Upstate Info Hub feature story: Working for Cleaner Air in the Upstate by Sherry Jackson

“You may not think that improperly inflated tires on your vehicle are a big deal, but they are.  Each year in the United States, there are over 650 deaths, 33,000 auto accidents and 2.4 million roadside assistance calls directly attributed to under inflated tires. They also affect the environment by adding over 100 pounds of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere each month for every vehicle on the road. Read more….

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Easter Egg Hunts in Upstate SC!!! Check out these great event calendar and blog resources but be aware that some events are being postponed because of the unfavorable weather forecast:

1.      Greenville SC Easter Egg Hunts 2013 by Kidding Around Greenville

http://www.kiddingaroundgreenvillesc.com/2013/03/easteregghuntsgreenvillesc2013.html

2.     Easter egg hunts planned throughout the Upstate byUpstate Parent (Hat tip to Kidding Around Greenville)

http://ht.ly/jl8OM

3.     Upstate Information Hub’s Uniquely Upstate weekly e-newsletter: http://ow.ly/jlirV

1^st Annual Hub City Hog Fest benefiting Mobile Meals

March 22 – 23

Downtown Spartanburg near R.J. Rockers

Check this Christy Henderson’s Live Shot and her forecast: http://www.wspa.com/story/21768190/hub-city-hog-fest-underway-in-spartanburg

https://www.facebook.com/hubcityhogfest

The Hub City Hog Fest will take place on March 22nd and March 23rd of 2013. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads in the newly renovated downtown Grain District for the event to accommodate the many cook teams that we hope will compete in Spartanburg’s first BBQ Competition. We are looking forward to the buzz around this event growing and we want you to be a part of it all.

Spartanburg’s own RJ Rockers Brewery is also providing space for the event, and we are proud to have them as an important supporter of the Hub City Hog Fest. This event will include a BBQ competition, an awards ceremony for the winning “Que” , delicious food and drink from local vendors (Friday and Saturday) and great live music (one band Friday night and a number of bands throughout the day Saturday).

 Spartanburg Science Center: Jr. FLL Upstate Robotics Expo

March 23^rd 8:30am to 12:30pm

http://www.spartanburgsciencecenter.org/

The Science Center is at Chapman Cultural Center

Join us for the Upstate Jr. FLL Robotics Showcase. Over 6 Jr. FLL teams will be present to showcase their accomplishments for the 2012-13 robotics season. If you would like to register a team, please email mrudolph@spartanburgsciencecenter.org. To learn more about the Jr. FLL Robotics program, visit usfirst.org

5th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Lawn Mower Exchange, and Rain Barrel Sale

Rain or Shine| For Spartanburg County Residents only

March 23^rd 9am to 2pm

Spartanburg County Administration Building, 366 N. Church Street

https://www.facebook.com/SpartanburgCitizensForRecycling

Only Spartanburg County residents can participate. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, will be required. Check the flyer to learn more about the Mower Exchange and Rain Barrel Sale.

http://www.spartanburgcounty.org/govt/depts/pubwrks/Recycle/docs/hhw_lme_2013.pdf

 Acceptable Items include:

 -Aerosols, -Brake fluid, -Corrosives (acid & base) liquids and solids, -Fire extinguisher (med. or small), -Flammable liquids or solids, -Fluorescent bulbs, -Furniture polishes, waxes, etc, -Alkaline batteries, -NiCd batteries, -Lithium batteries, -Mercury/silver batteries, -Reactive material, -High BTU bulk liquids/solids, -Oxidizers (liquid or solid), -Mercury debris, -Paint & paint thinner, -Fertilizers, -Gas cylinders, -Solvents/degreasers, -Swimming pool chemicals, -Pesticides/poisons (liquid/solid)

 Unacceptable items include:

 -Medical waste, -Ammunition, -Explosives, -Radioactive materials

Tyger River Sweep

March 23^rd 9am to 12pm
Middle Tyger River SJWD Water Treatment Plant, 161 Groce Rd. Lyman, SC 29365

http://spartanburgparks.org/LEAF/service.php

Help clean up our waterways in Spartanburg County with this fun and important river sweep.

Volunteers are needed to help clean up a portion of the Tyger River.

Plan to get muddy/wet! Free lunch and t-shirt for all volunteers!

PLUS: A free 2013 kayak or canoe permit for Lyman Lake and Lake Cooley from SJWD and a $5 voucher for the 2013 Tame the Tyger.

Sherman College of Chiropractic: Community Egg Hunt

March 23^rd 11am to 1pm

http://www.sherman.edu/egghunt/

Fun for the whole family! Remember to bring your baskets. Entertainment includes magician Steve Holt, face painting and other fun activities. Free spinal screenings will be available. Activities will be held inside the Scallon Building on campus if it is raining. Contact LaShanda Hutto Harris, Dean of Student Affairs, at 864-578-8770, ext. 224 or lhuttoharris@sherman.edu). Visit the website for more details.

Spartanburg Art Museum: Nick Joerling Pottery Demonstration

March 23^rd 1pm to 5pm

SAM is located at Chapman Cultural Center

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Limited Space available, $30 registration fee. Contact Patsy Simmons (864-579-3012) to register. Sponsored by the Carolina Clay Artists.

Music Sandwiched In: Peter Fletcher (Classical Guitar)

March 27^th 12:15pm to 1:00pm

http://www.infodepot.org

Spartanburg Headquarters Library, Barrett Room

Music Sandwiched In is a bimonthly event focused on good music! This is Spartanburg’s chance to showcase its talent as different musicians play during the lunch hour. Music ranges across genres, but this event is known for its highly talented players. You can bring your lunch or buy your lunch there. This is a free event; however it is popular, so make sure you get there in time for a seat.

Presented By the Music Foundation of Spartanburg

Ballet Spartanburg: Parkinson’s Dance Class – 4^th Thursday

March 28^th, 1:30pm

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Dance therapy uses movement and music to treat social, emotional, cognitive, and physical problems. Practiced in a variety of settings, dance therapy has been shown to help with everything from memory enhancement to movement rehabilitation, treating such neurological concern’s as Parkinson’s disease, autism, dementia and stroke. Patients who join dance classes say it helps to loosen tight joints, improve overall movement, and lift spirits. These classes use dance combinations and repetition with focus on grace and personal success. Certain movements work on specific problems that Parkinson’s patients have, like mobility freeze or doing two things at once. Ballet Spartanburg Artistic Director Carlos Agudelo participated in a Dance for Parkinson’s Disease Workshop sponsored by Mark Morris Dance Group and Brooklyn Parkinson Group in New York City. Ballet Spartanburg offers free dance classes for Parkinson’s patients on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the ballet studios at the Chapman Cultural Center. The first class of each month is followed by the monthly meeting of the Spartanburg Parkinson’s Association.

Hub City Book Club: The Healing

March 28^th at 6pm

Hub City Bookshop

http://hubcity.org/writersproject/events/hub-city-book-club5/

The March Hub City Book Club will discuss The Healing by Jonathan Odell.

This sweeping tale of midwives, magic, and family connections is fantastic Southern fiction. It is a book that is perfect for group reading, as Polly Shine is a protagonist that is impossible to ignore. The struggles of these women to recover their own identities are powerful and awe inspiring, and The Healing tells their stories beautifully.

Join us and invite your friends—all are welcome! Please email Erin Haire at erin@hubcity.org if you have questions.

Wofford College Alumni: 8th Annual Easter EggStravaganza

Postponed to Sunday, March 30th: 1 – 3 p.m.

Easter eggstravaganza on the front lawn of Wofford College’s main building.

EGG HUNT UPDATE: Due to an unfavorable weather forecast for this Sunday, we have decided to postpone this event to next Saturday, March 30th. Times and location will remain the same. If you have registered for this event and will no longer be able to attend, please e-mail us. 

If you have already registered to attend, you do not need to register again. However, if you will have more or fewer children attending,  please e-mail us so we make sure we have enough eggs for each age group. 

Please follow Wofford College Alumni on Facebook and/or Twitter for the latest updates.

Event includes activities, prizes and bounce castles. For more information, visit http://www.wofford.edu/alumni/eggHunt/

Spartanburg Parks: Easter Egg Scramble

March 30^th at Tyger River Park, 195 Dillard Road, Duncan, SC

http://www.spartanburgparks.org/special-events/easter-egg-scramble.php

13,000 plastic eggs plus 1,500 children equals one great morning of family fun! Children from toddlers to 10 years of age come together for the largest Easter egg hunt in the upstate! Here’s how it works: children are divided into four age groups, toddler-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years, and 8-10 years, and are led to their hunt areas by Spartanburg County Parks Department staff and volunteers. At the sound of a bullhorn the action begins! Everyone comes away with something, and the lucky children who find prize eggs collect an extra gift.

City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation: Easter egg-stravaganza

March 30^th at the Spartanburg Swim Center

Underwater Hunt 11:30am to 1pm

Outside Hunt 1:30pm to 3:00pm

http://www.cityofspartanburg.org/cms_assets/ParksandRecreation/Easterflyer.JPG

https://www.facebook.com/CityOfSpartanburgParksRecreation

Start your day at the Spartanburg Swim Center in the underwater egg hunt. We’ll put you in your age appropriate group, you bring your swimsuit, towel, goggles, and baskets. Ready, set, swim! Children ages 1-12, children under 6 must have a parent in the water with them.

Youth Art Month

March 4 – April 14

Chapman Cultural Center

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Exhibit Time(s): Mon - Sat 10:00 5:00, Sun: 1:00 - 5:00

Artists’ Guild Annual Focus on Youth Month

March 4 - 27

Artists’ Guild Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center

http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/

Each year in March, we focus on the young artists in our community by hosting a juried art competition for our area high school students. Our show is curated by Guild Member Robert Urban, and winning selections will be juried by a professional artist. Please plan to also attend our Opening Reception and Awards ceremony honoring our young winners, on March 21, from 5:00 - 9:00 in the Guild Gallery.

Exhibit Time(s): Mon - Sat 10:00 5:00, Sun: 1:00 - 5:00

Carl Plansky: 30 Years of Painting

March 5 – May 4

http://www.spartanburgartmuseum.org/

Spartanburg Art Museum at Chapman Cultural Center

Carl Planksy, artist, teacher & paint maker, maintained studios in Brooklyn and East Meredith, New York and Budapest, Hungary. Born in Miami Beach, Carl studied at Maryland Institute College of Art and moved to New York in 1970 to attend Hans Hofmann’s New York Studio School.

Plansky’s paintings are drawn from direct observation, and revel in pitch-perfect color, compositional elegance, and highly expressive brushwork. Plansky’s paintings are included in many public and private collections around the world.

Cost: members- FREE, adults-$4, seniors-$3, students-$2, children under 5-free

Southern Fashions Through the Years

March 15 – May 31

http://www.spartanburghistory.org/

Spartanburg Regional History Museum at Chapman Cultural Center

Southern Fashions through the Years will be all about the changing clothing styles that people wore for special occasions ranging from 1st communion and weddings to veterans in portraits. A reception and fashion show will further illustrate the subject. Stay tuned for April time and date!

Exhibit Time(s): 10:00am - 5:00pm

Cost: $4 Adults, $3 Sr. Citizens & Vets, $2 Ages 6-17

CALENDARS:

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Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://visitspartanburg.com

City of Spartanburg: http://www.cityofspartanburg.org/
Spartanburg County Public Libraries: Events, Exhibits and Programs: http://www.infodepot.org/

Chapman Cultural Center: http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/

Hub City Writers Project: http://hubcity.org/writersproject/
Spartanburg Downtown Association Events: http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php
Converse College: http://www.converse.edu/calendar
USC Upstate: http://www.uscupstate.edu/event/
Wofford College: http://www.wofford.edu/newsroom/story.aspx?id=450521
City of Greenville: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx

Downtown Greenville SC: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownGreenvilleSC
Fete Greenville: http://www.fetegreenville.com/
Gaffney Visitors Center: http://www.getintogaffney.com/

Greenwood’s Cultural District: http://www.emeraldtriangle.sc/ArtsCouncil/default.aspx
Upcountry South Carolina: http://www.theupcountry.com/
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor includes the Mountain Lakes Region: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus NC calendar http://www.nc-mountains.org/events/
Asheville Event and Festival calendar: http://www.exploreasheville.com/event-calendar/index.aspx
Mountain Xpress – Asheville and Western NC: http://www.mountainx.com/

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Jazz on the Square featuring Carolina Breeze

April 13th at 5:30pm

Morgan Square Fountain in downtown Spartanburg

http://www.cityofspartanburg.org/

Join us Friday April 13th to welcome Carolina Breeze to Jazz on the Square! Carolina Breeze is known for their performances of jazz, love ballads, motown, and rock. We are excited to have them joining our lineup this season.

Chancellor Tom Moore Photography Exhibit

April 6 – 27

http://news.uscupstate.edu/2012/04/usc-upstate-chancellors-photos-featured-in-exhibit/

Humanities & Performing Arts Center Lobby, USC Upstate

In celebration of his upcoming Investiture Ceremony, USC Upstate Chancellor Tom Moore will exhibit a collection of his personal photographs.

Hub City Writers Project/Hub City Bookshop

http://hubcity.org/writersproject/

April 13^th at 7pm “The Patron Saint of Dreams” Release Celebration: Please join us for the book release celebration for Philip Gerard’s new collection of essays from Hub City Press, The Patron Saint of Dreams. Philip will give a book signing and reading from the collection. The event is free and open to the public. 

April 19^th writersINC release reading. writersINC is the annually published, student-run literary journal of USC Upstate. It features literature submitted by writers from both USC Upstate and various neighboring two-year institutions. Their aim is simple: to provide a literary outlet which furthers the ideals of free literary expression and embodies the individual talent found in the student body.

Okra 2 Opera: The Conference on Southern Culture

April 9 – 14 at Converse College

http://www.converse.edu/academics/school-humanities-and-sciences/englishcreative-and-professional-writing/conference-south-2

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Okra-to-Opera-The-Conference-on-Southern-Culture/269577996442896

The conference has offered several free events that are open to the public.

April 13 Byna Concert: Life Songs of a Southern Appalachian Woman of Cherokee Descent, 7:30pm

We will continue our exploration the intersections of high and low culture Friday evening with a performance of the song cycle Byna: Lifesongs of a Southern Appalachian Woman of Cherokee Descent, scored for soprano, oboe, cello, and piano. Byna was written by composer Rudy Davenport and lyricist Delilah Elsen and premiered at the Porter Center of Brevard College in the fall of 2005. Its fifteen songs depict the Southern Appalachian woman Byna looking back on her life in the mountains and offer up a window into the culture in which she was raised. Though Byna is a fictional character, she is loosely based on Davenport’s and Elsen’s grandmother, and the song cycle is a reworking of Elsen’s play of the same title. Megan Kusek, Converse ’12, will interview Delilah Elsen, while Rebecca Turner, soprano; Kelly Vanemen, oboist; Kenneth Law, cellist; and Mildred Roche, pianist will perform.

Oconee Heritage Center: What a Lady, What a Night (An Evening of Pampering)

April 13^th

Oconee Heritage Center in Walhalla

https://www.facebook.com/events/368309289858134/

Are you feeling tired, unappreciated, stressed? Or are you just looking for a girls night out? Well the Oconee Heritage Center has the event for YOU! The 1st Annual “What a Lady, What A Night” event is an evening of pampering you don’t wanna miss!

Hairstylists, make-up artists, tanning experts, and massage therapists will be here to consult with all your beauty needs. There will also be local businesses showcasing their products and services. Catalog Sales representatives will also be here exhibiting and selling their products. Local restaurants will also be sampling food and beverages. This event is absolutely FREE!!! Please RSVP by email to moss@oconeeheritagecenter.org or call 864-638-2224 or through Facebook.

The Oconee Heritage Center is located at 123 Brown’s Square Dr., Walhalla, SC (behind the Bantam Chef)

“Bee for Books” Adult Spelling Bee

April 14^th at 6pm

Episcopal Church of the Advent Family Life Center

https://www.facebook.com/events/267262930011320/

North Spartanburg Rotary Club and the Hub City Writers Project will be having their 1st annual “Bee for Books” adult spelling bee on Saturday, April 14, to collect books for Hub City’s “Great Kids, Great Books” summer reading program for District 7 schools, and to raise money for Rotary District 7750’s “Partners in Literacy Haiti” project to buy French and Creole books for schools in Cange, Haiti. Come join the audience, enjoy light refreshments, and win door prizes. Or make up your own team of 3 adults and compete against others for the main prize, a piece of Haitian art.

Audience tickets are $20 each plus 1 book. Entry fee for teams is $300 and 25 gently-used or new children’s/young adult books. Sponsorships from $25 to $1000 are available to help defray costs and raise additional funds. A portion of each donation or fee will be tax-deductible. Details about how to be a sponsor, how to buy tickets, and how to register teams will be published soon. In the meantime, contact Lucy Hooper ( 803 474 2213, lhooper@tandematic.com) with questions.

HUB-BUB Second Chance Prom

April 14th at 8:30pm

http://www.hub-bub.com/

Cost $35

Your ticket to HUB-BUB’s spring fundraiser includes 2 drinks (beer, wine, spiked punch ~ your choice!) and a full night of dancing to prom hits from the 60’s to today that will take you back, whether it’s four years or forty.  Other activities include Prom Pics — ah, the pose at the trellis, the boutonniere, the bangs! — and the crowning of a Prom King & Queen. Make plans to join us for this fun, retro event and get your prom on in classic, cheesy style!

Great Kids Deserve Great Books book drop

April 16 – 21

http://hubcity.org/writersproject/

In May 2011, the Hub City Writers Project collected and distributed more than 3,000 gently-used children’s books for summer reading to children at three Spartanburg city schools. This year, thanks to a grant from the Mary Black Foundation, we will expand the program to five schools and intend to collect 5,000 books!

Bring good condition children’s and young adult books to these locations for summer reading for five local schools: Houston Elementary, Cleveland Elementary, Carver Middle School, Park Hills Early Learning Center, and Mary H White Elementary.

St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, Westminster Presbyterian, First Presbyterian Church, Second Presbyterian Church

St. Matthew’s Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist, Church of the Advent, YMCA
Morningside Baptist, Fernwood Baptist, First Baptist Church
The Coffee Bar, Hub City Bookshop
Wofford College, Converse College, Lawson Academy of the Arts, Spartanburg Day School, College Hub

Plaza on Main, Johnson Smith Hibbard Wildman, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Dr. David Dedmon, DMD
Carolina Country Club, Southern Martial Arts, Spartanburg Regional, First Citizens Bank, QS1

If your business, institution, or church would like to participate in our annual Great Kids Deserve Great Books initiative, please contact Wendy King at wendy@hubcity.org.

Green Screen 2012: WASTE LAND

April 17th  at  7pm (doors open at 6:30)

http://www.hub-bub.com/

Filmed over nearly three years, WASTE LAND follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores”—self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Director Lucy Walker and co-directors João Jardim and Karen Harley have great access to the entire process and, in the end, offer stirring evidence of the transformative power of art and the alchemy of the human spirit.   wastelandmovie.com 

The Green Screen Film Series returns! Presented by HUB-BUB, the Hub City Farmers Market, the Hub City Co-Op, Partners for Active Living and Upstate Forever, this series runs from February 28–April 17, 2012. This series, all “green” documentaries, has been a huge hit in the past and is back by popular demand. Each event features a panel discussion and offers audience participation.The Green Screen Film Series is sponsored by Wise Chiropractic, YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, and GlobalBike.

Re-screening: Expecting Goodness Short Film Festival

April 18^th

The Showroom at HUB-BUB

http://www.hub-bub.com/

If you missed the March 24 festival night, or if you want to see the seven films again, get your $5 tickets in advance for the re-screening of the whole night on April 18 at 7pm in The Showroom! 
Tickets available at HUB-BUB or Hub City Bookshop. 

From January to March 2012, seven area filmmakers created 5-10 minute short films based on stories in the Hub City Press short story collection “Expecting Goodness.” The seven films premiered on the festival night March 24, and awards were given in the following categories:
Best Cinematography (Juried): Jessica Hollingsworth, DOBRA OJCA
Best Editing (Juried): Adam T. Gordon, The Nipper
Best Actor/Actress (Juried): Madison Nulty, The Widower’s Pearls
Best Film (Juried): The Widower’s Pearls (Abe Duenas, director)
Audience Favorite: DOBRA OJCA (Chris White, director)

Art Walk Spartanburg – every 3^rd Thursday

April 19th

Downtown Spartanburg and beyond.

Maps are available at each gallery in this self-guided tour.

http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php

Retail Therapy - every 3^rd Thursday

April 19th

http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php

Downtown Spartanburg - Various Shops/boutiques open evening hours offering special discounts and other surprises

High School Open-Mic

April 19^th

The Showroom at HUB-BUB

http://www.hub-bub.com

Youth Voices and HUB-BUB host a series of Open Mic Nites for junior high & high school students.

We’ve got a great line-up of talented young singer/songwriters, rappers, slam poets, bands, instrumentalists, & more from all over our community. But, we’re always looking for more young artists to join the Open Mic Nites. Slots are filling fast, so call soon to sign up!
 
It’s going to be a fun evening, and it’s all for a good cause: the event proceeds benefit youth and education through Youth Voices’ grant distribution program, the Youth in Philanthropy Project. To date, Youth Voices has distributed $15,000 to Spartanburg area non-profits through its grant process.
 
If you’d like flyers or posters, or would like to sign up to perform, please contact Erica Shanks at 562-4199 or at eshanks@cityofspartanburg.org.

Tryon Little Theater: “Knock, Knock” by Jules Feiffer
April 19 – 29

https://www.facebook.com/events/262155550535604/

8pm April 19,2012 Opening Night Performance of the Jules Feiffer absurdist comedy, starring Elvin Clark, Lavin Cuddihee, and Nancy Winker. Playing thru April 29, 2012

Reception & Art Exhibit, The Work of CARLA DABNEY

April 20^th

https://www.facebook.com/events/165381810251721/

Howard’s on Main in Greenwood

Born and raised in S.C. I find the southern landscape fascinating with no end to beautiful and interesting subjects to be found. From the ocean to the mountains and all that is in between I begin by taking my own photographs. Over the years I have acquired hundreds of wonderful images from which to paint. The difficulty for me is in narrowing my choice to begin a painting. 

I work only in water media with a preference for watercolors and I have no formal training. My inspiration for watercolors began in the late 1970’s at the Greenville Museum of Art with their large collection of Andrew Wyeth paintings and more recently a travelling show by Mary Whyte has fueled the flame for me artistically. Watercolor is indeed an amazing medium and I plan to continue exploring the medium. I have a studio in my home but find it a challenge to stay indoors when I can be outside in my garden. 

Stone Soup Storytelling Festival

April 20 – 21

Woodruff City Hall in Woodruff

https://www.facebook.com/StoneSoupStorytellingFestival

http://www.stonesoupsc.com/

Stone Soup Storytelling Festival, the official storytelling festival of South Carolina.

Storytelling, Ghost Stories, Workshops including Origami, Corn Husk Dolls, Kudzu Basket Making, “Snake-ties”, Youth Theater, Amateur Story Slam Competition, Senior Luncheon, Cycling, 5K Run- “Kate Barry, She’s Revolutionary”, Local cuisine and Stone Soup. Weaving history, education, recreation and tradition into 2 days of fun. 2012 Storytellers include Mitch Capel- “Gran’daddy Junebug”, Megan Hicks- “The Origami Swami”, Adam Booth- “Musician, Champion Liar, Storyteller”, Lynn Ruehlmann and local SC tellers- Millie Chapman, Martha Johnson, Nancy Basket, and Puppeteer,Yostie, with emcee, Lane Hudson. Many free events, reasonable fees.

For more information and nearby accommodations visit our website. www.stonesoupsc.com or call the Woodruff Library (864-476-8770)

1^st Annual SDS 5K Run Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate

April 21

http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.htINI3PIKoG/b.3880885/k.208A/Big_Brothers_Big_Sisters_of_the_Upstate.htm

Fees: 5K Run $20; after 4/14/12 $25. 1 Mile Fun Run $10; after 4/14/12 $15.

Roger Milliken Center, 920 Milliken Rd. in Spartanburg

Registration begins at 7:30am. 5K Race ages 11 and up is at 9:00am. 1 Mile Kids Fun Run, ages 10 and below, begins at 10am

Earth Day Jam in the Park

April 22

Duncan Park

http://jaminthepark.com/schedule-2

Join the celebration. It will not only be a day filled with music, but a chance to learn how to get involved locally to make a difference for the environment. Local, environmentally-focused nonprofits will set up from 2-5pm with information stations during this concert. Learn what they do and how to get involved.Non-profits that wish to participate should contact Tammy Stokes,tdreamweaver@hotmail.com. This event is registered with the national Earth Day Network, A Billion Acts of Green. More info on Earth Day events in the area: act.earthday.org…

THE PLAYERS:
Abe Duenas, filmmaker of Kathryn Brackett’s “Girl Talk.”
Adam T. Gordon, filmmaker of Susan Tekulve’s “The Nipper.”
Andrew Doughman, filmmaker of Michel Stone’s “Expecting Goodness.”
Porter Blackman, filmmaker of Norman Powers’s “A Touch of Blue.”
Jason Kruczynski, filmmaker of Jeremy Jones’s “Where is William, Now?”
Wade Sellers, filmmaker of Lou Dischler’s “Lola’s Prayer.”
Chris White, filmmaker of Thomas McConnell’s “A Proof for Roxanna.”

The Expecting Goodness Short Film Festival provides opportunities for building a film community between amateurs and professionals in the Upstate South Carolina region. Through community gatherings, workshops, lectures, and the concluding film festival during which the completed films will be screened and awarded prizes, the project’s mission is to generate enthusiasm for film, educate the community on numerous aspects of the industry, and celebrate the literature and film of our great region.

Music on Main Featuring the Shane Pruitt Band

April 19^th

http://www.musiconmain.com/

Downtown Spartanburg (Main Street and Denny’s Plaza)

One of the most exciting roots bands to come out of the Southeast! Living and breathing the blues and gospel, The Shane Pruitt Band embodies a regional tradition while bringing its original tone and flare to every performance. Finding itself ever-searching in musical traditions between Delta Blues, Gospel, and Southern Rock, The Shane Pruitt Band embraces in the Jam Band traditions of improvisation and an ever-evolving musical experience. Picking up momentum with every performance, Shane Pruitt and his trio are driving towards uncharted waters while wowing critics everywhere they play. See them at Music on Main, April 19th! http://shanepruittband.com/

Downtown Spartanburg’s favorite after-work social gathering is held every Thursday from 6-9 PM beginning in April and running through August. It is held at Main Street and Denny’s Plaza. Enjoy a different band each week, food, and beverages.

Passion for Lithography: A Life’s Work

Lithographs from the Rolling Stone Print Atelier

March 3 – May 12

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Spartanburg Art Museum at Chapman Cultural Center
This critically acclaimed collection of prints represents works by artists who created lithographs at Rolling Stone Press in Atlanta in collaboration with master printer, Wayne Kline.

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg: Exhibit by Dorothy Chapman Josey

April 2 - 26

Artists’ Guild Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center

http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/

Spartanburg County Regional History Museum: Celebrities of Spartanburg

March 13 – May 31

Cost: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors & Vets, $2 Kids

http://www.spartanburghistory.org/

Spartanburg has produced and welcomed celebrities of all kinds. Come learn who they are and what made them famous! This exhibit is a collaboration of the Regional History Museum and the Little Theatre.

Mike Vatalaro: Emerging Works/Ancient Roots

March 13 – June 2

Spartanburg Art Museum at the Chapman Cultural Center

http://www.spartanburgartmuseum.org/

 Mike Vatalaro is a former Chair of the Art department at Clemson University. His ceramic work has been exhibited in numerous national and international exhibitions and reflects a serious interest in both Japanese and Chinese ceramic historical periods. Exhibit Time(s): 10 AM-5 PM; Tuesday- Saturday.

CALENDARS:

Ten at the Top’s Upstate Information portal: http://www.ourupstatesc.info/
Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://visitspartanburg.com
Spartanburg Culture calendar and blog: http://spartanburgculture.com/
Spartanburg County Public Libraries: Events, Exhibits and Programs: http://www.infodepot.org/zS1/Events.asp

Spartanburg Downtown Association Events: http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php
Spartanburg Parks: http://www.spartanburgparks.org/

Converse College: http://www.converse.edu/calendar

USC Upstate: http://www.uscupstate.edu/event/

Wofford College: http://www.wofford.edu/newsroom/story.aspx?id=450521

City of Greenville: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx
Fete Greenville: http://www.fetegreenville.com/
What’s the BUZZ in Cherokee County? http://www.cherokeebuzz.com/
Greenwood’s Cultural District: http://www.emeraldtriangle.sc/ArtsCouncil/default.aspx

Upcountry South Carolina: http://www.theupcountry.com/
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor includes the Mountain Lakes Region: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus NC calendar http://www.nc-mountains.org/events/
Asheville Event and Festival calendar: http://www.exploreasheville.com/event-calendar/index.aspx

Mountain Xpress – Asheville and Western NC: http://www.mountainx.com/

Want your event included? Email info.whatsupyall@gmail.com

Hub City Bookshop: Kids’ Book Fair in support of our book drive

March 24^th, 10am to 2pm

http://www.hubcity.org/bookshop/events/kids-book-fair/

Our Great Kids Deserve Great Books drive is having a book fair! On Saturday, March 24 bring us your gently used children’s books and get 10% off your purchases at the Hub City Bookshop. Can’t find any books around the house you’d like to donate? No problem. We’ll have a selection of low-cost children’s classics at 20% off for those folks without children who would also like to contribute. If you’d like to volunteer with our book drive, come chat with us that day. Help us make sure kids in Spartanburg take home books this summer!

Hub City Bookshop/Hub City Press: Mike Hembree with Cotton Owens

March 24^th, 2pm to 4pm

http://www.hubcity.org/bookshop/events/mike-hembree/

Join us for a book signing with Mike Hembree, author of 100 Things NASCAR Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, with an appearance by Nascar legend Cotton Owens.

Mike Hembree has covered auto racing for two decades and seen more than 600 NASCAR races. He has been named writer of the year three times by the National Motorsports Press Association. He lives in Gaffney, North Carolina. Detailing 65 years of NASCAR history, this lively book explores the personalities, events, and facts every stock car racing fan should know. Important nicknames, dates, and acheivements round out this fan handbook. This guide to all things NASCAR also includes a list of must-do NASCAR-related activities, such as making a pilgrimage to the birthplace of Dale Earnhardt, exploring the hidden gems of major racing venues, and visiting lesser-known museums devoted to the sport.

Lions Club Night for Sight Auction

March 24^th, 6pm

Indigo Hall in Spartanburg

http://www.spartanburglions.org/

Jimmy Buffet isn’t scheduled to play in Spartanburg this March, but his music will have people dancing and singing at the Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser to provide vision-related services in the region. The annual “Night for Sight Auction is scheduled for March 24 at Indigo Hall in downtown Spartanburg, and will feature a variety of items for bid (both live and silent auction), as well as music by The Caribbean Cowboys Band. There will be an island-style cookout this year, catered by Cribbs Catering, complete with Cheeseburgers in Paradise that the participants can create themselves. Tickets for this year’s “Night for Sight Auction” are $35, inclusive. The food, fun and bidding begin at 6:00pm on March 24 at Indigo Hall, 190 Ezell Street, Spartanburg. For more information, please contact Erica Daniels at 551-5930, or visit our website, www.spartanburglions.org.

Expecting Goodness Short Film Festival 

March 24^th, 7pm

The Showroom at Hub-Bub

http://www.facebook.com/events/336930036329534/

http://www.hub-bub.com/expecting-goodness-short-film-festival/

The Expecting Goodness Short Film Festival is a project involving seven filmmakers each using one story from the Hub City Press short story collection Expecting Goodness as inspiration for a 5-10 minute short film. On March 24, join us at the Expecting Goodness Short Film Festival, hosted by Julie Sexeny, to witness the premiere of all seven films, hear from the filmmakers and writers involved, watch AiR Steve Snell’s “Heroic (re)Production” video, and see some surprise guests. At the end of the night, you (the live audience) will vote for your favorite film to win the $500 Audience Favorite Award. The juried awards (below) will also be awarded. Visit the festival page for all of the info on the films, filmmakers, and the festival night!  

Zumba at Your Spartanburg County Library

http://www.infodepot.org/

March 25^th at Spartanburg Headquarters

Party yourself into shape with this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party. Feel the music and let loose with our certified Zumba instructor, Simone. Enjoy one of the two Zumba sessions starting at 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Classes last an hour and are limited to the first 50 participants to arrive. We recommend that you come 20 minutes prior to the start of each class. This program is provided free of charge by a grant from the Mary Black Foundation.

First United Methodist Church of Easley Winter Concert Series: Carolina Bronze

March 25^th

http://www.easleyfumc.org/

Our final series event features Carolina Bronze directed by Alan Lohr. Come hear the Upstate’s premiere handbell ensemble! Recently this group joined the Greenville Symphony on stage at the Peace Center for the annual Christmas concert. The Bronze will perform sacred works for handbells and will unite with our chancel choir to present two exciting anthems. All concerts will be performed in the Sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Easley, 115 West First Avenue. Admission is free. Babysitting will be provided. For more information call the Church Office at (864) 859-4584 

Hub City Writers Project Workshop: From First Page to Published

March 26^th

http://www.hubcity.org/writersproject/workshops/hub-city-spring-2012-writing-workshops/

The Showroom at HUB-BUB

This workshop, led by Clemson novelist Jillian Weise, will explore common mistakes writers make on the first page of their novels or books of stories. Since many agents, editors and publishers use the first page to decide whether they want to continue reading, you will learn how to catch and keep their attention.

Workshops are $25, or $20 for members; register in advance at hubcity.org/writersproject. To find out if your membership is current, please email us at info@hubcity.org.

Converse Wind Ensemble

March 26^th

Twichell Auditorium at Converse College

http://www.converse.edu/event/2012-03-26/converse-wind-ensemble

Open to the public. Free admission.

The Converse Wind Ensemble and conductor Gregory Lindahl present “Musical Travels” featuring Theme from “Lawrence of Arabia” by Maurice Jarre, Highlights from “Exodus” by Ernst Gold, “La Fiesta Mexican” by H. Owen Reed, “Armenian Dances” by Alfred Reed, and Overture to “Nabucco” by Verdi.

Green Screen 2012: The Last Mountain

March 27^th at  7pm (doors open at 6:30)

http://www.hub-bub.com/

The mining and burning of coal is at the epicenter of America’s struggle to balance its energy needs with environmental concerns. Nowhere is that concern greater than in Coal River Valley, West Virginia, where a small but passionate group of ordinary citizens are trying to stop Big Coal corporations, like Massey Energy, from continuing the devastating practice of Mountain Top Removal.     thelastmountainmovie.com 

The Green Screen Film Series returns! Presented by HUB-BUB, the Hub City Farmers Market, the Hub City Co-Op, Partners for Active Living and Upstate Forever, this series runs from February 28–April 17, 2012. This series, all “green” documentaries, has been a huge hit in the past and is back by popular demand. Each event features a panel discussion and offers audience participation.The Green Screen Film Series is sponsored by Wise Chiropractic, YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, and GlobalBike.

Music Sandwiched In: Heartease and Thyme

March 28th

Spartanburg Library Headquarters, Barrett Room

http://www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org/msi.html

Presented by the Music Foundation of Spartanburg. Join Heartsease and Thyme as they perform music wreathed with history retelling of stories for the passion and Lenten season. Brown bag it or purchase a box lunch from Panera. This free lunchtime concert series showcases regional talent at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters (Barrett Community Room, 12:15-1:00 pm) on selected Wednesdays. Door prizes include tickets to the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra! For more information, call The Music Foundation of Spartanburg: (864) 948-9020.

DanSynergy IV: An athletic and stimulating evening of dance

March 29^th

David Reid Theatre at Chapman Cultural Center

Cost:Adults $25, Students $15, Seniors $20

https://taps.purchase-tickets-online.com/public/venue_areas.asp

Looking for a new and different dance experience? Come to our dynamic DanSynergy IV, the fourth program of the Montgomery Series.
Be the first one to experience a program with stimulating brand new ballets that feature eclectic music, cutting edge choreography, musicians and a collaboration with Hub-Bub artist in residence Steve Snell.

HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence Exit Show

March 30^th

http://www.hub-bub.com/events/art/

The Showroom at HUB-BUB

Please join us for the closing reception of the 2011-12 Artists-in-Residence Exit Show. Over the course of this year, current residents Travis Blankenship, Eric Kocher, Mark Rice, and Steve Snell have woven together community work with their own artistic process. The work features a variety of mediums, including sculpture, prints, video installations, paintings, and more.

Writers-in-Residence Travis and Eric will give a reading at 8pm. Join us to share in what these artists have created while amongst the Spartanburg community.

*Admission is free. *Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be available.

Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra: Masterworks V

March 31st

Featuring George Li, Piano

http://www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org/purchase.html

Cost: $10-$35

Twichell Auditorium at Converse College

Zephyros (Tarrodi, US Premiere)
Piano Concerto No. 1 (Liszt)
Symphony No. 3, “Eroica” (Beethoven)

Winner of countless awards, including the 2010 Cooper International Piano Competition, 16-year-old George Li has gained significant attention as a recitalist and soloist. He continues to gain astounding recognition worldwide, including TV appearances on the “Martha Stewart Show” (ABC) and the Discovery Channel’s “Prodigies & Masters of Tomorrow” series. This will be Li’s second time performing with the Spartanburg Philharmonic! Tarrodi’s composition Zephyros is based on the 1918 poem “Song to the Wind of the West” by Swedish poet Dan Anderson. We’re thrilled to be presenting the US Premiere of the piece; the music will stir your imagination.

Pride and Passion: Negro League Lecture

February 29– April 13

http://www.infodepot.org/

Stop by the Headquarters Library to view our new exhibit, Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience on display February 29 - April 13 and make plans to join us on February 29 as we welcome Neil Lanctot, author of “Campy: The Two Lives of Roy Campanella,” “Negro League Baseball,” and “Fair Dealing & Clean Playing.” Copies of these books will be available for purchase. 
Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience, a traveling exhibition for libraries, was organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, New York, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office, Chicago. The traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life. The traveling exhibition is based on an exhibition of the same name on permanent display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Youth Art Month Exhibition: Celebrating National Youth Art Month

March 3 – April 8

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Featuring work from all Spartanburg County School Districts, private and home schools.

Student Hallway Galleries/Moseley Building at Chapman Cultural Center

Passion for Lithography: A Life’s Work

Lithographs from the Rolling Stone Print Atelier

March 3 – May 12

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Spartanburg Art Museum at Chapman Cultural Center
This critically acclaimed collection of prints represents works by artists who created lithographs at Rolling Stone Press in Atlanta in collaboration with master printer, Wayne Kline.

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg: Annual Focus on Youth Show

March 5 - 28

Artists’ Guild Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center

http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/

Spartanburg County Regional History Museum: Celebrities of Spartanburg

March 13 – May 31

Cost: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors & Vets, $2 Kids

http://www.spartanburghistory.org/

Spartanburg has produced and welcomed celebrities of all kinds. Come learn who they are and what made them famous! This exhibit is a collaboration of the Regional History Museum and the Little Theatre.

Mike Vatalaro: Emerging Works/Ancient Roots

March 13 – June 2

Spartanburg Art Museum at the Chapman Cultural Center

http://www.spartanburgartmuseum.org/

 Mike Vatalaro is a former Chair of the Art department at Clemson University. His ceramic work has been exhibited in numerous national and international exhibitions and reflects a serious interest in both Japanese and Chinese ceramic historical periods. Exhibit Time(s): 10 AM-5 PM; Tuesday- Saturday.

CALENDARS:

Ten at the Top’s Upstate Information portal: http://www.ourupstatesc.info/
Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://visitspartanburg.com
Spartanburg Culture calendar and blog: http://spartanburgculture.com/
Spartanburg County Public Libraries: Events, Exhibits and Programs: http://www.infodepot.org/zS1/Events.asp

Spartanburg Downtown Association Events: http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php
Spartanburg Parks: http://www.spartanburgparks.org/

Converse College: http://www.converse.edu/calendar

USC Upstate: http://www.uscupstate.edu/event/

Wofford College: http://www.wofford.edu/newsroom/story.aspx?id=450521

City of Greenville: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx
Fete Greenville: http://www.fetegreenville.com/
What’s the BUZZ in Cherokee County? http://www.cherokeebuzz.com/
Greenwood’s Cultural District: http://www.emeraldtriangle.sc/ArtsCouncil/default.aspx

Upcountry South Carolina: http://www.theupcountry.com/
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor includes the Mountain Lakes Region: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus NC calendar http://www.nc-mountains.org/events/
Asheville Event and Festival calendar: http://www.exploreasheville.com/event-calendar/index.aspx

Mountain Xpress – Asheville and Western NC: http://www.mountainx.com/

Want your event included? Email info.whatsupyall@gmail.com

Open Mic Night with The Hub City Writers Project 

March 2^nd

Little River Coffee Bar

https://www.facebook.com/events/151948644922173/ 

You are invited to participate in The Coffee Bar and Hub City Writers Project Open Mic Night. Recite poetry, tell a joke, sing, play an instrument, juggle, etc. All creatives welcome! Each participant has up to 7 minutes to “do their thing.” Sign-up begins at 6:30pm and we will start at 7pm.

rhythm of ART, color of MUSIC

March 2^nd

10 Central Avenue in Greenville

https://www.facebook.com/events/192021650905673/ 

On the First Friday in March, 10 Central Avenue Studios will present: 
“rhythm of ART, color of MUSIC”, a visual Art Exhibit inspired by Music. The show will feature various works by artists, Laura K. Aiken and Kay Larch. You and your friends are invited to the Opening Reception on the evening of March 2, 2012. Light refreshments will be served. UPDATE: Kay Larch will be raffling off one of her ‘musically inspired’ paintings, along with one of her newest Art Coloring Books, at this Opening Reception. All profits from the raffle will go to Pride of Greenville Men’s Chorus.

LAWSON SERIES: Mothers of Invention: Music by Women

March 3^rd

Daniel Recital Hall at Converse College

http://www.converse.edu/calendar 

Enjoy the dynamic artistry of Lawson Academy faculty members Kathleen Foster, cello, and Erica Pauly, piano, along with guest performer Kate Steinbeck, flute, as they celebrate Women’s History Month with chamber music by women composers. Included on the program are a Passacaglia for cello and piano by Rebecca Clarke, a duo for flute and cello by Hiliary Tann, Afro-American Suite by Undine Smith Moore, and Trio op.45 by Louise Farrenc. Each selection will be preceded by a short discussion of the composer’s life and work to acquaint the audience with these fine but little known composers.

Docs Who Rock Spartanburg IV

March 3^rd

https://www.facebook.com/events/175596892480024/

USC Upstate Performing Arts Center

Tickets $25 by March 1^st: $30 at the door, if available.

Spartanburg County Medical Society Alliance presents its 4th Annual Docs Who Rock! Come join us for an evening of entertainment as local physicians take the stage to raise money for health related charities. Physicians performing: Dr. Drew Monito (Rock and Roll Reunion) Drs. Joe Boscia, Matt Lambert, Melinda Moretz, and Hank Shugart (Sound Medicine) Dr. Troy McKinney (Jam Side Up) Dr. Steve Gordin (Radio Robbers) Dr. Aaron Toler (acoustic set). Come early to view Art by Docs. Doors open at 6:00pm

Tickets are on sale now for $25 (advance sale price) at Spartanburg Regional Hospital Gift Shop, Gibbs Cancer Center Coffee Shop, Carriage House Wines. Tickets will be $30 the night of the show at the door (if available). To purchase on-line for $25 contact Kathy Kerfoot at docswhorockspartanburg@yahoo.com by Thursday March 1. Proceeds benefit four local community charities, including TOTAL Ministries, Access Health Spartanburg, Ellen Hines Smith Girls’ Home, and REACH Upstate. For more information contact Jennifer Britanisky at jbritanisky@bellsouth.net or Lib Orr at orrlib@yahoo.com 

Have you been admiring the AMAZING photography display at Little River Coffee Bar?  The images were created by members of the 2011 Boys & Girls Clubs ImageMakers program.  Joey Geier, the Coffee Bar manager, showed us a photo during this interview so we had to learn more. 

Former Hub-Bub AIR Jonas Criscoe worked with over 200 4th - 9th grade Boys & Girls Club members in the spring and summer of 2011. ImageMakers teaches photography as a way of seeing, expressing, documenting and storytelling. Club members study basic photographic techniques, which include light and shadow, camera angle, depth of field, and composition. In addition, members expand their vocabulary by learning art terms such as contrast, composition, and balance. Members apply their skills to creative innovative photography projects. This program is going on now at the Clubs under the direction of Daniel Nagro. The 2012 exhibit will open at the Chapman Cultural Center during the Boys & Girls Club Afterschool Showcase event on May 15, 2012 at 4:00pm. 

You may purchase a print for $25.00. If you are interested in a print please email Daniel Nagro at daniel@bgcusc.org. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate serves over 1200 youth each day in Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties. Their mission is to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. To learn more about them, volunteer, or make a donation, visit their website: www.begreatupstate.org

Youth Art Month Exhibition: Celebrating National Youth Art Month

March 3 – April 8; Reception March 12th

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Featuring work from all Spartanburg County School Districts, private and home schools.

Student Hallway Galleries/Moseley Building at Chapman Cultural Center

Passion for Lithography: A Life’s Work

Lithographs from the Rolling Stone Print Atelier 

March 3 – May 12

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php 

Spartanburg Art Museum at Chapman Cultural Center
This critically acclaimed collection of prints represents works by artists who created lithographs at Rolling Stone Press in Atlanta in collaboration with master printer, Wayne Kline.

Zumba at Your Spartanburg County Library

http://www.infodepot.org/

March 4^th at Spartanburg Headquarters

Party yourself into shape with this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party. Feel the music and let loose with our certified Zumba instructor, Simone. Enjoy one of the two Zumba sessions starting at 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Classes last an hour and are limited to the first 50 participants to arrive. We recommend that you come 20 minutes prior to the start of each class. This program is provided free of charge by a grant from the Mary Black Foundation.

Landrum Library: Yoga at Your Library

March 5^th

http://www.infodepot.org/

Yoga for all abilities and levels. Bring your own mat. Provided free by a grant from the Mary Black Foundation.

Spartanburg HQ Library: Chautauqua

March 5^th

http://www.infodepot.org/

Join us for this Chautauqua program featuring none other than Harry Houdini. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Barrett Room of the Headquarters Library. Hope to see you there.

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg: Annual Focus on Youth Show

March 5 - 28 

Artists’ Guild Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center 

http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/ 

Green Screen 2012: Ghost Bird
March 6^th at  7pm (doors open at 6:30) 

http://www.hub-bub.com/

Ghost Bird is a feature length documentary about an extinct giant woodpecker, a small town In Arkansas hoping to reverse it misfortunes, and the tireless odyssey of the bird-watchers and scientists searching for the Holy Grail of birds, the elusive Ivory-billed woodpecker. ghostbirdmovie.com. Admission is free.

The Green Screen Film Series returns! Sponsored by HUB-BUB, the Hub City Farmers Market, the Hub City Co-Op, Partners for Active Living and Upstate Forever, this series runs from February 28–April 17, 2012. This series, all “green” documentaries, has been a huge hit in the past and is back by popular demand. Each event features a panel discussion and offers audience participation. 

Hub City Writers’ Project: Writers’ Night Out

March 6^th, Hub City Bookshop

http://hubcity.org/bookshop/ 

Writers’ Night Out is an ongoing writers’ critique group open to anyone in the community. The goal of the group is to build a community of writers in the Upstate. All writers are welcome to join. Please be prepared to talk about and pass out five copies of your work (limit of 10 double-spaced pages of prose or 3 poems), and please plan on continuing to come on the first Tuesday of every month to continue discussions and new work. If you have questions, please contact Kari Jackson at kari@hubcity.org.

Spartanburg HQ Library: Local Author Series - Kathleen Delaney

March 7th, 11:00am

http://www.infodepot.org/

From March to October, the Library will feature a different local author book signing every Wednesday. This week, the Library is pleased to welcome Kathleen Delaney, a retired real estate broker. Kathleen has authored three Ellen McKenzie mystery novels, using her real estate experience to guide Ellen. Besides her novels, Kathleen has contributed to several anthologies, won a national award for short fiction, and published several articles. She lives in a century-old house in South Carolina, enjoying her two dogs and eight grandchildren. 

Spartanburg HQ Library: Music Sandwiched In – Converse College Opera Theater 

March 7^th, 12:15pm

http://www.infodepot.org/

Presented by the Music Foundation of Spartanburg. Join us as the Converse College Opera Theater performs selections from Gypsie. Bring a bag lunch or purchase one when you arrive. This free lunchtime concert series showcases regional talent at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters (Barrett Community Room, 12:15-1:00 pm) on selected Wednesdays.

Hub City Writers’ Project: Pocket Park Opening/”Underground Guide to Spartanburg” release

March 8^th

https://www.facebook.com/events/314523785262784/

Celebrate the grand opening of the pocket park in the alley between the Masonic Temple and Carriage House Wines by picking up your copy of “The Underground Guide to Spartanburg!” Live music by Noah Guthrie.

Learn more about the park: http://www.hubcity.org/writersproject/news/new-park-opening-next-to-bookshop/

Learn more about “The Underground Guide to Spartanburg”: http://www.hubcity.org/press/catalog/other/the-underground-guide-to-spartanburg/the-underground-guide-to-spartanburg/

Spartanburg Little Theatre: Titanic, A New Musical

The Spartanburg Little Theatre sets sail with the Tony award winning musical blockbuster “Titanic” 

Opens March 9^th

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Cost:Adults: $25 Seniors: $24 Youth: $17

David Reid Theatre at Chapman Cultural Center 

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS TITANIC, the Spartanburg Little Theatre presents this engrossing and haunting Tony award winning musical that vividly depicts one of the most harrowing events in human history. Running for over 800 performances on Broadway, this is the factual story of that ship—of her officers, crew and passengers, to be sure—but the central character of our TITANIC is the TITANIC herself. (Please note: this is not a musical version of the film “Titanic” by James Cameron and does not include the characters portrayed in that film) 

Spartanburg Repertory Company: “H.M. S. Pinafore”

Opens March 9- 11

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Cost:$30/adults, $24/seniors, $10/students

Broome High School’s Community Auditorium 

Presented by The Spartanburg Repertory Company.
One of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operettas about mistaken identity, set in Victorian England on Her Majesty’s Ship, Pinafore. For ticket information, call 583-2776, ext. 518.

United Way of the Piedmont: 2^nd Annual Great Cake Bake

March 10^th

http://www.uwpiedmont.org/the-great-cake-bake-2.php

Denny’s Corporate Headquarters Lobby

It’s just $10 to enter a children’s book themed cake to benefit Imagination Library. For all ages! Admission is $5. Kids under 10 get in free & get to decorate a cupcake! Moon Bounce, story time + more! All proceeds benefit Imagination Library, an early literacy program of United Way of the Piedmont

Spartanburg HQ Library: Self-Defense for Adults

March 10th

http://www.infodepot.org/

Stay safe while you get in shape. Participate in this free introductory self-defense class for some basic self-defense moves to help you stay safe while you get in shape. Offered by certified trainers from the Phoenix Academy of Martial Arts, learn about the ADF (Action Defeats Fear) training while having the chance to participate in some guided demonstrations. This program is in the Barrett Community Room and is appropriate for teens and adults. Please wear comfortable clothing if you would like to practice suggested self-defense moves. Water will be provided.

Spartanburg County Regional History Museum: Celebrities of Spartanburg

March 13 – May 31 

Cost: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors & Vets, $2 Kids 

http://www.spartanburghistory.org/ 

Spartanburg has produced and welcomed celebrities of all kinds. Come learn who they are and what made them famous! This exhibit is a collaboration of the Regional History Museum and the Little Theatre.

 

CALENDARS:

NEW: Ten at the Top’s Information portal: http://www.ourupstatesc.info/
Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://visitspartanburg.com
Spartanburg Culture calendar and blog: http://spartanburgculture.com/
Spartanburg County Public Libraries: Events, Exhibits and Programs: http://www.infodepot.org/zS1/Events.asp

Spartanburg Downtown Association Events: http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php
Spartanburg Parks: http://www.spartanburgparks.org/

Converse College: http://www.converse.edu/calendar

USC Upstate: http://www.uscupstate.edu/event/

Wofford College: http://www.wofford.edu/newsroom/story.aspx?id=450521

City of Greenville: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx
Fete Greenville: http://www.fetegreenville.com/
What’s the BUZZ in Cherokee County? http://www.cherokeebuzz.com/
Greenwood’s Cultural District: http://www.emeraldtriangle.sc/ArtsCouncil/default.aspx

Upcountry South Carolina: http://www.theupcountry.com/
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor includes the Mountain Lakes Region: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus NC calendar http://www.nc-mountains.org/events/
Asheville Event and Festival calendar: http://www.exploreasheville.com/event-calendar/index.aspx

Mountain Xpress – Asheville and Western NC: http://www.mountainx.com/

Want your event included? Email info.whatsupyall@gmail.com

Learn more about Globalbike’s “Ride, Climb, Transform” project
Departing from Spartanburg on February 24th
http://www.globalbike.org/
http://globalbike.org/rideclimbtransform

Last year, globalbike hand-delivered over 100 bikes to care workers in East Africa, rode our bikes from Nairobi to Mt. Kilimanjaro (about 275 miles), and joined 12 Kenyans and Tanzanians and many others from all over the world to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. This year, globalbike will donate even more bikes, circumnavigate the base of Kilimanjaro AND sponsor 15 Kenyan and Tanzanian youth cyclists to take part in the entire journey with us! This year’s event is supported by the United Nations Women’s Organization and will focus on efforts to stop violence against women and girls.

Couldn’t make the Hot Eye Photography presentation on February 13^th but want to help? Click here to make a donation.
https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1001425 

Hub City Press/Writers’ Project/Bookshop
February 18^th,  The Underground Guide to Spartanburg will be available for sale at the Bookshop and online.

http://www.hubcity.org/press/catalog/other/the-underground-guide-to-spartanburg/the-underground-guide-to-spartanburg/ 

Or celebrate the grand opening of the Pocket Park and the book’s release on March 8^th. https://www.facebook.com/events/314523785262784/

February 21st, Rereadings: Revisiting Words we Love. This reading is about relationships, the relationships we have with books we read when we were young, or with the words we wrote to ourselves in our diaries. Surely, we were formed in part by our love for these words, from Anne of Green Gables to Goodnight, Moon, from diary entries on first crushes to letters from penpals in faraway states. So bring these words and share them. You’ll have up to ten minutes to read; just come a little early to sign up. Say something about what you’ll read, or let the words speak for themselves. Inspired by Anne Fadiman and her book Rereadings: Seventeen writers revisit books they love.

February 23rd Hub City Book Club. Join us for a lively discussion of our next book club pick: Glaciers, a novel by Alexis M. Smith. Alexis will Skype with us in the Bookshop from 5:30-6:00pm, so come at 5:00 for some initial discussion and then have your questions/comments for the author ready! Paperback copies are available at the Hub City Bookshop or our online store. Also available in ebook. Invite your friends—all are welcome!

February 27^th Blogging Workshop presented by Hub City Writers’ Project
Location: The Showroom at Hub-Bub
http://www.hubcity.org/writersproject/workshops/hub-city-spring-2012-writing-workshops/

Led by Helen Correll and Ned Barrett. Over the last decade, “blog” has become a noun and a verb, both something we keep and something we do. Perhaps you would like to start a blog or improve on the blog you already have. This workshop will explain the benefits of blogging, help you define your blog, and discuss effective blog writing, approaching posts in a way that will attract readers and keep them coming back for more. With a fun and creative approach, you should leave the workshop with several posts written or planned and a direction for your blogging future. Workshops are $25, or $20 for members; register in advance at hubcity.org/writersproject. To find out if your membership is current, please email us at info@hubcity.org.

Hub-Bub: Summer Art Show
Saturday, February 18, Noon-9 PM
111 E. Main St. (next to Lime Leaf)
Free and open to the public
summer art (sum’-er / arr’-tuh) noun. —is a practice based in the social world of “hanging out.” Free from any academic or “high-art” intentions, Summer Art demonstrates the beauty that can be found in the common yet beautiful moments of summer life. From cannonballs to backyard games, Summer Art elevates the typical and ordinary to the level of the profound. It shows us that one does not have to be taken too seriously in order to make something provocative, intelligent, and beautiful.

OVERVIEW: The Summer Art Show is a one night only, all-day art exhibit focused on bringing a degree of the summer spirit and attitude to the winter season. This event will last twelve hours (noon to midnight) and will feature summer-themed artwork, poetry, and performances by HUB-BUB’s artists-in-residence as well as invited guests.  

Perseverance and Persistence, stage: Inspiring Performances
February 18th
http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php
Cost:$22.50 Adults; $17.50 Students
David Reid Theatre at Chapman Cultural Center

Professional actress Carolyn Evans will appear as Harriet Tubman; Annual Community Weavers will be recognized; and Ballet Spartanburg will present a dance performance by Kyle Abraham entitled Kyle Abraham.In.Motion. Join us at the Chapman Cultural Center Theatre at 7 pm.

First United Methodist Church of Easley Winter Concert Series: Ensemble Radieuse
February 19^th
https://www.facebook.com/events/283318415050741/

Kelly Vaneman, oboe; Chris Vaneman, flute and Melanie Taylor, piano. This versatile instrumental trio will perform an eclectic program featuring music from Baroque to Modern for oboe, flute and piano. All concerts will be performed in the Sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Easley, 115 West First Avenue, Easley, SC 29641. Admission is free. For more information call the Church Office at (864) 859-4584. 

Spartanburg County Regional History Museum: African-American Artists of Spartanburg
February 1 – 29
Cost: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors & Vets, $2 Kids
http://www.spartanburghistory.org/

Come enjoy this exhibit featuring African American Artists of Spartanburg and collections of local African American works including paintings, pottery, sculptures and other media. Spartanburg’s rich multi-cultural heritage comes alive in this special exhibit!

Spartanburg School District 4 Exhibit
February 2 – 20
Student Hallway Galleries/Moseley Building at Chapman Cultural Center

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Little River Coffee Bar: Fat Tuesday
February 21^st

https://www.facebook.com/events/335604876479948/

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with The Little River Coffee Bar and Cakehead Bakeshop! We will have drink specials like cafe au laits and Cakehead Bakeshop will have some delicious New Orleans inspired treats. We will have live music at 7:30pm with B Natural Jazz Quartet (bnjazz.com). The Coffee Bar will be staying open until 10pm.

Streaming video by Ustream

Spartanburg Regional Foundation: Mardi Gras Carnival
February 21^st
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Arena

Tickets: $75 benefiting Healing Arts 

http://www.regionalfoundation.com/Events/Pages/MardiGrasCarnival.aspx 

The 2012 Mardi Gras Carnival will be held on Fat Tuesday, February 21 at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Arena. The NOTE ROPERS will provide entertainment throughout the evening. In keeping with the “Carnival” theme, guests are invited to wear festive masquerade attire as they enjoy New Orleans-inspired food and beverage. Patrons  will be able to purchase original artwork, as well as themed parties that will be held throughout 2012 in support of the Healing Arts. Tickets purchased after January 27 will be $75. The first Community Healing Arts Program “Mardi Gras Carnival” was a rousing success on March 8, 2011 featuring New Orleans jazz by the DUKES of Dixieland. To support the Community Healing Arts Program, call 560-6727.

Music Sandwiched In: The Schwamm Family
February 22nd
Spartanburg Library Headquarters, Barrett Room
http://www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org/msi.html

Presented by the Music Foundation of Spartanburg. Join us to hear The Schwamm Family an internationally recognized family from Germany who will perform selections from their upcoming performance with the Spartanburg Philharmonic. Brown bag it or purchase a box lunch from Panera. This free lunchtime concert series showcases regional talent at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters (Barrett Community Room, 12:15-1:00 pm) on selected Wednesdays. Door prizes include tickets to the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra! For more information, call The Music Foundation of Spartanburg: (864) 948-9020.

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM): Fourth Annual Art & Antique Show
February 23 – 26
Cost varies depending on activity
http://www.spartanburgartmuseum.org/

The Spartanburg Art Museum will host the Fourth Annual Art & Antique Show, benefiting the Spartanburg Art Museum, on February 23-26, 2012. This exciting event will give people in the Upstate an opportunity to see, learn about and purchase predominantly 18th & 19th century American, English, and Continental antiques and accessories from dealers outside of the Upstate area. Vendor merchandise will include the following: antique furniture, silver, jewelry, porcelain, paintings, fine art, oriental rugs, linens, and garden accessories.
Showcasing a wide array of fine art and antiques and hosting nationally known speakers, the Art & Antique Show has become the premier fundraising event for the Spartanburg Art Museum.

The Showroom at HUB-BUB
http://www.hub-bub.com/

February 24^th Shane Pruitt Band (Live Recording). 8:30pm doors/9pm show. Tickets: $10/$12. The Shane Pruitt Band is currently working toward an upcoming Live CD. The group has already recorded shows in Asheville and Charlotte. They will record this show for their hometown performance. Make plans to join us for this special concert!

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg: Multi-cultural exhibit
February 1 - 24
Artists’ Guild Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center
http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/

Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra: Masterworks IV
February 25^th
Cost:$10-$35
http://www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org/season.html

Twichell Auditorium at Converse College
Sinfonia Concertante (Mozart), Sinfonietta (Poulenc) plus Bavarian Folk Music, Fiddle Music, & the Beatles
The Augsburger Geigenbande, comprised of internationally recognized Schwamm family members from Germany, perform a wide array of musical styles with repertoire that stretches across five centuries: from Baroque to the Beatles. And the press is taking notice. Augsburger Regional newspaper raves that they’re “skillful, tasteful, and full of passion.” On Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante Katharina Schwamm (violin) and Teresa Schwamm (viola) lead out. The Spartanburg Philharmonic performs with the Augsburger Geigenbande during Mozart and Poulenc, but after intermission we let go of the reigns. Our cross-cultural experiment takes flight as the Schwamms break out Bavarian folk music, fiddle music, and even some classics from the Beatles!

Green Screen 2012: The Economics of Happiness
February 28^th at  7pm (doors open at 6:30)

http://www.hub-bub.com/

Admission is Free. Both hard‐hitting and inspiring, ‘The Economics of Happiness’ demonstrates that millions of people across the world are already engaged in building a better world – that small scale initiatives are happening on a large scale. ‘The Economics of Happiness’ features a chorus of voices from six continents calling for systemic economic change. The film shows that countless initiatives are united around a common cause: rebuilding more democratic, human scale, ecological and local economies – the foundation of an ‘economics of happiness’. theeconomicsofhappiness.org  

The Green Screen Film Series returns! Sponsored by HUB-BUB, the Hub City Farmers Market, the Hub City Co-Op, Partners for Active Living and Upstate Forever, this series runs from February 28–April 17, 2012. This series, all “green” documentaries, has been a huge hit in the past and is back by popular demand. Each event features a panel discussion and offers audience participation.  

Lions Club Night for Sight Auction#mce_temp_url# 
March 24th
Indigo Hall in downtown Spartanburg
Cost $35
http://www.spartanburglions.org/

Jimmy Buffet isn’t scheduled to play in Spartanburg this March, but his music will have people dancing and singing at the Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser to provide vision-related services in the region.

“This event is meant to be fun and enjoyable, but it also is very important for thousands of Spartanburg residents who need vision services,” said Lions Club President Monica Greene. “Since the event began in 2005, it has raised nearly $200,000 for vision-related services right here in our community.”

Tickets for this year’s “Night for Sight Auction” are $35, inclusive. The food, fun and bidding begin at 6:00pm on March 24 at Indigo Hall, 190 Ezell Street, Spartanburg.

For more information, please contact Erica Daniels at 551-5930, or visit our website, www.spartanburglions.org.

CALENDARS:

NEW: Ten at the Top’s Information portal: http://www.ourupstatesc.info/
Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://visitspartanburg.com
Spartanburg Culture calendar and blog: http://spartanburgculture.com/
Spartanburg County Public Libraries: Events, Exhibits and Programs: http://www.infodepot.org/zS1/Events.asp

Spartanburg Downtown Association Events: http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php
Spartanburg Parks: http://www.spartanburgparks.org/

Converse College: http://www.converse.edu/calendar

USC Upstate: http://www.uscupstate.edu/event/

Wofford College: http://www.wofford.edu/newsroom/story.aspx?id=450521

City of Greenville: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx
Fete Greenville: http://www.fetegreenville.com/
What’s the BUZZ in Cherokee County? http://www.cherokeebuzz.com/
Greenwood’s Cultural District: http://www.emeraldtriangle.sc/ArtsCouncil/default.aspx

Upcountry South Carolina: http://www.theupcountry.com/
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor includes the Mountain Lakes Region: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus NC calendar http://www.nc-mountains.org/events/
Asheville Event and Festival calendar: http://www.exploreasheville.com/event-calendar/index.aspx

Mountain Xpress – Asheville and Western NC: http://www.mountainx.com/

Want your event included? Email info.whatsupyall@gmail.com

WATCH our web show interviews!

Glendale Outdoor Leadership School Kids Night (Parents Night Out)
December 2^nd, 6pm to 9pm
http://www.setgols.org/
Cost: $20/child ($18 for PCF members), $5 sibling discount
New for the Fall- Kids Night at GOLS. Fun for all ages. You get an affordable night out while your kids have a blast. First Friday of each month from 6-9pm. Includes climbing, games, nature craft, and snack. Cheaper than a babysitter and a lot more fun! Call to sign up or visit our website.

Upstate Visual Arts Holiday Show at Artistry Studios
December 2^nd, 6pm to 9pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/207952279283352/ 
Please join Upstate Visual Arts and Artistry Studios for a small works exhibition celebrating some of the most accomplished artists of the Upstate. The opening reception will be held at Artistry Studios First Friday, December 2nd from 6-9pm. Artistry is located at 12 Andrews St. Greenville, SC. 29601. For questions regarding this event please contact upstatearts@bellsouth.net. Light refreshments will be served.

Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve: Santa in the Garden
December 3^rd, 9am to noon
http://www.hatchergarden.org/ 
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the gazebo to talk with and have photos taken with children. Bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen. Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve, 820 John B. White Sr. Blvd. 574-7724. 

Christgiving – An Alternative Gift Fair
December 3^rd, 9am to 2pm
Wesley Hall at First United Methodist Church of Easley
https://www.facebook.com/events/245864298806304/
A place to shop for “gifts” for family and friends by making donations in their honor to local organizations that cover a wide range of community needs. Shoppers will receive beautiful cards in which to present their “gifts.” Plus there will be some traditional gifts benefiting charities, and a soup luncheon.  Best of all — you will find the true joy of giving. Benefiting organizations include Mary’s House, Bethlehem Center, Heifer International, United Christian Ministries, Pickens County Meals on Wheels, Pickens County Habitat for Humanity, United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN), & others.

Let Heaven and Nature Sing Art Show and Book Signing
December 3^rd, 9am to 6pm
Wet Paint Syndrome at Hillcrest Specialty Row on Fernwood-Glendale Rd.
https://www.facebook.com/events/190023134414547/ 
Kirk and Kris Neely have teamed up to create a show of landscapes, images from nature, and guardian angel paintings for the holiday season. Join us as we celebrate a year of new beginnings and creative ventures. Kirk’s new titles: Banjos, Barbecue, and Boiled Peanuts was published by Hub City Writers Project in 2011. Santa Almost Got Caught: Stories for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year was released in October 2011. Kris was recently featured in Artists Among Us published by Hub City Writers Project.

Purchase gifts for the Holidays.
Christmas Reading………………….11:00am
Artists’ Talk……………………………..3:00pm
Call Kris at 864.252.7707 for an appointment on another day that suits your holiday schedule!

Lyman Christmas Parade
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at Lyman Town Hall
December 3^rd Parade at 10am
http://www.lymansc.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=60 

https://www.facebook.com/events/135493303225762/
Santa will make his appearance for the third year in a row at the Lyman Town hall immediately after this year’s Christmas Parade. Come visit with Santa and enjoy some sweet treats and hot cocoa! This is a free event and all are welcome.

HUB-BUB presents Holiday Handmade Hoopla

WATCH Amy’s interview with Cheryl Mirer, Director of HUB-BUB’s Artists-in-Residence Program and Special Events. Apologies for the lighting - we weren’t at our usual table for her segment. 

December 3rd, VIP Preview 10am-12pm, General Shopping 12-6pm
The Bijou Building, 174 E. Main St. in downtown Spartanburg
Cost: VIP ticket $15
http://www.hub-bub.com/
Holiday Handmade Hoopla is a new juried art and craft market in Downtown Spartanburg that connects regional artists with holiday shoppers. Support local artists and artisans this holiday season! VIP ticket, $15, includes shopping without the crowd, live music, free food and drink. Available at HUB-BUB.com!

Plaza on Main just opened in downtown Spartanburg.
WATCH and learn more about this Cafe and Gallery from Nancy Riehle, Cheryl Parris and Chanel Woffard of EcoRealty and John Galop of Broadway Bagels.  

CropMob Upstate: Tree Planting with TreesGreenville
December 3^rd 11am to 2pm
Animal Care Center, 328 Furman Hall Rd. in Greenville
https://www.facebook.com/events/250343355020922/
We know it’s a little bit short notice, but this is for a good cause! This Saturday, December 3rd, TreesGreenville will be planting trees to provide color and shade for the dogs and volunteers at the Animal Care Center in Greenville. They’ll be planting 26 trees of a variety of species and could use some volunteer help! These are larger trees than TreesGreenville’s usual plantings and they will be relying on tractors to get the heavy trees in the ground. Volunteers are needed to put the finishing touches on the trees (making sure they are straight, pulling away burlap sacks; back-filling; mulching, etc). All tools and gloves will be provided but you’re welcome to bring your own. Water will be provided—no onsite lunch is planned for this event, so pack a lunch or plan to take a break to eat in Greenville. 

Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!”

December 2 – 3: NEW 4pm performance added for Saturday. Shows are almost SOLD OUT.
http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php 
Cost: Adults $12; Children $9
David Reid Theatre at Chapman Cultural Center
Holiday preparations, candy canes, and snowflake drawings mingle with tattletales, greedmeisters, and germ-o-phobes in “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!”, a delightful show based on the popular Junie B. Jones book series. Junie B. is for all those who appreciate a dash of grossness—gloppy sneezes and luxuriant burps that register high on the Richter scale. Don’t miss this family-friendly story that captivates both children and adults alike.

Easley’s Foothills Playhouse: “The Littlest Angel”
December 2 – 11
http://easleyfoothillsplayhouse.com/onstage/2011/08/07/the-littlest-angel/
Cost: Adults $16; Seniors $14; Students/Children $9
This classic Christmas story of a little angel who is transformed from a celestial pest to the toast of the Heavenly Host is brought magically to life in this humorous, touching, and, above all, inspirational musical. Filled with melody and mirth, the story follows the adventures and misadventures of the Littlest Angel, from his reluctant entry through the Pearly Gates to the triumphant conclusion when his gift to the newborn Christ Child is miraculously transformed into the shining Star of Bethlehem.

First North: Twin Living Christmas Trees and Spartanburg Christmas Spectacular
December 2 – 4
Tickets: Gold Seating $15; Silver Seating $10; Red Seating - $5
http://www.twinlivingtrees.com/
New Amazing, Dramatic Digital Lighting! 300 voice choir and 50 piece orchestra. The popular Dance of The Toy Soldiers. Christmas Bears and The Nativity. Luke 2 comes to life!

Partners for Active Living: ‘Twas the Scavenger Hunt Before Christmas
December 3^rd, 11am to 2pm 
Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail in Spartanburg
https://www.facebook.com/events/321190287897252/ 
Join us for a kid’s Christmas themed scavenger hunt on the Rail Trail! Beginning at the Henry Street Trailhead of the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail. All ages welcome! Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to give to Children’s Security Blanket (toys will be collected at the Hot Spot Skate Park). Hot chocolate will be served at the Hot Spot Skate Park following the scavenger hunt! Also stay and enjoy the silent auction where all proceeds go towards Children’s Security Blanket.

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg: Opening Reception “The Uncovery” by Walter Bethea
December 3^rd, 4pm to 8pm
http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php
FREE
The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg presents “The Uncovery,” a collection of 20 small (2” x 3”) pencil drawings on paper and eight oil/acrylic paintings on wood panels by member Walter Bethea. The exhibit is on display in the Guild Gallery at the Chapman Cultural Center through Dec. 21, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and is free for public viewing. A public and free reception marking the debut will be held 4-8 p.m. at the Gallery Saturday, Dec. 3. Bethea will donate 10 percent of sales from this exhibit to S.P.I.H.N., a local nonprofit organization that provides housing, job training and daycare for families in need. 

Wofford College Christmas Choral Concert
December 3^rd, 7pm
http://www.wofford.edu/ 
Leonard Auditorium in Main Building at Wofford College
Wofford Singers, Wofford Men and Goldtones to perform. Free and Open to the Public.

Tour Christmas in Spartanburg: A History
December 3^rd
http://www.spartanburghistory.org/
Spartanburg County Historical Association:Price House, Seay House and 1960s Spartanburg
Cost: $12 Adults; $6 Ages 5-17 - all inclusive 
Experience 150 years of Christmas in one day! At Price House, see sparse decorations of greenery and hear about the limited celebrations of frontier settlers in the early 1800s. At Seay House, find out how the county’s rural residents marked the day in the 1890s, as decorations become a bit more elaborate and familiar. At Spartanburg Regional History Museum, remember Christmas in the 1960s with its aluminum trees, electric lights, vinyl holiday albums, and full-color television specials. 

Carolina Farm and Wildlife: Santa is coming to Pauline!!
December 3^rd, 3pm to 6pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/156394501126440/
Don’t forget this Saturday Santa Claus is coming to Pauline!!!! Santa will be at the store for photos and to get all the kids Christmas lists. There will also be a Big Green Egg cooking demo as well as a store wide 10% off sale. Come and enjoy some holiday spirit with us. 

Hub City Bookshop Events:
http://hubcity.org/bookshop/

December 3^rd, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Please join us for a book signing with Joe Epley, author of A Passel of Hate. A Passel of Hate is an epic fact-based thriller of the American Revolutionary War that brings the events leading to the battle of Kings Mountain into sharp focus through the highly personal experiences of those who shaped its outcome. Through the eyes of Jacob Godley, A Passel of Hate vividly captures the hardships, challenges, and emotional conflicts of frontier living where there is constant threat from Indians, partisan raiders, and British invaders.

December 3^rd, 7:00pm– 8:30pm: Please join us for a Saturday night reading and signing with Steve Almond, author of God Bless America. God Bless America, from Lookout Books, is Almond’s latest collection of short stories. The stories in this collection paint a hilarious—and often critical—portrait of the United States we think we know and love. The book investigates America’s flaws and shortcomings, as well as its redeeming qualities.

F.I.R.E Fountain Inn Repertory Experience: A Wonderful Life
December 1 - 11
Fountain Inn Civic Center
http://www.ficiviccenter.org/a-wonderful-life
Cost: $17/ $14/$8 Adult/ Senior/ Student (special group price)

FIRE presents the Upstate premiere of the Frank Capra’s film classic brought to vibrant theatrical life through the remarkable collaboration of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Sheldon Harnick and Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo. The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls remains a timeless fable of dreams, disillusionment and the power of love. An uplifting chronicle of the extraordinary lives of ordinary folk, A WONDERFUL LIFE exhilarates the mind and heart as it celebrates the innate goodness in us all.

First Presbyterian Church Chamber Singers: “Tidings of Comfort and Joy”
A Christmas Concert to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg
December 4^th at 7pm
http://mobile-meals.org/
Cost $15
The First Presbyterian Church Chamber Singers will present “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” a Christmas concert to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the David Reid Theatre of the Chapman Cultural Center. Tickets are $15.00 and may be purchased through First Presbyterian Church or the Mobile Meals office.

The program will feature a variety of seasonal music taken from the Chamber Singers’ large Advent and Christmas repertoire. The twenty-six member choir sings annually at the Biltmore House’s Candlelight Christmas Tour and staffs First Presbyterian Church’s Moravian Candle Love Feast. The Singers are known for their eclectic blend of musical styles and have produced two Christmas CDs, which will also be available at the concert with proceeds going to Mobile Meals. For more information contact the director, Holt Andrews, at 864-208-2134 or at rhandrews@fpcspartanburg.org.

 
Spartanburg County Library HQ: Fall for Reading with Sapphire, moderated by Amy Wood
December 8^th, 7pm to 9pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/308941875801965/

http://infodepot.org/

Our final Fall for Reading author on Thursday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. is Sapphire. Sapphire is the noted author of the novel Push, which became the award-winning film “Precious.” In July, Sapphire followed this first novel with her much anticipated sequel, “The Kid,” which follows the son of Claireece Precious Jones, as he navigates urban life in New York City. Our moderator for this event is Amy Wood, co-anchor for News Channel 7 at 5, 6 and 11, and solo-anchor for the interactive “News Channel 7 at Ten on Your CW.” 

Spartanburg County Regional History Museum’s Christmas in Spartanburg: The 1960s
November 29 – January 28
http://www.spartanburghistory.org/
Cost: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors & Vets, $2 Kids 

Step back in time to Christmas in the 1960s with glitz and glam, not to mention aluminum trees, electric lights, holiday albums, and television specials. Remember again, or experience for the first time, the era’s authentic toys and vintage ads in an exhibit featuring ‘60s-era furniture. Make an ornament inspired by the many Christmas wreaths during the time of JFK, the Apollo missions, The Beatles, the Civil Rights Movement, and Vietnam. Converse College Intern Alexandria Brown was the student curator for the exhibit and will offer a gallery talk at the December 9 reception. Join us at between 5:30 and 7:30 that evening for an evening of refreshments, learning and nostalgia!

Gaffney High School: “To Kill A Mockingbird”
Gaffney High School Theatre
December 8 – 10
Cost: $5 for students and $6 for adults
http://www.cherokeebuzz.com/calendar/

http://www.showtix4u.com/index.php?search=sc&fb_source=message

Holiday Lights Trolley Tour in Spartanburg
December 9 – 12 and 16 – 23
http://www.mainstreettrolley.com/Tours.html 
Ticket prices are $8.00 per person. Tour begins at the Magnolia Train Depot in downtown Spartanburg. Reservations are required. Contact Main Street Trolley at 864-574-9876 or e-mail us at mainstreettrolley@hotmail.com.

On board, enjoy hot chocolate, Christmas music and some historic story-telling while enjoying our very best local Christmas light displays.

Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN) Carriage Rides for the Homeless
December 16 and 19-23
Depart from JB Lacher Jewelers
http://www.gaihn.org 

In 2011, for the tenth consecutive year, GAIHN (Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network) will provide horse-drawn carriage rides through the streets of downtown Greenville during the Christmas/Hanukkah Holidays. All proceeds from the carriage rides are used to help provide emergency assistance for homeless families with children.

On December 16 and 19-23, a horse-drawn carriage will depart from JB Lacher Jewelers on a fifteen minute carriage ride through downtown Greenville bedecked in its holiday splendor (each carriage seats four adults comfortably). Cooper Farm Carriage Service is our excellent carriage company.

Reservations will be taken starting on October 15. Visit the website’s RESERVE YOUR SPOT page. Select the date and time that you would like to ride. Make sure you have your credit card handy (all reservations are prepaid) and thank you for your donation to help homeless families in our area! (This is a not a tax-deductible donation. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to GAIHN, click on the “Donate Now” button.)

Our Goal: This year we hope that 1,200 people will enjoy the festive ride through the streets of downtown Greenville and help us raise about $10,000 dollars for GAIHN’s ministry of hospitality with homeless families. 

The 17^th Annual Anderson Lights of Hope Drive-Thru Christmas Light Display
Thanksgiving Day to Christmas Day
Darwin Wright Park in Anderson, just off I-85 at Exit 21 / Liberty Hwy, open nightly at 5:30pm 
http://andersonlightsofhope.org 

Admission: Cars / Mini Van / SUV  -  $5.00; Mini Bus / Church Van / Nursing Home - $10.00; Large Bus - $20.00

The Anderson Lights of Hope annual light display has become a regional attraction during the Holiday season. Many visitors average 5 visits to ‘Lights of Hope’ and the arrangement of the lights changes every year. It has become a tradition in many families for many years. Using over 3.5 million light bulbs Anderson lights of Hope volunteers turn the Darwin Park into a fantasy of lights, enchanting for all ages. The park hosted over 47,000 visitors in 2010 and hopes to increase that number in 2011, keeping the students rather busy. The 2010 proceeds donated to local area charities from this event, including the additional donations of toys, blankets, canned food, eye glasses, cell phones helped make it possible for hundreds of children and adults in the Anderson community to receive life-changing services.   

Spartan Photo Exhibit at Chapman Cultural Center
November 16 – December 15

https://www.facebook.com/spartanphotocenter

http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php 

Spartan Photo Center has recently hosted their first annual photography contest open to the general public. With the great success of the college student contest earlier in the year they discovered quickly that many people were eager to show off their impressive skills and passion. Spartan Photo ended up with nearly 100 entries for the public’s viewing and voting pleasure.

All photos have been displayed in the second floor Stairway Gallery of the Chapman Cultural Center (open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) on East Saint John Street in downtown Spartanburg, directly across the street from Spartan Photo Center and is open to the public for voting. Every person is free to choose their top ten favorites (there is a form and voting box in the gallery) and the top ten will be further voted on by the online Facebook crowd with the winners to be announced in December 2011.

Pack a lunch, grab the kids, and enjoy a picnic at Barnett Park, voting on the photos and visiting the various exhibits at the Cultural Center, and stop by Spartan Photo Center for a free cup of coffee and some good conversation. We are excited to meet you. Spartan Photo Center, Inc. has been expertly supplying photographers in the Spartanburg/Greenville area with new product information, the newest techniques, repairs, accessories, upgrades, and photo printing for over 25 years. If you would like more information about this topic or to set up an interview with Owner, Mike Wojcik, call Hannah Bingham at (864) 583 – 6835 or email at SpartanPhotoCenter@Gmail.com

CALENDARS:

Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://visitspartanburg.com

Spartanburg Culture calendar and blog: http://spartanburgculture.com/

Spartanburg County Public Libraries: Events, Exhibits and Programs: http://www.infodepot.org/zS1/Events.asp

Spartanburg Downtown Association Events: http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php

Spartanburg Parks: http://www.spartanburgparks.org/

Converse College: http://www.converse.edu/calendar

USC Upstate: http://www.uscupstate.edu/event/

Wofford College: http://www.wofford.edu/newsroom/story.aspx?id=450521

City of Greenville: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx

Fete Greenville: http://www.fetegreenville.com/

What’s the BUZZ in Cherokee County? http://www.cherokeebuzz.com/

Greenwood’s Cultural District: http://www.emeraldtriangle.sc/ArtsCouncil/default.aspx

Upcountry South Carolina: http://www.theupcountry.com/

South Carolina National Heritage Corridor includes the Mountain Lakes Region: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/

Saluda, Tryon, Columbus NC calendar http://www.nc-mountains.org/events/

Asheville Event and Festival calendar: http://www.exploreasheville.com/event-calendar/index.aspx

Mountain Xpress – Asheville and Western NC: http://www.mountainx.com/

 Want your event included? Email info.whatsupyall@gmail.com

For the 24th year, Spartanburg County community organizations and individuals are joining together in a Feed the Community effort to ensure everyone who is hungry enjoys a hearty meal on Thanksgiving Day. Last year, approximately 10,000 meals were served. Meals will be served on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24 at the Second Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In addition, meals will be delivered to those who do not have transportation, or prefer to eat at home, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Preparation and support is provided by volunteers from area churches, organizations, and ministries within Spartanburg County.

Volunteers Needed:  Licensed drivers are needed to deliver food, using their own vehicles, on Thanksgiving morning. Volunteers are also needed to help prepare and serve food. Please visit the website to register. Call 582-8330 for additional information.

Robert Urban’s “In coordination with the Landscape”
Continues through November 26^th
Artists’ Guild Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center
http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/

An exhibition of new artwork by Robert M. Urban titled “In Coordination with the Landscape” will be on view in the Artists’ Guild Gallery of the Chapman Cultural Center during November. The exhibit will open on Nov. 1 through Nov. 26. Robert Urban is a mixed artist who depicts the landscape in a contemporary approach through his use of a variety of art materials and montage. He is directly inspired by his immediate surroundings as viewed by him via a run, hike, river excursion, or bicycle ride. Much of the new work on view in this exhibit is a result of his enjoyment of long bicycle rides throughout Upstate South Carolina, and these rides inspired the title of the exhibit, “In Coordination with the Landscape.” For more information about the artist, please visit: www.theUrbanArtStudio.com or www.facebook.com/TheRobertUrbanArtStudio.

Spartanburg Downtown Association: A Dickens of a Christmas
November 29^th
https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Dickens-of-a-Christmas/267695609938246

http://www.spartanburgdickens.org/

The 18th annual A Dickens of a Christmas Victorian Christmas celebration, will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Spartanburg. *In case of severe weather, A Dickens of a Christmas will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2011.

The event, organized by the Spartanburg Downtown Association, will feature horse drawn carriage rides, roasted chestnuts, hand bell choirs, ballet dancers,characters from the Charles Dickens novel, living windows, holiday choirs, and the magical Denny’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will get underway at 7:30 p.m. and will include a community sing-along of favorite Christmas songs.

HUB-BUB presents Holiday Handmade Hoopla
http://www.hub-bub.com/
The Bijou Building, 174 E. Main St. in downtown Spartanburg
December 3^rd, VIP Preview 10am-12pm, General Shopping 12-6pm
Cost: VIP ticket $15
Holiday Handmade Hoopla is a new juried art and craft market in Downtown Spartanburg that connects regional artists with holiday shoppers. Support local artists and artisans this holiday season! VIP ticket, $15, includes shopping without the crowd, live music, free food and drink. Available at HUB-BUB.com!

Spartanburg Art Museum: Faces from Africa II
Continues to December 3rd
http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Following up on the success of last year’s exhibit from the Mendes Collection, this exhibit focuses on objects, reliquary figures and statues from Western and Central Africa.

 CALENDARS:
Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://visitspartanburg.com

Spartanburg Culture calendar and blog: http://spartanburgculture.com/
Spartanburg County Public Libraries: Events, Exhibits and Programs: http://www.infodepot.org/zS1/Events.asp

Spartanburg Downtown Association Events: http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php
Spartanburg Parks: http://www.spartanburgparks.org/

Converse College: http://www.converse.edu/calendar

USC Upstate: http://www.uscupstate.edu/event/

Wofford College: http://www.wofford.edu/newsroom/story.aspx?id=450521

City of Greenville: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx
Fete Greenville: http://www.fetegreenville.com/
What’s the BUZZ in Cherokee County? http://www.cherokeebuzz.com/
Greenwood’s Cultural District: http://www.emeraldtriangle.sc/ArtsCouncil/default.aspx

Upcountry South Carolina: http://www.theupcountry.com/
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor includes the Mountain Lakes Region: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus NC calendar http://www.nc-mountains.org/events/
Asheville Event and Festival calendar: http://www.exploreasheville.com/event-calendar/index.aspx

Mountain Xpress – Asheville and Western NC: http://www.mountainx.com/

Want your event included? Email info.whatsupyall@gmail.com

Jazz on the Square featuring Stratton Mountain Boys (Special Oktoberfest Edition of JOTS!)
October 21stMorgan Square
http://www.cityofspartanburg.org/

Known throughout the United States as some of the finest ethnic performers of Germanic music and Octoberfest entertainment are the Stratton Mountain Boys. This fine group was formed at Stratton Mountain, Vermont where the band members are also ski instructors in the wintertime. Stefan Schernthaner is the business manager, booking agent and bandleader. Stefan joined the group in 1970 and has been bandleader since 1975. Stefan is originally from Maria Alm in Austria. He plays Trumpet, Trombone, Alphorn, Bells and Singing Saw. In the 30 years of Stratton Mountain Boys history there have been approximately 40 Austrian Musicians participating in the legend of the Stratton Mountain Boys. The existing members are pleased to keep the tradition alive. They continuously offer excellent entertainment throughout the USA every summer. In five months they drive over 40,000 miles to appear in front of thousands of people. They have been on various radio broadcasts and television shows, such as CNN Headline News, PM Magazine, Captain Kangaroo Show, Epcot Center, Milwaukee Summerfest and many more. The haunting sounds of four alphorns, the happy yodeling songs, the traditional shoe slapping dances and their lively spirited Polka music, delight their guests and bring happiness to everyone. So come join the fun…. Come see the Stratton Mountain Boys.

Spartanbark Pet Parade
October 22^nd
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200275213379627

What does your pet want to be for Halloween? A princess? A pumpkin? Does your pet want to be the Toto to your Dorothy costume? Come and show off your pet and costume! Registration begins at 11:30AM. Please bring canned food (particularly kitten food) to donate to the Spartanburg Humane Society. The parade will begin at noon and will walk down to Marion Avenue and back to Union. There will be prizes for best costume, most original costume, and best pet/owner costumes! Even if you don’t have a pet, come and watch the parade! Prizes will be given out at 12:45PM at the Hot Spot skate park where you can stay and have lunch at Bojangles and watch the Inline Skate Competition at 1PM. 

Hub City Bookshop Events
http://www.hubcity.org
October 22nd: Please join us for a reading and signing with Rick McDaniel. An Irresistible History of Southern Food is the first book by Southern food historian, chef and author Rick McDaniel. The book examines how European, Native American and African influences, foods and cooking techniques combined to form the unique blend that is Southern cooking.

October 26^th: Join Hub City Bookshop for a signing and talk with Scott Poole, author of Monsters in America: Our Historical Obsession with the Hideous and the Haunting. 

Halloween Bash: The Horrors of Reality TV
October 22^nd

http://www.spgirlshome.com/

Carolina Country Club Pavillion

WATCH OUR INTERVIEW with Jami Wood and Tony Payne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt35DwxLxlQ

Looking to be thrilled and horrified on Halloween? Want to party? Wish you could do both for a good cause? The Ellen Hines Smith Girls’ Home is throwing a Halloween Bash! Join the Ellen Hines Smith Girls’ Home for its first annual Halloween Bash! This year will be filled with horrors, thrills, and bad hairdos with the theme “The Horrors of Reality TV”. So fluff your hair bump, strap on some gaudy jewelry, and join us for a night fit for any B-list celebrity. Though the event will be held at the Carolina Country Club Pavilion, you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into a scary alternate dimension where you can rock out on the dance floor with Snooky, have a drink with the Trump, or share a slice of pizza with Gordon Ramsey. At the stroke of midnight, they’ll all turn back into your closest and craziest friends! For tickets or more information, visit us at spgirlshome.com or call (864)573-9223 ext. 202

Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra: Masterworks II Featuring Mimi Stillman, Flute
October 22^nd
Twitchell Auditorium^, Converse College
Cost: Tickets range from $10 to $35
http://www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org/season.html
At age 12, Stillman was the youngest wind player ever admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with Julius Baker and Jeffrey Khaner and received her Bachelor of Music degree in 1999. In her role as Artistic and Executive Director of the Dolce Suono Ensemble, founded in Philadelphia in 2005, Stillman has presided over the establishment of a highly regarded and pioneering force in the music world. Dolce Suono Ensemble enriches lives through dynamic performances, innovative programming, and the commissioning and performance of important contributions to the chamber music repertoire. She is one of the most highly acclaimed flutists in the concert world today. For tickets, please call 864-596-9725.

The Showroom at HUB-BUB
http://www.hub-bub.com/
October 22^nd: Snapshot Spartanburg. How do you see Spartanburg? How do 100 people see Spartanburg? Snapshot Spartanburg is a community photo project with an even playing field: each of the lucky 100 participants get a 24-exposure disposable camera to shoot in our community over a 3 week period, and all of the over 2,000 4x6 photos are displayed in the exhibit opening on October 22. *10 winners will have their photos enlarged to 11 x 17” in the overall exhibit. * Three grand prizes will be distributed in the form of Holga cameras. ** Grand prize winners will be announced at the BIG, FUN party on Oct. 22! **

 October 28^th: The Zombie Crawl, Raise the Dead for Dollars.

WATCH OUR INTERVIEW WITH Artist in Residence Mark Rice http://www.youtube.com/amywoodtv#p/a/u/1/9B9W03f7HBY

The Zombie Crawl: Raise the Dead for Dollars is a community zombie night and a fundraiser for the HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence upcoming community art projects, including classes with the Boys and Girls Club of the Upstate, a Summer Art Show in winter, an Invitational Exhibit in January, and the Rungish Towers Project, a community art installation. Activities include Zombie Workshop 101, RIP (The Reanimated Individuals Parade) and the Dance Til You Die (Again) Party. The parade is free, but the workshop and dance have small costs to raise dollars for the Artists-in-Residence. Tickets are available in advance or at the door the night of the event. Join the undead as we crawl through Spartanburg and raise dollars for living art!

Jam in the Park “Thanks for Giving” benefits TOTAL Ministries
October 23^rd
Duncan Park Amphitheatre
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113319382110766
Join us for the last Jam in the Park of the season! An all-day event celebrating community, and music at the Duncan Park Amphitheatre. We will be collecting items for the food pantry at Total Ministries this month. They could really use the following items* on their shelves:
Peanut Butter
Ramen Noodles
Canned Goods (soup, fruit, veggies, meat)
Oatmeal
Grits
Dried Beans
Rice
*Keep in mind they give these items to individuals so 4 small jars of peanut butter are better than a single bulk quantity size peanut butter.              

SPACE (Spartanburg Area Conservancy) Shuck & Stomp
October 27^th
Location: Old Gym at Glendale Shoals
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127257627376126
Cost: $50 per person

WATCH the interview with Tammy Stokes http://youtu.be/jVFJkJHpIl8

 Come out to the old gym in Glendale for a great time with bluegrass music by the Bushy Valley Boys, oysters and low country boil, and a silent auction featuring lots of local items! Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling 864.948.0000 with your debit or credit card number, or by mailing a check payable to SPACE to 100 E. Main St., Suite 7B, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Members of our Maple Society and above ($100+) benefit from $10 of ticket pricing, and it’s never too late to join! Learn about membership here: http://www.spartanburgconservation.org/membership.htm All proceeds will benefit SPACE that works to protect and preserve green space in the Spartanburg Community. We hope to see you there!

Habitat for Humanity Women Build Celebration
October 27^th
Cleveland Park Events Center in Spartanburg
http://habitatspartanburg.org/
Please join Habitat for Humanity for a celebration and thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who have made this home a success! Take a look at the blog post of the ribbon cutting and first work crew: http://www.carolinascw.com/index.php/theribbit/article/building_a_dream_for_taffy/

Spartanburg Art Museum: Faces from Africa II
Opens October 11th
http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php

Following up on the success of last year’s exhibit from the Mendes Collection, this exhibit focuses on objects, reliquary figures and statues from Western and Central Africa.

 Spartanburg Ghost Tours
October 1 - 31
Trolley departs from Magnolia Train Depot
http://www.mainstreettrolley.com/Tours.html
For tickets and reservations, contact us at 864-574-9876 or e-mail mainstreettrolley@hotmail.com. Check out video of past tours on Main Street Trolley’s YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/SQWpYvEP-TE

Artists’ Guild: Art Grab Exhibit and Fundraiser
Continues through October 29th
http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php
Preview 50 pieces of donated art work by our members that will be given to ticket holders at our Art Grab Bag Fundraiser! For more information about our Art Grab Bag Fundraiser, please check the Chapman Cultural Center under events, or visit our website at www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com

Hub City Farmers Market
Saturday Market through November 12^th  at Magnolia Train Depot in Spartanburg
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hub-City-Farmers-Market/91857690874

SLAM! - Saturday Local Art Market
Saturdays June 11th - October 29th West End, Greenville
http://www.facebook.com/slamsaturdaylocalartmarket
The Saturday Local Art Market will feature extraordinary handmade local art. Styles include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, and Printmaking, plus Handmade Clothing, Furniture and other delights such as children’s arts activities.

Spartanburg County Historical Association: First Peoples of the Backcountry Exhibit
Continues through November 12th
Chapman Cultural Center
http://spartanburghistory.org/index.php
The Spartanburg Regional History Museum hosts an extended exhibit of regional Native American history at the Chapman Cultural Center Sept. 1-Nov. 12, entitled “First People of the Backcountry.” This locally-developed exhibit shares the untold stories of cultures that had significant impact on the current lives of Spartanburg citizens - from the old Native American trails and their hunting grounds to the development of the City of Spartanburg. Native American artifacts including pottery, baskets, skins, tools and weapons will be on display with the history of the tribes that traveled through Spartanburg and other tribes of the wider region. Free admission but donations are accepted.

CALENDARS:
Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://visitspartanburg.com
Spartanburg Culture calendar and blog: http://spartanburgculture.com/
Spartanburg County Public Libraries: Events, Exhibits and Programs: http://www.infodepot.org/zS1/Events.asp

Spartanburg Downtown Association Events: http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php
Spartanburg Parks: http://www.spartanburgparks.org/

Converse College: http://www.converse.edu/calendar

USC Upstate: http://www.uscupstate.edu/event/

Wofford College: http://www.wofford.edu/newsroom/story.aspx?id=450521

City of Greenville: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx
Fete Greenville: http://www.fetegreenville.com/
What’s the BUZZ in Cherokee County? http://www.cherokeebuzz.com/
Greenwood’s Cultural District: http://www.emeraldtriangle.sc/ArtsCouncil/default.aspx

Upcountry South Carolina: http://www.theupcountry.com/
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor includes the Mountain Lakes Region: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus NC calendar http://www.nc-mountains.org/events/
Asheville Event and Festival calendar: http://www.exploreasheville.com/event-calendar/index.aspx

Mountain Xpress – Asheville and Western NC: http://www.mountainx.com/

Want your event included? Email info.whatsupyall@gmail.com

The Spartanburg Downtown Association Fashion Show for a Cause
September 23^rd noon-1pm
Rome Nightlife
Cost: $10 in advance/$12 at the door. Includes lunch.
http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/
http://www.spartanburgregional.com/Services/Pages/BJBC.aspx
Paint our Town Pink: A Kick-Off event for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month which begins on October 1st. See the latest fashions from many of the downtown shops and boutiques. Tickets for the show will be on sale two weeks prior to the show at all participating shops. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health.

Spartanburg Greek Festival
September 22 – 25
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Cost $2 per person
http://stnicholasspartanburg.com/GreekFestival
Kali Sas Orexi ! or καλή όρεξη ! That’s Greek for Enjoy Your Meal… and that’s just what you’ll do at this year’s Greek Festival. Come meet Manny and be prepared to enjoy the best of Greek food. You won’t want to miss the Children’s Play Area, Live Music & Dance, Bookstore, Shopping Bazaar and Silent Auction. For more information or to place your food order ahead of time, please call 585-5961.

Jazz on the Square featuring B Natural Jazz
September 23rd
Morgan Square
http://www.cityofspartanburg.org/
B Natural Jazz is an ensemble based in South Carolina’s Upstate comprised of three college music students whose talent and taste belies their years. With a set spanning from bop to blues, the group swings into action reviving revered classics with fresh gusto. The band is bassist Kitt Lyles, percussionist Jaron Ferrer, and guitarist Steven Rogers, who coax magic and music out of their respective instruments. Each member approaches their art with a refined, expressive touch. Together, their sophisticated sound is sure to have you tapping your toes. 

Hub City Bookshop Events
http://www.hubcity.org
September 23^rd: Scrabble Night. Calling all wordsmiths! Join us for a fun night of casual Scrabble playing. All are welcome! And—new to Scrabble Night—there will be giveaways of books and a Hub City Bookshop gift card! If you have a Scrabble set, we ask that you bring it just in case we need to use it. See you there!

September 29^th: Hub City Book Club. All are welcome to join us for the Hub City Book Club discussion of Swamplandia! by Karen Russell.

Hub City Farmers Market: Apple Day
September 24^th at Magnolia Train Depot in Spartanburg
September 25^th    Mobile Market at New Beginnings UMC in Boiling Springs
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hub-City-Farmers-Market/91857690874
APPLE DAY IS THIS SATURDAY!! Be one of the first 100 shoppers at the Market and receive a free apple. Join Partners for Active Living on a community bike ride to the Market. Meet Apple Annie and get some yummy apple treats and recipes. Bring the kids for an activity that will turn apples into stars. Listen to the Celtic sounds of local band, Lissakeole. Come to the Market for an apple of a good time!

Also, join the Mobile Market on Sunday from 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. at New Beginnings UMC in Boiling Springs. Get your local food fix from the Mobile Market! 

Karma Community Class for Clyde Norris
September 24^th 10am to 11am
Zen Garden Yoga
Free
http://www.zengardenyoga.com/
On the last Saturday of each month, Zen Garden Yoga dedicates the 10am class to creating great community Karma. We support a different charity each month by making this class FREE and open to the public. Any and all donations are welcome. This month, we are supporting our fellow fitness community member, Clyde Norris, as he battles Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Inman Harvest Day
September 24^th
Downtown Inman
http://visitspartanburg.com/calendar/scvb-main-calendar.htm
If you haven’t been to Inman, South Carolina’s Harvest Day Festival, this is the year to go! September 24th will mark the 30th anniversary of this free event. Artisans and other vendors, from all parts of the Eastern United States will be present to display and sell their wares. Local farmers and produce vendors will be interspersed throughout the ‘city of tents’ set up on Inman’s Main Street, Mill Street, and Blackstock Street. There will also be a food court for all your stomach’s cravings. Entertainment is scheduled for two venues within the festival area: the primary stage on Main Street, and a stage on Mill Street. Join Inman as they celebrate their 30th Harvest Day Festival! 

HUB-BUB.com presents The Next Big Thing 2011
September 24th
http://www.nextbigthing2011.com/
Tickets: General $30; VIP $100
The first annual emerging talent search and competition, where one lucky act will win the coveted event title and reap the awards that accompany it.  Join HUB-BUB at the ultimate talent competition on September 24th! Discover the top 8 finalists who will be competing live at the show – and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!

Hub City Co-op: Live Oak Farms Tour
September 27th
Live Oak Farms in Woodruff 
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145403685541741
Cost: $7 per person
Join the Hub City Co-op on a horse-drawn tour of Live Oak Farms at 6:00 PM.  Come visit one of the few farms in the United States that still uses horses to plow their fields.  The Schaum family farms sustainably on these 82 acres in addition to preserving rare breeds of livestock.  See Red Devon cattle, Saint Croix sheep, Bardrock chickens, Suffolk Punch draft horses, and the largest privately owned field of solar panels in South Carolina.   The excursion will also include a tour of the Heritage Center, which houses turn of the century farm equipment, tools, and other rare items that were built and used in the South for generations.  Please email Anne at info@hubcitycoop.org so we can get a head-count of co-op owners who are interested. Walk-ons welcome as well the day of the event! Parking will be available at the store. Hope to see you at the farm! 

Spartanburg Methodist College: 100 Years of Learning
Continues through September 30^th
Spartanburg Regional History Museum
http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php
Cost:$4 Adults, $3 Srs & Vets, $2 Kids
This fall the Regional History Museum is honoring the 100th anniversary of Spartanburg Methodist College with an exhibit that charts the development of the college from its beginnings in a house in Spartan Mill village with only a single student through its current existence as a 110-acre campus with an enrollment of nearly 800. Curated by SMC Historian Dr. Kathy Cann, the exhibit will include artifacts and textual information from the college’s collection.

Spartanburg International Festival 2011
http://www.cityofspartanburg.org/index.cfm?PageID=281&ParentPageID=32
October 1^st
Barnet Park in Downtown Spartanburg
People from more than 70 countries reside in Spartanburg, South Carolina and more than 100 international businesses make Spartanburg their home. In 1985 the City of Spartanburg hosted its first International Festival to celebrate Spartanburg’s diverse community, today the International Festival has expanded its International connection to reach a more global audience attendance. More than 8,000 people attend to celebrate and explore the world through food, music, dance, folk art and more. Since 2007,  a country (or continent) has been selected by International Cultures of Spartanburg to be the honored country for the International Festival. Europe’s Nordic Region is our Honored Countries this year. Countries represented are: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. It has been selected as a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society for October – don’t miss it!

 Spartanburg Art Museum: Studio Works
Continues through October 1^st
http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/calendar.php
Cost: Members: Free; Adults: $4; Seniors: $3; College Students: $2.50; ages 6-18: $2; under 6: free
Not your run of the mill pots and bowls! The internationally known Ceramics Studio of the University of South Carolina serves as a sort of research and development project by developing nonfunctional, sculptural works that can delight and fascinate.

Ingles Markets Presents the Celiac Awareness Tour….gluten free event!
October 15^th
Hilton Greenville
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224583427579015
Admission: $5 per adult (children under 12 are free) - portion of the proceeds will be donated to the local celiac organization.
The event will feature expert speakers, celebrity chefs preparing delicious gluten free meals and products from dozens of manufacturers. We welcome the opportunity to increase awareness and create avenues for consumers to receive valuable information, education and gluten free products that will improve their overall health and well-being.

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg: Opening Reception and 38^th Annual Juried Show
September 15 – October 20
http://www.artistsguildofspartanburg.com/
Carolina Gallery in Downtown Spartanburg
The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will host its 38th Annual Juried Show from Sept. 15 - Oct. 20 at the Carolina Gallery, at 145 W. Main St. in Spartanburg. It is free for public viewing each Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. each week.  The exhibit consists of 55 winning selections that were chosen out of more than 200 entries submitted this year from artists in both North and South Carolina. The judging was done by Alfred D. Ward, Emeritus Professor of graduate programs in art at Winthrop University. Over $4000 in prizes will be awarded to winners in five categories: 2D-Painting; 2D-Drawing and Mixed Media; 2D-Photography and Digital Art; 3D-Sculpture, Ceramics, Jewelry, etc.; and Upcycle; as well as a Best in Show award. For more information, contact Executive Director Robin Els, (864) 764-9568.

SLAM! - Saturday Local Art Market
Saturdays June 11th - October 29th West End, Greenville
http://www.facebook.com/slamsaturdaylocalartmarket
The Saturday Local Art Market will feature extraordinary handmade local art. Styles include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, and Printmaking, plus Handmade Clothing, Furniture and other delights such as children’s arts activities.

CALENDARS:
Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://visitspartanburg.com
Spartanburg Culture calendar and blog: http://spartanburgculture.com/
Spartanburg County Public Libraries: Events, Exhibits and Programs: http://www.infodepot.org/zS1/Events.asp

Spartanburg Downtown Association Events: http://www.downtownspartanburg.org/events.php
Spartanburg Parks: http://www.spartanburgparks.org/
Converse College: http://www.converse.edu/calendar
USC Upstate: http://www.uscupstate.edu/event/
Wofford College: http://www.wofford.edu/newsroom/story.aspx?id=450521
City of Greenville: http://www.greenvillesc.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx
Fete Greenville: http://www.fetegreenville.com/
What’s the BUZZ in Cherokee County? http://www.cherokeebuzz.com/
Greenwood’s Cultural District: http://www.emeraldtriangle.sc/ArtsCouncil/default.aspx
Upcountry South Carolina: http://www.theupcountry.com/
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor includes the Mountain Lakes Region: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/
Saluda, Tryon, Columbus NC calendar http://www.nc-mountains.org/events/
Asheville Event and Festival calendar: http://www.exploreasheville.com/event-calendar/index.aspx
Mountain Xpress – Asheville and Western NC: http://www.mountainx.com/

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