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Flavia & Klaus Westerwelle
Associate Partner / Realtor
ShellTree Real Estate Group, PA
4 Boland Court
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
U.S.A.

Direct: 864.527.0452
Office: 864.284.9511
Fax: 864.284.9512
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Flavia & Klaus Westerwelle are licensed Real Estate Agents in the State of South Carolina

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Ongoing events in May 2008

Roper Mountain Science Center
62 acres with classrooms/labs, a pioneer farm, nature trails, a planetarium and observatory, life science labs, a rainforest and an amphitheater. Public programs at the center are limited to Friday with the "Starry Nights" program and the Second Saturday is public day.
Starry Nights $4 adults/teens; $3 students ages 6-12 & seniors;
2nd Sa $5 adults/teens; $4 students ages 6-11 & seniors
Days and Hours of Operation:
Nature trail M-F 8:30am-5pm;
Observatory F 7:30pm-10pm;
Facilities open 2nd Sa 9am-1pm
Days and Holidays Closed: All school holidays
ropermountain

11 /1/ 2007 to 11/1/2008
Bluegrass Music for the Young and Old
November 01, 2007 - November 01, 2008
Jack's Pickin Parlor in Williamston hosts a weekly musical event, Tuesday and Thursday of each week, from 7 to 10pm. Kids and older folks alike are welcome to play music on all the bluegrass instruments. fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and upright bass.
Jack's Pickin Parlor
Williamston, SC
Call: (864)483-0706

Friday's

12:15
Bike ride leaves at 12:15
Friday Lunchtime Bike Rides
Since the spring of 2006, cyclists of all ages and abilities converge
downtown every Friday at noon to take part in an easy-going, end-of-
the-workweek bike ride. Bring your bicycle and helmet.
The group returns along the trail together and is back by 1:00 p.m.
Meeting place:
Mary Black Foundation Offices, 349 E. Main Street, Suite 100,
Spartanburg, SC

November - March / 9 am
April - October / 7 am
FIRST FRIDAY NATURE WALKS
Meet Dr. David Bradshaw (Naturalist & Clemson University Horticulture Professor) at the flag pole in the front parking area near the Cadet Life Garden & the Red Caboose. This informative walk encompasses all forms of nature - from birds, trees, signs of wildlife and more. Wear comfortable shoes, walks last one to two hours.
Cost: Free
Clemson
Clemson

George the Train
Our historic mini-train takes passengers on a three-quarter mile trip around the Pavilion soccer complex and over Brushy Creek via a trestle bridge.
Tuesdays: 10 am - 3 pm
Fridays: 10 am - 3 pm
Saturdays: 10 am - 5 pm
Sundays: 1 pm - 5 pm
Cost: $ 2
Pavilion, 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors, SC 29687
George The Train

Every Tuesday & Thursday
Bluegrass Music for the Young and Old
7 pm - 10 pm
Jack's Pickin Parlor in Williamston hosts a weekly musical event, Tuesday and Thursday of each week, from 7 to 10pm. Kids and older folks alike are welcome to play music on all the bluegrass instruments, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and upright bass.
Jack's Pickin Parlor, Williamston, SC
Call: (864)483-0706

Every Thursday
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Downtown Alive
Live entertainment, food and FUN!
Cost: Free
Hyatt Regency Greenville Plaza Deck, N Main Street, Downtown Greenville, SC
Call: 864 235-5525
Downtown Alive

Every Thursday
Music on Main
Denny's Plaza, downtown Spartanburg, SC
May 1 - Out of Towners / Beach
May 8 - Coconut Groove / Island/Soul
May 15 - Jackson Crossing /Rock & Roll / Blues
May 22 - No Sweat / Variety
May 29 - The Watts / Rock
Cost: Free
musiconmain
cityofspartanburg

April 3, 2008 - August 28, 2008
6 pm -9 pm
Downtown Sounds
Downtown Sounds will be staged on the plaza in front of the new Anderson County Courthouse from 6-9pm each Thursday evening from April 3rd through August 28th. The full slate of entertainment will include a variety of music, from oldies, beach, blues, soul and southern rock.
Mainstevents

Every Thursday
7:30 pm
Music by the Lake
Furman Bands, lakeside concert
The Furman Bands play by the lake.
Cost: Free
Furman University, Amphitheater, Greenville, SC

Every Friday
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Main Street Jazz
Weekly music series on Main Street for 26 weeks between April and September; features jazz, blues, oldies, and soul music with a series total of approximately 45,000 annually;
Hyatt Regency Greenville Plaza Deck, Downtown Greenville, SC
Cost: Free
mainstevents
mainstreetjazz

Every Friday
Starry Nights
7:30 pm - 10 pm
Observatory open for sky viewing, Planetarium shows
Cost: $ 3 - $ 4
Roper Mountain Center
Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
Call: (864) 355-8900
ropermountain

Every First Friday of each Month
6 pm - 9 pm
First Friday
The first Friday of each month 29 art galleries and venues will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. offering local, regional, and national talents. A wide range of media will be represented: oils, watercolors, acrylics, pottery, jewelry, glassworks, woodworks, photography, and mixed media. Step out and support our thriving arts community.
To find a list of participants and locations go to:FirstFriday
FirstFriday

Every Saturday + Sunday
7 am - 6 pm
Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmer's Market
The South's Biggest, the World's Best Flea Market. 1,500 dealers spread over 65 acres offering everything you can imagine.
4530 Hwy. 29 North, Belton, SC
Call: (864) 224-2027
Jockeylot

Every Saturday
6 pm - 8 pm
Jazz on the Square
Come downtown on Morgan Square and enjoy some sweet sounds of local jazz mucisians.
Morgan Square, Spartanburg, SC
cityofspartanburg

Every Saturday
6 pm - 9 pm
Music in the Woods
Concert Series 2008
Music in the Woods concert series at our amphitheater powered by Sunstore Solar Energy.
May 3: Michael King
May 10: Jonathan Edwards
May 17: Andrea Miller
May 24: TBA
May 31: Jordan Teague
Cost: Concerts are free with regular park admission.
Amphitheater, Paris Mountan State Park, Greenville, SC
Paris Mountain State Park is located on S.C. 253 (State Park Road), six miles north of downtown Greenville, SC
Call: 864-244-5565
Paris Mountain

Every Saturday
8 am - Noon
The Carolina First Saturday Market
The market provides the finest in-season produce, gourmet foods and fresh-cut flowers to downtown Greenville each week on Saturday. Shopping fresh produce on the Saturday Market is not only a healthy choice, but it also helps support the local farming community! This season the market will feature new interactive events that will appeal to a wide variety of interests. Life music, cooking demonstrations and various wellness demonstrations including yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong will help enrich the mind, body and soul.
Main Street, Greenville, SC
between McBee and Court Street
Call: 864-467-4494
saturdaymarketlive

Every Saturday
7 pm
Jamn on the Reedy
Bluegrass music enthusiasts can enjoy the sound of mountain music every Saturday from spring through fall.
City of Greenville's Jam'n by the Reedy, held on the banks of the Reedy River in front of the Bowater parking garage. Bluegrass musicians (pickers) are invited to bring their instruments and showcase their talent each week. Attendees are encouraged to bring instruments, lawn chairs and blankets. If you are a bluegrass musician interested in showcasing your talent or just enjoy listening to blue grass music, join us on the banks of the Reedy River in front of Bowater parking garage.
Cost: Free
Call: 864-787-1184
greatergreenville

Every Saturday + Sunday
9 am - 6 pm
Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmer's Market
The South's Biggest, the World's Best Flea Market. 1,500 dealers spread over 65 acres offering everything you can imagine.
4530 Hwy. 29 North, Belton, SC
Call: (864) 224-2027
Jockeylot

4/28/08 - 5/16/08
Registration for:
Summer Dance Classes and Intensive Study
All classes need a minimum of 4 students to make and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
All ages are provided only for a guideline
Pre-college office, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC
Call: 864-431-6533 or 864-596-9639
converse

4/30/08 - 5/18/08
Dames At Sea
Call: (866) 732-8008.
The box office is open beginning March 26 through mid December, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Evening and weekend box office hours begin April 30.
flatrockplayhouse

4/30/08 - 5/3/08
Converse College Theatre Performance:
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
by Christopher Hampton
Set against the backdrop of the eve of the French Revolution, "Dangerous Liaisons" is an adaptation of the 1782 novel of the same name.The play spins a rich tapestry of seduction, intrigue, revenge and deception. Recommended for mature audiences.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 thru Saturday, May 03, 2008
8:00 PM
Hazel B Abott Theatre
Converse College, Spartanburg, SC
580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC29302
Phone: (864) 596-9067
converse

4/25/2008 - 5/4/2008
Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2pm and 7pm, Sun. 2pm
Seussical
Location: Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Gunter Theatre
Address: 300 S Main St , Greenville, SC
Phone: 864 235-2885
Cost: Adults $25, Children $15
scchildrenstheatre

5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008
Bike Month
More than a Dozen Events ofered for Bike Month 2008
Spartanburg, SC
biketownspartanburg

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Friday May16, 2008 (Advance)
Saturday May 17, 2008
Saturday May 24, 2008
8 pm - 11 pm
Contra Dance
Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can.
Cost: $8 for adults / $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids.
Call 864-836-2986 or 828-545-0689
River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County.
harvestmoonfolk

5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008
Clemson University Spring Dairy Show
Clemson University Dairy Extension
Cost: Free
Cattle Complex, Clemson, SC
Call: (864)232-4431 or (864) 646-2717
clemson

5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008
Thu - Sat 8 am-6 pm
Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Greenville Plant & Flower Festival
Wonderful variety of plants and flowers offered to help begin the planting season. Also local produce available. Helping to make the community aware of the local farmers and gardeners that have goods for sale.
Cost: Free
Greenville State Farmers Market, 1354 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC
Phone: (864) 244-4023
state.sc

5/2/2008 - 5/4/2008
5/8/2008 - 5/11/2008
5/15/2008 - 5/17/2008
Cloud 9
by Caryl Churchill
In the first act we see Clive, his proper English wife Betty, and their proper English family living their proper English life in "darkest Africa." The second act catapults Betty and her now grown children forward in time to contemporary England. . . where relationships and roles are no clearer than before. A delightfully dark comedy, Churchill's biting and thoughtful satire plays havoc with conventions of gender, age and race, shedding stereotypes and inviting us to "become real to ourselves."
The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29601
Call : 864 235 6948
Cost : Adult $25, Senior $20, Student $15
warehousetheatre

5/2/2008 - 5/4/2008
Fri 6 pm - 10 pm
Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sun 1 pm - 6 pm
Spring Fling Festival
Taste-tempting food, entertainment on four festival stages, an array of arts and crafts at our marketplace, an exciting Kidz Zone with hands-on activities and stage performances, the Teen Seen, Bike Race and this year's new folk & Outsider Art Show in Morgan Square.
Downtown Spartanburg, SC

5/3/2008 - 5/30/2008
Greenville Drive Baseball
greenvilledrive

5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008
Spring Open House
Lucky Acres Farm, 1024 Milford Rd, Townville, SC
Call: 864-287-2339
luckyacresfarm

5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008
8:30 am
Southern Hospitality Reg Appaloosa Show
Halter Classes, Reining Classes, Driving Classes, and etc.
Cost: Free to spectators
Garrison Arena, Clemson, SC
Call: (803) 266-3757 (803) 564-3398
palmettoappaloosa

5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008
Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm
The Resurrection Symphony
The Greenville Chorale partners with the orchestra for our 60th anniversary season finale featuring Mahler's monumental "Resurrection Symphony." We welcome to the concert stage two talented guest singers, Christina Major and Angela Horn. MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection"
Cost: $ 15 - $ 45
The Peace Center Concert Hall, 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
greenvillesymphony

5/3/2008 - 5/6/2008
7 pm , Sun 4 pm
Greenville Drive VS Columbus Catfish
Cost : Single game pricing: Box Seats $8, Reserved $7, Terrace Reserved $6, Lawn & Deck $5. For tickets Apr-Sep
Fluor Field at the West End, 945 S Main St , Greenville, SC
Call : 864 240-4500 or 864 240-4528
greenvilledrive

5/7/2008 - 5/10/288
5/13/2008 - 5/17/2008
8 pm
5/11/2008 - 3 pm
Reckless
Furman University presents "Reckless" a play by Craig Lucas and directed by Jay Oney.
Cost: $12 for public, $10 for seniors and $8 for students
Furman Playhouse, Furman University, Greenville, SC
Call: 864-294-2125

5/8/2008 - 5/10/2008
Thur, Fri, Sat 7 pm
Sat 10 am , 12 pm
Abby the Alien and her Animal Adventures
Wofford Theatre presents a brand-new play for children of all ages.
Tony White Theater, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
wofford

5/9/2008 - 5/11/2008
5/16/2008 - 5/18/2008
Fri, Sat 8 pm
Sun 3 pm
Debbie Allen's Alex in Wonderland
Created, choreographed, and directed by Debbie Allen
Emmy winner Debbie Allen brings her latest music and dance creation, a lively interpretation of the Twelve Princesses. Don't miss your chance to see Debbie Allen work her magic with an energetic young cast of top local talent.
Chapman Cultural Center, David Reid Theatre, 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Call: (864) 585-8278

5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008
Mac Arnold's Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival
Blues festival with native son Mac Arnold and his Plate Full O' Blues band, who will be making music all around Greenville. Acts include Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Gang; the Woodmont High School choir, strings, and horns;The Guitar Slingers Summit; The Hog Band; Parmelee; and Nick Moss & The Flip Tops from Chicago.
Various locations, times and prices, find more info on website
Call (864)467-9777
macarnold

5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008
7 pm
Greenville Drive VS Rome Braves
Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, South Atlantic League, the Drive's field is a mini replica of Boston's Fenway Park.
Cost: Single Game Pricing: Box Seats $8, Reserved $7, Terrace Reserved $6, Lawn & Deck $5. For tickets Apr-Sep
Fluor Field at the West End
945 S Main St , Greenville, SC
Phone: 864 240-4500
greenvilledrive

5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008
Fri 4 pm - 11 pm
Sa 10 am - 10 pm
Greer Family Fest
Exciting outdoor festival features a free children's Creation Station, rides, free concerts, arts and crafts, and great food.
Downtown Greer,Sc
Call: 864-235-5525
greerfamilyfest

5/8/2008 - 5/11/2008
Cloud 9
In the first act we see Clive, his proper English wife Betty, and their proper English family living their proper English life in "darkest Africa." The second act catapults Betty and her now grown children forward in time to contemporary England. . . where relationships and roles are no clearer than before. A delightfully dark comedy, Churchill's biting and thoughtful satire plays havoc with conventions of gender, age and race, shedding stereotypes and inviting us to "become real to ourselves."
The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville, SC 29601
Call : 864 235 6948
Cost : Adult $25, Senior $20, Student $15
warehousetheatre

5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008
Blue Ridge Fest
Fri 6 pm - 10:30 pm ( Beach Night/Cruise-In)
Sat 8:30 am - ( Charity Motorcycle Ride)
A two-day festival featuring a classic car cruise-in with hundreds of cars on display. Entertainment is provided by a variety of entertainers that will meet everyone's taste in music. The festival includes a charity motorcycle ride.
Join the fun on Friday, May 9, and celebrate the beginning of summer at the 11th Annual Blue Ridge Fest! Listen and dance to live music performed by musical legends Little Anthony and The Imperials, Sammy O'Banion & Mardis Gras and The Flashbacks. Another highlight of Friday evening is the "Upstate's Largest Cruise-In," where hundreds of collector cars of every model, color and vintage will be on display to enjoy viewing.
Saturday; he Charity Motorcycle Ride will start and end at Blue Ridge Electric's covered outdoor facility. Riders will follow a 100-mile route through the mountains and foothills of upstate South Carolina.
Music, food, car cruise-in, motorcycle ride
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, 734 West Main Street, Pickens, SC
Call: 1-800-240-3400
blueridge

5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008
Relay For Life of Cherokee County, SC
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
Timken Track, Gaffney, SC
Call : 864-487-1203
RelayForLife

5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008
Relay For Life of North Spartanburg
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
Landrum High School, Landrum, SC
RelayForLife

5/10/2008 - 5/11/2008
5/10/2008 10 am - 6 pm
5/11/2008 12 pm - 6 pm
POP Open Studio Tour
Ever wanted to see where the artists and crafters created their beautiful works of art? This is your chance. The Blue Ridge Arts Center is sponsoring the "POP" tour of studios in Pickens ("P") and Oconee ("O") Counties and the charming town of Pendleton ("P")
Cost: Free
An opening reception will be held to meet the artist on May 2, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. at
Blue Ridge Arts Center at 111 E. South Second Street in Seneca, SC
Call 864-882-2722
blueridgeartscenter

5/12/2008 - 5/16/2008
Bike-to-Work week
The City is proud to partner with several local bicycle shops to offer a FREE Bike Safety Check on Monday May 12th, Tuesday May 13th, and Wednesday May 14th. Join Cyclists Nationwide on Friday, May 16th for Bike-to-Work Day The City is hosting a FREE Coffee & Bagel Breakfast at Piazza Bergamo from 7:15 am-9 am. Stop by and receive not only FREE breakfast, but a FREE Trek Water Bottle. We anticipate several local officials to participate in the event, so come out and get your fill of food and information on the progress of making Greenville a Bicycle Friendly Community.
Piazza Bergamo, Greenville, SC
greatergreenville

5/12/2008 - 5/14/2008
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Bicycle Safety Check-up
The City is proud to partner with several local bicycle shops to offer a FREE Bike Safety Check on Monday May 12th, Tuesday May 13th, and Wednesday May 14th. All you need to do is bring your bike to Piazza Bergamo between 11:30 am-1:30 pm to have a professional bicycle mechanic perform an
Participants will receive a FREE Trek Water Bottle. Even if you can't bring your bike by, stop in and say hello, we'll have lots of fun toys to check out.
Piazza Bergamo, Greenville, SC
greatergreenville

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Wednesday May 28, 2008
7:30 pm - 10 pm
Y Dance
Beginners session at 7 pm dance from 7:30 pm till 10 pm. Cost: i$8 for adults / $5 for teen-agers 14-17
YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville, SC
harvestmoonfolk

5/13/2008 - 5/17/2008
Wednesday May 7, 2008
8 pm
Reckless
Furman University presents "Reckless" a play by Craig Lucas and directed by Jay Oney.
Cost: $12 for public, $10 for seniors and $8 for students
Furman Playhouse, Furman University, Greenville, SC
Call: 864-294-2125

5/13/2008 - 5/18/2008
Tue/Wed/Thu/Sun 7:30pm
Fri/Sat 8 pm
Sat/ Sun 2 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone
The new musical comedy that is swooping into town with tons of laughs and the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway!
Cost: $50, $60, $70
The Peace Center Concert Hall
300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Call: 864 467-3000
peacecenter
peacecenter

5/15/2008 - 5/17/2008
Cloud 9
In the first act we see Clive, his proper English wife Betty, and their proper English family living their proper English life in "darkest Africa." The second act catapults Betty and her now grown children forward in time to contemporary England. . . where relationships and roles are no clearer than before. A delightfully dark comedy, Churchill's biting and thoughtful satire plays havoc with conventions of gender, age and race, shedding stereotypes and inviting us to "become real to ourselves."
The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St , Greenville, SC 29601
Call : 864 235 6948
Cost : Adult $25, Senior $20, Student $15
warehousetheatre

5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008
8 am
Region Ten Experience Quarter Horse Show
4 day Regional Quarter Horse Show. Classes to include NOVIC,SELECT AMATEUR,YOUTH 13 & UNDER, YOUTH 14 - 18, NOVICE AMATEUR, AMATEUR, OPEN Bring your American Quarter Horse to your Regional Experience and compete for more than $135,000 in prizes or simply take part in free, educational demonstrations from AQHA Professional Horsemen. If you choose to compete, you must be a current AQHA member and live in the region in which your experience is held. Competition rules are available at aqha.com/associaition/experience. Pre-entry deadline is March 30, 2007. To enter the competion or for a complete schedule of events and clinics, contact Randy Ratliff at 336-282-5235 or visit region10experience.com Great Shopping is perfect for finding gifts and western lifestyle accessories! Shopping to include Western Clothing, Rustic & western Furniture for any home, Bronze statues and beautiful American Quarter Horse portraits, Hard-to-find Tack and Saddles, Jewelry and much more!! If you don't currently own a horse, come for the free test rides aboard American Quarter Horses, watch exciting competition that'll leave you at the edge of your seat!
AQHA
Cost: Free to spectators
Main Arena and Covered Arena,
T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Call: (336) 339-8773
clemson

5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008
5/22/2008 - 5/25/2008
5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008
7 pm
Upstate Shakespeare Festival:
Pericles, Prince of Tyre by William Shakespeare
directed by John Fagan
Cost: Free
Falls Park, S Main St , Greenville, SC
Call : 864 787 4016
upstateshakespearefestival

5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008
8 pm
Unlikely Candidates
The Greenville Little Theatre continues its Studio 444 Series as it presents "Unlikely Candidates"
A casual evening of 4 one - act comedies featuring local talent. Evan Harris, Sam McCalla, April Schaeffer, and Peter Simms head up an outstanding 17 member cast.They're fast, they're funny.Directed by Reed Halvorson, "The Spot" by Steven Dietz, is a political satire revolving around political ads and gives you the opportunity to answer that burning question, "What were they thinking about when they came up with that one?!" "Time Flies," by David Ives, who's renowned for his Seinfeld-like humor, is directed by Sam McCalla and is the story of two sweet, young mayflies who at mid-day realize their life is half over. "Precipice," by William Mostrosimone is directed by Allison Chandler and is the suspenseful story of two climbers in trouble on Mt. Rainier. "Sherlock Holmes and the Golden Limping Stick," by Dick Charlton is a mystery spoof which involves the stealing of a priceless heirloom belonging to Lady and Lord Monacle.
If you still have room left for more laughter after the 45 minute performance, you are encouraged to stay for a presentation by the Laughing Stock Improv Group immediately following "Unlikely Candidates" both nights.
Cost: $ 5
Greenville Little Theater, 444 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 233-6238
greenvillelittletheatre

5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008
Relay For Life of Greenville Area, SC
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
Eastside High School
1300 Brushy Creek, Taylors, SC
Call: 864-627-1903
RelayForLife

5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008
Relay For Life of Anderson
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
RelayForLife

5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008
Relay For Life of Spartanburg
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
Doorman High School, Spartanburg, SC
RelayForLife

5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008
Thur 10:30 am - 8 pm
Fri, Sat 10:30 am - 11 pm
Sun 11:30 am - 8 pm
The Greek Festival
Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Greenville, South Carolina presents their 22nd annual Greek Festival May 17th - 20st in Downtown Greenville. For four fun-filled days, Greenville becomes "Greekville" as the magic of Greece comes to town. Located Downtown across from the old Greenville County Library off Academy Street. This "Glendi" or party will begin on Thursday, May 17th with authentic Greek meals served in the Church's Hellenic Center during lunch and dinner. This year, special drive-thru lanes on Elford Street will also be available for take-out meals Thursday through Friday. All outside activities begin Friday and continue through Sunday evening in our expanded facilities offering twice the fun, food and festivities.
Our amphitheater will offer live Greek music and traditional folk dancing throughout the weekend.
Cost: Free
St. George Greek Church, Elford & Townes Street, Downtown Greenville, SC
Call 233-8531
stgeorgegreenville

5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008
BMW Charity Pro Am
The BMW Charity Pro-Am is the only tournament on the Nationwide¨ PGA TOUR where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Nationwide PGA TOUR Professionals in a three-day better-ball competition. The tournament has one of the largest purses on the Nationwide Tour with a total purse of $650,000 and a winner's share of $117,000. Amateurs, celebrities and pros rotate between three courses - Thornblade Club (Greer, SC), The Carolina Country Club (Spartanburg, SC) and Bright's Creek Golf Club (Mill Spring, NC)- with the 14 lowest scoring pro-amateur/pro-celebrity teams advancing to play Sunday's final round at Thornblade Club. Past celebrities include Kevin Costner, Kurt Russell, Catherine Bell, John Elway, Wayne Gretzky, George Lopez and Gary Player, among many others. Celebrities play once at each course.
Cost: Credentials start at $25. Children 14 and under are free if accompanied by an adult.
Call: 864-297-1660
bmwcharitygolf

5/17/2008
Discovery Island Waterpark reopens on 5/17/2008
Greenville County's newest waterpark features a playground, a lazy river, body slide and open tube slide, a plunge area, splash play area with pools and falls, and more.
Monday: 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 6 pm
Discovery Island is open weekends only until school is out.
Cost: $ 6 - $ 8
discoveryisland

5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008
8 am
Palmetto Paint Horse Club 2 Judge Show
Circle M Ranch, 186 Woodville Rd., Pelzer, SC
Call: (864) 243-0099
thecirclemranch

5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008
Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm
Spring Dance Concert
South Carolina Governor's School production
Cost: $12 adults, $8 students & seniors
The Peace Center for the Performing Arts Gunter Theatre
300 South Main St , Greenville, SC
peacecenter
peacecenter

5/16/2008- 5/18/2008
Fri, Sat 7 pm
Sat 3 pm
Sun 1 pm
Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus
Cost: $35.00(VIP Floor Seats),$24.00(Front Row),$18.00,$14.00
Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, SC
Call 864-233-2525
ringling

5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008
Greenville Drive VS Charleston River Dogs
Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, South Atlantic League, the Drive's field is a mini replica of Boston's Fenway Park
Cost: Season tickets available. Single Game Pricing: Box Seats $8, Reserved $7, Terrace Reserved $6, Lawn and Deck $5.
Fluor Field at the West End
945 S Main St , Greenville, SC
Phone: 864 240-4500
greenvilledrive

5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008
Wed - Sat 8 pm
Thu, Sat, Sun 2 pm
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Flat Rock Playhouse
Call (828)693-0731 or toll free at (866) 732-8008
flatrockplayhouse
flatrockplayhouse

5/22/2008 - 5/29/2008
7 pm
Upstate Shakespeare Festival:
Pericles, Prince of Tyre by William Shakespeare
directed by John Fagan
Cost: Free
Falls Park, S Main St , Greenville, SC
Call : 864 787 4016
upstateshakespearefestival

5/23/2008 - /26/2008
Freedom Weekend Aloft
Friday 3 pm - 11 pm,
Saturday and Sunday 12 noon - 11 pm
Monday 12 Noon - 9 pm
Twelve times chosen as one of the "Top 20 Events" in the southeast, including 2003, the festival is one of the largest Memorial Day weekend, hot air balloon and entertainment festivals in the Southeast.
This twenty-six year old non-profit event annually offers attendees a relaxing, family oriented, affordable and fun-filled weekend which includes: 100 hot-air balloons, big name concerts, classic car show, disk dog competition, interactive sponsor displays, amusement rides and games, kids zone, fireworks, regional music stages, beach party, great food, and much more while raising money for local and regional charities.
Cost: Parking $5 Shuttle System, Concerts - TBD $25 average
Phone 864-399-9481
Heritage Park
861 SE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
freedomweekend

5/23/2008 - 5/25/2008
SCQHYA Spring Circuit
SC Quarter Horse Youth Association
3 AQHA (American Quarter Horse Assoc) shows sponsered by the SCQHYA (SC Quarter Horse Youth Assoc) that offer a full slate of classes-Halter, English and Western speed events and cattle. Come and witness the Quarter horses in action! Indoor arena with food prepared by Carolina Catering. Full concession available. Please contact Sue or Eddie Cox for details @ 864-848-1844 or scox489@bellsouth.net. Mention SCQHA for event rate. Holiday Inn Express at Exit 19B in Anderson
Cost: Free to spectators
Main Arena, T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
Clemson University -- Clemson, SC
Call: 864-226-3312 or 864-848-1844
clemson

5/24/2008 - 5/25/2008
Arts on the Alley 2008
Arts on the Alley 2008 is an arts festival held May 24th & 25th, on Ram Cat Alley in Seneca. It is an opportunity for 50 select artists to share their work as the street fills with patrons and live music.
Ram Cat Alley Merchant Association, Seneca, SC
Call: (864)888-1110

5/23/2008 - 6/1/2008
Fri, Sat 8 pm
Sun 3 pm
Moon over Buffalo
Comedy by Ken Ludwig; Director Steve Schultz
An Acting coupleÑnot exactly the LuntsÑon tour in Buffalo in 1953 perform Cyrano de Bergerac (revised one-nostril version) and No‘l Coward's Private Lives in repertory. Fate has given these thespians one more shot at starring roles; director Frank Capra himself is en route to catch their matinee performance. Will Charlotte Hay appear or run off with their agent?
Cost: $ 5- $ 15
Foothills PLayhouse,
West End Hall, 201 South 5th Street, Easley, SC 29640
Call: (864) 855-1817 s
easleyfoothillsplayhouse

5/24/2008 - 5/25/2008
Living History Weekend (Pieces of the Past) Farming Practices
Farm Re-Opens for the Season. Beginning Easter Weekend the Farm will be open on weekends through Memorial Day, then 7 days a week through Labor Day in which it returns to weekends through Oct.
Kings Mountain State Park, SC

5/24/2008 - 5/27/2008
Greenville Drive VS Charleston RiverDogs
Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, South Atlantic League, the Drive's field is a mini replica of Boston's Fenway Park
Cost: Season tickets available. Single Game Pricing: Box Seats $8, Reserved $7, Terrace Reserved $6, Lawn and Deck $5.
Fluor Field at the West End
945 S Main St , Greenville, SC
Phone: 864 240-4500
greenvilledrive

5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008
7 pm
Upstate Shakespeare Festival:
Pericles, Prince of Tyre by William Shakespeare
directed by John Fagan
Cost: Free
Falls Park, S Main St , Greenville, SC
Call : 864 787 4016
upstateshakespearefestival

5/29/2008 - 5/31/2008
8 pm
SC High School Finals Rodeo
High school cowboys and cowgirls compete in the state finals of the SC high school rodeo season. Winners from each event qualify for the National Finals High School Rodeo. Events include bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, break away roping, goat tying, barrel racing, team roping, pole bending, and bull riding. The High School Rodeo Queen will be crowned during Saturday night's performance. Indoor arena with food available. Also purchase hats, clothes, jewelry, tack, and other merchandise. Full service RV sites available. The Garrison Arena is located at 1101 West Queen Street in Pendleton, SC 29670. Easy Access off of I-85 and Hwy 123 and Hwy 93.
Cost: General Admission Adults -$11; General Admission Child (age 3-12) $6; Reserved Seating all ages $15. Children 2 and under FREE. No advance tickets sales. Must buy at the door.
Main Arena
T. Ed Garrison Arena, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Call: 864-231-6797 or 864-646-2719
schsrodeo
clemson

5/30/2008 - 6/8/2008
5/30-5/31 at 8 pm
6/6-6/7 at 8 m
6/1 & 6/8 at 3 pm
Antipasto!
Antipasto (meaning before the meal) is a one man show by Steve Scionti and James Shanta; directed by James Shanta and performed by Steve Scionti. Antipasto is set against the backdrop of a post-funeral gathering to celebrate the life of Scionti's grandfather, Angelo Morello. Scionti paints a theatrical family portrait in a series of humorous and poignant vignettes transforming himself into various family members and friends, jumping back and forth through time to affecting moments on his journey into adulthood. Eight characters are portrayed in all, including his grandfather; his father Sebastiano; his mother Rosetta; brother Antonio; uncles Amadeo and Manny; Jerry, the local neighborhood pizza-maker; and Brother Connelly, a teacher from Xavier High School in Middletown, CT.
Cost: $35.00
The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta Street , Greenville, SC 29601
Call : 864-235-6948
warehousetheatre

5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008
Plum Hollow Blue Grass Festival
Where else can you enjoy great music while surrounded by great friends and the Blue Ridge Mountains? This festival is dedicated to the innovations made by creative artists breaking new ground with old music. Ticket prices include camping, parking and all concerts. Tickets may be purchased at the gate only.
Cost: $25 per day; $45 weekend pass
5015 Rainbow Lake Road, Campobello, SC 29322
Call: 864-592-9899
moonshiners

5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008
Relay For Life of Seneca
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
Gignilliat (Old Seneca Football Stadium)
RelayForLife

5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008
Relay For Life of Union County, SC
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
RelayForLife

5/30/2008 - 6/1/2008
8 am
National Cutting Horse Assn Day.
Wateree Cutting Horse Assn Show
Circle M Ranch, 186 Woodville Rd., Pelzer, SC
Call: (864) 243-0099
thecirclemranch

Ongoing Classes and programs

Greenville County Art Museum Art classes
greenvillemuseum

Greenville County Art Museum Thursday evening program
greenvillemuseum

Art classes from MAC

Ongoing classes and events the Chapman Cultural center, Spartanburg, SC
chapmanculturalcenter
chapmanculturalcenter

Classes at Anderson Cultural Center
Anderson Cultural Center

Classes at Greer Cultural Arts Council
Classes at Greer Cultural Arts Council

4/29/2008 - 6/3/2008
Acting Classes at The Warehouse Theatre
The Warehouse Theatre in Greenville will be offering Scene Study Classes with master teacher, Executive and Artistic Director Paul Savas. This class is for intermediate and advanced adult students of theatre, pre-professionals, and talented amateurs. Students must be at least 18, or very advanced high school juniors and seniors. The focus will be on breaking down a scene into playable actions, naturalism and honesty. Students will be paired up to work on two short realistic scenes, and each student will work in every class. Classes run from April 29th through June 3rd. The fee is $45 per class, or $150 for all five sessions. Call to register.
Warehouse Theatre, The Greenville, SC
Call: (864) 235-6948

5/1/2008 - 6/1/2008
YouTheatre Summer Classes & Camp Sessions Registration
Session Dates: June 9-August 8. Offering classes in acting, musical theatre, dance, and specialty topics.
Call : (828) 693-0731 or (866)732-8008
flatrockplayhouse

Classes and meetings at the ICU / International Center of the Upstate
ICU

Classes at the Chinese Cultural & Education Center
ccec

Ongoing classes and events at the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
SRHS
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Village at Pelham, Greers, SC
The Village at Pelham

Ongoing classes and events at Greenville Hospital System
ghs

Furman University Learning In Retirement
FULIR
Any adult who is interested in learning is welcome to join.
There are no age or educational requirements.
Calll: 294-2997, 294-2998, or 294-2979.
furman

Ongoing through December 30, 2008
6 p.m. basic class. 7 p.m. intermediate class
Basic and Intermediate Shag Class
Ongoing through December 30, 2008
In-district fee: $50 per couple, $30 single; Out-of-district fee: $62.50 per couple, $37.50 single
T. W. Edwards Center
195 Coleman Circle
Pacolet
Call 864-457-4244
Events

Ongoing through May 27, 2008
7:30 pm
Ballroom Classes
Waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, cha cha, rhumba, shag. Every Monday through May 2008
The Chapman Cultural Center
Spartanburg
Call 864-583-0339
Balletspartanburg
events

Ongoing through May 31, 2008
8:15 pm
Salsa Classes
Ongoing through May 31, 2008
The Chapman Cultural Center
200 E. St. John St.
Spartanburg
Call 864-583-0339
Balletspartanburg
events.

Square Dance
Held 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
Second Fridays at 8 p.m.
Fourth Fridays at 8 p.m.
Ongoing through December 26, 2008
Inman Recreation Center
25 Oakland Ave.
Inman
Call 864-472-5162
Events

March 13, 2008 - May 1, 2008
Study The Great Viennese Operettas
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Clemson University offers a chance to study The Great Viennese Operettas, Thursdays from March 13 to May 1. Sessions meet from 2 to 4pm at Trinity Wesleyan Church Family Life Center in Central, and registration is required.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Clemson, Central, SC
Call: (864)656-6912
artsdaily

Kindermusic and Dance classes
artsdaily

1/21/2008 - 5/31/2008
International Folk Dance Club in Greenville
The Greenville International Folk Dance Club invites you to learn traditional dances from many lands for fun and exercise in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The organization is nonprofit, all-volunteer, and open to all ages and abilities. Events are held from 7 to 9pm, Mondays through May 31st, at St. Matthew United Methodist Church. No partner is needed.
St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Greenville, SC
Greenville International Folk Dance Club, Greenville, SC
Call: (864)967-2074

Ice Skating classes

Ongoing projects

Ongoin exhibitions in May 2008

Greenville County Museum of Art
Continuing exhibitions feature: ANDREW WYETH - The Greenville Collection; JASPER JOHNS; WILLIAM H. JOHNSON.
Open Tuesday - Saturday 11am-5pm,
Sunday 1pm-5pm,
Thursday evenings until 8:00 P.M.
On Heritage Green, College St, Downtown Greenville
Call : 864-271-7570
Greenville County Art Museum

Spartanburg Art Museum
Mon - Fri 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Sat 10 A.M - 2:00 P.M.
Sun 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Spartanburg Art Museum. Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg
Spartanburg Art Museum

Pickens County Museum of Art & History
Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free
307 Johnson Street
Pickens, SC 29671
Telephone: (864) 898-5963
Pickens

Milliken Art Gallery Exhibition
Open to Public
Admission: Free Admission
Gallery hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.
Milliken Art Gallery, Converse College, Spartanburg
Call: (864) 596-9214
Convers College

12/1/2007 - 12/31/2008

Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University
Days & Times: 2-5pm, Tues-Sun
Location: Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University
Address: 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd , Greenville, SC
Phone: 864 770-1331
Admission: Adults $5, Students $3, Seniors $4
URL: bjumg

Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m
ARTISAN CENTER, CAROLINA FOOTHILLS
The center is located at 124 W. Cherokee Street in downtown Chesnee. From Spartanburg, take Hwy. 221 North until you reach Chesnee, then turn left on Hwy. 11. The Artisan Center is the 3rd building on the right.
DUES/FEES: None
124 W. Cherokee Street, Chesnee, SC
Call:(864)461-3050
cfac

Milliken Art Gallery Exhibition: Jeremiah Miller
9 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.
Event Open to Public
Admission: Free Admission
Milliken Art Gallery, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC
Call: (864) 596-9214
converse

Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
BMW Zentrum
The Zentrum Museum
The Zentrum is the only BMW museum in North America, as it sits next to the only BMW manufacturing facility in the United States.
We are conveniently located between Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Interstate 85 the main thoroughfare between Atlanta and Charlotte. Drive to exit 60 and follow the signs.
Entrance to the Zentrum is free
Call 1-864-989-6000
bmwzentrum

10 am - 4 pm
A Call to Arms: Military Armament Through Time
View original guns and related items from 1812-1815, the War of 1812.
Location: Anderson County Museum, Anderson
202 E. Greenville St., Anderson.
Call (864) 260-4737.
visitanderson

Fish out of Water; Hooked on the Arts 2
Notes: 30, six-foot long large-mouth bass have floated into Anderson! All were created by artists and are on display throughout the community. You can see them in downtown Anderson, Cater's Lake Park, the Hilton Garden Inn; the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center; the Anderson Recreation Center and AnMed Health's North Campus.
Maps are available at the Anderson Arts Center Warehouse at
110 Federal St. in downtown Anderson.
visitanderson

10 am - 7 pm
Anderson County Museum
Anderson County Museum, Anderson
202 E. Greenville St., Anderson.
Call (864) 260-4737.
andersoncountysc

9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Anderson Arts Center
Anderson Arts Warehouse,
110 Federal St., Anderson.
Call (864) 222-2787
andersonartscenter

Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery
Tuesday - Sunday 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville
Call: 864-770-1331
Bob Jones University

MAC Gallery
16 Augusta Street, Greenville
MAC Gallery

List of art galleries:
Galleries
Greenville Arts

Greenville County Art Calendar

There are numerous events in libraries, book stores, and also
many life music events in restaurants or pubs.
Because these events are too many to list in the calendar please check them out on the following websites:

For Kids please check out the event schedule at:
Greenville Library Calendar
Spartanburg Library Events

For Greenville entertainment, life music in restaurants or pubs, karaoke, dance tournaments, yoga, classes go to:
Live music, dance lessons, language classes, yoga, karaoke etc

For Spartanburg entertainment, life music in restaurants or pubs, karaoke, dance tournaments, yoga, classes go to:
Live music, dance lessons, language classes, yoga, karaoke etc

For movie theater and showtimes go to:
Movies & showtimes

Please do not forget to check all ongoing events, like theater or musical plays in our
- ongoing section
and exhibitions in the
- exhibition section
above on the left hand side !

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Events in May 2008

Below please find the calendar of events for each day in May 2008.

There are also numerous events in libraries, book stores, clubs, life music events in restaurants or pubs. Unfortunately these additional events are too many to list in our calendar. Therefore please check them out on the following websites:

Please check out the event schedules at these libraries :
Greenville Library Calendar
Spartanburg Library Events

For Greenville entertainment, life music in restaurants or pubs, karaoke, dance tournaments, yoga, classes go to:
Live music, dance lessons, language classes, yoga, karaoke etc

For Spartanburg entertainment, life music in restaurants or pubs, karaoke, dance tournaments, yoga, classes go to:
Live music, dance lessons, language classes, yoga, karaoke etc

For movie theater and showtimes go to:
Movies & showtimes

To keep the calendar as short as possible all ongoing events or events which do repeat on different days like plays, concerts, exhibitions, classes etc. are not included in the daily calendar, but listed on the left hand side.

Therefore when you look up the events for a specific day, please do not forget to check all ongoing events, like theater or musical plays in our
- ongoing section on the left hand side !
and exhibitions in the
- exhibition section on the left hand side !

Thursday 5 / 1 / 2008
- Agriculture and Labor Day - Haiti
- Ascension - International/several countries
- Ascension Thursday - International/several countries
- Constitution & Independence Day - Marshall Islands
- Constitution Day - Latvia
- D’a del Trabajo (Labor Day) - Mexico
- Fete du Travail - Djibouti
- International Labor Day - Vietnam
- Kazakhstan People's Unity Day - Kazakhstan
- Labor Day - International/several countries
- Labor Day / Spring Day - Estonia
- Labor Day of May Day - Poland
- Law Day - United States of America
- Lei Day - United States of America
- Loyalty Day - United States of America
- May Day    - International/several countries
- Mid Year Day (Banks only) - Thailand
- National Day of Prayer - United States of America
- Save the Rhino Day - United States of America
- National holiday (Dia do Trabalho) - Brazil
- Svatek prace (May Day) - Czech Republic
- Tag der Arbeit (Labor Day) - Germany, Switzerland
- National holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori) - Italy
- Virgen de Chapi    - Peru
- Worker's Day - International/several countries
- Working Day - Mali
- Yom HaShoah / Holocaust Memorial Day - Israel
- Youth & Sports Day - Cyprus (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus)
- Ascension - Christianity
- Beltane (Northern Hemisphere) - Celticism
- Samhain (Southern Hemisphere) - Celticism
- Walpurgis Nacht - Northern Europe
- Local elections - UK

Please do not forget to check all ongoing events or events which do repeat on different days, like concerts, theater or musical plays in our ongoing section and exhibits in the exhibit section on the left hand side !
- Ongoing:
- Music on Main, Spartanburg (every Thursday)
- Downtown Alive, Greenville (every Thursday)
- Downtown Sounds, Anderson (every Thursday)
- Bluegrass Music for the Young (every Thursday)
- Greenville Plant & Flower Festival (5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Clemson University Spring Dairy Show (5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008)
- Les Liaisons Dangereuses ( 4/25/2008 - 5/3/2008)

Thursday May 1, 2008
2 pm
Knitting and Book Discussion Group
The Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch of the Greenville County Library System will host a Knitting and Book Discussion Group, May 1st at 2pm. You're invited to bring your knitting or crocheting and be prepared to discuss Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Novice to intermediate welcome.
Greenville County Library System, Greenville, SC
Call: (864)877-8722 x3010

Thursday May 1, 2008
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The International Economy and the Upstate"
with Dr. Doug Woodward, USC Moore School of Business
Events At The Davenport, 230 Trade Street, downtown Greer SC 29651
Phone 864-848-7212
http://www.eventsatthedavenport.com
South Carolina economy and the prospects for continued expansion in the face of the national economic slowdown. Discussion to examine the role of globalization in promoting sustainable, long-run economic growth in the Upstate region. The theme of the talk will be focused on the positive role played by exports and inward foreign direct investment as drivers of higher per capita income.
A reception will follow the program.
Cost: Before Friday, April 25, 2008-- $20 for ICU or GACCSC members, $25 for nonmembers
At the door-- $25 for ICU or GACCSC members, $30 for nonmembers
Registration:
To register, contact Steve Cooper, Rödl Langford de Kock LLP, tel. 864-242-2641, fax 864-242-2210.
Checks may be mailed to GACCSC, c/o Rödl Langford de Kock LLP, Two Liberty Square, 75 Beattie Place, Suite 550, Greenville, SC 29601

Thursday May 1, 2008
7 pm
Wofford Chamber Players
Annual Spring Concert featuring senior students
Leonard Auditorium, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
wofford

Friday 5 / 2 / 2008
- Ascension Day - International, Several Countries
- 2nd day of Labor - Russia, Slovenia, Bosnia, Several countries
- Dos de Mayo - Spain
- Teacher's Day - Iran
- King's Birthday - Lesotho
- Third Druk Gyalpo Anniversary - Bhutan
- National Flag Day - Poland
- Brothers and Sisters Day - United States of America
- Twelfth day of Ridvan - Baha'i
- Yom HaShoah / Holocaust Memorial Day - Judaism

Please do not forget to check all ongoing events or events which do repeat on different days, like concerts, theater or musical plays in our ongoing section and exhibits in the exhibit section on the left hand side !
- Ongoing:
- First Friday Nature Walks (every Friday)
- George the Train (every Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday)
- Friday Lunchtime Bike Rides (every Friday)
- Main Street Jazz (every Friday)
- Jazz on the Square (every Friday)
- Starry Nights (every Friday)
- Spring Fling Festival (5/2/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Greenville Plant & Flower Festival (5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Clemson University Spring Dairy Show (5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Seussical (4/25/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Cloud 9 ( 5/2/2008 - 5/17/2008)
- Les Liaisons Dangereuses ( 4/25/2008 - 5/3/2008)
- Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008)
- Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008)

Friday May 2, 2008
6 pm - 9 pm
First Friday
The first Friday of each month 29 art galleries and venues will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. offering local, regional, and national talents. A wide range of media will be represented: oils, watercolors, acrylics, pottery, jewelry, glassworks, woodworks, photography, and mixed media. Step out and support our thriving arts community.
To find a list of participants and locations go to:FirstFriday
FirstFriday

Friday May 2, 2008
6 pm
German-American Club Stammtisch meeting
Monthly social, casual event. Open to the public
Bronco Mexican Restaurant
352 East Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Call: (864) 576-2826

Friday May 2, 2008
6 pm - 9 pm
Opening Reception, Bob Santanello
The Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville announces May Guest Artist, Bob Santanello
Greenville , SC ,

Friday May 2, 2008
6:30 pm Cocktail Hour
7:30 pm Dinner and Program
Forget-Me-Not Ball
Benefiting the AlzheimerÕs Association, this black tie optional gala features an evening of fine food and beverages, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Funds raised will help the more than 70,000 South Carolina residents living with AlzheimerÕs.
Cost: $ 100
The Poinsett Club, 807 E. Washington St., Greenville, SC
Call: (800)860-1444,
ALZ

Friday May 2, 2008
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Dance
Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church holds English Country Dance Events twice monthly. Dances are taught and called. Beginners are welcome. No partner is necessary.
Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church,
2519 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville, SC

Friday May 2, 2008
8 - 10 pm
Stock Car Racing
Exciting stock car racing in six divisions! Gates open at 5 pm and the racing starts at 8.
Anderson Motor Speedway, Anderson, SC
313 Irby Rd. (1 1/2 miles north of I-85 at exit 27), Anderson, SC
Call: (864) 226-5481
andersonmotorspeedway

Friday May 2, 2008
8 pm
Sound Quality Concert Series / Spring Oratorio
The Furman University Music Department's Spring Oratorio begins at 8pm, May 8th in McAlister Auditorium. Conductor Thomas Joiner leads the Furman Symphony Orchestra, Singers and Chorales two 20th century oratorios: Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna and Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem.
Cost: Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for students.
Furman University, McAlister Auditorium, Greenville, Sc
Call: (864)294-2086

Friday May 2, 2008
8 pm
OperaFest 2008: An Evening with Spartanburg's Finest Singers
OperaFest 2008, a concert featuring beautiful arias and duets by Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, Bizet, Lehar, and Rodgers and Hammerstein performed by Spartanburg's finest singers. Many of operas' "Greatest Hits" such as "Vissi d'arte," "Un bel di" and the "Habanera" from Carmen and the lovely duet from Lakme will delight your operatic senses.
Cost: Adult $20, Senior $16, Student $7
David Reid Theater at the Chapman Cultur,200 E St John Street,Spartanburg, SC 29302
Call: (864) 542-2787

Friday May 2, 2008
8 pm
The Merry Widow
A beautiful widow is pursued by a cast of diplomats and a chorus of admirers intent on persuading her to keep her affections, along with her fortune, in her native country.
Franz Lehar's lilting music, including the immortal ballad "Vilia," and the beloved "Merry Widow Waltz" will delight audiences of all ages.
Cost : Adults $22; Seniors $18; Children and Students with ID $8
Call: 864-583-3873
spartanarts

Sunday 5 / 4 / 2008
- Cassinga Day - Namibia
- Crown Prince's Birthday - Tonga
- Kokumin-no-Kyujitsu / National Holiday - Japan
- Mother's Day - Spain
- National Youth Day - China
- Proclamation of Independence - Latvia
- Mother' Day - Lithuania
- Remembrance Day - Netherlands
- Remembrance Day for Martyrs & Disabled - Afghanistan
- Martyr's Day - Lebanon
- Youth Day - China
- Herdenkings Day - Netherlands
- Greenery Day - Japan
- Saint Florian - Austria
- International Firefighters' Day - International

Please do not forget to check all ongoing events or events which do repeat on different days, like concerts, theater or musical plays in our ongoing section and exhibits in the exhibit section on the left hand side !
- Ongoing:
- Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmer's Market (every Saturday + Sunday)
- George the Train (every Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday)
- The Resurrection Symphony (5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Greenville Drive Baseball (5/3/2008 - 5/10/2008)
- Spring Fling Festival (5/2/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Greenville Plant & Flower Festival (5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Seussical (4/25/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Cloud 9 ( 5/2/2008 - 5/17/2008)
- Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008)
- Spring Open House / Lucky Acres Farm (5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Southern Hospitality Reg Appaloosa Show (5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008)
- Clemson University Spring Dairy Show (5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008)

Sunday May 4, 2008
Riverbend Practice Days
Cost: $ 5 fee allows use of all three arenas and trails
Riverbend Equestrain Park, Greenville, SC
Call: 864-246-6466

Sunday May 4, 2008
3 pm
Music from the Heart
The Foothills Chorale will lead you on a Sentimental Journey down Memory Lane. Put on a Happy Face and Let us Entertain You with solos, small ensembles, and the full sound of the Chorale.
Everything's Coming up Roses when we see your smiling faces in the audience. We hope to see you there as you Let the Rest of the World Go By. You will Make Someone Happy when you bring them with you to this delightful concert!
Cost: $ 6 - $ 15
Brooks Center Theatre, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Call: 888-937-464
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Sunday May 4, 2008
4 pm
Lawson Series: Spartanburg Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
Paul Keew and Kathy Foster, conductors
Cost: $ 5
Daniel Recital Hall, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC
Call : (864) 596-9022
converse

Sunday May 4, 2008
8:15 pm
Clemson Memorial Carillon 20th Anniversary
Music and fireworks will mark the 20th anniversary of the Clemson Memorial Carillon, this May 4th. For more than two decades, the bells atop Tillman Hall have been a tradition at Clemson. This year's celebration features guest artist Carlo J. van Ulft, a distinguished award-winning carillonneur. Recommended listening spots include Cox Union Plaza, Military Heritage Plaza, Bowman Field, and the Carillon Garden.
Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, Clemson, SC
Call: (864)656-7787
clemson

Sunday May 4, 2008
7 pm - 8 pm
Wofford College Concert Band Spring Concert.
The Wofford College Concert Band will present their Spring Concert featuring classical and popular selections.
Leonard Auditorium, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

Monday 5 / 5 / 2008
- Children's Day - South Korea, Japan
- Cinco de Mayo - United States of America
- Constitution Day - Kyrgyzstan
- Coronation Day - Thailand
- Indian Heritage Day - Guyana
- Patriot's Day - Ethiopia
- Kodomo no Hi / Children's Day - Japan, South, Korea
- Kvetnove povstani ceskeho lidu (Prague Uprising-1945) - Czech Republic
- Martyr's Day - Albania
- May Day Bank Holiday - United Kingdom
- Senior Citizen's Day - Palau
- Liberation Day - Nationale Bevrijdingsdag - Netherlands
- Battle of Puebla / Cinco de Mayo- Mexico
- Labor Day - Antigua, Barbuda, several countries
- Ascension Day - several countries
- International Midwives Day - International

Please do not forget to check all ongoing events or events which do repeat on different days, like concerts, theater or musical plays in our ongoing section and exhibits in the exhibit section on the left hand side !
- Ongoing:
- Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008)
- Greenville Drive Baseball (5/3/2008 - 5/10/2008)

Monday May 5, 2008
8 pm
Converse Symphony Orchestra
Guest Artist Sarah Ioannides conducts the CSO
Cost: Free
Twichell Auditorium, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC
Call : (864) 596-9021
converse

Monday May 5, 2008
7 pm
Auditions Stephen
for Kilduffs "Uncurled Hand"
Auditionees are asked to dress comfortably for the audition. Headshots and resumes are requested, but not required. Prepared monologues are not required, but may be accepted at the director's discretion.
Centre Stage, 501 River Street, inside the Smith-Barney building, downtown Greenville,SC
centrestage

Tuesday 5 / 6 / 2008
- Army Day - Bulgaria
- Martyr's Day - Lebanon, Syria
- Samuel K. Doe Day - Liberia
- St. George's Day (Orthodox) - Bosnia-Herzegovina
- St. George's Day - Bulgaria
- Martyr's Day - Syria
- Radunitsa (Ancestors Veneration Day) - Belarus
- Hidirellez Festival - Turkey
- Designated Holiday - Japan
- National Nurses Day - United States of America
- Djurdjevdan - Serbia
- Lag Ba'omer - Judaism
- Primaries - Indiana, North Carolina

Please do not forget to check all ongoing events or events which do repeat on different days, like concerts, theater or musical plays in our ongoing section and exhibits in the exhibit section on the left hand side !
- Ongoing:
- George the Train (every Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday)
- Greenville Drive Baseball (5/3/2008 - 5/10/2008)

Tuesday May 6, 2008
9 am - Noon
Practical Botany For Gardeners
Learn more about the fascinating world of plants in this 4-session class designed for gardeners and naturalists. How do flowers produce fruits? How are plants identified? How do I tell when seeds are mature? Why does pinching and deadheading prolong flowering? Why do some plants wilt sooner than others? Explore the intricacies of plants with Education Director Lisa Wagner.
Cost : $25 ($20) for Garden and Museum members & volunteers).
Nature Learning Center, SC Botanical Gardens, Clemson, SC
clemson

Tuesday May 6, 2008
11 am - 1 pm
International Women's Club
ICU, 206 South Main Street, First Floor City Hall, Greenville 29601

Tuesday May 6, 2008
4 pm
Converse College Young Artist Competition
Daniel Recital Hall, Converse College
580 East Main Street, Spartanburg, sc 29302
Call: (864) 596-9706

Tuesday May 6, 2008
8 pm
Zach Galifianakis
Cost: $ 5
Timmons Arena, Furman University, Greenville, SC
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zachgalifianakis
ticketmaster

Wednesday 5 / 7 / 2008
- Hari Hol Pahang - Malaysia
- Yom Hazikaron / Fallen Soldiers Memorial Day - Israel
- Resignation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and handover of the
presidential power to Dmitry Medvedev

Please do not forget to check all ongoing events or events which do repeat on different days, like concerts, theater or musical plays in our ongoing section and exhibits in the exhibit section on the left hand side !
- Ongoing:
- Reckless (5/7/2008 - 5/17/288)
- Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008)
- Greenville Drive Baseball (5/3/2008 - 5/10/2008)
- Mac Arnold's Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival (5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008)

Wednesday May 7, 2008
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
"Globalization and Trade- The View from an Economists Desk"
Join the Upstate International Business Network for lunch and a presentation by Dr. Kailash Khandke from Furman University for a discussion on how popular understandings of trade, globalization, resourcing and offshoring and issues differ from economists' view.
Cost $17 (includes lunch) RSVP required
Call: 1-800-774-5986, ext. 708
Commerce Club, 55 Beattie Place, One Liberty Square (across from the Hyatt), 17th floor, Greenville, SC

Wednesday May 7, 2008
12:15 pm - 1 pm
Music Sandwiched In
The Music Foundation of Spartanburg and the Spartanburg County Public Library Present "Music Sandwiched In" A Mini-Concert Series: Daryle Ryce - American Music with discussion with Sarah Ioannides, Music Director of the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra! A free Lunch Time Concert Series at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters in the Barrett Room from 12:15 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Bring a bag lunch or purchase a lunch from one of MSI sponsors.
Barrett Community Room at the Library, 151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC
Call: (864) 948-9020

Wednesday May 7, 2008
2 pm - 5 pm
Snowbirds Over Anderson
The Snowbirds, the Canadian Air Forces' precision flying team, will perform an amazing air show featuring more than 50 high speed maneuvers, close formation flying, loops and head-on passes.
In addition to the Snowbirds, the Green Beret Parachute Team will demonstrate the aerial insertion technique capabilities of modern special operations personnel.
Cost: Free
Anderson Regional Airport, Anderson, SC
Snowbirds

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Begin at sundown
Moonlight Movie Series: Romance on the High Seas
Movies are held on Wed. evening beginning at dusk in May & Sept.
Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are permitted.
Cost: Free
Dow Amphitheatre at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts
300 S Main St , Greenville, SC
Call : 864 467-6667
greatergreenville

Wednesday May 7, 2008
7 pm
Lawson Series: "An Evening of Chamber Music"
Presented by the Petrie School of Music and Lawson Pre-College student ensembles.
Cost: Free
Daniel Recital Hall, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC
Call : (864) 596-9022
converse

Wednesday May 7, 2008
7 pm
Auditions
for Stephen Kilduffs "Uncurled Hand"
Auditionees are asked to dress comfortably for the audition. Headshots and resumes are requested, but not required. Prepared monologues are not required, but may be accepted at the director's discretion.
Centre Stage, 501 River Street, inside the Smith-Barney building, downtown Greenville,SC
centrestage

Thursday 5 / 8 / 2008
- Armistice Day / V-E Day - Switzerland
- Celebration of WWII Victory - Sint Maarten / St. Martin
- Den osvobozeni od fasismu - 1945 (Liberation from Fascism Day - 1945) - Czech Republic
- Fete de la Victoire 1945 (WWII Victory Day) - St. Pierre & Miquelon
- Liberation Day / Vistory Day - France, several countries
- Liberation day (Liberation from Germany after WW2) - Norway
- Liberation Day - Czech Republic
- Liberation of the Republic - Slovakia
- Parent's Day - South Korea
- Red Cross Day - Australia
- Royal Ploughing Ceremony - Thailand
- VE Day - French Guiana, New Caledonia
- V-E Day - United Kingdom, United States of America
- Victory Day - Guadeloupe, Martinique
- World Red Cross Day - International
- Yom Ha'atzma'ut/ Independence Day - Israel
- Yom Ha'atzma'ut/ Independence Day - Judaism

Please do not forget to check all ongoing events or events which do repeat on different days, like concerts, theater or musical plays in our ongoing section and exhibits in the exhibit section on the left hand side !
- Ongoing:
- Cloud 9 ( 5/2/2008 - 5/17/2008)
- Reckless (5/7/2008 - 5/17/288)
- Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008)
- Abby the Alien and her Animal Adventures ( 5/8/2008 - 5/10/