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WHAT IS A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE?

A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the Earth, covering the entire face of the sun and casting a shadow onto the Earth. A solar eclipse is different from a lunar eclipse, which occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and moon and blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.

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The August 21 eclipse is right around the corner. Are you ready? WORDS BY ANDREW MOORE On Monday, Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental United States, engulfing millions of people in sudden darkness as the moon temporarily blocks the sun. Greenville and other cities across South Carolina are directly in the path of the eclipse, allowing residents to enjoy one of the biggest astronomical events America has seen in decades. “Solar eclipses themselves are not rare, but the chance of having one pass over where you live is really special,” says Amber Porter, a physics and astronomy lecturer at Clemson University Luckily, it’s not too late to prepare for the big event.

Here’s everything you need to know.

WHY IS THIS YEAR’S ECLIPSE SUCH A BIG DEAL?

A total solar eclipse is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience, according to Porter. A total eclipse occurs every 12 to 18 months, but it’s often missed because the moon’s shadow is cast over the ocean. In fact, the country’s last total solar eclipse stretching from coast to coast occurred in 1918. “Everyone who lives in the path of totality should be getting excited about being able to see a total solar eclipse from their backyards,” says Porter. “Most people won’t get a chance to see something like this ever again.”

WHO CAN SEE THE ECLIPSE?

More than 300 million people in the U.S. could potentially directly view the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse, according to NASA. The eclipse’s path of totality, where people can see the moon block the sun, touches portions of 14 states: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. However, everyone in North America, as well as parts of South America, Africa, and Europe, will see at least a partial eclipse.

WHAT TIME DOES THE ECLIPSE BEGIN?

The solar eclipse will begin in Oregon and gradually sweep across the country to South Carolina, where a partial eclipse will appear at 1:07 p.m. in Greenville. It will become a total solar eclipse at 2:38 p.m. The rare astronomical event will last about 2 minutes and 10 seconds before heading through Columbia and leaving the Atlantic coast around Charleston at about 2:49 p.m. A partial eclipse will continue until about 4:09 p.m. In all, the solar eclipse will take just about an hour and a half to traverse the country.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ECLIPSE?

The sky will darken, temperatures will drop, stars will appear, animals will exhibit strange behavior, and the moon will become a creepy black orb as it begins to cut across the face of the sun. One interesting effect you can see during the eclipse is Baily’s Beads, which occurs as the moon begins to fully conceal the sun and specks of sunlight brighten on one side of the lunar crust to create beads of light that shine around the edge of the moon. As totality occurs, you will also be able to view the sun’s corona, an extremely hot ring of fiery activity surrounding the sun that emits solar flares that can damage electrical grids and satellites and harm astronauts in space. Unfortunately, those who aren’t inside the path of totality will see the sun partly covered by the moon and won’t experience many of these phenomena.

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WHAT IF IT’S CLOUDY OR RAINING?

Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate on the day of the eclipse, the sky will continue to darken during totality. But you won’t be able to see the moon cover the sun or the glow of the corona. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Clemson is one of the best places to view the total solar eclipse with a 75 percent chance of viewable conditions on Aug. 21. Charleston has a 53 percent chance of viewable conditions, while Columbia has a 44 percent chance. Greer has a 65 percent chance of favorable viewing conditions.

DO I NEED SPECIAL GLASSES TO VIEW THE ECLIPSE?

When viewing the partial phases of a solar eclipse, you must wear solar filter glasses to block the sun’s ultraviolet rays, which are powerful enough to give your eyeballs a sunburn. Even if 99 percent of the sun is covered during the eclipse, the remaining 1 percent of the sun’s disc is dangerous enough to cause serious eye damage or blindness. The glasses will make the sun appear as a muted orange or white disc in the sky.

IS THERE ANY TIME I CAN VIEW THE ECLIPSE WITH MY OWN TWO EYES?

If you’re within the path of totality, you can take off your solar filter glasses when the moon completely blacks out the sun. But you will need to put your glasses back on before the end of totality, which lasts about 2 minutes depending on your location.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE GLASSES?

Upstate residents can purchase glasses at ACE Hardware in Simpsonville, Poole Eye Care, Sweet & Saucy, Hollipops Fine Toys and Gifts, Carolina Olive Oil, Wilson’s 5 cent to $1 Store, The Gallery at Mantis Homes, Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce, Lilies on Main, Publix, BI-LO on Woodruff Road in Greenville, Laurens Electric Cooperative, and Greenville Eye Clinic. Glasses range from $1 to $3 each. Some area hotels will also offer eclipse glasses free to their guests. The American Astronomical Society has identified four manufacturers that are selling eclipse glasses that meet the international safety standard: American Paper Optics, Rainbow Symphony, Thousand Oaks Optical, and TSE 17. Safe glasses should have a reference number of 12312-2 on the front or sides of the frame. You should also make sure your glasses aren’t scratched or damaged before using them.

WHAT IF I CAN’T GET GLASSES BEFORE THE ECLIPSE?

You won’t be able to view the partial eclipse, but you can always create a pinhole camera to view a projected image of the sun without directly looking at it. To create the pinhole camera, you need to punch a small hole in the middle of a piece of paper and place a second piece of paper on the ground. You should then hold the first piece of paper above your shoulder

and let the sun strike it, projecting an inverted image of the shape of the sun during a partial eclipse onto the second piece of paper. Once totality occurs, you can put your pinhole camera away and view the solar eclipse. But of course, you should look away immediately once totality ends to prevent eye damage.

CAN I USE A SMARTPHONE TO PHOTOGRAPH THE ECLIPSE?

Yes, a smartphone can be used to photograph both a partial and total solar eclipse without a solar filter. NASA says the lens is too small to be damaged by the sun’s rays. But it’s worth noting that a smartphone won’t capture the best picture, because they don’t zoom in very far.

WHAT IF I MISS THE ECLIPSE? CAN I SEE ANOTHER?

A total solar eclipse won’t pass over the Upstate again until 2078, according to NASA. But you could always purchase a plane ticket to Argentina or Chile, where the next total eclipse will pass over in 2019. The U.S. won’t see another total eclipse until 2024, when the moon will cast a shadow across Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Canada, and Maine.

SHOULD I PREPARE FOR TRAFFIC JAMS?

Yes, expect congested travel on interstates and major highways surrounding Greenville. State officials say up to 2 million people are expected to visit South Carolina to view the eclipse. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is already preparing for the increased traffic, according to spokesman Kelley Hughes. And the Highway Patrol is also planning to monitor and assist with traffic issues that may arise during the eclipse. The S.C. Emergency Management Division is also preparing for the eclipse. “We’re standing by to respond to any request from our coordinators throughout the state,” said EMD spokesman Derec Becker. “From our perspective, it’s a localized event, and our local first responders will take the lead should anything happen.” “We’re mainly concerned about people driving and stopping on the interstates to view the eclipse. People need to plan ahead and choose a safe location off the roadway if they intend to watch it,” Becker added. “It’s actually illegal to stop in the road for reasons other than an emergency situation.” EMD expects the influx of traffic to mirror that of a major college football game.

WHAT ARE MY HOTEL OPTIONS IN GREENVILLE?

Most, if not all, hotels are booked and overbooked on Aug. 20, the day before the eclipse.

GREENVILLE ECLIPSE EVENTS ★ Bob Jones University plans to host an “Eclipse Experience” from 1 to 3 p.m. on the BJU campus. The free event, which is open to students in 7th to 12th grade and their families, will feature various science activities and demonstrations by the BJU and BJA robotics team. BJU will provide special eclipse glasses for those who register. To register, visit bju.edu/eclipse. ★ The City of Greer is holding a free eclipse celebration at Greer City Park from 12 to 3 p.m. It will feature entertainment by Gravity Check Jugglers, inflatables, and food from Area 51 Food Truck and Desserted Isle. The first 1,000 people will receive free eclipse glasses. ★ Clemson University is holding a free viewing event at 1 p.m. behind the R.M. Cooper Library near the Watt Family Innovation Center. The university will offer about 50,000 free pairs of protective solar glasses at the event, which will feature public speakers, planetarium shows, and more. Clemson will have six commuter parking lots open and available for free parking at 8 a.m. Aug. 21. The university also plans to offer 900 tailgating spaces at the Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Center between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Vehicles holding 12 or more passengers or with tow-behind trailers will be charged for two tailgating spaces. ★ Furman University is hosting a free guided viewing presentation from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Paladin Stadium. An eclipse “festival” will also be held at the stadium entrance between noon and 2 p.m., including thematic activities, concessions, special music, and free cups. The university will provide eclipse glasses to attendees. ★ Lake Conestee Nature Park is holding a viewing event at Lost Lake, which is located behind the Little League baseball fields at 840 Mauldin Road. The event, which begins at 12:30 p.m., will include live music, food trucks, nature walks, bird viewing, eclipse-themed crafts for kids, face painting, animals from Wild Rescue, and experts. The event cost $20 for adults and $10 for kids under 12. Eclipse glasses will be given to the first 100 people to buy tickets. ★ NOMA Square is opening up its space from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the eclipse. Guests can watch the eclipse while enjoying a cash bar at Roost and live music from Katie & Larry. ★ Roper Mountain Science Center will offer various activities on Aug. 19 and 20. The center plans to present a solar eclipse show at the T.C. Hooper Planetarium and showcase its 23-inch refractor telescope. Tickets are sold out to view the eclipse from Roper Mountain, but tickets are still available for pre-eclipse activities. Admission for the “Eclipse Extravaganza” is $10 per person for ages 4 and up for Aug. 19 and 20. For more info, go to ropermountain.org.

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Read to Succeed Poised to Fail Students By P.L. Thomas

In the coming weeks, bells will once again signal class changes in public schools all across South Carolina, but there is a much more serious bell of doom sounding for our struggling third-graders because of the state’s punitive Read to Succeed law. Read to Succeed is a popular program across the U.S. to retain students based, in part or fully, on third-grade reading tests. Once again for South Carolina students, literacy policy fails to address valid practices or to acknowledge that literacy proficiency is strongly correlated with social conditions beyond the walls of the school or the control of teachers. Textbook worksheets on literacy skills, test-prep for reading and writing assessments, linking teacher evaluations to students’ test scores, and retaining children are not only misguided policies but also negative influences on children’s literacy and academic achievement. Decades of new standards and reading textbooks and programs have utterly failed children and literacy. For a century we have known what is needed to help students develop literacy, but the political will remains lacking. Instead of testing and punishment, a robust literacy strategy for schools must include addressing access to books in all children’s homes, insuring access to books in all children’s schools, and providing all students with ample time in class to read by choice. We must also guarantee every student receives balanced literacy instruction based on

Decades of research have shown that grade retention may raise test scores short term, but that gain disappears after a few years and the many negative consequences of retention remain. each student’s demonstrated literacy needs (not the prescriptions of literacy programs) and discontinue the standards and testing disasters that dominate classrooms by providing teachers with the materials, time, and autonomy to teach literacy in evidence-based ways. Just as education policy ignores a rich research base, political leaders and the public refuse to address how public policy impacts student achievement. The following would create higher student achievement and literacy: eradicating food deserts and insuring food security, providing universal health care to children and families with children, and creating job security for families with children. Finally, we must acknowledge that grade retention fulfills the public’s negative attitude about children and people in poverty, an attitude grounded in individual blame and punishment. Decades of research have shown that grade retention may raise test scores short term, but that gain disappears after a few years and the many negative consequences of retention remain. According to the National Council of Teachers of English, grade retention is punitive, socially inappropriate, and educationally ineffective. The council also says that basing retention on high-stakes tests will disproportionately and negatively impact children of color, impoverished children, English language learners, and special needs students. The group also notes that retaining students is strongly correlated with behavior problems and increased drop-out rates. All children need and deserve rich and rewarding literacy experiences and growth, but third-grade literacy is both a manufactured statistic and a misleading emergency. Grade retention and skills- and standards-based literacy instruction and testing have failed and continue to fail significantly the students who need authentic literacy instruction the most: black and brown children, English language learners (who may need a decade to acquire a second language), students in poverty, and special needs students. These populations are a large percentage of the students served in South Carolina public schools. Struggling students in our state are viewed as lacking or broken and in need of repair and/or punishment. Like No Child Left Behind and the Every Student Succeeds Act, Read to Succeed is an Orwellian name for a horrible way to view, treat, and teach children. P.L. Thomas, former high school English teacher and current professor of education at Furman University, has most recently published “Trumplandia: Unmasking PostTruth America” (Garn Press, 2017), blogs at radical eyes for equity, and tweets under @plthomasEdD.

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Four finalists presented their proposals last week to the City of Greenville’s Art in Public Places Commission for a piece of art it is commissioning to replace the Shoeless Joe Jackson statue in the West End Plaza. Eighty-two artists submitted qualifications for the project, and the commission narrowed the list to four. The guidelines said the artwork would require a “degree of transparency in materials and/or form so daylight and views are not obstructed.” A lighting component needs to be integrated into the design for illumination, making the artwork visible at night, the guidelines said. The city intends to redesign the plaza in concert with the new art piece. Commission Chairman Sean Scoopmire said he expects a decision to be made at the commission’s Aug. 24 meeting. Here are the works and their creators:

MICHAEL SZIVO

Szivo is the founder and owner of SOFTlab, a New York City-based design studio that has produced projects across almost every medium. He proposed a sculpture that includes metal “ribbons” to pay homage to Greenville’s textile industry. The sculpture is interactive in that is has bench seating on the inside of its base. Some commissioners said the sculpture reminded them of the Eiffel Tower because of its shape. “I think he did a good job of trying to connect to the textile industry, but, to me, it doesn’t fit the environment there,” Commissioner Terry Davenport said.

Michael Szivo’s proposal pays homage to Greenville’s textile industry with metal “ribbons.”

MICHAEL KALISH

Kalish is an artist who has made likenesses of Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Mouse out of license plates, used firearm parts to create an anti-gun violence sculpture, and taken 1,300

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Michael Kalish’s sculpture, “Interact with Greenville,” reflects the feelings the artist had while visiting Greenville.

kissing inside of brightly colored steel pieces shaped like the Greenville skyline, Paris Mountain, and an inverted Liberty Bridge. Kalish told commissioners the piece, called “Interact with Greenville,” reflects the feelings he had after visiting Greenville. Davenport said, “It’s the small details in life that give the greatest pleasure. This would be a great picture-taking place.” Kalish told the commission the plaza has a lot of possibilities. Finding the right location which allows good flow and viewers to have an “aha” moment when they view it from the optimal spot is key, he said. He also said that lighting is a big part of the art and he sees it being minimally lit at night. “The concept I love a lot,” Kalish said. “There’s a lot of room to possibly look at other silhouettes. I want to leave that collaborative.” Some of the West End merchants on the selection committee said this proposal was by far their favorite. “We don’t have anything like it. It’s very stylized and interactive. It accentuates what’s great in Greenville,” Scoopmire said. “It is ac-

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Wang is a California-based artist who has done more than 30 public art projects. He is designing a sculpture that will overlook the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club. A sensor in the river will measure the speed of the current and the height of the river, and send the information to a tower that will convert it to sound. Wang’s proposed Greenville sculpture would use a pipe wheel system and resonators to make sound when a person moves its handle. He said the sound generated would be heard only by those in close proximity. He also told commissioners that the sculpture plays homage to the connection of land to water. “We’re like fish in the water but in a reverse fish bowl,” he said. But some commissioners questioned how the sculpture relates to Greenville. “It seems to me to be plopped in Greenville without a tie to the space,” said Travis Seward, a community member who is on a West End art citizen advisory board. The commission said the proposals aren’t necessarily exactly what the sculpture would look like. The city has budgeted $90,000 for the art. The Shoeless Joe Jackson statue is now in front of Fluor Field.

“Kwilt,” a proposal by Adam Buente and Kyle Perry of ProjectOne, reflects how Greenville’s textile mills are being transformed into something new.

cessible to people who aren’t art connoisseurs.” Some of the commissioners said the sculpture looked like one that could fit in more than one location, including, perhaps, the new City Park.

ADAM BUENTE AND KYLE PERRY

Buente and Perry are co-founders of ProjectOne, a Muncie, Ind.-based digital design and fabrication studio. Their piece, called “Kwilt,” references the historic importance of Greenville’s textile mills and how they are being woven back into the urban fabric. The artists said these once important symbols of the city's economy are being transformed into something unique and distinct from their initial use. Perry said the sculpture is based on traditional quilt squares that are then turned into different shapes, reflecting how textile mills are being transformed from their original uses. The sculpture would have two triangular pieces, the longest being 17 feet long and up to 12 feet tall. The artists said the visual axis between the two forms aligns with River Street and would attract visitors into the plaza. From Augusta Street or Main Street, one half of the form is seen with a glimpse of the second form beyond that. Variation in the color and pattern throughout the forms creates multiple distinct views, they said. Commissioners expressed concern that the bottoms of the forms could not been seen through, providing a place for people to hide. They also wondered if people would try to climb on the forms. Perry told commissioners that they’d be willing to open up the bottom of the forms but not completely skin them to the ground.

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Clemson, Furman featured in Princeton Review’s ‘Best 382 Colleges’ Clemson students love their school, and Furman students have a knack for politics, according to the Princeton Review’s “Best 382 Colleges,” which was released earlier this month. The college admission services company releases a book annually rating the best colleges in the United States. The rankings are based on an 80-question survey that asks students to rate their schools on various topics and to report their experiences. The company, which surveyed 137,000 college students this year, then translates answers and ranks colleges in 62 categories that range from town-gown relations to most conservative students. Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges are profiled in the book, said Robert Franek, publisher of the Princeton Review. Clemson University garnered top spots in multiple categories this year, including a second-place ranking in the their students love these colleges category, which is based on the survey question, “How satisfied are you with your school?” The university also earned first place in best career services and 10th place in best schools for internships categories. Nearly three-fourths of recent graduates had an internship or co-op experience while at Clemson, according to Neil Burton, executive director of Clemson’s Center for Career and Professional Development. “We want our students to experience unparalleled success, so we equip them with a world-class education, charge them to make a difference in the world, help them surmount the challenges they encounter, and celebrate their triumphs regardless of how recently or long ago they graduated,” Burton said. Clemson also had top rankings in the following categories: No. 2 in students packing the stadiums, No. 2 in everyone plays intramural sports, No. 5 in town-gown relations are great, No. 6 in best alumni network, and No. 10 in happiest students. Greenville’s Furman University earned three rankings this year. The university received a fourth-place ranking for having the most active student government and was also listed as having the fifth most politically active students. It also landed in 16th place in the best classroom experience category. Earlier this year, Furman was also listed as No. 24 in the Princeton Review’s “Top 25 Schools for Making an Impact.” The ranking was based on student ratings and responses to survey questions covering community service opportunities, student government, sustainability efforts, and oncampus student engagement. —Andrew Moore

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Fall for Greenville announces musical lineup As a sales rep for Thomas Creek Brewery, Josh McGee took his share of lumps going from bar to bar, hearing the occasional “no” delivered in a less-than-polite way. So he was pretty sure he’d built up thick skin by the time he moved into his position as the City of Greenville’s entertainment coordinator three

years ago. Part of McGee’s new job was creating the annual Fall For Greenville festival’s musical lineup. That lineup, which typically features more than 70 bands on four or five different stages over three days, is famously divisive, earning as much praise as it does loathing. And McGee learned right after announcing the 2015 lineup that his skin wasn’t as thick as he thought.

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NEWS “There were some negative comments, especially on social media, and in that first year it was hard for that not to affect me,” McGee says. “But even with 70 or 80 bands you’re not going to make everybody happy, and they’re going to let you know when they’re not. And I had to keep telling myself that.” In his third year, McGee has built up a lot more confidence (and contacts), and the 2017 schedule features 72 bands from Thursday, Oct. 12-Sunday Oct. 14. The headliners include the anthemic Tennessee rockers J. Roddy Walston & The Business (for whom McGee tried but couldn’t find a slot for last year), countryrock troubadour Will Hoge, and the throwback Southern rockers Whiskey Myers (with a Sunday night headliner still to be announced). The lineup includes familiar favorites like Dead 27s, Greenville Jazz Collective, and Mac Arnold and Plate Full o’ Blues, along with regional acts like Charleston’s Stop Light Observations and Asheville’s Ashley Heath. The 2017 edition of the festival (with new title sponsor BB&T) is heavier on local and regional acts than the last few years, and has jettisoned much of the beach music and cover bands that were typically on the schedule. But how does McGee feel about the lineup he’s created? “Third time’s the charm, right?” he says with

a laugh. “But no, I’m really proud of this one.” For the full 2017 lineup, visit fallforgreenville. net. —Vincent Harris

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Time to say goodbye to Spittoono All good things must come to an end, and the annual Spittoono Festival is no exception. After 37 years, the iconic celebration of all things redneck, hosted by the Redneck Performing Arts Association (RPAA), is making its curtain call. “It’s a bittersweet decision, for sure,” Juston Rakey, board member of the RPAA, told the Anderson Independent Mail. “It was a long process coming to this conclusion but one that we think is right for the event as well as the organizers.” Rakey also said the decision to end Spittoono ultimately came down to cost: “Between the bad weather the last two years and the increased costs of beer, licenses, insurance, and rentals, we can’t raise as much money as we need to keep it going.” The final Spittoono will be held Aug. 24–26 at 1569 Eighteen Mile Highway in Central. The festival, which is kid- and dog-friendly, will feature 16 bands of the bluegrass, blues, country, and Southern rock persuasion. There will be food and beer vendors and other merchandise for sale, including NEWS continued on PAGE 12

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commemorative T-shirts. As always, proceeds from Spittoono will go to charities that benefit “kids and critters.” Rakey told the Independent Mail he hopes this year’s event will raise $30,000. —Emily Pietras

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Graham says conflict with North Korea may be imminent Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said during a swing through the Upstate on Wednesday, Aug. 9, that he wasn’t bothered by President Donald J. Trump’s warning that North Korea would suffer “fire and fury” if it didn’t stop threatening the United States. Trump’s bellicose words “bothered some,” Graham said during a Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce breakfast. “They did not bother me at all.” Graham said he hopes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un understands what Trump meant. “I do,” Graham said. “He has no other choice.” Graham’s remarks were in contrast to views expressed by his longtime Senate ally, Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona. McCain said during a radio interview in Phoenix on Monday, Aug. 8, that he took exception to Trump’s comments.

“The great leaders I’ve seen don’t threaten unless they’re ready to act, and I’m not sure President Trump is ready to act,” McCain said, according to The Associated Press. Trump said in New Jersey on Monday, Aug. 7, that North Korea “best not make any more threats to the United States. They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen.” In Easley, Graham said Trump has resolved to prevent North Korea from possessing nuclear-tipped missiles capable of striking the United States. “He is president of the United States, and there is no more place to kick the can. He’s got to make a decision, and he’s got to make it pretty quickly,” Graham said. The senator added, “I don’t know when this is going to happen, but if something doesn’t change, we’re headed toward a conflict with North Korea.” Graham also talked about Afghanistan and his plan to replace former President Barack Obama’s health care law with federal grants that states could use for health care as they choose. U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan of South Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District was also at the congressional update. —Rudolph Bell

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dd this to the list of things you might thank a millennial for. At 33 years old, Kate Sturdevant noticed she wasn’t alone in wanting to feel less guilt after happy hour. “You’re literally drinking your dinner,” she would think when she went out with friends. A regular American domestic beer typically runs around 150 calories, while a hefty craft beer can easily be more than 300 calories. A former college volleyball player and now a mother of two, Sturdevant falls squarely into the category of 20-30-somethings who tend to be more health-conscious than previous generations, yet they don’t want to sacrifice the experience of drinking with friends. “As a culture, we’re becoming more concerned with what we’re putting into our bodies,” she says. She felt that internal struggle, and as a third-generation descendant of her family’s Miller Coors beverage distributorship in the Midwest, she was uniquely qualified to do something about it. Thus, she created Itz Spritz — a gluten-free, lightly sparkling alcoholic beverage made with five natural ingredients and packaged in a slender 12-ounce can. It comes in at 140 calories. A Mike’s Hard Lemonade is 220.

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Words by Ariel Turner | Photos by Will Crooks “It’s literally everything that I wanted,” Sturdevant says of the drink she had been talking about for 15 years with her father and business partner. The name emerged during a phone call when Sturdevant was trying, to no avail, to choose a name that wasn’t already trademarked. Her attorney, on the other line, blurted out “It’s a spritz!” The most common such cocktail is the Aperol spritz created in the 1950s. It also so happens to be making a comeback. The Itz Spritz alcoholic base is fermented cane sugar, a newcomer to the alcoholic beverage industry. Fermented cane sugar is not as common as malt, the basis for beverages such as Smirnoff Ice and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. Sturdevant says Itz Spritz is not a seltzer, so there’s no harsh fizz, and the flavors — Elderflower Citrus, Cucumber Lime Twist, and Golden Pear — aren’t overly sweet, compared to malt beverages. Brewed like a beer at City Brewing Company in Memphis, Tenn., Itz Spritz uses no high-fructose corn syrup and no artificial flavors, colors, or ingredients. At 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, it’s equivalent to a light beer. In 2015, around the same time she began developing the new beverage, Sturdevant and her husband and children visited Greenville after her family sold the beer distributorship in Missouri.

“We loved Missouri, but you don’t stay in Missouri if you don’t have to,” she says. Within two hours, she and her husband were looking at Greenville real estate. “We wanted someplace we felt like we could get in and make a difference,” Sturdevant says. They made the move a year and a half ago. From their new home base, Sturdevant began working with her father and their network of contacts in the industry to release Itz Spritz to the market. After months of brainstorming a name, getting FDA approval for each of the three flavors, and switching the packaging from bottles to cans, Itz Spritz made its Greenville market debut in April. It’s currently available at Green’s, Total Wine, Bouharoun’s Fine Wines & Spirits, New York Butcher Shoppe, Whole Foods, and select Spinx and 7-Eleven convenience stores. Focused on East Coast distribution, Itz Spritz is also available in Massachusetts and Asheville, N.C., and is quickly expanding into Georgia and other parts of North Carolina. Sturdevant views Itz Spritz as a pioneer of the healthy beverage revolution spurred on by suppliers listening to their customers’ needs. “We hear you,” she says. “We are you.”

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THE CALL OF NATURE Greenville Zoo and Roper Mountain enlist the help of citizen scientists to monitor animal behavior during the eclipse

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On Aug. 21, the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in almost a century is going to sweep across the country, casting millions of Americans in temporary darkness. But humans won’t be the only species affected. There are countless stories of animals changing their behavior as the moon briefly passes between the sun and the Earth, causing the blue sky to go dark and reveal thousands of stars. Some eclipse chasers, for instance, claim they’ve seen bats fly, bees swarm, and chickens roost. But there’s very little academic research to validate the observations, according to Adam Hartstone-Rose, an associate professor of cell biology and anatomy at the University of South Carolina’s School of Medicine and adjunct scientist at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. “It’s difficult for scientists to study and document animal behavior during solar eclipses, because they’re not always visible to us,” he said. A total solar eclipse occurs every 12 to 18 months, but it’s often missed because the moon’s shadow is cast over the ocean. The last total eclipse to pass over the United States happened in 1979. Luckily, the path of this year’s one touches portions of 14 states. For that reason, hundreds of scientists across the country are planning to observe animals during the eclipse. In fact, many of them are trying to recruit the public’s help. “The beauty of citizen science is data collection. Scientists typically have to spend hundreds and hundreds of hours observing animals to get enough data. But we can enlist the help of everyday people and get them to document their own observations and feed us data,” said HartstoneRose, who plans to study dozens of animals at Riverbanks during the eclipse. “It’s an opportunity that researchers can’t pass up,” he added. The Greenville Zoo’s staff is encouraging visitors to watch some of its animals during the eclipse and submit

their findings through Facebook or iNaturalist, a free mobile app that allows anyone with an Apple or Android smartphone to document plant and animal reactions throughout the eclipse. The app requires users to simply document their observations and snap some photos of unusual or interesting behavior about 30 minutes before the eclipse and five minutes before or after. They must then submit their findings, which will then be posted to the iNaturalist website for both scientists and the general public to use or access, said Elise Ricard, public programs coordinator for the California Academy of Sciences, which created the app.

Many of the zoo’s 275 animals may enter their typical nighttime routines when the moon covers the entire face of the sun. The zoo also plans to invite biology students from Bob Jones, Furman, and Clemson universities to study animal behavior during the eclipse. “We’re just trying to get as many people as possible to observe as many animals as possible,” said Nikolay Kapustin, deputy administrator and senior veterinarian at the Greenville Zoo. According to Kapustin, many of the zoo’s 275 animals may enter their typical nighttime routines when the moon covers the entire face of the sun, which is ex-

pected to happen at 2:38 p.m. and last for about 2 minutes and 10 seconds. “Most of our animals are active during the day, so it will be interesting to see if the eclipse fools them into sleeping,” he said. “But I think we could also possibly see increased activity from our lions and other cats, because they are most active at night.” Kapustin and the zoo’s staff, however, plan to pay close attention to primates, a species that’s demonstrated interesting behavior in prior eclipse events. The zoo’s Siamang monkeys, for instance, could become anxious during the eclipse and begin emitting their signature calls, which can be heard from more than a mile away. And the orangutans, which are “observant,” may notice the sky getting darker and “exhibit strange behavior,” said Kapustin. Kumar, the zoo’s 11-year-old male orangutan, is so observant that he actually managed to briefly escape last month after identifying and breaking a faulty wire in his enclosure. “We’ve been keeping a close eye on him since his esNikolay Kapustin, deputy administrator and senior veterinarian, Greenville Zoo

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“I also read that orb-weaving spiders deconstruct their webs sometimes and mosquitos appear out of nowhere.”

cape,” said Kapustin. “But I don’t think he’s going to attempt anything during the eclipse.” The zoo also expects to see brief glimpses of bats, possums, owls, and various other nocturnal creatures from nearby Cleveland Park, according to Kapustin. “The sudden darkness has been known to trick them and lure them out of their homes,” he said. Greenville’s Roper Mountain Science Center also plans to enlist citizen scientists by incorporating the iNaturalist app during its “Eclipse Extravaganza.” “We’re going to have people download the app right before the eclipse and then find a spot on the mountain where they can observe any kind of animal or plant they can find,” said Greg Cornwell, the center’s planetarium and public programs director. “We have about 60 acres of land and it has everything from fields to ponds to pine trees to oak ECLIPSE continued on PAGE 16

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trees. It’s just a great place for people to see and observe a variety of wildlife.” He said attendees will be able to access the center’s nature trail, which winds along for more than a mile through hardwoods and pines and includes markers to help identify native plants and wildlife. “People may be able to spot some squirrels, rabbits, or even deer along the trail if they’re lucky,” said Cornwell. The center’s butterfly garden, which is located near the pond and adjacent to the Harrison Hall of Natural Science, will also be open to guests. Cornwell said the garden is a prime location for ob-

The Greenville Zoo is asking visitors to observe its Angolan colobus monkeys and other animals during the Aug. 21 eclipse. Photo by Andrew Moore.

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Only 600 people will be allowed to view next Monday’s total solar eclipse from the top deck of a City of Greenville parking garage. The city will pass out wristbands beginning at noon Aug. 21 that will allow pedestrians to access the top deck of the Poinsett Garage at 25 West McBee Ave. adjacent to the Westin Poinsett hotel and the Commons Garage at 60 Beattie Place adjacent to the Hyatt Regency, Greenville Police Chief Ken Miller said at a Monday press conference that outlined preparations being made for the once-in-a-lifetime event by the city’s police, fire, and public works departments. All other parking garage top decks will be closed beginning Thursday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. and will remain closed until after the eclipse, Miller said. Public Works Director Mike Murphy said 8,000 public parking spaces are available in downtown Greenville, but downtown workers will occupy most of those spaces. As parking garages fill up, motorists will be directed to other facilities via the Greenville Police Department’s app, GPD social media accounts, and Fairway Outdoor electronic billboards. The GPD app is available for iPhone and Android by searching “Greenville Police Department.”

Miller said the city could have 50,000 visitors for the eclipse or 500,000. “It will be a significant traffic event,” he said. “We may have gridlock in our city.” South Carolina is expected to be one of the best places from which to see the eclipse. There will be a total eclipse in a 70-mile swath that will include three major cities — Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston — at around 2:40 p.m. The total eclipse is expected to start at 2:38 p.m. and last 2 minutes and 10 seconds in Greenville. Hotels are booked throughout the city and beyond, and the city will have more than 100 officers working the day of the eclipse to meet anticipated elevated service needs and prevent problems where possible. In downtown, officers will be on bikes, on foot, and in parking garages. The police department will do its best to secure and protect high concentrations of pedestrians in and around downtown, Miller said. He said police, fire, emergency medical services, and towing companies will be staged strategically around the city and in high-congestion and collision areas for quick response. Fire Chief Stephen Kovalcik said the city is advising people not to gather on rooftops or overload commercial and residential decks, porches, and balconies during the eclipse because of the “very real” danger of collapses. “The very best way to view the eclipse is with your feet touching the ground,” he said. Miller urged people not to try to livestream or post

photographs of the eclipse during the event to prevent overtaxing cell towers and mobile communication services. He said families should determine how they will communicate if cell service is down or very slow. Additionally, city officials said: • People should not wear eclipse glasses while operating a vehicle. • Do not stop in the road or pull off to the side of the road to view the eclipse. • People should allow ample travel time to and from work or other locations, and plan to arrive at their eclipse viewing location early. • Buy groceries, refill prescriptions, and fill vehicles with gas before the weekend. • Businesses should review delivery schedules with suppliers and adjust to avoid heavy traffic times and areas. • Businesses should also be prepared for more cash transactions and potential challenges with credit and debit card transactions because of potentially slow internet connections.

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“ We’ve been keeping a close eye on [Kumar] since his escape,” said Kapustin. “But I don’t think he’s going to attempt anything during the eclipse.”

servations during the eclipse, because it has plants meant to attract butterflies and bees. “I’m not sure if it’s going to happen on the mountain, but one study says butterflies sometimes disappear during eclipses while bees become more active,” he said. “I also read that orb-weaving spiders deconstruct their webs sometimes and mosquitos appear out of nowhere.” The Living History Farm will also be open during the eclipse, but attendees won’t be able to observe the sheep, horse, cow, and pig, according to Cornwell. “There are going to be thousands of people on the mountain to celebrate the eclipse with us,” Cornwell said. “We don’t want our animals to become anxious, so we’re putting them in the barn.” Cornwell also noted that attendees could still observe the farm’s chickens from outside their pin. “Chickens are known to sometimes retreat to their houses to roost when the sun disappears,” he said. “Some say they even make their morning calls when the sun returns.”

Hartstone-Rose remains skeptical and predicts animals may only subtly change their behavior during this year’s rare astronomical event. But thousands of notes from citizen scientists across the country could help researchers establish a baseline of behavior they can measure against during future eclipses, he said. “It could help scientists recognize patterns and maybe eventually draw conclusions.” As for pets, Hartstone-Rose said the eclipse probably won’t alter their behavior but people should still observe them. A study from the 1970s found some dogs ignored the eclipse entirely, while others became frightened. Cats, on the other hand, mostly slept during the eclipse and birds became agitated. “Dogs and cats are more likely to be spooked by the crowds and loud noises at events,” said Hartstone-Rose. “It’s probably best to leave them at home or keep them on a leash if they scare easily.”

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11 OAK CREST COURT, GREENVILLE, SC 29605 | $595,000 You’re going to fall in love with this beautiful Craftsman home located in the heart of Greenville! • 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2843 sq. ft. • Hardwoods throughout the open main floor • Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and large island • Walk-in laundry room • Main-floor master suite with vaulted ceiling • Master bath with tile shower and jetted tub • Great Room and Master open to back deck • Two large bedrooms, full bath, office, and bonus room on second floor • Walk to shopping and dining • Blythe Elementary, Hughes Middle, and Greenville High schools

Real Estate News continued Top Volume Sales Team of the Month Agents at The Marchant Company are dedicated to providing unsurpassed service and are committed to meeting clients’ needs. With over 350 years of combined real estate experience, The Marchant Company prides itself on their knowledge of the Greenville area real estate markets and their commitment to excellence to give their clients the edge on the Greenville area markets. The Marchant Company services the greater Greenville, SC area including Easley, Fountain Inn, Taylors, Mauldin, Travelers Rest, Greer and Simpsonville. The Marchant Company is dedicated to serving Greenville and Upstate South Carolina with “Decades of Trust. Confidence in the Future.”

Brian S. Welborn Joins The Simpsonville Office Of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

For more info call Bruce Bachtel | 864-399-7899 | www.BRGSC.com

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brian S. Welborn has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. A native of the area, Welborn grew up

in Laurens, SC. After graduating from Laurens High School, he obtained an Associate of Art degree from Anderson University and a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Welborn Winthrop University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and a member of the National Marketing Association. After a long tenure in the jewelry industry, Welborn started a career in the mortgage industry working for Resurgent Capital Services for over five years. Brian currently lives in the Piedmont area in the small town of Moonville with his partner of 14 years. They enjoy gardening, movies and trying new restaurants. “Brian Welborn comes to C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS with a strong background in sales and management. One of his strongpoints is his online web knowledge and presence and the ability to conduct e-commerce; an ability that very few actually master,” said Matthew Thrift, Broker-In-Charge of the Simpsonville office. continued on PAGE 22

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903 Thornblade Blvd • 6BR/4.5BA

30 E. Tallulah Dr. • 4BR/3BA

$799,900 · MLS# 1346597 Debbie Lavato · 380-9150 CODE 4417043

$589,900 · MLS# 1343052 Guthrie McQueen · 803-782-5638 CODE 4311603

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117 Millstone Way • 4BR/3.5BA

6 Spring Falls Ct • 4BR/3.5BA

$499,900 · MLS# 1344790 Chris Toates · 360-6696 CODE 4365202

$429,000 · MLS# 1349676 Ginnie Freeman · 325-7463 CODE 4508281

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150 Club View Dr. • 4BR/3.5BA

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14 Habersham Court • 4BR/3.5BA

231 Woods Rd. • 3BR/2BA

$335,900 · MLS# 1336252 Rose Cuttonaro · 443-848-7137 CODE 4117210

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$309,500 · MLS# 1349729 Nichole Moore · 804-9463 CODE 4509687

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200 Neely Crossing Ln • 4BR/2.5BA $234,500 · MLS# 1349689 Tim Keagy · 905-3304 CODE 4509623

22 Worthington Ct. • 3BR/2f2hBA $274,900 · MLS# 1350149 CODE 4522653 Wendy McKee · 230-0389

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Kensington Creek

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Cureton Place

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Mirabella

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Agents on call this weekend

Diane Shapuite 505-3692 Simpsonville

Ellie Linder 430-5881 Augusta Road

Anthony Hackney 884-5484 N. Pleasantburg Dr.

Ashley Seymour 879-4239 Greer

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Jackie Garcia 516-2556 Pelham Road

Ed Benton 979-1144 Garlington Road

Bobbie Watkins 616-7124 Easley

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Cherokee Valley

11 Silkvine Court, Travelers Rest, SC

Home Info Price: $412,900 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Lot Size: 0.62 Acres

MLS: 1327770 Sq. Ft: 2,800-2,900

Schools: Tigerville Elementary, Blue Ridge Middle, and Boiling Springs High Agent: Stan McAlister 864.292.0400 | stan@builderpeople.com

There’s nothing quite like a two-story family room—the high ceilings create a feeling of spaciousness that nothing else can replicate. So, with the Southport, we decided to start that openness right at the front door: the two-story foyer flows seamlessly into the two-story family room. The kitchen connects to the family room, but a few well-placed walls allow for a degree of privacy (and additional space for cabinets). The formal dining room also connects easily with the kitchen, simplifying large meals. We tucked the

downstairs guest suite into a corner of its own, along with a full bathroom. The master suite occupies nearly an entire wing of the house: with a sitting area, bedroom, dual closets, and a large, well-appointed bathroom. We also angled the entrance to the master suite with a small entry hallway (reducing the line of sight from the family room). Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms (each with walk-in closets), a bonus room, loft, and full bathroom. The upstairs loft overlooks the family room and makes a great spot for a wide variety of uses.

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Allen Tate Realtors Ranked as America’s Best Real Estate Agents More than five dozen Allen Tate Realtors and real estate teams have been ranked among America’s best real agents, according to REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents, an annual ranking report produced by REAL Trends, the nation’s leading publisher of trends and analysis of the residential real estate brokerage industry. The agents and teams were ranked by state in four categories: individual agent

by transaction sides, individual agent by sales volume, agent team by transaction sides, and agent team by sales volume. More than 12,600 residential real estate professionals are considered for the ranking. To qualify, individual agents must meet the minimum qualifications of 50 closed transaction sides or $20 million in closed sales volume for the prior year. Teams must have a minimum of 75 closed transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume. “The average residential real estate agent in the United States closed 8.6 transactions

in 2016 and had less than $1.3 million in sales,” said Steve Murray, publisher of REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents and president of REAL Trends. “To attain this level of sales is truly outstanding.” The following Upstate Allen Tate agents and teams were recognized as America’s Best Real Estate Agents: • Missy Rick – Easley/Powdersville • The Robby Brady Team – GreenvilleDowntown • John Yukich Team – Greenville-Woodruff Road • Susan McMillen – Simpsonville

The Marchant Company Welcomes Realtor Mark Martin The Marchant Company is pleased to announce that Mark Martin is now a part of the company as a licensed Realtor. He is working with the GreenvilleOne Team, joining members Mikel-Ann Martin Scott and Lydia Johnson. He is a graduate of Presbyterian College and continued on PAGE 25

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Pickens

200 Weaver Creek Trail, SC 29671

Home Info Price: $849,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Acres: 4 Acres

MLS: 1348565 Sq. Ft: 4600-4799 Year Build: 2007

Schools: Ambler Elementary, Pickens Middle, and Pickens High Agent: Valerie Miller 864.430.6602 Vmiller@MarchantCo.com

Experience breathtaking mountain views in this 4BR/3BA gorgeous authentic Timber Frame custom home with 4 acres filled with incredible craftsmanship. This home boasts of warm hardwood floors, heart of pine kitchen cabinets, great room with a stack stone fireplace, and vaulted wood ceiling with hammer beams. The serenity of the 900 SF timber framed wrap around porch with mountain views will have you calling this place home in no time! The master on main has direct access to the wrap around porch and features a walk-in closet and attached master bath.

With no shortage of space, you will find the 1,000 SF finished basement available for all of your needs with a 4th bedroom, bath, fireplace, kitchenette, laundry, and steam room. The property also features a detached two car garage with an overhead heated 25x25 art studio with a balcony showcasing mountain views. This hidden gem is minutes to Table Rock State Park and Devils Fork Park. Just 45 minutes to Greenville and 25 minutes to the growing Travelers Rest. additional acreage available with a stable and other outbuildings. Make this mountain retreat yours today!

864.430.6602 “Valerie Miller Properties is proud to welcome Realtors Lisa Morris and Chris Drewer to our growing and dynamic team. Valerie Miller Properties began at The Marchant Company 14 years ago and we have just completed a very successful month in July of 2017 with 8 transactions producing $3,192,255 in closed sales. We are expecting 2017 to be a record year! It is our team’s privilege and pleasure to be the trusted advisors for our wonderful clients.”

Signature Team of the Year 2016 Volume Sales Team of the Year 2016 Highest Average Sales Price Team of the Year 2016 Unit Sales Team of the Year 2016 Award Winning Agent 2007-2016

We Bring The World To Your Doorstep LUXURY LISTING

120 E Round Hill Road, Green Valley $2,495,000 MLS#1335830 Shannon Donahoo 864-329-7345

LUXURY LISTING

570 Lawson Fork Road, Inman $1,895,500 MLS#1346112 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918

29 Falling Star Way, Cliffs at Glassy $1,895,000 MLS#1346224 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918

5 Autumn View Ridge, Travelers Rest $719,900 MLS#1346304 Lonnie Adamson 864-385-4659

1551 Highway 56, Spartanburg $675,000 MLS#1347108 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918

UNDER CONTRACT

240 Grandmont Court, Greer $475,000 MLS#1341159 Holly May 864-640-1959

30 Vaughn’s Mill Ct., Simpsonville $429,900 MLS#1343442 Lana Smith 864-608-8313

316 Laguna Lane, Simpsonville $405,889 MLS#1345193 Holly May 864-640-1959

UNDER CONTRACT

51 Meadow Rose Drive, Travelers Rest $299,000 MLS#1337960 Joe Gobbett 864-553-1998

4 Grouse Drive, Cliffs at Glassy $1,195,000 MLS#1346114 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918

UNDER CONTRACT

400 E McBee Avenue #204, Greenville $759,900 MLS#1349406 Damian Hall Group 828-808-8305

LUXURY LISTING

921 High Knoll Way, Travelers Rest $649,500 MLS#1346119 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918

UNDER CONTRACT

1 Shinleaf Drive, Greenville $324,500 MLS#1349486 Helen Sherman 864-593-7222

SOLD

305 Shoally Lane, Greenville $269,900 MLS#1348201 Joe Gobbett 864-553-1998

25 Brookdale Avenue, Greenville $199,900 MLS#1349764 Shannon Donahoo 864-329-7345

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325 Stillwater Court, Simpsonville $189,900 MLS#1347811 Lana Smith 864-608-8313

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Villas at Carriage Hills & West Georgia 1 Heron Way, Simpsonville, SC 29680

Home Info Price: Starting from $260’s Info: Maintenance-free, all brick patio homes. Private outdoor courtyards. Picturesque streetscapes. Great location near Greenville, I-285, shopping, restaurants & airport. HOA Services Provided: All lawn maintenance, irrigation, mulch applications, weed control, leaf removal, gutter repairs, pressure washing, exterior paint, driveway and sidewalk repair, roof repairs and termite bond Agent: Allison Wallace 704-271-9084 Allison@NewStyleCommunities.com

Live the maintenance-free lifestyle you deserve! So, you’ve been thinking about what life would be like without the hassles of yard work and home maintenance. We understand. If you’re like most of our home buyers, you’ve been thinking about “right-sizing” your next home for a long time. But you don’t want to sacrifice quality and you don’t want to compromise on features. We understand. You need to check out The Villas at Carriage Hills and West Georgia where architecture and natural beauty intersect with a no-maintenance platform where all exterior maintenance is handled by others - giving you the freedom to enjoy your free time.

Real Estate News continued recently served as Development Director for Project Hope, a non-profit organization that serves the autism community. He began his career in real estate in 2005 and has honed his consulting and communication skills since then. Mark grew up in Greenville and has made it his home with his wonderful wife and children. He believes the real estate business is a relationship built on trust, which he takes very seriously. Mark is committed and transparent with his clients and strives to treat others how he wishes his family to be treated. We are proud to welcome Mark to The Marchant Company.

We’ve designed Carriage Hills and West Georgia with a quaint and intimate streetscape - combined with charming architectural elements and high-quality construction practices. The wellcoordinated community will be one-of-a-kind for the residents of Greenville. You’ll soon discover the benefits of maintenance-free living and the convenience of having all of life’s amenities right outside your front door. You’ll have no need for a lawn mower, edger, hedge trimmer or leaf blower. These services will now be handled by someone else. It’s time for you to enjoy the Maintenance-free Lifestyle.

JOY Real Estate Announces Top Agents for June 2017 Craig Bailey, Managing Broker of JOY Real Estate, proudly announces the top performing agents for the Greenville area for the month of June 2017. Listing Units: Sales Units: Anne Marie Egan Michael McGreevey Jo Singleton Betty Jo Pearce Michael McGreevey Quentin Whitfield Listing Volume: Sales Volume: Jyothi Guduru Michael McGreevey Anne Marie Egan Brenda Ledford Michael McGreevey Quentin Whitfield

Michele Goodine Joins The Simpsonville Office Of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Michele Goodine has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Goodine Goodine is a seasoned real estate professional with 30 years of combined licensed experience

in both real estate and property management. She is currently continuing her college education in marketing, finance, and business management, as well as acquiring relevant industry designations and certifications. “Michelle comes to our office from Ohio. She has a great mindset for making sure her clients and customers are taken care of to the best of her ability. Her zeal and infectious smile are just two of her great qualities,” said Matthew Thrift, Broker-In-Charge of the Simpsonville office. In her spare time, Goodine volunteers for ARC Disaster Team.

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Take off your shoes and JAM! If you love music and animals, I know exactly where you need to be on August 25. It’s the second annual Shoeless Jam, a two day music festival right here in Greenville that’s all about funky beats and helping animals. In fact, a portion of all the ticket sales will be donated directly to saving the lives of homeless pets! Animal Care will even have adoptable dogs out there for you to meet and love on. Unfortunately, my favorite artist, Snoop Dogg, won’t be there, but there will be a silent disco. What could be better than building a NO KILL community while soaking up Greenville’s music scene all weekend long? Right now I’m drawing a blank.

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UPHILL BATTLES

YA authors examine unexpected loss, self-harm in latest novels

Jeﬀ Zentner | photo by Jamie Hernandez

Kathleen Glasgow | photo by Jade Beall Photography

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A 17-year-old who blames himself for the deaths of his three best friends and a 17-year-old girl on the road to recovery from self-harm are at the center of Jeff Zentner’s “Goodbye Days” and Kathleen Glasgow’s “Girl in Pieces.” And as part of Read Up Greenville’s yearlong program to celebrate young adult and middle-grade literature, the two authors will be in conversation at M. Judson Booksellers on Saturday to discuss their latest novels and answer questions. “Goodbye Days” (Crown/Random House, 2017) is the second novel by musicianturned-author Zentner, who was inspired to write for a teenage audience after volunteering at a youth summer music camp in Nashville, Tenn. “I thought the way they clung to the art they loved was so beautiful, and the way they’d make it part of their identity was wonderful,” he says of the experience. In “Goodbye Days,” Carver Briggs is coping with a devastating loss. His three best friends — Mars, Eli, and Blake — were killed in a car crash, and Carver can’t shake the feeling that he’s responsible. Just before the accident, Carver sent a text message that distracted Mars, who was behind the wheel. Carver’s guilt and grief are soon compounded by fear, as Mars’ father, a judge, wants an investigation opened to determine if Carver can be held liable for his friends’ deaths. But in the accident’s aftermath, there are a few people who stand by Carver, including Blake’s grandmother, who invites him to spend a “goodbye day” with her to give Blake a proper farewell. Zentner’s interest in — and ultimately fear of — death was the catalyst for “Goodbye Days.” Although he clarifies that he’s never dealt with loss to the degree that his protagonist does, Zentner says the desire to write about that experience “comes from a

place of having to cope with something that scares me — losing several people that I care about all at once.” His approach to writing about death and loss from a teenager’s viewpoint was grounded in a belief that “the essential personality and intelligence are there by the time you’re a teenager.” “What you don’t have is a lot of life experience, so it’s a matter of teasing out how I would react with that intelligence but without that experience and perspective,” the author says. While Zentner wrote “Goodbye Days” to explore and confront a hypothetical scenario, the inspiration for Glasgow’s debut novel “Girl in Pieces” (Random House/Dealcorte Press, 2016) is rooted in the author’s past experiences with self-harm. “I like to say I gave my narrator, Charlie Davis, my scars, but that her story is her own,” Glasgow says of her personal connection to the book’s subject material. “There are certainly moments in Charlie’s narrative, particularly some of her emotional narrative, that are very close to me, so those moments were hard to explore.” Glasgow’s Charlie has endured both mental and physical trauma. Her father killed himself, and her abusive mother kicked her out of the house. Charlie begins “Girl in Pieces” in a treatment center following an almost fatal incident of self-harm. Upon her release, at the invitation of a friend, Charlie leaves her home in Minneapolis for Tucson, Ariz., in search of a fresh start. But coming to terms with her past isn’t easy, and the temptation to engage in selfharm constantly lingers. Although Charlie experiences numerous setbacks as she navigates her new life, it is ultimately the kind-

ness and connections she finds in Tucson that help her realize recovery is possible. For Glasgow, it was essential that “Girl in Pieces” present an open and honest account of self-harm and other forms of trauma — even if that meant producing a work that is gritty and, at times, diﬃcult to read. “‘Girl in Pieces’ is a tough book. There is no way it was ever not going to be a tough book. You cannot romanticize self-harm, and there are no easy fixes. It’s hard work to come out the other side,” Glasgow says. “I didn't pull any punches in the writing of the book. Charlie is not easily healed by love or therapy, but she does get to a better place at the end of the book, a place she’s worked hard to reach, on her own. And that’s indicative of life. So I didn’t dull anything down for teens.” While the storylines of “Goodbye Days” and “Girl in Pieces” ultimately diverge, both novels intertwine in their explorations of recovery and healing, forgiveness, and inner strength. For Zentner, some of the main takeaways in “Goodbye Days” are that “there’s no right way to grieve or process loss” and that “your threshold for what you can survive is probably a lot higher than you think.” Glasgow echoes the latter sentiment. “I hope that readers realize even though sometimes you feel completely alone, there is always a tiny bit of light in the dark, if you can feel around for it,” she says. “I do truly believe that.”

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GETTING TO KNOW HIM

Grief

Jose Llana’s “The King and I” journey comes full circle

CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

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Twenty years ago when he was a college freshman, Jose Llana showed up at an Equity audition for the 1996 Broadway revival of “The King and I” even though he didn’t have a union card. When another actor’s name was called and Llana didn’t see anybody get up, he raised his hand. He sang so well in the audition that the casting director, who was taking notes on the back of the missing actor’s resume, said he would get a call-back. That’s when Llana had to fess up and admit he wasn’t who they thought he was. “I thought I was going to get arrested,” said Llana, who was eventually cast as Lun Tha, the doomed Burmese lover of one of the king’s many wives. “Lun Tha was very much who I was when I was 18. I was so young, so impatient, and so eager to perform. I actually think that’s part of the reason they cast me.” Now, Llana is playing the King of Siam in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that opens at the Peace Center on Tuesday, Aug. 22, for an eight-show run. It’s a role he said he knew he one day wanted to play on Broadway. He’s one of the youngest actors to portray the king. Llana said “The King and I” is full of political lines, something that

Understanding

has allowed him to form his version of the king as a young leader who is trying to figure things out given his tremendous responsibility. Today’s hostile political environment definitely helped, he said. “But at its core, it’s a story about friendship, of finding common ground with people you originally feared,” Llana said. “There’s an underlying story of racism and misogyny. That’s why ‘The King and I’ holds up.” President Donald J. Trump’s proposal to build a wall isn’t unique, Llama said. In fact, there’s a line in “The King and I” where the king says, “I would like to build a fence around Siam.” “It’s a reminder… [of] world leaders’ struggles since the beginning of time,” Llana said. Set in 1860s Bangkok, “The King and I” tells the story of the relationship between the ruler of Siam, King Mongkrut, and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher who is brought in to teach his many wives and children. “The King and I” produced such classics as “Getting to Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance,” “Something Wonderful,” and “I Have Dreamed.” While the current king is following some great talents — the late Yul Brynner played the role on stage and in the 1956 screen version, while Ken Watanabe was nominated for a Tony Award for his work in the revival — Llana said the strength of the script has allowed him to create his own king.

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A SEASON OF HIGHLIGHTS

The GSO’s 70th season features a fan favorite, a gold-medal Van Cliburn finalist, and the return of Cirque de la Symphonie Photo provided

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Trying to get Edvard Tchivzhel to talk about the highlights of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming 70th season is more or less impossible, because for him, the whole season is a highlight. Take, for example, the opening Masterworks Series performance, an all-Beethoven program. “Beethoven is of course one of the most beloved and wellknown composers in the world, and we’re proud to present an entire evening of his music,” the maestro says. “He’s such a powerful composer, and we’re thrilled to feature Dmitri Levkovich as a piano soloist, who is back by popular demand from last year.” Which immediately reminds Tchivzhel of the fourth Masterworks performance, which will feature the gold-medal winning finalist in the 2017 Van Cliburn competition, South Korean pianist Yekwon Sunwoo, who will be playing compositions by Brahms and Rachmaninoff. And those might seem like the obvious high points of the series, but the maestro is just as excited about the final Masterworks performance, which is called “The Majestic Verdi”

and will combine the GSO with Greenville Chorale. “It’s an amazing combination of a huge orchestra and about 120 voices,” Tchivzhel says. We managed to move on to the Chamber Music Series, which will take place in the Peace Center’s smaller Gunter Theatre, and Tchivzhel is, you guessed it, excited by the prospect of a more intimate performance space. “Gunter Theatre as a special place to perform chamber music,” he says. “It’s a smaller house of about 400 seats, and I speak to the audience from the podium and give them some insight on the pieces we’re about to play. So it’s kind of a conversation with the audience.” The maestro is most looking forward to the Oktoberfest performance in the Chamber Music Series, which will feature material by Beethoven, Weber, Mendelssohn, and Strauss, along with a free Thomas Creek beer tasting after all three performances. But wait, there’s more to talk about in the Chamber Series, most notably the all-Mozart “Magic Flute and Harp” program, which will feature the GSO’s flautist Caroline Ulrich and harpist John Wickey, not to mention a little contest from Tchivzhel himself. “After each Mozart concert, we’ll play a surprise piece,”

he says. “I’ll give clues about what it is during the show, and those who guess right will win two free tickets to any future GSO concert.” Then there’s the small-ensemble Spotlight Series, which this year will take place at the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Greenville. “It’s a very nice new venue for us with much more parking and we welcome everyone,” Tchivzhel says. The new “Pops” series will feature a Halloween-themed show with a return appearance by the Cirque de la Symphonie, a troupe of acrobats who will perform death-defying stunts all around the orchestra during the performance. “We’ll be playing all spooky, scary music from famous movies and Broadway,” Tchivzhel says, “and there will be performers in front of the orchestra doing acrobatic feats in front of us, flying and jumping and creating even more frightening situations. For those who missed our collaboration with them last year, they’re amazing acrobats, and many people have asked for us to bring them back.” Overall, it’s a strong series of shows that Tchivzhel hopes will serve the GSO’s 70th anniversary well. “I really think this season is more exciting than ever,” he says. “We’ve really broadened our horizons, and I hope everyone will find something to enjoy.”

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Growler Haus Grand Opening Growler Haus is celebrating its long-anticipated arrival to the Village of West Greenville with an all-day celebration beginning at noon. There will be food and beer specials, with guest taps from local breweries Thomas Creek Brewery, Brewery 85, Birds Fly South Ale Project, and Quest Brewing Co. Entertainment includes music from The Alternative Facts (4–7 p.m.) and Hot Yoga (8–11 p.m.), as well as family-friendly games. Growler Haus will close off their parking lot for the occasion, so dogs are also welcome. —Emily Pietras

18 community leaders go head-to-head in a Pro-Am Culinary Challenge. Join us at the 3rd annual CHOP! Cancer to watch our competitors do their thing! Enjoy dinner and cocktails while being thoroughly entertained by the battles in the kitchen.

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When people think of virtual and augmented reality, they think of video games or futuristic holograms. But the systems have been refined and honed over the years, and thanks to affordable tech on the horizon, they are being used by real estate agents, architects, manufacturers, and other industry professionals. “These technologies are changing the way businesses operate,” said Bo Helmrich, a 3D scanning expert at Greenville’s Digitize Designs. Helmrich and Joey Loman, founder of the Synergy Mill Maker Space, now plan to introduce these opportunities to the community. “The talk is open to everyone, but the idea is to bring engineers and other people of technical expertise from different industries together to brainstorm and talk about how they can use these emerging technologies to cross pollinate and create new companies,” said Helmrich. The duo plan to facilitate an idea session after their talk to provide attendees a chance to brainstorm new opportunities and businesses. The event is hosted by Beer and Napkins LLC. —Andrew Moore

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Commerce Club Charity Classic Gala Spend an evening in Casablanca without having to leave town. The Commerce Club, a member of the ClubCorp family, is hosting its annual Charity Classic Gala, and this year’s theme is A Night in Casablanca. The gala, which is open to the public, will include food prepared by Commerce Club executive chef Steve Doliget, an open bar, and music from soul/blues outfit The Erica Berg Collective. There will also be silent and live auctions with prizes that include getaway trips and signed sports memorabilia.

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“The Beauty of Wood” “The Beauty of Wood” is a fitting title for the Greenville Woodworkers Guild’s exhibition at the Metropolitan Arts Council. “The Greenville Woodworkers Guild is one of the best-kept secrets in the arts in Greenville,” said MAC Executive Director Alan Ethridge. “The talent here is unbelievable.” The exhibit includes a diverse array of types of wood and objects created, including bowls, musical instruments, and furniture, said David Aman, Guild president. The exhibit features more than 30 of the Guild’s more than 700 craftsmen and enthusiasts. The Guild is the second-largest woodworking guild in the nation behind only the San Diego Fine Woodworking Association. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. —Cindy Landrum

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The dramatic, compelling music on Thomas Wynn & The Believers’ new album, “Wade Waist Deep,” is dazzling. The vocals between Thomas and his sister, Olivia, recall the feverish, intense style of Grace Slick and Marty Balin in Jefferson Airplane, and the band shows some serious flexibility. There aren’t many outfits that could go from the gospel-influenced acoustic sway of the title track to the darkly hypnotic rock of “Man Out of Time,” but it’s just one of many startlingly effective moments on the album. On making “Wade Waist Deep,” Olivia Wynn says, “It was a really interesting process, because it’s the most differently we’ve ever recorded. We were able to take an entire month and go to Nashville, and it’s the first time we’ve ever been able to do that. And I feel like because of that we were really in it the whole time. In the past, we’d record over a year, paying for studio time, taking off work, and piecing it together.” —Vincent Harris

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Biltmore Estates 1 Lodge St., Asheville 7:30 p.m. Celebrate summer at Biltmore with the estate’s 21st annual concert series. Aug. 18 will feature The Newsboys with special guest Mandisa. 866-336-1255 biltmore.com/concerts

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Radio Room | 110 Poinsett Highway 8 p.m. | $10 | radioroomgreenville.com

“Where Quality is a Reality”

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Thomas Wynn & The Believers, w/ Rush Morgan

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CONCERT

Americana/Folk Artist Award Winner Mitch Hayes

Smiley’s Acoustic Café | 111 Augusta St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. FREE Singer-songwriter Mitch Hayes, 2016 Queen City Music Awards Americana/Folk Artist of the Year recipient, performs locally at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe. Besides excellent reviews for “Heroes,” two of Hayes’ songs were recently in the Top 100 of the respected Friday Morning Quarterback Chart: “All Fall Down” and “Look At You.” A passionate civic activist, Hayes is involved with The Konnected Foundation, a Charlottebased nonprofit dedicated to utilizing music and the arts to bring healing and unity to the community. 864-282-8988 smileysacousticcafe.com dougdeutschpr@gmail.com

CONCERT

Chris Botti

Peace Center Concert Hall | 300 S Main St. 8 p.m. | $45-65 A master trumpeter who first picked up the instrument at just 12 years old, Chris Botti has been surrounded by music for the majority of his life. Over his prolific career, he has worked with a wide variety of major artists, ranging from Lady Gaga to Paul Simon. His unique style, sound, and stage presence have earned him a loyal international audience. 864-467-3000 | bit.ly/2mtoW34

FASHION AND BEAUTY

SHE Weekend 2017

TD Convention Center 1 Exposition Drive | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | $4-15 The 10th Annual SHE Weekend is an event full of shopping, creating, learning, tasting, making, laughing, and having a great time. This year marks the 10th Annual SHE Weekend, with more unique vendors, more choices, more activities, and extended hours. 864-235-1073 SHEGreenville.com

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“Million Dollar Quartet”

Centre Stage 501 River St. $20-30, $15 for students with ID 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday Four performances added for this show. The Tony Award-winning musical, “Million Dollar Quartet” is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis. “Million Dollar Quartet” brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale. With a cast of all local actors perfected by director Glenda ManWaring, pristine vocals led by Matt Rexford (also playing Jerry Lee Lewis), and dynamite choreography and co-direction by Paige ManWaring, “Million Dollar Quartet” will transport you back to 1956. centrestage.org

VISUAL ARTS

Art & Light, Fibers of the South

Art & Light Gallery | 16 Aiken St. Sarah Mandell is a Greenville staple and crafting genius. And now she’s upping her game and releasing a new series of felted landscapes that will be exhibited at Art & Light. 864-363-8172 | artandlightgallery.com/blog/

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Exploring Light

Greenville Center for Creative Arts 25 Draper St. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | $285 Investigate the aspects of light in paintings. In painting from life, photographic reference, or invention, painters need to know and be consistent throughout the painting with answers to questions such as: What is the source of your light? What direction is the light coming from? All of these things are necessary to acheive the illusion of depth in painting and will be the primary topics of discussion and exploration in painting during this workshop with William Jameson.

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CONCERT

Laura Story in Concert

6 p.m. | FREE Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Laura Story will perform at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church. It will take place in the parking lot at the corner of Buncombe and Richardson streets in downtown Greenville. The Richardson Street parking garage, located across from the church, is free after 6 p.m. Food and summer refreshments will be available for purchase beginning at 5:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will relocate indoors to Sisk Hall within Buncombe Street United Methodist Church.

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Hagood Mill | 138 Hagood Mill Road noon-3 p.m. | FREE | $5 parking The wheel will be turning and the hills resounding in song at Hagood Mill with an old-time gospel singalong. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and be prepared to belt out all the familiar old gospel songs with Hagood Mill’s heritage singers. visitpickenscounty.com

Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 2 p.m.-4 p.m. | FREE South Carolina children’s author Sheri S. Levy will be celebrating the launch of her new young adult novel, “Starting Over,” the sequel to “Seven Days to Goodbye,” at her launch party at Fiction Addiction. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Books may be purchased online, at the store, or by calling Fiction Addiction. 864-675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

Rolling Waterwheel Gospel Revue

SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Bon Dance Japanese Culture Festival

Japan-America Association of South Carolina McAlister Square | 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive 12:30-4:30 p.m. | FREE Celebrate the end of summer with a Japanese festival. Enjoy taiko drumming with Ronin Taiko, delicious food and snacks, Japanese crafts, games, martial arts demonstrations, traditional Japanese arts, and the Bon Dance, or bon odori, featuring participants in colorful kimono, happi, and yukata. Admission and participation in many activities are free. Tickets can be purchased for food and games. This event is family-friendly and is held indoors in comfortable air conditioning, regardless of weather conditions. 864-626-5507 | jaasc.org jaasctomo@gmail.com

CONCERT

2017 Biltmore Concert Series

Biltmore Estates | 1 Lodge St., Asheville 7:30 p.m. Celebrate summer at Biltmore with the estate’s 21st annual concert series. Aug. 19 will feature Tony Bennett. 866-336-1255 biltmore.com/concerts

Children’s Author Sheri S. Levy

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VISUAL ARTS

Tucanos School Supply Drive

Tucanos Brazilian Grill 1025 Woodruff Road Tucanos Brazilian Grill is hosting a school supply drive for Greenville County Schools and those in need before the academic year. Tucanos’ guests will have the opportunity to drop off school supplies of any kind to benefit the local school district. Those who donate will be given a free Brazilian lemonade coupon to use at their convenience. During the supply drive, Tucanos will also provide free desserts to area teachers with a valid school ID. 864-288-2486 tucanos.com/greenville

Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Aug. 26 | FREE The market features a variety of vendors from around the Upstate selling locally sourced and produced items including produce, dairy, eggs, honey, gifts, clothing, accessories, treats, pastries, and more. The market will also feature free healthy activities such as small-group fitness, health screenings, and cooking demos.

Greenville County Museum of Art | 420 College St. 2-3 p.m. | FREE Join renowned South Carolina carver and artist Grainger McKoy for an engaging look at his exhibition of intricately carved birds and gravity-defying sculptures. 864-546-4064 | gcma.org ebarbee@gcma.org

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Greenville Health System Main Street between Court and Washington streets | Saturdays through Oct. 28 | FREE TD Saturday Market presented by Greenville Health System brings farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood, and other specialty foods to downtown Greenville. This year’s market features the Lowes Foods Front Porch.

Sunset Park |211 Fowler Circle 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | FREE Visit Sunset Park for a solar eclipse viewing party. There will be food trucks on-site, bounce houses, free eclipse viewing glasses (while supplies last), music and giveaways by 99.5 CHUCK FM, and more. This event is free and requires online registration and a parking pass. bit.ly/2uGjDDX

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Sundays at 2: Artist Talk with Grainger McKoy

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Upstate Republican Women’s luncheon Upstate Republican Women Poinsett Club 807 E. Washington St. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $18 members and guest, $20 nonmembers Upstate Republican Women will have associate Lynn Ballard from the Greenville County Council speak about local opportunities with the Greenville County Boards and Commissions. Reservations not made by Aug. 16 will result in an additional charge. UpstateRepublicanWomen.org upstaterepublicanwomen@gmail.com

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THEATER

Broadway Boot Camps

Mauldin Cultural Center 101 East Butler Road 5:30-9 p.m. Lights. Camera. Action. In these one-week camps, youth (grades 2-6 and grades 7-12) will learn the ins and outs of being in show biz. They’ll sing new songs, assess a character and how to portray them, learn how to dance, and finally bring it all together for a Friday production. Classes are taught by local musical director Tim St. Clair II and limited to 30 students. Students should wear comfortable, loose clothing that they can move well in. Camp for second through sixth grade meets 5:30-7 p.m. Camp for seventh through 12th grades meets 7:30-9 p.m. 864-335-4862 bit.ly/2eUkV8X nmartinson@mauldincitysc.com

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Greenville Center for Creative Arts Summer Workshops

25 Draper St. Summer 2017 workshops at GCCA are brimming with creative potential. From one-day concentrated instruction like anatomy for artists, life drawing with Anthony Conway, and three-day immersive experiences like acrylic painting, you’re sure to find a workshop that fits your busy summer schedule. bit.ly/2qGx96U

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Nick Dittmeierhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xxz6hnS-nY & the Sawdusters

Smiley’s Acousticyoutube.com/watch?v=IesjE2McxI4 Café | 111 Augusta St. | 10 p.m. | Free | smileysacousticcafe.com In the increasingly broad world of Americana, it might be hard to pigeonhole the down-the-middle mix of twang and stomp that Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters play. It’s not quite the more gentle recent offerings of Jason Isbell, nor is it the full-on rock barrage that the Drive-By Truckers often unleash. To Dittmeier, though, it’s pretty easy to sum up. “The old term used to be ‘alt-country,’ and that’s still how I think about it in a lot of ways,” he says. “We’re an alternative to the mainstream. The genre of country is a blank slate, and we’re trying to put our spin on it.” And these days, at least as far as country radio is concerned, Dittmeier’s gritty Steve-Earle-style story-songs seem about as far from the mainstream as it gets. “As far as radio goes, I don’t think that’s important,” he says. “Because in 2017 there are so many other options for accessing music. I just like writing about really colorful characters and telling outrageous stories.” —Vincent Harris

FOOD & DRINK

Slow Food Upstate Tapas Cooking Class

Slow Food Upstate The Mediterranean Corner 420P The Parkway, Greer | 6-9:30 p.m. | $65 Learn to make Spanish tapas with Chef Alba Sunyer. Class will start with “welcome tapas,” followed by a hands-on cooking experience and finished with dessert tapas. Class sizes are limited to 30 people per class. Slow Food Upstate will be holding two classes this August led by Chef Alba on Thursday, Aug. 17, and Thursday, Aug. 24. Both member and nonmembers feel free to attend. To reserve your spot for this event, please email Mary White at macarne@clemson.edu. 864-884-3624 | slowfoodupstate.com macarne@clemson.edu

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2017 Biltmore Concert Series

Biltmore Estates | 1 Lodge St., Asheville 7:30 p.m. Celebrate summer at Biltmore with the estate’s 21st annual concert series. Aug. 24 will feature REO Speedwagon. 866-336-1255 | biltmore.com/concerts

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VISUAL ART

Liz Rundorff Smith Exhibit

Furman University, Thompson Art Gallery, Roe Art Building | 3300 Poinsett Highway 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | FREE Liz Rundorff Smith, art school director for Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA), will present “Found Paintings” on the campus of Furman University. Rundorff Smith served as program director for Greenville’s Artisphere arts festival from 2006-16. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday. Reception and talk will be held Aug. 25, 6-7:30 p.m. 864-294-2995 | bit.ly/2uVgZZ3

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CONCERT

PNC Bank Zootunes Concert

$150, VIP $250 ZooTunes is a concert series, hosted by The Greenville Zoo Foundation, and offered in partnership with the

Greenville Zoo, the City of Greenville, and Eleven Events. Aug. 25 will feature The Revivalists and is offered in an intimate and unique setting at the Greenville Zoo. Proceeds benefit the Greenville Zoo Foundation. zootunes.eventbrite.com

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THEATER

“Music of the Night: The Music of Andrew Lloyd

Flat Rock Playhouse | 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC | Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings 8 p.m., matinees Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. | $15-50 The Flat Rock Playhouse 2017 season continues with the legendary music and lyrics of one of musical theater’s greatest composers: Andrew Lloyd Web-

ber. Featuring songs from Broadway sensations like “Evita,” “Cats,” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber” plays on the Mainstage. 828-693-0731 | 866-732-8008 flatrockplayhouse.org

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2017 Biltmore Concert Series

Biltmore Estates 1 Lodge St., Asheville 7:30 p.m. Celebrate summer at Biltmore with the estate’s 21st annual concert series. Aug. 26 will feature the Goo Goo Dolls: Long Way Home Summer Tour 2017 with Special Guest Phillip Phillips. 866-336-1255 biltmore.com/concerts

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India Day Celebration

India Association Of Greenville Downtown Greenville | 300 S. Main St. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | FREE This event will showcase the unique traditions, culture, and cuisines of modern day India, with a keen eye on its glorious heritage. Visitors will get an opportunity to experience a glimpse of India, right here in the Upstate. The objective of this event is to entertain and educate via interactive exhibits, artistic expression, and performances, highlighting the diverse cultures in India. myiag.org | cimamathur@gmail.com | 864-436-0264

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FUNDRAISER

Upstate S.C. Law Enforcement Memorial Softball Tournament

Greer Police Department | Century Park 3605 Brushy Creek Road, Greer | $250/team Public safety agencies from across the Upstate will compete in the softball tournament to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. All money raised goes to support the families of fallen officers in Upstate South Carolina. gallaghersarmy.com/upstate-sc-law-enforcementmemorial-softball-tournament/

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HEALTH AND FITNESS

Women’s Exclusive 5K Training Program for Spinx Runfest

Swamp Rabbit Cafe | 205 Cedar Lane Road | $160 Join a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified run coach for an eight-week 5K training program exclusively for women that are new to running or returning after time off. This program, limited to 25 women, leads up to the Spinx Runfest on Oct. 28. This program can help participants learn about better food choices, overcome training hurdles, uncover easier access to healthy habits, and provide motivation and personal guidance. Wendie Schneider, owner of Pantry Doctor LLC, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, and Tracey Ashall is a certified run coach. There will be group runs Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Swamp Rabbit Café and Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Training begins Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at Swamp Rabbit Café. 864-614-1556 | info@pantrydr.com pantrydr.com/product/womens-exclusive-couchto-5k-program/

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LITERATURE

Book Talk & Signing with Debut Southern Author Leah Weiss

Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 2 p.m. | FREE Southern author Leah Weiss will discuss her debut novel, “If the Creek Don’t Rise,” at a book talk and signing at Fiction Addiction. Leah will be introduced by her friend and fellow author Sue Inman, Greenville author of “Year of the Snake: 1989.” This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served, but please RSVP to Fiction Addiction if you plan to attend. Books can be purchased online, at the store, or by calling Fiction Addiction. 864-675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

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COMMUNITY

TCMU August Events

Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College St. | Free with admission Visit The Children’s Museum of the Upstate for reccurring events like Random Acts of Science, Off the Wall, and Storytime, as well as special one-time events. This month’s events center around the theme of space, with special emphasis on the solar eclipse occuring in August. All events and activites are free with museum admission. tcmupstate.org

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Meet MHAGC

Mental Health America of Greenville County | 429 N. Main St., Ste. 2 FREE Have you heard about the work of CRISISline and other programs of Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) but have never had the chance to see it for yourself? Sign up for an upcoming “Meet MHAGC!” events: Thursday, Aug. 31, 9-10:30 a.m.; Monday, Sept. 11, 1-2:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 21, 9-10:30 a.m.; Monday, Oct. 9, 1-2:30 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 13, 1-2:30 p.m. Learn more about our organization and efforts at an upcoming “Meet MHAGC!” event. Please RSVP with name, organization (if applicable), title ( if applicable), and an email/ phone number. 864-467-3598 MHAGC@MHAGC.org

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Savings End of Summer

Carolina Jamfest, with Maze feat. Frankie Beverly, The Whispers, Betty Wright, and Lenny Williams

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St. 7 p.m. | $65-$100 bonsecoursarena.com

“Silky Soul,” a 1989 gold-selling album by the veteran R&B group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly pretty much sums up their sound. Led by Beverly’s smoothbut-fiery, gospel-influenced voice, Maze has spent the last 41 years scoring hits like “Love Is the Key,” “Back in Stride,” and “Can’t Get Over You,” on the strength of their polished, electronic-soul sound. And they’ve remained a popular live band despite the fact that it’s been over 30 years since their last studio album. “Our fan base is amazing,” says Maze’s co-founder and percussionist Roame Lowry. “We’re still selling out almost everywhere we go. We have a very special relationship with the people who continue to come out and support us.” Lowry credits the band’s longevity with both the music they’ve created and the bond they share as musicians and friends. “We go back to 1976, and I think the only other bands that are still around are Earth, Wind, and Fire and the O’Jays. It’s a true testament to the music and the people. We’re a family,” he says. —Vincent Harris

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Summit for Change

Greenville Young Democrats West End Community Development Center 404 Vardry St. | 1-3:30 p.m. | FREE The Greenville Young Democrats are hosting a summit for all organizations working to bring about progressive change in Greenville and to see how they can work together to push forward their agendas, to make passion into policy. Every organization that attends will have the opportunity to address the summit in three- to five-minute remarks and set up

an information table for their organization. It will be a great chance to network, share the great work they’ve done, and bring others to their cause. Jalen Elrod at 864-915-7020

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Spiritfest

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St. 5 p.m. | $42-$52 Spiritfest 2017 returns to The Well with incredible gospel music and worship. Artists include Tye Tribbett, Tamela Mann, The Rance Allen Group, and Travis Greene. 864-241-3800 bonsecoursarena.com info@bswarena.com

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Fiction Addiction Parents & Grandparents Party

Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 6 p.m. $15/adult, children are free Tickets can be redeemed for $10 off merchandise at the event The store will serve refreshments, talk about new and upcoming children’s books, give recommendations for kids and grandkids, and give away advanced reader editions of children’s books. Be sure to RSVP. 864-675-0540 | fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com

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VISUAL ARTS

SC WaterMedia Exhibit

West Main Artists Co-Op 578 W. Main St., Spartanburg Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE For the first time in more than 10 years, the South Carolina WaterMedia Society’s annual Traveling Exhibit will come to Spartanburg in September 2017 and will be on public display at West Main Artists Co-Op. A private preopening event for donors will be held Sept. 5, and the free public reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, 5-8 p.m. 864-804-6501

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