Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest tasting moonshine in the Carolinas!
Offered on the Nantahala Gorge excursion, this shine and dine experience begins in a renovated First Class train fleet car, The Carolina Shine. The interior features copper lined walls filled with the history of moonshining in North Carolina. Learn about the proud tradition that the Appalachians established when bootlegging was an acceptable way of life and local home brews were the best in town. Read about Swain County’s very own Major Redmond, the most famous mountain moonshine outlaw of the 19th century.
Once your appetite for knowledge is satisfied, enjoy sample tastings of flavors like Apple Pie, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, and Strawberry moonshine. If the samples are not enough, there will be plenty of Moonshine infused cocktails like Copper Cola or Moonshiner’s Mimosa available for purchase.
GSMR is excited to feature multiple craft NC based distilleries to serve our guests only the best! Each jar is handcrafted and authentically infused with real fruit, the way moonshine was meant to be made.
Passengers will also enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride with an attendant serving GSMR’s freshly cooked pulled pork barbeque rubbed with Cajun spices then slow-roasted to perfection served with southern sweet cornbread muffin with honey butter, coleslaw, and cinnamon apples then finish with a delicious piece of Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake. Riders will also receive their very own Carolina Shine mason drinking jar, refillable with soda beverages and tea throughout the day, and a souvenir GSMR tote bag (1 per couple/party).
Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Greenville! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Greenville, racking up points and laughs along the way. Greenville Adventure is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Greenville.
Some of the more memorable landmarks you’ll see are: NOMA Square, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, Baseball Library..
Let’s Roam scavenger hunts work great for outdoor team building games in Greenville too! Whether you work in Greenville or are just visiting, you are sure to learn some new facts about the city as well as your teammates on this creative corporate event! This is one of the happiest hours your team will spend together!
Fear not, maids of honor, these hunts are sure fire ideas for Greenville bachelorette parties! Bachelors and bachelorettes will both enjoy roaming around on their wedding-themed Greenville scavenger hunts. Why just bar hop when you and your team can jump for joy as you complete hilarious photo challenges and see the best that Greenville has to offer!
Looking to check out a different part of the city? Check out Downtown Asheville Scavenger Hunt, Classic City Culture & History, and Lap Around Charlotte as well!
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Follow the Blue Ridge Mountains and you’ll find one of South Carolina’s most picturesque cities. On this fun-filled Greenville scavenger hunt, explore the storied buildings, great green spaces and cultural institutions.Is there a waterfall in NOMA Square? Who left their sox in the baseball stadium? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Greenville!
Greenville County Schools announced Tuesday that beginning on August 24 the district will be providing meals to students enrolled in the Virtual Program at 15 district locations.
The meals will be served on a to-go bases on Mondays from 4 – 5 p.m. near the parent pick-up line or school bus loop. Meal pick-up locations will vary by school.
The 15 district locations that will provide meals one time each week are: AJ Whittenberg Elementary, Berea Elementary, Blue Ridge Middle, Bryson Middle, Fisher Middle, Fountain Inn Elementary, Greer Middle School, Grove Elementary, Mauldin Elementary, Northwest Middle, Northwood Middle, Sevier Middle, Sterling School, Sue Cleveland Elementary, and Welcome Elementary.
The district said phone numbers for these schools can be found on the GCS website: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/
One weeks’ worth of meals will be provided at each pickup, comprised of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. Some items included in the meals will be ready-to-eat, and others will be heat-and-serve items.
Tech After Five is not like other networking events. We work particularly hard to make sure we get the right people in the room and then make sure it’s easy for you to find each other. Sign up using the right ticket type for you. We will then follow up with custom emails that let you know who you can expect to meet. We will print custom badges for the event that make it easy for you to find the people you are looking for.
We know that networking can be hard. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to meet the right people. We know that when smart people come together we can make things happen. We hope you will join us and become part of our community.
By the way, have you checked out the Tech After Five podcast? We’ve got ideas you can use at our events as well as introductions to important people and ideas. Check out the “Tech After Five Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Anchor FM and more!
Learn how to design your own beautiful cheese and charcuterie board!
Impress your friends and family and learn how to design a beautiful cheese and charcuterie board, while enjoying some amazing drinks and local made cheeses at The Sweet & Savory Kitchen
We will be your guide as we discuss cheese styles, milk types, accompaniments and more that will make your board a crowd pleaser!
Each guest will receive a Slate board to build on and supplies to create a board to serve 2-4 people that you can take home.
Classes are offered individually for $50 each. Classes are limited so that everyone has plenty of personal attention. A single deposit of $25 through Venmo
Leslie Lattanzio @Leslie-Lattanzio
is all you need to secure your place (or your party’s place) in a class. The balance will be due at the start of class. We prefer check or cash. Contact us for information about private parties or to sign up for our waiting list.
Wine & Design is not your typical art class. Be prepared to listen to music, laugh and let go of stress. Bring a friend or come alone, we promise you will have a good time. No experience needed, as we walk you through each step. Please note, each canvas is pre-traced.
We start painting AT the scheduled time of class. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ONLINE. There is no guarantee that we can accommodate walk-ins, and a $5 convenience fee will be charged at the door. This class last approximately 2 hours.
Doors open 15 minutes prior to class time. General seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
BYOB – Bring your favorite beverage (Wine or Beer only) and your own snacks. Must be 21 and over to consume alcohol (We Card!). We supply cups and bottle/wine openers. We do not have ice, but you may bring your own cooler or wine bucket to keep at your seat. Arrive 15 minutes early so you can get settled in your seat and be ready to paint at your scheduled event time!
Join us on Wednesday, September 16 for a Virtual Page Pairing with author John Cribb. John will be discussing his hot-off-the-press book, Old Abe.
Old Abe is the story of the last five years of Abraham Lincoln’s life, the most cataclysmic years of our nation’s history. Full of epic scenes from American history as well as little known, fascinating details of Lincoln’s presidency, it probes the character and spirit of America. This is a story that involves much suffering and loss, but in the end it is a hopeful story, both for the main character and for the nation.
Our wine maven, Ashley, has worked with our fabulous friends at Mission Grape Co. to select the perfect drink-along for such epic suffering and hope, an Alhambra Reserva 2018. You can choose to purchase the book and the wine ($40) or just the book ($25).
Join us for a glass of wine and a political discussion that leaves you feeling inspired rather than bruised.
Here’s how it works:
You purchase the ticket and come by the store to pick up your book (and wine, if applicable) when it’s convenient for you.
You log on to Zoom using the link provided at purchase.
You enjoy an interesting conversation and leave with a little lift of hope.
Black Folks Camp Too launched as a marketing initiative aimed at connecting Black individuals with camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Founder Earl B. Hunter was inspired by his son, Dillion, during a three month RV road trip in which they met only one other black family.
Join Let’s Talk Off The Podium podcast host Tigran Arakelyan as he speaks with BMC Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta. In this podcast, they talk about working with composers, programming, staying connected with the audience during the pandemic, advice to young musicians, and much more. A Grammy-winning conductor, Falletta also serves as Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Adviser of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Stream the episode through Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
A podcast about books, reading and culture from Spartanburg County Public Libraries.
Living Room Live Rebroadcasts
Relive this summer’s concerts from Living Room Live! Viewers can stream past performances by a wide variety of artists including harpsichordist Bridget Cunningham, violinist Rachel Podger, cellist Colin Alexander, pianist George X. Fu, and many more. Watch these programs anytime you want from home!
Performances and Livestreams
Wigmore Hall: New Fall Series
Don’t miss this fall’s new series of concerts from Wigmore Hall in London! You can stream free concerts from home several times a week through September and into October, with artists including pianist Sir András Schiff, the Nash Ensemble, violinist Elena Urioste, tenor Ian Bostridge, soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn, cellist Alban Gerhardt, and more! Note: all performance times are in British Summer Time (BST).
SC Thrive is proud to facilitate the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program — a program designed to provide emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships as a result of the Coronavirus crisis — in cooperation with SC Housing.
In an effort to help lessen the outbreak’s economic impacts on state residents, the program will provide emergency assistance to renters affected by shutdowns, closures, layoffs, reduced work hours, or unpaid leave due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Eligible households will receive assistance of up to $1,500 for rent in a one-time, lump-sum payment made directly to property owners or management companies.
DEBUSSY Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, conductor
Recorded on June 24, 2016,
at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium at the Brevard Music Center.
HOLST The Planets, Op. 32
II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
Brevard Music Center Orchestra • Keith Lockhart, conductor
Recorded live on August 4, 2013,
at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium at the Brevard Music Center.
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The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced a new option for teachers and principals to receive free online training that will equip them to provide effective virtual instruction. The training is available for up to 6,000 educators over the course of 2020-21 and is being funded by part the SCDE’s federal CARES Act allocation.
In the first week, more than 1,700 educators have signed up for the sessions, which outline what the South Carolina Teaching Standards 4.0 rubric looks and sounds like in a virtual setting. The full series covers topics ranging from planning, delivering instruction, and providing an engaging virtual classroom environment, with two separate tracks for principals and teachers to receive role-specific guidance. The sessions are optional, and educators can decide when to take each of the three 90-minute sessions based on their schedule, with after-school, evening, and weekend opportunities.
Training sessions are taught live and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with sessions spread out over the fall and spring semesters. Educators can now register for fall 2020 sessions, and spring semester dates will be announced on December 1. Current South Carolina educators can learn more and register for the free training on NIET’s website, niet.org.
Greenwood Soup Kitchen is in dire need of volunteers to feed the hungry daily. Volunteer numbers have dropped sharply during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
“We’re down to three or four people,” said Norm Fawcett, Greenwood Soup Kitchen chairman. “We’re struggling to prepare soup and meals. We’re looking for a dozen or more volunteers, just one morning per week. Volunteers do not have any contact with our guests. We’re doing take-home meals. Our dining room is closed.”
The urgent volunteer need comes after the soup kitchen reopened its doors Aug. 10, to distribute take-home meals outside the United Center for Community Care. The nonprofit closed briefly earlier this month after a volunteer tested positive for COVID-19.
Kitchen and dining facilities have since undergone industrial cleaning and sanitation by a licensed company, Fawcett said.
Meals are distributed outside the dining room’s main entrance. Masks and gloves are required of volunteers preparing meals at this time.