It’s all around us is a group exhibition featuring artists Heather Brand, Alan Shuptrine, and Dawn Stetzel with works examining natural & synthetic elements of our surroundings. Through photography, sculptures, and paintings, the artists explore the delicate manner in how man-made materials and structures can affect our relationship with the natural world. Objects, structures, and…
Set at the 1956 Susan B Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein’s annual Quiche Breakfast. When the Communists attack, the closet doors blow open as secrets, repressed desires and an insatiable hunger for quiche are released. February 24 – March 5, 2023 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm & Sundays at 3 pm…
Join United Home Loan Services and Jon Elridge to learn about our new residential construction home loan products and down payment assistance programs and how these can work for your home buyers. Enjoy complimentary hors d' oeuvres and spirits. Sign up at https://forms.gle/hNAzWEj4e8Ejh73p7. Registration required by February 20. Limited to 50 guests. Tuesday, February 28,…
The Political Science Department will be hosting two political forums to allow the campus and broader communities to “Meet the Candidates” for the upcoming local elections to be held on Tuesday, March 7. These “Meet the Candidates” forums will be held on: Tuesday, February 28: “Meet the Mayoral & City Council Ward 4 Candidates” Forum…
Join us at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary each Tuesday night from 7PM - 9PM for trivia nights. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Play as an individual or as a team!
Zoom in with us for our next nonprofit-focused discussion as we open the lines of communication, make connections, and work on ways to collaborate. This event is free & open to all community members. Click here to register:
Wednesday, March 1: “Meet the City Council Candidates for Wards 2 & 4” Forum 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Edmunds Hall Featuring Ward 2 candidates Shaquille Harp, Kenneth Ken Turner, Reginald Vance, & Anita Williams as well as Ward 4 candidates Andy Howard & Megan Walsh. The candidates will be answering questions provided to them…
Welcome Marlee Matlin, the Academy Award-Winning Actress & Activist to Spartanburg on March 1st to honor Women's History Month with an inspirational message: Nobody's Perfect: Achieving Inclusion, Diversity, & Access. This elevated evening at Converse Twichell Auditorium will feature Spartanburg performers and guest speaker Ms. Matlin. Tickets range from $20-$100 Converse students may attend for…
The completion of this phase is part one of the renovations to the theater. The opening of the restaurant and theater will be at a later time. More information to come.
Lexington Medical Center Proudly Presents Taste of Lake Murray The Lake Murray Country Region’s most popular “Party With A Purpose” is set for March 2, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton! Sample local flavors from our region while listening to The Swingin' Medallions and Prettier Than Matt! Vote for your favorite chef to join Team…
Join us at GCCA on the First Friday from 6 – 9 pm to view the exhibitions, meet the GCCA Studio Artists, buy local art, and participate in special family art activities! Come see the multi-media exhibition 'it's all around us' by artists Heather Brand, Alan Shuptrine, and Dawn Stetzel, the opening of 'Works by…
This Saturday you can save lives by giving blood at Cooper Motor Company (325 S. Main Street) in Clinton. The mobile unit with TBC will be onsite from 9 am – 2 pm. The link to schedule appointments is https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/207392 Give blood and save lives. It is really that simple.
The Hippie Dash 5K is an annual fun run and walk that raises awareness for people with disabilities while funding Palmetto Goodwill's programs and services to provide equitable access to training, education, and employment in our community. Far out dudes, hip chicks, flower children, and funky fidos are invited to don their best 70's attire…
Courthouse Coffee on the Public Square in Laurens is partnering with the American Legion Post 25 for a Kids Coffee Competition. Beginning Saturday, March 4, and running every Saturday through March 25, your child can create their own coffee drink for the guest judges to sample. The winner each week will have their drink featured…
On Sunday, March 5 at 3:00 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton (1387 Highway 56 South) will host cellist Jonathan Simmons for a benefit concert to support his attending the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival in South Africa this summer. In addition, Jonathan will be providing music for area churches while he is in South…
Palmetto Chamber Orchestra presents a special program VALENTINES FOREVER!- a romantic journey through music of Kornglod, Chabrier, Saint-Saens, and Marquez. The program is fun, educational and accessible to everyone regardless of age and background. Not to be missed. General admission: $15, VIP- $25, Students with ID and children under 12- $5 Cash or check at…
Join Together SC March 7 • 8 • 9 for the 2023 Nonprofit Summit+ as we focus on building cross-sector partnerships to transform our state. Nonprofit leaders & teams, Corporate leaders, Board members, Government officials and more will gather for one, two or three days as we dive into transforming South Carolina. All attendees will…
Join the Waring Historical Library for the 2023 Joseph I. Waring Lecture featuring Janice P. Nimura’s presentation on the “Doctors Blackwell.” The world recoiled at the notion of a woman doctor, yet Elizabeth Blackwell persisted. In 1849, she became the first woman in America to receive an M.D. Her achievement made her an icon. “I…
The Role of the Enslaved, Loyalists, and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War The next Revolutionary War Lecture at the Laurens County Museum on March 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM, will feature historian Jim Piecuch, PhD, author of Three Peoples, One King. This lecture is also sponsored by the Laurens County Revolutionary War 250th Committee.…
The LMC Annual Golf Tournament supports the Lowcountry Manufacturers Council. This competitive captain’s choice tournament, held at the Wild Dunes Harbor Course, provides an opportunity for business development and networking for manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. Designed by Tom Fazio, the Harbor Golf Course is known for its challenging design and beautiful views, and most…
The students and faculty of the PC School of Pharmacy will be holding a Blue Bag Event on select Mondays and Thursdays during March. A Blue Bag Event is where you go for answers to your medication related questions. The event is for anyone in Laurens County and will be held at the PC School…
Sip & Stroke is Back! This time we are pairing up with our friends at Arbitrary Art for a St. Patrick's themed paint party! Saija Butters with Arbitrary Art will bring all the supplies and we will provide light refreshments. Cost is $35 and space is limited to 25.
The Spring Fling will be held on Friday, March 10, from 9 AM – 6 PM, and Saturday, March 11, from 9 AM – 5 PM. This year, Wingard’s will offer 25% off most of their plants and 25% off most of their pottery! On Saturday, you can also enjoy hand-crafted popcorn from Chapin’s Tin…
‘We’ll be seeing you...’ at Town Theatre as we take a delightful trip through the music, movement and memories of the 1930s and ‘40s. The All Night Strut is a melting pot of tunes from iconic artists such as Duke Ellington, Frank Loesser and The Gershwins. It’s a celebration of some of the best music…
Camp Rise Above, the local nonprofit founded in Mt. Pleasant more than twelve years ago, is hosting its first ever Glamping Gala fundraiser on March 10, 2023 at the beautiful Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation. This black-tie event will showcase the magic of camp with live music, dinner, drinks, glamping lounge areas, a live…
The fifth annual Cottontown Art Crawl will welcome 140 artists to show and sell their original work in the downtown Columbia neighborhood of Cottontown. The event will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm with more art, more artists, more food and more fun for visitors than ever before.…
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Talented Tenth SC is hosting a special brunch with Naida Rutherford, Richland County Coroner and entrepreneur, Pastor Nikki Moultrie, First Lady of The Brook, and Rania Jamison, communications consultant and local entrepreneur. “A Seat at the Table” is a part of #TeamTenth’s year-round Tenth Talk Speaker Series, which…
We are excited to meet you back in Hampton Park to celebrate the 13th anniversary of our loved family tradition, Teddy Bear Picnic! Children and their teddy bears will take over the park to enjoy musical entertainment, dancing, crafts, and more! We invite families to bring a picnic lunch, blankets, and chairs to enjoy an…
Sunday, March 12 a special program will be presented at the Laurens County Public Library (1017 West Main Street, Laurens SC). From 2-4 pm, the Friends of the Library will host “South Carolina: Sometimes We Like It, Sometimes We Don’t” presented by Aïda Rogers, editor, and instructor at the South Carolina Honors College, University of…
The Nick’s Annual Red Carpet Awards Party is the place to be on the night of The 95th Academy Awards. Enter on our red carpet, then enjoy live entertainment by Patti O’Furniture, an open bar with wine and local beers, and delicious favorites from Hudson’s Classic Catering. Once the show begins, we’ll view every memorable…
Join us at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary each Tuesday night from 7PM - 9PM for trivia nights. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Play as an individual or as a team! Laurens, South Carolina
Join the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce and our members for a night of networking, fun, drinks, and as we celebrate our membership, our community and 68 years of moving forward together! Catered by Cucina 100, we'll enjoy networking at an open bar from 5-6:15 with our event beginning at 6:30. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette…
Join us for a tap takeover with Savannah River Brewing Co. producing only the finest beers, ales, lagers and other unique styles hand-crafted in Augusta, Georgia.
The Big Red Barn Retreat is proud to announce its first ever St. Patrick’s Day Oyster Roast On The River, presented by FNAmerica. The event will be held on March 17th, 2023 from 5 PM to 9 PM at West Columbia’s premiere event venue on the Congaree River, Stone River Columbia. Located at 121 Alexander…
The 41st annual St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the Southeast’s largest St. Patrick’s Day festival, returns on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina. More than 40 years ago, Duncan MacRae of Yesterday’s Restaurant & Tavern, Steve Gibson of Peddler Steak House, Chuck Pettit of the Columbia Jaycees and Tony Latella of…
You are NOT going to want to miss this day of fun! You can either do the 5K, or you can do the one mile fun run (or walk)! Either way, be sure to sign up by March 4th to guarantee your early bird pricing and your t-shirt! Sign up here: 5K Color Run: https://thetavern.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1626745…
Firefly Distillery, Charleston’s most popular distillery, will be hosting monthly “Bring Your Own Shuckers” Oyster Roasts from January through March on its four-acre field alongside the Noisette Creek. The ticketed Sunday events will offer all-you-can-eat oysters from Lowcountry Oyster Co along with live music, beer, and Firefly cocktails for purchase. Event attendance is limited and…
Help support 30,707 children and adults with intellectual disabilities participating in Special Olympics South Carolina - all while playing some golf! There is no cost for athletes to participate in Special Olympics programs, which makes your involvement in this tournament all the more impactful. Cash prizes for first and second place teams! Mulligans will be…
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Scoops on West Main, formally known as Lilia's Place in Clinton. Free kiddie cup to the first 20 customers!
Join us at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary each Tuesday night from 7PM - 9PM for trivia nights. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Play as an individual or as a team! Laurens, South Carolina
The annual SCRA Summit will take place on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. It will be a day filled with inspiring speakers and exciting networking and learning opportunities. This year’s theme is Founders First, celebrating the hard work of founders who are growing our state’s innovation economy. Tickets are now…
Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code provides an incentive for non-corporate taxpayers to invest in start-ups and small businesses by allowing those taxpayers to exclude up to 100% of gains realized from the sale of stock in such businesses if such stock meets the definition of “qualified small business stock” and other requirements are…
Sit back and relax, or bring out your competitive side. Join Miss Jordan for an afternoon of board, video, and card games. For ages 11-17. Guardians welcome.
As many as 828 million people around the world go to bed hungry every night, including many in the South Carolina Lowcountry. But everyone should have access to adequate food. To address the state of global hunger and food insecurity in the Lowcountry, the College of Charleston will host the inaugural Food Security Summit on Friday,…
Join us for our annual 5K walk/run benefiting Sistercare. Following the race, there will be a Block Party in the parking lot of Jamie Scott Fitness including music, games and fun. Not a runner? Join us for a weights and DJ cycle class at the studio beginning at 8:00am! Sign up Here: https://tinyurl.com/3cya8343 WHEN: Saturday,…
The Raider Rumble Swine Showdown will be held on March 25, 2023. The location will be at Laurens Livestock. We can not wait to see all the youth at the third annual Raider Rumble Swine Showdown!
Just Say Something will be hosting their 35th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 27th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in the picturesque valleys and foothills on the eastside of Greenville County, the Thornblade’s Tom Fazio designed, 18-hole, golf course is one of the Upstate's premier…
Join us at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary each Tuesday night from 7PM - 9PM for trivia nights. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Play as an individual or as a team!
Join it’s all around us exhibiting artist, Dawn Stetzel, in GCCA’s Main Gallery on Wednesday, March 29th, from 4 – 5 PM, for a guided walkthrough of the exhibition. Dawn will discuss the processes of her art-making and recount stories from her experiences that inspired her artwork. This ARTalk is your last chance to see…
United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society and Women in Philanthropy are teaming up for a Wine Down Wednesday event! This Women Entrepreneur Happy Hour is the perfect networking opportunity for local businesswomen. Come out to meet local boss babes in the community and enjoy a glass of wine and light bites. Tickets are…
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has partnered with Tri-County Technical College to offer free digital literacy classes covering computer and internet basics, along with cybersecurity education. The training will be held March 30, 2023…
This is an introduction to Bushcraft class. Students will learn about knife safety, knots & lashing, fire starting methods, and natural shelter building, and much more. This class is $185.00, and covers your camping, class materials. If you have questions about this class, or other future classes, feel free to to call, or email the…
Registration is now open for the City of Charleston’s 2023 Small Business Opportunity Expo, which will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Charleston Gaillard Center. The purpose of the expo is for organizations and municipal partners to showcase their services, contractual needs, and upcoming opportunities to…
The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America and the kickoff to clay season on the WTA Hologic Tour, will return for its 51st year April 1 - 9, 2023 on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. The highly anticipated tournament will feature more than 100 of the world’s top…
Two First Place Prizes: One adult and one youth • Adult Prize: One Friday-Sunday use MUSEUM of the Magnolia Room. ($2,500.00 value) • Youth Prize: A party for 20 lat the museum. Party will be hosted by museum staff/volunteers and includes activities and refreshments. Two Second Place Prizes: • One adult and one youth will…
Celebrate Farming in the Upstate Through the Ages Saturday, April 1st, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Walnut Grove Plantation Enjoy a day of fun and learning on one of Spartanburg County’s oldest farms. There will be demonstrations by experts on traditional and modern growing techniques, see antique tractors and cars, natural egg dying, live music, combine simulator,…
Do you have plans with your kids next Saturday, April 1st? If the answer is no, bring them to the square for an Easter Egg Hunt from 11 - 1. Visit all of the participating businesses to see if you are lucky enough to find the Golden Eggs. When you’re done egg hunting stop by…
Mark your calendars, grab a friend, & make your list! It's time for our annual fern sale! Join us on SUNDAY, April 2, 2023 from 3-5pm for our exclusive fern shopping experience. We will only be selling ferns and related plant care products during these special hours. Ferns are sold first come, first serve. We…