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Almost 50 years ago — on July 6, 1974 — Garrison Keillor hosted the first broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion, and the perennially popular weekly radio show remained on the air until July of 2016, with its music, comedy sketches, and accounts of life in tiny Lake Wobegon (where the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are all above average). Since the show ended, the author and humorist has continued to take the stage at venues nationwide — much to the delight of legions of fans.
In the coming months, Keillor takes A Prairie Home Companion’s 50th Anniversary Tour across the U.S. Joining Keillor are charming singer-actor Christine DiGiallonardo, dazzling vocalist Heather Masse, the ever-popular Royal Academy of Actors (Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and sound-effects wizard Fred Newman), music director/keyboardist Richard Dworsky, and others to be announced.
Born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, Garrison Keillor developed a love of writing in childhood. “I started out with a No. 2 pencil and pads of paper, then acquired an Underwood manual typewriter with a faint F and a misshapen O,” he says. Five years after getting a job in public radio “doing the 6 a.m. shift Monday to Friday, because nobody else wanted to get up so early,” he wrote a piece for The New Yorker about the Grand Ole Opry and got the idea to launch A Prairie Home Companion.
These days, his in-person humor-filled shows are a treat for folks young and not-so-young. He has written dozens of books —including novels, a book of sonnets, a collection of limericks, a memoir, a political homily, and most recently, Cheerfulness. His biweekly online column can be found on Substack.
Come join us and our selection of talented Comedians and Judges for an evening of guaranteed laughs!
Reggie Black, our comedic host, and the 1800 Drayton team will be providing a unique and fun experience right here in Spartanburg. You will be a part of the show so come on down and vote for your favorite act!
Doors Open at 6:30, Show starts at 7! Please arrive early to make your food and drink orders!
We will discuss markets, software, strategies, and any topics of interest to traders.
Every March for over 10 years, Alchemy’s stage becomes a full-on comedy battle as duos of improvisers compete for points and your laughs!
Every March for over 10 years, Alchemy’s stage becomes a full-on comedy battle as duos of improvisers compete for points and your laughs!
Mainstage productions are a unique mix of improv, sketch, and digital comedy. Reality Check is a celebration of our favorite (and least favorite) parts of Reality TV. The first half of the show consists of scripted sketches and improv comedy games. The second half is a fully improvised reality TV episode all inspired by audience suggestions. This show has a limited run so don’t miss it!
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The Alchemy Comedy Theater is back and running shows every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 7:30 and 9pm. Downtown Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages
Rodney Carrington on Tour
One of America’s most popular comedians and an actor and author to boot, Rodney Carrington shows just what kind of good times can happen when country meets comedy.
Since the breakthrough success of his first major-label release Hangin’ with Rodney in 1998, Carrington has been a favorite of audiences all over the world thanks to his enjoyably raucous take on the best things in life, starting with whatever’s in the bottle in front of him. With signature songs like “Just One Beer,” “Wish She Would Have Left Quicker” and “Put Your Clothes Back On,” he proves that some jokes just go better when combined with the twang and swagger of a country tune.
In addition to being one of America’s Top 10 highest-grossing comedians, Carrington headlined his own ABC sitcom with Rodney and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film Beer For My Horses. In 2017, his special Here Comes The Truth brought his blue-collar brand of stand-up and musical comedy to Netflix. His 2020 tour of venues across the U.S. and Canada follows the release of his latest album, Get Em Out, which hit No. 1 on the iTunes comedy chart.
Rodney Carrington Background
Rodney Carrington has been providing proudly blue-collar audiences something to laugh about ever since his earliest days as a performer at local venues and on radio shows in his native Texas in the ‘90s.
After years of touring nationally, Carrington’s breakthrough came with the 1998 release of Hangin’ With Rodney, a CD that introduced listeners to the combination of comedy and country music that fast became his trademark. In 2000, he scored his first Top 20 album on Billboard’s country chart with Morning Wood, an equally raucous collection that included such fan favorites as “A Dozen Roses” and “Older Women.”
Along with earning platinum sales as a recording artist, Carrington’s achievements include starring in the ABC sitcom Rodney (2004-2006) and co-writing and co-starring with superstar Toby Keith in the feature film Beer For My Horses (2008). In 2007, he made the jump to the publishing world with his first book, Coming Clean. His Netflix special Here Comes the Truth debuted in 2017. Get Em Out, his eighth comedy album, was released in 2019.
Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST
We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.
Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!
Join us for the monthly DEF CON 864 group meeting online and in-person.
- In-person at Hughes Main Library meeting room A
- Online details are posted in our Discord.
- Discord invite is on our website at dc864.org.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
We have a very open format, so join in and let us know what your interests are that you’d like to see from this group.
We leave an hour to going over member projects and interests. Have a Raspberry Pi project or build a custom drone? Bring it in and show us how you did it. Creating your own set of scripts for system reconnaissance? We’d love to see it.
Here is the schedule for opening teams:
4/4: Improv 201 showcase featuring Elemental, former 501 class team
4/11: Round Trip, a Bruise
4/18: Mel, a Harold
4/25: Sketch, scripted comedy
5/2: Elemental, a Deconstruction
5/9: Round Trip, a Bruise
5/16: Mel, a Harold
5/23: Sketch, scripted comedy
5/30: Elemental, a Deconstruction
6/6: Round Trip, a Bruise
6/13: Mel, a Harold
6/20: Sketch, scripted comedy
6/27: Elemental, a Deconstruction
7/4: NO SHOWS FOR JULY 4TH
7/11: Round Trip, a Bruise
7/18: Mel, a Harold
7/25: Sketch, scripted comedy
8/1: Elemental, a Deconstruction
8/8: Round Trip, a Bruise
8/15: Mel, a Harold
8/22: Sketch, scripted comedy
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Since 2011, the Alchemy Comedy Theater has been running weekly improv shows in Downtown Greenville, SC. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:00 pm there is a completely new comedy show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.
Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST
The Journals of Adam and Eve” will, for the first time in their own words, tell the true story of the legendary couple — the world’s first love story as only they could tell it. Among the famous events explained by the participants, it chronicles from Eden to exile … from their first date to their twilight years … from bachelor and bachelorette … to being the world’s first parents. “…Journals goes beyond the bare requirements of a night of Comfort Theatre, to become something that really does feel like it’s ready for prime time, which is to say, a more extensive engagement.” ~Variety
*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.
Here is the schedule for opening teams:
4/4: Improv 201 showcase featuring Elemental, former 501 class team
4/11: Round Trip, a Bruise
4/18: Mel, a Harold
4/25: Sketch, scripted comedy
5/2: Elemental, a Deconstruction
5/9: Round Trip, a Bruise
5/16: Mel, a Harold
5/23: Sketch, scripted comedy
5/30: Elemental, a Deconstruction
6/6: Round Trip, a Bruise
6/13: Mel, a Harold
6/20: Sketch, scripted comedy
6/27: Elemental, a Deconstruction
7/4: NO SHOWS FOR JULY 4TH
7/11: Round Trip, a Bruise
7/18: Mel, a Harold
7/25: Sketch, scripted comedy
8/1: Elemental, a Deconstruction
8/8: Round Trip, a Bruise
8/15: Mel, a Harold
8/22: Sketch, scripted comedy
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Since 2011, the Alchemy Comedy Theater has been running weekly improv shows in Downtown Greenville, SC. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:00 pm there is a completely new comedy show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.
The Journals of Adam and Eve” will, for the first time in their own words, tell the true story of the legendary couple — the world’s first love story as only they could tell it. Among the famous events explained by the participants, it chronicles from Eden to exile … from their first date to their twilight years … from bachelor and bachelorette … to being the world’s first parents. “…Journals goes beyond the bare requirements of a night of Comfort Theatre, to become something that really does feel like it’s ready for prime time, which is to say, a more extensive engagement.” ~Variety
*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.
Skeptical of the doctor’s insistence that their own anxiety is to blame for their health, Leaky embarks on a journey of self-analysis to uncover the root of their toot problem. But time is of the essence as life events converge to make performing their small stakes solo show one with big rewards — can Leaky can get through an hour on stage without shitting their pants??
You’ve heard about how “all hot people have IBS”? This is the show for them. Imagine every smokin’ person in New York showing up to Caveat because they relate to a dirty little secret they don’t want their date to know about, but by the end of the show, they’ll feel so validated that they’ll be leaving the bathroom door open with pride. (It’s also for normal-looking peeps who just like to laugh at poo puns, but not too many, respectfully.)
This show is best for audiences ages 18+
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Since 2011, the Alchemy Comedy Theater has been running weekly improv shows in Downtown Greenville, SC. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:00 pm there is a completely new comedy show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.
For many of us, our time spent in nature can be restful, comforting, healing, and inspiring. Nature Therapy, which is based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, enhances this experience by encouraging us to relax, slow down, be in the moment, and gently focus on the natural world.
On this leisurely Nature Therapy walk through the Preserve, you will be able to escape the demands of everyday life, engage with your senses, and perhaps encounter nature in a slightly different way. Marie McIntyre, a certified Association of Nature & Forest Therapy guide, will offer a series of “invitations” designed to help each person in the group create their own unique individual Nature Therapy experience.
The Journals of Adam and Eve” will, for the first time in their own words, tell the true story of the legendary couple — the world’s first love story as only they could tell it. Among the famous events explained by the participants, it chronicles from Eden to exile … from their first date to their twilight years … from bachelor and bachelorette … to being the world’s first parents. “…Journals goes beyond the bare requirements of a night of Comfort Theatre, to become something that really does feel like it’s ready for prime time, which is to say, a more extensive engagement.” ~Variety
*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.
This is not a show and not a typical Alchemy class. Although it requires no comedy or theater experience, it is best used for current students or performers to get extra practice time on the Alchemy stage. There is no audience for Improv 000’s.
These practices are free for current Alchemy Performers and Students (though they must pre-register). However, anyone interested can also register online for $10. All participants must pre-register online (registration closes at 4:00 PM). However, if you arrive more than 5 minutes late you may lose your reservation.
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Since 2011, the Alchemy Comedy Theater has been running weekly improv shows in Downtown Greenville, SC. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:00 pm there is a completely new comedy show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.
Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST