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Friday, November 13, 2020
Canceled holiday parades in Upstate
Nov 13 all-day
  • The City of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Spartanburg Jaycees Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Clinton Annual Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Pendleton Christmas Parade and Lighting has been cancelled.
  • Uptown Greenwood Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • City of Anderson Parade has been cancelled.
  • Annual Easley Christmas Parade of Lights has been cancelled.
  • Woodruff Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Inman Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Chesnee Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Provided by Tamia Boyd
    Greenville News
Flat Rock Playhouse Community Champion Giveaway
Nov 13 all-day
Online

Gift box on wooden table. Text:
              Community Champion Giveaway. A way to give thanks this
              holiday season. Flat Rock Playhouse logo.

This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!

Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year.  Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.

Saturday, November 14, 2020
Canceled holiday parades in Upstate
Nov 14 all-day
  • The City of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Spartanburg Jaycees Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Clinton Annual Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Pendleton Christmas Parade and Lighting has been cancelled.
  • Uptown Greenwood Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • City of Anderson Parade has been cancelled.
  • Annual Easley Christmas Parade of Lights has been cancelled.
  • Woodruff Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Inman Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Chesnee Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Provided by Tamia Boyd
    Greenville News
Flat Rock Playhouse Community Champion Giveaway
Nov 14 all-day
Online

Gift box on wooden table. Text:
              Community Champion Giveaway. A way to give thanks this
              holiday season. Flat Rock Playhouse logo.

This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!

Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year.  Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.

Start:ME Spartanburg holding Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Nov 14 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
501 Howard. St.

Start:ME Spartanburg alumni entrepreneurs will host a Holiday Pop Up Shop at the corner of College and Howard Street at 501 Howard Street, Spartanburg SC 29303 across from VCOM.

The pop up market will feature 25 entrepreneurs including Start:ME Spartanburg alumni. The entrepreneurs will be offering a wide variety of products and services to the community shoppers including specialty foods, health and beauty, photography, holiday and seasonal crafts and decor, and clothing and accessories, as well as holiday music and entertainment,

In addition, Start:ME Spartanburg will be hosting two alumni ribbon cuttings – Red Chair Studio owned by Kendra Lyles and Breath of Life CPR owned by Rita Mims.

West End Events at Flour Field Available for Holidays
Nov 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
West End Events at Fluor Field

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Welcome to West End Events at Fluor Field, the perfect place to have a unique, exciting, delicious, and safe holiday event.

West End Events will work with you to offer a completely turn-key event at the ballpark, along with our highly trained, superb Executive Chef, Wilbert Sauceda.

In other words, you can have your ballpark, and eat well too. We can make your event as high-end or as casual as you’d like. Our beautiful settings and delicious food and beverages; combined with the outstanding service we insist upon add up to a party that might erase just a little of the ordeal of 2020.

Our venue is spacious and allows for safe distancing, without sacrificing any of the fun and festivity.

This is the year to try something different. And in a year that had few,
if any, rewards, let your holiday party be a standout.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas A Virtual Production  On Sale Now
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Online

The tradition continues with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. For the past four years, we have been able to celebrate the holidays with our community and beloved patrons through our Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas productions. This year, we are all celebrating the holidays a little differently, so we’re bringing the Christmas show to your home! Experience the magic and merriment with your favorite Vagabonds on stage and around town. This year’s one-of-a-kind production was filmed on the Rock and in Hendersonville and captures the spirit of the holidays like never before with dancing on Main Street, fireside singing, stunning performances on stage, and a virtually connected chorus. Featuring favorites old and new like “White Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” “Carol of the Bells,” “This Christmas,” and many more.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, A Virtual Production was filmed on location at Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Flat Rock Playhouse, Kanuga Conference Center, and Main Street in Hendersonville. Filming adhered to all state and county guidelines regarding Covid-19.

Holiday Artisan Market
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Artists Collective | Spartanburg

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Artists Collective | Spartanburg is getting ready for the holiday season by planning a Holiday Artisan Market for Nov.3 – Dec. 26. The intention is to provide a safe space for locals to shop for unique holiday gifts over a longer-than-usual time frame – Nov. 3 – Dec. 26. The event will take place primarily in the largest of the Collective’s three galleries, The Solomon Gallery, and will feature a wide variety of works made by 37 of the collective’s member artists.

Sunday, November 15, 2020
Canceled holiday parades in Upstate
Nov 15 all-day
  • The City of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Spartanburg Jaycees Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Clinton Annual Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Pendleton Christmas Parade and Lighting has been cancelled.
  • Uptown Greenwood Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • City of Anderson Parade has been cancelled.
  • Annual Easley Christmas Parade of Lights has been cancelled.
  • Woodruff Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Inman Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Chesnee Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Provided by Tamia Boyd
    Greenville News
Flat Rock Playhouse Community Champion Giveaway
Nov 15 all-day
Online

Gift box on wooden table. Text:
              Community Champion Giveaway. A way to give thanks this
              holiday season. Flat Rock Playhouse logo.

This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!

Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year.  Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.

Monday, November 16, 2020
Canceled holiday parades in Upstate
Nov 16 all-day
  • The City of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Spartanburg Jaycees Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Clinton Annual Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Pendleton Christmas Parade and Lighting has been cancelled.
  • Uptown Greenwood Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • City of Anderson Parade has been cancelled.
  • Annual Easley Christmas Parade of Lights has been cancelled.
  • Woodruff Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Inman Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Chesnee Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Provided by Tamia Boyd
    Greenville News
Flat Rock Playhouse Community Champion Giveaway
Nov 16 all-day
Online

Gift box on wooden table. Text:
              Community Champion Giveaway. A way to give thanks this
              holiday season. Flat Rock Playhouse logo.

This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!

Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year.  Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.

West End Events at Flour Field Available for Holidays
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
West End Events at Fluor Field

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Welcome to West End Events at Fluor Field, the perfect place to have a unique, exciting, delicious, and safe holiday event.

West End Events will work with you to offer a completely turn-key event at the ballpark, along with our highly trained, superb Executive Chef, Wilbert Sauceda.

In other words, you can have your ballpark, and eat well too. We can make your event as high-end or as casual as you’d like. Our beautiful settings and delicious food and beverages; combined with the outstanding service we insist upon add up to a party that might erase just a little of the ordeal of 2020.

Our venue is spacious and allows for safe distancing, without sacrificing any of the fun and festivity.

This is the year to try something different. And in a year that had few,
if any, rewards, let your holiday party be a standout.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas A Virtual Production  On Sale Now
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Online

The tradition continues with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. For the past four years, we have been able to celebrate the holidays with our community and beloved patrons through our Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas productions. This year, we are all celebrating the holidays a little differently, so we’re bringing the Christmas show to your home! Experience the magic and merriment with your favorite Vagabonds on stage and around town. This year’s one-of-a-kind production was filmed on the Rock and in Hendersonville and captures the spirit of the holidays like never before with dancing on Main Street, fireside singing, stunning performances on stage, and a virtually connected chorus. Featuring favorites old and new like “White Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” “Carol of the Bells,” “This Christmas,” and many more.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, A Virtual Production was filmed on location at Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Flat Rock Playhouse, Kanuga Conference Center, and Main Street in Hendersonville. Filming adhered to all state and county guidelines regarding Covid-19.

Books to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Fiction Addiction
Lowcountry Boughs of Holly
By Susan M. Boyer
Local author! Signed copies will be available!
Zanna’s Gift
By Orson Scott Card

We are open to the public! Hours: M-F: 10am-5:30pm, Sat: 11am-4pm. Per 10/12/20 city ordinance, both customers and employees are required to wear masks in our store. We offer curbside pickup and mail-order as an alternative option for those who cannot wear a mask.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Canceled holiday parades in Upstate
Nov 17 all-day
  • The City of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Spartanburg Jaycees Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Clinton Annual Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Pendleton Christmas Parade and Lighting has been cancelled.
  • Uptown Greenwood Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • City of Anderson Parade has been cancelled.
  • Annual Easley Christmas Parade of Lights has been cancelled.
  • Woodruff Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Inman Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Chesnee Christmas Parade has been cancelled.
  • Provided by Tamia Boyd
    Greenville News
Flat Rock Playhouse Community Champion Giveaway
Nov 17 all-day
Online

Gift box on wooden table. Text:
              Community Champion Giveaway. A way to give thanks this
              holiday season. Flat Rock Playhouse logo.

This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!

Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year.  Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.

West End Events at Flour Field Available for Holidays
Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
West End Events at Fluor Field

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Welcome to West End Events at Fluor Field, the perfect place to have a unique, exciting, delicious, and safe holiday event.

West End Events will work with you to offer a completely turn-key event at the ballpark, along with our highly trained, superb Executive Chef, Wilbert Sauceda.

In other words, you can have your ballpark, and eat well too. We can make your event as high-end or as casual as you’d like. Our beautiful settings and delicious food and beverages; combined with the outstanding service we insist upon add up to a party that might erase just a little of the ordeal of 2020.

Our venue is spacious and allows for safe distancing, without sacrificing any of the fun and festivity.

This is the year to try something different. And in a year that had few,
if any, rewards, let your holiday party be a standout.

“White Christmas – The Exhibition”
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Upcountry History Museum

In December of 1941, seventeen days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Bing Crosby made the first live radio performance of a new song called “White Christmas.” Crosby’s unforgettable voice, singing what would become one of the most iconic Christmas songs ever written, went almost unnoticed in the flurry of activity around the United States entry into World War II.
The song had been created by songwriter Irving Berlin, a Jewish Russian immigrant. Its nostalgic view of an ideal snowy northeastern Christmas had to wait until the August 1942 release of the movie Holiday Inn before its popularity would take off. Within a month of the film’s premiere, sheet music and record sales propelled “White Christmas” to the top of the Hit Parade music chart for 10 weeks beginning in November 1942. From that point on, “White Christmas” became an instant classic and one of the most patriotic songs of World War II.
The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1942 and was such a hit, that Berlin decided to write an entire movie around it.
Prior to the film’s release in the fall of 1954, Variety wrote that “White Christmas should be a natural at the box office…with a hot ensemble including Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, and an Irving Berlin score.” Variety was right; White Christmas became the highest grossing film of 1954 and the highest grossing musical film of all-time.
The Upcountry History Museum in partnership with the Rosemary Clooney Museum, Augusta, Kentucky and a private collector, will host, “White Christmas – The Exhibition” in the fall of 2020. Greenville, South Carolina will be the second U.S. city to host the 2000 square foot exhibit.
Original “White Christmas” film costumes created by legendary designer Edith Head, props, sheet music, cast member’s personal memorabilia, archival materials, replica backdrops and more will invite visitors to experience first-hand the musical genius of Irving Berlin and the making of this beloved holiday film about two WWII veterans who team up with a singing sister duo to save a faltering Vermont lodge owned by the veteran’s former commanding officer
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas A Virtual Production  On Sale Now
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Online

The tradition continues with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. For the past four years, we have been able to celebrate the holidays with our community and beloved patrons through our Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas productions. This year, we are all celebrating the holidays a little differently, so we’re bringing the Christmas show to your home! Experience the magic and merriment with your favorite Vagabonds on stage and around town. This year’s one-of-a-kind production was filmed on the Rock and in Hendersonville and captures the spirit of the holidays like never before with dancing on Main Street, fireside singing, stunning performances on stage, and a virtually connected chorus. Featuring favorites old and new like “White Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” “Carol of the Bells,” “This Christmas,” and many more.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, A Virtual Production was filmed on location at Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Flat Rock Playhouse, Kanuga Conference Center, and Main Street in Hendersonville. Filming adhered to all state and county guidelines regarding Covid-19.