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Thursday, May
9, 2024
Fiction Addiction Storytime
Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 every Thursday morning at 10:30am.
Bring your preschool children to Fiction Addiction for a free weekly storytime reading. Call us at 864-675-0540 or email us at
[email protected] for the name of the book we will be reading each week. Children will also receive a coloring page associated with the story.
Visit : fictionaddiction.com
Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!
The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.
Friday, May
10, 2024
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Now in its 20th year, Artisphere continues to break its own attendance record, with an estimated 92.5 thousand visitors in 2023. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.
5 STAGES OF SHOWSTOPPERS
PERFORMANCES BY STAGE
Saturday, May
11, 2024
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Now in its 20th year, Artisphere continues to break its own attendance record, with an estimated 92.5 thousand visitors in 2023. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.
5 STAGES OF SHOWSTOPPERS
PERFORMANCES BY STAGE
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.
Sunday, May
12, 2024
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Now in its 20th year, Artisphere continues to break its own attendance record, with an estimated 92.5 thousand visitors in 2023. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.
5 STAGES OF SHOWSTOPPERS
PERFORMANCES BY STAGE
Dray Catering and Events is hosting a lavish Mother’s Day Brunch! Let mom relax and enjoy Carved Prime Rib, Farm Fresh Omelets, Made to Order… or graze our Breakfast or Lunch Buffets… and of course finish it off with delicious desserts.
Fresh Juice Station and Cash Bar Available as well!
Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.
Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
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.
Monday, May
13, 2024
Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.
Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
Tuesday, May
14, 2024
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SAVE 15% on your Memorial Weekend Adventures at our Nantahala Campus with
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Code valid through May 19th for adventures on Friday May 24 through Monday May 27th.
Rafting – Ziplining – Mountain Biking – Lake SUP
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Save big and experience a full day of thrills with our adventure packages! Combine whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking, or hiking into one incredible package. Take advantage of our river and special trip time discounts if you are looking to get outside on a budget!
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Stay on our 500-acre campus in Bryson City, nestled between the Nantahala National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re a family on vacation, a solo adventurer, or part of a larger group, our 500-acre campus offers the perfect accommodations for your needs from full cabins to camping.
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Start your day with breakfast or refuel after a day of adventure at our riverside dining establishments. Savor gastropub cuisine at River’s End Restaurant, enjoy casual riverside dining at Big Wesser, or treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and donut at Slow Joe’s. Don’t forget to grab a craft beer at Switchback Taps!
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Riverside Live Music & More
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Unwind by the river with games on our back porch and stay for the live music every night. Enjoy performances by Regatta 69, Laura Thurston, Magenta Sunshine, and Michael Harding this Memorial Day weekend– the perfect way to cap off your adventure-filled days!
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Visit Cherokee or Bryson City
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Visit Cherokee for a cultural experience at the Museum of the Cherokee People, or opt for a step back in time, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture at the Oconaluftee Indian Village reenactment.
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Bryson City is centrally located in Western North Carolina’s outdoor playground and is a great spot to start your next adventure. In fact, the Smithsonian named Bryson City one of the “20 Best Small Towns to Visit” and we would have to agree!
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Find a quick day trip near you!
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We’ve got a trip near you! Check out our other Southeastern Outposts for a quick adventure and escape with your loved ones. Ditch the screens, trade in the everyday for extraordinary, and find a river trip and adventure closer to home. Click on a river to find your trip →
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The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.
Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.
Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
Wednesday, May
15, 2024
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SAVE 15% on your Memorial Weekend Adventures at our Nantahala Campus with
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Code valid through May 19th for adventures on Friday May 24 through Monday May 27th.
Rafting – Ziplining – Mountain Biking – Lake SUP
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Save big and experience a full day of thrills with our adventure packages! Combine whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking, or hiking into one incredible package. Take advantage of our river and special trip time discounts if you are looking to get outside on a budget!
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Stay on our 500-acre campus in Bryson City, nestled between the Nantahala National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re a family on vacation, a solo adventurer, or part of a larger group, our 500-acre campus offers the perfect accommodations for your needs from full cabins to camping.
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Start your day with breakfast or refuel after a day of adventure at our riverside dining establishments. Savor gastropub cuisine at River’s End Restaurant, enjoy casual riverside dining at Big Wesser, or treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and donut at Slow Joe’s. Don’t forget to grab a craft beer at Switchback Taps!
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Riverside Live Music & More
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Unwind by the river with games on our back porch and stay for the live music every night. Enjoy performances by Regatta 69, Laura Thurston, Magenta Sunshine, and Michael Harding this Memorial Day weekend– the perfect way to cap off your adventure-filled days!
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Visit Cherokee or Bryson City
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Visit Cherokee for a cultural experience at the Museum of the Cherokee People, or opt for a step back in time, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture at the Oconaluftee Indian Village reenactment.
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Bryson City is centrally located in Western North Carolina’s outdoor playground and is a great spot to start your next adventure. In fact, the Smithsonian named Bryson City one of the “20 Best Small Towns to Visit” and we would have to agree!
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Find a quick day trip near you!
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We’ve got a trip near you! Check out our other Southeastern Outposts for a quick adventure and escape with your loved ones. Ditch the screens, trade in the everyday for extraordinary, and find a river trip and adventure closer to home. Click on a river to find your trip →
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Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.
Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
Thursday, May
16, 2024
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SAVE 15% on your Memorial Weekend Adventures at our Nantahala Campus with
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Code valid through May 19th for adventures on Friday May 24 through Monday May 27th.
Rafting – Ziplining – Mountain Biking – Lake SUP
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Save big and experience a full day of thrills with our adventure packages! Combine whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking, or hiking into one incredible package. Take advantage of our river and special trip time discounts if you are looking to get outside on a budget!
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Stay on our 500-acre campus in Bryson City, nestled between the Nantahala National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re a family on vacation, a solo adventurer, or part of a larger group, our 500-acre campus offers the perfect accommodations for your needs from full cabins to camping.
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Start your day with breakfast or refuel after a day of adventure at our riverside dining establishments. Savor gastropub cuisine at River’s End Restaurant, enjoy casual riverside dining at Big Wesser, or treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and donut at Slow Joe’s. Don’t forget to grab a craft beer at Switchback Taps!
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Riverside Live Music & More
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Unwind by the river with games on our back porch and stay for the live music every night. Enjoy performances by Regatta 69, Laura Thurston, Magenta Sunshine, and Michael Harding this Memorial Day weekend– the perfect way to cap off your adventure-filled days!
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Visit Cherokee or Bryson City
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Visit Cherokee for a cultural experience at the Museum of the Cherokee People, or opt for a step back in time, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture at the Oconaluftee Indian Village reenactment.
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Bryson City is centrally located in Western North Carolina’s outdoor playground and is a great spot to start your next adventure. In fact, the Smithsonian named Bryson City one of the “20 Best Small Towns to Visit” and we would have to agree!
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Find a quick day trip near you!
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We’ve got a trip near you! Check out our other Southeastern Outposts for a quick adventure and escape with your loved ones. Ditch the screens, trade in the everyday for extraordinary, and find a river trip and adventure closer to home. Click on a river to find your trip →
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Fiction Addiction Storytime
Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 every Thursday morning at 10:30am.
Bring your preschool children to Fiction Addiction for a free weekly storytime reading. Call us at 864-675-0540 or email us at
[email protected] for the name of the book we will be reading each week. Children will also receive a coloring page associated with the story.
Visit : fictionaddiction.com
Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!
The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.
Friday, May
17, 2024
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SAVE 15% on your Memorial Weekend Adventures at our Nantahala Campus with
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Code valid through May 19th for adventures on Friday May 24 through Monday May 27th.
Rafting – Ziplining – Mountain Biking – Lake SUP
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Save big and experience a full day of thrills with our adventure packages! Combine whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking, or hiking into one incredible package. Take advantage of our river and special trip time discounts if you are looking to get outside on a budget!
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Stay on our 500-acre campus in Bryson City, nestled between the Nantahala National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re a family on vacation, a solo adventurer, or part of a larger group, our 500-acre campus offers the perfect accommodations for your needs from full cabins to camping.
|
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Start your day with breakfast or refuel after a day of adventure at our riverside dining establishments. Savor gastropub cuisine at River’s End Restaurant, enjoy casual riverside dining at Big Wesser, or treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and donut at Slow Joe’s. Don’t forget to grab a craft beer at Switchback Taps!
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Riverside Live Music & More
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Unwind by the river with games on our back porch and stay for the live music every night. Enjoy performances by Regatta 69, Laura Thurston, Magenta Sunshine, and Michael Harding this Memorial Day weekend– the perfect way to cap off your adventure-filled days!
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Visit Cherokee or Bryson City
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Visit Cherokee for a cultural experience at the Museum of the Cherokee People, or opt for a step back in time, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture at the Oconaluftee Indian Village reenactment.
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Bryson City is centrally located in Western North Carolina’s outdoor playground and is a great spot to start your next adventure. In fact, the Smithsonian named Bryson City one of the “20 Best Small Towns to Visit” and we would have to agree!
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Find a quick day trip near you!
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We’ve got a trip near you! Check out our other Southeastern Outposts for a quick adventure and escape with your loved ones. Ditch the screens, trade in the everyday for extraordinary, and find a river trip and adventure closer to home. Click on a river to find your trip →
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Saturday, May
18, 2024
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SAVE 15% on your Memorial Weekend Adventures at our Nantahala Campus with
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Code valid through May 19th for adventures on Friday May 24 through Monday May 27th.
Rafting – Ziplining – Mountain Biking – Lake SUP
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Save big and experience a full day of thrills with our adventure packages! Combine whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking, or hiking into one incredible package. Take advantage of our river and special trip time discounts if you are looking to get outside on a budget!
|
|
|
Stay on our 500-acre campus in Bryson City, nestled between the Nantahala National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re a family on vacation, a solo adventurer, or part of a larger group, our 500-acre campus offers the perfect accommodations for your needs from full cabins to camping.
|
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Start your day with breakfast or refuel after a day of adventure at our riverside dining establishments. Savor gastropub cuisine at River’s End Restaurant, enjoy casual riverside dining at Big Wesser, or treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and donut at Slow Joe’s. Don’t forget to grab a craft beer at Switchback Taps!
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Riverside Live Music & More
|
Unwind by the river with games on our back porch and stay for the live music every night. Enjoy performances by Regatta 69, Laura Thurston, Magenta Sunshine, and Michael Harding this Memorial Day weekend– the perfect way to cap off your adventure-filled days!
|
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Visit Cherokee or Bryson City
|
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|
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Visit Cherokee for a cultural experience at the Museum of the Cherokee People, or opt for a step back in time, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture at the Oconaluftee Indian Village reenactment.
|
|
Bryson City is centrally located in Western North Carolina’s outdoor playground and is a great spot to start your next adventure. In fact, the Smithsonian named Bryson City one of the “20 Best Small Towns to Visit” and we would have to agree!
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|
Find a quick day trip near you!
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We’ve got a trip near you! Check out our other Southeastern Outposts for a quick adventure and escape with your loved ones. Ditch the screens, trade in the everyday for extraordinary, and find a river trip and adventure closer to home. Click on a river to find your trip →
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Mom’s throw FREE at Craft Axe Throwing
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
