“Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection” will be on exhibition in The Richardson Family Art Museum until Dec. 18.

The series examines the complex challenges faced by southern women artists during a period when women’s social, cultural and political roles were being redefined and reinterpreted. These artists confronted historical gender norms, educational barriers and racism. Regionalism, sisterhood and modernism also influenced some of their work.

The exhibition can be viewed virtually by visiting sites.wofford.edu/virtual-gallery/central-to-their-lives or in-person. The museum is open to the public on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are required 24 hours in advance by calling 864-597-4940 or emailing [email protected]. Masks are required.

Wofford is the fifth stop on the exhibition’s six-state, three-year tour.

Drive through millions of sparkling Holiday Lights decorating our nearly 100 acre animal park. Snap that selfie with a zebra, camel, or one of many animals waiting to meet you. Finish your evening off with a drive through the peaceful nativity area and more lights displays before heading home.  For an additional $10 (a separate ticket or payable at the gate) you can drive through our expanded Enchanted Deer Forest where you hand-feed animals (animal food provided) from the comfort of your car.  There you can see and feed Sika and Fallow Deer, zebra, donkeys, and other gentle hoofstock.

Holiday Lights Safari hours:

Drive Through Open November 20th – January 2nd 6:00 – 9:00

Extended hours on the following dates:

Dec 4th, 5th (Friday, Saturday) 6:00 – 10:00

Dec 11th, 12th (Friday, Saturday) 6:00 – 10:00

Dec 18th – 23rd (Friday – Wednesday) 6:00 – 10:00

Dec 23rd – Jan 2nd 6:00-9:00

Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Night, New Years Eve & New Years Day!

The light show is also synchronized to music that plays on the radio station indicated at the entrance to the show.

The drive-thru light show is about 30 minutes long, and there are two ticket options for purchase which covers vehicles of up to eight people

• Dec. 10-13: Rudolph
• Dec. 17-20: The Grinch
• Dec. 21-24: The Nativity

Drive through a nighttime Christmas wonderland as 32 million colors set the sky ablaze, synchronized to the music of your favorite holiday classics.

Take your time. Park and enjoy. The show lasts 30 minutes, but drive around the track as many times as you’d like!

Santa Land and Ice Skating will be closed due to COVID-19, but you can enjoy feeding animals from your car in our drive-thru Petting Zoo! We are open rain or shine, 7 days a week!

Open through December 31st (7 days a week)

Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm
Fri & Sat 6pm-11pm

Tune radio to:

Kids Show – 92.1FM
Traditional – 104.3FM

(Includes Light Show & Petting Zoo)

GENERAL ADMISSION
Cars, Minivans, Trucks or SUVS – $30
Passenger Vans – $75
Buses – $100

FAST PASS
Rates vary. See online booking options for details.

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.

Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ begins November 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.

The cherished movie comes to life on stage. Join Buddy the Elf on his journey from the North Pole to New York City to find his real father. This modern-day holiday classic, featuring the music of Matthew Sklar and lyrics of Chad Beguelin, is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”

In a “creative rendering of holiday standards,” a stellar jazz quartet of allstars led by Grammy^® Award nominee Mark Rapp brings an unforgettable evening of holiday music to Genevieve’s. Atlanta musicians Kevin Bales and Delbert Felix, along with Greenville’s own Kevin Korschgen form a collective mastery that, paired with Rapp, is a must-see Christmas premier of local talent.

Mark Rapp
Mark Rapp is a trumpeter, composer, arranger, didgeridoo player, recording and touring artist. Having performed in jazz clubs and festivals in the USA and around the world, his many accolades include appearances at the 2017 & 2018 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festiva

Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ begins November 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.