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Monday, January 13, 2025
In the Wood… From the Earth
Jan 13 – 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 13 – 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 13 @ 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

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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.

A Beautiful Noise: Neil Diamond
Jan 14 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is recommended for audiences of all ages.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Garage, Shed, Carport Builder Show
Jan 15 @ 11:30 am
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center January 15-16 for the Garage, Shed, Carport Builder Show. The Garage, Shed & Carport Builder Show brings suppliers and manufacturers together, so builders of special-use residential structures can find the materials and services they need all in one place.

WEDNESDAY 1/15/2025
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
— HAPPY HOUR: —
4:30PM – 6:00PM

THURSDAY 1/16/2025
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Event Held: Woodside Conference Center

Parking off Eisenhower Drive.

Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Global Strategies and Collaborations
Jan 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Greenville Water Community Room

Join World Affairs Council Upstate’s Beyond the Headlines Speaker Series for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of global health preparedness in the wake of past pandemics. As countries work together to confront future health crises, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement plays a pivotal role in enhancing global readiness. This agreement focuses on key areas such as data sharing, resource distribution, and coordinated response strategies to ensure swift and effective action in the face of emerging infectious threats.

Dr. Shaniece Criss, Associate Professor of Health Sciences and Director of the Advocacy and Equity Studies master’s program at Furman University, will lead the conversation, emphasizing the critical role of collective action and international collaboration. Explore how nations are strengthening public health infrastructure, expanding vaccination programs, and building partnerships to safeguard global health and minimize the impacts of future pandemics.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how the world is preparing for the challenges ahead in global health.

Game Night at Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery
Jan 15 @ 4:00 pm
Beer Run with Wild Bill
Jan 15 @ 5:15 pm

Join Wild Bill every Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. for a group run to and from the brewery. Run your buns off, reward yourself with a beer after.

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RJ Rockers Brewery Tour
Jan 15 @ 6:00 pm

Tours of RJ Rockers Brewery every Wednesday!

226-A W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Tel: (864) 585-BEER | rjrockers.com

A Beautiful Noise: Neil Diamond
Jan 15 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is recommended for audiences of all ages.

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Garage, Shed, Carport Builder Show
Jan 16 @ 11:30 am
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center January 15-16 for the Garage, Shed, Carport Builder Show. The Garage, Shed & Carport Builder Show brings suppliers and manufacturers together, so builders of special-use residential structures can find the materials and services they need all in one place.

WEDNESDAY 1/15/2025
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
— HAPPY HOUR: —
4:30PM – 6:00PM

THURSDAY 1/16/2025
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Event Held: Woodside Conference Center

Parking off Eisenhower Drive.

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

A Beautiful Noise: Neil Diamond
Jan 16 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is recommended for audiences of all ages.

Friday, January 17, 2025
Swamp Rabbits
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

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

A Beautiful Noise: Neil Diamond
Jan 17 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is recommended for audiences of all ages.

Animaniacs in Concert
Jan 17 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

It’s time for Animaniacs…IN CONCERT! Join the voices of Animaniacs – the iconic animatedWarner Bros series (produced by Steven Spielberg) – for a “zany, animany and totally insaney” evening as they perform the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon series backed by the original projected animation. Animaniacs: In Concert stars the show’s original Emmy-Winning composer, Randy Rogel, on
piano and the voice-talents of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen (Yakko & Pinky on Animaniacs; Raphael on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

Animaniacs remains as topical and relevant today as it was when the TV series debuted in the early 1990’s. With new episodes currently streaming on HULU, Animaniacs is a multigenerational animated favorite with universally-recognized hit songs. Fans of all ages will experience Animaniacs like never before…especially those who grew up watching the series. As its creators say, “Animaniacs in Concert is for the adults – it’s hip, it’s funny…but kids will love it, too!”

Animaniacs and all related characters and elements are trademarks and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Little Shop of Horrors
Jan 17 @ 8:00 pm
Spartanburg Little Theatre

One of Off-Broadway’s biggest hits, this deviously delicious man-eating sci-fi smash musical has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

January 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8:00 pm | January 19, 25, 26 at 3:00 pm | January 23 at 7:30 pm / 8pm – 10:30 pm