Events Calendar
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Steven Isserlis and Mishka Rushdie Momen: Live from Wigmore Hall
Don’t miss a stunning recital by cellist Steven Isserlis (BMC 2021 guest artist) and pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen (BMC 2021 guest artist). The British duo performed music of Kabalevsky, Janáček, and Shostakovich. This concert was recorded live at Wigmore Hall in January 2021.
In the premier episode of the WIL Listen podcast, we commemorate Black History Month with Anita Garrett’s interview of author Claudia Smith Brinson about her book Stories of Struggle: The Clash Over Civil Rights in South Carolina.
Stories of Struggle is a book of South Carolina stories. Stories of hate, intimidation, violence and murder. And stories of devotion, courage, and perseverance. Stories of lesser-known civil rights leaders and individuals dedicated to making better lives for their children, despite their activism resulting in physical abuse, punishment, loss of livelihood, and families torn apart. These intimate stories, both heartbreaking and inspiring, shine a light on the progress achieved by nonviolent civil rights activists while also revealing white South Carolinians’ often violent resistance to change. Claudia shares the stories of sacrifice of these brave, modest, benevolent, courageous and dedicated leaders, and how the progress they produced offers hope for the future.
Claudia Smith Brinson worked as a journalist for more than 30 years in Florida, Greece, and South Carolina. Her accolades include dozens of state and regional awards for excellence. She held the Harriet Gray Blackwell Endowed Professorship at Columbia College for a decade, where she designed and led the Writing for Print and Digital Media program. She is the mother of two and mentor to many.
Anita Garrett is a management consultant and image activist who has worked in the fields of philanthropy and business development for more than 25 years. She is a founding board member of SC Women in Leadership. Her career reflects a marriage of her passion for social justice, gender equity and resource development and her desire to be a voice for marginalized communities. For her unwavering leadership efforts, Anita has received numerous awards.
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.
Visit : fictionaddiction.com
PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY: Greenville, SC Center – Donate Blood – The Blood Connection
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Volunteers are needed for
the food pantry this coming
week:
T, W- both shifts
Th – morning
Volunteers are also needed
T & Th to provide dinner for
the VITA volunteers.
Items needed for the Food Pantry: Green beans
Spaghetti Sauce
Dried Beans
Canned Meat
Mashed Potatoes
Cornbread Mix
Rice
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter. Updated PPP guidance outlining Program changes to enhance its effectiveness and accessibility was released on January 6 in accordance with the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act.
This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses through March 31, 2021, and by allowing certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan. U.S. Small Business Administration at [email protected] or (202) 270-3876
. We are partnering with CommunityWorks to encourage eligible Spartanburg businesses to apply for PPP funds. Businesses looking for additional information can also contact their banking partner.
Walk your way to wellness! Come join a walk around the 1/4 mile concourse at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Come by on your lunch break, or if you’re looking for a way to get active on your free afternoon!
Learn more about what it means to be a volunteer for Meals on Wheels of Greenville. With the rise in COVID-19 cases in our community, Meals on Wheels of Greenville will continue to offer virtual volunteer orientations every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to choose from a variety of opportunities available based on their schedules and preferences.
Each orientation will cover volunteer opportunities, specifications regarding meal delivery, and rules and regulations. Sessions typically run for 30 minutes. At the end of each orientation, volunteers will work with Volunteer Services on assignments and scheduling. Please call 864-233-6565
To stimulate sales and make way for new art, the Collective will have an “Art Warehouse Sale” in February 2021. Patrons can expect to see select items marked down by as much as 50 percent in Galleries II and III on the main floor. (They can also see the exhibition The Art of Survival, a collective of art that was created during the pandemic by various artists. It is being held over through the end of February in the Solomon Gallery.)
The sale will start Tuesday, Feb. 2, and will continue through Saturday, Feb. 27. The work can be seen Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There is no entrance fee, however, everyone must abide by safety guidelines set forth to stop the COVID pandemic, including the use of facemasks and staying socially distant from each other.
Picasso, a Ringgold, or a Matisse? This is your opportunity! Some of Spartanburg’s finest visual artists have come together for this incredible exhibition showcasing their talents and skills by replicating popular paintings from the Western canon as well as more contemporary works.
by The Arkwright Foundation, Bagwell Fence, Carolina Alliance Bank, Caroline + Brooks Crenshaw, Susan W. + Russel Floyd, Susu + George Dean Johnson Jr, Vicki + Tom Nederostek, and Margaret + George Nixon.
January 16 – April 17, 2021
Lucy first pulled the football away from Charlie Brown on November 16, 1952. Known as “The Fall Classic” it became a rite of autumn in American pop culture. The annual “pulling away of the football” was shown nearly every year through the run of the Peanuts comic strip. Artist Charles M. Schulz created nearly 50 years of unique endings to the famous football gag.
The Upcountry History Museum in partnership with the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center will host Pigskin Peanuts, a retrospective exhibition that examines Schulz’s love of the game. Greenville, South Carolina will be the final stop on the Pigskin Peanuts international tour.
The 3000 square foot exhibit showcases Peanuts football-themed comic strips, artifacts and ephemera to illustrate how sports, specifically football, evolved and played a role in the Peanuts comics.
Charlie Brown’s missed kick wasn’t the only Peanuts football story. The exhibition, divided into five sections, examines the evolution of football in the Peanuts stories including Vintage Pigskin, The Fall Classic, Snoopy’s Gridiron Tales, Woodstock Plays Football, and Girls Rule (Sally, Peppermint Patty and Marcie).
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The Goodrum Family, photo by Suzanne Camarata
Thank you Suzanne Camarata of The Gallery at Flat Rock whose Porch Portraits sessions raised $2835 for the Playhouse! Suzanne began this series when the pandemic made traditional photo sessions a challenge and inspired photographers used social distancing to create a new way to capture memories. “Porch Portraits by Suzanne brings the fun of a casual, light-hearted photoshoot right to your home – literally to your front porch or in your front yard. ” Suzanne is continuing her sessions this year, so make sure to visit the link below to get (or gift) a session today.
Into the Light by Cynthia Wilson; one of the many works in this exhibit.
The Gallery at Flat Rock Offers Virtual and In-Person Exhibit
On January 21, The Gallery at Flat Rock opened their latest exhibit, Transcendence: An Artistic Celebration of the U.N. International Year of Peace and Trust. The in-person and virtual exhibit features, “over two dozen Gallery at Flat Rocks artists, who will each provide one artwork for the show that they believe evokes themes of peace and mutual trust among members of humanity.”
Winter Hours:
Wed – Sat 11am – 4pm
Sun 11am – 3pm
Open by appointment
or by chance
(Anderson County Library) Adults: Discuss a book that you have read recently and get recommendations from others.
Now, you can take home seeds from the Pop-Up Seed Library during your visit to select Library System locations. This condensed version of the Seed Library offers Library patrons the opportunity to check out up to five packets of seeds per visit.
Presented in partnership with All in Together
Through this interactive virtual workshop, you will learn about Community Leadership as a tool to create positive change. You will identify your strengths as a civic leader and how to use those strengths to achieve your goals. There are many civic leadership styles and we want to help you find what works for you and provide you with resources to become your type of civic leader in a safe, fun, and accessible space. In the workshop you will:
- – learn about leadership in a community context
- – understand the importance of leaders and community/civic leaders in the process of creating positive change
- – identify your community leadership style, strengths and opportunity areas
- – understand how to collaborate in a team as a leader or supporter based on the different styles and strengths
This is a 1-hour interactive virtual workshop that includes individual and group exercises. Please bring paper and a pen/pencil since we will have some quick and fun exercises. No previous knowledge about the topics is required; this is an introductory workshop for all people interested in civic engagement at a local level.
The new Mars rover will be landing in Jezero Crater on this day! We will begin coverage 45 minutes prior to the landing for review and questions. Then we will witness live the landing sequence operations from NASA’s JPL Mission Control Center. Join us to be part of the emotion and excitement for this historic event! Suitable for ages 13+.
Registration is required for this live event.
Ten at the Top will be hosting TATT CHAT sessions every other week to provide an opportunity to hear from leaders from across the Upstate around key local, regional and state issues.
Guest Speaker: Tiffany Tate/Aimee Redick, Upstate Alliance “Skill Up” Initiative