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Saturday, January 11, 2025
The Greenville Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
Jan 11 @ 1:00 pm
Peace Concert Hall

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert

Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 pm

The Greenville Symphony will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. The thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, you’ll be transported back into the world you love.

GUEST
Bruce Kiesling, conductor

Greenville Remodeling Expo
Jan 11 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Welcome to the Greenville Remodeling Expo, taking place at the Greenville Convention Center. This comprehensive home show brings together homeowners and many of the most knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts. Every aspect of the home can be explored, from the smallest design detail to the largest house addition. Professionals will be on-hand to share their valuable knowledge to bring your ideas to life or inspire you with new ones.

Friday, January 10
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 11
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 12
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Conference Hall – One Exposition Avenue, Greenville, SC 29607

Parking off Eisenhower Drive.

Admission Price:

Adults $4

Children Under 18 FREE

Live Music Saturdays
Jan 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ji-Roz on the corner of Main & Stone

Eat, drink and be merry! Join us this Saturday (and every Saturday) from 7pm to 10pm as we host live local talent! The talent in our beautiful city is incredible, so come out for dinner and live music. Saturday, February 3rd we will have the acoustic sounds of Katie D. Check out our website for a list of all artists that will be playing!

Swamp Rabbits
Jan 11 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, plays the Savannah Ghost Pirates at the Bon Secours Wellness Area. Puck drops at 7:05pm.

The Greenville Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
Jan 11 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Concert Hall

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert

Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 pm

The Greenville Symphony will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. The thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, you’ll be transported back into the world you love.

GUEST
Bruce Kiesling, conductor

22nd Annual New Play Festival 
Jan 11 @ 7:30 pm
Centre Stage

Centre Stage is excited to announce the 22nd Annual New Play Festival!

Dates are January  9-11, 2025 at 7:30 pm  Free Admission-No ticket required

Centre Stage is committed to developing new work and is excited to carry on the tradition of the New Play Festival.  Submissions for the 22nd Annual New Play Festival opened April 1st. Of these submissions, 10 semi-finalists were selected and 3 finalists will be given readings the week of the festival, one script will be chosen as the winner of the 22nd Annual New Play Festival! The winner will receive a cash prize and the opportunity to be considered for production as part of our 2025-2026 Season. During the festival, each reading will be followed by a talkback led by Centre Stage Managing Artistic Director, Laura Nicholas.

Sunday, January 12, 2025
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Jan 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Greenville Remodeling Expo
Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Welcome to the Greenville Remodeling Expo, taking place at the Greenville Convention Center. This comprehensive home show brings together homeowners and many of the most knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts. Every aspect of the home can be explored, from the smallest design detail to the largest house addition. Professionals will be on-hand to share their valuable knowledge to bring your ideas to life or inspire you with new ones.

Friday, January 10
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 11
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 12
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Conference Hall – One Exposition Avenue, Greenville, SC 29607

Parking off Eisenhower Drive.

Admission Price:

Adults $4

Children Under 18 FREE

The Greenville Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm
Peace Concert Hall

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert

Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 pm

The Greenville Symphony will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. The thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, you’ll be transported back into the world you love.

GUEST
Bruce Kiesling, conductor

Let’s Talk Art
Jan 12 @ 3:00 pm
Solomon Gallery of the Artists Collective

 

A New Series at Artists Collective | Spartanburg

Premiers with Beth Bullman Regula

Artists Collective | Spartanburg is thrilled to announce an exciting new event series, Let’s Talk Art, designed to inspire meaningful conversations about creativity, technique, and the diverse world of art. This engaging program will feature a rotating lineup of artists and topics, offering fresh perspectives and in-depth discussions during every session. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a budding artist, or simply curious about the creative process, Let’s Talk Art invites you to join the dialogue.

We are honored to announce that the inaugural session will feature Beth Bullman Regula, chair of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg. With over 50 years of experience as an artist, Beth will share insights from her remarkable career, including lessons learned, challenges faced, and her evolving approach to creativity. Her extensive knowledge and passion for the arts promise to set an inspiring tone for this exciting new series.

Each session of Let’s Talk Art will take place in the Underground Gallery at the Collective, a uniquely intimate setting perfect for fostering connection and creativity. Attendees can expect artist-led talks, demonstrations, and the opportunity to engage directly with speakers. Admission is free and open to the public. Don’t miss the chance to hear Beth Regula’s story and join us as we launch this vibrant new program. Let’s come together and talk art!

Swamp Rabbits
Jan 12 @ 3:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, plays the Savannah Ghost Pirates at the Bon Secours Wellness Area. Puck drops at 3:05pm.

Never Decaf Improv at Hoppin Greenville
Jan 12 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Hoppin Greenville

Improv comedy show in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway. All ages welcome! A comedy show at a cost you can’t beat FREE!

Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Jan 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

The Greatest Love Of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Jan 12 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Born 1976, Belinda Davids started life in the small coastal town of Port Elizabeth in South Africa, where her musical family of seven children spent much of its time in church, singing and surrounded by gospel music. Enduring youth as a ‘coloured’ girl in a difficult, apartheid-ridden South Africa, Belinda found solace and empowerment in music – it was an equalizer, of sorts, for someone so devoid of equality in her life and surroundings, an expression and a pastime that needed no resources, no special education, no permissions, just her own God-given voice.

Her talent was glaringly apparent from an early age. Still to this day she has never had vocal training and is blessed with a 4-octave vocal range, putting her in the company of such vocal luminaries as Minnie Riperton, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and Freddie Mercury. She began performing professionally at just 14 years of age and became technically adept at many genres but her true love has always been R&B; her childhood inspirations included Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson and of course the one artist who has had the biggest impact on her life – Whitney Houston.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
In the Wood… From the Earth
Jan 14 – Feb 1 all-day
Solomon Gallery of the Artists Collective
In the Wood… From the Earth

Six new 2024 members of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg will participate in the “New Member Exhibit: In the Woods … From the Earth” Jan. 7 through Feb. 1, 2025, in ACS’s Gallery II and Gallery III.

An artists’ reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, as part of Spartanburg ArtWalk. The reception and exhibition viewing are free and open to the public. The artwork in the show will be offered for purchase.

“The Artists Collective | Spartanburg is a welcoming and collaborative environment that inspires creativity for its members and visitors alike,” says Cassandra Stephens-Johnson, who is coordinating the exhibit. “We look forward to visitors seeing the beautiful and varied works by these talented new ACS members.”

The participating artists will be Darryl Jones, Garry Turpin, Tipton Jones-Boiter, Mariam Tucker-Jones, Karina Manukyan and Christine Blackburn

Push and Pull: New Work
Jan 14 – Feb 22 all-day
Solomon Gallery of the Artists Collective

Spartanburg artist Robert Urban’s latest mixed media works use trees “as a metaphor for family and the relationships we all hold dear within the family circle and beyond.” The contemporary landscapes will be shown in the “Push & Pull: New Work” exhibit Jan. 7 through Feb. 22, 2025, in the Solomon Gallery of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg.

An artist’s reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, as part of Spartanburg ArtWalk. The reception and exhibition viewing are free and open to the public. The 30-plus pieces in the show will be offered for purchase with prices ranging from $150 to $5,000.

“Nature, and specifically trees, are used as metaphors to represent the passage of time, within nature itself, of course, but also within our human relationships – our family, friends and communities,” says Urban, originally from Wisconsin. “The exhibition title refers to the many different forces and ways that we experience either a ‘push’ or a ‘pull’ – our interactions within nature, relationships and our communities.”

Blue Ridge National Charity Drive
Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – Jan 20 @ 9:00 am

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) is
excited to announce the Heritage Hearth Charity Drive, a creative effort to collect hand-knit and
crocheted accessories for all ages to benefit residents of Western North Carolina (WNC)
impacted by Hurricane Helene.

As areas recover, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region.
BRNHA will collect donations from November 11, 2024–January 20, 2025, including knit or
crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations
Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist in connecting BRNHA to groups that can disperse
donations to those in need across WNC.

Donations can be mailed or dropped off at:
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
c/o Heritage Hearth
31 College Place, Suite 120
Asheville, NC 28801
BRNHA welcomes participants who would like to be designated drop-off locations. If you are
interested, please contact BRNHA to collaborate. Fiber groups are encouraged to engage in
community sit-and-stitches to raise awareness of the event. Attached here is the flyer and social
media image to correlate with the event page:

Heritage Hearth: A Handmade Charity Drive

Racial Justice Workshop
Jan 14 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.

 

Oak – The Tree of Civilization
Jan 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

The genus of plants known as Oak (Quercus sp.) is at least as important to civilization as any food crop you can think of, maybe even more so. This class combines history and plant science to explore the history that oak trees and humans share from the end of the last ice age to the present.

Join us as Henderson County Extension Agent Steve Pettis will discuss acorns as a food source throughout history, the age of sail, ancient and modern industries based on oak, the oaks of western NC and much more.

Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye
Jan 14 @ 5:30 pm
Greenville County Museum of Art

Members Screening | Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye

GCMA members are invited to enjoy a private screening and South Carolina premier of the documentary film Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye. Seating is limited, and registration is required to attend.