Greenville Theatre
January 31, 2020
Greenville Theatre is a large professional theatre in downtown Greenville. Performing for people than any other producing theatre in South Carolina, our home is a beautiful 600 seat proscenium theatre…
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Lost In Amethyst Country
January 29, 2020
By Tom Poland Another world entire hides along lesser-traveled roads. Do yourself a favor. Look for it. The day after Christmas I drove to Tignall, Georgia, to…
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Greenville Theatre announces sensational 94th season
January 27, 2020
Greenville Theatre donors, sponsors, and advertisers were treated to a musical ‘season reveal’ at the annual announcement party on January 26. Executive Artistic Director Allen McCalla thanked the attendees for their…
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Furman English Professor Joni Tevis awarded NEA Fellowship
January 24, 2020
Joni Tevis, the Bennette E. Geer Associate Professor of English at Furman University, has been awarded a 2020 Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The…
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Greenville’s limited premiere engagement plays Feb. 12-23 at the Peace Center
January 23, 2020
Casting has been announced for the Greenville engagement of Disney’s Aladdin. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Greenville at the Peace Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for a limited, two-week engagement…
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Invisible People
January 22, 2020
By Tom Poland Clothes make the man, and when it comes to camouflage, it must make the man, woman, boy, and girl too. Seems everyone wears camouflage year-round, but…
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$20,000 NEA grant awarded to Spartanburg Philharmonic
January 16, 2020
Spartanburg Philharmonic has been approved for a $20,000 Art Works grant to support Discovering The Banjo. This project will improve the awareness within Spartanburg, and surrounding communities, of the banjo…
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The Lindler House, Beautiful Survivor
January 15, 2020
By Tom Poland It’s high noon at High Noon gift shop in Ballantine, South Carolina. I’m signing books when a lady approaches. “You write about old homes don’t you?”…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/10/2020 to 01/16/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 1917 3 $37,000,200 $39,721,479 2 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 4 $15,187,034…
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Face Jugs
January 8, 2020
By Tom Poland Bulging whites with snake-eye slits for pupils and yellow teeth like chipped piano keys radiated light as if shadows could never exist. Its gruesome expression captured…
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The Warehouse Theatre
December 19, 2019
The Warehouse Theatre is committed to creating high-quality professional work that is vital, diverse, and adventurous. We aim to inspire and challenge our audiences and artists alike through cutting-edge productions…
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Walmart invests in arts education
December 18, 2019Lisa O’Connell, VP of Resource Development, (far right) & Brad Wright, Corporate Giving Manager, (2nd from right) accept check from Dorman Centre Walmart associates on behalf of Chapman Cultural Center…
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Deck The Halls
December 18, 2019
By Tom Poland You know the lyrics … “Deck the halls with boughs of holly …” Sadly, songs like “Deck the Halls” fall victim to commercialism. This time of…
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The Chapel In The Vale
December 11, 2019
By Tom Poland I spend more time photographing country churches than attending my own country church. Not sure what that says about me, but I’ll go with it. The…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide art contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health awareness poster
December 10, 2019
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…
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The Magic Light Bulb
December 4, 2019
By Tom Poland You probably think an ordinary light bulb is boring in this era of LED lights. Well, the ordinary light bulb holds a special place in my…
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The Sad Ballad Of Moses Corley
November 26, 2019
By Tom Poland Each Thanksgiving, I Remember Moses We all cross paths with a person we can’t forget. And so, a man by the beautiful name of Moses Corley…
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Funerals Down South
November 20, 2019
By Tom Poland “Lawdy, Miss Ruth, I don’t know when I enjoyed a funeral so much.” Whenever a funeral came up Mom repeated what this lady told her. I…
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Chapman Cultural Center
November 15, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center provides major funding and education for many of Spartanburg’s arts and cultural organizations. Its educational programs serve more than 40,000 public and private school students throughout Spartanburg…
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Return Of The Beavers
November 14, 2019
By Tom Poland All these years later I still don’t know who is right, Uncle Joe or the beavers. I know one thing, though. The old mine hole, long…
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BMW Plant Spartanburg announced as the 2019 Cultural Champion
November 13, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center announces that BMW Plant Spartanburg was awarded the “2019 Cultural Champion” at the annual Champions luncheon on Thursday, November 7th. Each year, Chapman Cultural Center honors its…
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Inaugural Holiday Market and Open House at Aurora Farms
November 13, 2019
On Friday, November 29, from 10am until 2pm, Aurora Farms is presenting an inaugural “Holiday Market and Open House” event. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to visit…
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Citizen input to help form new long-range S.C. arts plan in public meetings and survey, S.C. Arts Commission queries arts’ direction
November 4, 2019
The South Carolina Arts Commission is fanning out across the state this fall and winter, gathering public input to help it form the next long-range plan for arts and culture…
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Ruth’s Flower Shop
October 31, 2019
By Tom Poland Outside the artful placing of lilies, camellias, daffodils, and azaleas in vases, I never tried floral arranging. Thought about it but Clint Eastwood said, “A man’s…
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Old Cigar Warehouse launches one of the first all-inclusive wedding packages in the upstate
October 25, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse has launched their Platinum Wedding Package, one of the first all-inclusive packages in the Upstate. The package pricing is simple. It is broken down into a base price, and a…
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The Southern Studies Showcase
October 24, 2019
By Tom Poland The beautiful Edgefield pottery piece you see is a gift. I received it for speaking at the Southern Studies Showcase held recently in Edgefield. It makes…
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Greer Heritage Museum receives lasting memorial
October 23, 2019
Greer Heritage Museum has been gifted a model replica of the Greer High School, as it was during 1967, built by Dr. Raymond Meyers of Greenville, SC. With permission from…
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S.C. Arts Commission to receive national grantmaking award
October 22, 2019
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – The Grant Professionals Association is announcing that the South Carolina Arts Commission was named its 2019 Grantmaker of the Year for the public sector. The Grant…
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Local kids art studio celebrates one year anniversary
October 9, 2019
KidCreate Studio in Greer is announcing their one year anniversary celebration. This week, Monday, October 7th through Saturday, October 12th stop in to spin the wheel for a chance to…
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Rocking The Georgia Pines, Part Two
October 9, 2019
By Tom Poland Editor’s Note: Parts of this column appear in the Sept./October issue of South Carolina Wildlife where Tom once served as managing editor. Part One, click here:…
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Brand new live music series coming to Barnet Park
October 8, 2019
A new entertainment experience is coming to Downtown Spartanburg this fall. “Bands and Beats at Barnet Park” is the latest programming experience in Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District, in partnership with…
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Ticket Alert: Les Misérables tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 11
October 7, 2019
Les Misérables will play eight performances in the Peace Concert Hall, March 3-8, 2020, as part of the Peace Center’s 2019-2020 Broadway season. Tickets are $45-$105. Cameron Mackintosh presents the new…
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Rocking The Georgia Pines, Part One
October 2, 2019
By Tom Poland Editor’s Note: Parts of this column appear in the Sept./October issue of South Carolina Wildlife where Tom once served as managing editor. One thing I…
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Pianist Mac McClure presents Spanish music concert at Furman Oct. 8
October 2, 2019
Mac McClure, associate professor of piano at National University in Bogotá, Colombia, will present a concert of Spanish music Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. The…
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Joe’s Place hosting debut fall fashion show
September 30, 2019
Joe’s Place Bookstore will be partnering with Samantha Grace to debut outfits from their Fall 2019 line. On October 5th, from 11a.m. to 1p.m., Sonja Miller, the owner of Samantha…
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Furman Music Department announces Sound Quality Concert Series
September 30, 2019
Open to the public, the 11 featured events include performances by the Furman Symphony Orchestra under the baton of two esteemed guest conductors; the Furman Symphonic Band conducted by Director…
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A Conversation with Adam Schrimmer of Blank Canvas Mural Company
September 26, 2019
A Greenville resident for over eight years, Adam Schrimmer has painted over 50 pieces of artwork around the Upstate in businesses, restaurants, and schools. He also has used the mural…
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The Farm That Time Forgot
September 25, 2019
By Tom Poland The main barn’s an old early 1800 log cabin structure. Long poles uphold the roof. Look closely and you’ll see hinges a blacksmith made. One side…
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Peace Center adds documentary film screenings
September 23, 2019
The Music of Strangers, Oct. 9 Thank You For Coming, Oct. 25 The Peace Center has added two documentary film screenings to the schedule for October: The Music of Strangers…
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Spartanburg’s own Marshall Chapman returns with Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle & Matraca Berg for a one-night concert benefiting the Chapman Cultural Center
September 18, 2019
“An Evening of Stories and Songs with Marshall Chapman, Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, and Matraca Berg,” a fundraiser for Chapman Cultural Center, will take place at the Chapman Cultural Center Theater on October 30.…
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Spartanburg’s own Marshall Chapman returns with pals Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle & Matraca Berg for a special one-night concert benefitting the Chapman Cultural Center
September 16, 2019
“An Evening of Stories and Songs with Marshall Chapman, Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, and Matraca Berg,” a fundraiser for Chapman Cultural Center, will take place at the Chapman Cultural Center Theater on October…
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Peace Center announces Songwriters Concert Series and Workshop Series for 2019-2020
September 16, 2019
Greenville favorite Edwin McCain and accomplished songwriter Maia Sharp return for the Peace Center’s Songwriters Concert Series and Workshop Series. Each concert brings a new guest singer-songwriter to the Upstate…
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Writers of Ribbons of Scarlet to speak at Converse College’s Author Talk on October 2
September 10, 2019
Converse College is hosting two of the writers of Ribbons of Scarlet, Kate Quinn and Laura Kaomie at its upcoming author talk on October 2. The free community event begins…
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$5,000 grants to reward literary, dance excellence in S.C.
September 6, 2019
S.C. Arts Commission opens applications for FY21 Fellowships Deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 The South Carolina Arts Commission is accepting applications for $5,000 FY21 individual artist fellowships…
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SPAMILTON: An American Parody comes to the Peace Center, Dec. 17-Jan. 5
September 6, 2019
The SPAMILTON: An American Parody tour launched on Dec. 20, 2018 and is now playing several multi-week engagements in its first season. The show will play a limited three-week run in the…
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Embrace the 2019/2020 season with Ballet Spartanburg
September 2, 2019
“We always feel that each season is extraordinary, full of new ballets, choreography, collaborations. This year is no exception. From a FROZEN land to the magic and silliness of Shakespeare’s…
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Furman Theatre announces 2019-20 season
September 2, 2019
Furman University Department of Theatre Arts has announced its 2019-2020 season. A part of the university’s history for nearly a century, Furman Theatre brings to the stage a musical and…
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Furman’s Michael Brodeur opens 2019-20 exhibitions in Thompson Gallery – through September 26
August 30, 2019Furman University Associate Professor of Art Michael Brodeur opens the university’s 2019-2020 exhibitions with a show of paintings and other works through Thursday, Sept. 26, in Thompson Gallery, 9 a.m.-5…
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Dragonflies, Nature’s Fighter Jets
August 28, 2019
By Tom Poland My grandmother called them snake doctors. Whatever name dragonflies go by, they’re deceptive creatures. I say deceptive because of what a woman told me. “I love…
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Second show added: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on Nov. 23
August 28, 2019
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates the 35th anniversary of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest-running consecutive concert tour in the entertainment industry. The tour…
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