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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 - 5/4/2008 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
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 <
br>Ongoing classes and events at the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System 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
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
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
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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:
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
Saturday 5 / 3 / 2008 - Constitution Day - Poland - Fiesta de las Cruces - Peru - Kempo Kinenbi / Constitution Memorial Day - Japan - La Cruz de Mayo (The cross of May) - Venezuela - National Day - Poland - Polish National Day - Australia - World Press Freedom Day - International - Labour Day (Queensland) - Australia - May Day (Northern Territory) - Australia - National Scrapbook Day - United States of America
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: - The Carolina First Saturday Market (every Saturday) - Music in the Woods (every Saturday) - Jamn on the Reedy (every Saturday) - Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmer's Market (every Saturday + Sunday) - George the Train (every Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday) - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/3/2008 - 5/10/2008) - International Migratory Bird Day - The Resurrection Symphony (5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008) - 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) - Les Liaisons Dangereuses ( 4/25/2008 - 5/3/2008) - Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008) - Contra Dance - 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)
Saturday May 3, 2008 8 am - 10 am Mountain Birding Table Rock State Park Table Rock is a designated Important Bird Area in South Carolina and a variety of birds can be seen and heard among wooded, weedy, and wetland habitats. During this morning walk common and uncommon species will be identified by means of prominent field marks, vocalizations, and other behaviors. What to Bring: Binoculars, field guide optional Registration Deadline: April 28, 2008 Cost: Free Visitor Center, Table Rock State Park
Saturday May 3, 2008 8 am - Brars' 2008 Upstate Hamfest argest hamfest in the NW South Carolina region. The Blue Ridge
Amateur Radio Society's annual Hamfest is a popular event for the
entire amateur radio community, with many different groups and vendors
represented on site! Cost: $6 -$7 Piedmont Interstate Fairground, Spartanburg, SC Upstate Ham Fest
Saturday May 3, 2008 9 am - Noon Hands On Greenville Day Come join us for South Carolina's largest day of service, Hands On Greenville 2008. 2200 Greenville County citizens, 85 projects, 3 hours, 1 day... HOG Day, May 3, 2008. 600 E. Washington St, Suite 610 , Greenville, SC 29601 Call : 864-242-4224 handsongreenville
Saturday May 3, 2008 9 am - 3 pm The St. Francis Upstate Challenge Run / 4th Annual Challenge Run (Mud Run) A four-mile race run by teams of four on a mud and guts, obstacle-filled, muddy terrain course through the Donaldson Center. The course requires running, jumping, climbing, slogging, sloshing, crawling and raw determination! Teams must finish together. BB&T Kid Zone Ultimate Challenge Course: A quarter mile course designed for children 4 years old and above. Course includes climbing walls, rope crawls, rope swings, and lots of water and mud. $5.00 per child (one run) or $15.00 for unlimited access. All participants can pick up their Event Packages and join us for a free high carb pasta dinner on Friday, May 2, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Greater Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 24 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601 The Upstate Challenge Run is an annual fundraiser, hosted by the Marines and Goodwill Foundation. All proceeds go to the Toys for Tots Foundation and Goodwill Foundation. Cost: $70 per team (includes t-shirt). Entries must be post marked April 29, 2006. Late entry fees and day of event registrations will be charged $80.00 per team. (T-Shirts while supplies last). Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center 669 Perimeter Road, Greenville, SC 29605 Challenge Run
Saturday May 3, 2008 10 am - 3 pm Conservation Day at the Zoo Environmentally friendly businesses and organizations have booths set up throughout the Zoo. Cost: admission to the Zoo 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29601 Call: (864) 467-4300
Saturday May 3, 2008 10 am - 4 pm The Barn at Big Sky Farm Join in the fun at Big Sky Farm for the annual "Farm
Day." It's a short drive for a bit of learning and lots of fun as the
day's activities include antiques tractors on display, crafts, farm
exhibits, the aviary with peafowl, pheasants, pigeons, pigs, cows,
horses, goats, sheep and more, more, more! Be sure to visit the unique
shop filled with antiques, collectibles, goat milk, cheese, farm fresh
eggs, and a variety of other items. Proceeds benefit the 4-H and FFA
of the Upstate. Cost: $5/car Big Sky Farm, 801 Princeton Hwy., Honea Path, SC Call: 864-369-0988
Saturday May 3, 2008 10 am - 4 pm International Museum Day Join the celebration as the newest members of the Anderson County Hall of Fame are inducted. Also, a new permanent exhibit, the Sally Rose Estate Doll House will go on display today. Anderson County Museum, 202 E. Greenville St., Anderson, SC Call (864) 260-4737 andersoncounty
Saturday May 3, 2008 11 am - 5 pm Split Creek Farm Spring Festival Experience a one of a kind farming tradition at the Split Creek Farm Spring Festival! Learn about the different breed of goats, tour the milking parlor, visit the farm animals and welcome the new goat kids. Goat milk products will be available for sampling. Cost: $5 per person; $2.50 per child 12 and under Split Creek Farm 3806 Centerville Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Call: (864) 287-3921 splitcreek
Saturday May 3, 2008 11:30 am - 5 pm Carolina Festival Celebrate the Carolina Spirit with Carolina Wine, Beer & Spirit, Carolina Cuisine & Carolina Beach Music. Cost: $ 9 Admission includes all day tasting, commemorative glass & Southern Crescent Band concert. Larkin's on the River 318 S. Main Street, Downtown Greenville, SC carolinafestival
Saturday May 3, 2008 1 pm - 4 pm SAM Out Loud: Family Day Let the artists at SAM help you make a fun tissue paper flower to celebrate spring or give for Mother's Day! These hand-made flowers may also be donated so that we can deliver them to children in Spartanburg Regional's Pediatric ICU to help brighten their day. Light refreshments, face painting, and music will add to the afternoon festivities. Bring your whole family! SAM Art Gallery, Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg, SC spartanburgartmuseum
Saturday May 3, 2008 2 pm - 4 pm One-Skein Wonder Knitting Party What can you knit from just one skein of yarn? Join us at Fiction Addiction for a One-Skein Wonder Knitting Party and find out! Participants who purchase 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders (Storey Publishing, paperback, $18.95), will be provided with free yarn and knitting needles to make Elizabeth's Perfect Hat, a pattern from the book. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by contacting Fiction Addiction in advance. Call: 864-609-9394
Saturday May 3, 2008 10 am/ Race begins at 2:30 pm Ken-Ducky Derby The Rotary of Greenville Evening invites you to join us for a fun-filled day of family activities and an exciting duck race Reedy River Falls Park, Near Main Street Bridge, Greenville, SC greenvilleeveningrotary
Saturday May 3, 2008 4 pm Spring Venture Step Show The City of Greenville Recreation Division will host the 8th Annual Spring Venture Step Show Saturday, May 3 at the James A. "Slick" Gymnasium. Top elementary school and middle school step teams from across South Carolina and Georgia compete in the show. All school, community and church step teams are welcome to compete. James A. "Slick" Gymnasium, Greenville High School, Greenville, SC Cost: $ 5 - $ 7 Call: 864-467-3238
Saturday May 3, 2008 7 pm Murder in May The biggest murder mystery party in town. It promises a full
evening of clue-seeking entertainment and also raises money for the
operation and upkeep of Centre Stage Theater, a not-for-profit
professional community theater. Enjoying figuring out "Who did it", as well as live music, dancing, a silent auction, and plenty of food and drink. Cost: $ 75 Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville, SC Call: (864)233-6733 centrestage
Saturday May 3, 2008 7:30 pm Sinfonia Concert The Governor's School Choir, Wind Ensemble, and Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra will be in concert . The program includes works by Handel, Holst, Gluck, Ives, and Borodin, and features all Governor's School music students Cost: free and open to the public. Twitchell Auditorium, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC Call: 864.282.3758
Saturday May 3, 200 The Spy Who Buzzed Me Fundraiser with Live music by 'Puzzle', open br, dancing, food, silent and live auctions; Featuring Stewart Spinks Festive cocktail attire If you didn't receive an invitation to our fundraiser and you'd like to attend, you may either call our box office at 233.6733 Cost: $ 75 per person Centre Stage - South Carolina, 501 River Street , Greenville, SC Call : 864 233-6733 centrestage centrestage
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 foothillschorale
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
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 - 5/10/2008) - Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008 - Music on Main, Spartanburg (every Thursday) - Downtown Alive, Greenville (every Thursday) - Music by the Lake, Furman (every Thursday) - Downtown Sounds, Anderson (every Thursday) - Bluegrass Music for the Young (every Thursday) - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/3/2008 - 5/10/2008) - Mac Arnold's Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival (5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008)
Thursday May 8, 2008 9 am - 3 pm Prime of Life Senior adult event Prime of Life is South Carolina's largest senior expo and festival. Senior Action has brought hundreds of professionals and vendors together for over 12 years in one location, to create the Upstate's greatest resource for healthy aging. For one day, seniors and professionals come together to create a day of entertainment, education and information focused on our older Americans living in the Upstate. We welcome all to join for an enriching and entertaining event. Cost: Free Embassy Suites, Verdae Blvd, Greenville, SC Call: 64-467-3660 scprimeoflife senioraction
Thursday May 8, 2008 9 am - 11 am Making More Plants: Propagation Techniques For Gardeners Interested in growing plants from cuttings, starting plants from seed, and learning about the basics of plant division? Join horticulturist and SCBG Nursery Manager Ryan Merck for a demonatration-based workshop focused on plant propagation. Ryan is responsible for the Garden's excellent biannual plant sales as well as ongoing propagation nd plant production for SCBG landscapes. Cost : $12 ($10 for Garden & Museum members and volunteers) Nature Learning Center, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson, SC clemson
Thursday May 8, 2008 12 pm Spartanburg Childrenshelter Mother's Day Fashion Show The Piedmont Club, 361 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302 Call: (864) 582-1840
Thursday May 8, 2008 Highlights and Insights: a tour of the Greenville Museum with Curator Martha R Severens Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville, SC
Thursday May 8, 2008 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Twilight in the Garden Hatcher Garden's annual fundraising event, Twilight in the Garden, begins with a twilight walk of the grounds followed by food and drink, a silent auction and a live auction. This fun event raises a significant portion of the Garden's operating revenue and provides a unique opportunity for community supporters to enjoy a night out in Spartanburg! This is a ticketed event, reservations required. Hatcher Garden, 820 John B. White, Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29306 Related Site Call: (864) 574-7724
Thursday May 8, 2008 7 pm Caribbean Crush South Carolina Children's Theatre As the warm nights of spring roll in, we are moving to the islands for a night of great food, Jimmy Buffet music and margaritas for all! So pull out your Bermuda shorts, slap on some tanning cream and get ready to welcome summer with a celebration that will be talked about for days after. South Carolina Children's Theatre is proud to present A1A, the first, original and official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. Their Tribute Show is the ONLY one ever sanctioned and recognized by Jimmy Buffett. All proceeds from the event benefit the South Carolina Children's Theatre programs and outreach. Great food from participating restaurants and caterers, Fun Art Auction Cost: $50.00 per person Venture Aviation at the Greenville Jetport, The Greenville Downtown Airport, Greenville, SC Call: 235-2885 x10 scchildrenstheatre
Thursday May 8, 2008 8 pm Furman Jazz Ensemble Furman Jazz Ensemble with Matt Olson conducting. Cost: $12 Adult, $3 Student Furman University, Daniel Memorial Chapel, Greenville, SC
Friday 5 / 9 / 2008 - Celebration of War Veterans Day - Azerbaijan - Liberation Day - Guernsey - Memorial Day of Victims of World War II - Latvia - Mother's Day/Victory Day - Belarus - National Heroes Day - Moldova - VE Day - Bosnia-Herzegovina - Victory & Peace Day - Armenia - Victory Day - Several countries - Day of Memory and Honour - Uzbekistan - Europe Day - Europe
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) - Friday Lunchtime Bike Rides (every Friday) - Starry Nights (every Friday) - Main Street Jazz (every Friday) - Jazz on the Square (every Friday) - Starry Nights (every Friday) - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/3/2008 - 5/10/2008) - Greer Family Fest (5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008) - Blue Ridge Fest (5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008) - Relay For Life of Cherokee County, SC (5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008) - Relay For Life of North Spartanburg (5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008) - 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) - Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008 - Debbie Allen's Alex in Wonderland ( 5/9/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Abby the Alien and her Animal Adventures ( 5/8/2008 - 5/10/2008) - Mac Arnold's Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival (5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008)
Friday May 9, 2008 Relay For Life of Pickens County 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. Easley High School, Easley, SC Call: 864-627-1903 RelayForLife
Friday May 9, 2008 8 pm - 10 pm Bernstein Pops Celebrate the music of the most influential American musician of the 20th Century, Leonard Bernstein. Music from "West Side Story", "Candide", "On the Town", and the "Chichester Psalms" are but a few of the incredible musical creations you will hear this evening. Anderson University-Rainey Fine Arts Ctr.,316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC Call (864) 231-6147
Friday May 9, 2008 6:30 pm & 8 pm Piano for Young People Anne Guest, director Cost: Free Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall, Greenville, SC
Friday May 9, 2008 6:30 pm Student Sponsored Benefit Dinner for Darfur Converse's STAND Chapter presents a moving and entertaining benefit dinner to create change and help end the genocide in Darfur. This is a student led and initiated event. STAND is the largest student anti-genocide coalition in the nation and we need your support; so come do your part by enjoying dinner and performances by Converse music, theatre, and dance students at the same time. It is strongly recommended that you buy your tickets early, the RSVP is APRIL 25th and seating is limited. Cost: $ 50 Barnet Room, Montgomery Student Center, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC Call : (864) 596-9371 converse conversedinnerfordarfur
Friday May 9, 2008 8 pm Greenville Concert Band to celebrate Arts for a Lifetime The Greenville Concert Band invites the Upstate community to join in the eleventh annual Arts for a Lifetime series. Woodmont High School, Piedmont, SC
Friday May 9, 2008 8 pm - 11 pm Brian Ashley Jones w/ Baker Maultsby Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer, accomplished lead guitarist, and versatile songwriter who draws from a variety of traditional music to create his own brand of Americana. Described as "Blues Grass", Jones' music is heavily influenced by the guitar driven blues, bluegrass, country, and rock that he absorbed while growing up in a musically diverse family in South Carolina. Hub Bub, Spartanburg, SC hub-bub
Friday May 9, 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, 313 Irby Rd. (1 1/2 miles north of I-85 at exit 27), Anderson, SC Call (864) 226-5481
Saturday 5 / 10 / 2008 - Constitution Day - Micronesia - Dia de la Madre (Mother's Day) - Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador - National Receptionist Day - United States of America - Senor de la Asuncion - Peru - World Lupus Day - International - World Fair Trade 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: - The Carolina First Saturday Market (every Saturday) - Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmer's Market (every Saturday + Sunday) - Music in the Woods (every Saturday) - Jamn on the Reedy (every Saturday) - George the Train (every Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday) - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/3/2008 - 5/10/2008) - Greer Family Fest (5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008) - International Migratory Bird Day - Blue Ridge Fest (5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008) - Relay For Life of Cherokee County, SC (5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008) - Relay For Life of North Spartanburg (5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008) - 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) - Debbie Allen's Alex in Wonderland ( 5/9/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Abby the Alien and her Animal Adventures ( 5/8/2008 - 5/10/2008) - POP Open Studio Tour (5/10/2008 - 5/11/2008) - Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008 - Mac Arnold's Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival (5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008)
Saturday May 10, 2008 7 am registration / 8:30 pm Harbor Run
The Harbor Run is Safe Harbor's certified 8K road race and 2 mile fun run/walk/pooch
parade, and is taglined "The Upstate's Race Against Domestic Violence."
The race course begins at County Square before weaving through scenic downtown
Greenville, the zoo area and finally Cleveland park. Choose from an 8K road race or 2-mile fun
walk/run. Register at www.active.com or at Fleet Feet Sports, Augusta Road. Cost: $ 20 - $ 30 West End Stadium, 945 South Main St., Greenville, SC Call: (864)467-1177 safeharborsc
Saturday May 10, 2008 8 am Assault on Mt. Mitchell® / Assault on MarionTM Training Series for 2008 (all training rides are free including food served at the university at the end of each ride) The cumulative climbs start at about 5,000 ft for the first ride and progress to about 8,000 ft. It is wise to do them in order, not missing one if possible. All rides will have their start/finish at North Greenville University, Tigerville, South Carolina Start: North Greenville University's athletic complex on Hwy 414 across from the campus site 85 mi - Caesars Head freewheelers
Saturday May 10, 2008 8 am - 12 pm Hub City Farmers' Market The Hub City Farmers' Market is a producer only market featuring produce, plants, and much more. The market will run from May 10 through October 25. Call: (864) 595-1422
Saturday May 10, 2008 9 am - 3 pm Table Rock Mountain Day Hike Table Rock State Park Hike this National Recreation Trail that leads 3.6 miles (7.2 round trip) to the top of the Upcountry's most prominent landmark and the signature feature of the park. Enjoy spectacular views, fascinating geology, and a spring display of the plants and animals that the higher mountain elevations provide. What to Bring: Lunch, 2 liters of water; Registration Deadline: May 5, 2008 Cost: $ 8 Nature Center, Table Rock State Park
Saturday May 10, 2008 9 am - 2:30 pm Second Saturday The Archeology of Indiana Jones Held the second Saturday of each month. Family events. Also, Starry Nights held each Friday night - 7:30-10pm - see website for scheduled programs. Cost: $ 4 - $ 5 Roper Mountain Science Center, Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC Call: (864) 355-8900 ropermountain
Saturday May 10, 2008 Carolina FC's Spring Festival Carolina FC's Spring Festival is the perfect answer to hosting a tournament! The Spring Festival is a full day of soccer, fun and excitement! What could be better! No tournament entry fees, no referee fees, no emphasis on results, no hotel costs, no 8am games - the list could go on! The Spring Festival is a day of fun, laughter, competition, and satisfaction! carolinafc
Saturday May 10, 2008 "Lure of the Dragons" Lake Lure Dragon Boat Race & Cultural Festival Downtown Lake Lure, NC. This new charity sports event will feature 28 community and corporate teams paddling 30-foot long dragon boats down the Rocky Broad River at the Lake Lure town park. Organizers expect 1,200-1,500 people to attend and enjoy the fun and excitement of this 2300 year-old Chinese sport that is sweeping across the USA with 75 festivals held last year. The custom-built dragon boats are on their way to Lake Lure now. Team registration and all details are available at the event's website, Call: 828-980-8838 ureofthedragons
Saturday May 10, 2008 10 am - Noon Free Health Screenings AnMed Health Van - Free Health Screenings from 10am-12noon - Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Ingles in Anderson (Hwy 24 - #39), Anderson, SC
Saturday May 10, 2008 10 am - 2 pm Me and My Best Friend Dog Show A small entry fee per pooch gets you and your best friend into this new fun event at Riverbend Equestrian Park Riverbend Equestrian Park, 175 Riverbend Road, Greenville, SC 29617 Call (864) 288-6470 gcrd riverbend
Saturday May 10, 200 The HUB-BUB Art Mart & Good Junk Sale 9 am - 2 pm Last year more than 1,000 people turned out for this event in the streets and parking lots surrounding HUB-BUB. If you're an artist who wants to sell your wares at this one-day street fare Spartanburg Train Depot, Spartanburg, SC Call: 864-595-1422
Saturday May 10, 200 10 am - Noon YouTheatre Mornings Spring Festival Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre Education Center. Entertaining fun for the whole family-classes perform short skits, dances or musical medleys,picnic on the grounds, games and activity booths. Cost: $5 Adult admission, Kids admitted free-of-charge. Call : (828) 693-0731 or toll-free (866)732-8008 flatrockplayhouse
Saturday May 10, 200 10 am Kids Create a Cardboard City in Greenville The Greenville County Library System's "America's Favorite Architecture" series continues May 10th. From 10am until noon, ages 8-12 will design their own building and negotiate with other "architects" to develop a plan for the new "Cardboard City." Greenville County Library System, Greenville, SC Call: (864)242-5000 x3010
Saturday May 10, 200 11 am Western Carolina Horse Sale Sale of Quality Horses M&M Productions Main Arena, T.Ed Garrison Livestock Arena, Clemson, SC Call: 864-646-3822 or 864-247-5636 clemson
Saturday May 10, 200 5:30 pm seating / 7:30 pm - 8:45 Show Sheherazade & 1001 Nights Enjoy Mediterranean dinner and Oriental Dance performance featuring Middle Eastern choreography inspired by the world's oldest dance moves, veil and balancing dances performed by Layali Layla Dance Group. End up the evening with a cheerful party and have fun trying dynamic or slow oriental dance moves. Caesar's Restaurant, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607 located in the University Center of McAlister Square Call: 864-233-4094 greenvillebellydance
Saturday May 10, 200 7 pm Springtime in Paris School of Carolina Ballet Theatre The theme for the production is "Springtime in Paris" and takes place in a Parisian town square with flowers, shops and toy boutiques. The dancers play the roles of parisians, from dusk to midnight. The boutiques transform into a midnight magic of dancing dollw, puppets and plush animals. The music will bring you to France and have you saying Oui, Oui - Vive la France! Cost: $15; Child & Senior $12 Peace Center Concert Hall 300 S Main St , Greenville, SC Call : 864 467-3000 peacecenter
Saturday May 10, 2008 7 pm Moonlight & Magnolias At the Moonlight & Magnolias Gala, we honor and celebrate cancer survivors who benefit
from your generosity in beating this dreaded disease. The annual American Cancer SocietyÕs Moonlight & Magnolias
fundraiser features music, food, and a silent auction. Cost: $ 125 / $ 225 couple
Larkins on th River & Peace Center, 318 S. Main St., Greenville, SC Call: (864)627-1903 moonlightandmagnolias
Saturday May 10, 200 7 pm Home Spun Bluegrass Live Acousic Bluegrass Music HomeSpun Bluegrass presents Flint Hill. HomeSpun consistently provides the best in Bluegrass, every show is a Must-See! HomeSpun Bluegrass, 126 W. Cherokee Street, Chesnee, SC 29323 Call: (864) 978-7475 homespunbg
Saturday May 10, 200 7:30 pm To Mother with Love A Tribute concert in honor of mothers A Mother's Day Concert The City of Spartanburg and the Music Foundation of Spartanburg present "A Mother's Day Concert" The Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, The Palmetto Youth Choristers and Tim ShewÑBroadway Star. Bring the entire family. Free Admission. Fireworks at Sundown. Food and Drink Vendors. Cost: Free Zimmerli Amphitheater,Barnet Park, 248 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC Call: 864-948-9020
Sunday 5 / 11 / 2008 - Mother's Day - International / Several countries - Pentecost / Whit Sunday - International / Several countries - Pentecost Sunday - Netherlands, Sweden - Sts. Cyrilus and Methodius Day - Bulgaria - Resistance and Liberation Day - Lebanon - Pentecost - Christianity
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) - Cloud 9 ( 5/2/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008) - Reckless (5/7/2008 - 5/17/288) - Debbie Allen's Alex in Wonderland ( 5/9/2008 - 5/18/2008) - POP Open Studio Tour (5/10/2008 - 5/11/2008)
Monday 5 / 12 / 2008 - Mangers pour divers loas - Haiti - Buddha`s Birthday - South Korea - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day - Australia - International Midwives Day - Australia, International - Lord Buddha's Birthday - Hong Kong - Buddha Day - South Korea - Nurse's Day - Australia - Pentecost Monday / Whit Monday - International, Several Countries - Pfingstmontag (Pentecost Monday) - Switzerland - St. Andrew's Day - Georgia - Finland's Day / Day of Finnishness - Finland - International Nurses Day - International - Te Aso o te Tala Lei - Tuvalu - Mangers pour divers loas - Voudon
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-to-Work Week (5/12/2008 - 5/16/2008) - Bicycle Safety Check-up (5/12/2008 - 5/14/2008
Monday May 12, 2008 7 pm Reading Room, Ron Rash and Phebe Davidson The Reading Room presents Ron Rash, author of three poetry collections, and Phebe Davidson, also a poet. Cost: $2 members, $4 non-members The Handlebar, 304 E Stone Ave, Greenville, SC
Monday May 12, 2008 7 pm Lawson Series: Lawson Band Spring Concert John Holloway and Greg Lindahl, conductors. Cost: Free Daniel Recital Hall, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC Call : (864) 596-9022 converse
Monday May 12, 2008 7 pm Film Fanatics Discusses Tortilla Soup Film Fanatics will discuss the film Tortilla Soup, May 12 at 7:00 at the Spartanburg County Public Libraries Headquartes. The library provides copies of the film for viewing prior to the discussion. Spartanburg County Public Libraries, Spartanburg, SC Call: (864)596-3502
Monday May 12, 2008 7 pm Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America Dr. Robert C. Jeffrey, Associate Professor of Goverment at Wofford College will present a lecture on the life and work of Alexander Hamilton. This lecture coincides with the National Endowment for the Humanities traveling exhibit "Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America" on display in the AT&T Exhibition Gallery on the lower level of the Headquarters Library from May 1 until June 13. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Barrett Room of the Headquarters Library, 151 South Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29306 Call: (864) 596-3507
Tuesday 5 / 13 / 2008 - Gospel Day - Tuvalu - Virgen de Fatima - Peru - King's Birthday - Cambodia - Primaries - Nebraska, West Virginia
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) - The Drowsy Chaperone (5/13/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Reckless (5/7/2008 - 5/17/288) - Bike-to-Work Week (5/12/2008 - 5/16/2008) - Bicycle Safety Check-up (5/12/2008 - 5/14/2008)
Tuesday May 13, 2008 12 noon - 1 pm South India's Natural Diversity The coasts of Goa and Kerala, the inland backwaters, the diversity of the Western Ghats, and the landscapes surrounding the southern hill stations were the focus of a recent trip to South India. Director of Education Lisa Wagner and her husband Tim Spira are keen natural history travelers whose interests in the natural world and other cultures have encouraged them to explore diverse places throughout the world (on their own with lightweight luggage, binoculars, and camera in hand). Cost : FREE Hayden Conference Center, Sc Botanical Garden, Clemson, SC clemson
Tuesday May 13, 2008 6:30 pm Voice Recital The Fine Arts Center Of Greenville 102 Pine Knoll Drive Greenville, SC 29609 fineartscenter
Tuesday May 13, 2008 7 pm - 8:30 pm Black Elk, Sioux Holy Man and Nature Mystic and James Beckwourth, African American Explorer, A Chautauqua Discussion Will Goins, PhD and Dr. Stan Coleman. Join an audience of avid history and literature fans who love talking back to History. Led by Scholars, it's the personal experiences of the audience that make them so much fun. Hughes Main Library, 943 Rutherford Rd , Greenville, SC 29609 Call: 864-244-1499 greenvillechautauqua
Tuesday May 13, 2008 8 pm Spring Honors Recital The Furman University Spring Honors Recital Cost: Free Furman University, Daniel Memorial Chapel, Greenville, SC
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: - The Drowsy Chaperone (5/13/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Reckless (5/7/2008 - 5/17/288) - Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008) - Bike-to-Work Week (5/12/2008 - 5/16/2008) - Bicycle Safety Check-up (5/12/2008 - 5/14/2008) - Y Dance
Wednesday May 14, 2008 Begin at sundown Moonlight Movie Series: The Trouble With Harry 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 http://www.greatergreenville.com/visitors/MoonlightMovies.asp
Wednesday May 14, 2008 8 pm Furman University's honors string ensembles the Hartness and Gladden String Quartets will present their spring recital, "Quartet plus!" The concert will include pieces by Beethoven, Dvorak and Smetana, as well as music for string quartet and piano and quartet plus double-bass. Cost: Free Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall, Greenville, SC Call: (864)294-2086
Thursday 5 / 15 / 2008 - Independence Day - Paraguay - International Day of Families - International - Mother's Day - Samoa - Peace Officer Memorial Day - United States of America - San Isidro - Spain - San Isidro Labrador - Peru - Independence Day - Paraguay - Teacher's Day - South Korea, Mexico - King's Birthday - Cambodia - International Conscientious Objector 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: - The Greek Festival (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - BMW Charity Pro Am (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - The Drowsy Chaperone (5/13/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Cloud 9 ( 5/2/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Reckless (5/7/2008 - 5/17/288) - Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008) - Bike-to-Work Week (5/12/2008 - 5/16/2008) - Region Ten Experience Quarter Horse Show (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Music on Main, Spartanburg (every Thursday) - Downtown Alive, Greenville (every Thursday) - Music by the Lake, Furman (every Thursday) - Downtown Sounds, Anderson (every Thursday) - Bluegrass Music for the Young (every Thursday)
Thursday May 15, 2008 Stone Cold Musical Classics Stone Cold Musical Classics, with members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville, SC greenvillemuseum
Thursday May 15, 2008 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Commuter Safety Course This 1-hour course will give you the knowledge and confidence to safely ride your bike with traffic. The course will be lead by 2 certified instructors and geared towards individuals who would like to use a bicycle as a form of transportation while getting exercise, having fun, and saving gas money. We will meet from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm on Thursday, May 15, at TTR Bicycle Shop on the Swamp Rabbit Greenway Trail near Downtown Greenville. TTR Bicycles has offered several free door prizes to participants and demo bicycles and helmets available for those who do not have the equipment. Helmets and Pre-registration is required, and space is limited, so please contact Andrew Meeker, meekera@greatergreenville.com, to sign up. TTR Bicycle Shop on the Swamp Rabbit Greenway Trail near Downtown Greenville, SC greatergreenville
Thursday May 15, 2008 7 pm - 10 pm Larkin's Rhythm on the River Concert Series Shag dance the night away with the best beach music bands around! Proceeds will be donated to local charities. No pets or coolers, please! Cost: $5 or $10 (depending on show) Dow Amphitheater, behind the Peace Center and across the Reedy River from RiverPlace. 318 S. Main Street (Across from RiverPlace), Greenville, SC 29601 Call: 864-467-3020 larkinsontheriver
Friday 5 / 16 / 2008 - Red Hill Holiday - Russia - Presidential Election Public Holiday - Dominican Republic - Jerusalem Day - Israel - Presidential elections - Dominican Republic - Teacher's Day - Malaysia
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) - Friday Lunchtime Bike Rides (every Friday) - Starry Nights (every Friday) - Main Street Jazz (every Friday) - Jazz on the Square (every Friday) - Starry Nights (every Friday) - The Greek Festival (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - The Drowsy Chaperone (5/13/2008 - 5/18/2008) - BMW Charity Pro Am (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Relay For Life of Greenville Area, SC (5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Relay For Life of Anderson (5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Relay For Life of Spartanburg (5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Cloud 9 ( 5/2/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Reckless (5/7/2008 - 5/17/288) - Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008) - Debbie Allen's Alex in Wonderland ( 5/9/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Unlikely Candidates (5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Region Ten Experience Quarter Horse Show (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus (5/16/2008- 5/18/2008) - Contra Dance - Bike-to-Work Week (5/12/2008 - 5/16/2008) - Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008
Friday May 16, 2008 7:15 am - 9 am Bike-to-Work Day 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
Friday May 16, 2008 Relay For Life of Greer 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. Call: 864-895-4448 RelayForLife
Friday May 16, 2008 Armed Forces Day Parade Main Street, Downtown , Greenville, SC Call : 864 241 3462
Friday May 16, 2008 8 pm / door open one hour before show Jeff Dunham - Spark of Insanity Tour Cost : $39.50 all seats reserved BI-LO Center, 650 N Academy St , Greenville, SC Call: 864 241-3800 bilocenter
Friday May 16, 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
Saturday 5 / 17 / 2008 - Constitution Day / Syttende Mai - Nauru, Norway - Dia de las Letras Gallegas - Spain - Liberation Day - Dem. rep. of the Congo
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: - The Carolina First Saturday Market (every Saturday) - Music in the Woods (every Saturday) - Jamn on the Reedy (every Saturday) - George the Train (every Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday) - Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmer's Market (every Saturday + Sunday) - The Greek Festival (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - BMW Charity Pro Am (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - The Drowsy Chaperone (5/13/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Debbie Allens Alex in Wonderland ( 5/9/2008 - 5/18/2008) - International Migratory Bird Day - Relay For Life of Greenville Area, SC (5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Relay For Life of Anderson (5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Relay For Life of Spartanburg (5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Cloud 9 ( 5/2/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Spring Dance Concert (5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Reckless (5/7/2008 - 5/17/288) - Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008) - Debbie Allen's Alex in Wonderland - Unlikely Candidates (5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008) - Contra Dance - Palmetto Paint Horse Club 2 Judge Show (5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Region Ten Experience Quarter Horse Show (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus (5/16/2008- 5/18/2008) - Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008
Saturday May 17, 2008 7 am Miracle Hill Cycling Challenge A one-day cycling tour event for serious cyclists who wish to improve stamina and touring skills, while showcasing Upstate South Carolina and parts of North Carolina and raising funds for the homeless. Each rider is expected to raise $950 in sponsorships. When you register online a fundraising page will automatically be generated by Active.come to help aid you in reaching your fundraising goal. Riders will receive a custom-printed jersey produced by Hincapie Sportswear to help celebrate the experience. Cost: $ 50 All participants will begin at Miracle Hill Greenville Rescue Mission, Greenville, SC MiracleHill
Saturday May 17, 2008 9 am Open Horse Show halter, jumping, Eng, Tots lead line, trl. class, western & timed events, Spartanburh Horseman's Assoc, Croft State Park, Spartanburg, SC Call: 864-585-3131 shahorseshows
Saturday May 17, 2008 9 am - 5 pm Oconee Heritage Fest Patriots' Hall: Oconee Veterans' Museum and the
Oconee Heritage Center will be celebrating HeritageFest on Saturday,
May 17. The area between the Museums will be filled with music,
activities, dancing and special exhibits relating to our Patriotic and
Cultural heritage. Dance Artist/Educator Caroline Hoadley, as an Arts
Partner with the Oconee Heritage Center, will co-ordinate a street
dance with lessons open to public participation. Ms. Hoadley will lead
the audience in participating in various cultural and historical
dances, including German Polkas, Appalachian Clogging figures, the
Virginia Reel (the first American dance!) and the Shag, the South
Carolina state dance. The dance will take place from 12 noon - 2 p.m. Patriots' Hall will be open for visitors from 9 a.m.
- 5 p.m. There will be continuous activities in and around the museum
during this time. There will be static military vehicle displays,
re-enactors in military uniform, photos developed on site and military
"duckie" races with prizes for the winners. Lunch plates will be
available from 11 a.m - 1:30 p.m. The plate includes hot dog or chili
dog, roll, baked beans, chips, cookie and a beverage for a $5 donation. Oconee Heritage Center, 123 Brown Square Drive, Walhalla, SC Call: 864-638-2224
Saturday May 17, 2008 9:45 am (Hendricks Library, Simpsonville) 11:30 am (Jean M. Smith Library,Greer) Lollipops / Pictures At An Exhibition Educational concert series presented by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra to introduce children to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra. Greenville Symphony Orchestra Lollipops concerts target students ages 3-7; however, older children and adults are welcome. Featuring the GSO Wind Quinte. Reservations are not required. Cost: Free
Saturday May 17, 200 10 am Storytime at The Open Book Join Ann Stolarski for a great story! for ages 4-7. 10 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC Call 235-9651 theopenbookonline
Saturday May 17, 200 10 am - Noon YouTheatre Mornings Spring Festival Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre Education Center. Entertaining fun for the whole family-classes perform short skits, dances or musical medleys, picnic on the grounds, games and activity booths. Cost: $5 Adult admission, Kids admitted free-of-charge. Call : (828) 693-0731 or toll-free (866)732-8008 flatrockplayhouse
Saturday May 17, 2008 10 am - 4 pm Strawberry Festival
Foothills Family Resources in Slater, SC will be hosting the sixth annual Strawberry Festival at Slater Hall in Slater, SC. We will have music, food, entertainment, a free area for the kids, and all types of arts and quality hand-made goods.
As always our Little Mr./Miss Strawberry Pageant will highlight our
day. This year our pageant promises to be the best yet, with prizes for
category winners, and certificates for runner-ups. Also, we will have
staggered registration and start times to ensure a good flow and less
wait time for the entrants."
Downloadable forms are available on the Foothills Family Resources site for vendors and pageant applicants. Slater, SC Call: 864-836-1100 Strawberry Festival
Saturday May 17, 2008 11 am My Air Force Mom Book Signing for Armed Forces Day In celebration of Armed Forces Day, SC author Mary Lee will do a storytime reading of her children's picture book My Air Force Mom (Tate Publishing, paperback, $6.99) Fiction Addiction, Greenville, SC
Saturday May 17, 2008 Auditions for Carolina Youth Symphony Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina Call: 864-232-3963 carolinayouthsymphony carolinayouthsymphony
Saturday May 17, 2008 12 noon- 3 pm A Spring String Thing / Bluegrass and Banjo Extravaganza featuring champion banjoist, Charles Wood. An outdoor concert featuring banjos, fiddles, guitars, and trings. Cost: free Hagood Mill Historic Site, Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, SC Call (864)898-2936 Pickens
Saturday May 17, 2008 Potters on Gaffney's Old Field Pottery Show and Sale 12 pm Auction Cost: $3 for adults, $1 for children. Call: 864-489-3988 Gaffney, SC
Saturday May 17, 2008 1 pm - 4 pm Museum Day / Open House Bring the family for an afternoon of natural discovery! Kids will enjoy crafts and "digging" for fossils and minerals, as well as the unique exhibits on display in the museum. Bring along your favority rocks or fossils for identification. Cost : FREE Campbell Geology Museum, Clemson, SC clemson
Saturday May 17, 2008 6:30 pm Cirque du CDS Cirque du CDS - Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for a new and exciting event to benefit the Center for Developmental Services at Timmons Arena on the campus of Furman University. The evening will feature entertainers in the vein of Cirque du Soleil, performances by local celebrities in a "Circus of the Stars," festive foods and a top notch prize package raffle. Festive casual attire is suggested, and tickets can be purchased at the door or ahead of time from CDS. Cost: $75/person Timmons Arena on the campus of Furman University 29 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601 Call : (864) 331-1314 cdservices
Saturday May 17, 2008 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Moonlight Float Paddle the calm water by canoe or kayak on Pinnacle Lake and enjoy the sights and sounds that await under the moonlit sky. What to Bring: Flashlight or head lamp. Registration Deadline: Monday before each event. Cost: $6 per person / $4 under age 18 Table Rock State Park
Saturday May 17, 2008 7:30 - 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
Sunday 5 / 18 / 2008 - Manger pour Gran'n Aloumandia / Flag Day- Haiti - Armed Forces Day - United States of America - Battle of Las Peidras - Uruguay - Flag & University Day - Haiti - International Museum Day - International - Revival & Unity Day - Turkmenistan - Trinity Sunday - Monaco - Visakh Bochea Day (Buddha Day) - Cambodia - Manger pour Gran'n Aloumandia - Voudo
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 Greek Festival (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - BMW Charity Pro Am (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - The Drowsy Chaperone (5/13/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Dames at the Sea (5/1/2008-5/18/2008) - Debbie Allen's Alex in Wonderland ( 5/9/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Spring Dance Concert (5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Palmetto Paint Horse Club 2 Judge Show (5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Region Ten Experience Quarter Horse Show (5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008) - Debbie Allen's Alex in Wonderland - Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus (5/16/2008- 5/18/2008) - Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008
Sunday May 18, 2008 Stump Jump Cross-country mountain bike race. Spartan West Rotary Club's annual fund raising event. Proceeds benefit the Spartanburg Children's Shelter and other Rotary projects such as polio eradication worldwide. Cost: Free general admission to spectators/ $30 (including the SC State Parks $2 user fee) / Juniors $20! Croft State Park, Spartanburg, SC stumpjump
Sunday May 18, 2008 7 pm Senior Honors Concert Carolina Youth Symphony Leslie W. Hicken, Conductor The Carolina Youth Symphony will present its annual Senior Honors Concert on Sunday, May 18 at 7:00PM in McAlister Auditorium, Furman University where they will celebrate the accomplishments of 30 seniors, many of them members of the orchestra more than five years. Dr. Leslie W. Hicken will conduct the full orchestra and wind and string ensemble orchestras in works by Hanson, Lenz and Bruch. Senior soloists are: Lisa Popwell, violin; Caroline Beckman, bassoon, Peter DiLeo, mallets, and Yvonne Kao, flute Guest Artists: Senior Solo Competition Winners Cost: $10 adults, $5 seniors and Students McAlister Auditorium, Furman University, Greenville, SC Call: 864-232-3963 carolinayouthsymphony
Monday 5 / 19 / 2008 - Ho Chi Minh's Birthday - Vietnam - Holiday of Poetry - Turkmenistan - Malcolm X Day - United States of America - Vesak Full Moon Poya Day - Sri Lanka - Wesak (Buddha Day) - Malaysia - Kason Full Moon (Buddha Day) - Myanmar - Lord Buddha's Parinirvana - Bhutan - Visakh Bochea Day (Buddha Day) - Cambodia - Vesak Day ( Buddha Day) _ Singapore - Visakha (Buddha Day) - Thailand - Victoria Day - Canada - Praia Municipal Day - Cape Verde - Discovery Day - The Cayman Islands - AtatŸrk Day / Youth & Sports Day - Turkey
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
Monday May 19, 2008 8 pm Furman Jazz Combos Matt Olson conducting Cost: Free Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall, Greenville, SC
Tuesday 5 / 20 / 2008 - Independence Day - East Timor - National Day - Cameroon - Party Day or Popular Movement Day - Zaire (Democratic Congo) - Simbi Blanc - Haiti - St. Ferdinand Day - Spain - Vesak Day - Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, - Buddha Purnima (Buddha Day) - Bangladesh, India, Laos, Nepal - Simbi Blanc - Voudon - Primaries - Kentucky, Oregon
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 (5/20/2008 - 5/27/2008)
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10 am International Women's Club-Coffee Morning ICU, Starbucks on 1467 Woodruff Road, Greenville,SC
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10 am - 2 pm Earth Day Workshop at the Zoo Classroom style workshop focusing on recycling, animal habitats, composting and wonders of water Cost: admission to the Zoo 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone (864) 467-4300 zooinfo@greatergreenville.com
Tuesday May 20, 2008 5:30 pm - 8 pm International Reception The International Reception recognizes the hundreds of international companies doing business in the Upstate and thanks them for their investment in the area. Cost: $75 per Chamber member; $100 per Non-Chamber member Carolina First Center, One Exposition Dr. , Greenville, SC greenvillesccoc
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:30 pm Senior Showcase South Carolina Governor's School Cost: Adults $12, Students & Seniors $8 The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S Main St., Greenville, SC peacecenter peacecenter
Tuesday May 20, 2008 8 pm Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia American Music Concert Cost: Free Furman University, Daniel Recital Hall, Greenville, SC
Wednesday 5 / 21 / 2008 - Independence Day - Montenegro - National Waiter/Waitress Day - United States of America - Naval Glories Day (Battle of Iquique) - Chile - Sheep Festival - Cameroon - Saint Helena Day - Saint Helena - Dia de la Afrocolombianidad - Colombia - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development - International - Legislative election - Georgia
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: - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008) - Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008) - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/20/2008 - 5/27/2008)
Wednesday May 21, 2008 12:15 pm - 1 pm Music Sandwiched In Wednesday, May 21, 2008 The Music Foundation of Spartanburg and the Spartanburg County Public Library Present "Music Sandwiched In" Mini-Concert Series: Mark Guest - Solo Jazz Guitar, Electric Sitar and Then Some! 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 21, 2008 Begin at sundown Moonlight Movie Series: Top Hat 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 21, 2008 7 pm - 8 pm Four Eyed Monster (Local Film) Arin Crumley and Susan Buice made a feature length film called Four Eyed Monsters that tells the true story of how they met online and how he stalked her at her work. They ended up dating but with a rule to never speak in person. Their lives and minds began to meld and their fantasies and fears manifested as they became a living breathing Four Eyed Monster. Hub-Bub, Spartanburg, SC hub-bub foureyedmonsters
Thursday 5 / 22 / 2008 - Corpus Christi - International, Several countries - National Maritime Day - United States of America - National Sovereignty - Haiti - National Unity Day - Yemen - International Day for Biological Diversity - International - Abolition Day - Martinique - Independence Day _ Montenegro - Corpus Christi - Christianity - Lag B'omer - Judaism - World Biodiversity 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: - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008 - Music on Main, Spartanburg (every Thursday) - Downtown Alive, Greenville (every Thursday) - Music by the Lake, Furman (every Thursday) - Downtown Sounds, Anderson (every Thursday) - Bluegrass Music for the Young (every Thursday) - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/20/2008 - 5/27/2008)
Thursday May 22, 2008 9 am Senior Walk For adults ages 50 and over, walk for fun and fitness, lunch and prizes Furman University, Greenville, SC
Thursday May 22, 2008 10 am - 11:30 am International Women's Club Coffee Morning ICU, Books-A-Million, 2465 Laurens Rd Greenville
Thursday May 22, 2008 6:30 pm Fiction Addiction Book Club For its May meeting, Fiction Addiction's business book club will be reading The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell (Little Brown, paperback, $14.95). The club is open to the public Thai Top Restaurant, Patchwork Plaza Shopping Center, Greenville, SC
Thursday May 22, 2008 6:30 pm Salute To Education Banquet Cost: $ 27 Carolina First/Woodside Conference Center Greenville, SC Call: 864-355-8872 greenville
Thursday May 22, 2008 7 pm - 10 pm Larkin's Rhythm on the River Concert Series Shag dance the night away with the best beach music bands around! Proceeds will be donated to local charities. No pets or coolers, please! Cost: $5 or $10 (depending on show) Dow Amphitheater, behind the Peace Center and across the Reedy River from RiverPlace. 18 S. Main Street (Across from RiverPlace), Greenville, SC 29601 Call : 864-467-3020 arkinsontheriver
Friday 5 / 23 / 2008 - Labour Day - Jamaica - Lag B'omer - Israel - National Holiday - Morocco - World Turtle Day - International - Royal Ploughing Day - Cambodia - Birth of Abdul-Baha - Baha'i - Declaration of the Bab - Baha'i - Lag B'omer - Judaism - World Turtle 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: - George the Train (every Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday) - Friday Lunchtime Bike Rides (every Friday) - Starry Nights (every Friday) - Main Street Jazz (every Friday) - Jazz on the Square (every Friday) - Starry Nights (every Friday) - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/20/2008 - 5/27/2008) - Freedom Weekend Aloft (5/23/2008 - /26/2008) - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Moon over Buffalo (5/23/2008 - 6/1/2008) - SCQHYA Spring Circuit (5/23/2008 - 5/25/2008)
Friday May 23, 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
Saturday 5 / 24 / 2008 - Battle of Pichincha - Ecuador - Bermuda Day - Bermuda - Commonwealth Day - Belize - Day of Slavonic Script (Culture & Education Day) - Bulgaria - Liberation Day - Eritrea - Sts. Cyrilus and Methodius Day - Macedonia - Battle of Pichincha Day - Ecuador - Saint Sarah - Camargue, France - World Schizophrenia 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: - The Carolina First Saturday Market (every Saturday) - Music in the Woods (every Saturday) - Jamn on the Reedy (every Saturday) - George the Train (every Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday) - Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmer's Market (every Saturday + Sunday) - International Migratory Bird Day - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/20/2008 - 5/27/2008) - Freedom Weekend Aloft (5/23/2008 - /26/2008) - Living History Weekend Farming Practices (5/24/2008 - 5/25/2008) - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Bike Month (5/2/2008 - 5/24/2008 - Moon over Buffalo (5/23/2008 - 6/1/2008) - SCQHYA Spring Circuit (5/23/2008 - 5/25/2008) - Arts on the Alley (5/24/2008 - 5/25/2008) - Contra Dance
Saturday May 24, 2008 7:45 am - 3 pm SC Open & Masters Track Classic Furman University, 3303 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29609 Call: 864-444-4208 furman gvltrackclub
Saturday May 24, 2008 9:30 am to 4:30 pm A Day of Gardens Spartanburg Garden Club Council presents a tour of 7 private gardens in Spartanburg County plus an educational seminar on water conservation. Plan to be inspired! Tickets are available in advance ($15 per person) at local retailers (Gunter's Gardens, Carolina Garden World, and USC Upstate) and the day of at Hatcher Garden for $20.00. Proceeds will benefit Hatcher Garden, The Charles Lea Sensory Garden, USC Upstate Arboretum and Spot of Pride.
Saturday May 24, 2008 10 am - 12 Noon Friends Fourth Saturday Program: South Carolina Minerals Geologist Tom Littlejohn will wow participants as they discover the wonders of rocks and minerals in South Carolina. Program will include a little panning for gold in Mountain Creek. Meet at Park Center. Paris Mountain State Park
Saturday May 24, 2008 10 am Foothills Indian Horse Club (FIHC) Horse Show 4 spd. events, 2 judged events w/5 div. of age avail Cedar Creek Arena, Pelzer, SC Call: 864-650-4592
Saturday May 24, 2008 Auditions for Carolina Youth Symphony Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina Call: 864-232-3963 carolinayouthsymphony carolinayouthsymphony
Saturday May 24, 2008 1 pm - 2:30 pm Suited to Swim Many of Paris Mountain's animals are adapted to life in or near water. Help look for salamanders, frogs, ducks, aquatic insects, as well as signs of our resident beaver population, on this unusual scavenger hunt. Bring shoes that can get wet, so you can get in the creek! The program fee is $5.00 per person. Admission fee is waived. Registration required. To register, call the park office (864-244-5565), or email to ctaylor@scprt.com Meet at Park Center. What to Bring: shoes that can get wet. Registration Deadline: day before Cost: $5.00 per person, payable at fee booth. Admission fee is waived. Bathhouse/Park Center, Paris Mountain State Park
Saturday May 24, 2008 5 pm Power from the Past Show 18th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show presented by Foothills Antique Power Association Great family fun, tractor games for adults, pedal tractor pull for the children, crafts of all kinds, tractor "Parade of Power", food and drink available on site Cost: $3-5, Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd. off Howard St, near downtown Spartanburg, SC Call: 864-879-3079 piedmontinterstatefair
Saturday May 24, 2008 5 pm 1st Annual Dance Recital "Shringara" Taal School of Dance is pleased to present it's 1st Annual Dance Recital "Shringara". This is a fund-raising event and proceeds will be given to the Vedic Center of Greater Greenville. Come enjoy an evening filled with professionally choreographed show by Taal students, vendors selling varieties of delectable Indian cuisine, Indian sweets, and handicraft/gift items, fun for the whole family. Cost: $ 5 Barton Campus, TRC Auditorium, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC Call: 864-322-7529
Sunday 5 / 25 / 2008 - Africa Day - Several Countries - African Liberation Day - Several Countries - Anniversary of the Organization of African Unity - Comoros - Carpet Day - Turkmenistan - Escaldes-Engordany - Andorra - Independence Day - Jordan - Liberation Day - Lebanon - National Jordan Day - Australia - National Missing Children's Day - United States of America - OAU Day Equatorial - Guinea - Organization of African Unity Day - Guinea - Sucre Local Festival - Bolivia - Youth Day - Bosnia-Herzegovina - Towel Day - International - Day of Revolution - Argentina - National Tap Dance Day - United States of America
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) - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/20/2008 - 5/27/2008) - Freedom Weekend Aloft (5/23/2008 - /26/2008) - Living History Weekend Farming Practices (5/24/2008 - 5/25/2008) - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Moon over Buffalo (5/23/2008 - 6/1/2008) - SCQHYA Spring Circuit (5/23/2008 - 5/25/2008) - Arts on the Alley 2008 (5/24/2008 - 5/25/2008)
Sunday May 25, 2008 8 am Assault on Mt. Mitchell®/ Assault on MarionTM Training Series for 2008 (all training rides are free including food served at the university at the end of each ride) The cumulative climbs start at about 5,000 ft for the first ride and progress to about 8,000 ft. It is wise to do them in order, not missing one if possible. All rides will have their start/finish at North Greenville University, Tigerville, South Carolina These training rides are designed to train riders for Mitchell and all have climbing. They are non-competitive and riders can go at their own pace. All routes are designed so they can be cut short if the rider wants. CAUTION should be used when descending Howard Gap Rd. (It is very steep and tires have blown from overheating rims from brakes.) Start: North Greenville University's athletic complex on Hwy 414 across from the campus site freewheelers
Monday 5 / 26 / 2008 - Memorial Day - United States of America - Independence Day - Georgia, Guyana - Prince Fredrik's Birthday - Denmark - Sorry Day - Australia - Corpyus Christis Day - Venezuela, Colombia - Memorial Day - American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico - Heroes Day - Turks & Caicos Islands - Spring Bank Holiday - Gibraltar, UK-England, Northern Ireland - Mother's Day - Poland
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: - Freedom Weekend Aloft (5/23/2008 - /26/2008) - Greenville Drive Baseball (5/20/2008 - 5/27/2008)
Monday May 26, 2008 10 am - 3 pm Sandburg Folk Music Festival Carl Sandburg Home (live entertainment will include instrumentals, folk ballads & spiritual songs) Cost: free Carl Sandburg Home, Flat Rock, NC Call: 828-693-4178
Tuesday 5 / 27 / 2008 - Abolition of Slavery - Guadeloupe - Mother's Day - Bolivia - Reconciliation Week - Australia - Children's Day - Nigeria - Primaries - Idaho
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 (5/20/2008 - 5/27/2008)
Wednesday 5 / 28 / 2008 - National Flag Day - Philippines - Overthrow of the Dergue Regime - Ethiopia - Republic Day - Azerbaijan - Restoration of Armenia's Statehood Day - Armenia - Reconciliation Week - Australia - Zartusht - No - Diso (Shensai) - Zoroastrian
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: - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008) - Y Dance
Wednesday May 28, 2008 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Looking At Jazz Jazz Vocalists: Join Dr. Matt Olson, jazz musician and professor from Furman University as he leads the third of five film and discussion programs. Watch and discuss the film Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday. Cost: Free and open to the public Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place , Greenville, SC 29601 Call: 864.242.5000 x3010 greenvillelibrary
Wednesday May 28, 2008 Begin at sundown Moonlight Movie Series: Winchester '73 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
Thursday 5 / 29 / 2008 - Anniversary of the death of President Ali Soilih - Comoros - Reconciliation Week - Australia - Democracy Day - Nigeria - Ascension of Bahaullah - Baha'i - Oak Apple Day - 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: - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - SC High School Finals Rodeo (5/29/2008 - 5/31/2008) - Music on Main, Spartanburg (every Thursday) - Downtown Alive, Greenville (every Thursday) - Music by the Lake, Furman (every Thursday) - Downtown Sounds, Anderson (every Thursday) - Bluegrass Music for the Young (every Thursday)
Thursday May 29, 2008 6:30 pm Artists Talk: Jane Todd Butcher Jane Todd Butcher looks at Masters of Watercolors: Andrew Wyeth and his Contemporaries Cost: Free Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville, SC
Thursday May 29, 2008 7 pm - 10 pm Larkin's Rhythm on the River Concert Series Shag dance the night away with the best beach music bands around! Proceeds will be donated to local charities. No pets or coolers, please! Cost: $5 or $10 (depending on show) Dow Amphitheater, behind the Peace Center and across the Reedy River from RiverPlace. 318 S. Main Street (Across from RiverPlace), Greenville, SC 29601 Call : 864-467-3020 arkinsontheriver
Friday 5 / 30 / 2008 - Canary Islands Day - Spain - Harvest Festival - Malaysia - Indian Arrival Day - Trinidad & Tobago - Mother's Day - Nicaragua - Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal - Australia - Croatian Parliament Day - Croatia - El d’a del ‡rbol - Honduras - Reconciliation Week - Australia - Anguilla Day - Anguilla - Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna's Death Anniversary - Fiji
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) - Friday Lunchtime Bike Rides (every Friday) - Starry Nights (every Friday) - Main Street Jazz (every Friday) - Jazz on the Square (every Friday) - Starry Nights (every Friday) - Plum Hollow Blue Grass Festival (5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008) - Relay For Life of Seneca (5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008) - Relay For Life of Union County, SC (5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008) - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Antipasto! (5/30/2008 - 6/8/2008) - Moon over Buffalo (5/23/2008 - 6/1/2008) - SC High School Finals Rodeo (5/29/2008 - 5/31/2008) - Wateree Cutting Horse Assn Show 5/30/2008 - 6/1/2008
Friday May 30, 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
Saturday 5 / 31 / 2008 - Armed Forces Day - Brunei Darussalam - Dia de Castilla la Mancha - Spain - No Tobacco Day - Australia - World No-Tobacco Day - International - Reconciliation Week - Australia - Umuganda Day - Rwanda - World No Tobacco 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: - The Carolina First Saturday Market (every Saturday) - Music in the Woods (every Saturday) - Jamn on the Reedy (every Saturday) - George the Train (every Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday) - Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmer's Market (every Saturday + Sunday) - International Migratory Bird Day - Plum Hollow Blue Grass Festival (5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008) - Relay For Life of Seneca (5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008) - Relay For Life of Union County, SC (5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008) - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (5/21/2008 - 6/07/2008) - Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Pericles (5/15/2008 - 6/1/2008) - Antipasto! ((5/30/2008 - 6/8/2008)) - Moon over Buffalo (5/23/2008 - 6/1/2008) - SC High School Finals Rodeo (5/29/2008 - 5/31/2008) - Wateree Cutting Horse Assn Show 5/30/2008 - 6/1/2008
Saturday May 31, 2008 9 am - 2 pm Friends of the Libraries' Summer Book Sale Friends of the Libraries book sale at the Cedar Springs Shopping Center located at the corner of Southport Road and Union Street next to Irwin Ace Hardware. Cedar Springs Shopping Center, Corner of Southport Road and Union Stree, Spartanburg, SC 29306 Call: (864) 596-3507
Saturday May 31, 2008 10 am - 2 pm Computer and fluorescent bulb recycling event free to City residents and businesses (we cannot take industrial-sized faxes, printers, etc.) 360 S. Hudson Street, Greenville, SC
Saturday May 31, 2008 8 pm Carolina Cool Jazz Orchestra Carolina Cool Jazz Orchestra is a Professional Symphonic Orchestra whose members come from North & South Carolina. It's Artistic Director is Theresa Jenkins-Russ who is a Violinist, Conductor, and Educator, who studied Violin at New England Conservatory in Boston. Matt Turner, Improvising Jazz Cellist, Appleton Wisconsin will be the featured soloist for this event. Cost: $15 Adults $8 Seniors $5 All Students David Reid Theatre in the Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg, SC Call: (864) 216-5987 cooljazzorchestra
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