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Saturday, May 8, 2021
Cinco de Mayo ~ A Taste of Mexico
May 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Greer Station

Greer Station invites you to Cinco de Mayo ~ A Taste of Mexico. Join us for a Mexican tasting event spread throughout downtown Greer. More than 20 restaurant and retail stores are participating. We’ll have LIVE music and fabulous food. Come out and join us!

#ShopLocal #ShopSmall

Free Planet Radio with Special Guest Jane Kramer
May 8 @ 7:00 pm
Facebook Live

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Global sounds trio, Free Planet Radio, performing live at the Asheville Rhythm Studio in Asheville, NC, with special guest, soulful songstress- Jane Kramer.

Stream the concert for free; anyone, anywhere.

Virtual tip jar for those who can and would like to financially support the music:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/christopherrosser350

Celebrate 95 years of Greenville Theatre with a Broadway Revue
May 8 @ 8:00 pm
Greenville Theatre

Celebrate 95

Revue – May 6-9, 2021

Join us as we celebrate 95 years of Greenville Theatre with a Broadway revue of songs featuring talented local performers.

Sunday, May 9, 2021
Eric Church On Sale Now!
May 9 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour Tickets on Sale Now
May 9 all-day
Online w/ ticket master

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is proud to announce The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on March 28, 2022. Tickets for the event will go on publicly via ONLINE ONLY on Thursday, May 6 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Adding to an already incredible year, Glass Animals have announced their North American “Dreamland Tour.” The run kicks off August 30th in Lewiston, NY and takes the band across North America well into 2022. The shows add to their already sold out UK tour dates, previously announced Red Rocks shows and confirmed festival performances at BonnarooLife Is Beautiful, and Outside Lands. For more information about this event, please click here.

In addition, last week the band was selected as 2021 Billboard Music Awards finalists for Top Rock Song “Heat Waves” and Top Rock Album Dreamland. This is the first time the band has been recognized by the BBMAs. The Billboard Music Awards LIVE will take place Sunday, May 23rd at 3pm EST/5pm PT on NBC.

Earlier this month, Glass Animals performed “Heat Waves” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the band took over Margate’s Dreamland Theme Park and brought it back to life with an electrifying performance—watch HERE. In addition, they performed on The Ellen Degeneres Show where they took over a skate rink and used fan submitted footage to fill the television screens behind their performance—watch HERE.

Celebrate 95 years of Greenville Theatre with a Broadway Revue
May 9 @ 3:00 pm
Greenville Theatre

Celebrate 95

Revue – May 6-9, 2021

Join us as we celebrate 95 years of Greenville Theatre with a Broadway revue of songs featuring talented local performers.

Monday, May 10, 2021
Eric Church On Sale Now!
May 10 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour Tickets on Sale Now
May 10 all-day
Online w/ ticket master

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is proud to announce The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on March 28, 2022. Tickets for the event will go on publicly via ONLINE ONLY on Thursday, May 6 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Adding to an already incredible year, Glass Animals have announced their North American “Dreamland Tour.” The run kicks off August 30th in Lewiston, NY and takes the band across North America well into 2022. The shows add to their already sold out UK tour dates, previously announced Red Rocks shows and confirmed festival performances at BonnarooLife Is Beautiful, and Outside Lands. For more information about this event, please click here.

In addition, last week the band was selected as 2021 Billboard Music Awards finalists for Top Rock Song “Heat Waves” and Top Rock Album Dreamland. This is the first time the band has been recognized by the BBMAs. The Billboard Music Awards LIVE will take place Sunday, May 23rd at 3pm EST/5pm PT on NBC.

Earlier this month, Glass Animals performed “Heat Waves” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the band took over Margate’s Dreamland Theme Park and brought it back to life with an electrifying performance—watch HERE. In addition, they performed on The Ellen Degeneres Show where they took over a skate rink and used fan submitted footage to fill the television screens behind their performance—watch HERE.

Petrie at the Piedmont-Featuring Pianist Steven Graff
May 10 @ 7:30 pm
The Piedmont Club

Steven Graff Petrie PianistThe Petrie School of Music has a long and distinguished tradition of exceptional piano professors, and is proud to introduce Steven Graff, the latest member in that line. Steven received his bachelor and master degrees from the Juilliard School and a doctorate from the City University of New York (CUNY); he then joined the CUNY faculty before coming to Converse. In his robust performing career, Steven has played on many stages, including those at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and offered concerto performances with the Chicago Symphony, among others. Join us in welcoming him in the convivial and elegant confines of the Piedmont Club. We’ll enjoy a program of light classics and showpieces as Steven is joined by his colleagues and – even better – some of The Petrie School of Music’s most talented students.

Join The Carlos Moseley Series for our 2020-21 season and experience world-renowned musicians in the intimate venue of Converse College’s Daniel Recital Hall! This season, we welcome acclaimed Guest Artists: Steven Graff (piano), Trio Karénine, Voces8, and the Canadian Brass. Included in your ticket purchase, we invite you to stay for our prestigious post-concert champagne and hors d’oeuvres receptions where you can meet and talk with the performers after the show. Welcome to the Carlos Moseley Series! We hope to see you this season!

Ticket Prices:
Season Subscription: $180
Single Tickets: $60
Student Tickets: $25

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Eric Church On Sale Now!
May 11 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour Tickets on Sale Now
May 11 all-day
Online w/ ticket master

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is proud to announce The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on March 28, 2022. Tickets for the event will go on publicly via ONLINE ONLY on Thursday, May 6 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Adding to an already incredible year, Glass Animals have announced their North American “Dreamland Tour.” The run kicks off August 30th in Lewiston, NY and takes the band across North America well into 2022. The shows add to their already sold out UK tour dates, previously announced Red Rocks shows and confirmed festival performances at BonnarooLife Is Beautiful, and Outside Lands. For more information about this event, please click here.

In addition, last week the band was selected as 2021 Billboard Music Awards finalists for Top Rock Song “Heat Waves” and Top Rock Album Dreamland. This is the first time the band has been recognized by the BBMAs. The Billboard Music Awards LIVE will take place Sunday, May 23rd at 3pm EST/5pm PT on NBC.

Earlier this month, Glass Animals performed “Heat Waves” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the band took over Margate’s Dreamland Theme Park and brought it back to life with an electrifying performance—watch HERE. In addition, they performed on The Ellen Degeneres Show where they took over a skate rink and used fan submitted footage to fill the television screens behind their performance—watch HERE.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Eric Church On Sale Now!
May 12 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour Tickets on Sale Now
May 12 all-day
Online w/ ticket master

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is proud to announce The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on March 28, 2022. Tickets for the event will go on publicly via ONLINE ONLY on Thursday, May 6 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Adding to an already incredible year, Glass Animals have announced their North American “Dreamland Tour.” The run kicks off August 30th in Lewiston, NY and takes the band across North America well into 2022. The shows add to their already sold out UK tour dates, previously announced Red Rocks shows and confirmed festival performances at BonnarooLife Is Beautiful, and Outside Lands. For more information about this event, please click here.

In addition, last week the band was selected as 2021 Billboard Music Awards finalists for Top Rock Song “Heat Waves” and Top Rock Album Dreamland. This is the first time the band has been recognized by the BBMAs. The Billboard Music Awards LIVE will take place Sunday, May 23rd at 3pm EST/5pm PT on NBC.

Earlier this month, Glass Animals performed “Heat Waves” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the band took over Margate’s Dreamland Theme Park and brought it back to life with an electrifying performance—watch HERE. In addition, they performed on The Ellen Degeneres Show where they took over a skate rink and used fan submitted footage to fill the television screens behind their performance—watch HERE.

Greenville Heritage Sound Check: concert series on the Reedy River
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Peace Center amphitheater

Sound Check Logo

Last year we went virtual, and this year we are bringing it to you LIVE! Join us April 7 through September 29 for Greenville Heritage Sound Check presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar, a concert series located on the Reedy River. Each Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. will feature live music on the Peace Center Amphitheatre stage. Grab your friends, reserve a T-mobile Safe Space Pod and we will see you on the river! Beverage delivery service will also be available.

Enjoy the concert in your own private viewing area in our T-Mobile Safe Space Pods.

  • Pods are $10 each and includes admission for up to 4 people in a sectioned off 6′ x 6′ space.
  • Admission is via pod purchase only.
  • Online reservations are highly encouraged to guarantee your spot. Pods will be sold at the door if space is available.
  • Online reservations for the upcoming week will open on Thursday at 10:00 am.
  • Gates open at 6:00 pm. Band starts at 6:30 pm.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and are required for admission to the event.
  • Tickets are only good for the date & specific pod purchased. Tickets are not transferable to future event dates.
  • Tickets will go on sale every Thursday at 10:00am for the next week’s concert.
  • Beer, wine, & Pepsi products will be available for purchase on site.
  • Larkins on the River will have food options available onsite. Menu and Ordering Info
  • Chairs and blankets are permitted.
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Eric Church On Sale Now!
May 13 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
May 13 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour Tickets on Sale Now
May 13 all-day
Online w/ ticket master

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is proud to announce The Glass Animals’ “Dreamland” Tour in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on March 28, 2022. Tickets for the event will go on publicly via ONLINE ONLY on Thursday, May 6 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Adding to an already incredible year, Glass Animals have announced their North American “Dreamland Tour.” The run kicks off August 30th in Lewiston, NY and takes the band across North America well into 2022. The shows add to their already sold out UK tour dates, previously announced Red Rocks shows and confirmed festival performances at BonnarooLife Is Beautiful, and Outside Lands. For more information about this event, please click here.

In addition, last week the band was selected as 2021 Billboard Music Awards finalists for Top Rock Song “Heat Waves” and Top Rock Album Dreamland. This is the first time the band has been recognized by the BBMAs. The Billboard Music Awards LIVE will take place Sunday, May 23rd at 3pm EST/5pm PT on NBC.

Earlier this month, Glass Animals performed “Heat Waves” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the band took over Margate’s Dreamland Theme Park and brought it back to life with an electrifying performance—watch HERE. In addition, they performed on The Ellen Degeneres Show where they took over a skate rink and used fan submitted footage to fill the television screens behind their performance—watch HERE.

PRE Sale Event for MercyMe
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 pm
online w/ Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Pre-Sale Event for NeedtoBreathe
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 pm
online w/ Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Karaoke Thursdays
May 13 @ 4:30 pm
Ollie’s Tavern

Join us Thursday Evenings for karaoke and a good time!