Events Calendar

On February 11, comedian Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973. Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Henry was co-creator, co- producer and co-writer of “The Henry Cho Show” on GAC. Henry’s one hour Comedy Central Special, “What’s That Clickin Noise?” Was also on Netflix. Henry can also be heard daily on Sirrus, XM, Blue Collar Radio and Pandora. Some of Henry’s film credits include Universal’s McHale’s Navy with Tom Arnold and David Allen Greer; Say It Isn’t So with Heather Graham and Sally Field; and Material Girls with Hilary Duff and Angelica Houston produced by Madonna. Henry was the keynote entertainer for The 59th Annual Radio & Television Correspondents’ Dinner and has worked extensively with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Reba and many, others. Henry’s clean comedy is so versatile that he can headline Vegas and then tour with Michael W. Smith. Henry filmed the Faith-based Indy film “Saving Faith” in which he co-starred and also co-producer was released by Lions Gate. Henry has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film by the International Christian Film Festival. Henry recently completed filming a Hallmark movie “The Farmer and the Belle- Saving Santaland”.

Three Rock & Roll Hall of Fame acts – One Great Show! It’s not a concert…it’s a party!   Spend a nostalgic evening saluting 3 of the world’s most beloved musical groups who were instrumental in creating the Rock & Roll/Doo Wop sound: Cornell Gunter’s Coasters (Charlie Brown, Yakety Yak, Poison Ivy); The Platters featuring 4 of America’s premier singers performing their greatest hits (Only You, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, The Great Pretender); and The Drifters, one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups touring the U.S. again under the auspices of their original management team with their 50 year catalog of hits (Under the Boardwalk, Up on the Roof, This Magic Moment, and On Broadway).

Creepy Crayon by Aaron Reynolds: Music by the GSO Woodwind Quintet.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00 am Hughes Main Library
11:30 am Five Forks Branch

LOLLIPOPS – Best for ages 3- 8
Experience the magic of live classical music and captivating storytelling with members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Traysie Amick, Principal Teaching Artist of the SC Children’s Theater. A Greenville favorite for over 40 years!

The Blues Is Alright Tour comes to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena with the 7^th Annual Greenville Blues Festival on Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. The Blues is musical storytelling filled with stark emotionh and a revolving reality check. It’s authentically raw; transforming tragedy, adversity, and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, King George, Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, Theodis Ealey, and J-Wonn.

Come celebrate the Upstate’s culture at the FREE 1st Annual Funday Festival 2024! Join us at Conestee Park, Sunday October 13th from 11am-7pm for a Comm”Unity” event. A full day of live music, dancers, vendors, kids activities, food trucks, pet friendly events, games, community initiatives, surprises, announcements and more! Our Platinum Stage will be hosting some of the hottest acts local and out-of-state, as well as other acts to be announced. We will also have a Halloween Costume contest and Trunk-N-Treat for the kid in everyone.

THE TEMPTATIONS, often referred to as “American Music Royalty” and Named the “#1 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of All Time” and one of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists” by Billboard magazine, have produced 53 Billboard Hot 100 Hit singles, including four that became #1 Pop singles: “My Girl,” “I Can’t Get Next to You,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.”

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers THE FOUR TOPS teamed up in high school and spent over four decades becoming one of Motown’s most consistent hit makers. “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” ‘Reach Out and I’ll be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love” are just some of their 24 Top 40 hits.

GRAMMY®-nominated band MercyMe has announced their fall 2024 “Together Again…Again Tour” also featuring CROWDER and COCHREN & CO. Hitting 14 cities throughout October.
MercyMe has recently released a brand new single, the title track from their latest best selling project, ALWAYS ONLY JESUS.  Gaining momentum each week, the song follows “To Not Worship You,” which hit No.1 on four different Billboard and Mediabase charts, as well as “Then Christ Came,” which also hit No.1 and was Dove Award-nominated for Song of the Year.

To note, last November, their No. 1 track  “Almost Home,” (inhale/exhale) was certified Gold by the RIAA, bringing the band’s certification tally to total 15 gold, platinum and multi-platinum singles and albums.

This dynamically staged concert-style show, which chronicles George Michael’s remarkable musical journey and his deep connection with fans, will tour over 25 cities in the U.S. Audiences will join a true celebration of this icon, and experience live renditions of early hits from Wham! as well as George Michael’s illustrious solo career that made him a legend. The Life and Music of George Michael.

Hailing from all corners of Virginia, The Wilson Springs Hotel bring a unique sound to the stage blending crooner country, honky tonk, and hard hitting folk-rock. Their live show is not one to miss. Conrad Moore Joins.

Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems: featuring Daniel Kirkpatrick, GSO percussion and Traysie Amick, Principal Teaching Artist, South Carolina Children’s Theatre

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
11:00 am
SCCT – South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29601

About Once Upon an Orchestra
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.

The spectacular showcase, presented by Joe R & Joella F Utley Foundation, with celebrity emcee Pam Stone—comedian, actress and author—is sure to delight the audience and energize the arena. Guests will enjoy a live performance by The Hendersonville Symphony, playing classical pieces to the choreographed movements of extraordinarily gifted dressage riders and their Grand Prix horses.

Spectators will be overwhelmed by the beauty of this event when horses, orchestra and guests literally share the arena. Notably, 2024 Olympian and Ecuadorian Dressage Rider, and Brooke USA Ambassador, Julio Mendoza, will grace the stage. Additional riders to date include other Brooke USA Ambassadors including Western Rider Amanda Delgado, and Dressage Rider JJ Tate, along with Trayce Doubek, Stacie Hastings, Justine Wilson, and junior rider student of Mendoza, Miriam Bacon. Additional riders will be announced with all performing to works of classical composers as well as pop music and jazz compositions.

“Divertimentos & Dressage is truly an event for all the senses where guests experience live symphonic music coupled with majestic and captivating musical freestyle dressage performances, “said Sharon Decker, returning Event Chair. “It warms my heart to bring this event to life while helping to improve the health, welfare and productivity of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people who depend on them to survive in the most vulnerable communities worldwide and right here in the United States.”

Conceptualized by Sally Frick, Chair of the Brooke USA Foothills Advisory Council, a member of Brooke USA’s Board of Directors, amateur equestrian, and professional flutist, the inimitable Divertimentos & Dressage includes a cocktail reception, silent auction and travel auction. Starting with registration at 6:00 PM, guests will enjoy a pre-performance reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Promptly at 7:00 PM, guests will be treated to a one-hour performance.

“Divertimentos & Dressage is a breathtaking signature event that supports the life-saving work of Brooke USA in alleviating the suffering of working horses, donkeys and mules, and the people who depend on them for survival in vulnerable communities across the globe,” stated Sally Frick. “Notably, 100 million working equines support the lives of 600 million of the
poorest people on earth and this event celebrates the beauty and talents of these majestic animals, while helping to ensure their daily needs are met whether on the stage or in the fields.”

We are ever so grateful to the communities comprising The Foothills and especially to Sally Frick, as Divertimentos & Dressage, now our signature national event, has triggered interest across the country. The event will be held in Wellington, FL on February 20 for the second time, and for the first time in Ocala, FL on January 30. We have received interest from other key equestrian cities, making this a unique creation derived from the creativity and passion of one volunteer,” noted Emily Dulin, CEO of Brooke USA.

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About Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA): The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the health, welfare and productivity of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people who depend on them for survival worldwide. We are committed to sustainable economic development by reducing poverty, increasing food security, ensuring access to water, providing a means to education, and raising basic standards of living through improved equine health and welfare. We accomplish this by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need.

Brooke USA strives to alleviate the suffering and vulnerability of developing communities by funding and implementing programs that improve the quality of life and health of working equines and thereby positively impacting their economic sustainability, protecting the planet, ensuring gender equality, and guaranteeing life on land resilience. We want to see healthy, happy people and equines that work in partnership to achieve sustainable local economies.
www.BrookeUSA.org

Little Big Town is celebrating 25 years of music at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville on 10/24 with the Take me Home Tour! Featuring Special guests Sugarland and The Castellows.

An extravaganza of fantasy and theatre magic, CATS has enchanted audiences for decades with its fiercely energetic dancing, showbiz razzle-dazzle, and unforgettable lyrics drawn from T.S. Elliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. As one of the most popular Broadway blockbusters of all time and winner of seven Tony Awards, this certified classic has brought cheer to millions of theatre lovers of all ages! You and your family are sure to leave the theatre tapping your toes and ‘feline’ groovy!

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber &

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Based on ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ by T.S. Elliot

“Odyssey,” a new show from internationally acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble’s impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths. The word ‘Odyssey’ implies a significant journey, and that’s precisely what audiences are invited on – a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original arrangements that are emblematic of Celtic Thunder’s unique sound.

An extravaganza of fantasy and theatre magic, CATS has enchanted audiences for decades with its fiercely energetic dancing, showbiz razzle-dazzle, and unforgettable lyrics drawn from T.S. Elliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. As one of the most popular Broadway blockbusters of all time and winner of seven Tony Awards, this certified classic has brought cheer to millions of theatre lovers of all ages! You and your family are sure to leave the theatre tapping your toes and ‘feline’ groovy!

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber &

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Based on ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ by T.S. Elliot

DC Youngfly, Chico Bean, and Karlous Miller are bringing 85 South to Greenville October 26!

An extravaganza of fantasy and theatre magic, CATS has enchanted audiences for decades with its fiercely energetic dancing, showbiz razzle-dazzle, and unforgettable lyrics drawn from T.S. Elliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. As one of the most popular Broadway blockbusters of all time and winner of seven Tony Awards, this certified classic has brought cheer to millions of theatre lovers of all ages! You and your family are sure to leave the theatre tapping your toes and ‘feline’ groovy!

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber &

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Based on ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ by T.S. Elliot

Drake White grew up singing in his church’s youth choir in Alabama before becoming one of Country music’s most spirited innovators, earning four Top 40 hits and traveling the country on multiple nationwide tours. His 2013 debut single “Simple Life” introduced his brand of Country soul, which he cemented with 2016 debut album SPARK followed by the EPs ‘Pieces’ and ‘Stars.’