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Saturday, October 7, 2023
GNHA Wilderness First Aid Program
Oct 7 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Paris Mountain State Park

Course length: Full day

GNHA is organizing a Wilderness Medical First Aid Training event for October 7th.
This will be held in the Greenville area at Paris Mountain and the group size is limited to 15 people.
The event starts at 8:00am and runs to 5:00pm. The course details are below.
Admission is $25/person to cover the cost of the course as well as snacks. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and sleeping/exercise mat.

Admission can be purchased at the address below.
https://www.greenvillehiking.com/product-page/gnha-wilderness-first-aid-training
Note: After purchase, you will be added to the “going” list for the event on Meetup.
This training covers the most likely injuries we may see on a day hiking trip. The class will be presented by Jeff Kerby of the Wilderness Medical Associates. If you have never attended a Wilderness Medical First Aid Training class or need a refreshment, We’d encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.
Proposed Outline/Schedule

0800-1000 MARCH Assessment Method

a. Lecture

b. Hands on Practice Bleeding Control

1000-1200 Basic Life Support/Head Injury

a. Lecture

b. Hands on Practice BLS

1300-1400 Musculoskeletal Injuries

a. Lecture

b. Hands on Practice Splinting

1400-1500 Toxins

1600 -1700 Thermoregulation/Heat and Cold Injuries

Balalaika Fantasie 
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Inman Library

The five musicians of Balalaika Fantasie draw their inspiration from their life-long passion for Slavic folk music and their diverse cultural backgrounds. Performing on authentic folk instruments, the group’s repertoire includes Slavic, Ukrainian, Gypsy and Jewish folk music. Room capacity is limited.

John Devlin and Christylez Bacon: Music for Our Moment
Oct 7 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Concert Hall

John Devlin, conductor
Christylez Bacon, beatbox and rap
Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte
Evan Meier/Christylez Bacon: Migrations in Rhythm: A Concerto for Beatbox and Rhyme
Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte is a Haydn-inspired strings-rich piece that will pull you in. It’s what critic James Bennett called “juicy and ebullient…culminating with a succession of full-bellied chords that I may one day make my ringtone.”

Washington DC native and Duke Ellington School for the Arts alum beatboxer Christylez Bacon has created something totally new with this intersection of symphonic and hip hop tradition. You may have seen this Grammy nominee onstage with the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center.  He says, “The music is the lure and the lyric is the education that will destroy the many barriers that prevent us from recognizing our connections with each other.”

Soviet composer Dmitry Shostakovich premiered his fifth symphony in 1937 to overwhelming acclaim, with the audience standing to applaud for more than 40 minutes. This darkly dramatic work is the best one to start with if you’re experiencing Shosty (as musicians have nick-named him) for the first time. A simple internet search will reveal more details of the political turmoil surrounding Shostakovich’s previous compositions and the safety he reclaimed after writing this symphony, so do yourself a favor and dig in to what it was like to be an artist in 1930s Leningrad.

 

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Sunday, October 8, 2023
John Devlin and Christylez Bacon: Music for Our Moment
Oct 8 @ 3:00 pm
Peace Concert Hall

John Devlin, conductor
Christylez Bacon, beatbox and rap
Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte
Evan Meier/Christylez Bacon: Migrations in Rhythm: A Concerto for Beatbox and Rhyme
Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte is a Haydn-inspired strings-rich piece that will pull you in. It’s what critic James Bennett called “juicy and ebullient…culminating with a succession of full-bellied chords that I may one day make my ringtone.”

Washington DC native and Duke Ellington School for the Arts alum beatboxer Christylez Bacon has created something totally new with this intersection of symphonic and hip hop tradition. You may have seen this Grammy nominee onstage with the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center.  He says, “The music is the lure and the lyric is the education that will destroy the many barriers that prevent us from recognizing our connections with each other.”

Soviet composer Dmitry Shostakovich premiered his fifth symphony in 1937 to overwhelming acclaim, with the audience standing to applaud for more than 40 minutes. This darkly dramatic work is the best one to start with if you’re experiencing Shosty (as musicians have nick-named him) for the first time. A simple internet search will reveal more details of the political turmoil surrounding Shostakovich’s previous compositions and the safety he reclaimed after writing this symphony, so do yourself a favor and dig in to what it was like to be an artist in 1930s Leningrad.

 

CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR & GUEST ARTIST

Monday, October 9, 2023
RENEW: Walking Group
Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

Take a walk with a neighbor in the park. Check-in and out at Greer Relief.

Weather dependent unless otherwise noted.

Remember:

  • Please be early. There are no late check-ins.
  • The class is for adults only. Children can walk with you in the park if you (or someone) can watch them. They can participate if they wish, but only those 18 and older will earn a RENEW reward.
  • Must attend in person and be present for the entirety of each class to earn RENEW Rewards.
  • RENEW Rewards: $10 

About RENEW: RENEW is an education, enrichment, and life skills program designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of the greater Greer community. We welcome any and all individuals who are passionate about learning and developing skills that will set them on a path of healthy living.

RENEW: Reaching Every Neighbor Every Way, for classes on: Financial Wellness, Job Services, and Healthy Living

Musical Jamboree
Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Hughes Main Library

Story Room Explore children’s literature through music, songs, creative movement, and instrument play for ages 18 mos – 4 yrs.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Killer Queen
Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
RENEW: Walking Group
Oct 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

Take a walk with a neighbor in the park. Check-in and out at Greer Relief.

Weather dependent unless otherwise noted.

Remember:

  • Please be early. There are no late check-ins.
  • The class is for adults only. Children can walk with you in the park if you (or someone) can watch them. They can participate if they wish, but only those 18 and older will earn a RENEW reward.
  • Must attend in person and be present for the entirety of each class to earn RENEW Rewards.
  • RENEW Rewards: $10 

About RENEW: RENEW is an education, enrichment, and life skills program designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of the greater Greer community. We welcome any and all individuals who are passionate about learning and developing skills that will set them on a path of healthy living.

RENEW: Reaching Every Neighbor Every Way, for classes on: Financial Wellness, Job Services, and Healthy Living

Open Mic Night
Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
RJ Rockers Brewing Company

Open Mic Night

Thursday, October 12, 2023
Fall for Greenville: Thursday Night Kick-Off Party
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Main Street and Augusta Street

5 PM | Gates Open

5 PM | The Abbey Elmore Band

6:30 PM | David Ramirez

8:30 PM | Madeline Edwards

 

The Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert will be held on the CPI Security West End Stage, located at the intersection of Main Street and Augusta Street.
Food will be available for purchase from various festival food vendors.
Beer, wine, and Pepsi products will also be available for purchase using Taste Tickets.
Pre-purchase your festival Taste Tickets at the Thursday Night Kick-Off concert and take advantage of the “Buy 10 Sheets, Get 1 Sheet FREE” promo.
Jelly Roll: Backroad Baptism Tour
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Jelly Roll: Backroad Baptism Tour

With special guests Chase Rice, Struggle Jennings, & Josh Adam Meyers

Talking Heads Tribute Show “Makes No Sense” w/ Hot Yoga ( special guests Rad Dads!)
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Swanson's Warehouse

Join us for an epic evening of Hot Yoga with the amazing RadDad’s at Swanson’s Warehouse! Get ready to sweat it out and groove to the beats of the Talking Heads. This in-person event is perfect for yoga enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Bring your friends, and your funky moves for a night of pure bliss. Don’t miss out on this unique experience that will leave you feeling energized and refreshed. See you there!

Young Concert Artists on Tour
Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm
Brooks Center for Performing Arts

Young Concert Artists has supported each new generation of classical stars for the past 60 years. Winners of the annual YCA International Auditions join the YCA Roster for a minimum of three years. YCA on Tour is a new touring program that features a unique chamber music ensemble made up of some of the most extraordinary YCA artists, in programs of fabulous repertoire to cities all over North America. This inaugural tour, which begins at the Brooks Center, offers a special program of chamber music and song, featuring rarely-heard instrumentation combining voices with violin, cello, and piano.

FREE, no ticket required

Friday, October 13, 2023
RENEW: Walking Group
Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

Take a walk with a neighbor in the park. Check-in and out at Greer Relief.

Weather dependent unless otherwise noted.

Remember:

  • Please be early. There are no late check-ins.
  • The class is for adults only. Children can walk with you in the park if you (or someone) can watch them. They can participate if they wish, but only those 18 and older will earn a RENEW reward.
  • Must attend in person and be present for the entirety of each class to earn RENEW Rewards.
  • RENEW Rewards: $10 

About RENEW: RENEW is an education, enrichment, and life skills program designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of the greater Greer community. We welcome any and all individuals who are passionate about learning and developing skills that will set them on a path of healthy living.

RENEW: Reaching Every Neighbor Every Way, for classes on: Financial Wellness, Job Services, and Healthy Living

Fall for Greenville
Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Greenville

Indulge in a Weekend Full of FlavorDiscover a world of tempting tastes, tunes, and taps, as mouthwatering aromas carry you along Greenville’s Main Street.

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. (musical)
Oct 13 @ 4:30 pm
Chapman Cultural Center

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence…and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. However, the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, despises children and loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage, cleverness, and extraordinary imagination that will lead her classmates to revolt and take back their freedom!

Age Recommended: Most enjoyed by children 6 and up.

Approximate Run Time: 90 minutes (includes 15 minute intermission)

Open Mic featuring G.T. Arpe
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Alley Cat Records

G.T. Arpe links:

@g.t.arpe
soundcloud.com/g-t-arpe

Proud Mary Theatre presents Kinky Boots
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg

Get ready to strut your stuff and be blown away as Proud Mary Theatre presents Kinky Boots, a sassy and fabulous live performance!

Join us for an unforgettable night of fabulousness at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg! Get ready to be blown away by the incredible performance of Kinky Boots. Prepare to be entertained, inspired, and uplifted by this sensational production. Don’t miss out on the chance to witness the magic of this show!

Saturday, October 14, 2023
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. (musical)
Oct 14 @ 2:00 pm
Chapman Cultural Center

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence…and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. However, the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, despises children and loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage, cleverness, and extraordinary imagination that will lead her classmates to revolt and take back their freedom!

Age Recommended: Most enjoyed by children 6 and up.

Approximate Run Time: 90 minutes (includes 15 minute intermission)

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. (musical)
Oct 14 @ 6:00 pm
Chapman Cultural Center

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence…and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. However, the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, despises children and loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage, cleverness, and extraordinary imagination that will lead her classmates to revolt and take back their freedom!

Age Recommended: Most enjoyed by children 6 and up.

Approximate Run Time: 90 minutes (includes 15 minute intermission)