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Friday, January 26, 2024
Brad Taylor Book Talk and Signing
Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm
Pickens County Library System- Hampton Memorial Library

Join New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor for a moderated discussion at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library (304 Biltmore Road, Easley, SC 29640) on Friday, January 26th, at 7pm. Brad will discuss his new book, Dead Man’s Hand and will be available afterwards for a book signing. Fiction Addiction will be on-site for book sales.

This event is FREE and open to the public, or you can purchase a book ticket for $34.24. We will have books for sale at the event.

New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor is back with a propulsive and topical edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes head-to-head with Putin’s henchmen.

To finally end the war between their nations, a rogue band of Ukranian partisans known as the Wolves teams up with members of Russia’s military intelligence to assassinate Vladimir Putin.

But Putin is aware of the traitors in his midst and assigns the loyal commander of the Russian National Guard to root them out. It’s a mission Victor Petrov is expected to undertake after he prevents Sweden from joining NATO—by assassinating a deputy minister of foreign affairs.

After receiving intelligence about the threat in Sweden, the United States sends Pike Logan to identify Petrov’s target—only for him to get caught in the crossfire between Putin’s agents and the Wolves. When the smoke clears, Pike makes no effort to stop the Wolves on their ultimate mission, believing it just, until he discovers that their operation has unimaginable consequences.

For Putin is preparing a devastating endgame: activating the Dead Man’s Hand nuclear response that will launch Russia’s missiles in the event of his death. . .

About the Author:

Brad Taylor Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), is a twenty-one-year veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces, includ­ing eight years with Delta Force. Taylor retired in 2010 after serving more than two decades and participating in Oper­ation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has written seventeen New York Times bestsellers and is a security consultant on asymmetric threats for various agencies. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and two daughters.

Thank you to the Pickens County Library System for co-sponsoring this event! The mission of the library is to provide all county residents with access to information through the development of appropriate collections and services. These collections and services must cover the informational, educational, cultural, and entertainment needs of county residents.

The Hampton Memorial Library honors Captain Kimberly Hampton, a native of Easley, SC, who was killed on January 2, 2004, when her OH-58 Kiowa Warrior observation helicopter was attacked near the Iraqi town of Fallujah, west of Baghdad. Captain Kimberly Hampton is the first female combat pilot killed by enemy fire in United States history.

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Categories: Bookclubs
RORY SCOVEL
Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm
Gunter Theatre

 

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Categories: Comedy
Prism Concert
Jan 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
McAlister Auditorium

Prism Concert

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Categories: Music
COMPANY
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Concert Hall

PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY.

Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety).  Three-time Tony® Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America) helms this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy, at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious.

It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, Why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st-century could drive a person crazy.

COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Side by Side by Side” and the iconic “Being Alive”. Let’s all drink to that!

“Dazzling! So vibrant, so alive!” – Hollywood Reporter

“GLORIOUSLY TRANSFORMATIVE. A GODSEND.” – The New York Times

“HANDS DOWN THE BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE SEASON!” – New York Post

Official Website

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Categories: Comedy Music Theatre
Jim Breuer
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Jim Breuer is an American actor and comedian from New York. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998 and starred in the film Half Baked! He has a hit weekly podcast called, The Breuniverse, where he brings people from all walks of life together. Jim’s standup comedy tackles all subjects from marriage and relationships to current events to love and loss (and so much more) all with one goal in mind – to leave people with a little more hope than they arrived!

VIP MEET AND GREET 

Please Note: Pre-show Meet and Greet with JIM BREUER includes photo op and early merch shopping. Meet and Greet ticket holders get one-hour early access to merch; Lobby doors open one hour prior to theatre doors. MUST HAVE SHOW TICKET TO ENTER VENUE.

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Categories: Comedy
PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

For the fifth time in history, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will buck into Greenville, South Carolina, returning to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena for the fourth consecutive season on Jan. 26-27, 2024, with PBR Greenville.

For two nights only, some of the best bull riders in the world will battle the sport’s rankest bovine athletes in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast in one of the most exciting live sporting events to witness.

PBR’s return to Greenville comes on the spurs of one of the organization’s most dynamic individual seasons in 2023, as the Velocity Tour broke and reset numerous attendance and competition records en-route to its most successful season to date.

The upcoming PBR Greenville will mark the eighth event of the new individual season for the PBR’s expansion series. Eventgoers will watch on as riders vie for crucial points in the race to be crowned the 2024 PBR Velocity Tour Champion.

When PBR’s Velocity Tour was last in North Charleston in February 2023, Mauricio Moreira (Gaviao Peixoto, Brazil) rode supreme, delivering a 2-for-3 effort inside Bon Secours Wellness Arena to win PBR Greenville.

Moreira first put points on the board in Round 1 when he tied for the second-best score, marked 86.5 points atop Grinch (C Check Bucking Bulls). The charismatic Brazilian then surged to the event lead when he rode Chubs (J Bar W) for 82.5 points in the second round.

In the championship round, Moreira drew Gold Standard (Mike Miller Bucking Bulls) as his final animal athlete opponent. While he was upended in 2.36 seconds, Moreira’s initial scores were enough to clinch the victory.

Moreira left The Palmetto State having earned a crucial 115.5 Velocity Global points.

The bull riding action for PBR Greenville begins with Round 1 at 7:45 p.m. ET on Friday, January 26, followed by Round 2 and the championship round at 6:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 27. All 40 competing bull riders will get on one bull each in Round 1. The Top 36 riders from Round 1 will advance to Round 2 Saturday evening. The riders’ individual two-round scores will be totaled with the Top 10 advancing to the championship round for one more out and a chance at the event title.

Tickets for the two-day event go on sale Wednesday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. EDT, and start at $15, taxes and fees not included. Tickets can be purchased online at BSWArena.com, ticketmaster.com and PBR.com, or by calling PBR customer service at 1-800-732-1727.

PBR Elite Seats are available for avid fans who want an exclusive VIP experience while enjoying the world’s top bull riding circuit. These tickets, available in three tiers, offer premium seats, personal on-site concierge at the PBR fan loyalty booth, and more. For more on elite seats call (800) 732-1727, or to purchase visit Ticketmaster.com.

For more information about the PBR and the 2024 PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour schedule, or to purchase tickets, visit PBR.com.

Stay tuned to PBR.com for the latest news and results and be sure to follow the sport on all social media platforms at @PBR.

 

About the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour:

The PBR’s Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT) began in 2014 as the premier expansion tour for the PBR. The Velocity Tour, the sport’s fastest-growing tour, brings the excitement and top-levels of cowboy and bovine talent that fans have come to expect from the sport to cities across the United States. The PWVT is proudly supported by Pendleton Whisky, Boot Barn, Cooper Tires, Rank 45, South Point Hotel & Casino, Tractor Supply, Kubota, the United States Border Patrol, Zip Recruiter and GovX. Every Velocity Tour event is carried on PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, PBR’s flagship digital network.

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Categories: Family Fun Sports
Reality Check: A Mainstage Comedy Revue
Jan 26 @ 9:00 pm
Alchemy Comedy Theater

Mainstage productions are a unique mix of improv, sketch, and digital comedy. Reality Check is a celebration of our favorite (and least favorite) parts of Reality TV. The first half of the show consists of scripted sketches and improv comedy games. The second half is a fully improvised reality TV episode all inspired by audience suggestions. This show has a limited run so don’t miss it!

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The Alchemy Comedy Theater is back and running shows every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 7:30 and 9pm. Downtown Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages

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Categories: Comedy
Saturday, January 27, 2024
2024 Carl Sandburg Poetry Contest is open with a theme of “Memory”
Jan 27 all-day
online w/ Carl Sandburg Home

Carl Sandburg wrote countless words in an array of different genres, including poetry, children’s stories, journal articles, as well as a biography and autobiography! He wrote of love and nature, dreams and struggles. This year’s theme of “Memory” is echoed in much of his works. ““Under the summer roses, when the flagrant crimson, lurks in the dusk, Of the wild red leaves, Love, with little hands, comes and touches you with a thousand memories, and asks you beautiful, unanswerable questions.” Carl Sandburg

Poems submitted for the 2024 contest should reflect the theme of “Memory.” By definition, “the process or power of recallling something learned or experienced from the past” Note: Poems do NOT need to be titled Memory, as long as the poem itself relates to the theme.

Students are invited to submit a poem to Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site’s annual Student Poetry Contest. The contest encourages youth to explore writing their own poetry and is open to students nationwide!

  • Submissions are accepted from grades 3-12 and must be submitted by email by Monday March 4, 2024. See below for submission rules.
  • Winners will be notified by April 7, 2024, and will be invited to participate in a virtual celebration program on Sunday, April 28.
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Categories: Family Fun Poetry
Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
Jan 27 all-day
Various Locations Greenville SC

While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.

The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.

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Tours include:

• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides

Locations we visit:

• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ

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Categories: Food & Drink Tours
PROMO: Double entries on Greer Relief Raffle
Jan 27 all-day
online
New Year, new destination! Enter our TapKat sweepstakes now using promo code NEWYEAR50 for a chance to win your dream getaway. The clock is ticking, as the sweepstakes closes in February. Help us reach our goal of raising 10k by February 6th! Don’t miss out on the adventure—seize the opportunity, enter today, and let 2024 be the year your dream vacation becomes a reality!

Your donation helps Greer Relief accomplish our mission to eliminate poverty and help neighbors overcome barriers for success.

Explore the beauty of Italy or Experience the charm of Napa Valley!

Use promo code

NEWYEAR50

for double entries!
Enter to win!

Explore the beauty of Italy

Spend a week in Italy for 2 at the Hotel Ponte Sisto in Rome 2-Night Stay, and the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa 5-Night Stay. Enjoy daily breakfast and a lunch, wine cellar and olive oil mill tour and tasting for 2 at fattoria colleverde.

Experience the charm of Napa Valley

Enjoy a 3-Night stay for 2 in Napa Valley at the Meritage Resort and Spa with a 3-hour Wine Train Tour for two through one of the world’s most famous wine valleys, to the quaint village of St. Helena. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, Hot Air Balloon Ride, & Wine Tasting.
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Categories: Community Fundraisers Raffle
Repticon
Jan 27 all-day
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center

Repticon

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Categories: Community
Seeking Upstate South Carolina Artists for our Community Gallery Exhibitions
Jan 27 all-day
online w/ GCCA

GCCA’s exhibitions strive to educate and inspire by promoting diverse ideas while encouraging innovative, contemporary approaches to visual arts. Our Community Gallery aims to introduce local Upstate SC artists to a broader audience with an exhibition space featuring 135 linear feet of wall space.

GCCA is currently seeking artist proposals to fill our Community Gallery exhibition schedule from September 2024 – May 2025. GCCA’s Community Gallery features Upstate South Carolina artists only and each exhibition lasts for approximately two months. Community Gallery proposals are free to submit but there is a limit of one proposal per artist in this review period.

Please note your proposal submission does not guarantee acceptance into an exhibition in GCCA’s galleries. A review process will be conducted with GCCA’s community gallery committee before decisions are made. GCCA will not accept exhibition proposals submitted via email or traditional mail. All submissions must be completed via the online application form using the button below. An exhibition agreement and additional information will be provided if the proposal is accepted. Contact Gallery Director, Ben Tarcson, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

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Categories: Art & Craft
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarships
Jan 27 all-day
online

South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 14th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or technical college in South Carolina for the fall 2024 semester.

Applicants are asked to write a short essay about how their education will enable them to give back to their community and make a difference in the lives of South Carolinians. They will also provide an overview of their volunteer commitments, academic marks, work experience, and financial need. Applications will be reviewed by an internal credit union committee and an external panel of educators and community leaders.

 

“Our annual scholarship program exemplifies our dedication to investing in the future of our communities,” said Scott Woods, President and CEO of South Carolina Federal. “Each year, we receive hundreds of applications from hardworking, ambitious students who are focused on serving others. Their integrity and dedication make this program one of the highlights of our year!”

In order to apply, candidates must be a high school or undergraduate student, have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be a legal U.S. resident. The first-place winner in the traditional college category will receive a $10,000 scholarship, and the first-place technical school winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

Students can visit scfederal.org/scholarship to review the rules and requirements and complete the online application. Applications are due January 31, and winners will be announced in the spring.

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Categories: Community Education
The Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
Jan 27 all-day
The Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
A plate of barbeque and side dishes.

Greenville’s BBQ scene has been gaining more and more national attention, and it was most notably ranked a Top 10 BBQ City in America by Yahoo.com.

While downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys — smoking the meats right on the premises.

The Greenville BBQ Trail Tour, presented by Greenville History Tours, is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.

The tours include insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques, information about each restaurant’s history, interesting information about the city’s BBQ history, a drive through old textile mill villages, and of course generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides.

The tours usually take place on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:45 am and meet at City Hall. Tickets are $55 per person.

Visit greenvillehistorytours.com/greenville-culinary-tours/bbq-trail/ or call (864) 567-3940 for additional information.

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Categories: Food & Drink Tours
The STARTALK Summer Chinese program
Jan 27 all-day
online
The STARTALK Summer Chinese program is now accepting applications from rising 6th through 12th graders. This free, federal grant-funded day camp will be held June 17-28 on the Wofford College campus. Deadline is Feb. 1.

The program will select 45 rising 6th to graduating 12th graders who are energetic, highly motivated and demonstrate academic excellence, in order to ensure the participants’ commitment and success.

Eligibility:

  1. GPA of B+ or above.
  2. Students who are energetic and highly motivated.
  3. Priority will be given to students who can attend all activities in the program and who plan to continue their learning.

Application checklist:

  • Application form. Apply.
  • Official transcript: We require an official report card or an official transcript from your current school. Submit.
  • A letter of recommendation: You must submit one letter of recommendation from your teacher. Your recommender can fill out the form online. Submit.

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2024. Completed applications will be reviewed and students will be admitted on a rolling basis.

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Categories: Education Family Fun
VITA Greeter Volunteer
Jan 27 all-day
Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

Could this be you?

*At least 18 years old, friendly, outgoing, flexible and a good problem solver.

*Have the ability to respond to neighbors in a supportive and empathic manner.

*Be able to respect the confidential nature of the paperwork involved.

If so, this may be your calling. Our VITA Greeters welcome the neighbors upon their arrival. During check-in, you will make sure they have the needed and completed documents for our tax preparers. You do NOT need to have any knowledge of taxes to participate in this activity.

We offer this assistance from the end of January to mid April. The weekly shifts are Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm. We are asking that volunteers can do at least one shift most weeks.

For more information, contact Yvonne at 864.334.3493 or email her at [email protected] She will connect with you.

Thank you for the support and supporting the neighbors in the community!!
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Categories: Volunteers
Volunteer w/ Mental Health America of Greenville County
Jan 27 all-day
Mental Health America of Greenville County

MHAGC’s dedicated and passionate volunteers can serve either in person at MHAGC facilities in Upstate South Carolina or remotely anywhere in the country from their homes, offices, and schools. Volunteers can use their commitment to fulfill school or services requirements or for internships and field practicums.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The agency’s largest volunteer program involves serving on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Volunteers for the Lifeline receive 65+ hours of classroom and live training including intensive active listening and crisis intervention training. Volunteers gain skills that are useful both in professional fields and everyday life, greatly expanding their knowledge about mental and behavioral health, resources across the state and country, and the agency’s programs. Training can be in-person or remote.

Serving on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline means connecting with some of the tens of thousands of adults and youth who call, chat, and text the Lifeline each year. Volunteers can contribute their time in-person in MHAGC’s facilities or remotely in the comfort of their homes. Our volunteers will be part of a team of dedicated individuals who have chosen to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you are interested in supporting crisis operations, please click the application link below.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Volunteer Application

Other Volunteer Opportunities

There are a variety of ways volunteers and interns might offer their time and talent to MHAGC besides serving on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. A few of those include:

  • helping update our database of resources
  • supporting communications and marketing
  • lending expertise with fund development
  • participating in volunteer recruitment and community education
  • serving on the MHAGC Board of Directors

If one of these opportunities sparks your interest or you have questions about these or other ways you might lend a hand, email [email protected] and we’ll reach out.

Thank you for considering giving your time and talent to MHAGC!

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Categories: Community Volunteers
Win a Tuscany Culinary Escape Package or a 3 night stay in Napa Valley
Jan 27 all-day
online w/ Greer Relief

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your dreams of a remarkable getaway come true, all while supporting a great cause. Purchase your sweepstakes entry today, and you could be the lucky winner of one of these incredible experiences!

Remember, every entry counts and helps us make a difference in our community. Thank you for your support, and best of luck!

Winner’s Choice! Spend a week in Italy for 2 at the Hotel Ponte Sisto in Rome 2-Night Stay, and the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa 5-Night Stay. Enjoy a daily complimentary breakfast and enjoy a Winery and Olive Oil Press Tour & Tasting with lunch at the Fattoria Colle Verde in the Tuscany countryside or enjoy a 3-Night stay for 2 in Napa Valley at the Meritage Resort and Spa with a Wine Train Tour including a gourmet lunch, Hot Air Balloon Ride, & Wine Tasting.

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Categories: Raffle
Packing meals volunteer opportunity
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Meals on Wheels Greenville

Meal Pack as a Group

Packing meals in our kitchen is a great group volunteer opportunity. Every morning, we need 8-10 volunteers to help pack hot meals from 8-10 a.m.

Gather your coworkers, a group you’re involved in, or your family members and sign up to volunteer together!

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Categories: Community Volunteers
Biltmore Estate: Ciao! From Italy Sculptural Postcard Display
Jan 27 @ 8:30 am
Biltmore Estate

Included with admission

Embark on a scenic journey across George Vanderbilt’s Italy with a large-scale outdoor display that combines brilliant botanical designs with authentic messages written by Vanderbilt himself.

Beautifully handcrafted of natural elements, each sculptural postcard depicts a location or landmark Vanderbilt visited more than a century ago. This captivating complement to Biltmore’s Italian Renaissance Alive exhibition reveals Vanderbilt’s passions for travel, culture, architecture, and art as well as his personal experience of such renowned Italian cities as Milan, Florence, Venice, Pisa, and Vatican City.

Adding to the charm and visual appeal of Ciao! From Italy—sure to be a hit among kids of all ages—is the G-scale model train that travels in and out of each postcard in this enlightening display!

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Categories: Art & Craft Family Fun Garden Outdoors