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Tuesday, March
18, 2025
Formed in 1985 as the antidote to mindless pop, egocentric rock, and the indulgent, bluster of the music business, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain donned black tuxedos, and began giving ‘concerts’ in tiny rooms above old pubs.
Four decades (and 400,000,000 plucks) later they’re still thrilling audiences with their off-beat humour and four-stringed virtuosity from Tasmania to the Arctic Circle, Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall.
There are no drums, pianos, backing tracks, guitars, or banjos, no pitch shifters or electronic trickery – just an astonishing revelation of the rich palette of orchestration afforded by ukuleles and a menagerie of voices in a collision of post-punk performance and old classics.
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway, all played on the ‘bonsai guitar”.
Peace Center Hall
2024—Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and musician Gregory Alan Isakov will embark on a special headline tour next year, featuring Isakov and his band performing with full symphony orchestras in each city. Newly confirmed stops include Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Chicago’s The Auditorium, Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Charleston’s Gaillard Center, Atlanta’s Atlanta Symphony Hall (two nights), and Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall among others.
Wednesday, March
19, 2025
Classical crossover star Matteo is blazing a trail, selling out tours in Europe, North America and Australia. From his first appearance on single ‘Fall On Me’ with his father, Andrea Bocelli in 2018, to singing a reimagined version of ‘Time To Say Goodbye’ with new composition from Hans Zimmer at the 2024 Oscars.
Matteo has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages. His ‘Night With Matteo’ tour has sold out globally-renowned venues including the Sydney Opera House and the Country Music Hall of Fame. He has sung for His Majesty Charles III and Queen Camilla, President Biden and opened for musical legend Lionel Richie. His debut live performance at age 18 was at Rome’s Colosseum, and in 2018 he and his father released ‘Fall on Me,’ a stirring duet amassing over 400 million global streams to date.
Following the success of his recent collaboration ‘Falling Back’ with Polish superstar sanah, Matteo recently unveiled his new single ‘If I Knew,’ featuring multi-platinum and Oscar-nominated artist, Sofia Carson. This heartfelt duet marks another significant step in Matteo’s career, as he continues to forge his own genre, following the success of his self-titled debut album, ‘Matteo.’
‘Matteo’ displays all the facets of his artistry—not just his strong yet vulnerable vocal style, but his songwriting as well. The record also features the singer’s hero, Ed Sheeran, who wrote ‘Chasing Stars’ for Matteo, a sweeping ballad that shows off his upper register.
Thursday, March
20, 2025
Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians. Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin. The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing goose-bump-excitement to audiences around the world.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
Friday, March
21, 2025
Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians. Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin. The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing goose-bump-excitement to audiences around the world.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
Tickets are available at the GSP International Airport Box Office located at the arena from the on sale through show day while supplies last. Box Office hours vary but we are generally open M-F 10AM-2PM.
Saturday, March
22, 2025
Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians. Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin. The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing goose-bump-excitement to audiences around the world.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
Program
Julie Davila: Dimensions for Tambourine
Thierry De Mey: Musique de tables for Percussion Trio
Ivan Trevino: Watercolor Sun
Nebojsa Zivkovic: Trio per Uno
Guests
Furman Percussion Ensemble
Omar Carmenates, Director
Perfect for ages 7 to infinity!
The percussion section of the orchestra is arguably the most fun to watch, with its moving parts, tight traffic patterns, and its cornucopia of instruments! We never cease to be amazed by the excitement they add to the orchestra, so why not feature them? Get everyone in the family together to enjoy this fun and interactive program that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Gunter Theatre
Saturday, March 22 at 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Julie Davila: Dimensions for Tambourine
Thierry De Mey: Musique de tables for Percussion Trio
Ivan Trevino: Watercolor Sun
Nebojsa Zivkovic: Trio per Uno
The percussion section of the orchestra is arguably the most fun to watch, with its moving parts, tight traffic patterns, and its cornucopia of instruments! We never cease to be amazed by the excitement they add to the orchestra, so why not feature them? Get everyone in the family together to enjoy this fun and interactive program that will have you on the edge of your seat.
GUESTS
Furman Percussion Ensemble
Omar Carmenates, Director
*perfect for ages 7 to infinity!
Sunday, March
23, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the historic Milestone Club, the “CBGB of the South,” and its impact on music culture. How to Save a Milestone documents the fight to save this legendary venue, where icons like Nirvana, R.E.M., and the Violent Femmes began their careers.
Doors open at 7 p.m., with the film screening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by a short Q&A with Milestone alums, and a short performance by the incredible ANDY THE DOORBUM. This is a seated event, providing time to socialize, reminisce, and discuss the importance of supporting independent music venues.
Program
Julie Davila: Dimensions for Tambourine
Thierry De Mey: Musique de tables for Percussion Trio
Ivan Trevino: Watercolor Sun
Nebojsa Zivkovic: Trio per Uno
Guests
Furman Percussion Ensemble
Omar Carmenates, Director
Perfect for ages 7 to infinity!
The percussion section of the orchestra is arguably the most fun to watch, with its moving parts, tight traffic patterns, and its cornucopia of instruments! We never cease to be amazed by the excitement they add to the orchestra, so why not feature them? Get everyone in the family together to enjoy this fun and interactive program that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Gunter Theatre
Saturday, March 22 at 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Julie Davila: Dimensions for Tambourine
Thierry De Mey: Musique de tables for Percussion Trio
Ivan Trevino: Watercolor Sun
Nebojsa Zivkovic: Trio per Uno
The percussion section of the orchestra is arguably the most fun to watch, with its moving parts, tight traffic patterns, and its cornucopia of instruments! We never cease to be amazed by the excitement they add to the orchestra, so why not feature them? Get everyone in the family together to enjoy this fun and interactive program that will have you on the edge of your seat.
GUESTS
Furman Percussion Ensemble
Omar Carmenates, Director
*perfect for ages 7 to infinity!
Tuesday, March
25, 2025
Join musicians of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Traysie Amick, Principal Teaching Artist of the South Carolina Children’s Theatre for fun and interactive performances of your favorite children’s books! Performances are Tuesday mornings, 11:00 am in the lobby of the South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29601. One by Kathryn Otoshi, featuring the GSO String Quartet on March 25, 2025 at 11:00 am. SCCT – South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29601. About Once Upon an Orchestra.
Thursday, March
27, 2025
NOMA Square. 220 North Main Street.
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m
Friday, March
28, 2025
Back by popular demand, we present a captivating percussion concert that promises to shake, rattle and roll your soul. In the intimate ambiance of our Espresso Series, our talented percussionists will ignite the stage with their mesmerizing rhythms, creating an electrifying fusion of beats and melodies that will leave you spellbound.
The Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus will present Sing For The Cure, a major choral/orchestral work, at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28 at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre in downtown Greenville. Tickets are now available through the Peace Center Box Office.
The performance will feature the 35-member men’s chorus in collaboration with the Greenville Chamber Singers and members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Shelton Ridge Love. Greenville Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond will narrate.
Since its commissioning for the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Dallas premier in 2000, Sing For The Cure has been performed hundreds of times worldwide. The eleven song choral collection features orchestra and narration, expressing the kaleidoscope of experiences and emotions surrounding the disease.
According to Artistic Director Shelton Ridge Love, the Chorus sees the work as a fitting extension of the GGMC mission to build community: “because most everyone is touched in some way by breast cancer, we are pleased to celebrate advances that have been made in detection and treatment. We honor both the survivors and those we’ve lost to the disease.”
Community choruses nationwide will present Sing For The Cure over the coming months, marking 25 years since its premier. In November, these groups will gather in New York City to mount a 250-voice production at Lincoln Center.
Kathy LaTour, a breast cancer survivor who was part of the original production in Dallas, says of the work, “The music is amazing and swings the audience from the joy of life to the pain of loss and back again.”
For tickets go to peacecenter.org or call the Box Office at 864-467-3000.