“The SpongeBob Musical” was part of South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s 2024-2025 season. Since 1987, SCCT has operated with the mission of bringing the experience of theater to children and families across the Upstate.
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Named one of South Carolina’s “10 Best Attractions,” by USA TODAY 10Best and as one of the Top Three Things to Do in Greenville by U.S News & World Report Travel, the Greenville County Museum of Art is home to the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth.
When you visit the GCMA, you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of American art, including one of the world’s best institutional collections of works by America’s most acclaimed living artist, Jasper Johns. The museum’s unrivaled Southern Collection highlights a collection of clay vessels created by the enslaved potter David Drake and one of the largest collections of paintings by William H Johnson outside the Smithsonian And admission is always free!
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David Drake, circa 1800 – circa 1870 butter churn, 1858 alkaline-glazed stoneware 1942
William H. Johnson, 1901 – 1970 Lift Up Thy Voice and Sing, gouache, pen and ink on paper
Andrew Wyeth (1917– 2009) In the Orchard, 1973 watercolor on paper
Fiddlers Convention; photo courtesy of Hagood Mill
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From our editor
In the days following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, beauty appeared amidst the rubble of Asheville’s decimated River Arts District. Artists had begun creating public art with cinder blocks and pieces of metal inscribed with messages of hope—one of the first murals read, “Flood with Love.”
Across Western North Carolina and the Upstate, the arts community stepped up and stepped in to help with relief efforts. Arts organizations and performing spaces became drop off sites. The Peace Center in Greenville collected canned goods and the Upcountry History Museum gathered books and arts supplies for children in Western North Carolina.
Museums and galleries have displayed work by affected artists. The Spartanburg Art Museum’s recent exhibit, “Displaced: The Resilience and Resurgence of Artists Affected by Hurricane Helene.” featured moving pieces created by Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina artists. Visitors to First Presbyterian Church’s new gallery took in “Resilience: Asheville Artist Exhibit,” where they had the opportunity to buy the pieces.
As the arts community continues to respond by supporting, rebuilding and creating—we can show our support to them by taking in the shows, concerts, exhibits, and festivals we are so fortunate to have.
Claire Billingsley
Peace Center (select shows)
Children’s Theatre (MainStage shows)
The Warehouse Theatre
Greenville Symphony
Greenville Theatre
SC
Greenville Chorale
GREENVILLE
“Dinosaurs: The Land of Fire and Ice” exhibit; photo courtesy of Upcountry History Museum
Theaters & Performing Arts
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
640 N. Academy St., Greenville bonsecoursarena.com
Centre Stage
501 River St., Greenville centrestage.com
Mauldin Cultural Center
101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org
Mountain Theatre Company
507 Chestnut St., Highlands mountaintheatre.com
Peace Center
300 S. Main St., Greenville peacecenter.org
South Carolina Children’s Theatre
153 Augusta St., Greenville scchildrenstheatre.org
The Warehouse Theatre 37 Augusta St., Greenville warehousetheatre.com
Museums
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
300 College St., Greenville tcmupstate.org
Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St., Greenville gcma.org
Sigal Music Museum
516 Buncombe St., Greenville sigalmusicmuseum.org
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe St., Greenville upcountryhistory.org
Good Art Co. 10 Central Ave., Greenville getgoodart.co
Greenville Center for Creative Arts
101 Abney St., Greenville artcentergreenville.org
Grand Bohemian A rt Gallery 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville grandbohemiangallery.com
M et ropolitan Arts C oun cil
16 Augusta St., Greenville greenvillearts.com
S po onbill Gallery 1292 Pendleton St., Greenville spoonbillgallery.com
Wild Hare Gallery 212 N. Poinsett Highway, Travelers Rest wildharegallery.com
APRIL
Now-April 23
Exhibit: Emma Hartman: “Sign of the Times” Times vary. Community Gallery, Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. artcentergreenville.org
Now-April 26
“Natural Impact — Works on Paper Eco-Exhibition” Times vary. Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
Now-April 27
Exhibit: “D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Memory Lives On”
Times vary. Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Now-May 25
Exhibit: “Bob Ray: Suit Yourself” Times vary. Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St., Greenville. gcma.org
Now-May 25
Exhibit: “Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful” Times vary. Upcountry
History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Now-Sept. 7
Exhibit: “Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson” Times vary. Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Now-continuing
Exhibit: “Art and Artists of South Carolina: Three Mighty Gamecocks” Times vary. Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St., Greenville. gcma.org
April 1-5
“Sense and Sensibility” 7:30 p.m., Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville. bju.edu/events/calendar/
Emma Hartman Herlad, “Graphite on Paper 2023”; photo courtesy of GCCA
“Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson“ exhibit; photo courtesy of Upcounty History Museum.
April 2
“An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio” 7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
April 3
Neighborhood Nights: Free exhibits and programming for families
5:30-8:30 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
April 3
Vox Cor Trio (duo version)
7:30-9:30 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
April 4-May 28
Exhibit: Lindsay Godin and Ana Vizcarra Rankin — “Beyond the Edge: Claiming Space” Times vary. Main Gallery,
Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. artcentergreenville.org
April 4-20
“King James” Times vary. Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville. warehousetheatre.com
April 4-13
“Listen: A Choose Your Own Adventure Mystery Play” Times vary. South Carolina
Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville. scchildrenstheatre.org
April 4
First Fridays: Featuring South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities
6-9 p.m., The Artistry Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
April 4
First Fridays Yoga Noon-1 p.m., Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
April 4
“Vivace! 2025,” Greenville Chorale 6 p.m., Younts Center at Furman University, 2005 Rugby Road, Greenville. greenvillechorale.org
“Tapestry of Song,” Greenville Youth Chorale 3 p.m., Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
April 13
Jason Isbell and the 00 Unit
7 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
April 13
Distinguished Lecture Series: Tom Strange — “Southern Exposure: Harpsichords and Pianos in the American South, 1740-1860”
3 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
P hoto courtesy of Centre Stage
April 14
AHBC Forum Event: “Jonathan Darman: Landslide LBJ and Ronald Reagan” 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 S. Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
April 15
NOMAD Mobile Art presents Coffee Mug Class at Artistry
6:30-8:30 p.m., The Artistry Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
April 16
Lunchbox Learning Lecture Series
Noon, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
April 17
Iliana Rose Cuban Jazz Band
7:30-9:30 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
April 17
Greenville County Historical Society Lecture Series: “Vardry McBee: The Father of Greenville”
6:30-7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Main St., Greenville. greenvillehistory.org
April 17-19
Living Gallery: “This Same Jesus” Times vary. Rodeheaver Auditorium, Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville. bju.edu/events/calendar/
April 22-27
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
April 23
April Tea at Sigal Music Museum
3-4:30 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
April 24
Three Guitar Perspectives
7:30-9:30 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
April 24
“My Life Sounds Like a Poem: An Evening with Glenis Redmond”
7:30 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
April 25-26
“Snow White & Her Fairytale Friends,” Carolina Ballet Theatre Times vary. Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
April 25-May 18
“Matilda: The Musical” Times vary. South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville. scchildrenstheatre.org
Three Guitar Perspectives; photo courtesy of Sigal Music Museum
Mauldin Blues and Jazz; photo courtesy of Mauldin Cultural Center
May 3
Art Bash: Celebrating 10 Years at GCCA
Noon-8 p.m., Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. artcentergreenville.org
May 4
“Ye Shall Have a Song,” Greenville Chorale
6 p.m., Sanctuary at First Baptist Church Greenville, 847 Cleveland St., Greenville. greenvillechorale.org
May 4
“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” Greenville Symphony Orchestra
7 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
May 4
“Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock Live”
1 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
May 4
Launch Party: “A Showcase of South African Art”
2-5 p.m., Barn at Original Stall Three Studio, 1355 Cedar Valley Farm, Laurens. stallthreestudio.com
May 5-Ongoing
Exhibit: “A Showcase of South African Art” Times vary. Greenville Showroom, Stall Three Studio, 109 Brookway Drive, Greenville. stallthreestudio.com
May 6
Spring Concert, Greenville County Youth Orchestra
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
May 8
Linkin Park: “From Zero World Tour”
7:30 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
May 8
Jazz All-Stars, Fine Arts Center
7:30 p.m., Genvieve’s, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
May 9
“The R&B Invitation Tour”
8 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
May 9
Connections Cafe: “South Carolina History: The Catawba and the Cherokee”
2 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
May 10
Music on the Mountain 2-6 p.m., Table Rock State Park, 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens. southcarolinaparks.com
May 10-11
Season Finale: “Beethoven and Brazil,” Greenville Symphony Orchestra Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
“A Showcase of South African Art” featuring Sentient XII, a drypoint print by Laurel Holmes
Ballet's original romantic comedy, based on the classic Cervantes novel—a highenergy, sunny romp through the Spanish countryside.
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PEACE CENTER
May 13-18
“Back to the Future: The Musical” Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
May 15
Greenville County Historical Society Lecture Series: “Pictorial History of Falls Park”
6:30-7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Washington St., Greenville. greenvillehistory.org
May 17
Breaking Benjamin + Staind: Awaken the Fallen Tour
7 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
May 18
Distinguished Lecture Series: Keith Groover — “How to Make a Modern Musical Instrument”
3 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
May 19
Punch Brothers
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
May 21
Lunchbox Learning Lecture Series
Noon, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
May 22
Danielle Knox and Jon Grier
7:30-9:30 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
May 23
Concert Series:
Amp’d Up Fridays
6:30-9:30 p.m., Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
mauldinculturalcenter.org
May 24-25
“Bach Inspired with violist Kathryn Dey,” Greenville Symphony Orchestra Times vary. Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville.
peacecenter.org
May 24-Sept. 21
Exhibit: “Dinosaurs: The Land of Fire and Ice” Times vary. Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
May 28
Styx & Kevin Cronin and Don Felder: “Brotherhood of Rock Tour”
6:45 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
May 28
May Tea at Sigal Music Museum
3-4:30 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
Greenville Center for Creative Arts Annual Showcase
May 30-June 15
“Enemy of the People” Times vary. Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville. warehousetheatre.com
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May 30
Concert Series: Amp’d Up Fridays 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org
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May 31-June 1
“Don Quixote,” International Ballet Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
JUNE
June 2-Aug. 9 The Carrie Burns Brown Art School: Summer 2025 Session Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. greenvilleartcenter.org
Warehouse Theatre; photo by Escobar Photography
June 4
Chris Stapleton’— “AllAmerican Road Show Tour” 7 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
June 5-29
“Sister Act” Times vary. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. greenvilletheatre.org
June 5
Neighborhood Nights: Free exhibits and programming for families 5:30-8:30 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
June 6-17
Chatauqua: History Comes Alive Festival Various times and locations. historycomesalive.org
June 6-July 23
Exhibit: Jessica Swank and Kate Burke — “Performative Practices” Times vary. Main Gallery, Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. artcentergreenville.org
June 6
First Fridays: Featuring Carolina Muse Literary & Arts Magazine
6-9 p.m., The Artistry Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
June 6
First Fridays Yoga Noon-1 p.m., Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
June 6
Concert Series: Amp’d Up Fridays 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mauldin
Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org
June 10-15
“Some Like it Hot” Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
June 12
Connections Cafe: “Avengers: Endgame — The Exhibition”
2 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
June 13
Concert Series: Amp’d Up Fridays 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mauldin
Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org
June 14
Live Music hosted by Keith Harris
7-11 p.m., The Artistry Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
June 14
Music on the Mountain 2-6 p.m., Table Rock State Park, 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens. southcarolinaparks.com
June 18
Lunchbox Learning Lecture Series
Noon, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
South Carolina Children’s Theatre; photo by Escobar Photography
June 19-22
“Dixie’s Tupperware Party” Times vary. Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
June 20-29
“Murder, Plain and Simple” Times vary. Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville. centerstage.org
June 20
Concert Series: Amp’d Up Fridays
6:30-9:30 p.m., Mauldin
Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org
First Fridays: Featuring Carolina Muse Literary & Arts Magazine
6-9 p.m., The Artistry Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
July 4
Concert Series: Amp’d Up Fridays 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mauldin
Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org
“Daydreamers & Other Nightmares” group exhibit coming to Greenville Center for Creative Arts.
July 7
Elvis Costello & The Imposters
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
July 8-13
“Life of Pi” Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
July 10
Connections Cafe: “South Carolina History: The American Revolution” 2 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
July 11-Aug. 27
Group exhibition curated by Brad Silk: “Daydreamers & Other Nightmares” Times vary. Community Gallery, Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. artcentergreenville.org
July 11
Concert Series:
Amp’d Up Fridays
6:30-9:30 p.m., Mauldin
Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org
July 12
Music on the Mountain 2-6 p.m., Table Rock State Park, 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens. southcarolinaparks.com
July 16
Lunchbox Learning Lecture Series
Noon, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
July 17
Luke Bryan: “Country Song Came on Tour”
7 p.m., Bon Secours
Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
July 18
Concert Series:
Amp’d Up Fridays
6:30-9:30 p.m., Mauldin
Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org
July 24-Aug. 10
“Million Dollar Quartet” Times vary. Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville. centrestage.org
July 25
Concert Series:
Amp’d Up Fridays
6:30-9:30 p.m., Mauldin
Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org
July 29
Ryan Adams: “Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour”
8 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
July 31
The Swell Season: “2025 North American Tour”
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
AUGUST
Aug. 1-Sept. 24
Exhibit: 10th Annual Showcase of GCCA
Member Artists and Brandon Fellows Times vary. Main Gallery, Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. artcentergreenville.org
Aug. 1
First Fridays: Featuring Joseph Smolin solo exhibit
6-9 p.m., The Artistry Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
Aug. 3
Neighborhood Nights: Free family exhibits and programming
5:30-8:30 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
First Fridays: Featuring Joseph Smolin; photo courtesy of The Artistry Gallery
Aug. 5-10
“Kimberly Akimbo: A New Musical” Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Aug. 7
Neighborhood Nights: Free exhibits and programming for families
5:30-8:30 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Aug. 9
Music on the Mountain 2-6 p.m., Table Rock State Park, 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens. southcarolinaparks.com
Aug. 14
Connections Cafe: “ReWa: The Anniversary Exhibition”
2 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Aug. 15-31
“Prince of Egypt” Times vary. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org
Aug. 20
Lunchbox Learning Lecture Series
Noon, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Aug. 23
Shinedown: “Dance, Kid, Dance Tour”
7 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
Aug. 25-Dec. 19
The Carrie Burns Brown Art School: Fall 2025 Session Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. greenvilleartcenter.org
Aug. 28-31
“Red” Times vary. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. greenvilletheatre.org
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 5-Oct. 29
ArtFields Jr. Traveling Exhibition Times vary. Community Gallery, Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. artcentergreenville.org
Sept. 6
First Fridays: Featuring Lisa Cyckowski, Jose Romero and Talon
6-9 p.m., The Artistry Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
Sept. 11
Connections Cafe: “Dinosaurs: The Land of Fire and Ice”
2 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Sept. 12-13
SOOIE. Mauldin BBQ Cook-Off Times vary. Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org
Sept. 12-28
“A Chorus Line” Times vary. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. greenvilletheatre.org
Sept. 12
Los Tigres del Norte 8:30 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
Sept. 13
Music on the Mountain
2-6 p.m., Table Rock State Park, 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens. southcarolinaparks.com
Sept. 17-Oct. 18
“Raices:” Annual Hispanic Alliance Exhibition Times vary. Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
Sept. 17
Lunchbox Learning Lecture Series Noon, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Sept. 19-Oct. 12
“Gutenberg! The Musical!” Times vary. Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville. warehousetheatre.com
Sept. 20-Feb. 1
Exhibit: “War Dogs” Times vary. Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Sept. 30
Melissa Ethridge
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
OCTOBER
Oct. 2
Neighborhood Nights: Free exhibits and programming for families
5:30-8:30 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Oct. 3-5
“Greenville Theatre 100 Years of Stories: In Concert” Times vary. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. greenvilletheatre.org
Oct. 3-Nov. 26
Exhibit: Melissa Haviland — “The Flood” Times vary. Main Gallery, Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. artcentergreenville.org
Oct. 3
First Fridays: “Ever Evolving: Imposter to Inspiration” group exhibit 6-9 p.m., The Artistry Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
Oct. 3
First Fridays Yoga
Noon-1 p.m., Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
Oct. 3
Friday Flicks
Showing begins at dusk, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org
Oct. 4
“The Blues is Alright Tour” 7 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
Oct. 9
Connections Cafe: “War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You”
2 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Oct. 9-12
“Noises Off” Times vary. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org
Oct. 10
Friday Flicks
Showing begins at
dusk, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org
Oct. 11
Music on the Mountain 2-6 p.m., Table Rock State Park, 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens. southcarolinaparks.com
Oct. 15
Lunchbox Learning Lecture Series
Noon, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Oct. 16
Keith Urban: “High and Alive World Tour” 7 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
Oct. 17-Nov. 2
“Clue: On Stage” Times vary. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. greenvilletheatre.org
Oct. 17
Friday Flicks
Begins at dusk, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheatre, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org
Melissa Haviland exhibit coming to GCCA.
SPARTANBURG
Bluegrass Spartanburg series: Blue Highway; photo courtesy of Spartanburg Philharmonic
Theaters & Performing Arts
Chapman Cultural Center
200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg chapmanculturalcenter.org
Proud Mary Theater
578 W. Main St., Spartanburg proudmarytheatre.com
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
385 N. Church St., Spartanburg crowdpleaser.com Spartanburg Little Theatre
200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg spartanburglittletheatre.com
Twichell Auditorium
580 E. Main St., Spartanburg converse.edu
Museums
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
130 Magnolia St., Spartanburg tcmupstate.org
Spartanburg
Art Museum
200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg spartanburgartmuseum.org
Galleries
Art Lounge 14010 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg shopartlounge.com
Artists Collective Spartanburg
578 W. Main St., Spartanburg artistscollectivespartanburg.org
Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg
200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg artistsguildspartanburg.org
Isabel Forbes
Studio & Gallery
1000 S. Pine St., Spartanburg isabelforbes.com
The Johnson Collection
154 W. Main St., Spartanburg thejohnsoncollection.org
Mayfair
Art Studios
1885 Hayne St., Spartanburg mayfairartstudios.org
Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College
400 Blackman Music Circle, Spartanburg converse.edu/venue/millikenart-gallery
The Ridge Gallery
146 E. Main St., Spartanburg theridgegallery.com
Richardson
Family Art Gallery
130 Memorial Drive, Spartanburg wofford.edu/studentexperiences/arts-culture/ museum-gallery
SPARTANBURG DIRECTORY
Oye Studios houses a group of 12 fine artists and designers.
Spring Show March 29, 2025
Open Studios November 8 - 9, 2025
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Painting by Glory Day Loflin, sculpture by James McSharry
Photo credit: Katie Fenske, 2023
APRIL
Now-April 4
Exhibit: “All the Small Things” Times vary. The Johnson Collection, 154 W. Main St., Spartanburg. thejohnsoncollection.org
Now-April 5
2025 Converse Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition Times vary. Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College, 400 Blackman Music Circle, Spartanburg. converse.edu/venue/milliken-art-gallery/
Now-June 6
Exhibit: 2024 Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts Times vary. Richardson Family Art Gallery
at Wofford College, 130 Memorial Drive, Spartanburg.
12:15-1:15 p.m., CyrillWestside Library, 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
April 4-5
Hub City Hog Fest Times vary. Downtown Spartanburg. hubcityhogfest.com
April 4-6
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” Times vary. Spartanburg Youth Theatre at Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgyouththeatre.com
April 9-11
Artisan MADE Times vary. Reinvintage Warehouse, 1201 Union St., Spartanburg. reinvintagewarehouse.com/ artisan-made
April 11-13
“Waiting for You: A Musical Comedy” Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg. chapmanculturalcenter.org
April 12
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 8 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com/events
April 16
Edgewise
12:15-1:15 p.m., CyrillWestside Library, 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
April 17-June 30
Exhibit: “An Endless Glance: The Works of Bailie Bailie, David Linn, and SAM’s own Permanent Collection” Times vary. Spartanburg Art Museum, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.. spartanburgartmuseum.org
April 17
Spartanburg Art Walk
5-8 p.m., Participating galleries, Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.org
Cellosmith coming to Cyrill-Westside Library on behlf of Spartanburg Philharmoic; photo courtesy of Cellosmith
April 24
Bluegrass Spartanburg series: Blue Highway 8-10:30 p.m., Chapman
Cultural Center, 200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
April 26-27
Open Doors Studio Tour Times vary. Solomon Gallery, The Artists Collective Spartanburg, 578 W. Main St., Spartanburg. artistscollectivespartanburg.org
April 26
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” 8 p.m., Spartanburg
Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com/events
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band coming to Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium; photo courtesy of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
April 26
Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” Spartanburg Philharmonic season finale
7-8:30 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
April 27
Spring Concert, Spartanburg Youth Orchestra
3-5 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
April 29
Concert: Benatar & Giraldo 7 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com/events
MAY
May 2-11
“The Full Monty” Times vary. Spartanburg Little Theatre, 200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg. spartanburglittletheatre.com
May 3
Concert: Houndmouth 8 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com/events
May 6
“Shen Yun 2025: An Experience of Beauty and Grace” 7:30 p.m., Spartanburg
Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com/events
May 15
Spartanburg Art Walk 5-8 p.m., Participating galleries, Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.org
May 23
“An Acoustic Evening with John Anderson” 7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com/events
May 31
GardenArts Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens, 1050 Willis Road, Spartanburg. @gardenarts2025
JUNE
June 19
Spartanburg Art Walk 5-8 p.m., Participating galleries, Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.org
Spartanburg Art Walk to feature artists such as Julia Burr (exhibit titled “try not to trip”); photo courtesy of Spartanburg Art Museum
June 27
Travis Tritt
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com/events
JULY
July 11-25
“Escape to Margaritaville” Times vary. Spartanburg Little Theatre, 200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg. spartanburglittletheatre.com
July 17-Sept. 30
Exhibit: “The Art and Music of Flournoy Holmes” Times vary. Spartanburg Art Museum, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgartmuseum.org
July 17
Spartanburg Art Walk
5-8 p.m., Participating galleries, Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.org
AUGUST
Aug. 21
Spartanburg Art Walk
5-8 p.m., Participating galleries, Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.org
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 13
Spartanburg
Philharmonic Season Premiere 7 p.m., Twichell
Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Sept. 18
Spartanburg Art Walk
5-8 p.m., Participating galleries, Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.org
Sept. 26
Spartanburg
Philharmonic: Cafe Music
5:30-7:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
OCTOBER
Oct. 11
The Kruger Brothers with Spartanburg Philharmonic
7 p.m., Twichell
Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Oct. 16
Spartanburg Art Walk
5-8 p.m., Participating galleries, Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.org
Oct. 24
“Phantom of the Opera:” Silent film accompanied by Spartanburg Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
5:30-7:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Spartanburg Philharmonic with music by Florence Price; photo courtesy of Spartanburg Philharmonic
ANDERSON/ OCONEE/PICKENS
Photo courtesy of Anderson Arts Center
Theaters & Performing Arts
Anderson University Henderson Auditorium
316 Boulevard, Anderson andersonuniversity.edu
Brooks Cen ter for the Performing Arts 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson clemson.edu
El ectric Ci ty Playhouse
514 N. Murray Ave., Anderson ecplayhouse.com
Oco nee Community Theatre 8001 Utica St., Seneca oconeetheatre.org
Picke ns County Performing Arts Center
314 W. Main St., Liberty pickenstheater.com
Walhalla Perf orming Arts Center
101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla walhallapac.com
Museums
Anderson County Mu seu m
202 E. Greenville St., Anderson andersoncountymuseum.sc.gov
Bertha Lee Strick land Cul tural Museum
208 W. South Second St., Seneca senecacitymuseums.org
Bowie Arts Center Erskine College, 7 Bonner St., Due West (Abbeville County) erskine.edu/venue/bowie-arts-center
Times vary. Main Gallery, Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal St., Anderson. andersonarts.org
Sept. 6-Oct. 4
Exhibit: Erica Walker Times vary. Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal St., Anderson. andersonarts.org
Sept. 6
Sean Dietrich, multiinstrumentalist, novelist and stand-up storyteller 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience; photo courtesy of Walhalla Performing Arts Center
Sept. 10-12
South Carolina Watermedia Society
Juror Workshop
Times vary. Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal St., #6, Anderson. andersonarts.org
Sept. 12-Oct. 17
South Carolina Watermedia Society Exhibit
Times vary. Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal St., #6, Anderson. andersonarts.org
Sept. 12
Dirty Logic: The No. 1 Steely Dan Tribute Band 7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Sept. 19-Oct. 24
Exhibit: “Annual Members Show”
Times vary. Blue Ridge Arts Center, 111 E. South Second St., Seneca. blueridgeartscenter.com
Sept. 20
South Carolina Old Time Fiddlers Convention 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens. visithagoodmill.com
OCTOBER
Oct. 12-Nov. 1
Exhibit: Craft Beer
Label Art
Times vary. Main Gallery, Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal St., Anderson. andersonarts.org
Oct. 17-26
“Wait Until Dark” Times vary. Electric City Playhouse, 514 N. Murray Ave., Anderson. ecplayhouse.com
Oct. 17
“The Stranger: A Tribute to Billy Joel” 7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Exhibit: “Of Hand and Earth,” Hitomi and Takuro Shibata Times vary. Penland Gallery, 3135 Conley Ridge Road, Penland. penland.org/gallery
Now-April 20
Exhibit: “A Natural Influence” Times vary. Southern Highland Craft Guild at Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville. southernhighlandguild.org
Now-April 26
18th Annual
Blacksmith Exhibition Times vary. Kokol Gallery at Toe River Arts, 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine. toeriverarts.org
Now-April 26
Exhibit: “Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs” Times vary. The Bascom, 506 S. Sterling St., Morgan. thebascom.org
Now-May 5
Exhibit: “Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene” Times vary. Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. ashevilleart.org
Now-May 10
Exhibit: “Holding Water,” by resident artist Tom Schram Times vary. The Bascom, 506 S. Sterling St., Morgan. thebascom.org
Now-May 30
Exhibit: “Greetings from Asheville: Tourism and Transformation in the Postcard Age” Times vary. Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. ashevilleart.org
Now-May 30
Exhibit: “Anti Form” Times vary. Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. ashevilleart.org
Now-June 7
Exhibit: “El Puente,” Cristina Cordova, Ada del Pilar Ortiz, Luis Gabriel Sanabria and Jaime Suarez Times vary. Penland Gallery, 3135 Conley Ridge Road, Penland. penland.org/gallery
Now-July 28
Exhibit: “Flora Symbolica” Times vary. Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. ashevilleart.org
April 3
Concert: WindSync 7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. tryonarts.org
April 3
Wortham Student Series: “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
“Fragments of Duality” by Patrick Treharne as part of the Emergence Exhibit at Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.
April 3
Live on Screen: “Nye,” presented by National Theatre Live 5 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
April 4
First Friday Art Crawl 5-8 p.m., Downtown Boone at participating galleries. watauga-arts.org
April 5
Carpool: The Ultimate Cars Tribute Band 7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
April 5-6
Asheville Junior Theater presents, “Shrek JR.” Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
April 9-June 2
Exhibit: “Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-Based Art” Times vary. Haywood County Arts Council, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. haywoodarts.org
April 10-12
“MJ: The Illusion: Reliving the King of Pop” Times vary. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. flatrockplayhouse.org
April 11
Concert: “An Evening of Worship with Jamie Grace” 7:30 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. smokymountainarts.com
April 12
Scribes on Stage Series: “Lies and Pies” 7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
April 16-July 13
Exhibit: “Coatlicue & Las Meninas: The Stanford Edition” Times vary. Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. ashevilleart.org
April 16
Quartetto Gelato 7 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
April 19
Concert: Gnarly Fingers 7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
April 22
Concert: Klezmer Cine 7 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Asheville Art Museum’s “Asheville Strong” installation
April 24-26
“The Civil War: The Musical Story of Us” 7 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin.
smokymountainarts.com
April 25-May 17
“Cats”
Times vary. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. flatrockplayhouse.org
April 25
Songs and Stories with Roger McGuinn 7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. tryonarts.org
April 25
Concert: The Tannahill Weavers
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville.
worthamarts.org
April 26-27
Paperhand Puppet Project presents, “Earth & Sky: A Great Gathering for All Beings” Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville.
worthamarts.org
April 26-July 13
Exhibit: “Patience Makes Perfect” Times vary. Southern
Highland Craft Guild at Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville. southernhighlandguild.org
April 26-Aug. 16
Photography Residency Exhibition: Margaret Holland Adams Times vary. The Bascom, 506 S. Sterling St., Morgan. thebascom.org
April 26
Live on Screen: “Le Nozze di Figaro,” presented by Metropolitan Opera 1 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
MAY
May 1-19
369 Monologue and Short Play Festival Part 3: “Hell and High Water” Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
May 2-4
“Matilda: The Musical” Times vary. Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
May 2
First Friday Art Crawl 5-8 p.m., Downtown Boone at participating galleries. watauga-arts.org
May 8
Live on Screen: “Munch: Love, Ghosts, and Lady Vampires,” presented by GAOS
5 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
May 9-11
“Annie: The Musical” Times vary. Wortham
Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
May 9-18
“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” Times vary. Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St. Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
May 11
Concert: Steep Canyon Rangers
4 p.m., Highlands
Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
May 17
Live on Screen: “Salome,” presented by Metropolitan Opera 1 p.m., Highlands
Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
May 19
Concert: Brothers of the Heart
7 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. smokymountainarts.com
May 23-June 1
“Our Town” Times vary. Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville. parkwayplayhouse.com
May 24
Peacock Rhythm & Arts Festival
Noon, Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
May 29
Live on Screen: “Perugino: Eternal Renaissance,” presented by GAOS
5 p.m., Highlands
Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
May 31
Live on Screen: “Il Barbiere di Siviglia,” presented by Metropolitan Opera 1 p.m., Highlands
Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
JUNE
June 1
Concert: Glory Crampton and 3 Tenors
4 p.m., Highlands
Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
June 4
Artist Series & Exhibit: Chunbei Daisy Schenone 5:30-7:30 p.m., Iredell Arts Council, 203 S. Meeting St., Statesville. iredellcountyarts.org
June 4-28
Exhibit: “Form” Times vary. Haywood County Arts Council, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. haywoodarts.org
June 6-July 5
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Times vary. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. flatrockplayhouse.org
June 6
The Coalminers present, “Always Loretta” 7:30 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. smokymountainarts.com
June 6
First Friday Art Crawl 5-8 p.m., Downtown Boone at participating galleries. watauga-arts.org
June 7
Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience 7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
June 13-14
“A Shiver in the Pines: A Dance Music Drama” Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
June 14
The Fine Colombians: A Tribute to Steely Dan 7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
June 19-22 Boonerang Music & Arts Festival Times vary. Downtown Boone. boonerangfest.com
June 19
Live on Screen: “Florence & the Uffizi Gallery” presented by GAOS 5 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
June 20-July 6
“Matilda: The Musical” Times vary. Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville. parkwayplayhouse.com
June 21-July 19
Exhibit: “Thrown Together: Established Makers in Clay” Times vary. Toe River Arts, 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine. toeriverarts.org
June 27-28; July 11-12
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
7 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin.
smokymountainarts.com
JULY
July 4
First Friday Art Crawl
5-8 p.m., Downtown Boone at participating galleries. watauga-arts.org
July 5
Concert: Missy Raines and Allegheny
7:30 p.m., Stecoah Valley Cultural Center, 121 School House Road, Robbinsville. stecoahvalleycenter.com
July 18
Concert: Rodney Marsalis’ Philadelphia Big Brass
7:30 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
July 18
Liverpool Mania: Premiere Beatles Tribute 7:30 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. smokymountainarts.com
July 18-27
“Kiss Me, Kate” Times vary. Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
July 19-Oct. 5
Exhibit: “An Organic Edge” Times vary. Southern Highland Craft Guild at Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville. southernhighlandguild.org
July 20
Concert: The Modern Gentlemen
4 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsartcenter.com
July 24-Aug. 23
“The Play That Goes Wrong” Times vary. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. flatrockplayhouse.org
“Forms of Inspiration: Ceramic Artists of The Bascon Clay Symposium” exhibit; photo courtesy of The Bascom
July 30-Sept. 1
Exhibit: “Chiaroscuro” Times vary. Haywood County Arts Council, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. haywoodarts.org
AUGUST
Aug. 1-10
“Bloodletting in These Hills” Times vary. Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville. parkwayplayhouse.com
Aug. 1
First Friday Art Crawl 5-8 p.m., Downtown Boone at participating galleries. watauga-arts.org
Aug. 2-Sept. 6
Exhibit: “Asheville Printmakers” Times vary. Toe River Arts, 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine. toeriverarts.org
Aug. 2
Harvest Moon: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
Aug. 2
Concert: Bluegrass music by The Special Consensus 7:30 p.m., Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, 121 School House Road, Robbinsville. stecoahvalleycenter.com
Aug. 6
The Glenn Miller Orchestra 7 p.m., Wortham Center for Performing Arts, 18
Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Aug. 7-23
“Dear God” Times vary. Wortham Center for Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Aug. 23-Jan. 3
Exhibit: “Chatov: A Retrospective of Works by Roman, Constantin, and Marc Chatov” Times vary. The Bascom, 506 S. Sterling St., Morgan. thebascom.org
Aug. 23
Scribes on Stage Series: “An Evening of Appalachian Tales” 7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
Aug. 23
Concert: Bluegrass music by Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road 7:30 p.m., Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, 121 School House Road, Robbinsville. stecoahvalleycenter.com
Aug. 30-Nov. 29
Exhibit: “Forms of Inspiration: Ceramic Artists of The Bascom Clay Symposium” Times vary. The Bascom, 506 S. Sterling St., Morgan. thebascom.org
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 1-30
Exhibit: Hispanic Heritage Month Art Show Times vary. McDowell County Arts Council, 50 S. Main St., Marion. mcdowellarts.org
“Chatov: A Retrospective of Works by Roman, Constantin, and Marc Chatov” exhibit; photo courtesy of The Bascom
Sept. 3-Oct. 27
Exhibit: “Layers” Times vary. Haywood County Arts Council, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. haywoodarts.com
Sept. 5-7
“The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe” Times vary. Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. smokymountainarts.com
Sept. 5-28
“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” Times vary. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. flatrockplayhouse.org
Sept. 5
First Friday Art Crawl
5-8 p.m., Downtown Boone at participating galleries. watauga-arts.org
Sept. 6
Firecracker Jazz Band
7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
Sept. 13
Terry Barber performs the music of Queen 7:30 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsartcenter.com
Sept. 20-Oct. 18
Exhibit: “Shoes: Storytellers of Our Lives” Times vary. Toe River
Arts, 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine. toeriverarts.org
Sept. 27
Concert: Brubeck Brothers Quartet
7:30 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsartcenter.com
OCTOBER
Oct. 1-31
Exhibit: “Not Your Grandma’s Quilt Show” Times vary. Cherokee County Arts Council, 33 Valley River Ave., Murphy. cherokeeartscouncil.org
Oct. 1
Artist Series & Exhibit: Danny Malboef
5:30-7:30 p.m., Iredell Arts Council, 203 S. Meeting St., Statesville. iredellcountyarts.org
Oct. 3-12
“Wrong Window” Times vary. Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
Oct. 3
First Friday Art Crawl
5-8 p.m., Downtown Boone at participating galleries. watauga-arts.org
Oct. 10-19
“Arsenic and Old Lace” Times vary. Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville. parkwayplayhouse.com
Oct. 10-26
“Autumn at the Opry” Times vary. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. flatrockplayhouse.org
Oct. 11-Dec. 28
Exhibit: “Kaleidoscope Whimsy” Times vary. Southern Highland Craft Guild at Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville. southernhighlandguild.org
Oct. 16
Concert: Isaac Hadden Organ Trio 7:30 p.m., Iredell Arts Council, 203 S. Meeting St., Statesville. iredellcountyarts.org
Oct. 18
Annual Harvest Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, 121 School House Road, Robbinsville. stecoahvalleycenter.com
Oct. 25
Scribes on Stage Series: “Stage Fright” 7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
Oct. 30
Concert: Dr. Bacon
7:30 p.m., Iredell Arts Council, 203 S. Meeting St., Iredell. iredellcountyarts.org
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Title:
“The Majestic Peacock”
Medium: Oil painting
Size: 30'' x 30''
Title:
“Five in the Afternoon”
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 36'' x 24''
Title: “Rainbow Row”
Medium: Oil pastel
Size: 24'' x 18''
CECE BURNETT
Cece Burnett Art Studio at Art Crossing 154 Riverplace, Suite 112, Greenville @cecesburnettart
Artist Profile:
Cece Burnett produces dramatic paintings that engage one’s emotions through bold brush strokes and a strong use of color. New energies emerge and collide as the painting progresses. Visually, her work is about relationships with color. Emotionally, it is a response to nature, travel, conversations and the glamour that is all around us if we just pay attention. She conveys the sparkle she sees in everyday objects to the viewer. Each painting starts with a vision but the brushes, palette knives and paint evolve it into a piece of art.
RICO
Oye Studios
37 E. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville christopherrico.com
Artist Profile:
Christopher Rico has exhibited in commercial galleries in New Orleans, Los Angeles and New York City, as well as in the Spartanburg Art Museum and at university galleries. Former and current gallery representation includes Bill Lowe Gallery, Pryor Fine Art, Lyons Wier Gallery and Kasper Contemporary. His work can be found on Artsy.net and 1stDibbs.com.
CRAIG RAGSDALE
Craig Ragsdale Studio
101 Abney St., Studio 13, Greenville craigragsdale.com
Artist Profile:
A native of the Upstate, Craig Ragsdale’s artwork includes mixed-media paintings inspired by the natural world from across the Southeast. He paints and works from his studio inside Greenville Center for Creative Arts in the Village of West Greenville. When he’s not painting, Ragsdale and his wife, Melissa, are busy running their retail and gallery space, Curate Art & Interiors, in Easley.
CHRISTOPHER
Title: “Before Instacart”
Medium: Monoprints
Size: 15'' square
Title: “Word and Ed and Color”
Medium: Watercolor and ink
Size: 8'' x 12''
Title: “Summer Days”
Medium: Mixed media
Size: 20'' x 20''
DEB PURETZ
@puregrove purepuretz.com
Artist Profile:
Since 1996, when Deb Puretz acquired Silicon Valley manufacturing rejects, she has used semiconductor designs as print plates, commenting on the impact of computing and big data on our lives. Her works are collected in 25 university museums, city museums and corporations, as well as in the Library of Congress.
WordED Art
3 Fairford Circle, Taylors onpaperandmore.com
Artist Profile:
The art of beautiful writing conveys your message through selected styles, colors and presentation, transforming words into artistic expression. Taught in the traditional calligraphy style, Edwina Shannon uses letterform execution and design to express impactful words and messages. Her work brings historical context, honor, recognition or fun and joy into your words.
EMILY RANDOLPH
Dragonwood Studio 104 Wardlaw St., Greenville emilyrandolph.com
Artist Profile:
Emily Randolph is a Greenville-based abstract and expressionist artist. Her work is inspired by nature from her travels to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the UK’s lush gardens, the American Southwest and the Upstate’s mountains. She captures the colors that make her feel alive, creating joy for her viewers.
EDWINA SHANNON
Title: “Glowing Greenville”
Medium: Oil and cold wax
Size: 30'' x 40''
Title: “Streaming in the Blue Ridge”
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 30'' x 40''
Title: “Yellow Lamp-scape: Ode to Albers”
Medium: Acrylic paint on wood panel
Size: 60'' x 48'' x 2''
ERIN WEBB
Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville
200 N. Main St., Greenville erin-cronin-webb.pixels.com
Artist Profile:
Erin Webb is a self-taught artist who has been honing her skills since she played with crayons. She is the author of “Soft Pastel — The Complete Workshop” and works in oil, pastel, and cold wax and oil, and teaches workshops in Pickens and Greenville.
Gerri Green is a Canadian artist based in South Carolina who draws inspiration from the modern and abstract landscape movements of the 1920s. With a foundation in classical painting and drawing, her work reflects a refined artistic sensibility. Much of the subject matter focuses on the striking natural beauty of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and lakes, capturing the essence of the diverse scenery. These acrylic works are intricate and whimsical yet are attached to recognizable places and scenes.
GLORY DAY LOFLIN
Oye Studios
37 E. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville glorydayloflin.com
Artist Profile:
Raised in the shadow of Black Mountain College and educated by Bauhaus-based institutions from an early age, Glory Day Loflin’s practice is steeped in the language of craft, design and interdisciplinary making. Her work reflects a fundamental belief that art is the byproduct of rich life experience.
Title: “Orange Inevitability”
Medium:
Oil with cold wax
Size: 18'' x 24''
Title: “Violet Veil”
Medium: Photography/
Digital Art Size: 16'' x 20''
Title: “Close Encounter”
Medium: Pyrography, paint and oil pencil
Size: 32'' x 32''
JESSICA FIELDS
Oye Studios
37 E. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville fieldart.work
Artist Profile:
Jessica Fields is an oil painter living in Greenville. She puts together wildly improbably colors with a series of palette knives up in her nest at Oye Studios. Mostly these colors become landscape or still life works. But they are all joy.
Wild Hare Gallery & Studios
212 N. Poinsett Hwy., Travelers Rest joannbenzingerphotography.com
Artist Profile:
Joann Benzinger’s photography began as a means of expression with film and evolved into digital art based on her photos. She creates art with images from her personal catalog and invites the viewer on a journey through her imagination. Benzinger teaches classes at her studio, Wild Hare Gallery, in Travelers Rest.
Oye Studios
37 E. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville keithseitz.com
Artist Profile:
Keith Seitz creates figurative, emotional snapshots influenced by digital communications that surround us. Pyrography is permanent, and once the process is started the dance begins. This juxtaposition of form and color and looking into a piece to reveal the next step is exciting for Seitz. The results are unique, finely crafted experiences that make bold statements within each installation.
JOANN BENZINGER
KEITH SEITZ
Title: “Easter Sunday”
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 11'' x 14''
Title: “Parisian Market Muse”
Medium: Collage
Size: 16'' x 18''
Title: “Time Well Spent”
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 20'' x 20''
LAURA K. AIKEN
Good Art Co.
10 Central Ave., Greenville lauraaiken.com
Artist Profile:
Laura K. Aiken is a self-taught artist painting nostalgic memories of growing up in Greer. Aiken has been an active artist since 2002. She is best known for her charming watercolor home and wedding portraits, along with coastal and mountain scenes.
LESLIE LAKES
Leslie Lakes, Artist 205 Jackpine Drive, Greer @leslielakesart
Artist Profile:
Leslie Lakes is a professional artist who creates mixedmedia paintings, drawings, collages, art shadow box pieces and three-dimensional assemblages (some interactive) by incorporating a palette of nostalgic items including old photos, unusual ephemera, antique prints and vintage collectibles. Lakes is accepting commissions using your own personal memorabilia.
MELISSA ANDERSON
Melissa Anderson Studio 3 Fairview Ave., Greenville melissaandersonstudio.com
Artist Profile:
Greenville artist Melissa Anderson is an impressionist oil painter inspired by the stories and spirit of the American South. Much like our own lives, Anderson’s “Portraits of the South” come from a layering process of experiences, dreams, memories and emotions through oil paint and canvas.
Title: “Broken Perception”
Medium: Oil on sambas
Size: 40'' x 40''
Title: “Midnight Meadow”
Medium: Mixed media on birch with gold and silver leaf
Size: 60'' x 60''
Title: “Slipstream”
Medium: Mixed media on carved birch
Size: 36'' x 36''
MICHELLE JARDINES
Oye Studios
37 E. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville michellejardines.com
Artist Profile:
Michelle Jardines, a Cuban American artist influenced by Richter and Turner, explores contemporary art through her paintings. Her work balances tension and peace, using intentional brushstrokes and blending techniques to evoke calmness. Inspired by nature, Jardines’ art reflects the human experience within the environment, emphasizing the body’s connection to the physical world and movement. Land is her central collaborator.
PATRICIA DELEON
Patricia DeLeon Studio
37 E. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville patricia-deleon.com
Artist Profile:
Patricia DeLeon’s paintings come from a deeply intuitive place. Without words, the paintings express a sense of mindfulness and the tranquility of simply being. Through her work, she offers a window into the splendor of nature — a space for reflection, connection and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
REY ALFONSO
Rey Alfonso Studio reyalfonsostudio.com
Artist Profile:
Rey Alfonso is a Cuban-born artist whose mixed-media paintings are energetic expressions of contemporary culture. Simultaneously painterly and unrestrained, his paintings are composed of complex layers, many of which are over-painted and concealed, until elements are brought back to the surface. Alfonso describes his work as “abstract painting with nautical and architectural references.”
Title: “Worth-y”
Medium: Painting
Size: 24'' x 24'' x 1.5''
SANGEETA HARDY
Sangeeta Hardy Art
16 Hunley Lane, Greenville sangeetahardyart.com
Artist Profile:
Discover the vibrant world of abstract acrylics. Sangeeta Hardy’s art explores the beauty of color and expression, blending an urban edge with a delicate, emotional touch. Whether you’re seeking a statement piece for your home or simply want to dive into her creative vision, each artwork tells a story that transcends the canvas.
Title: “That 70s Atlas”
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 11'' x 14''
SK ART LLC
1 E. Main St., Greenville skvisualart.com
Artist Profile:
Sarah Kern fell in love with neuroscience at a young age. She was fascinated by genetics and the way the brain worked. However, art caught her attention. Kern wanted to learn a better way to communicate through images. In 2022, she graduated from Birmingham-Southern College with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Kern’s focus is abstract expressionism and painting with further studies in digital photography, art history, creative writing and printmaking.
Title: “Shielded”
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 42'' x 54''
Oye Studios
37 E. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville grushovenko.com
Artist Profile:
Signe and Genna Grushovenko are a husband-and-wife collaborative team who have been painting together for more than two decades. Their figurative paintings are inspired by found photographs from the 1950s-1970s. Genna first lays down a vibrant, abstract underpainting upon which Signe builds a representational image. Their themes center around community, human connection and the beauty of small, everyday moments.
SARAH KERN
SIGNE & GENNA GRUSHOVENKO
Title:
“Scissortail (Guidance)”
Medium: Charcoal, pastel and metal leaf
Size: 16'' x 16''
TRACI WRIGHT MARTIN
Oye Studios
37 E. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville traciwrightmartin.com
Artist Profile:
Traci Wright Martin works in a foundation of contemporary realism with an ever-evolving combination of abstract design elements. Her mixed-media portraits and nature works focus primarily on charcoal as the anchor, weaving in paints, patterned papers and metals with layers of symbolic contrast.
