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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
West Marches At Dry Falls
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Dry Falls Brewing Co.

Dry Falls Village has been isolated for as long as anyone can remember. Her inhabitants grow weary and thirst for adventure. Now, they decide, is the time to venture into the wilderness and explore!

Do you have what it takes to brave the dangers of the unknown? Will you steel yourself and venture to uncover sights unseen? Can you handle what lies beyond the borders of the village?

This is West Marches!

The Bearded Dragons Inn hosts their weekly West Marches game. This is a drop in game for all to join. If you have never played before come and join us. Our amazing community will teach you all you need to know. If you have years, or even decades of experience stop on by as well as you’ll experience a whole new style of play. For more information check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/west-marches-at-dry-falls/home

Please note that this game is family friendly but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

https://www.facebook.com/events/401870287020606/?event_time_id=401870417020593

Thursday, October 3, 2019
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company’s 2nd Annual Video Contest
Oct 3 all-day
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company’s 2nd Annual Video Contest where we create a contest for local filmmakers with three Jury Award cash prizes is now open to submissions.
The 2019 contest is to create a fake movie trailer that is between 30-60 seconds in length.
Also, just like our 2018 contest we are giving all qualifying entries a $25 Asheville Brewing Co. gift card that is good to use at any of our three locations.  No other contest actually pays filmmakers to enter.
After 20+ years of giving WNC great pizza, beer and movies we are thrilled to provide this annual contest supporting the filmmakers of the future.
Here are some bullet points of the contest details:
  • Length of the fake movie trailers must be between 30-60 seconds.
  • The fake movie trailers can be any of any genre, but must follow the rules and content guidelines to qualify (link below). Please stress this.
  • It is open to all ages, and any resident of Western North Carolina.
  • Submissions are now open and the deadline to submit a video is Sunday, November 10th at 11:59pm.
  • Qualifying entries will be shared on our Facebook/Instagram pages and also will play in our pre-show entertainment before movies at our Merrimon movie theater.
  • JURY AWARDS = $300 for 1st Place / $150 for 2nd Place / $100 for 3rd Place
  • PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS = We’ll post all of the qualifying videos to both our Facebook and Instagram pages, and let the public vote on their favorites. The winners receive Asheville Brewing Co. gift cards.
Please direct people to the video contest web page below on our website for all the rules and guidelines:
All questions can be emailed to:
Thomas Rhett Concert
Oct 3 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Thomas Rhett will make a stop in Greenville, SC on his “Very Hot Summer Tour 2019” this fall. Country star revealed that fellow American country singers Dustin Lynch and Russell Dickerson will join him on tour. Making the tour even more special is inclusion of Thomas Rhett’s father, fellow country star Rhett Akins, creating a recipe for a memorable slew of concerts.

Storytime at Fiction Addiction
Oct 3 @ 10:30 am
Fiction Addiction

Fiction Addiction Storytime

Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 every Thursday morning at 10:30am.

Bring your preschool children to Fiction Addiction for a free weekly storytime reading. Call us at 864-675-0540 or email us at [email protected] for the name of the book we will be reading each week. Children will also receive a coloring page associated with the story.

Visit : fictionaddiction.com

Heritage Days at the Depot, Education Days
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Belton Area Museum Association

This award-winning living history event showcases the skills and craftsmanship of 18th and 19th century pioneers. Fifteen heritage skills artisans and historical interpreters present hands-on instruction to school children in grades 2 – 5 in Anderson County, and students in the surrounding districts and homeschool students are invited to join by registration and attend for a nominal fee.

History becomes a tangible and memorable experience as students gain first-hand knowledge through interactive presentations.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1226662530815506/

Heritage Days at the Depot, Education Days
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Belton Area Museum Association

This award-winning living history event showcases the skills and craftsmanship of 18th and 19th century pioneers. Fifteen heritage skills artisans and historical interpreters present hands-on instruction to school children in grades 2 – 5 in Anderson County, and students in the surrounding districts and homeschool students are invited to join by registration and attend for a nominal fee.

History becomes a tangible and memorable experience as students gain first-hand knowledge through interactive presentations.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1226662530815506/?event_time_id=1226662534148839

Fall Foliage Photography Contest
Oct 3 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Capture photos of your friends and family members enjoying the vivid hues of fall and enter them into our photo contest. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

No additional costs to enter.

The first-place winner will receive an overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to the Park, brunch for two at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

The contest’s second-place winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at the Old Rock Cafe and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

Chimney Rock’s Facebook followers will select the People’s Choice Award winner. Followers will have a week to like and share their favorite photo from an album of Winter Photo Contest entries posted on the Park’s Facebook page at facebook.com/chimneyrockparknc. The People’s Choice Award Winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at Old Rock Cafe and their photo will be featured on the Park’s Facebook page.

Shutterbugs interested in capturing Mother Nature’s wintry beauty can do so by entering Friday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Park’s winter hours.

All entries must be submitted to [email protected] or to the Parks’ Facebook page through Facebook messenger.

https://www.facebook.com/events/453143675217439/?event_time_id=453143718550768

NC State Theatre Garden Club Plant Sale for Flat Rock Playhouse
Oct 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
The Utley Collection of Brass Instruments
Oct 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Carolina Music Museum

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

Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Oct 3 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
220 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States

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!

Thursday Hoppy Hour
Oct 3 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
RJ Rockers Brewery

Join us every Thursday from 3-7pm for Hoppy Hour at RJ Rockers Brewery & The Silo. Your first beer is on us with the purchase of a food item and cans are $3 each. Yes, we said FREE BEER. #SeeYouAtSilo #BrewedInTheBURG

https://www.facebook.com/events/394065761405530/?event_time_id=394065868072186

Fall Open House- Free
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Shorindokai Karate

This event is a FREE community event. So come on out and have some food, fun, and a chance to win a prize! We will be discussing bullying prevention, becoming more confident, and having separate self-defense classes for kids (ages 5+) and adults.

Semi-Wild Women’s Night
Oct 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards

Ladies, please join us the first Thursday of every month** for great wine, great friends, and lots of fun!

**July’s event will not be held because of the 4th.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2190909954570744/?event_time_id=2190909987904074

Blue Jeans & Pearls – Back Porch Tales
Oct 3 @ 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm
First Baptist North Spartanburg

Join us for Hope Remains Ranch Annual Banquet, Blue Jeans & Pearls – Back Porch Tales. Doors open and dinner begins at 5:45pm with the program beginning at 6:30pm. All proceeds will go to support Hope Remains Ranch in the mission to be a place where youth, families and adults are transformed through the hope found in Jesus Christ using counseling, mentoring and equine therapy.

If you’re interested in being a sponsor of Blue Jeans & Pearls, we’d love to hear from you now so we can be sure to recognize you or your business in advance of our event. Message us or call 864-249-3532 and we’ll provide the details.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1344697549041008/

Irish Session at Triskelion
Oct 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

Irish Session at Triskelion!
( Every first and third Thursday of the month)

A session is a community celebration of traditional Celtic Music and an exploration of a vast, colorful, musical world that originates from Ireland, Scotland and the other Celtic nations.

The tunes start at 6:30 and the final set will finish by 8:30; every first and third Thursday of the month.

All skill levels are welcome, beginners are invited and it is free to the public. We will mainly be playing dance tunes from the Irish music tradition, but certainly not strictly!

If you are interested in playing traditional Celtic music, please come join us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/137638900463983/?event_time_id=137638963797310

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Oct 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

Alabama
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Colonial Life Arena

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 29 Mar 2019 at 10:00 AM

Fan Club Presale : Wed, 27 Mar 2019 at 10:00 AM

Outback Presale : Thu, 28 Mar 2019 at 10:00 AM

Venue Presale : Thu, 28 Mar 2019 at 10:00 AM

Media Presale : Thu, 28 Mar 2019 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum Presale : Wed, 27 Mar 2019 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum : Fri, 29 Mar 2019 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/437772753663665/

Music Bingo at The Flat Spartanburg (Spartanburg, SC)
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm
The Flat Spartanburg

Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at The Flat Spartanburg. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/610468289358518/?event_time_id=610468396025174

Thomas Rhett & Dustin Lynch – Greenville, SC
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Thomas Rhett announces ‘Very Hot Summer Tour’ with Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson & Rhett Akins → http://bit.ly/thomasrhettconcert

https://www.facebook.com/events/742926959407557/

Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch & Russell Dickerson
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville, SC

https://www.facebook.com/events/1574056762740263/