunion (Shag Night)
9/22 Whitten Brothers Band
9/29 True Blues
Carolina Ballet Theatre – Snow Princess
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center--Gunter Theatre

Growing up, a young princess, always felt like she was missing something. Or was it someone? She loved her parents, but once the princess turned 18, she knew it was time to find out what was missing. With her best friend by her side, she sets out on a journey to find the missing piece in her life. They face many challenges and obstacles, but with the help of a mystical creature, she discovers her long-lost sister and brings her home. Now she finally has everything and everyone she needs to live happily ever after.

Greenville Drive vs. Hudson Valley Renegades
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm
Fluor Field

Greenville Drive vs. Hudson Valley Renegades

Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. More than two dozen classic hits including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and, of course, “Ring of Fire.” Performed by a multi-talented cast, Ring of Fire paints a musical portrait of ‘The Man in Black’ that promises to be a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a unique musical legend!

Air Supply
Apr 28 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Air Supply are an Australian soft rock duo, consisting of English-born co-lead vocalist and guitarist Graham Russell and co-lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock. They had a succession of hits worldwide including “Lost In Love,” “All Out Of Love,” “Every Woman In The World,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Even the Nights Are Better,” and “Making Love Out of Nothing at All”. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) inducted Air Supply into their Hall of Fame on 1 December 2013.

 

VIP Sound Check and Meet & Greet – Air Supply

Package Includes:

Photo Meet & Greet with Air Supply

Attend Sound Check

Collectible VIP Laminate

CONCERT TICKET NOT INCLUDED WITH VIP UPGRADE. Must have concert ticket to purchase meet & greet.

Ring of Fire, The Life and Music of Johnny Cash
Apr 28 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. More than two dozen classic hits including “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and, of course, “Ring of Fire.” Performed by a multi-talented cast.

 

Director Ben Hope adds “Having spent many years working on various productions of Ring of Fire (this production will be my personal 10th!), The most extraordinary thing I keep finding about Mr. Cash is how unanimously loved he is, even now, 20 years since his death. No other project seems to attract such a varied and enthusiastic crowd as the music of Johnny Cash. I think it’s because he wrote for the ordinary. His words and music are authentic and simple, and he speaks plainly about things we all connect with. He was fallible, with personal demons and shortcomings. He makes us feel like our own imperfections are normal and mundane, and he teaches us that there’s beauty and hope, even in despair. I love Johnny Cash, and I know Flat Rock audiences are going to love Ring of Fire’.”

 

Don’t miss this inspiring story, all the great music, and an evening of iconic Johnny Cash!

 

Ring of Fire is presented by WHKP and Carolina Ace Hardware. Flat Rock Playhouse’s 2023 Season is supported by Charlotte & Bob Otto, Optimum, WHKP, and WTZQ as well as the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org

 

For a complete lineup with show descriptions and to purchase tickets, visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

THE DEAD POETS WITH GLENIS REDMOND AND ALLAN WOLF
Apr 28 @ 7:30 pm
Genevieve's

Experience poetry unlike you’ve heard before with this collective of performance poets. The Dead Poets take center stage resurrecting classic words of the likes of Shakespeare, Hughes and Frost with expert musicianship and whit. Then be swept by the literary prowess of Redmond and entertained by Wolf.

Each with their own performance style and acclaimed in their own right,  have spent nearly 30 years performing regionally and nationally, educating through the power of verse.

Wilco North American Tour in Support of Cruel Country Album
Apr 28 @ 7:30 pm
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

This Friday, January 20th sees the LP and CD release of Wilco’s 12th album, Cruel Country, deemed one of the best of 2022 by The New York Times, NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Variety, Stereogum, Aquarium Drunkard, and more. Today, the band announces its Spring 2023 North American tour in continued support of that album. Wilco will begin with a series of three night residencies in Chicago, Port Chester, NY, and Reyjavík, Iceland, with promise of no repeats in each city. Following those events, the band will visit cities all over the south east not yet visited in support of the album. A full list of dates can be found below and tickets for newly announced shows are on sale this Friday, January 20th at 10am local time.

HARRY CLARKE
Apr 28 @ 8:00 pm
The Warehouse Theatre

Harry Clarke is the story of a shy midwestern man who feels more like himself
when he’s adopting the persona of cocky Londoner Harry Clarke. Moving to New
York and presenting himself as an Englishman, he charms his way into a wealthy
family’s life and romances two family members as the seductive and sexually
precocious Harry, with more on his mind than love. With his spellbinding and
emotionally nuanced storytelling, playwright David Cale has created a riveting
story of a man leading an outrageous double life.

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW:  In the theater anything is possible.  Doubling down on what makes theater theater, this one person show starring Thomas Azar fits the bill.  One actor playing multiple roles with no big costume changes, no big sets.  Just talent and storytelling combining to bring us a mesmerizing tale.  It’s old school storytelling and an acting clinic.  The twists and turns in this story will have you gasping in disbelief.  In short, this is a prime example of the kind of show you can only get at The Warehouse!  If you enjoyed THE HEATH or EVERY BRILLIANT THING, this show is for you!

Saturday, April 29, 2023
New Interactive Upstate Trails Map
Apr 29 all-day
online
The Upstate Mobility Alliance has partnered with the Upstate Greenway & Trails Association to announce the launch of a brand new, interactive trails map! This color coded map gives you all the info you need to hit the trails this spring and enjoy the nature of the Upstate. Check it out at the link below!
NOC Paddling School
Apr 29 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Voted “Best Place to Learn” by Outside, NOC Paddling School has taught more paddlers than anyone else, with 50 years of experience going into every class. Our commitment to the sport and to providing the best possible instruction has not waivered. So come and let us be your respected and experienced instructor.

Playhouse Jr. Summer Camps Registration Open
Apr 29 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

 

The Education program at Flat Rock Playhouse is undergoing a name change! We are excited to streamline our program and we can’t wait to share the news with you!

Our new name will be Playhouse Jr.!

 

This new name will encompass many things. You might ask….what is Playhouse Jr.?

• Playhouse Jr. is classes and camps for K-12th Graders and Adults.
• Playhouse Jr. is mainstage shows performed by our Playhouse Jr. students and families.
• Playhouse Jr. is our touring company that visits our local schools and is performed by our fall apprentices.
• Playhouse Jr. is a licensing program for our new and exciting Playhouse Jr. touring shows!

Playhouse Jr. means many things and we are excited to share this news with our community!

We are introducing a new software system for our Playhouse Jr. families! This new system will make your life easier! Once you have registered you are in our system for good. That means that once you register all you have to do is access your account to purchase any classes and camps moving forward. No need to register every time!

To register for our new system and to enroll in classes please visit this link: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=548849

Questions? Please email [email protected]!

Want to register over the phone? No problem! You can call our Education Director, Lauren Hopkins at (828)693-0403 ext. 246 starting Monday March 6!

Summer Camps at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute-PARI
Apr 29 all-day
PARI

Camps for all passions and interests

Summer STEM & Astronomy, and Space Exploration Camps

Residential summer camps for kids in grades 6th-12th on topics like astronomy, robotics, cryptography, and 3D modeling and printing, and more. Including our premiere camp experience, Above and Beyond.

25" Optical telescope observing at night

Weekend STEM & Astronomy, and Space Exploration Camps

Curriculum or astronomical event based camps for educators and scout leaders.

Don Cline making presentation

Tailored Camps

Build your own camping experience according to your interest.

Summer Counselor Application
6/1 – 7/31
Ages 17 years 6 months – 99
$0.00
REGISTER
Counselor in Training Application – Full Summer Session
6/11 2 PM – 7/27 10 AM
Ages 16 years 6 months – 18 years 6 mont
$0.00
REGISTER
Counselor in Training Application – Mini Session 1
6/11 2 PM – 6/30 10 AM
Ages 16 years 6 months – 18 years 6 mont
$0.00
REGISTER
Exoplanet Exploration
6/11 4 PM – 6/22 10 AM
Grades 8th – 12th
$3,960.00
REGISTER
Secrets of a Spy Station
6/25 4 PM – 6/30 10 AM
Grades 6th – 8th
$1,700.00
REGISTER
Counselor in Training Application – Mini Session 2
7/2 2 PM – 7/27 10 AM
Ages 16 years 6 months – 18 years 6 mont
$0.00
REGISTER
Above & Beyond
7/2 4 PM – 7/13 10 AM
Grades 9th – 12th
$3,960.00
REGISTER
Milky Way Trailblazers
7/16 4 PM – 7/27 10 AM
Grades 9th – 12th
$3,960.00
REGISTER
That 70’s Show Plus An Exhibition Exploring Five Decades of Work by Tom Dimond
Apr 29 all-day
Woodbine Studio & Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 6pm-9 pm. Drop by to meet the artist and enjoy music and refreshments.

Tom Dimond’s career has spanned five decades and he has exhibited work all over the country in both the private and public sectors.

The exhibition will feature paintings from the late 1970s to the present day and demonstrate the artist’s development in style from flat, hard-edged shapes to more atmospheric spaces and textured surfaces.

Follow Tom on Instagram @tom.dimond.9

The Curator’s Journal: A Year-long Insider’s View of American Bonsai at The North Carolina Arboretum
Apr 29 all-day
online w/ The North Carolina Arboretum

Registration is ongoing through the year. Get new updates and access all previous entries in a convenient online library.

The Curator’s Journal by Bonsai Curator Arthur Joura is a year-long course offering the ultimate insider’s view of bonsai at The North Carolina Arboretum. Regular entries chronicle growing an art and growing an enterprise. Some journal entries will be long and others more brief; some will be mostly words and others mostly pictures; some will be close-up studies of detail and others will step back to take in the wider scene. The path will not be linear, but all the entries will be steps along a journey.

You’re invited to come along.

VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live!
Apr 29 all-day
online w/ Hub City RR Museum

VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live from the Hub City RR Museum in Spartanburg.

The Virtual Railfan cameras were installed on Tuesday, July 6th at the Hub City Railroad Museum. There is one camera looking north and one looking south. The Hub City RR Museum wants to thank the City of Spartanburg for allowing us to install the cameras, and to Virtual Railfan for the install. We have already seen over 300 railfans at one time watching the video feed.
Links to live feeds: [North Camera feed] [South Camera feed]

Carolina Railroad Heritage Association

CRHA LogoThe Carolina Railroad Heritage Association is a <501(c)(3)> not for profit local association of approximately eighty members who enjoy railroads and railroad history. The CRHA is currently meeting the third Friday of each month in Fountain Inn, SC at 7:00 pm. Programs at the meetings include presentations on historical and current railroads and are presented by members as well as outside speakers. Our activities include a photo contest, occasional field trips to local railroad sites, picnics and a December pot luck dinner. CRHA members volunteer at our museum and caboose in Spartanburg, SC. If you have an interest in railroads, contact Dave Winans at [email protected] for more information about the CRHA.

For membership, please download and print the membership application and follow the instructions.

Museum Hours:
Wed: 10am – 2pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm

Fountain Inn Farmers Market
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fountain Inn Farmers Market
Greenville State Farmers Market
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville State Farmers Market

 

The Greenville State Farmers Market includes retail sheds and farmer stalls that offer a wide variety of locally grown products and specialty goods. Both quality and variety are standards for the volume of products offered for sale at the Greenville State Farmers Market. Market operations continue Monday – Saturday all year long, ceasing for only two holidays: Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Find information about upcoming events and what’s in season at our market’s Facebook page.

 

Office Hours

Monday – Friday  •  7:30 am – 4 pm
Closed on State Holidays

 

Retail Hours

Monday – Saturday  •  8 am – 6 pm
Admission and parking are free
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Hub City Farmers Market
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Northside Harvest Park

The longest running market in the Upstate.

Every Saturday, April-December @ 8am-12pm