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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Join us at Legacy Square on December 4th for the lighting of the Pickens Christmas Tree with Pickens United in Prayer
https://www.facebook.com/events/279991485951173/
Dr. Beth Morris Motley teaches how a healthy plant-based diet can
prevent and treat heart disease. Registration required. Email [email protected] or call 277-0161 to register.
Please note: This event takes place at the Augusta Road Branch.
100 Lydia Street
Greenville, SC 29605
https://www.facebook.com/events/1411000102364270/
Looking for a fun holiday craft? Join us as Jocie Pots teaches us how to make our own holiday wreaths! Get a group of girlfriends together and see just how easy it is to make a beautiful wreath for your front door (or any door!)
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Angel Light Ministries of Spartanburg will present a benefit concert, ONE FOR BUFFALO, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Wild Wing Café in downtown Spartanburg, beginning at 7 pm. Proceeds from the show and auction will go to Michael Buffalo Smith to help with major medical bills accumulated during three hospital stays since July.
Performers scheduled to appear include: Fayssoux McLean (Emmylou Harris); with Franklin Wilkie (Marshall Tucker Band/Garfeel Ruff); and Kym McKinnon (Electric City Blues Band) ; the Silver Travis Band; Justin McCorkle; Mark Burrell (Toy Caldwell Band); Ronnie Lowery; Teresa Degeer and Dickey Brown of Sweet T Trio; and other surprise guests.
Besides the music, there will be an auction, so be sure to bring cash. Up for auction, a brand new fiddle, signed by the legendary Charlie Daniels; a framed, autographed Slingblade movie poster, from Oscar and Golden Globe winner Billy Bob Thornton; An autographed drumstick from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, the late Bob Burns of Lynyrd Skynyrd). And more. There will also be a raffle for CDs. DVDs, books and more!
Admission is by a minimum donation of $7 (Although we encourage generous donations!)
Buffalo will have his latest books and CDs available for purchase and signing! Makes great Holiday gifts!
Michael Buffalo Smith was born and raised in Spartanburg where he worked for various newspapers, magazines and radio stations. He was graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College and USC Spartanburg, and founded the national music magazines GRITZ and KUDZOO. He is a writer/author with seven books published, the latest of which is From Macon to Jacksonville: More Conversations in Southern Rock (Mercer University Press) which features a foreword by Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke. Smith is also a performer and recording artist. His 2018 album Makin’ it Back to Macon was produced by the legendary Paul Hornsby and features Capricorn Records legend Tommy Talton and an all-star cast.
Smith experienced a string of complications following a surgery in July that have sidelined him temporarily.
Angel Light Ministries is a Christian organization founded by Spartan Timothy Shook in order to help those in need.
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Enrich the lives of homeless women in Greenville
Hey everyone! We’re Anya Gerber and Natalie Geiger and we would love for you to help us enrich the lives of homeless women in Greenville by building self-care packages at our event the evening of Dec. 4, 2018.
We attend NEXT High School, a local charter school located in Greenville, SC focused on impact. As part of our school, students complete what we call i3 projects. These are individual project ideas based on our interest, inquiry, and creating an impact. Our passion lies in community service for those who need it most, so our group is creating care packages for homeless women.
Self-care is vital in keeping mental and emotional stability whether it be a relaxing bath or a hike on a local trail. By taking the time to stop and be present we are taking care of ourselves. In a world that is fast-paced, we must take time to refresh and reset. This isn’t just mental, but it’s also physical: getting sleep, drinking water, eating well. All of these pieces together create a healthier person.
However, many women in the upstate don’t have access to basic necessities, let alone self-care. With over 1,500 homeless women in Greenville, there is an obvious need for help to supply both basic necessities and self-care. And that’s why we need you!
On December 4, 2018, at 7:00 we would love for you to join us for us for an empowering night of helping us craft self-care packages. We’ll be writing letters to the women, creating hair ties and other DIYs, and enjoying live music as well as refreshments. Each ticket covers the cost of a box so you personally will be responsible for self-care of a woman in the upstate. Each box is going to include items like hair ties, deodorant, socks, water bottles, and plenty of other necessities as well as items to relax and refresh.
Not only would your ticket help the women of Greenville, but you would also receive a gift from Chick-fil-a or M. Judson Booksellers and be entered to win prizes from other businesses.
With all of that said, please join us in helping the women of Greenville get the care they need by coming to our event.
Purchase your ticket in the link..
RJ Rockers Brewery will be having Trivia nights once a month for this next year! These games are all free, just make sure to come out and have a good time.
All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.
About the Artist
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”
CHUCK E. CHEESE’S® TO UNVEIL REMODELED GREENVILLE LOCATION
A New Modern Design Plus Special Prizes and Deals Available
What:
On Wed., Dec. 5 Chuck E. Cheese’s® Greenville will celebrate the completion of a major remodel by debuting an enhanced interior and exterior design at a ribbon-cutting event, open to media and members of your community.
This remodel is part of a major nationwide rebranding and your store is one of the first locations of over 500 to get this new look and feel.
Guests who visit the updated Greenville location during the event can celebrate with free slices of cake and enter a raffle to win a free birthday party package (no purchase necessary).
Why:
As the leading family and dining entertainment venue in the U.S., Chuck E. Cheese’s seeks to provide the best possible experience for all guests.
The store will now provide a more updated and modern experience, including:
• A light-up dance floor with hourly live shows and birthday shows
• A remodeled game room featuring new games
• All You Can Play- a whole new way to play where you buy time instead of tokens so you can play as many games as you want with the number of minutes you bought
Chuck E. Cheese’s opened its first location in 1977 and the brand continues to evolve to this day. This remodeled location is a landmark of the brand’s evolution as it continues to provide a modern, clean and fun experience for the entire family.
When: Wed., Dec. 5 at 4:00-6:00 p.m. local time
Where:
Chuck E. Cheese’s
253 CONGAREE ROAD
GREENVILLE, SC 29607
PR Contact: Sara Spencer, [email protected], 312-935-1227
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
Aiken County Clemson Extension is offering a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licensing Prep Course to help better your chances of passing the Commercial Pesticide Certification Exam.
PREP COURSE FEE SCHEDULE per participant:
$100 (Prep Course ONLY. NO study material included)
$125 (includes Core study material)
$140 (includes Core/Cat 3 study material)
$145 (includes Core/Cat 7A study material)
$160 (includes Core/Cat 3/Cat 7A study material)
Prep Course fees do NOT include the Pesticide Certification Exam fee or licensing fees.
EXAM DETAILS:
Contact Holly Lizotte for Pesticide Certification exam details and/or to schedule paper/electronic exam at a testing center.You must pay a fee to the Department of Pesticide Regulation to take the Pesticide Certification Exam.
To register and secure your Prep Course seat and study material:
Contact Vicky Bertagnolli or call the Aiken County Clemson Extension Office at (803) 649-6297Remit your feeCASH or CHECK
Aiken County Clemson Extension, Attn: Prep Course
1555 Richland Avenue East, Suite 500
Aiken, SC 29801CREDIT CARD
https://secure.touchnet.net/C20569_ustores/web/classic/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3150No fees will be accepted at the door. All fees must be prepaid.
Registration for the Prep Course is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to the first 35 paid registrants.
Should you require special accommodations due to a disability, please notify our office ten days prior to the event.
Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.
Group for people with a diagnosed mental illness. Groups are peer led discussions on thriving with a mental illness. Group meets the 1st Wednesday at 2pm at Spartanburg Area Mental Health and the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday at 6pm at St. Matthews Episcopal Church. No registration is needed.
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Take a much needed study break and skate off your stress in Downtown Spartanburg!
*Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate & baked goods at Starbucks (4-7 PM)
*Discounted Skating on the Square ($8 for unlimited skating 3-8 PM)
*Live entertainment
*Door prizes and giveaways!
All you need is a valid student ID from Converse, SCC, SMC, Sherman, USC Upstate, VCOM or Wofford.
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- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.
Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502
The Wednesday night yoga class is for all ages and all levels and is free. A limited number of mats are available if you don’t own one. Contact AV for more details.
Santa is busy this time of year, but in the midst of all this holiday chaos, he always makes time to read letters from children. You’re busy this time of year, too, so why not let us help you write those letters for Santa to read?
On Wednesday, December 5 between 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, stop by M. Judson for candy canes and some help writing your very own letter to Santa. There’s no charge to attend, and we’re offering a 15% discount off one item (any item – you choose!) in the store during that time, too.
Wednesday December 5, 2018
The Firmament Presents
Esseks
FRQ NCY
Mindset
Bromosapien
$20 online
$25 DOS
https://www.facebook.com/events/870696383124063/
Greenville Jazz Collective Jazz Jam at Chicora Alley is happening the 1st Wednesday of each month from 8pm-11pm! Bring your instrument and play or just sit and listen while you dine!