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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VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live from the Hub City RR Museum in Spartanburg.
The Virtual Railfan cameras were installed on Tuesday, July 6th at the Hub City Railroad Museum. There is one camera looking north and one looking south. The Hub City RR Museum wants to thank the City of Spartanburg for allowing us to install the cameras, and to Virtual Railfan for the install. We already have seen over 300 railfans at one time watching the video feed.
Links to live feeds:
[North Camera feed]
[South Camera feed]
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“Remember Me” is a Willie Nelson Tribute Band that features John Breffle – Vocals (He’s sounds just like Willie without even trying!), Tony Christopher – Drums, Robert Nance – Bass, Tipton Jones-Boiter – Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals, Piano, and other various instruments, Austin Brashier – Lead Electric Guitars, Samuel Kruer – Piano and myself on the “Willie Guitar”
We are starting a month residency at The Spinning Jenny and each month we will be joined by special guests to help us show our love for the music of Willie Nelson. Jacob Johnson and Jacey Zatsepa will be joining us this first time!
I hope to see everybody out there!
Thanks,
Monty Craig
September 12th – Jacob Johnson and Jacey Zapeta
October 3rd – Jacob Johnson
November 7th – Jarret Forrester and Andrew Brown
December 5th – Christmas Special Show!!!!!!
Lecretia from “ThunderRoad”
Little Lesley – from “Little Lesley and The Bloodshots”
(More to Come!!!!!!)
Official 2021 Raffle Rules
PROCEEDS
This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350
DRAWING
The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
TICKETS
The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.
Ranked a TOP 10 Fine Art and Fine Craft festival by the Art Fair Sourcebook and #3 out of 20 finalists in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Art Festival, Artisphere is a signature event on Greenville’s busy cultural calendar that draws both locals and art buying tourists to Greenville, SC’s dynamic downtown.
A supportive, art-loving community, beautiful setting, notable on-site artist amenities and hospitality, and over 500 volunteers make the Artisphere three-day event an enjoyable experience for exhibiting artists and the public alike.
KEY DEADLINES
October 8, 2021: Deadline to submit application.
December 3, 2021: Artist Notification
January 14, 2022: Acceptance of Festival Participation and Booth Fees Due
February 25, 2022: Final Date for Cancellation and Receipt of Refund
May 6-8, 2022: Festival Dates
LOCATION
The Artisphere outdoor festival takes place in Downtown Greenville, SC. Exhibitor booths are located along Main Street. Greenville is located among the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwest corner of South Carolina on I-85 about halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte.
EVENT DATES AND TIMES
Artist Check-In: Friday, May 6 (6am – 11am)
Festival Hours: Friday, May 6 (NOON – 8pm)
Saturday, May 7 (10am – 8pm)
Sunday, May 8 (11am – 6pm)
Artist Load-Out: Sunday, May 8 (6pm – until)
Get ready to laugh, cry and flat out have a great time at this festival of non-stop live history and fun for the whole family. Daily live shows and more are performed in costume by nationally acclaimed historical interpreters. It’s all outdoors, and the shows are FREE!
Step back in time and meet these brilliant American game changers – hear their stories – ask them how their world changed. Create a new nation with BEN FRANKLIN. Turn darkness into light with THOMAS EDISON. Spark the Electrical Revolution with NIKOLA TESLA. Set the stage for cell phones & Wi-Fi with Hollywood’s HEDY LAMARR. And like ROSA PARKS demand your Civil Rights.
There’s nothing like experiencing history in a beautiful outdoor setting. Daily outdoor shows, daytime and evening, in Upstate South Carolina at the Mauldin Cultural Center Amphitheater. Additional outdoor shows in North Carolina at the Warren Wilson College Morris Pavilion and the Transylvania County Library Amphitheater.
There will be great story-telling, lots to laugh about, and deep secrets revealed. You’ll laugh – you’ll cry – you’ll have lots of questions. And they’ll be answered. Bring your stories. Share your experiences. Get inspired. Because you’re a part of the show. It’s not just history – it’s personal.
For schedule and more information: HistoryComesAlive.org
GREATER GREENVILLE (Free)
Friday 9/3
7:00p Ben Franklin, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Saturday 9/4
10:00a Rosa Parks, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
7:00p Thomas Edison, Maudlin Outdoor Amphitheater
Sunday 9/5
7:00p Nikola Tesla, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Monday 9/6
10:00a Thomas Edison, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
7:00p Rosa Parks, Mauldin Amphitheater
Tuesday 9/7
10:00a Nikola Tesla, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Rosa Parks Discussion led by performer Becky Stone, Upcountry History Museum
7:00p Hedy Lamarr, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Wednesday 9/8
10:00a Ben Franklin, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Nicola Tesla Discussion led by performer Ian Ruskin, Upcountry History Museum
7:00p Thomas Edison, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Thursday 9/9
10:00a Hedy Lamarr, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Ben Franklin Discussion led by performer Larry Bounds, Upcountry History Museum
7:00p Nicola Tesla, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Friday 9/10
10:00a Thomas Edison, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Hedy Lamarr Discussion led by performer Judith Kalaora, Upcountry History Museum 7:00p Rosa Parks, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Saturday 9/11
10:00a Nikola Tesla, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Thomas Edison Discussion led by performer Hank Fincken, Upcountry History Museum
7:00p Ben Franklin, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Sunday 9/12
7:00p Hedy Lamarr, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Asheville Area NC (Free – Registration required) Warren Wilson College Morris Pavilion
Saturday 9/11 2:00p – 5pm Rosa Parks and Hedy Lamarr and great country music
Brevard, NC (Free) Transylvania County Library, Outdoor Amphitheater
Tuesday 9/7 12:00 noon Ben Franklin
Wednesday 9/8 12:00 noon Hedy Lamarr
Thursday 9/9 12:00 noon Thomas Edison
Friday 9/10 12:00 noon Nikola Tesla
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A guided whitewater rafting trip is one of the best ways to experience the Nantahala Gorge. The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river where experienced river guides will help you navigate through splashy Class II-III rapids and bouncy waves, with occasional calmer waters where you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. The fully guided rafting trip the most popular adventure at NOC, with thousands of families returning year after year.
Nominations are now open for 2021
ORGULLO HISPANO
The Hispanic Alliance will be presenting 30 Days of Orgullo Hispano for the third year in a row. This year, Orgullo Hispano is featuring one outstanding business of the local Hispanic community per day on our social media channels and website. We need your participation to discover all our Orgullo Hispanos!
Businesses to consider will be Hispanic owned businesses in the Upstate. We want to highlight businesses that have started from the ground-up in Greenville such as the food industry, health, fitness, automotive, etc.
NOMINATE A BUSINESS TODAY USING THE FORM BELOW
Follow Hispanic Alliance on Instagram @HispanicAllianceSC to see the stories as they are featured.
Guarantee Your Seats for All 9 Shows!
Premium Seating
Peacekeepers may purchase up to TWO Premium subscriptions per $250 donation. Box seating is available with annual gifts starting at $1,500 for upper boxes and $2,500 for lower boxes. Gifts must be renewed annually to retain season tickets in this section. Please note, due to demand, this seating area is limited.
Patron Accessibility
The Peace Center offers a variety of accessibility services including assistive listening, ASL interpreted performances (Saturday matinees), audio described performances, wheelchair accessible seating, and transfer chairs. For the best experience, please discuss your specific need with a Customer Service Representative. Some services require advance notice.
Ride in style on the historic Great Smoky Mountains Railroad aboard your very own restored Caboose. These are great for family reunions, birthday parties, private meetings, corporate field trips or just any time!
Our cabooses accommodate up to 15 people with seating on the main level and in the cupola. (And, remember, babies are people, too!) The cabooses feature heat, private bathrooms, windows that can be opened, and open air vestibules at each end for unobstructed views. Advanced reservations are required and availability of caboose rentals are limited.
A platter of cheese and crackers, and an assortment of 15 bottled Coca-Cola products are included. Plus, the caboose is the only place where you can bring your own food and drink (please, no alcohol) in picnic baskets or coolers.
You can charter the caboose on:
Best value for small groups and private parties up to 15 passengers. Available by phone only. Book now by calling 800-872-4681.
Rafting
Available April – October with the morning departure of the Nantahala Gorge Excursion departing Bryson City, NC. Train seating in Open Air Gondola. Booking available by phone only: 1-800-872-4681.
Convenient, Inclusive, and Simple!
- Adult (13 years and older) $109
Child (Minimum of 7 years old or 60 pounds) $92
A Fully-Guided Experience
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 by phone only. Book now by calling 800-872-4681.
Enjoy this trip combining the Great Smoky Mountains Railroads trip with the Waterfall Jeep® tour. You’ll begin your trip in Bryson City, NC, with a 2 hour (approximate) railroad excursion over Fontana Lake and into the Nantahala Gorge. As you travel on the train, watch paddlers challenge the rapids. At the top of the line, disembark from the train and climb aboard Wildwater’s customized Jeep® for a 2-hour (approximate) personal exploration up the mountain, past waterfalls and lakes, up to the Appalachian Trail and back. A delicious deli lunch is included.
Available by phone only. Book now by calling 800-872-4681.
* Children 40 – 80 lbs. are required to sit in the front passenger seat with the airbag disengaged using a child booster seat. Children 80 lbs. or greater will sit in the back using a lap seat belt. If there is more than one child in the 40 – 80 lb. range, the second child will sit in the back using a lap belt.
The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.
Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.
November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.
November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.
December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.
November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
Tarzan Train
Our train and canopy combo trip will start in Bryson City at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad train depot. You will ride through the Smoky Mountains, along Fontana Lake and up into the Nantahala Gorge. On your 2 hour train ride, watch paddlers challenge the rapids on the Nantahala River. A delicious Deli Sandwich lunch is included. At the top-of-the-line, you will disembark the train and travel a short distance to Wildwater’s Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours.
The original zipline canopy tour in Western North Carolina, Wildwater’s Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours offers 13 different zip lines and 8 sky bridges. Our two highest platforms have unbelievable views of Clingman’s Dome, Fontana Lake and waterfalls. This gliding experience, naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change, takes you through multiple ecosystems, past hemlocks, into hardwoods and through a deciduous forest packed with native flowering plants. All Canopy Tour Rangers are trained to – and all courses are built and inspected to – ACCT Standards to provide for your well-being and fun. This is a great experience for families.
After enjoying the fully guided zip line tour, check out your photos and buy a t-shirt in Wildwater’s store. Your adventure will end later in the afternoon back at your car in Bryson City, NC. All transportation is included.
Members of your party who can’t – or don’t want to – go on the canopy tour can ride the train round trip. You’ll all meet up shortly after the train’s return in Bryson City, NC.
Join anytime for $25 (Single Membership)!
Membership is open year round. $25 for Singles and $35 for Families.-
- The Freewheelers offer a challenging and extensive ride calendar for the beginner as well as the seasoned rider
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- Monthly Club meetings to help guide and support cycling in Spartanburg.
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- Support for the Palmetto Cycling Coalition
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- Supplemental accident medical insurance on all posted Club rides
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- Annual Spartanburg Criterium racing sponsorship
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- Bearden Josey women’s racing team support
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- Spinx Masters racing team support
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- SAG support for local rides
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- Assault on Mount Mitchell training rides.