Haley Reinhart brings her Promise Tour to Newberry Opera House October 21
October 19, 2026
Following two South Carolina appearances this weekend as opening support for The Red Clay Strays, acclaimed singer and songwriter Haley Reinhart is returning to Newberry Opera House on Wednesday, October…
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Greenville Symphony’s Mozart Among Friends spotlights hometown violinist Joanna Mulfinger
October 15, 2026
Joanna 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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Greenville Symphony’s Amelia Rogocka among 20 selected for League of American Orchestras’ Artistic Administration Intensive
September 30, 2026
Amelia Rogocka, Director of Artistic Operations for the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, has been selected as one of 20 orchestra professionals to participate in the League of American Orchestras’ 2026 Artistic…
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Greenville drummer turns decades of experience into new teaching venture
September 14, 2026After more than three decades of playing drums in churches, clubs and recording studios, Upstate musician Justin is returning to something he discovered years ago that he loves almost as…
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Greenville Symphony announces new musician appointments following national auditions
September 8, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is welcoming eight musician appointments to its roster following a competitive national audition process that drew 68 musicians from across the country. Held over four days…
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Fresh off five stellar award wins, Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers head to Greenville for SpiritFest 2026
September 2, 2026
Tye Tribbett, Tamela Mann and more join the 34th annual SpiritFest at Bon Secours Wellness Arena Sunday, September 6 Fresh off one of the biggest nights of the 41st Annual…
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Greenville Symphony expands marketing team with two new hires
August 26, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra has expanded its marketing team, welcoming Caitlin Lingle as Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement and Danielle Parks as Marketing & Digital Content Associate. Together, Lingle…
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Greenville Symphony announces 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series
August 19, 2026
The 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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Greenville Symphony single tickets now on sale for 2026-2027 “Common Ground” season
August 7, 2026
Single tickets are now on sale for the Greenville Symphony’s 2026-2027 “Common Ground” season. Tickets became available at 10:00 a.m. today for the Symphony’s Peace Concert Hall and Gunter Theatre…
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The Shops at Greenridge unveils new public piano
July 27, 2026
The Shops at Greenridge unveiled its new public piano by Please Play Me Pianos on Saturday, July 25, adding a new interactive art and music experience to the shopping center.…
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Greenville Symphony presents DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon in Concert
July 13, 2026
Dragons, 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, 2026
Four 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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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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Hispanic Alliance announces culinary and musical lineup for Homes for the Holidays Tour on December 13
December 3, 2025
The 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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Memorial Stadium to make grand return as concert venue in 2026
October 21, 2025by Ken Scar Memorial Stadium is going to be lit in 2026. George Strait will headline the first Death Valley Nights concert on May 2. He will be joined by…
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Green Valley Country Club raises over $30,000 during inaugural Golf & Benefit Concert
October 6, 2025
Green Valley Country Club (“Green Valley”) hosted its first annual Golf & Benefit Concert on September 19th, raising more than $30,000 in support of two impactful organizations: the Meyer Center…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities accepting applications for 2026-2027
October 1, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a top-ranked public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and…
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Ticket sales now live for Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair benefiting Rotary Club of Greenville
September 3, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced ticket sales are now live for Holiday Fair, a cherished tradition in the Upstate, bringing joy of the season to families, friends and holiday enthusiasts alike.…
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3-time Academy of Country Music Award Winner, Cole Swindell, to headline concert at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg – June 5
April 21, 2025
Kickoff BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX Country music fans in the Upstate are in for a treat this summer as Cole Swindell, the 3-time Academy of Country Music…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Storybutton
January 28, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Storybutton. The Indian Land-based startup developed an audio platform and player for children that allows them to listen…
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Waiting for You: A musical comedy created in the Upstate to premiere in the Upstate
January 14, 2025
Stop me if you heard this one (and you haven’t). Two men walk into Heaven and hilarity ensues. That’s the story behind “Waiting for You,” a new musical comedy created…
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Holiday Fair & Kringle Village seeking volunteers for inaugural event
November 20, 2024
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village, is…
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Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024
Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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Sponsorships available for inaugural Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
October 16, 2024
Sponsorship opportunities are available for Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of…
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Greenville Symphony to offer free outdoor broadcast of opening concert at TD Stage Sunday, Oct. 6
October 2, 2024
Symphony taps into the healing power of music to bring outdoor concert experience to a recovering community The Greenville Symphony Orchestra announced there will be a free live outdoor broadcast…
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Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser – rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
Premier Arts Collective (PAC) announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser will now take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Zen in downtown Greenville. Previously scheduled on September…
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Greenville Symphony Orchestra releases series of community events in “Countdown to Opening Night”
August 26, 2024
Event lineup will include a family festival, comedy, panel discussions, music bingo, social hours, and more The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) announced an exciting lineup of community events leading up…
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Annual meeting Holiday Fair & Kringle Holiday Village unite at the Greenville Convention Center December 5-7
July 31, 2024
Greenville Convention Center and Rotary Club of Greenville announced the partnership of their respective signature events at a joint press conference. The Greenville Convention Center’s annual Holiday Fair and the…
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Premier Arts Collective announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser – rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene
July 22, 2024
**Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene** Premier Arts Collective (PAC) announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser set…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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Converse University welcomes McMurray as Orchestra Director, Petrie School of Music
May 3, 2024
Following a highly competitive search, Converse University has selected Timothy J. McMurray, Ph.D., as Assistant Professor of Music Education and Orchestra Director within the Petrie School of Music. McMurray will…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2024 band lineup
January 16, 2024Columbia, South Carolina’s St. Patrick’s Day festival returns on March 16 with record-setting number of performances St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…
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53rd annual Holiday Fair returns to the Greenville Convention Center November 30 – December 2
November 14, 2023
The 53rd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center November 30 – December 2, offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts under…
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Greenville with “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More” on Saturday November 18, 2023
November 5, 2023
Bon Secours Wellness Arena Announces a Portion of Proceeds to Benefit Miracle Hill of Greenville and Leo Santa Toy Drive Prepare for a musical journey like no other this winter…
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Upcountry History Museum showcases holiday classic with behind-the-scenes close-ups
October 31, 2023
It’s a holiday classic that almost didn’t make it from book to screen but for a friendship forged during World War II. In its Southeastern debut, “A Very Grinchy Christmas,”…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena to host iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli
September 28, 2023
Bon Secours Wellness Arena is pleased to announce that it will host iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli February 15, 2024 as part of an eleven show tour hitting major cities…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting submissions for 2023 competitive exhibits
July 6, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South…
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Country music band Diamond Rio to headline free concert in downtown Spartanburg
April 27, 2023
Special event to be held in conjunction with the annual BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX and presented by The Johnson Group South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI), the non-profit…
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Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker
March 14, 2023
Country music star Lindsay Ell added as direct support for Darius Rucker at Southern Fried Circuit charity concert Upcountry Fiber announces that Lindsay Ell, who was named “one of the…
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Upcountry History Museum Exhibit showcases Kenny Rogers’ talents
March 1, 2023
Say the name Kenny Rogers and the first things that come to mind are songs and television movies. The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, offers a…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces band line up
January 19, 2023
St. Pat’s in Five Points, one the Southeast’s largest St. Patrick’s Day festivals, announces its 2023 band lineup for the 41st annual event, which returns on Saturday, March 18 in…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy, Silent and Live Auction
October 24, 2022
Just Say Something (JSS) would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Event / Auction to benefit our Youth Impact Sports Program on Thursday,…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction
October 9, 2022
Just Say Something would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction benefitting Just Say Something’s Youth Impact…
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WandaVision actor from Greenville Stars in Falsettos musical Oct. 29 – Nov. 6
October 12, 2021
WandaVision Actor from Greenville Stars in Falsettos Musical Oct. 29 – Nov. 6 Joshua Begelman, 12, who recently portrayed Young Quicksilver in an Emmy award-nominated episode of the Disney+ superhero…
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Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary
September 20, 2021
South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…
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Just Say Something teams up with St. Mark United Methodist, Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group for the first annual National Night Out
July 15, 2021
This year, Just Say Something (JSS) will join St. Mark United Methodist Church; the Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group in hosting the first annual National Night Out…
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Arrested Development to headline free Famously Hot New Year virtual celebration
December 10, 2020
Arrested Development — the two-time Grammy-winning hip-hop and funk group — will perform a free virtual concert at Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s virtual party of the year, on…
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Famously Hot New Year goes virtual, benefits Harvest Hope
December 1, 2020
South Carolina’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration is going virtual for its 10th anniversary. Famously Hot New Year is bringing communities together from near and far for a free virtual…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard
May 20, 2020
‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…
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