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Thursday, December 26, 2019
Spamilton: An American Parody
Dec 26 @ 1:00 pm
Peace Center

Brace yourself for a Singing, Dancing, Comedy Revolution that is chock-full of references to the wonderful world of Broadway!

From the creator of Forbidden Broadway comes the parody of the most talked about Broadway musical phenomenon of the 21st century. Not simply a send-up of the original, this story is interspersed with outrageous references to Chicago, West Side Story, The King And I, Sweeney Todd, and more! Even the stars of the original cast are comically eviscerated and joined by caricatures of living Broadway legends like Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Barbra Streisand, and Bernadette Peters.

Whether you’re a Broadway aficionado or just like to laugh, there’s something for everyone in this fresh, new musical parody!

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Dec 26 @ 2:00 pm
Leiman Mainstage at Flat Rock Playhouse
Winter Break Family Fun
Dec 26 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Winter is the perfect time for exploring the Park. Leafless trees make for more places to enjoy the views and picture taking. Chimney Rock celebrates this winter break by offering our popular Family Animal Encounters for this one week, too. Join us daily at 2pm to hear what our Animal Educators would be doing if they were still living on the wilder side during these chillier months ahead.

Cost: Included with admission

https://www.facebook.com/events/224185315135991/?event_time_id=224185328469323

Winter Break Family Fun
Dec 26 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Winter is the perfect time for exploring the Park. Leafless trees make for more places to enjoy the views and picture taking. Chimney Rock celebrates this winter break by offering our popular Family Animal Encounters for this one week, too. Join us daily at 2pm to hear what our Animal Educators would be doing if they were still living on the wilder side during these chillier months ahead.

Cost: Included with admission

https://www.facebook.com/events/224185315135991/

Thursday Hoppy Hour
Dec 26 @ 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=394065908072182

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Dec 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Bryson City Depot

About This Trip

Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2018 and we hope to see you in 2019! 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 8, 2019, and operates through December 31, 2019.

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hollywild Animal Park

Holiday Lights Safari at Hollywild

Dec. 8-12 – 6 pm to 9 pm

Dec. 13-14 – 6 pm to 10 pm (Fri/Sat)

Dec. 15-19 – 6 pm to 9 pm

Dec. 20-23 – 6 pm to 10 pm (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon)

Dec. 24- Jan. 4 – 6 pm to 9:00 pm

Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Night, New Years Eve & New Years Day!

~  COST ~

$6.00 per person

Children under 24 months are admitted free

~ OPTIONAL ~

Admission into the “Deer Forest” is $10.00 per vehicle (regardless of vehicle size and number of people.)

This fee includes one bag of animal food. More food available for purchase.

Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tryon International Equestrian Center

Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland

Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland presented by Ingles
Tryon Resort is thrilled to be the newest location on the Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland circuit. This two-mile journey weaves through hundreds of thousands of animated Christmas lights coordinated to music for an estimated 30 minutes of holiday enchantment. The Wonderland also features giant, custom-built displays of Santa and his pals on vacation in the mountains, hang gliding, rock climbing, ice fishing, lounging around the campfire, and more. This playful portion of the show is sure to please everyone, young to old.

The tour finishes in Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village filled with more fun for the whole family. The tour is $25 per carload with additional pricing for group vans and buses available. Tickets are available online in advance or at the exhibit entrance, and discount tickets are available at any Ingles location. Tours are self-driven and open from 6pm-10pm seven days a week beginning November 15, 2019 and ending on January 5, 2020.

Winterlight
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kanuga

A unique chance for high school students and recent high school graduates to spend time bonding with other youth leaders from around the country. Ring in the new year by exploring your beliefs and sharing your thoughts with a warm Christian community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/419870008556243/?event_time_id=419870021889575

Winterlight
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kanuga

A unique chance for high school students and recent high school graduates to spend time bonding with other youth leaders from around the country. Ring in the new year by exploring your beliefs and sharing your thoughts with a warm Christian community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/419870008556243/

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Dec 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Bryson City Depot

About This Trip

Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2018 and we hope to see you in 2019! 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 8, 2019, and operates through December 31, 2019.

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Dec 26 @ 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.

Music Bingo at The Flat Spartanburg (Spartanburg, SC)
Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 27 @ 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=610468432691837

Trivia with David & Co. each Thursday!
Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery

Form teams and alliances, and get ready to #think and #drink. Trivia night starts at 7PM!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2518086264887915/?event_time_id=2518086398221235

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

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Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:00PM and 7:30PM
Fridays 8:00PM
Saturdays 2:00PM and 8:00PM
Sundays 2:00PM

 

A family tradition has come home for the holidays. An all-new production. Sure to delight and entertain.  Join us for the celebration

City Dance
Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Spamilton: An American Parody
Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Brace yourself for a Singing, Dancing, Comedy Revolution that is chock-full of references to the wonderful world of Broadway!

From the creator of Forbidden Broadway comes the parody of the most talked about Broadway musical phenomenon of the 21st century. Not simply a send-up of the original, this story is interspersed with outrageous references to Chicago, West Side Story, The King And I, Sweeney Todd, and more! Even the stars of the original cast are comically eviscerated and joined by caricatures of living Broadway legends like Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Barbra Streisand, and Bernadette Peters.

Whether you’re a Broadway aficionado or just like to laugh, there’s something for everyone in this fresh, new musical parody!

Friday, December 27, 2019
Bon Secours Festival of Trees
Dec 27 all-day
Downtown Greenville

Each year, the St. Francis Foundation celebrates the holiday season with the Greenville community and area visitors through the St. Francis Festival of trees. This event offers holiday magic and many surprises. Enjoy the beauty of the holiday season by strolling through spectacularly decorated trees lining the interior of four hotels in downtown Greenville. 

Hyatt Regency Greenville, Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown, Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville Downtown @ RiverPlace, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace

Cirque du Soleil AXEL 30% Holiday Sale
Dec 27 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Go beyond extraordinary this holiday with tickets to Cirque du Soleil AXEL coming to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on February 13-16!

Experience a new electrifying, world-class ice skating with
breathtaking acrobatics and save 30% off tickets.

Hurry! This offer is available online on now through January 2.

*Offer valid on select seats. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Additional fees apply.

Skating on the Square Spartanburg
Dec 27 all-day
Morgan Square

Skating on the Square

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