Events Calendar

Come on Down to Brickhouse Pizzeria on May 26th For Sunday Songwriters

Open Mic Starts Around 7 ish
Featured Performer Around 830
More Open Mic Afterwards

Hosted by: Jamison Smith

Featured Performer: Fortunate Sons ( Tony Slaughter & Kenny Lawrence)

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Dine-in at any participating Bottle Cap Group restaurant or bar on Memorial Day and a percentage of proceeds with benefit the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. ⭐️
The Mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. ??

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Memorial Day is often thought of as the kickoff to summer fun, and Chimney Rock has all the activities to make that happen. Saturday through Monday your family can enjoy exploring the Park’s trails and visiting with our Animal Educators in the Animal Discovery Den.
Cost: Included with Park admission.

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Memorial Day is often thought of as the kickoff to summer fun, and Chimney Rock has all the activities to make that happen. Saturday through Monday your family can enjoy exploring the Park’s trails and visiting with our Animal Educators in the Animal Discovery Den.
Cost: Included with Park admission.

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Wildflowers springing from the ground are a sign that spring and warmer weather are right around the corner. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Shades 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.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

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A new temporary exhibit titled “Dressing for the Occasion: Mid-Century Sandburg as Celebrity and Family Man” opens on May 13, 2019. The exhibit, which runs through October, is part of the Sandburg Home tour and features clothing and accessories from both the park’s permanent collection and loaned items from the Sandburg family.

“Dressing for the Occasion” offers visitors a window into the style, culture, and feel of mid-century America. The family’s clothing and accessories weave together the roles of Carl Sandburg as a prominent writer, celebrity, father, and husband. This temporary exhibit offers an exciting opportunity for the public to view objects that are normally in storage or in the possession of Sandburg family members. Tours of the Sandburg Home are offered daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are available first come, first served, each day from the visitor information area in the ground level of the Sandburg Home.

Nearly every room in the historically furnished house museum will be included in the exhibit. Visitors will see the characteristic scarves Carl Sandburg wore as he played his guitar and sang folk songs to entertain his family and guests, the dress Lilian Sandburg wore to meet President Lyndon B. Johnson, and many other mid-century pieces worn by the Sandburgs and their daughters. Historic photographs, paired with the clothing, will provide context.

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An exhibition of youth art titled “Let a Joy Keep You,” is on display from April 1 to May 31, 2019. The inspiration for the art comes from the first line of Carl Sandburg’s poem “Joy.” Each of the 70 canvases reflects how the young artists chose to interpret what joy means to them. Visitors can see the installation at the Sandburg Home when they visit. Young artists are represented from across the country and locally, including students from Sugarloaf Elementary School in Hendersonville, NC.

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Join us this Memorial weekend at Harley-Davidson of Greenville for the Memorial Day Weekend Sidewalk Event.

Free food and drinks on Monday, May 27 from 12 pm – 3 pm. DJ, sidewalk specials and more throughout the day.

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Taught by Katherine Wagner. 10:00AM-1:00Pm each class. Tuition is $150 for all 5 classes plus a one time supply fee of $15 paid to the instructor. In this beginner course students will learn how to operate and weave on Floor looms. Students will create pattern samplers or “Mug rugs” where students will weave 4 small sampler squares with a 4 harness patterns of their choice.

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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site hosts the 33rd annual Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019. This free festival offers live music performances from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The folk festival honors Carl Sandburg and his preservation of American musical heritage, as found in his collection, The American Songbag. The festival’s performers are skilled in sharing traditional stories in distinctive ways. All performances take place in the amphitheater, unless otherwise specified, and signs will direct festival goers.

Parking
Keep in mind that our parking lots fill up quickly. We will run a courtesy shuttle from satellite parking lots at the Flat Rock Playhouse (located across the street) and from the Flat Rock Village Offices (110 Village Center Drive) to the park entrance, throughout the day. It is a short walk from the park entrance to the amphitheater. There will be also be a shuttle operating inside the park to take visitors from the entrance to the amphitheater, Sandburg Home and barn area.

At 11:00 am, Lillian Chase and Friends perform old time music on fiddle and guitar. Lillian is a talented 15-year-old Appalachian fiddler and ballad singer. Her fiddling draws both from old-time styles and bluegrass. She has won awards at prestigious music contests in the region, including at the Mount Airy Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddlers’ Convention.

At 12:00 pm, Drayton and the Dreamboats perform a mix of swing tunes, latin numbers and vocal ballads from the golden age of radio. With clever arrangements and rock solid musicianship, the band breathes new life into some of the twentieth century’s greatest tunes. Their unique approach transcends nostalgia and offers listeners something both vintage and new.

At 1:00 pm, the Leeda ‘Lyric’ Jones Band plays soul music. Lyric started out busking on the streets of Asheville while touching many hearts. Since taking to the streets, Lyric has shared the stage with legends such as George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Gladys Knight, Booker T. Jones, Little Big Town, Dionne Warwick, Count M’Butu and Warren Haynes.

At 2:00 pm, Jamie Laval and vocalist Megan McConnell take the audience on a musical journey through Celtic lands, reimagining Gaelic love songs, and ancient mythic tales with violin and voice. Laval is recognized throughout the U.S and Britain as one of the premier performers of Celtic violin music. He has performed for Her Majesty the Queen, appeared on Dave Matthews’ platinum “Some Devil” album, and presented a TED Talk on the value of arts and music in our communities. Vocalist Megan McConnell is lauded for the ethereal, lyric beauty of her singing, her broad stylistic range, and her perky, theatrical performance sense.

Goat Barn Area
From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm near the barn, Steve and Jean Smith will be performing on mountain and hammered dulcimer music. Steve and Jean have performed in at least nineteen states and two other countries, as well as on radio and on television. They have taught dulcimer workshops at festivals across the region and are award-winning musicians.

Parking will be available at the Flat Rock Playhouse and Village of Flat Rock with a shuttle running from these locations to the park entrance. It is a short walk from the entrance to the amphitheater.

The event will be held at the new amphitheater located near the park entrance. Bench seating is available and visitors are also welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets as seating is expected to fill quickly. Come prepared for warm weather, with sun protection, water and snacks. Dogs are not permitted in the seating areas for the festival.

Carl Sandburg began playing the guitar in the early 1900’s to enhance his lectures and performed during the era of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. He was the mentor for Burl Ives. Sandburg played the guitar, banjo, and harmonica; and collected a series of folk songs, which he published in his book The American Songbag. The festival began in 1987 and is supported by the National Park Service, Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, Eastern National, and a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council; administered by the Arts Council of Henderson County.

Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/folkfest.htm

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Join Katy Corbin of Yogalicious for this Memorial Day outdoor practice honoring our first responders! Come roll out your mat or beach towel and let’s flow together under the sun.

There is no cost for this event, but donations to provide yoga instruction to local police, EMS and firefighters and their families are gratefully accepted!

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Celebrate our freedom, and thank those who’ve dedicated their lives in the name of our beautiful country. Enjoy tunes by The Erica Berg Collective while you sip drinks by the pool! A delicious lunch is available to purchase from 1-4 catered by Premiere Party Catering. Try from our variety of PRESS flavors such as Lemon Grass Lime, Pomegranate Ginger, Blackberry Hibiscus, and Grapefruit Cardamom. Sponsored by PRESS.

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Book List:

January: Children of the Days: A Human Calendar of History

February: My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma & the Mending of Our Bodies by Resmaa Menakem

March: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay

April: Human Hours by Catherine Barnett

May: White Tears by Hari Kunzru

June: Rainbow In The Word: LGBTQ Christians’ Biblical Memoirs

August: Solace: Writing, Refuge, and LGBTQ Women of Color edited by S. Andrea Allen & Lauren Cherelle

September: Heavy by Kiese Laymon

October: Devotions by Mary Oliver

November: When I Grow Up I Want To Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chin Chin

Join the Speaking Down Barriers team and engage readings that will guide us towards a holistic understanding of the transformation that must take place within ourselves and the world around us. We are working towards the dismantling of the barriers that continue to perpetuate violence, hate, and division. These various insights will broaden our perspective and lead us towards meaningful confrontation. You are welcome to grow with us.

For your convenience, we will meet at the Hub City Bookshop on 4th Mondays at two separate times: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. The Hub City Bookshop is located at 186 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Books can be purchased at discounted rates through Hub City Bookshop. Become a member of Hub City Bookshop and receive even more discounts!

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Kids are invited to play board games and color while parents share ideas with other homeschoolers on the 4th Monday of each month. Free and all are welcome.

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Redleg Husky is a country and bluegrass band from Asheville, North Carolina. Since its inception in 2012, the group has been performing its unique blend of American music in barrooms, theaters, and festivals throughout the Southeast and beyond. The group consistently delivers folk rock songs that easily cover the themes of love, heartbreak, faith and enjoying the slower life. You don’t want to miss this duo.

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Wiregrass is an Americana/Bluegrass group together but it’s not all they do. These 5 gentlemen all have different influences and it just seems to be a lot more fun when they just play what feels right and JAM -WORTHY!
Here’s a rundown of band members:
Scott Lail – Banjo, dobro, guitar and vocals
Brad Davis – Bass, guitar and vocals
Jamey Harrison – Guitar, bass and vocals
Jeremy Greene – Mandolin, guitar and vocals
Tyler Leonard – Guitar and vocals
Come celebrate Memorial Day with this brilliant and talented band!
Cheers! ?

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Are you a mac & cheese connoisseur? Have you fallen in love with our Four Cheese Mac & Cheese? Let’s up the ante with all you can eat!

Join us at Nose Dive every Monday to indulge in our new Mac & Cheese bar! Choose from a spread of Nose Dive’s popular four cheese Mac & Cheese with toppings* such as BBQ, Bacon, Onion Rings, Fried Chicken, Jalapeños, Cheddar Cheese, and more of Chef’s Choice Accoutrements!

Fill up your bowl and visit the bar as many times as you’d like throughout your meal.

Price for the endless Mac & Cheese bar is $14; Children under the age of 6 can enjoy for free.

*Toppings on the Mac & Cheese Bar are subject to change.

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Book List:

January: Children of the Days: A Human Calendar of History

February: My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma & the Mending of Our Bodies by Resmaa Menakem

March: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay

April: Human Hours by Catherine Barnett

May: White Tears by Hari Kunzru

June: Rainbow In The Word: LGBTQ Christians’ Biblical Memoirs

August: Solace: Writing, Refuge, and LGBTQ Women of Color edited by S. Andrea Allen & Lauren Cherelle

September: Heavy by Kiese Laymon

October: Devotions by Mary Oliver

November: When I Grow Up I Want To Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chin Chin

Join the Speaking Down Barriers team and engage readings that will guide us towards a holistic understanding of the transformation that must take place within ourselves and the world around us. We are working towards the dismantling of the barriers that continue to perpetuate violence, hate, and division. These various insights will broaden our perspective and lead us towards meaningful confrontation. You are welcome to grow with us.

For your convenience, we will meet at the Hub City Bookshop on 4th Mondays at two separate times: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. The Hub City Bookshop is located at 186 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Books can be purchased at discounted rates through Hub City Bookshop. Become a member of Hub City Bookshop and receive even more discounts!

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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

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(Men’s Golf) NCAA Championships (Fayetteville, Ark.)