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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Auditions will be held at the Education Building located at 1855 Little River Road in Flat Rock on Friday, Jan. 10th and Saturday, Jan. 11th. Participants from all experience levels are welcome, from the young to the young at heart, rookies or seasoned veterans. Roles are both human and animal characters. For more information, including character lists and audition materials, visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
Friday, January 10 th 4pm-7pm Saturday, January 11 th 10am-2pm Callbacks will be held Tuesday, January 14th 4pm-7pm
Swamp Rabbits Hockey offers fantastic fun for the whole family! The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play in the South Division of the Eastern Conference of the ECHL, the premiere AA hockey league. The Swamp Rabbits play 36 home games (October-April) and offer endless entertainment opportunities! For more information on Swamp Rabbits hockey, visit swamprabbits.com. Proud affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes.
Bill Engvall is a Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum-selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country.
Engvall was part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy Tour and concert films, which sold over nine million units and received a Grammy nomination. He also starred in The WB’s hit sketch comedy show Blue Collar TV and in several solo specials for Comedy Central. In 2012, he reunited with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy on the Them Idiots Whirled Tour, which aired as a special on CMT.
He previously starred in and executive produced the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show. His other TV credits include Last Man Standing, Bounty Hunters, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, and Country Fried Home Videos. Engvall was also a contestant on season 17 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and as a fan favorite, he made it to the finals.
Engvall’s first album, Here’s Your Sign, is certified platinum and held the #1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks. His second album, Dorkfish, also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart, as did his subsequent comedy albums. He has written several books, including his 2007 autobiography, Bill Engvall – Just A Guy. In 1992, he won the American Comedy Award for “Best Male Stand-up Comedian.”
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liantly explore vital human stories. In the latest production from The Warehouse Theatre she turns the focus
worked locally, cities and other landmarks of the Upstate region play key elements in the show.
THE HEATH features hallmarks of Gunderson’s work with a powerful female character driving the action and a
wide array of elements from science to Shakespeare to banjo aiding the story as it springs to life. THE HEATH
explores the relationship between a grandfather and granddaughter who are different in every possible way
and uses that framework to plumb the depths of how we reconcile dissimilarities in those we love.
The charming, heartwarming play will feature one of Greenville’s most popular performers, Miranda Barnett,
who originated the leading role of the narrator in the world premiere at Merrimack Repertory Theatre earlier
this year. Barnett taught herself banjo in order to embody Gunderson’s protagonist on stage.
day is January 12th at 3:00pm with tickets being sold on a first come, first serve basis starting at 2:15pm.
Season Subscribers:– Get early access to our new season tickets and information– Save 20-30% off normal ticket prices– Get additional discounts on extra tickets– Park in a preferred parking zone– Avoid ticket purchase or exchange fees
For 2020 subscriptions, please call our box office at 828.693.0731.
Single tickets go on sale Monday, January 13.
To purchase single tickets, please call the box office or visit our website!
Regular Hours
Monday – Thursday 3 – 8 pm
Friday 2 – 10
Saturday 11a – 10 pm
Sunday 12-8
Special Holiday Hours
December 20 – January 5th 11am – 10pm (excluding holiday hours listed below)
Thanksgiving Day 4-10 pm
Christmas Eve 12-8pm
Christmas Day 3 – 10 pm
New Years Eve 11am – 10 pm
New Years Day 2pm-10 pm
Martin Luther King Jr Day (Closing Day) 11a – 10p
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW yayyy!
Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!
MAY 14-17, 2020
1st Place – $2,500
2nd Place – $750
3rd Place – $500
Spartanburg, South Carolina – Local senior living community, Summit Hills is currently accepting applicants for their annual Silver Pen Writing Competition. This writing competition will award three local high school seniors with scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500. This year, the essay topic is “Discuss an accomplishment, event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.” Participants are required to submit an essay with a minimum of 1,000 words, application form and transcript.
The Members at Summit Hills play an integral role as judges in the competition. “It’s a great scholarship opportunity and way to connect our Members with the local community,” said Regina Fargis, Summit Hills Executive Director. “The students submit their essays based on the topic and our Members sit on a panel of judges, where they assess and score the entries based on the set criteria”. Once the winners are selected, they are invited to a dinner celebration where they meet the judges and are recognized for their achievements. The winners will participate in a special ceremony where they are awarded their scholarship money, a framed certificate and an engraved silver pen with their name.
Entries must be received by February 14, 2020. The complete rules, eligibility and submission information for The Silver Pen Competition are available on the official website, www.silverpen-slc.com . Summit Hills is an all-inclusive luxury retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
Race Day: Saturday, January 11, 2020
DETAILS FROM 2019 EVENT, WILL BE UPDATED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE:
Start Time: 7:15 am (Full) / 7:30 am (Half)
Race Location: Fishburne St in front of Burke High School at 244 President St, Charleston, SC 29403 (marathon start)
Yes, CBR has a discount code (it will be available after Early Bird prices end…Early Bird is the best available price!)! Please join this FB event (to help promote the race and our team) and then message us for the discount code.
Join team Charleston Beer Runners as we run the O2 Fitness Charleston Marathon® – 10th Anniversary! Runners & walkers (of all distances), volunteers and cheering squads all welcome! This race benefits Engaging Creative Minds, a local non-profit that works with South Carolina’s public schools to provide creative learning opportunities that encourage imagination and innovation to help students achieve academically, stay engaged in school and succeed in life.
Our FB event is to help CBR organize and create support for the Charleston Marathon. Please join if you will be participating in ANY WAY (even if you are not running)!
REGISTRATION INFO:
Use the CBR discount code to get 10% off your registration (the code is available after Jan 31, 2019):
https://charlestonmarathon.com/register/
–Join team Charleston Beer Runners when you register! (*see discussion for example registration)
VOLUNTEER/CHEER INFO:
–We need people to help cheer on the course–seeing friendly faces (& signs) provides support and helps make the race more enjoyable (plus when runners shed clothing, it’s nice to be able to pass things off to a friend during the race).
–If you plan on being out on the course, please post IN THIS EVENT where you plan on being (mile marker & intersections), if you will have anything to make you easily identifiable (clothing/signs), if you will be taking pictures (yes, please!) and if you are willing to help collect clothing along the course (usually helpful along the first 2-5 miles of the course).
RACE INFO:
This race has the option for the full, half or the Shrimp n’ Grits 5k. Everyone gets the grits, beer/mimosas, medals and shirts! The swag for this race last year was pretty sweet.
–5K: starts at the corner of Shipbuilding Way and Noisette Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29405, 8:00 am
–Half & Full: starts at Fishburne St in front of Burke High School at 244 President St, Charleston, SC 29403, 7:15 am
–All races end at Riverfront Park.
POST-RACE MEET-UP:
This year the race ends at Riverfront Park–because of the new location we don’t know what the race finish layout will be like…join our FB event, we’ll announce in there where everyone will meet up (it’s most likely going to be near the beer tent or one of the large sculptures or flags).
POST-RACE PARTY:
After the race is over, let’s plan on heading to Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. for a CBR brewery takeover! Bring your Race Bib and Medal with you for a CBR special! Group photo and toast will be at 3:30 pm in the courtyard in front of the brewery.
Join our party event: [[link will go here]]
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The O2 Fitness Charleston Marathon®, which benefits Engaging Creative Minds, returns for its 10th anniversary on January 11, 2020! Join us for the marathon, half marathon, 5K, or youth marathon that showcases one of the best cities in the world. Register today at charlestonmarathon.com! #CharlestonMarathon
Early-bird registration thru January 31:
• Marathon: $59
• Half Marathon: $49
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The exhibit of about 40 pieces of art is housed in the facility’s newly renamed and largest gallery—“The Solomon Gallery.” It opened Tuesday, Jan. 7, and will close Saturday, Feb. 29. It features the work of Janet Kozachek, Janet Orselli, Lee Malerich, and Nathaniel Wallace. The public may view the 2-D and 3-D art at no charge Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit’s reception will be Thursday, Jan. 16, 5-9 p.m., during the city’s monthly ArtWalk.
Auditions will be held at the Education Building located at 1855 Little River Road in Flat Rock on Friday, Jan. 10th and Saturday, Jan. 11th. Participants from all experience levels are welcome, from the young to the young at heart, rookies or seasoned veterans. Roles are both human and animal characters. For more information, including character lists and audition materials, visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
Friday, January 10 th 4pm-7pm Saturday, January 11 th 10am-2pm Callbacks will be held Tuesday, January 14th 4pm-7pm
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Hosting
New Members Show to Kick Off New Year
Artists Collective | Spartanburg is hosting its annual new-members show Tuesday, Jan. 7, through Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, featuring the artwork of 10 members who joined the agency during 2019. Titled Hit Refresh, the show includes
• Chuck Bishop
• Alana Hall
• James Weber
• Chuck Frank
• Andrew Dally
• Tyler Hill
• Alison Levin-Rector
• Erin and PINATOVA O’Neal
• Leanne Flowers.
Their work is on display for free public viewing Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A free and public reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, 5-9 p.m., during the city’s monthly ArtWalk.
“Being one of the first two exhibitions for Artists Collective | Spartanburg since we rebranded, Hit Refresh is most appropriate,” Chair Beth Regula said. “We are introducing 10 new artists who have joined our ranks during the past year, and they represent a very diverse and creative group of individuals. This is the perfect time to see the changes that are taking place at our facility and to see the output of people who are forging ahead in their creative work.”
Don’t miss the newest cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as they cruise into the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina International Auto Show January 10 – 12. Close the loop on your auto research, experience the latest in-car technology and see the most stunning customs and exotics the market has to offer. Showgoers are also invited to take their favorite vehicle for a spin, with dozens of the latest models available for test drives!
Representatives from participating automotive manufacturers will be at the show to answer questions and provide information on the latest vehicles. The South Carolina International Auto Show is presented by Motor Trend Auto Shows, the nation’s largest auto show producer.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/SCAutoShow
Hashtag: #SCAutoShow
Register for a FREE one-year subscription to Motor Trend with your online ticket order or box office purchase, sponsored by South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association.
| Friday, January 10 | 10 am – 9 pm |
| Saturday, January 11 | 10 am – 9 pm |
| Sunday, January 12 | 10 am – 5 pm |
The exhibit features selected pieces from one of the world’s finest collections of over 600 historic brass instruments from the Joe and Joella Utley Collection of Spartanburg, SC. In collaboration with the National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, South Dakota, which will soon house the Utley Collection, Dr. Sabine Klaus, curator of the Utley Collection, worked closely with Tom Strange, Curator and Artistic Director of the Carolina Music Museum to prepare the exhibit.
Tuesday – Saturday 10-5 Sunday 1-5
United Community Bank Ice on Main, located in the heart of downtown Greenville, is an open-air ice skating rink. Since 2011, more than 86,000 skaters and countless spectators have enjoyed Greenville’s favorite holiday tradition.
Come out from November through January every year, to celebrate the holiday season with one of America’s favorite winter traditions – ice skating!
Operating Hours
Monday – Thursday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
School Break Hours
Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, January 5:
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Holiday Hours
Wednesday, Nov. 27: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 29: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year’s Eve: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
New Year’s Day: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, January 19: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Martin Luther King Day/Closing Day: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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!
Here is some more info about this hunt:
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!
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.
In Her Shoes is a program to inspire young women to be future leaders! In Her Shoes will provide an opportunity for young ladies to hear from local women that are leaders in their male dominated careers. The event includes the program, refreshments and the Furman Lady Paladins Basketball game on January 11.