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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Ten at the Top Resource Maps: Food Access Resource Map
Feb 15 all-day
online
Curious about what organizations are helping Upstate veterans? Maybe you need a some info on schools in your area. Whatever resource you’re looking for, TATT has a map for that!
Each month we’ll be highlighting one of our interactive resource maps, connecting you to the Upstate community more than ever before!
As the weather gets colder, access to food resources becomes more crucial than ever. Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, assist a friend in need, or find resources for you and your family, the interactive food access resource map has plenty of information to get you on the right track!
Jazz w/ Steven Galloway
Feb 15 @ 8:00 pm
Blues Boulevard Jazz

MEET MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, STEVEN GALLOWAY!

This Greenwood, SC based, smooth jazz saxophonist has an impeccable degree — specifically a music degree from Lander University where he studied under Columbia jazz mainstay Robert A. Gardiner, whom he’ll still sit in with on occasion when passing through Columbia. For his music performance degree, Galloway said Gardiner would have him transcribe solos from the likes of Miles Davis and other jazz greats. However, Steven enjoys listening to a variety of music, from Grover Washington Jr., to Stevie Wonder and even Drake. Among his musical influences are, Charlie Parker, Hank Mobley, Thelonious Monk, Roberta Flack, Jim Snidero, Jerry Bergonzi, to name a few.

In addition to being a gifted saxophonist, Steven Galloway is also a jazz and classically trained pianist, so his supple licks are intricately constructed without being out there, and he drops in familiar covers of everyone from Michael Jackson to Patti LaBelle at his sold out shows. 

The soft-spoken Galloway considers himself to be an introvert, but he enjoys performing and exudes an amazing energy and a soul clenching performance that is unmatched. Stay tuned for more from Steven Galloway.

View Full Steven Galloway Bio >>

WEBSITE

http://www.stevengalloway.net/

Saturday, February 17, 2024
Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
Feb 17 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.

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

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Ten at the Top Resource Maps: Food Access Resource Map
Feb 20 all-day
online
Curious about what organizations are helping Upstate veterans? Maybe you need a some info on schools in your area. Whatever resource you’re looking for, TATT has a map for that!
Each month we’ll be highlighting one of our interactive resource maps, connecting you to the Upstate community more than ever before!
As the weather gets colder, access to food resources becomes more crucial than ever. Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, assist a friend in need, or find resources for you and your family, the interactive food access resource map has plenty of information to get you on the right track!
Empower Hour
Feb 20 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Ten at the Top Resource Maps: Food Access Resource Map
Feb 21 all-day
online
Curious about what organizations are helping Upstate veterans? Maybe you need a some info on schools in your area. Whatever resource you’re looking for, TATT has a map for that!
Each month we’ll be highlighting one of our interactive resource maps, connecting you to the Upstate community more than ever before!
As the weather gets colder, access to food resources becomes more crucial than ever. Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, assist a friend in need, or find resources for you and your family, the interactive food access resource map has plenty of information to get you on the right track!
February Tea
Feb 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Sigal Music Museum

Join Sigal Music Museum for its monthly afternoon tea on February 21, 2024, at 3:00 in the afternoon. Held in the museum, the event will feature savories, sweets, and other fancies! Reserve a table and bring your friends for an afternoon at the museum. Tickets for tea include the price of admission to the museum, so you are invited to explore their exhibits before or after the event.

A seat for tea is $25.00 per person or $100.00 to reserve a four-person table. Seating is limited to 20 maximum (5 tables). Due to our limited capacity, please note that reservations will not be held until payment has been received.

To purchase tickets by check or cash, contact our team by email at [email protected].

Please contact [email protected] to make our team aware of any food allergies at least one week prior to the tea.

*** If you are interested in bringing a larger party (5-20 persons) please contact our team to inquire about availability and make special arrangements. Again, please note that reservations will not be held until payment has been received. ***

Jazz w/ Jorge Garcia
Feb 21 @ 8:00 pm
Blues Boulevard Jazz

Guitarist Jorge Garcia’s intense passion for his instrument is immediately visible and equally audible through his soulful original compositions. Impeccable, melodic solos and supportive, rhythmic guitar work are Garcia’s trademarks and are always a joy to experience. Jorge Garcia has performed with great talent the likes of: Tony Bennett, Richie Cole, Patti Page, Andrea Bocelli, Othelo Molineaux, Candido Camero, Cecile Mclorin Salvant, Ed Calle, Bryan Lynch, Ignacio Berroa and Joel Grey to name a few.

Jorge has also performed with pop artists such as Enrique Iglesias, Trini Lopez, The Drifters, The Flamingo’s with Terry Johnson, Bobby Riddell, and many more. Garcia has recorded with Athenas Jazz Art, Carlos Oliva, Pete Minger, Richie Cole; his 2005 release The Sound of Strings with Federico Britos and his recent recording “The Color of Notes” with Israel “Cachao” Lopez, actor Andy Garcia, and the great Vibraphones Chuck Redd. Jorge is in the recording “Voyage” featuring Federico Britos released in April 2010 with Eddie Gomez, Mitchell Camilo, Ignacio Berroa and Giovani Hidalgo. He is on the new CD released in April 2015, Federico Britos Presents The Hot Club Of The Americas with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Cecile Mclorin Salvant, Hendrik Meurkens, Atonio Adolfo.

Nicky Orta

Nicky Orta is a highly sought-after electric bassist from the South Florida area. His solid playing and musical versatility has landed him world tours, gigs, and recording sessions with renowned artists such as Julio Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Engelbert Humperdinck, Cristian Castro, Arturo Sandoval, and Sammy Figueroa (with whom Nicky received a Grammy nomination) to name a few. Nicky taught at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, Florida International University and Miami-Dade College. He has given master classes and lectures in the United States, Africa, Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Panama; organized and presented three Jazz Bass Conferences in Miami; and has appeared in various journals and sites such as Bass Player, BDGuide, Músico Pro and Forbassplayersonly.com. Nicky contributed a chapter on the electric bass for the book, Jazz Pedagogy: The Jazz Educator’s Handbook and Resource Guide. He is also a Founder of the Miami Jazz Cooperative.

View Full Jorge Garcia Bio >>

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Ten at the Top Resource Maps: Food Access Resource Map
Feb 22 all-day
online
Curious about what organizations are helping Upstate veterans? Maybe you need a some info on schools in your area. Whatever resource you’re looking for, TATT has a map for that!
Each month we’ll be highlighting one of our interactive resource maps, connecting you to the Upstate community more than ever before!
As the weather gets colder, access to food resources becomes more crucial than ever. Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, assist a friend in need, or find resources for you and your family, the interactive food access resource map has plenty of information to get you on the right track!
56TH ANNUAL WINTER VEGETABLE CONFERENCE
Feb 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Crowne Plaza Resort

Two days of educational programs, trade show featuring over 40 vendors and the annual meeting of the NC Tomato Growers Association

This is the largest commercial vegetable grower event in the region with a high quality educational program put together by vegetable extension specialist/agents at NC State University. We hope that you take advantage of this opportunity to learn about current issues associated with vegetables and take time with the representatives from agricultural companies and other businesses that support our industry during our 2-day trade show.

  • New education track for small farms/direct market growers/organic production
  • A sponsored lunch and awards program will be included at noon on Thursday.
  • Pesticide credits will be available for attendees. (X,O, D, N)
  • NC Private Applicator Recertification Class (V)
  • Fumigation Recertification Class (Z)
  • There will be a trade show again this year with a large number of sponsors and exhibitors setting up their displays for attendees to visit. Interested vendors should register early.

    SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS

    We welcome sponsors for our event. Sponsorships give you the opportunity to showcase your business and allow us to make this a special conference for attendees. Sponsorships also support scholarships. Details are included on the sponsorship ticket descriptions in the “get tickets” link above. If you need to be invoiced and send a check, please contact Ellen Moss at [email protected].

    SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS

    This year we will be holding a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction to support our scholarship fund. Raffle prices are $10/each or 12 for $100. During the conference see the Registration Desk to purchase your raffle tickets or for more information. Drawing will occur at the Tomato Growers Association Luncheon on Thursday. You Must Be Present to Win! If you are not interested in purchasing a raffle ticket or bidding on the silent auction, but would still like to support the scholarship fund, donations are greatly appreciated! Your generosity ensures that NCTGA continues to support future generations of farmers with an endowment fund used to offer merit/need-based scholarships. You can make a donation through this Eventbrite page via the donations ticket button. Details are included in the “get tickets” link above. If you need to be invoiced and send a check, or need a receipt for a tax deduction please contact Ellen Moss at [email protected].

Jazz w/ Steven Galloway
Feb 22 @ 8:00 pm
Blues Boulevard Jazz

MEET MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, STEVEN GALLOWAY!

This Greenwood, SC based, smooth jazz saxophonist has an impeccable degree — specifically a music degree from Lander University where he studied under Columbia jazz mainstay Robert A. Gardiner, whom he’ll still sit in with on occasion when passing through Columbia. For his music performance degree, Galloway said Gardiner would have him transcribe solos from the likes of Miles Davis and other jazz greats. However, Steven enjoys listening to a variety of music, from Grover Washington Jr., to Stevie Wonder and even Drake. Among his musical influences are, Charlie Parker, Hank Mobley, Thelonious Monk, Roberta Flack, Jim Snidero, Jerry Bergonzi, to name a few.

In addition to being a gifted saxophonist, Steven Galloway is also a jazz and classically trained pianist, so his supple licks are intricately constructed without being out there, and he drops in familiar covers of everyone from Michael Jackson to Patti LaBelle at his sold out shows. 

The soft-spoken Galloway considers himself to be an introvert, but he enjoys performing and exudes an amazing energy and a soul clenching performance that is unmatched. Stay tuned for more from Steven Galloway.

View Full Steven Galloway Bio >>

WEBSITE

http://www.stevengalloway.net/

Friday, February 23, 2024
Runaway Friday Wine Lunch
Feb 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
M.Judson Booksellers

Some of the best times we have at M. Judson come from our collaborations with Mission Grape and Camilla Kitchen, where we let the food and wine do the storytelling. One afternoon amongst the bottles, Chef Teryi got to talking about her not-so-distant tradition of Runaway Fridays, where a person might sneak off for a midday margarita and be all the better for it. And we figured we can do better than that.

So join us for our favorite getaway in The Gallery at M.Judson: Runaway Friday Wine Lunch. We’ll pair three wines from the same producer with three small plates from Camilla Kitchen, get some delicious education from Danny Baker and Chef Teryi, as well as a sweet little treat to go.

Wines will be for sale, tickets will be limited!

19th Annual Oyster Roast
Feb 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Junto Coffee

Friday, February 23, 2024 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Junto Coffee 232 Mill Street Taylors, SC 29687

Our Annual Oyster Roast is held in combination with Leadership Greer and benefits the current class project. Be sure to join us for all you can eat oysters, low country boil, and BBQ.
Take advantage of our early bird special! Tickets at $55.00 until February 1st.

Saturday, February 24, 2024
Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
Feb 24 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.

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

2nd Annual Rock + Roast
Feb 24 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FR8yard

Join us on Saturday, February 24 at the FR8 Yard for Hubitality’s 2nd Annual Rock & Roast presented by Pinnacle Partnership.
This pig pickin’ and oyster roast serves as an annual fundraiser for Hubitality so that we may continue providing funding to those in critical need and facing financial hardship.

VIP tickets are $100/person with limited quantities available. VIP includes all-you-can-eat BBQ and oysters, live entertainment, and access to an open bar.
Rock & Roast tickets are $65/person and include one plate of food, two drink tickets, and live entertainment.

General admission tickets are $15/person.

Live music will be provided by the Grateful Brothers and Cash Machine. A cash bar and limited FR8 Yard menu will be available.

Since its inception on February 1, 2022, Hubitality has provided more than $50,000 to individuals in Spartanburg County, and raised more than $155,000 through generous contributions and events. Visit hubitality.org to learn more about our mission and the resources available.

Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Pinnacle Partnership
FR8 Yard
Wade’s Restaurant
US Foods
iHeart Media
Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Ten at the Top Resource Maps: Food Access Resource Map
Feb 27 all-day
online
Curious about what organizations are helping Upstate veterans? Maybe you need a some info on schools in your area. Whatever resource you’re looking for, TATT has a map for that!
Each month we’ll be highlighting one of our interactive resource maps, connecting you to the Upstate community more than ever before!
As the weather gets colder, access to food resources becomes more crucial than ever. Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, assist a friend in need, or find resources for you and your family, the interactive food access resource map has plenty of information to get you on the right track!
Greer Relief’s Annual Neighborhood Breakfast
Feb 27 @ 7:30 am
Bellamore

Each year, we extend an invitation to our neighbors to unite in a shared mission of eradicating poverty and empowering neighbors within the Greer Relief community to overcome challenges and achieve success.

The event will feature a delicious breakfast catered by Cafe on Trade, a neighbor testimonial, provide insights into the mission and vision of Greer Relief, and offer ways for you to actively participate.

We eagerly anticipate your presence and the opportunity to celebrate the promising new beginnings ahead!

Basics of Vegetable Gardening
Feb 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Late winter is the perfect time to start planning for summer gardens and what better way to start than with the Basics of Vegetable Gardening class! Come prepared to learn about what it takes to start growing your own vegetables in our area. Join experienced teacher and former director, John Murphy, as he guides you through vegetable gardening basics.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Ten at the Top Resource Maps: Food Access Resource Map
Feb 28 all-day
online
Curious about what organizations are helping Upstate veterans? Maybe you need a some info on schools in your area. Whatever resource you’re looking for, TATT has a map for that!
Each month we’ll be highlighting one of our interactive resource maps, connecting you to the Upstate community more than ever before!
As the weather gets colder, access to food resources becomes more crucial than ever. Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, assist a friend in need, or find resources for you and your family, the interactive food access resource map has plenty of information to get you on the right track!
Jazz w/ Jorge Garcia
Feb 28 @ 8:00 pm
Blues Boulevard Jazz

Guitarist Jorge Garcia’s intense passion for his instrument is immediately visible and equally audible through his soulful original compositions. Impeccable, melodic solos and supportive, rhythmic guitar work are Garcia’s trademarks and are always a joy to experience. Jorge Garcia has performed with great talent the likes of: Tony Bennett, Richie Cole, Patti Page, Andrea Bocelli, Othelo Molineaux, Candido Camero, Cecile Mclorin Salvant, Ed Calle, Bryan Lynch, Ignacio Berroa and Joel Grey to name a few.

Jorge has also performed with pop artists such as Enrique Iglesias, Trini Lopez, The Drifters, The Flamingo’s with Terry Johnson, Bobby Riddell, and many more. Garcia has recorded with Athenas Jazz Art, Carlos Oliva, Pete Minger, Richie Cole; his 2005 release The Sound of Strings with Federico Britos and his recent recording “The Color of Notes” with Israel “Cachao” Lopez, actor Andy Garcia, and the great Vibraphones Chuck Redd. Jorge is in the recording “Voyage” featuring Federico Britos released in April 2010 with Eddie Gomez, Mitchell Camilo, Ignacio Berroa and Giovani Hidalgo. He is on the new CD released in April 2015, Federico Britos Presents The Hot Club Of The Americas with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Cecile Mclorin Salvant, Hendrik Meurkens, Atonio Adolfo.

Nicky Orta

Nicky Orta is a highly sought-after electric bassist from the South Florida area. His solid playing and musical versatility has landed him world tours, gigs, and recording sessions with renowned artists such as Julio Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Engelbert Humperdinck, Cristian Castro, Arturo Sandoval, and Sammy Figueroa (with whom Nicky received a Grammy nomination) to name a few. Nicky taught at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, Florida International University and Miami-Dade College. He has given master classes and lectures in the United States, Africa, Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Panama; organized and presented three Jazz Bass Conferences in Miami; and has appeared in various journals and sites such as Bass Player, BDGuide, Músico Pro and Forbassplayersonly.com. Nicky contributed a chapter on the electric bass for the book, Jazz Pedagogy: The Jazz Educator’s Handbook and Resource Guide. He is also a Founder of the Miami Jazz Cooperative.

View Full Jorge Garcia Bio >>