Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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Students at the Visual Arts Preschool at Roots + Wings School of Art and Design engage with pre-K education fundamentals through a dynamic, arts based curriculum. Literacy, numeracy, social skills, community building, cultural and environmental studies are approached through an art and design thinking lens, as students explore learning concepts experientially across multiple platforms.
The Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool ‘Best of 2018’ collection is a cross section of the diverse pre-K education program and includes investigations into art movements, community and culture, storytelling, and creative play.
The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).
The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders). Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).
Three new works were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.
This exquisite, interactive exhibit is designed to inspire and educate visitors about the storied history and evocative power of scent while taking them on a full sensory journey, literally! Blending flora, fashion and science, Making Scents showcases some of Mother Nature’s most fragrant botanicals and unveils the plants and flowers behind some of the world’s most iconic perfumes. Visitors will explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, learn about the artistry and science behind the fragrance industry and even compose their own basic fragrance.
From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, Making Scents uncovers the technical processes behind fragrance creation through an immersive, multisensory experience. Art, passion and craft come together inside the exhibit’s iconic bottle display, which showcases the unique designs of more than 100 perfume bottles, some dating back to ancient the Greek and Roman eras. By integrating horticulture, history and pop culture, Making Scents is sure to enlighten the senses and engage the minds of visitors about the fragrance industry and the living world in a fun, dynamic way.
This exhibit showcases the work of three leading fiber artists who explore Western North Carolina’s mountains, meadows and marshes using fabrics and fibers. Their quilted wall art offers a link to familiar images of this region, echoing the Arboretum’s role of connecting people with plants. Through their diverse styles, construction methods and subject matter, artists Mary Stori, Judy Simmons and Kate Weston add a contemporary twist to the area’s rich and storied quilt-making tradition. Their exhibit features pieces of varying sizes, from large focal-point wall hangings to medium-sized wall art to small work suitable for tabletop display. All pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The North Carolina Arboretum Society.
About the Artists
Mary Stori
From her home in Clyde, N.C., Mary creates botanical and organic themed art quilts using artisian-made, hand-dyed cotton, linen, silk and rayon fabrics. She also utilizes hand-felted and hand-dyed wool as rich backdrops, offering texture and depth to her work. Bead embellishment is another one of her trademarks. Learn more on her website.
Judy Simmons
Judy creates her own fabric in her Fletcher, N.C. studio using surface design techniques, including fabric marbling, dyeing, color lifting and silk screening. Much of the imagery in her work utilizes her own photography printed on fabric. To learn more about Judy, please click here.
Kate Weston
From her home in Statesville, N.C., Kate focuses on the creation of complex cloth through the application of dye, paint and embellishment, such as fabric overlay or manipulation and the application of non-fiber materials. Coupled with skillful machine quilting, Kate’s works create and stunning interplay of color and texture. Please visit Kate’s website to learn more.
Named one of Comedy Central’s top 100 Comics of all time. Emo comes for one night only to the Artisan to delivery the laughs, and do a special Meet N Greet after the show.
Described by Jay Leno as “the best joke writer in America,” by British comedian Gary Delaney as the best joke writer in the world, and by “Weird Al” Yankovic as one of the funniest people on the planet, Emo Philips has performed over 6000 times throughout the English-speaking world, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theater in London’s West End. Since starting out in Chicago in 1976 at the age of twenty, Emo has had award-winning comedy albums, several cable specials (including an hour-long one on HBO), and many appearances on network television, both in America and in the UK. He has appeared in films (most notably, as the table-saw demonstrator in UHF) and has lent his distinctive voice to animated TV shows (such as Slacker Cats, Doctor Katz, Adventure Time, and Home Movies), but his first love, stand-up, remains his true one.
Special engagement: No free passes for this show. Artisan members and guests only. Tickets $18.50 for this one night only event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/155881348397374/
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Think back to a time when Skrillex was just Sonny, Warped Tour was only $20, and Patrick Stump was a wee bit tubby. When hair was swooped, pants were tight, belts were studded, and shoes were checkered…
Join us at The One Stop in Asheville, NC on 9/1 as we recreate the past for Get Sad Y’all! Break out that old band tee and come sing your heart out, dance (dance), and most importantly, remember that everything is alright as we spin all the essential emo & pop-punk tunes from your awkward years.
$5 suggested cash donation at the door – please help us get back to Raleigh. Sorry kids, this party is for adults only (21+)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2096270960615855/
2018 DACUSVILLE FARM SHOW
Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd
$5 Admission – FREE Parking
Children under 12 FREE
Military FREE with ID
Gates open at 8:00AM each day
Please join us for the 6th annual Dacusville Farm Show. Fun for the entire family:
Antique Tractors and Farm Equipment
Live Music and Shows
Food, Drinks, Homemade Ice Cream
Arts, Crafts, Kid Zone
Live Steam Engine and Saw Mill Demonstrations
Classic Cars, Trucks, and Jeeps
Ugliest Tractor Contest on Sunday
We’ll also be honoring our military veterans during a Quilts of Valor presentation on Saturday and Sunday.
There will be a quilt raffle with the feature tractor logo (John Deere). Tickets are 6 for $5. Proceeds benefit the Quilts of Valor Organization.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1286482604829586/
Enjoy the last holiday weekend of summer experiencing what makes Chimney Rock the ideal place to play. Hike on one of the Park’s many trails or join Fox Mountain Guides for a real rock climbing experience.
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].
VegFest 2018…Sunday, September 2nd! It’s a holiday weekend, so come on up, down, or over, y’all!
https://www.facebook.com/events/364497484011092/
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.
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.
9th Annual Beer City Cup Finals at Memorial Stadium.
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Soccer fans, beer fans and families are all invited to join us for the largest adult soccer event in the Nation!
100 teams from 30 cities across 10 states and 2 countries promises lost of action, smiles and good times.
$3 tasty beverages from all your favorite breweries!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1606465466131599/
Each Tuesday and Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m., April through October, trained volunteer guides lead small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season, topics of discussion include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history, and the cultural and land use history of The North Carolina Arboretum. Guides may include areas such as the Natural Garden Trail and Bent Creek.
Programs are held rain or shine and participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Individuals should also wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Walks last 1.5- 2.5 hours, depending upon the interest of the group, and are approximately one to two miles in length. Due to length and content, this program is not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
Walks begin in the Baker Exhibit Center Lobby and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of five or more are required to pre-register by calling 828-665-2492. Walks are FREE, however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free.
Due to size limitations of the tours, groups of 10 or more are required to book a private guided trail tour.
What better way to celebrate Labor Day Weekend than a good ol’ fashion BBQ, great friends, something cold to drink, and awesome live music? That’s what we’re sayin’! Join us at FR8yard, the Southeast’s newest & coolest biergarten & open-air resaurant, for LABOR DAZE: BBQ Bash & Yard Party, on Sunday, September 2.
Doors open @ noon. Chef-inspired BBQ all day, plus FR8yard’s menu of elevated street food, and a wide array of craft & domestic beer, wine, and craft cocktails. GRATEFUL BROTHERS Acoustic Trio (Allman Bros & Grateful Dead tribute band) @ 6pm until 9pm. Family & dog friendly. FREE ADMISSION!
MORE ON GRATEFUL BROS
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MORE ON FR8yard
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Located in Spartanburg, SC, at 125 E Main St., FR8yard is a dog & family-friendly, open-air
biergarten & restaurant. With its chef-inspired food menu and an ever-changing selection of beer and
other refreshing beverages, FR8yard is arguably the only concept of its kind in the Southeast. Complete
with a 20 ft jumbotron for major sporting events, live streaming, and the occasional family movie night,
FR8yard is a must-see. In addition, the downtown Spartanburg venue showcases local and regional live
music acts on its stage.
https://www.facebook.com/events/558063661296539/
On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.
SC State Championship Barrel Racing show that includes 3 classes; Open (all ages) Youth (18 and under) Senior (50 and above) Competition for finals presentation on Sunday.
Celebrate Anderson Schedule:
1 p.m.–5 p.m. Celebrate-Fun-Zone – front lawn of Civic Center
5 p.m. Amphitheater gates open
5:30 p.m. Celebrate Anderson kicks-off at 5:30 p.m.
www.CelebrateAnderson.com
Anderson County is delighted to announce Celebrate Anderson 2018 presented by Michelin; our communities’ largest annual free outdoor concert, complete with a patriotic fireworks show!
A day of family-friendly fun with inflatables, face painting and balloon characters. Music under the stars featuring TL Hanna Jazz Band, The Combo Kings, and JOSH TURNER. An evening of music that closes with a spectacular fireworks show.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2142095112740198/
CELEBRATE ANDERSON returns for 2018 with Josh Turner!
Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center in Anderson, South Carolina.
FREE Admission – FREE Parking – FREE Concerts – FREE Fireworks
1:00-5:00PM
Celebrate-Fun-Zone on the Civic Center Lawn
Kids Play Area – Family Activities – Food & More!
5:00PM
T.L. Hanna Jazz Band
8:30PM
Josh Turner
Amphitheater gates open at 5:00pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/191127748151677/