Greenville Symphony presents Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral
November 12, 2026Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral will join the Greenville Symphony Orchestra for Beethoven’s Violin Concerto on Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 p.m. at Peace…
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Reedy Reels Film Festival seeking filmmakers by end of month
November 4, 2026The Reedy Reels Film Festival is accepting film submissions for its 2027 festival happening this April. This year’s festival features six categories: Music Video, Documentary, Short Film, Creative Commercial, College…
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The Greenville Jewish Film Festival to show The Soundman for free next week
October 31, 2026The Greenville Jewish Film Festival will present The Soundman on Sunday, November 8, at 4:00 p.m. at Camelot Cinemas, continuing its year-round series of films that bring compelling stories, history…
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United Way to host return of Gratefull Greenville community meal Nov. 23
October 22, 2026Pull up a chair and grab a plate, Gratefull Greenville will return to Main Street on Monday, Nov. 23. Hosted by United Way of Greenville County, Gratefull Greenville is a…
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‘King of Country Comedy’ Rodney Carrington comes to Peace Center Oct. 23
October 21, 2026The ‘King of Country Comedy’ and Toby Keith collaborator –– Rodney Carrington –– makes a return engagement at the Peace Center on Friday, October 23. A multi-talented comedian, musician, writer…
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Greenville Symphony’s Mozart Among Friends spotlights hometown violinist Joanna Mulfinger
October 15, 2026Joanna Mulfinger’s violin was already more than a century old when Mozart was born. Made by Nicolò Amati in 1653 and inherited from her mother, the instrument brings a piece…
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GJFF offerings screening of The Soundman for free
October 6, 2026The Greenville Jewish Film Festival will present The Soundman on Sunday, November 8, at 4:00 p.m. at Camelot Cinemas, continuing its year-round series of films that bring compelling stories, history…
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Escape Artist Greenville named one of the Top 10 Escape Rooms in the U.S. by USA TODAY 10Best
October 4, 2026Escape Artist Greenville has been named one of the Top 10 Escape Rooms in the United States, earning the #7 spot in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.…
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Verdae Development breaks ground on Bolden Street District as 92-acre Laurens Road vision takes shape
September 23, 2026Long-term district will create a connected mix of places to live, work and gather alongside the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Verdae Development, Inc. celebrated the groundbreaking of Bolden Street District,…
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Greenville Symphony opens 79th season with Mozart’s monumental Requiem
September 15, 2026More than 100 musicians and singers will fill the stage at Peace Concert Hall as the Greenville Symphony opens its 2026–27 Common Ground season with Mozart’s Requiem, presented Saturday, September…
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PartyHardGVL, Due South Coffee and local partners launch OPEN HOUSE day party at Hampton Station – Sept 12
September 10, 2026The new daytime event brings house music, coffee, fitness and community programming on September 12. Due South Coffee Roasters, Daylight Burrito, RunClubGVL and Red Bull USA are joining PartyHardGVL and…
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Greenville Symphony announces 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series
August 19, 2026The Greenville Symphony will bring its principal musicians into four intimate venues across Greenville for its 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series. Tickets for the series are now on sale at greenvillesymphony.org.…
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Peace Broadway single show tickets on sale August 7
August 6, 20268 Fabulous Shows for 8 Big Broadway Nights Out! Single tickets for eight of the nine productions making up the Peace Center’s 2026–2027 Broadway season go on sale to the…
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The Peace Center raises the bar on entertainment with 2026-2027 lineup
July 14, 2026The Peace Center officially unleashes a masterfully curated 2026-2027 season of global icons, chart-topping musicians, visionary dance companies, and beloved cultural figures. Designed to connect audiences with artists they love…
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Greenville Symphony presents DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon in Concert
July 13, 2026Dragons, Vikings and the thrill of flight will come to Peace Concert Hall this fall as the Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon in Concert…
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Poe Mill Music, Swanson’s Warehouse partner to keep Greenville’s music community growing
July 9, 2026Four industry professionals join Poe Mill Music as Swanson’s Warehouse prepares for renovations and transitions toward private events. Poe Mill Music has expanded its team with the addition of four music…
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Take the 7th inning stretch at Upcountry History Museum with “Picturing America’s Pastime” Exhibit
June 26, 2026“Take me out to the…Museum?” Yes, step into the 7th inning stretch with “Picturing America’s Pastime” and explore the grandeur of the early game through the vibrancy of today’s big-league…
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Greer’s largest annual event, Freedom Blast, honors military and celebrates freedom
June 25, 2026Skydivers, fireworks and a touching tribute to America’s military are among the highlights of this year’s Freedom Blast event in the City of Greer. Freedom Blast will take over Greer…
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$282 million Bon Secours Wellness Arena transformation receives approval
June 18, 2026Project Includes New West Lobby and Two-Story Terrace Bon Secours Wellness Arena is officially set to undergo a major, $282 million transformation after the City’s Design Review Board (DRB) approved…
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Award-Winning Broadway musical coming to Greenville through national grant initiative
June 17, 2026This is a powerful new musical chronicling the fight for women’s suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment. Presented through the Greenville County Schools All County Theatre Program, Greenville…
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WesCo Brew & Bowl opens June 26 in Cayce, bringing 44,000 sq. ft. of bowling, dining and entertainment to the Midlands
June 17, 2026$13.2 million investment transforms former Piggly Wiggly into Midlands’ premier entertainment venue, with grand opening events June 26–28 CAYCE, S.C. — Midlands residents are invited to experience the excitement at…
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New Peanuts exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores origins of beloved Franklin character
June 11, 2026On July 31, 1968, Charlie Brown made a new friend, and the Peanuts comic strip made history as that new friend, Franklin, became the first Black character in this popular…
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The secret’s out – Xavier Riddle exhibit bringing time travel adventures to the Upcountry History Museum
May 18, 2026Travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes and heroines in “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit,” a new exhibition opening on Saturday, May 16,…
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American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum takes you from front lines to home fronts
April 24, 2026From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of…
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TCMU Guest Services Manager named 2026 Upcountry Hospitality Employee of the Year
April 22, 2026Taylor Patterson, Guest Services Manager at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, has been named the 2026 Upcountry Hospitality Employee of the Year for her ability to turn everyday guest…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Drew Parker and Jim Canavos, The Pickle Yard
April 6, 2026The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
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Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
April 3, 2026Concert Features Composer John Williams’ Score Performed Live to Film by Greenville Symphony Orchestra The Greenville Symphony Orchestra will present Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert with composer…
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2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival announces winners
April 3, 2026A fantastic three days of independent film in downtown culminated with judges honoring the best of the best. Categories and Winners are: High School – Chien Thang by Kristen Nguyen…
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Habitat Greenville hosts Joe Barron Golf Classic
March 30, 2026A golf tournament that celebrates the legacy of the founder of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County returned today for its 10th anniversary. “In 1985, Joe Barron organized the first…
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International Ballet presents “Passport to Dance” – an elegant evening of performance and philanthropy
March 27, 2026International Ballet invites the community to an unforgettable evening of artistry and impact at its annual Passport to Dance benefit gala on April 10 at the Westin Poinsett. Passport to…
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Reels Reels brings new films and sessions to Greenville this week
March 22, 2026With 85 amazing independent films being show over three days in fantastic downtown setting, what more could film fans wants? How about a series of free educational sessions that take…
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Reedy Reels announces film schedule
March 12, 2026Documentaries on basketball, a movie about falling in love on a park bench, a humorous story of park rangers chasing a litterer and many more are part of the cavalcade…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Michael Grozier, Trueline
March 11, 2026The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
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Schedule announced and tickets on sale for 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival
February 18, 2026The 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival will bring 85 films to the South Carolina Children’s Theatre during the last week of March. Tickets start at $10 for single film sessions…
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GJFF reschedules The Sea for March 1
February 4, 2026The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is the South Carolina premier of “The Sea” on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4 pm at Camelot Cinemas in…
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Original artwork, nostalgic displays highlight arrival of Bugs Bunny and friends at Upcountry History Museum
January 28, 2026On Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Tweety Bird, and Sylvester won’t just be cartoons on your television screen, they and fellow Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies…
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Kawonu Golf Club architect Andrew Green receives Golf Digest award
January 28, 2026Green earns Best Renovation of the Year honors as Kawonu prepares for 2027 opening Kawonu Golf Club, the private golf-only club under construction near Greenville, South Carolina, announced that course…
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Mark Your Calendars: Tacos ‘n Tequila is back April 12
January 14, 2026The Upstate’s biggest single day celebration of the amazing taco is coming back this April. Get ready to party as the Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul Tequila is…
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GJFF to show ‘The Sea’ this February
January 6, 2026The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is the South Carolina premier of “The Sea” on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4 pm at Camelot Cinemas in…
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How Film Appreciation Strengthens a Community’s Cultural Tapestry: Reflections from a Decade of Reedy Reels
January 3, 2026By Rhodes Farrell, Executive Director of Reedy Reels For the past 10 years, the Reedy Reels Film Festival has championed a simple yet powerful belief: when a community embraces film,…
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Weekend passes for 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival on sale now
December 12, 2025Do you have plans for the weekend of March 27th, 2026? Now you do. Weekend passes are now on sale for the Reedy Reels Film Festival, the Upstate’s largest Film…
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Hispanic Alliance announces culinary and musical lineup for Homes for the Holidays Tour on December 13
December 3, 2025The Hispanic Alliance announced the culinary and musical headliners for this year’s highly anticipated Homes for the Holidays event taking place on Saturday, December 13th. The one-of-a-kind holiday celebration transforms…
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Early bird pricing for Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair benefitting Rotary Club of Greenville ends soon
December 2, 2025Ticket Prices Increase by $5 on December 4th Don’t miss your chance to save on tickets for Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, Greenville’s largest winter festival, running…
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Enter to win the Peace Center’s most epic ticket giveaway!
November 20, 2025In honor of its milestone 35th season, the Peace Center is unleashing one of the largest ticket giveaways in its 35-year history. Introducing THE PLACE TO BE TICKET GIVEAWAY —…
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Reedy’s Winter Wonderland coming Dec. 19 at Fluor Field
November 20, 2025The Greenville Drive is bringing holiday cheer to Fluor Field this season with the launch of a brand-new family event — Reedy’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Canal Insurance. In celebration…
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Choosing the Right City and Venue: What Really Matters for Multi-Day Business Conferences
November 18, 2025By Leah Stoudemire Lawson For cities hoping to attract major conferences, understanding what event planners value isn’t just helpful. It’s essential. Behind every multi-day business conference that brings hundreds…
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Peace Center unveils yearlong Song Sessions for The Mockingbird — Greenville’s newest live music venue
November 11, 2025The Peace Center kicks off its 35th season with a month of big announcements! Coming off the heels of unveiling GRAMMY-winning country music superstar Maren Morris as part of its milestone season lineup, the…
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Holiday Open House on Augusta Street
November 9, 2025Augusta Street Holiday Tradition Continues Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) is hosting their annual celebration to kick off the holiday season. Holiday Open House will take place on Sunday, November…
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South Carolina’s largest modular train layout to headline Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair
November 5, 2025Greenville Convention Center announced that South Carolina’s largest modular train layout display will be the centerpiece of this year’s Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, running from Thursday,…
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New quilt exhibition at Upcountry History Museum showcases storytelling of holiday classic in cloth
October 30, 2025Quilts and holidays are a perfect blend, and the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition, “Sue Reich’s The Quilter’s Night Before Christmas,” will take visitors on a familiar yet unique journey…
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