Bob Jones University to present Rossini’s “La Cenerentola”
March 2, 2016
Bob Jones University will present Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” in Rodeheaver Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, Thursday, March 10 and Saturday, March 12. Directed by Jeffrey Stegall, the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move, the-arts
City of Greenville and Phifer-Johnson Foundation to receive Verner Awards
March 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
SC Arts Commission announces 2016 Verner Award recipients
March 2, 2016
The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in 1972, the annual…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Nazi-Looted Cranach Painting comes on loan to M&G
February 29, 2016
A Nazi-looted painting, significant for its role in art restitution history, is now on display at the Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green untilJune 5. Titled “Madonna and Child in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Spartanburg Art Museum one of 10 national small museums to participate in Accreditation Academy
February 24, 2016
Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) has been selected as one of 10 museums from across the country to participate in the Small Museum Accreditation Academy. This is a new initiative funded by…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Spartanburg guitarist to play at Chapman Sunday
February 22, 2016
Spartanburg-based guitarist and bass player Corey McDaniels will play a live and free two-hour concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Chapman Cultural Center to celebrate Youth Art Month
February 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – There will be two separate exhibits held at Chapman Cultural Center to celebrate national Youth Art Month, March. As a venue, Chapman will host one very large…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
A Super Getaway
February 19, 2016
By Tom Poland Outer Space, Science, Nature, & More Forget Florida and its sprawling, hot, expensive theme parks. In one non-Florida place you can experience Jurassic Park, Swiss Family…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, the-arts
A Super Getaway
February 19, 2016
By Tom Poland Outer Space, Science, Nature, & More Forget Florida and its sprawling, hot, expensive theme parks. In one non-Florida place you can experience Jurassic Park, Swiss Family…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, the-arts
Ben Ham Gallery opens doors after renovations with new look
February 17, 2016The Ben Ham Gallery, a leading exclusive fine-art photography gallery based out of Hilton Head, S.C., has reopened the Charleston gallery after renovations to the interior design. Located at 416 King Street, the new…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Paul Robeson: Life story of famed performer and civil rights activist offers relevant message for today’s audiences
February 17, 2016
Paul Robeson, a musical and spoken portrayal of the world-famous scholar, actor, singer, lawyer, all-American athlete and civil rights activist, comes to Chapman Cultural Center Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
Artists featured at Greenville Technical College to celebrate African-American History Month
February 11, 2016As part of African-American History Month, the Greenville Technical College (GTC) Library will host a celebration of young visual artists from Greenville. Their work will be displayed from Monday, February…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, the-arts
Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour
February 8, 2016
The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour
February 8, 2016
The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Junie B. Jones, The Musical Opens February 12
February 3, 2016
Junie B. Jones is starting first grade, and everything is changing! Join us, as Junie B. navigates new waters, and bravely faces challenges relating to everything from discovering she needs…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Woodruff musician to play free at Chapman Cultural Center
February 3, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Woodruff-based musician Jeremy Willis will play live and in concert this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2-4 p.m. as the guest artist for Sundays Unplugged, a weekly program that…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Hemond hired at Chapman Cultural Center as Fundraiser
February 1, 2016
Lisa A. Hemond of Inman, SC, has been hired by Chapman Cultural Center as the Senior Development Director with responsibilities for the management and execution of all fundraising activities. She…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
Johnson Collection welcomes distinguished NYC museum leaders on Feb. 4
January 26, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Johnson Collection presents “Voices in American Art,” an educational series designed to engage campus and community audiences alike on the subject of fine art in America.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Woodruff native to perform free at Chapman Sunday
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Woodruff native Travis Smith will perform live and in concert Sunday, Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m. at Chapman Cultural Center as part of the venue’s weekly Sundays Unplugged…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Remembering A Georgian
January 22, 2016
By Tom Poland Harry Crews, Freak Show Writer A boyhood year spent paralyzed and getting scalded in a kettle of boiling water must do strange things to the mind.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, the-arts
Spring at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre
January 20, 2016
Classes for K4-12 Include Matilda the Musical, Create Your Own Science Fiction Piece and More Spartanburg Youth Theatre (SYT) will offer several classes and workshops this spring for students…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move, the-arts
Call for Artists Chapman Cultural Center seeks woodworking artist
January 14, 2016
Chapman Cultural Center is looking for a professional South Carolina artist/craftsperson with experience in producing functional and large-scale wood sculptures. That person will lead a design team that will make…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Ashley Kerns Brown as arts education director
January 11, 2016
Ashley Kerns Brown has joined the staff of the South Carolina Arts Commission as arts education program director. “Ashley joins us at a pivotal time for our future work in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Ashley Kerns Brown as arts education director
January 11, 2016
Ashley Kerns Brown has joined the staff of the South Carolina Arts Commission as arts education program director. “Ashley joins us at a pivotal time for our future work in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
Historical Association receives grant from The Arts Partnership
January 6, 2016
Spartanburg County Historical Association received a Community Grant in the amount of $1,000 from The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg in April 2015. The funds were for professional development of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Barleycove to perform free concert at Chapman Sunday
December 28, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The three-person alternative band Barleycove will perform a free concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, Jan. 3, 2-4 p.m. as part of the downtown venue’s weekly Sunday Unplugged…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Date set for Spartanburg Soaring! 2016
December 21, 2015
Chapman Cultural Center has set the date for its third annual Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival for Saturday, April 23, 2016, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This free and family-friendly festival has…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg announces new Executive Director
December 18, 2015
Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, an arts nonprofit organization supporting artists in Spartanburg County and surrounding counties since 1957, has announced the selection of Caitlin Boice as its new Executive Director. Boice…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
USC Upstate student Danielle Dickerson to intern at Chapman Cultural Center
December 16, 2015
Danielle Dickerson, a Graphic Design student at USC Upstate, is interning in the Marketing Office at Chapman Cultural Center for her spring semester. She will be available every Tuesday and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Guild Board Members Present Exhibit
December 9, 2015
Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg is presenting artwork from various members of its Board of Directors Dec. 2-29, and an opening reception will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Performing arts student helps create the world of the play
December 2, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The odds are that people who have been to a Clemson Players production in the last few years have witnessed the work of senior performing arts major,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move, the-arts
Spartanburg Guild to exhibit Hammett and Warrington in January
November 30, 2015
“Diverse Expressions,” an exhibit featuring the art of Dian Hammett and Lalage Warrington, will open at the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery in Chapman Cultural Center on Jan. 4 and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Climb aboard for a Christmas adventure with the Spartanburg Youth Theatre Ken Ludwig’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Opens Dec. 4
November 24, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – This holiday season, Spartanburg Youth Theatre turns a classic holiday tale upside-down with Ken Ludwig’s zany ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, playing Dec. 4 and 5 at Chapman…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Spartanburg’s Cultural District Receives $2,500 Grant to Launch
November 24, 2015
Spartanburg’s newly designated downtown Cultural District has received a $2,500 Elevate Upstate community vibrancy grant from Ten At The Top, a non-profit organization that fosters trust and collaboration through partnerships…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Pike Hired at Chapman as Finance Director
November 24, 2015
Lynn Pike was recently hired as the Finance Director for The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg (TAP)/Chapman Cultural Center. Most recently, she was the accountant for Hope Center for Children…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Frank Walker plays live at Chapman Sunday
November 23, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Local keyboard artist Frank Walker will perform a free and live concert at Chapman Cultural Center this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2-4 p.m., as part of the venue’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Hub City Press Novel named one of best in nation
November 18, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC—A novel published by Spartanburg’s Hub City Press, Minnow by James E. McTeer II, has been named to Kirkus Reviews’ “Best Books of 2015.” It also was among 18…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Ballet Master to focus on Parkinson’s Disease at ArtWalk
November 16, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Alexander Tressor, world-famous ballet dancer and choreographer, will receive visitors at Chapman Cultural CenterThursday, Nov. 19, during ArtWalk. He will focus this reception on his work with…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Ten locations for public art installations selected
November 11, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Mayor Junie White announced all 10 neighborhoods that applied to take part in Seeing Spartanburg In A New Light have been selected to participate in the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
Milliken chosen as Chapman’s 2015 Cultural Champion
November 10, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Chapman Cultural Center recognized Milliken & Company as its leading 2015 Cultural Champion at an annual business luncheon Friday, Nov. 6. “Milliken has supported the arts in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Call for Artists: 701 Center for Contemporary Art seeks artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016, deadline Friday, December 18
November 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Visual artists in Richland and Lexington Counties can now register to participate in Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA). Deadline to register…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Call for Artists: 701 Center for Contemporary Art seeks artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016, deadline Friday, December 18
November 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Visual artists in Richland and Lexington Counties can now register to participate in Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA). Deadline to register…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Neely featured at Foothills Artisan Center
October 26, 2015
LANDRUM, SC – Local artist Scott Neely will be featured at Carolina Foothills Artisan Center in Landrum during November. His free opening reception will be Friday, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m. In…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
7 out of 9 Arts Education Awards go to Spartanburg
October 15, 2015
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – The South Carolina Art Education Association announces seven out of the nine statewide awards it made for 2015 were to education professionals in Spartanburg County. “For…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Recognize your community’s arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recognize South Carolina innovators, supporters and advocates of the arts with a nomination for the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts — the state’s highest…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Jeremy Willis to perform at Chapman Sunday
October 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Local singer/songwriter Jeremy Willis will perform a free concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m. A local favorite at many local venues, he sings…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Eight local bands announced for BreastFest Greenville, a music festival at Quest Brewing Company, supporting breast cancer patients at GHS
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — BreastFest Greenville, the flagship fundraising event for the Tyanna Foundation – Greenville Chapter, will feature eight Upstate bands at its inaugural event at Quest Brewing Company (55…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’ auditions at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre
October 6, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Youth Theatre will hold auditions for its second show of the 2015-2016 season, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The play is an energetic, zany romp through…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Girls for STEAM Present ‘Girls Who Rock’
October 5, 2015
Spartanburg, SC– Girls for STEAM will celebrate Ada Lovelace and women trailblazers by learning about the benefits of math; the evolution of computers; and careers in science, engineering, and the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Artists’ Guild announces award winners from 42nd Annual Juried Exhibition
October 5, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg hosted a reception for its 42nd Annual Juried Exhibition on Sept. 18, when award winners for Best in Show, 2D Excellence, 3D Excellence,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
