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Friday, July
22, 2022
Stinney: An American Execution
The 26th Annual Upstate Shakespeare Festival: OTHELLO
Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
Greenville’s White Party for Make-A-Wish
Romeo and Juliet
Starry Nights – Tales of the Maya Skies
Tinsley Ellis and Tommy Castro + The Painkillers
CLUE
Grandfather by Night
We Will Rock You
West Side Story
Blockbuster Summer: A Mainstage Comedy Revue
An involuntary symbol of sickening injustice, George Junius Stinney Jr. was executed at the age of 14. Having been wrongly accused and convicted of the rape and murder of two white girls in Alcolu, SC in 1944, George became the youngest person legally executed in 20th-century America. Stinney tells the story of George, his family, his community, and the jury of ten white men that sent an innocent Black boy to the electric chair. A brand new opera with roots in both gospel and electronic techniques, Stinney: An American Execution investigates the racial tensions in South Carolina and the community’s response to these murders, questioning the integrity of the legal system and the mishandled evidence that condemned him to die. Supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Glow’s production marks the Southeastern premiere of this opera.
Due to the intense subject matter, this opera is intended only for audiences 16 and older. It contains graphic and mature scenes that may be upsetting to some people. Viewer discretion is advised.
The 26th Annual Upstate Shakespeare Festival will feature MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING from May 26th to June 26th, 2022. OTHELLO will soon follow premiering on July 14th until July 31st, 2022.
While many people might associate Shakespeare with high school English class, his works are true classics that help us understand different cultures, different people, and different times. In fact, it’s been said that Shakespeare was ‘not of an age, but for all time.’ Now, more than 400 years after his death, that statement still rings true.
Knowing that many people don’t seek out Shakespearean plays, we sought to bring Shakespeare to the people in a fun, educational, free, and accessible way. The Warehouse Theatre put on our first ever Upstate Shakespeare Festival back in 1995. Since then, it has truly become a Greenville Tradition.
The Upstate Shakespeare Festival takes place each summer. Usually one show runs from May to June and another from June to July. Shows begin at 7:00pm (arrive early to get a spot!) and run Thursday through Sunday each week during the run of shows.
BMC Artist Faculty perform J. S. Bach’s iconic set of concertos.
Mark your calendars for July 22th at 7:30pm at Zen Downtown.
It will be a night of music, dancing and fashion all for a good cause!
Join us for our yearly White Party benefiting Make-A-Wish South Carolina, a non profit organization that arranges experiences described as “wishes” to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Thanks to generous supporters everyday Make-A-Wish SC is able to grant life-changing wishes.
From the creators of the BIGGEST & BEST Halloween Party, the ORIGINAL & AUTHENTIC Masquerade, The Battle of the Decades Dance Party, BOND— A Prom for Grown Ups and many more fabulous events. We host the ABSOLUTE BEST AND MOST FUN DANCE PARTIES IN THE UPSTATE! #fungroupgvl
Our past parties have been FANTASTIC and this one won’t be an exception, we will have special performances, signature drinks and much more!
Take a look of videos from past parties: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgldlzEtz6Iiq9z366dtmA
Invite your friends and be ready to have a great time while you meet people from 7 different social groups in town…and all for a good cause!
100% of the proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Hors d’oeuvres are included with all ticket purchases, free 360 Video Photo Booth and the best entertainment provided by Complete Weddings SC.
* 2 Full bars serving top shelf liquor, wine and beer and cocktails will be open (cash and credit card accepted).
* Cocktail attire is required., no tennis shoes, no ball caps, no t-shirts.
Zen is the most elegant venue in downtown Greenville, in business for over 14 years under the same ownership.
Invite your friends, come walk the blue carpet and be featured at GESS Magazine!
DO NOT miss the hottest party of the summer!
General Admission Tickets include:
Entry to the party at 7:30pm
Appetizers
VIP Ticket includes:
Early check-in
No wait in line
Access to a lounge area exclusively for VIP ticket holders next to the dance floor.
Reserved seating
Premium Appetizers
Diamond VIP includes:
Open Bar with liquor, wine and beer from 7:30 to 12:30am
Early check-in
No wait in line
Access to a lounge area exclusively for VIP ticket holders next to the dance floor.
Reserved seating
Appetizers
Table for 8 includes:
8 VIP Tickets
Early check-in
No wait in line
Access to a lounge area exclusively for VIP ticket holders next to the dance floor.
Reserved seating table for 8
Premium Appetizer
Spellbound by blues and rock artists at a young age, Tommy Castro picked up a guitar at age ten and never looked back. The B.B. King Entertainer of the Year has curated a sound and style built upon an unshakeable musical foundation – a dynamic mix of guitar-fueled blues, testifying Memphis-soaked soul, Latin-tinged funk and “grab-you-by-the-collar” vocals. In 2012, Castro’s music reached new heights with the formation of The Painkillers, and together Tommy Castro and The Painkillers have become one of the most in-demand live roots music arts performing today.
Tinsley Ellis is a world-renowned Southern blues-rock guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. The road warrior has captivated and amazed fans across the globe with his instantly recognizable sound that melds muscular rock ‘n’ roll and hard blues. His impressive catalog and stellar musicianship have earned him the love and respect of fellow musicians, like Buddy Guy, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Widespread Panic and Joe Bonamassa (who called Ellis “a national treasure”).
July 7th – July 24th 2022
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Led by the incomparable Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
This production is generously sponsored by Rolling Green Village, Jack & Judy Depriester, and Harry & Sheila Bolick.
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
This event costs $50 for general admission and $42 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club. Registration opens here June 15.
Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and many more, We Will Rock You follows two revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world. In an age where algorithms predict our every preference, We Will Rock You is a musical for our time: a fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to individuality.
The number one requested musical from our 2019 show survey: you asked for it, you got it! From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the ‘American’ Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of fear, violence, and prejudice remains one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching, and relevant musical dramas of our time. With a score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story is widely regarded as among the best musicals ever written.
Our Mainstage productions are the top tier of Alchemy Comedy shows. The first half of “Blockbuster Summer” is our love letter to the movie and theater experience with themed scripted sketches and improv comedy games. The second half is a fully improvised movie all inspired by an audience suggestion. This show has a limited run in only June and July 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.
Saturday, July
23, 2022
Annual Juried Exhibition Calling Visual Artists
Brevard Music Center Car Raffle
Cooker Registration Open for 2022 Mauldin BBQ Cook-off
Glow Lyric Theatre 2022 Festival Season
Hot Tomato Summer Food Festival
VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live from the Hub City RR Museum in Spartanburg
Greenville State Farmers Market
Hand up to Hope
Official 2022 Raffle Rules
PROCEEDS
This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350
DRAWING
The drawing will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Monday, November 14, 2022.
TICKETS
The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.
DETAILS
- By entering this raffle, entrants accept and agree to be bound by all the rules, limitations and restrictions set forth here and that their names and/or likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media and may otherwise be used by BMC for publicity purposes.
- The winner may choose a new 2022 Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai prize vehicle from Hunter Automotive Group of Fletcher, NC with an MSRP up to $50,000.
- Vehicle choice will be subject to the current available inventory of the dealer. BMC reserves the right to substitute a Volvo, Subaru, or Hyundai model of equal value.
- The winner is responsible for all taxes, delivery costs, dealer fees, and any options he or she may choose above the vehicle’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) greater than $50,000.
- The gross winnings of the raffle will be reported to the federal and state tax authorities at the MSRP and the winner is responsible for income tax withholding prior to taking title to the prize.
- Individuals may purchase as many tickets as they wish; however, only 1,500 tickets will be sold.
- Participants must be 18 years old or older.
- BMC employees, faculty, and students 18 or older are eligible to participate.
- Winnings are not redeemable for cash.
- If a minimum of 600 tickets is not sold, all ticket holders will receive a full refund and the raffle will not occur.
- BMC does not make or provide any representation, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, in connection with the car and accepts no liability or responsibility regarding the construction or condition of the car.
WINNINGS
Once the winner has selected a prize vehicle, the Dealer will notify BMC of the award vehicle’s MSRP. BMC will calculate the required federal income taxes due. The raffle winner is responsible for remitting the funds to BMC for the federal income tax. Brevard Music Center is required by law to report the base MSRP of the vehicle the winner chooses as gaming income to federal and state authorities and to withhold and deposit federal income taxes equal to 25% of the MSRP less the wager (raffle ticket). The winner’s payment of the federal taxes to BMC will be deposited with the US Federal Treasury and the winner will receive credit for the taxes remitted. In order for the dealer to release the winner’s vehicle, the winner will need to provide the following to BMC:
- A completed form W-9.
- Payment to BMC of the appropriate amount of federal tax withholding in cash or certified check.
Once both of these are received, BMC will authorize the dealer to release the vehicle. The winner will receive a Form W-2G by January 31, 2023 to use in preparing their 2022 income tax return.
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Glow Lyric Theatre presents its 2022 Festival Season, July 15-31 of:
AIDA: Elton John & Tim Rice’s multi-Tony Award winning Rock Musical!
STINNEY: AN AMERICAN EXECUTION: This southern premiere opera tells the tragic story of George Stinney, Jr. from Acolou, SC who, at 14, remains the youngest person ever legally executed in the United States.
CLASSIC BROADWAY: A tour through all of the music that made the Golden Age of musical theatre!
TOMATO SZN IS BACK. AGAIN.
This year’s Hot Tomato Summer is so hot, we’re doing it in two cities, Richmond, VA and Greenville, SC. Join us for a week-long tomato and mayo celebration, featuring unique dishes from local restaurants from mayo-infused cocktails, stacked BLTs, cracker salads, and fried chicken pizzas. Get in on the action by following @dukes_mayonnaise on Instagram and Tag us in your mater-ific meals!
The Bohemian Cafe
Fork and Plough
Good to go Greenville
Grill Marks Main St
Grill Marks Haywood Rd
Larkin’s
The Lazy Goat
Limoncello
Northgate Soda Shop
Resident Diner
Soby’s New South Cuisine
Travelers Rest Farmers Market
Village Kitchen
Duke’s values and supports the Richmond and Greenville restaurant industries, and hopes to continue our partnership with the communities. In addition to our partnership, Duke’s and Sauer Brands will each be donating $5,000 to help support Shalom Farms and Mill Village Farms and raise awareness of the food divide.
The Virtual Railfan cameras were installed on Tuesday, July 6th at the Hub City Railroad Museum. There is one camera looking north and one looking south. The Hub City RR Museum wants to thank the City of Spartanburg for allowing us to install the cameras, and to Virtual Railfan for the install. We have already seen over 300 railfans at one time watching the video feed.
Links to live feeds:
[North Camera feed]
[South Camera feed]
The Greenville State Farmers Market includes retail sheds and farmer stalls that offer a wide variety of locally grown products and specialty goods. Both quality and variety are standards for the volume of products offered for sale at the Greenville State Farmers Market. Market operations continue Monday – Saturday all year long, ceasing for only two holidays: Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Find information about upcoming events and what’s in season at our market’s Facebook page.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday • 7:30 am – 4 pm
Closed on State Holidays
Retail Hours
Monday – Saturday • 8 am – 6 pm
Admission and parking are free
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
How You Can Help…
When you invest in the community by making a gift through the Hand up for Hope, you know you are helping to improve people’s lives and that you’re building a stronger community right here in Spartanburg County. The Spartanburg Opportunity Center relies on financial support from the community for daily operations, general supplies, facility upgrades, and direct assistance to those in need.
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To make a donation with your credit card, click here Donate Now.
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Or write a check payable to Spartanburg Opportunity Center and mail it to: 899 South Pine Street Spartanburg, SC 29302
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As we move into the next phase of this essential project, it will take much needed financial support to provide the services, keep the doors open and bring hope to those who depend on the Spartanburg Opportunity Center. We are hopeful that many of you want to share in the dream of breaking the cycle of poverty and working together for those most in need.