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Listen, respond and imagine during Story Time & More! Young learners can listen and respond to a story and participate in enrichment activities designed to ignite fun, discovery and learning.
The comedy of the season has landed! Fasten your seatbelts–there’s turbulence ahead in this laugh-out-loud tour-de-farce! It’s the 1960’s and Bernard, an American living in Paris, has the perfect setup: three international fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time. Prepare yourself for the most deliriously funny flight of your life.
Step into TCMU-Spartanburg’s STEAM based classroom! Young minds can explore weekly themes through science activities designed to encourage creative problem solving and hands-on learning. We’ll even get a little messy sometimes!
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Spartanburg Community College staff will be set up in the atrium to help community members explore program options at SCC, apply to the college, fill out enrollment paperwork, get assistance with FAFSA, and help high school students sign up for dual enrollment classes. |
Art Walk every 3rd Thursday each month 5-8p.
Participating museums and galleries are open from 5 – 8pm.
Light refreshments are usually served. Please check each venue’s website for more details.
Let’s make Thursdays fun again! Join the fun at this market for start-ups to celebrate minority and women-owned businesses and see all that Poe West has to offer!
You’re invited to join Ten at the Top to dive into the world of downtown revitalization with our series that takes you on-site to 10 of the Upstate’s downtowns. Prior to each meeting, the participants will receive a short video to highlight the month’s theme. The group will meet in the designated community for a tour of the downtown, which will include local guests. At the end of each evening, the cohort will eat at a local downtown restaurant and discuss how the theme was applied. Participation is limited to 25 attendees. Each participant is responsible for their transportation and dinner.
There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from ArborEvenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.
Due to existing event bookings, ArborEvenings will not take place on Friday July 19, Friday July 26, Friday September 20th, and Friday September 27th. Please note, scheduled performances are subject to change.
Please note: ArborEvenings is a rain or shine event. In the event of rain, ArborEvenings will relocate indoors to the Baker Visitor Center.
Outdoor concerts bringing live music to downtown Greenville kick off this week.
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays will return to NOMA Square for the 2024 season with a lineup of new and returning artists.
Downtown Alive starts Thursday, March 14 with performances by Linda Faye’s Sound. Benefiting the Metropolitan Arts Council, the weekly music series runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday until late August.
April 4, Darby Wilcox & The Peep Show
April 11, The Well Drinkers
April 18, Cash Machine
April 25, Gold Road
May 2, DJ Tambition
May 9, Mark Webb Jr.
May 16, Nathan Angelo
May 23, Bucko with Sunhouse
May 30, Threesound
June 6, Tuba Gin
June 13, Funcle
June 20, Randomonium
June 27, Juno Dunes
July 11, Andrew Scotchie
July 18, The Wobblers
July 25, Kendall Lanford
August 1, The Shady Recruits
August 8, BR385
August 15, Run Katie Run
August 22, Wilder Things Than Us
Liz Morrow and Ariel Curry discuss their new book on publishing, Hungry Authors! This event is free and open to the public.
Liz Morrow is a traditionally-published ghostwriter for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and business experts. She specializes in personal and professional development and memoir. Though she has experience in every piece of the pipeline—including book ideation, planning, positioning, editing, and marketing—writing has always been the part she loves most. She is proud to have worked with authors such as Grant Baldwin, Jeff Goins, Pat Flynn, and Whitney English and publishers such as Baker Books, Harper Horizon, Harper Leadership, and Hay House. When she’s not writing, you can find Liz listening to long-form podcasts, rewatching The Office, and drinking margaritas with friends. She lives in Greenville, SC with her husband, two children, and goldendoodle.
Ariel Curry is a writer, editor, and book coach at Ariel Curry Editorial with over 10 years of experience in traditional publishing. For seven of those years, she managed three multi-million dollar publishing lists, acquiring leadership, teaching, and technology books. She now specializes in developing prescriptive nonfiction and memoirs. As an editor, she enjoys brainstorming and outlining new book ideas, bringing clarity and purpose to prose, and helping authors build their self-efficacy. She has collaborated with authors such as Jeff Goins, TED speaker Sugata Mitra, New York Times columnist Warren Berger, supermodel Genevieve Morton, and TV producer Matt Williams. When she’s not working on books, you can find Ariel doing yoga, playing piano, beekeeping, or reading with a glass of wine. She lives in Chattanooga, TN, with her husband, foster kids, and rescue dogs, Enyo and Tenaya.
Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!
The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.
It’s one singular sensation! A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognized as a classic.
The comedy of the season has landed! Fasten your seatbelts–there’s turbulence ahead in this laugh-out-loud tour-de-farce! It’s the 1960’s and Bernard, an American living in Paris, has the perfect setup: three international fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time. Prepare yourself for the most deliriously funny flight of your life.
This dance is fragrance-free (no perfume, cologne, strong deodorant, etc.), out of respect for those with sensitivities.
If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!
Here is the schedule for opening teams:
4/4: Improv 201 showcase featuring Elemental, former 501 class team
4/11: Round Trip, a Bruise
4/18: Mel, a Harold
4/25: Sketch, scripted comedy
5/2: Elemental, a Deconstruction
5/9: Round Trip, a Bruise
5/16: Mel, a Harold
5/23: Sketch, scripted comedy
5/30: Elemental, a Deconstruction
6/6: Round Trip, a Bruise
6/13: Mel, a Harold
6/20: Sketch, scripted comedy
6/27: Elemental, a Deconstruction
7/4: NO SHOWS FOR JULY 4TH
7/11: Round Trip, a Bruise
7/18: Mel, a Harold
7/25: Sketch, scripted comedy
8/1: Elemental, a Deconstruction
8/8: Round Trip, a Bruise
8/15: Mel, a Harold
8/22: Sketch, scripted comedy
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Since 2011, the Alchemy Comedy Theater has been running weekly improv shows in Downtown Greenville, SC. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:00 pm there is a completely new comedy show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.
Friday August 16, 2024- Elvis Presley #1 Tribute Concert In America. Matt Stone.
LEGENDS CONCERT SERIES!
Join us for 2 concerts Friday August 16, 2024 the Anniversary of The King Of Rock N Roll Death for 2 amazing concerts! This is a must attend for any Elvis Fan! Back by popular demand! This show will sell out!
ELVIS PRESLEY!!!
Matt Stone is a world-class Elvis Tribute Artist from South Florida. In 2022, he was named by Graceland as one of the Top Elvis Tribute Artist on the planet!
Matt brings an unseen
level of authenticity and attention to detail to his craft, matched with unbridled vocal power and captivating charisma!
Unlike many other tribute artists on the market, Matt Stone portrays the King in his prime: young, agile, and full of energy… the way he should be remembered!
Elvis’s Friends & Family have said:
“When I heard [Matt]… now if I close my eyes that’s Elvis. It touched my heart. The only person I ever heard sing like that was my brother, and [Matt] was real close—SCARY— that’s how close it was.”
Billy Stanley (Elvis’ Step Brother)
“Matt is incredibly gifted & handsome, with incredible energy and sex appeal.”
Joyce Bova (Longtime Elvis Girlfriend)
Matt has even been heard
on SiriusXM’s ELVIS RADIO!
Because of his years of research and intense analysis of the small details that truly bring the King to life, and an all-star band featuring an authentic “ELVIS” backline of instruments and gear, “Elvis: In Person” presents the closest thing to the King any fan has seen since 1977!
PROMO VIDEO- CLICK HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHSUe6Bo1aI
GET TICKETS FAST! THIS WILL SELL OUT!
One of the top highlights and memories of visits to Grandfather Mountain nature park is walking across the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Since 1952, visitors have “oohed” and “aahed” at the bridge’s 360-degree panoramic views. America’s highest suspension footbridge gives easy access to the spectacular views atop Grandfather Mountain’s Linville Peak, elevation 5,305 feet.
The 228-foot suspension bridge spans an 80-foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation (hence the name!). To reach the Mile High Swinging Bridge, drive the two-mile, winding scenic road up the mountain to the summit parking area by the Top Shop. Climb 50 stairs adjacent to the parking area or inside the Top Shop to reach the short pathway to the bridge. Also, an elevator in the Top Shop takes you to the third floor for a level walk to the bridge.
Located adjacent to the Bridge, the Top Shop features a gift shop, snacks, restrooms, elevator and second-floor exhibition area. Also get the latest park information and trail maps. Read more.
Inside the Top Shop, an elevator makes the Mile High Swinging Bridge accessible to people with mobility challenges, including those in wheelchairs. From the Top Shop, there is a paved 50-yard path to the bridge. Read more about our accessibility.
Walking across the Mile High Swinging Bridge is included in your Grandfather Mountain admission ticket that includes many other things to do in our nature park. Buy tickets online and book a reservation time to enter the park. You do not need a separate reservation for the bridge. It’s open, weather permitting, every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. See hours.
Before or after visiting the Mile High Swinging Bridge, allow time to enjoy other parts of the mountain: wildlife habitats, Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, restaurant, hiking trails, roadside overlooks, picnic areas and more. See more Things to Do.
Trailheads to many of the Grandfather Mountain hiking trails are located near the Swinging Bridge. In fact, the 0.4 mile Bridge Trail takes you beneath the bridge, starting from the Black Rock parking area just below the summit. For details on our nearby trails, go to our Hiking Guide.
Former North Carolina Tourism Director Charles J. Parker coined the name “Mile High Swinging Bridge” at the Bridge’s dedication in 1952. The term “mile high” refers to the structure’s elevation above sea level (5,280 feet). The term “swinging” refers to the fact that suspension bridges are free to sway.
The original 1952 bridge was designed by Charles Hartmann Jr. of Greensboro, N.C. It was fabricated in Greensboro and then reassembled on top of the Mountain. Erecting the bridge took three weeks, a process slowed by inclement weather created by a hurricane off the North Carolina coast. Cost was $15,000. It was dedicated on Sept. 2, 1952 by North Carolina Gov. William B. Umstead.
The bridge was rebuilt in 1999 using the original towers. The cables, floor boards and side rails were all replaced using galvanized steel. One of the main advantages of the modern building materials is that they do not have to be painted. Now, Grandfather Mountain employees will not have to hang out over the gorge to paint the span. It was redesigned by Sutton, Kennerly & Associates Engineering of Asheville, N.C., and rebuilt by Taylor & Murphy Construction Company of Asheville. The cost of rebuilding was $300,000.
The beauty of the waterfalls and gardens is enhanced by the graceful lines of the Liberty Bridge’s architecture and the appealing stonework throughout the park. But that is only the beginning. Several pieces of public art can be found within and around the park. Inside the park you’ll find:
Interested in more information about public art? View the Public Art Walking Tour
The original Raft & Rail© since 1988: enjoy the two best adventures in the region in one day, great for families. Southern Living Magazine calls this “an ideal adventure for families, first-timers, young or old.” This full-day guided adventure starts with a Wildwater staff member greeting you at the train depot, followed by a scenic train trip, deli lunch with all the fixings, and a Nantahala River whitewater trip with a guide in every boat. Hot showers and a photo show follow immediately after your 8-mile Nantahala River trip. All transportation is included to and from the Bryson City Train Depot. Available April–October with the morning departure of the Nantahala Gorge Excursion departing Bryson City, NC. Train seating in Open Air Gondola. 2024 bookings starting soon!
Ticket fares subject to 7% Historic Preservation Fee and 7% North Carolina sales tax. Schedules, fares, motive power, equipment, seat selection, and meals are subject to change without notice. We guarantee the class of service you select. You will be notified if a change in schedule or motive power affects your reservation. Payment in full at booking by major credit card is required to finalize a reservation. You may cancel your reservation in full or in part and receive a refund less a $14.00 fee per adult ticket and $7.00 fee per child ticket as late as 5 days before departure, except The Polar Express Train Ride; The Polar Express Train Ride is as late as 60 days before departure. Within 5 days of the departure, or 60 days in the case of the Polar Express Train Ride, the reservation becomes nonrefundable. You may reschedule any time prior to your originally scheduled departure with a $7.00 fee per ticket for another date within the same calendar year. You may not reschedule a reservation after the scheduled departure.
