Events Calendar

Come shop for fall plants and flowers September 21-23 at the State Farmers Market!

Friday – Saturday • 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

South Carolina State Farmers Market
208A Wholesale Lane | West Columbia, SC

For more information, contact Brad Boozer at [email protected] or 803-737-4664

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It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes.  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.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:

There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. 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 and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.

Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, 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 a face of Chimney Rock. 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.
Decisions of the judges are final.

Winners will be notified and announced  at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].

We are excited to announce the newest class offering to hit the Anita’s University campus, Next Level Embroidery 301! Whether you have attended our prior 101 or 201 classes from Anita’s University, or if this is your first time joining us, you’ll be amazed at the new things that you will learn! During the 301 class we are going to explore many different embroidery techniques — such as heirloom stitching, free standing lace, and coloring your embroidery project. We’ll take a closer look at unique appliqué methods such as watercolor appliqué, reverse appliqué, ghost stitch appliqué and so many more. Thinking outside the hoop, we’ll visit dimensional designs through button-up embroidery & our reverse trapunto method. This is only the beginning of the education you’ll receive, and we can’t even describe how much fun you’ll have! Make sure you’re not left behind by your classmates, register for Anita University’s newest class offering, Next Level Embroidery 301

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864-962-5353
3421 N. Industrial Dr.
Simpsonville, SC 29681

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The Annual New Day Clubhouse Charity Classic

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Come on out support local music. Its will a great night of Rhythm, Blues, Funk, Soul and a touch of rock and roll

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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.

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Bernadette
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502
Contact Email: [email protected]

Please bring your own blanket or mat. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Free of charge.

Category: Technology Classes
Contact Name: Catie Turner
Contact Phone: 864-578-3665
Contact Email: [email protected]

Are you interested in making a website for you or your small business, but have no idea where to start? In this session, we’ll go over the why’s and how’s of website creation through Wix, a platform with no coding ability necessary. Basic computer and internet browsing skills required. Participation is limited to 5 attendees – please sign up at the front desk or call 864-578-3665 to reserve your spot.

Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.

We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.

Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.

Come out & enjoy!! Meet the doctors & staff of Healing Springs Health Center.
Free Health Screenings ● Refreshments ● Door Prizes

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Join us for a FREE hamburger and conversation about all things dad. We’ll encourage you and give you some tools to help you lead your family in a way that honors God. Just register and place your order at the link below.

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Join us each month, for an exciting, hands-on learning experience! Themes change each month and September is “Numbers in Nature”. Activities are designed for children ages five and up. However, registration is open to all ages. Due to popular demand, we’ve added an additional class slot per month!
Please register at least 3 days in advance. Questions? Email Allison Jones at [email protected]

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Sherman College of Chiropractic is proud to present acclaimed animal chiropractor Dr. Jay Komarek for a full day equine adjusting seminar. Dr. Jay will share his 40+ years of knowledge and experience caring for humans and animals in this hands-on equine adjusting seminar, with all proceeds benefiting Sherman College of Chiropractic.

This introduction to animal chiropractic will cover philosophy, structure and geometry, and wave dynamics. The program is a hands-on experience in the initial assessment for structural locks, subluxation and fixation.

Participants will see firsthand how a nervous system can shift within a matter of minutes when clearing patterns of energetic distortion. Our goal is to have participants come away with a greater, more extensive understanding of the role of chiropractic in the care of both humans and animals.

ABOUT DR. JAY
Dr. Jay has been adjusting animals since 1977 and his work has been featured on “The Today Show,” radio, and in numerous magazine articles. Dr. Jay teaches animal adjusting at chiropractic colleges around the country. He is a founding member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.

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Welcome to the Fall 2018 Plant Sale at the South Carolina Botanical Garden! Our plant offerings include an excellent selection of fall blooming perennials, cool weather vegetables and herbs, and many beautiful trees of all sizes. Become a Friend of the Garden today at https://www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/support/membership.html

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You are invited to attend the thirty-ninth annual South Carolina Cello Choir weekend “Cellobration” under the auspices of the South Carolina chapter of String Teachers Association (SCASTA). The event will take place on the beautiful campus of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. The event will be hosted by Yuriy Leonovich (Assistant Professor of Cello at Bob Jones University). Guest clinician will be Michael Haber (Professor Emeritus of University of Akron). Other professional cellists from around South Carolina will also be involved in the event, and there will be displays from instrument shop sponsors. Pirastro is generously donating Perpetual strings for a raffle.

ABOUT SC CELLO CHOIR

Professionals, amateurs, teachers and students from around the region take part in this musical phenomenon, learning from renowned clinicians and music faculty.

Cellists of all ages are invited to participate in this year’s Cello Choir and workshop. The festival is designed for cellists of all ages and ability levels. We especially invite out-of-state cellists to join us!

This is a terrific event for ’cellists of all ages from near beginners who can read music to professionals, and for all lovers of the ’cello as an instrument. We hope to see you there!

This annual event alternates between the University of South Carolina, Furman University, Bob Jones University, Converse College and the College of Charleston.

The Friday Master Classes will be for college and advanced high school students who wish to perform. Teacher recommendation and memorization required. Masterclass participants should buy a 2-day ticket. Listeners and observers are welcome. There will be a $20 fee ($25 after September 14) for participants and no charge for the observers. Masterclass observers who are planning to participate in the Saturday Choir should purchase a 1-day ticket ($20 fee). Please make sure to enter the participant’s name when you purchase the ticket.

2018 SCHEDULE

Friday, September 21

2:30 – 6 p.m.

Registration Check-in (Rodehaver Auditorium Lobby)

4 – 6 p.m.

Master Classes: Michael Haber (War Memorial Chapel)

Bob Jesselson (Stratton Hall)

Christopher Hutton (Fine Arts 224)

Richard Thomas (Fine Arts 227)

6 – 7 p.m.

Dinner (The Den or Dining Common)

7 – 9 p.m.

Master Class: Michael Haber (War Memorial Chapel)

Saturday, September 22

8 – 8:45a.m.

Registration Check-in (Rodehaver Auditorium Lobby)

9 – 10:15 a.m.

Full Cello Choir with Michael Haber (Rodehaver Auditorium)

10:30 a.m. – 12 noon

Advanced Cello Choir with Michael Haber (Fine Arts 119)

High School Technique Class with Christopher Hutton (Stratton Hall)

Full Cello Choir coaching with Lisa Hastings (Rodehaver Auditorium)

(Rodehaver Auditorium)

12 – 1 p.m.

Lunch (The Den or Dining Common)

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Advanced Cello Choir with Michael Haber (Fine Arts 119)

Elementary/Middle School Technique Class with Richard Thomas (Stratton Hall)

Full Cello Choir coaching with Lisa Hastings (Rodehaver Auditorium)

2:45 – 4:30 p.m.

Dress Rehearsal with Michael Haber (Rodehaver Auditorium)

5 p.m.

Gala Concert (Rodehaver Auditorium – Free admission)

LIST OF VENDORS AND SPONSORS

Bernhardt House of Violins (Erin Spainhour)

Carl Becker and Son (Jon Toben)

Davidson Violins (Frank Albert)

Latham Music (Lynne Latham)

Musical Innovations/Connelly Music (Tracy Leenman)

Ronald Sachs Violins (Chris Johns)

William Harris Lee (Mark Braunstein)

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As autumn approaches and the leaves turn their brilliant colors, it signals the time for fiddle music in the mountains. On September 21 – 23 vintage fiddle music will fill the hills and hollers around Hagood Mill as we once again host the annual the Old Time Fiddling Convention. Some of the best fiddlers in the Southeast will gather to compete for the title of South Carolina’s State Champion Fiddler. This traditional contest goes back to the 1920s when Clemson University opened the doors of stately Tillman Hall to the local musicians of the nearby South Carolina Mountains for their music competition.

This year, for the first time, there will be a week-end event at the Mill during the Fiddling Convention. Come out on Friday and jam under the trees, play some Appalachian games (adults and kids), learn how and take a turn at square and contra dancing. And, listen to a concert by Vaden “Papa Vy” Landers.

The competition will take place all day Saturday along with a celebration of “Mountain Man” Robert Perry’s life and a nighttime concert. There will be cash prizes for competition in the senior and junior “old time fiddle” categories, and senior and junior “wild cat open” categories as well as senior and junior old-time string band, senior and junior old-time banjo, and senior and junior guitar categories. Fiddling styles other than “traditional old time” are welcome and encouraged to compete for cash prizes during the senior and junior Wildcat (open) competition. While the other categories emphasize “Old Time” music (see link), this category is open to Bluegrass, Swing, Blues, Modern, and Gypsy instrumentation as well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old-time_music

Contestants can register in person at Hagood Mill or by calling 864-898-2936. Contestants may also register to compete at Hagood Mill on the day of the event or the day before. Junior competitors must register by 9:00 am on the day of the event. Senior competitors must be registered by 11:30 am in order to compete in this year’s competition. There will be a $10.00 registration fee for those competing in the Senior and Junior “Old Time Fiddle” competition. There will be a $15.00 registration fee for those wishing to compete in the Junior and Senior Old-Time string band competition. All other categories will require a $5.00 registration fee. More information about the rules, regulations for this competition can be found by visiting WWW.HagoodMillFoundation.org, on our Facebook page, by emailing [email protected], or by calling Hagood Mill at (864)898-2936.

There will be some beautiful primitive campsites for tent camping, campers, and RVs, with portapotties and a central “water station” (to fill water jugs) available. No hookups however. These campsites may be reserved for Friday night and Saturday night for a minimal charge. See our website or call (above) to make reservations.

So come on out and sit a spell. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and set yourself to enjoy lively music and great food on the grounds of the historic old grist mill, which is the central destination for traditional music in the South Carolina Upcountry. The gristmill will be operating and mountain crafts demonstrations will be from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on Saturday.

The Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site will be open to the public during this event as well. There will be a $5.00 general admission fee to the site per person per day. There will be no charge for children 10 and under and no charge for parking.
We can’t wait to see you here!

Hagood Mill historic site is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm all year long. The Mill operates, rain or shine, for a special festival the third Saturday of every month. Hagood Mill is located just 3 miles north of Pickens off Highway 178 or 5 ½ miles south of Cherokee Foothills Scenic Hwy 11 off Highway 178 at 138 Hagood Mill Road.

For additional information, please contact Hagood Mill at (864) 898-2936, send an email to [email protected] or check out our website at www.hagoodmillfoundation.org .

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We want to thank all the First Responders by giving them a Swamp Pizza discount (20% off food and drinks) from 4:00pm to 8:30pm. OH AND, It’s Officer Mike’s 50th birthday! Don’t forget to give him a few punches or buy him a cupcake from the Swamp Cafe.

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Move over Oktoberfest and make way for the original harvest fest!

MABON FIRE FESTIVAL!

We are almost one month away from our first big event at Triskelion, the Mabon Fire Festival. While I still have your attention, let me tell you a bit about Mabon (pronounced May-bun), the second harvest festival of the year.

Mabon is the Celtic celebration of the Autumn equinox. The September equinox (or Southward equinox) is the moment when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading southward. It can occur at any time between the 21st and the 24th day of September. This year, it goes down on the 21st.

At the equinox, at the equator, the Sun rises directly in the east and sets directly in the West. Before the Southward equinox, the Sun rises and sets more to the north, and afterwards, it rises and sets more to the south. What this means to me, particularly, is more glare on my computer screen because I have a huge southerly window behind my desk.

At this Celtic festival some choose to wear all their finest clothes and dine and celebrate in a lavish setting. It is marked by the drawing together of family as we prepare for the winding down of the year. It is time to finish old business and ready for a period of rest, relaxation, and reflection.

Asleep yet? I’m sorry… nobody expects a lecture about equinox’s when discussing a festival at a brewery. My bad. I had to do it though, because I find it all fascinating.

So, what’s going down at Triskelion Brewing Company?

We are celebrating Mabon with a fire festival.

We will have three bands, Sirius B, The Resonant Rogues and Soleil LeBlanc will all be playing on the beer garden stage.

Sirius.B brings to you the finest Absurdist Gypsy Folk Funk Punk that the world has to offer. Their “impressively irreverent, combustible, three-ring circus of sound [and] high-energy style is difficult to neatly categorize. They play foreign music as well as upbeat and serious originals, with a lyrical style ranging from the quirky to the absurd.”
-Mountain Xpress

Sirius.B’s music is created with an eclectic mix of vocal harmonies and instruments including cello, accordion, violin, marching band & African percussion, charango, flamenco and acoustic guitar, banjo, and melodica.

The Resonant Rogues, anchored by the songwriting duo Sparrow and Keith Smith, have shared songs with train-hoppers in New Orleans, busked on the streets of Budapest, learned Turkish Romani dance in Istanbul, and marched in protest in the hills of Appalachia. Throughout, the stories they’ve heard and the people they’ve met have fueled their music, which abounds with influences like Eastern European Romani brass bands, New Orleans street jazz, old-time stringbands, Woody Guthrie anti-fascist folk, French jazz manouche, and Middle Eastern rhythms. It’s not easy to pull off such a bold combination of genres, but The Resonant Rogues learned this music in person from the people who created it, so they have a tie to each tradition and a working knowledge of what this music means to the ordinary people that make this music every day.

Soleil LeBlanc is a WNC local singer-songwriter that you have probably seen grace the stage at Triskelion already. She has been writing and performing original music for over seven years. Soleil’s sound is a unique mix of soul and folk. Music from the soul for the soul.

In addition to the bands, we will have Unifire, a troupe of Asheville fire spinners in the beer garden, and aerial dancers hanging from the rafters inside. We will have fortune tellers and face painters will be up in the Mezzanine.

Also joining us are the Warriors of Ash, (Warriors of Ash) hosting a real live steel sword battle in front of the brewhouse! They are a non-profit Historical European Martial Arts group based in Asheville that will showcase their martial prowess with live demonstrations of fighting styles, weapons, armor and the rules of combat.

This is a ticketed event and will be restricted to those 21 years of age and older (we’re sorry, but you’ll have to leave the kids at home for this one).

Two tiers of tickets are on sale at our Eventbright site:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mabon-fire-festival-2018-tickets-49224327288

There are 160 general admission tickets, which will give the ticket holder admission into the event, one complimentary beer, and a commemorative beer glass.

There are 90 VIP tickets available. These will grant the ticket holder admission into the event, one complimentary beer, a commemorative beer glass, a commemorative embroidered ballcap, and one carnival ticket (which can be used to get your face painted, fortune told… your choice on which one).

And that’s it. 250 tickets sold and we’re done. VIP tickets are only available for pre-sale on the Eventbright page, and only the unsold general admission tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event, and when they sell out, the event is sold out.

So, plan ahead so that you can come play with us!

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