Events Calendar

The award-winning Proud Mary Theatre Company presents the South Carolina community theatre premiere of the Tony-winning and groundbreaking musical “Fun Home.” with a live orchestra June 7-16 in the Venue at the West Main Artists Co-Operative in Spartanburg.

Winner of Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score, “Fun Home” by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori is based on the best-selling graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic” and set in the Bechdel family FUNeral home.

Three actors portray Alison at different ages as she recounts her childhood in the family business, her first year at college, and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding her father’s secret life.

“Fun Home” is directed by Kate Roark, who helmed “Spamalot” at Spartanburg Little Theatre and Proud Mary Theatre’s “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche.”

Janice Issa Wright (“The Rocky Horror Show,” “Spring Awakening,” “Urinetown” at The Warehouse Theatre”) is music director and will conduct the live orchestra.

The cast includes Samantha Eyler as Alison Bechdel, Paige Vasel (The Warehouse Theatre’s “The Rocky Horror Show”) as Medium Alison, and Eve Begelman as Small Alison.

Boyd Galloway and Kelly Davis play parents Bruce and Helen Bechdel, while Joshua Begelman and Noah Fitzer are her brothers John and Christian; and Hannah Searcy (Spartanburg Little Theatre’s Ariel in “The Little Mermaid) is Joan and Andy Lecture (“Southern Baptist Sissies”) is Roy and other characters.

“Fun Home” runs June 7-16, 2019 at the West Main Artists Co-Operative, 578 West Main St. in Spartanburg. Shows are Friday-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 pm.Tickets are $15-25. For more information, visit www.proudmarytheatre.com.

Hub City Bookshop in Spartanburg is the Sponsor of “Fun Home.”

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Once upon a time in the budding music-mecca of Asheville, NC, a man with a trumpet, an acoustic guitar and a mission metamorphosed into the synergistic soul/indie-pop band, Hustle Souls. With 2 ½ years of touring under their belt, the band’s feel-good, modern meets vintage sound, have earned them a reputation as one of the region’s most promising independent acts.

Lead singer and keyboardist, Billy Litz’s rootsy influences and vulnerable compositions are embroidered, garnished, and decked out by a powerhouse soul band. The rhythm section, Tommy Moore and Sean McCann aggressively usher in a tight jazz and R&B influence, while guitarist, Chris Everett, brings the group to the next level with his rock-ribbed feel.

​In 2017 the band was approached by gold and platinum mixer and producer Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin (Ben Harper, the Broadcast, Pharcyde) about making a record which has set the ball rolling at a different pace. Hustle Souls’ eclectic sound will soon come together on their debut full-length album, “Color.”

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Psychic Bums (formerly Frozen Concrete) EP release show with special guests Layton Meacham and friends. Should be a great show

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Skism B2b Trampa
Freaky B2B Devious
Maatticus B2B Powl
Aesos B2B Insolent

Bit.ly/TF-SkismXTrampa

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Spartanburg Fringe Arts Festival is a new summer festival in Upstate South Carolina that celebrates the creativity of those usually considered to be on the “fringe” of polite society. Throughout the month, we will present dozens of shows, exhibits, and events in theatre, music, dance, comedy, spoken word, film, and progressive thinking.

Headlining will be writer, director, producer Del Shores, the bad boy of Sordid Lives; Fun Home, a Tony-winning Broadway musical; House of Mann, mind-blowing and gender-bending fashions; and Rev. Jim Dant, a nationally recognized thought-leader in Christian acceptance of alternative lifestyles.

There will also be an art exhibit and regional performing artists in theatre, music, and literature.

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Charleston’s Stop Light Observations deliver a “ a distinctly Southern — yet decidedly modern — sound with blues and classic rock ‘n’ roll undertones packed with gritty vocals, grungy keys, and dirty beats.” (Charleston City Paper) We’re excited to announce they’re joining forces with the the “kaleidoscopic array of sounds” of Charleston’s Little Stranger (Charelston City Paper) for an incredible show on Saturday, June 8th! We could not be more stoked to not only have both of these talented Charleston artists back, but at the same time as well!

Doors 8pm
Show 9pm
Tickets are $12 advance, $15 day of the show.

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Show 8pm This is an outdoor venue with no seats under cover The show will take place rain or shine. All dates, acts, & ticket prices subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable service fees via all points of sale.

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We love love LOVE Craft and Barrel- you will too!
Join us for a killer time as we celebrate warmer weather (oof- it’s HOT!) and the 1 year bandiversary of our own Thomas Casey :)

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Skism b2b Trampa, Freaky b2b Devious, Maatticus b2b Drips, Aesos b2b Insolent

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The Paper Crowns musical chemistry is a gumbo of Appalachian folk and bluegrass, Dixieland melodies, delta blues, acid rock, murder ballads, outlaw country, and Southern Gospel that they cook up into a sound all their own.

Located at W xyz Lounge on the fourth floor.

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Amazing pizza company is a local pizzeria located in Hendersonville. They specialize in making Neapolitan style pizza. Come out for a slice or a whole pie, you will LOVE it!

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Miriam Allen is a spectacular singer and song writer. Miriam writes songs both in English and Spanish. Her songs are about her childhood in the countryside of South Carolina, songs about her experiences on the water, songs about her years exploring, working, and performing in South America and Cuba. She has also written songs about all of the fascinating people she has met along the way. And, of course, songs about all of the mistakes she has made in love and relationships in general. Lately she has been writing for film, television, and theater. She is active in writing songs for children to learn Spanish.

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Angry Dragon Volleyball is proud to host the largest outdoor volleyball tournament in Georgia. Over the last few years we have averaged 700 players on the field throughout the weekend. We hope you will help us break that mark in 2019!

It’s time to sign up to get early-bird pricing and secure a t-shirt before the deadlines outlined below!

When: June 8th and 9th

What: Two days of tourney action for all levels and age groups

Saturday – Doubles
Men’s/Women’s: Open, A, BB, B & Masters (40+)
Girls/Boys: 18U, 16U, 14U
Girls: 12U

Saturday – Quads
Coed: Open/A, BB/B

Sunday – Reverse Coed Doubles
Coed: Open, A, BB, B & Masters (40+)

Location:
Etowah River Park
600 Brown Industrial Pkwy.
Canton, GA 30114

We’ll have over $11,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs!

Men’s & Women’s Open are battling over a $1,500 1st place & $750 2nd place cash prize. *Minimum 16 teams in each division to qualify for maximum payout.*

As with all ADV tourneys, your registration fee also includes sports drink, water and lunch. Burgers and dogs will be going on the grill, along with other snacks.

You are welcome to bring your own cooler as well. Etowah River Park is a no alcohol facility so please don’t let us see you with it.

Key Deadlines & Things to Note:

1. Registration Deadlines – It is really hard to plan around last minute entries, so we have incentives in place to register early.

Register & Pay before May 13 – $35/player ($40/player in Open)
Register & Pay from May 13 through June 2 = $40/player ($45/player in Open)
Register & Pay June 2 or after = $45/player ($50/player in Open)

2. T-shirt Deadlines – Every player will get a tournament t-shirt in the size you choose…but you have to register by May 24th at midnight Eastern time!

If you register after May 24th at midnight Eastern time you will not get a tournament shirt with your registration.

Now that Dragon Slayer is as large of a tournament as it is, we just can’t manage the logistics of various shirts styles, or accommodate those that register after the t-shirt deadline. We will be working with our t-shirt vendor to make a limited quantity of styles available for sale for anyone that misses the deadline.

3. Coed Quads on Saturday – Just like in past years, we have added a different format on Saturday for those that would rather play coed 4’s. There is an Open/A division and a BB/B division. As always, you are expected to register in the division equal to that of your best player. No Sandbagging!

Registration is open on our web site here: https://angrydragonvolleyball.com/signup
*There are different registration forms for doubles and quads on Saturday, so please make sure to find the right one.*

8:00am – Player Check-In Opens
8:45am – Players Meeting
9:00am – Play starts for all divisions

We are REALLY excited about another year back on the natural grass and look forward to all of you joining us to make this year the best one yet!

More soon,
The Knuckleheads at ADV

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*Exclusive Access to the Beautiful Moore Farms Botanical Garden
*Keynote by Alma Busby-Williams, Audubon Center and Sanctuary Manager at Francis Beidler Forest
*Project Learning Tree’s New iTree Unit
*Native Plants and Neotropical Migrants
*Insects, Spiders, and Ticks–Oh, My!
*Catesby in Costume
*Awards Banquet and Evening Social
*Project WET and Project Learning Tree Facilitator Meetups
*Leopold Education Project Curriculum Training
*Adopt-A-Stream Training
*Field Trip to Wood’s Bay State Park
*Lynches River Paddle Trip
…and more!

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Sunday, June 9 – Friday, June 14, 2019

Furman’s Band and Orchestra Camp is an intensive one-week experience designed to encourage 260 students, ages 12-18, to fuel their musical enthusiasm and boost their playing skills. Talented musicians from across the country come to Furman with expectations of taking their performance skills to the next level. Students are challenged in vigorous daily rehearsals, musicianship classes, and master classes. Students perform in one of four large ensembles (a full symphony orchestra, a string orchestra, and two concert bands) and may audition for a jazz ensemble, various chamber groups, or perform as a soloist on the Honors Solo Recital. The evening recitals and the Friday concert are open to the public. In addition to the ensemble rehearsals, the camp offers classes in basic musicianship, optional
private lessons and daily recreational activities, all within the beautiful setting of the Furman University campus.

We strongly urge you to add private lessons to the camp experience. They are an ideal way to work one-on-one with an experienced musician on the fundamentals of playing, including tone production, technique, maintenance and musicianship. Content is personalized for the student’s playing level. Lessons are $35 per 30 minute session.

Click on ‘ticket’ link to learn more about camp cost, eligibility requirements, discounts, and deadlines:

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This summer Indie Flea is hosting a Pop Up Market at the amazing Brevard Lumber Arts District.

Join us for a curated market featuring 80+ artisans, crafters, & makers both indoor and outdoor in the beautiful North Carolina summer weather!

Our sponsor, UpCountry Brewing Company will be on site serving their delicious craft beers.

You will find 100+ artisans and vendors, food trucks, mobile shops, DJ Hello Darlin’ Records and more

//Body Care // Vintage // Plants // Home Goods // Art // Jewelry // Leather Goods // and More //

Family and Pet Friendly!

Vendors: Want to apply? Just visit the link below for more details!

http://theindieflea.com/become-a-vendor-brevard

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Join us in June for $4 Sam Adams Summer Draft all month long!

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Monthly Mimosa Bar. J.D. Hoggs BBQ will be serving up brunch.

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Starting March 3rd, join us every Sunday for Re-Brew-Venation Yoga with Mary-Ladd Watts Yonkman and Jimmy Caldwell. Mary-Ladd and Jimmy will alternate teaching an hour long class to get your day going from 11am – 12pm. The class costs $10 and includes a drink from our brunch menu.

*Registration opens at 10:45am before each class and you can pay at the brewery.

* Please bring a mat and water.

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