d d wnt wn SUMMER 2014
G R E E N V I L L E
Generously sponsored by Greenville Health System and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP.
Welcome t o
do downtown
presents
G R E E N V I L L E
Do Downtown Greenville is an initiative of several downtown merchants, restaurants, and hotels in partnership with the Greenville Journal. Our goal is to communicate to residents and visitors alike everything our downtown has to offer. Downtown Greenville presents opportunities unlike any other with noteworthy shops, remarkable restaurants, visual and performing arts venues,
BY AARON
beautiful green spaces, and more. The redevelopment vision of the City of
SORKIN
Greenville is to have “a thriving Downtown which is recognized nationally as an example of a ‘state-of-the-art’ community in which to live, work, and play… which serves in itself as a national attraction.”
MAY 22JUNE 7
Mission accomplished. Downtown Greenville is home to more than 90 shops and 90 restaurants. If
THU-SUN
you can’t find it here, chances are it can’t be found! Another component of Do Downtown Greenville is a focus on all things local. Shop local. Eat local. Support local. When you shop local, you help support our community. Many of our friends, neighbors, and families are employed by, or own, these businesses that bring special products, services, and variety to
JULY 10AUG 2
233-6733
www.centrestage.org D O
D O W N T O W N
–
S U M M E R
joy of supporting our community – one of the greatest gifts of all. Thank you to the Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Greenville, Carol Boone Stewart, West End Merchant Association, Katelyn Conner, Oliver Yu Fotographie, and Hans Wolff for contributing photos to this issue.
FOR TICKETS
2
Greenville. Make the commitment to shop local this holiday season and know the
2 0 14
Saffron’s Catering For Life’s Simple Pleasures 864.241.0401 saffronscafe@yahoo.com
A
F U N
WA Y
T O
do downtown
tm
Take a Free Ride on the Downtown Trolley! Come downtown and ride the trolley! The free service operates weekly from Thursday through Sunday. On Thursdays and Fridays, it runs from 6 to 11 PM; on Saturday, hop aboard from 10 AM to 11 PM; and on Sunday afternoons, experience it from 1 until 8 PM. Typically, you’ll find the trolleys traversing downtown from West Earle Street on the north end to Fields Street on the south end. The new route now includes Heritage Green. The trolleys stop at any intersection when hailed by a rider. The trolleys will seat 35 passengers and is expected to complete their route in about 45 minutes. You will enjoy this fun activity with your family and friends! For a trolley route map, visit www. greenvillesc.gov. (Hours of operation are subject to change on Greenville Drive game days or due to special events.) D O
D O W N T O W N
G R E E N V I L L E
3
do down town
Unique Gifts
Home Decor
Sterling Silver Jewelry
...In The West End A fresh new festival is coming to town, and it’s going to be AWEsome.
Greenville Gem Mine OPEN DAILY ~ 205 N. Main Street
STOP. THINK.
Before you throw waste in the trash,
Look to see if anything can be recycled!
RECYCLE! City of Greenville residents may request a free recycling bin. Call 864-467-8300 or visit recycle.greenvillesc.gov. 4
D O
D O W N T O W N
–
S U M M E R
Affair in the West End (AWE) showcases the old charm – and new style – that defines the eclectic shops, restaurants, services and entertainment venues clustered around Augusta and South Main. Slated for Saturday, June 7, from 10am-7pm, the festival features food, drink, live music, pop-up shops, interactive demonstrations and children’s activities. “The West End has grown into such a unique destination,” says Jennifer Ramos of The Emporium, a long-established West End purveyor of jewelry, home accents, garden art and clothing. “We are excited to show off our neighborhood’s many artists, restaurants and retailers.” With colorful tents lining the street, AWE provides a sampling of food and drink local to the West End – from establishments including Mac’s Speed Shop, Compadres, Velo Fellow, Coffee to a Tea and Mellow Mushroom – along with a beer garden pouring a dozen craft drafts “imported” from the not-so-far-away Community Tap. Vagabond Barista, the traveling brew bar, adds a little extra perk with a variety of craft coffees. In addition to unique and intriguing merchandise, many of the pop-up shops offer a look at how their products are created. Also on tap are cooking demos by The Cook’s Station, for example, and a roving fashion show featuring boutiques including Augusta Twenty, Custard, Pink Bee, Emporium, Cocobella, The Petite Parade, Samantha Grace Designs, Hennessee Haven and Pedal Chic, just to name a few. “The West End is a special place because it is filled almost exclusively with locally-owned businesses you won’t find anywhere else in town,” says Kelly Colacioppo of The Cook’s Station, an independent kitchen store. “AWE is an opportunity to discover all of these cool merchants.” AWE’s lively, interactive roster showcases more than 20 local artists – photography, mixed media, metalwork, glasswork and more – as well as fencing demonstrations by Knights of Siena and dancing by West End Dance Company. A Kids Zone will entertain little ones with a chalk garden, crafts, bubbles, face painting and more while a wandering photographer captures everything in candid shots available for purchase.
RECYCLE
www.greenvillegemstonemine.com
Affair in the West End, a new festival coming to the West End, is slated for Saturday, June 7, from 10am–6pm.
2 0 14
“We want to immerse festival-goers into our West End culture,” Ramos says. Smiley’s Acoustic Café has booked two popular bands on a stage at the corner of Main and Wardlaw: Blue Studio performs 12:30-3pm and The Sound Committee takes the stage 3:307pm. “Blue Studio plays a wonderful mix of blues, jazz and bluegrass,” says Mike Fletcher of Smiley’s, “and The Sound Committee is probably the best 60s, 70s, 80s cover band in the entire Southeast.” Organizers expect the inaugural AWE to become an annual Affair to remember. “We want to make this a fun Saturday,” says Colacioppo. “It’ll be a great way to kick-off the summer.” The festival’s AWEsome sponsors include: MY 102.5, The Greenville News, Clemson University MBA Program, The Cook’s Station, Augusta Twenty, The Emporium, Samantha Grace Designs, Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe, Spa at West End and The Community Tap. Proceeds benefit Pendleton Place Children’s Shelter, a nearby non-profit serving abused, neglected and abandoned children. Affair in the West End operates on a cash basis – no tickets are required at the food booths, but anyone buying alcohol will need to first purchase a city-issued wristband.
For more details, visit www.WestEndGreenvilleSC.com or call 864.271.0953.
Fresh Thinking, Healthy Eating Special light and tasty Lebanese-style pitas filled with good stuff like lean, savory meats, unique flavorful cheeses, fresh veggies and exotic toppings!
WE DELIVER!
21 S. Main Street (Right beside the CVS) Phone 864.239.0192 | Fax: 864.239.0193 Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 3am D O
D O W N T O W N
G R E E N V I L L E
5
Catch a performance while you
do downtown
Taking It To The Street Performers transform sidewalks, parks, plazas into artistic venues.
SOFT. HOT. DELICIOUSNESS. STEAMED BAGEL SANDWICHES Mon.–Thurs. 7am–8pm Fri. & Sat. 7am–3am Sunday 9:30am–3pm
6 E. Washington St. Downtown Greenville sullyssteamers.com @SullysSteamers
GIFTS • CLASSES • SUPPLIES
Beads • Gemstones • Jewelry & Gifts • Custom Work Free Design Services • Repairs & Recycles Classes & Parties by Reservation
864.235.2323 (BEAD) www.beadedfrog.com 233 North Main Street, Downtown Greenville (across from the Hyatt) Hours: Tues.-Sat. 11-5:30; Thurs. 11-8; Sun. 1-5
6
D O
D O W N T O W N
–
S U M M E R
2 0 14
All the world’s a stage – and increasingly, so is Main Street, where a variety of performers are transforming sidewalks, parks and plazas into artistic venues. A stroll downtown on any typical weekend takes you past street musicians – maybe a guitar, a fiddle, a set of steel drums – and other entertainers like a clown, a juggler, perhaps even a fire-eater. A small troupe of regulars range in age from teen to retiree, each with a crowd-pleasing repertoire designed to draw in passersby for a look, a listen, a special request. Donations are accepted, hence the hat, the basket, the open instrument case. “Busking” is, after all, the business of turning talent into tips. “Greenville is an ‘emerging market’ for street performers,” says violinist Hans Wolff, who started busking in the streets of Mainz, Germany, as a university student in the late 1970s. It’s been his sideline ever since, complementing an IT career that ultimately landed him in the Upstate, where he’s made music on Main for more than a decade. “There are enough of us here to make downtown interesting, but not so many that visitors end up overwhelmed.” Favorite places to “pitch” – that’s trade lingo for “perform” – include NOMA Square, One City Plaza, the Peace Center and Falls Park, where there’s steady foot traffic, high visibility, and space for an appreciative audience to linger as performers busk for a little local fame and fortune. Wolff’s venue of choice most weekends is the passageway between Sticky Fingers and Port City Java, where natural amplification makes for ideal acoustics as he fiddles through an anything-goes repertoire covering “Beatles to Beethoven to bluegrass to Blue Danube.” The #1 request he gets is “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” while small children most often ask for “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” “I love ‘schmoozing,’” says Wolff, who thrives on the interactive spirit of performing sans barriers between player and public. “You don’t have to be a symphony-grade musician to be successful (as a street performer) but you DO have to be able to connect with the crowd.” That connection, fellow buskers agree, is mutually beneficial. “You can make money making people happy,” says Katelyn Conner, whose alter-ego, Miss Twist the Balloonatic, is legend amongst little Greenvillians for creating balloon swords in less than 20 seconds with her hands behind her back. “Everyone loves balloons. It’s cool having a job that brightens someone’s day.”
Conner learned the craft as apprentice to her best friend’s mom – a professional clown in Houston – and she makes a show of twisting balloons into crazy hats, crowns, pirate swords, aliens, animals and pop-culture characters. But the 17-year-old doesn’t clown around when it comes to building business. She markets Miss Twist via social media and discusses material costs, expenses, tip income and profit margins with a savvy that belies her youth. “My profits are good,” says Conner, who twists upwards of 150 balloon designs on a busy Saturday. “And I have so much fun.” One man’s performer is another man’s panhandler, of course, so the City of Greenville implemented a busking ordinance two years ago to eliminate confusion between the two. Now, all street performers must obtain and prominently display an annual permit, a process that requires a photograph, a criminal record check and a $50 fee ($15 fee for students). Performers selling merchandise in addition to accepting tips must also acquire a business license. Restriction apply, regarding issues such as noise level and Clockwise from Left: Violinist Hans Wolff performing for passers-by; potentially dangerous acts, Katelyn Conner, a.k.a. Miss Twist the Balloonatic twisting a balloon creation in Downtown Greenville; Hans Wolff displays his performance but basically permit holders permit, a requirement under the busking ordinance. may busk from 10am-10pm in any public spot, so long as it isn’t within a certain proximity of schools, hospitals, funeral homes, a courthouse or another street performer. Permits are valid for a 12-month period that begins and ends in March. The City issued 47 street performance permits during the ordinance’s first year, according to Special Events Coordinator Victoria Cervantez, and 21 have been issued thus far for March 2014-15. About half of these are renewals, while the rest have gone to new buskers. Downtown’s burgeoning street scene is fostered by picturesque public spaces, an appreciative audience, camaraderie amongst performers and, now, clearly defined regulations administered by a supportive City. Entertainers who take their talents to the street enhance the spirit of downtown Greenville. “We encourage this – we definitely want them here,” says Angie Prosser, the City’s Director of Public Information & Events. “The City loves street musicians and performers.”
you could
be at the
Kroc Center krocgreenville.org 527-5948
D O
D O W N T O W N
G R E E N V I L L E
7
do downtown
Yikes!
AND ENJOY MUSIC IN THE STREET
Call Ike’s!
Live performances sponsored by local business and the the City of Greenville * All schedules subject to change. Please visit each event’s website for up to date schedules.
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS DOWNTOWN ALIVE
Thursdays | 5:30-8:30PM | NOMA Square www.greenvillesc.gov | www.facebook.com/downtownalive
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL
128 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville, SC • 864-232-9015 • www.ikescarpet.com
M63A
IKE’S
CARPET, RUG & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING, INC.
5/29 The Sound Committee Covers
7/17 The Get Right Band Rock/Funk
6/5
7/24 The Whiskey Gentry Country/Americana
The Mulligan Brothers Americana/Folk Rock
6/12 Riyen Roots Band Blues/Funk
7/31 Reggie Sullivan Band Soul/Jazz/Rock
6/19 The Jaywalkers Rock
8/7
6/26 The Piedmont Boys Country
8/14 Retro Vertigo 80s
7/3
8/21 The Swingin Richards Rock
The Jones Machine Alternative
7/10 Tyler Boone Band Rock
Emily Lynch Pop/Americana
8/28 The Work Funk/Rock
Premium natural jerky & artisan chocolates complimented by southern comforts. A unique shop in the heart of Downtown Greenville featuring over 80 varieties of quality jerky. Beef, turkey, salmon, kangaroo, alligator,
N
biltong and more. Made the old fashioned way from lean whole Local Southern fare including jellies, chow chows, soups, honey,
G
G N Y R I RK U NIC JE AT RGA F EEE & O W FR O LUTEN
premium meats vacuum packed with no nitrates or preservatives.
8
D O
D O W N T O W N
–
Mon - Wed: 11 am - 6:30pm Thurs: 11 am - 7:30 pm Fri - Sat: 11 am - 8:30 pm Sunday: 1 pm - 6:00 pm
pickles and hot sauces. Come on by! 36 SOUTH MAIN STREET, GREENVILLE, SC 29601 864.982.5802
S U M M E R
2 0 14
greenvillehouseofjerky.com
Breakfast • Lunch • Catering • Private Parties
GREENVILLE HERITAGE FCU MAIN STREET FRIDAYS
Fridays | 5:30-9:30PM | NOMA Square www.greenvillesc.gov | www.facebook.com/mainstreetfridays 6/6 The Flashbacks Beach/Variety
8/8 Mac Arnold and Plate Full O Blues Blues
6/13 Chocolate Thunder Soul/R&B
8/15 Citizen Mojo Blues/Funk
6/20 Southern Crescent Variety
8/22 Eric Weiler Rock/Blues
6/27 Shades of Brown Soul/Funk
8/29 Soul Intent Soul
7/11 Hot as a Pepper Dance/Blues/Rock
9/5 Encore Beach/Variety
7/18 Deja Nue Beach/Variety
9/12 Wanda Johnson Soul
7/25 The Groovin’ Company Variety
9/19 UnderTeaux Blues/Rock
south carolina 8/1 The Bad Popes Blues/Americana
™ children’s theatre 9/26 Wine Down Blues/R&B/Rock
We pride ourselves in using fresh, quality ingredients preparing our food from scratch.
10% OFF
next dine in or carry out purchase with this ad.
Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm
Downtown Greenville • 61 Beattie Place 864.282.1208 • www.jacsgreenville.com
TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL. DELIGHTFULLY IMMATURE.
ONE OF A KIND GIFTS THAT EXCITE THE IMAGINATION
Glass Works and Jewelry Art
421 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 864-325-4445 www.dalydesigns.com D O
D O W N T O W N
G R E E N V I L L E
9
S H O P, 1. Beaded Frog 864.235.2323; 233 N. Main Street
D I N E ,
P L A Y,
11
2. Cafe & Then Some 864.232.2287; 101 College Street
3. Centre Stage 864.233.6733; 501 River Street
7
4. City of Greenville
12
864.232.2273; 206 S. Main Street
2
1 9
17
5. First Presbyterian Church 864.235.0496; 200 W. Washington St.
29 26
6. Ford’s Oyster House & Bayou Kitchen
23
864.335.8222 631 S. Main Street
16
5
25
7. Greenville County Museum Of Art
18
864.271.7570; 420 College Street
10
8. Greenville Drive
20
864.240.4500 945 S. Main Street
9. Greenville Gem Mine
28
3
19
4
864.283.6300; 205 N. Main Street
10. Greenville House of Jerky 864.982.5802; 36 N. Main Street
15
14
11. Ike’s Carpet 864.232.9015; 128 Poinsett Hwy
12. JB Lacher Jewelers 864.232.7385; 123 College Street
Be the life of your next party.
Create memorable summer events with our fine spices, herbs, hand-mixed blends, salts, sugars, exotic teas, gourmet gifts and accessories.
The Spice & Tea Exchange® 124 North Main Street | Greenville 864-509-0125 10
D O
D O W N T O W N
–
S U M M E R
2 0 14
13. Jac’s
22
864.282.1208; 61 Beattie Place
14. Kroc Center 864.527.5948 424 Westfield Street
15. Liz Daly Designs 864.325.4445; 421 S. Main Street
6 27
8
21
24
Welcome to
S T A Y,
Welcome to
the world at vineyards Sip Fromaround vineyards From the around world atthe Sipworld at Sip E X P From ERooftop Rvineyards I Lounge, E Naround C E to half shells Rooftop from theLounge, Rooftop half the shells from the to Lounge, half shellstofrom
Bayou at Ford’s Oyster House and Cajun Bayou at Ford’s Oyster House and Cajun Bayou at Ford’s Oyster House and Cajun Kitchen. Whether enjoying the unparalleled Kitchen. Whether the unparalleled Kitchen. Whether enjoying the enjoying unparalleled Parking Areas 16. Mast Store dining experience ofGeneral The Green Room dining of experience of The Green Room dining experience The Green Room 864.235.1883; City Parks or hosting a special event in TheorLofts at a or hosting a special hosting special event in Theevent LoftsinatThe Lofts at 111 N. Main Street Falls Park, meet Hospitality at Falls its finest; Falls Park, meet at Hospitality Restaurant/Food Park, meet Hospitality its finest;at its finest; aroundDowntown the world SipSquare Downtown Greenville. 17.at NOMA Greenville. Downtown Greenville. sip rooftop lounge Trolley Route
From vineyards Retail 864.235.1234; Rooftop Lounge, to half shells from the 220 N. Main Street Other/Attractions Bayou at Ford’s Oyster House and Cajun 18. Poppington Popcorn Kitchen. Whether enjoying the unparalleled 864.349.1331 30 S. Main Street dining experience of The Green Room 13 or hosting a special event in The 19. Lofts Posh at Paws 864.271.4377; Falls Park, meet Hospitality at its finest; 234 Westfield Street Downtown Greenville. sip rooftop lounge 20. Reedy Rides
864.419.2944 12 W. McBee Avenue
sip rooftop lounge sip rooftop lounge
From vineyards around the world at Sip Rooftop Lounge, to half shells from the Bayou at Ford’s Oyster House and Cajun Kitchen. Whether enjoying the unparalleled dining experience of The Green Room or hosting a special event in The Lofts at Falls Park, meet Hospitality at its finest; ford’s oyster house ford’s oyster h ford’s oyster house Downtown Greenville. sip rooftop
21. Saffron’s West End Cafe 864.241.0401; 31 Augusta Street
22. Samantha Grace Designs 864.250.9790 640 S. Main Street
the green room
23. SIP Tasting Room & the loft at falls park the loft at falls the parkloft at falls park Rooftop Lounge ford’s oyster
the green roomthe green room sip rooftop lounge
Travel to the world’s finest vineyards at Sip Rooftop Lounge, down to the bayou for the savory flavors of Ford’s Oyster House www.highstreethospitality.com www.high www.highstreetho and Cajun Kitchen. Come home to the classic, yet cultivated Southern dining experience of The Green Room, and celebrate 103 N. Main Street in 116 N. Main Street 631the Southtimeless Main Street ambiance 116 N. M 116 N. Main 631 Sout (Penthouse) 631 South Main Street South MainStreet Street 631 South Main Suite Street400631 Greenville, SC 29601 Greenville, SC 29601 Greenville, SC29601 29601 Greenville, Greenvill The Loft at Falls Park provides. Greenville, SC 29601SC Greenville, SC 29601 Greenville, Greenville, SC 29601
864.552.1916 103 N. Main Street
24. South Carolina Children’s Theater 864.235.2885; 153 Augusta Street
25. Sully’s Steamers 864.509.6061; 6 E. Washington St.
house
(864) 335-8222
(864) 233-6009
(864) 509-1181 (864)233-6009 335-8222 (864) (864) 233-6009 (864) 552-1916
NOW THAT’S HOSPITALITY
26. The Green Room 864.233.6009 the green room 116 N. Main Street
the loft at falls park
27. The Loft at Falls Park
(864) (864)33
the green room the loft at falls park
864.509.1181 631 S. Main Street
28. The Pita Pit 864.239.0192; 21 S. Main Street
29. The Spice & Tea Exchange
www.highstreethospitality.com
864.509.0125; 124 North Main Street
do downtown
GREENVILLE
631 South Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 233-6009
116 N. Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 335-8222
D O
631 South Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 509-1181
D O W N T O W N
103 N. Main Street Suite 400 (Penthouse) Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 552-1916
G R E E N V I L L E
11
S T O P
A N D
do downtown Where the Parking is Easy.
That’s right… parking is easy in downtown Greenville, where there are thousands of parking spaces… to be exact, 9,444 spaces open to the public and 805 on-street spaces! Park in a deck and stay awhile to enjoy all of the sights and sounds of downtown Greenville during the holiday season. You’ll be glad you did! Remember that free weekend parking is available in the Richardson Garage, conveniently located behind Piazza Bergamo on the corner of Richardson and W. North streets. Additionally, the West Washington Deck has monthly and daily parking available. Daily rates are $1 for the first 2 hours, and $1 per hour thereafter, with a daily maximum of $6. has free parking
12
D O
D O W N T O W N
–
S U M M E R
2 0 14
on nights starting at 6 PM and on weekends. The City has an interactive parking finder system online to help you locate parking: check it out at www.greenvillesc.gov/ Transportation/parking. aspx. Simply enter the address of your destination, and the map will show you the closest parking options to that destination! Parking is both affordable and accessible. It’s only $1.50 for one hour in a garage and only $.50 for each additional 30 minutes. If you decide to stay the whole day, the most it will cost you is $6.00, as that is the maximum daily rate. Just follow the green “P” to discover all of the parking garages surrounding Main Street… you’ll be surprised at just how many options there are!
City of Greenville Parking Rates
Daily Rate (1st half hour)..........................................$0.75
Daily Rate (2nd half hour).........................................$0.75
Daily Rate (each additional hour)...............................$0.50
Max Daily Rate........................................................$6.00
Monthly Rate......................................................... $69.70
Special Event Rate. . .................................................$5.00
Art is here.
The Content of Our Character: From States Rights to Civil Rights on view through September 21 From John C. Calhoun to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., state history, slavery, economics, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights movement come to life in this powerful exhibition drawn from the GCMA permanent collection.
Legacy of Impressionism: Languages of Light March 12 through September 21 Impressionism—the first bombshell launched against academic tradition—defined light as color, becoming the first modern language of paint. Sun-drenched and spontaneous, these American Impressionist paintings from the GCMA collection invite viewers to consider the ideas and techniques that opened the door to modern visual expression.
40 Years on Heritage Green: Building Greenville’s Collection April 16 through July 6 The GCMA opened its doors on Heritage Green in 1974 with a small collection and great ambition. Discover the story of the GCMA’s vision and the Upstate community’s generosity in building a permanent collection that is now recognized as one of the premier collections of American art in the country.
Premier Grooming Spa · Canine and feline grooming · Canine massage · One-on-one appointments · Stress-free grooming environment
· Skin and coat evaluations . Mud baths, sugar or salt scrubs · Premium grooming products · Luxurious and pristine facility · Aromatherapy and soothing music
Greenville County Museum of Art
420 College Street Greenville, SC 29601 864.271.7570 gcma.org admission free
234 Westfield St. | Greenville | 864.271.4377 | poshpawsgreenville.com D O2 GCMA 1214 DO Dwntown Art is Here Ad.indd
D O W N T O W N
G R E E N V I2/28/14 L L E5:00 PM 13
w h o .
w h a t .
w h e n .
w h e r e .
do downtown
G R E E N V I L L E
So Much to Do… So Little Time! Upcoming Events – June 1 through August 31 Weekly Events
Saturdays & Sundays; 7pm Shakespeare in the Park. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets for an outdoor evening with the Bard.
SC Blue Reedy River Concerts TD Stage at the Peace Center
Every Wednesday through August; 7–9pm A perfect way for families to spend a warm summer night. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic; enjoy a variety of musical concerts featuring jazz, country, patriotic, rock & roll, blues and reggae.
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive Main Street at NOMA Square Every Thursday through Aug. 28; 5:30–8:30pm Free outdoor street party featuring live music with varied sounds including rock, blues & funk.
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays Main Street at NOMA Square Every Friday through Sept. 26; 5:30–9:30pm Free concert series featuring a variety of genres and styles along with a children’s activity area.
The TD Saturday Market Main Street
Every Saturday through October 8:30am–12:30pm Select from the finest in fresh, locally grown produce and flowers. Shop; grab a bite to eat from participating food vendors; learn new cooking and gardening tips presented by area experts.
Calendar A Few Good Men Centre Stage
Sunday, June 1, 3pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 5–7, 8pm While high drama at its best, this play offers plenty of wise-cracking humor and captivating suspense surrounding the tale of military lawyers at a court martial who uncover a high-level conspiracy within the Marine Corps.
Sundays at 2: Artist in Action Greenville County Museum of Art
Sunday, June 1; 2–3pm Patricia Kilburg demonstrates encaustic, the art of painting with pigments dissolved in hot beeswax— the same process used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.
Dancing Across America Carolina Ballet Theatre at the Peace Center
Sunday, June 1; 2pm Spring recital featuring more than 50 classes and 340 students.
Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona Falls Park Amphitheatre June 1–15 Thursdays, Fridays,
14
D O
D O W N T O W N
–
Monthly Monday Special Posh Paws
Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Special de-shed treatment for your feline friend.
Les Miserables Greenville Little Theatre
June 1–22 Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm Sundays, 3pm Victor Hugo’s epic story of forgiveness and hope, revolution and romance, tragedy and triumph, and ultimate redemption.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day South Carolina Children’s Theatre at the Peace Center
Friday, June 13 & 20, 7pm Saturday, June 14 & 21, 1:30pm & 5:30pm Sunday, June 15 & 22, 1:30pm Sunday, June 15, 5:30pm (special price performance) This delightful musical adaptation of the popular children’s book follows fiesty Alexander and a series of unfortunate events that occur throughout his day,
Martina McBride Peace Center
Friday, June 13; 8pm American country music singer and songwriter Martina McBride brings her “Everlasting Tour” to town. Billboard calls this superstar one of the most impressive vocal instruments in Nashville.
Matthew Reinhart: Pop Goes the Easel Workshop Greenville County Museum of Art Friday, June 13; 10am–4pm An intensive pop-up workshop, for ages 9-13, featuring paper engineer, author and artist Matthew Reinhart.
Matthew Reinhart: Family Workshops Greenville County Museum of Art
Tuesday, June 3; 6:30–7:30pm A popcorn tasting panel that samples new flavors. Limited space; reservations required.
Saturday, June 14; 10:30am-noon OR 2–3:30pm A family workshop for ages 4 and older featuring celebrated children’s book illustrator Matthew Reinhart. Learn basic pop-up techniques to create clever cards and other projects.
Maggie Rose TD Stage at the Peace Center
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Peace Center
New Flavor Tastings Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn
Friday, June 6, 7:30pm Country flair in a show that’s “Cut to Impress.”
Sundays at 2: The Art of Film–Is Digital Film the New Folk Art? Greenville County Museum of Art
Sunday, June 8; 2–3pm Independent filmmakers Chris White and Emily Reach White share insight into their latest film CINEMA PURGATORIO, a “showbiz comedy” set in South Carolina.
Yappy Hour NOMA Square
Wednesday, June 11; 6–8pm A monthly PAW-ty for you and your pup featuring live music, Yappetizer and drink specials, and free treats/pup-tinis for the dogs.
Summer Art Camp: Creating with Clay, It’s a Hoot! Greenville County Museum of Art June 11–13; 10am–noon For ages 5–7.
Summer Art Camp: Creating with Clay, Hop to It! Greenville County Museum of Art June 11–13; 10am–noon For ages 8-10.
Community Zumba The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Friday, June 13; 6–7:30pm The latest, greatest tend in fitness and group exercise – a non-stop cardio dance class. Non-members welcome with photo ID.
S U M M E R
2 0 14
Saturday, June 14; 8pm An evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy featuring the stars of the Emmy-nominated “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
Counting Crows with Toad the Wet Sprocket Peace Center
Sunday, June 15; 7:30pm With more than 20 million albums sold worldwide, Counting Crows is known for presenting fresh, innovative concerts.
Sundays at 2: Music in the Galleries Greenville County Museum of Art
New Flavor Tastings Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn
Tuesday, June 17; 6:30–7:30pm A popcorn tasting panel that samples new flavors. Limited space; reservations required.
Slow Food Upstate Earth Market NOMA Square
Wednesday, June 18; 11am–3pm Featuring good, clean and fair seasonal foods from local producers.
Summer Art Camp: Let’s Print! Greenville County Museum of Art June 18–20; 10am–noon For ages 5–7.
Summer Art Camp: Ready, Set, Draw! Greenville County Museum of Art June 18–20; 10am–1pm For ages 8–10.
Summer Art Camp: Museum Mural Project! Greenville County Museum of Art June 18–20; 1–4pm For ages 11–13.
Summer Art Camp: Write On! Greenville County Museum of Art June 18–20; 2–5pm For ages 11–13.
Free Yoga Class NOMA Square
Saturday, June 21; 8:30am
Sundays at 2: Music in the Galleries Greenville County Museum of Art
Sunday, June 22; 2–3pm Preview the Pride of Greenville Men’s Chorus summer concert as they lift their voices in patriotic songs.
Evita Peace Center
June 24–29 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30pm Friday, 8pm Saturday, 2pm & 8pm Sunday, 1pm & 6:30pm A beautiful and thrilling performance! This Tony Award-winning musical tells how Eva Peron used her beauty and charisma to rise from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion.
Sunday, June 15; 2–3pm A Flag Day concert of traditional classical music, Klezmer melodies, Broadway tunes and rousing patriotic marches performed by the USAF Heritage of America Clarinet Quartet.
Local Talent: Katie Walker Greenville County Museum of Art
Sigmund Abeles: Pastels Greenville County Museum of Art
Summer Art Camp: Serious Drawing! Greenville County Museum of Art
On exhibit June 25-Aug. 3 Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday 1–5pm
On exhibit through June 15 Wednesday-Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday 1–5pm Featuring an artist whose work focuses on the human figure.
June 25–27; 10am–1pm For ages 11–13.
Michael Mathers: Photography Greenville County Museum of Art
June 25–27; 10am–noon For ages 5–7.
On exhibit through June 15 Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday 1–5pm Evocative imagery of South Carolina’s Upstate and Lowcountry along with Western North Carolina.
Summer Art Camp: Anaglyphs 3-D Adventure Greenville County Museum of Art
Summer Art Camp: Watercolor Adventure Greenville County Museum of Art June 25–27; 1–4pm For ages 8–11.
do downtown
june 2014
GREENVILLE
SUNDAY
MONDAY
• A Few Good Men 1
TUESDAY
2
• Upstate Shakespeare • Sundays at 2: Artist in Action Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Dancing Across America • Monthly Monday Special • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of • Les Miserables Verona • Les Miserables
WEDNESDAY
3
• A Few Good Men • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables • New Flavor Tastings
THURSDAY
4
• SC Blue Reedy River Concerts • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables
FRIDAY
5
• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • A Few Good Men • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables
SATURDAY
6
• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • A Few Good Men • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables • Maggie Rose
7
• The TD Saturday Market • A Few Good Men • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables
GREENVILLE COUNTY L AST DAY OF SCHOOL
8
• Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables • Sundays at 2: The Art of Film–Is Digital Film the New Folk Art?
9
• Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Monthly Monday Special • Les Miserables
10
• Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables
11
• SC Blue Reedy River Concerts • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables • Yappy Hour • Summer Art Camp: Creating with Clay, It’s a Hoot! • Summer Art Camp: Creating with Clay, Hop to It!
12
• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables • Summer Art Camp: Creating with Clay, It’s a Hoot! • Summer Art Camp: Creating with Clay, Hop to It!
13
• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables • Summer Art Camp: Creating with Clay, It’s a Hoot! • Summer Art Camp: Creating with Clay, Hop to It! • Community Zumba • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Martina McBride • Matthew Reinhart: Pop Goes the Easel Workshop
14
• The TD Saturday Market • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Matthew Reinhart: Family Workshops • Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
FL AG DAY
15
• Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona • Les Miserables • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Counting Crows with Toad the Wet Sprocket • Sundays at 2: Music in the Galleries
• Monthly Monday Special • Les Miserables
16
• Les Miserables • New Flavor Tastings
FATHER’S DAY
22 • Monthly Monday
23 • Evita
29 • Monthly Monday
30
• Les Miserables • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Sundays at 2: Music in the Galleries
• Evita • Sundays at 2: Family Art Adventure
Special
Special
NEW YEAR’S EVE
17
18
• SC Blue Reedy River Concerts • Les Miserables • Slow Food Upstate Earth Market • Summer Art Camp: Let’s Print! • Summer Art Camp: Ready, Set, Draw! • Summer Art Camp: Museum Mural Project! • Summer Art Camp: Write On! INTERNATIONAL PICNIC DAY
24 • SC Blue Reedy
19
• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • Les Miserables • Summer Art Camp: Let’s Print! • Summer Art Camp: Ready, Set, Draw! • Summer Art Camp: Museum Mural Project! • Summer Art Camp: Write On!
20
• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Les Miserables • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Summer Art Camp: Let’s Print! • Summer Art Camp: Ready, Set, Draw! • Summer Art Camp: Museum Mural Project! • Summer Art Camp: Write On!
25 • Piedmont Natural Gas 26 • Greenville Heritage
River Concerts • Evita • Summer Art Camp: Serious Drawing! • Summer Art Camp: Anaglyphs 3-D Adventure • Summer Art Camp: Watercolor Adventure • Summer Art Camp: Monologues-Intro to Theatre
Downtown Alive • Evita • Summer Art Camp: Serious Drawing! • Summer Art Camp: Anaglyphs 3-D Adventure • Summer Art Camp: Watercolor Adventure • Summer Art Camp: Monologues-Intro to Theatre
D O
27
21
• The TD Saturday Market • Les Miserables • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Free Yoga Class
SUMMER SOLSTICE
• The TD Saturday Market Main Street Fridays • Evita • Evita • Summer Art Camp: Serious Drawing! • Summer Art Camp: Anaglyphs 3-D Adventure • Summer Art Camp: Watercolor Adventure • Summer Art Camp: Monologues-Intro to Theatre • Summerworks Finale Performance
D O W N T O W N
28
Events Continued on 16 » G R E E N V I L L E 15
w h o .
w h a t .
w h e n .
w h e r e .
do downtown
G R E E N V I L L E
So Much to Do… So Little Time!
Upcoming events continued...
Summer Art Camp: Monologues-Intro to Theatre Greenville County Museum of Art
The Fantastic Shakers TD Stage at the Peace Center
Summerworks Finale Performance Carolina Ballet Theatre at the Peace Center
Wells Fargo Red, White & Blue Festival Main Street Greenville
Thursday, July 3; 7:30pm “The South’s Finest Show Band,” this popular group has been rocking beach music since 1978.
June 25–27; 2–5pm For ages 11–13.
Friday, June 27; 7:30pm A performance featuring the culmination of a threeweek immersion program for select dancers from across the country.
Sundays at 2: Family Art Adventure Greenville County Museum of Art Sunday, June 29; 2–3pm Come with the whole crew (ages 7 & up) and learn how to turn your favorite “selfie” into a cartoon painting.
New Flavor Tastings Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn
Tuesday, July 1; 6:30–7:30pm A popcorn tasting panel that samples new flavors. Limited space; reservations required.
Friday, July 4; 5–10:30pm Annual patriotic celebration featuring one of the largest fireworks displays in South Carolina along with live music, food and a variety of family activities.
July 9–11; 2–5pm For ages 11–13.
Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Antony and Cleopatra Falls Park Amphitheatre
July 10–Aug. 3 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays; 7pm Shakespeare in the Park. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets for an outdoor evening with the Bard.
Shout-The Mod Musical! Centre Stage
Community Zumba The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 Special lion cuts for your feline friend.
Ben Nixon: Native State Greenville County Museum of Art
864.419.2944 | 12 W. McBee | Greenville, SC | ReedyRides.com –
Summer Art Camp: Go Figure! Greenville County Museum of Art
Monthly Monday Special Posh Paws
COME SEE US FOR RENTALS, SERVICE, AND SALES
D O W N T O W N
July 9–11; 10am–1pm For ages 8–10.
On exhibit through July 6 Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday 1–5pm
On Two Wheels!
D O
Summer Art Camp: Cover to Cover Greenville County Museum of Art
July 10–Aug. 2 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm Sundays, 3pm A musical featuring five women who come of age during the liberating days of the 1960s that really made England swing.
40 Years on Heritage Green: Building Greenville’s Collection Greenville County Museum of Art
Do Downtown! Do the Swamp Rabbit Trail!
16
On exhibit July 9-Sept. 7 Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday 1–5pm
S U M M E R
2 0 14
Friday, July 11; 6–7:30pm The latest, greatest tend in fitness and group exercise—a non-stop cardio dance class. Non-members welcome with photo ID.
Bryan Collier: Piece Out! Collage Workshop Greenville County Museum of Art
Friday, July 11; 10am–4pm An all-day intensive collage workshop led by artist Bryan Collier. Students will sketch, draw and paint to create several small collages, culminating in one finished work.
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse South Carolina Children’s Theatre SCCT Headquarters Stage
Friday, July 11 & 18, 7pm Saturday, July 12 & 19, 1pm & 3pm Sunday, July 13 & 20, 2pm A delightful tale based on the Kevin Henkes books about mice that act just like people.
Marc Cohn TD Stage at the Peace Center
Friday, July 11; 7:30pm This Grammy-winning artist is one of our generation’s most compelling singer/songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man.
Gallery Talk with Artist Bryan Collier Greenville County Museum of Art
Saturday, July 12; 11am–12:30pm Join artist/illustrator Bryan Collier as he talks about his book “Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave.”
Sundays at 2 Greenville County Museum of Art Sunday, July 13; 2–3pm
Events Continued on 18 »
do downtown
july 2014
GREENVILLE
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
• New Flavor Tastings
WEDNESDAY
1
THURSDAY
2
• SC Blue Reedy River Concerts
FRIDAY
3
• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • The Fantastic Shakers
SATURDAY
• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Wells Fargo Red, White & Blue Festival
4
5
• The TD Saturday Market
INDEPENDENCE DAY
6
• Monthly Monday Special
7
8
• Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse • Sundays at 2
13
• Monthly Monday Special
14
• Love, Loss and What I Wore • New Flavor Tastings
15
• SC Blue Reedy River Concerts • Slow Food Upstate Earth Market • Summer Art Camp: Digital Art-iPad & iPhone Art • Summer Art Camp: Power to the Printmakers! • Summer Art Camp: Painting with Watercolors! • Summer Art Camp: Animation 101
• Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse • Sundays at 2
20
• Monthly Monday Special
21
• Love, Loss and What I Wore • American Idol LIVE! 2014 Tour
22
• SC Blue Reedy River Concerts
• SC Blue Reedy River Concerts • Summer Art Camp: Cover to Cover • Summer Art Camp: Go Figure!
9
10
• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Summer Art Camp: Cover to Cover • Summer Art Camp: Go Figure! • Bryan Collier: Piece Out! Collage Workshop • Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse • Marc Cohn
17
• The TD Saturday Market • Greenville Heritage • Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Main Street Fridays • Free Yoga Class • Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse • Summer Art Camp: Digital Art-iPad & iPhone Art • Summer Art Camp: Power to the Printmakers! • Summer Art Camp: Painting with Watercolors! • Summer Art Camp: Animation 101
24
• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays
• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • Summer Art Camp: Cover to Cover • Summer Art Camp: Go Figure! • Upstate Shakespeare Festival: Antony and Cleopatra (Through Aug. 3) • Shout-The Mod Musical! (Through Aug. 2)
16
• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • Summer Art Camp: Digital Art-iPad & iPhone Art • Summer Art Camp: Power to the Printmakers! • Summer Art Camp: Painting with Watercolors! • Summer Art Camp: Animation 101 • JJ Grey & Mofro
23
• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive
11 • The TD Saturday Market 12 • Community Zumba • Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse • Gallery Talk with Artist Bryan Collier
18
25
19
• The TD Saturday Market
26
PARENT’S DAY
• Sundays at 2
27
• Monthly Monday Special
28
• Love, Loss and What I Wore • New Flavor Tastings
29
• SC Blue Reedy River Concerts
30
31
• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • 2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre Festival Season: La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini
D O
D O W N T O W N
G R E E N V I L L E
17
What’s happening
So Much to Do… ...So Little Time!
@
Upcoming Events continued…
Yappy Hour Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm.Leash up your pup and join us for pup-tinis and treats! Live music.
June 11
July 9
August 13
Yoga @ NOMA Square July 19
New Flavor Tastings Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn
New Flavor Tastings Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn
2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre Festival Season Peace Center La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini
Tuesdays, July 15, 22 & 29; 7pm A great show that’s always in fashion, this international hit uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny, sometimes poignant stories that all women can relate to.
Tuesday, July 15; 6:30–7:30pm A popcorn tasting panel that samples new flavors. Limited space; reservations required.
Select Saturdays at 8:30am Extra mats provided | Free Admission
June 21
Love, Loss and What I Wore Fringe Series at Centre Stage
August 23
Live Music Thursday & Friday Night Downtown Alive 5:30pm every Thursday night Main Street Fridays 5:30pm every Friday night
Slow Food Upstate Earth Market NOMA Square
Wednesday, July 16; 11am–3pm Featuring good, clean and fair seasonal foods from local producers.
Summer Art Camp: Digital Art-iPad & iPhone Art Greenville County Museum of Art July 16–18; 2–5pm For ages 11–13.
220 North Main Street | Greenville, SC 29601
Summer Art Camp: Power to the Printmakers! Greenville County Museum of Art July 16–18; 10am–1pm For ages 8–10.
GREENVILLE DRIVE Home Game Schedule June
July
vs. Hickory
vs. Asheville
June 1 @ 4:05pm
vs. Lexington June 2–4 @ 7:05pm
August vs. Rome
July 1–3 @ 7:05pm
ug. 1–2 @ 7:05pm A Aug. 3 @ 4:05pm
vs. Augusta
vs. Augusta July 10–12 @ 7:05pm
Aug. 4–6 @ 7:05pm
vs. Rome
July 13 @ 4:05pm
Aug. 11–13 @ 7:05pm
vs. Charleston June 9–11 @ 7:05pm
vs. Asheville July 18–19 @ 7:05pm
Aug. 19–21 @ 7:05pm
July 20 @ 4:05pm July 21 @ 11:05am
vs. Savannah June 19–21 @ 7:05pm June 22 @ 4:05pm
vs. Charleston
vs. Rome July 31 @ 7:05pm
vs. Savannah ug. 22–23 @ A 7:05pm Aug. 24 @ 4:05pm
vs. Lexington Aug. 29–31 @ 7:05pm
Summer Art Camp: Painting with Watercolors! Greenville County Museum of Art July 16–18; 10am–noon For ages 8–10.
Summer Art Camp: Animation 101 Greenville County Museum of Art July 16–18; 1–4pm For ages 8–10.
JJ Grey & Mofro TD Stage at the Peace Center
Tuesday, July 29; 6:30–7:30pm A popcorn tasting panel that samples new flavors. Limited space; reservations required.
July 31 & Aug. 7, 8pm Aug. 3 & 9, 2pm
Rent by Jonathan Larson
Aug. 1, 2, 3, 6, 8 & 9, 8pm Aug. 2, 2pm As the Upstate’s only professional lyric tTheatre company, GLOW’s mission is to stage innovative and accessible opera, operetta and musical theatre. This festival features two spectacular productions that share some very common themes.
Sundays at 2 Greenville County Museum of Art Sunday, Aug. 3; 2–3pm
Arlie Kuntz, Marsden Hartley and American Modernism Greenville County Museum of Art On exhibit Aug. 6-Sept. 21 Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday 1–5pm
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Peace Center
Friday, Aug. 8, 8pm This iconic singer came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons…and he’s hotter than ever in the 21st century.
Community Zumba The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Friday, Aug. 8; 6–7:30pm The latest, greatest tend in fitness and group exercise—a non-stop cardio dance class. Non-members welcome with photo ID.
Thursday, July 17; 7:30pm A grimy blend of front porch soul and down-home storytelling has taken this group around the world and back again.
Sundays at 2 Greenville County Museum of Art
Free Yoga Class NOMA Square
New Flavor Tastings Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn
Saturday, July 19; 8:30am
Sundays at 2 Greenville County Museum of Art Sunday, July 20; 2–3pm
American Idol LIVE! 2014 Tour Peace Center
Tuesday, July 22; 7:30pm Fans of the hit series can see this season’s talented Top Ten Finalists live when the tour stops in Greenville.
Sundays at 2 Greenville County Museum of Art Sunday, July 27; 2–3pm
Sunday, Aug. 10; 2–3pm
Tuesday, Aug. 12; 6:30–7:30pm A popcorn tasting panel that samples new flavors. Limited space; reservations required.
Yappy Hour NOMA Square
Wednesday, Aug. 13; 6–8pm A monthly PAW-ty for you and your pup featuring live music, Yappetizer and drink specials, and free treats/pup-tinis for the dogs.
Splish Splash 2 Greenville Little Theatre
Aug. 14–17 A musical tribute to the ‘50s featuring a local cast performing favorites like Splish Splash, Summertime Blues, Johnny Be Goode and more.
Events Continued on 19 » 18
D O
D O W N T O W N
–
S U M M E R
2 0 14
do downtown
august 2014
GREENVILLE
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
• 2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre Festival Season: La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini • 2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre Festival Season: Rent by Jonathan Larson • Sundays at 2 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY • Sundays at 2
3
10
4
5
11 • New Flavor Tastings
• SC Blue Reedy River Concerts • 2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre Festival Season: Rent by Jonathan Larson
Blue Reedy 12 • SC River Concerts
6
• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • 2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre Festival Season: La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini
7
• 2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre Festival Season: Rent by Jonathan Larson
GLOW Lyric Theatre 1 • 2014 2 Festival Season:
• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • 2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre Festival Season: Rent by Jonathan Larson • Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons • Community Zumba
TD Saturday Market 8 • • The 9 2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre
Natural Gas 14 • Greenville Heritage 13 • Piedmont Downtown Alive Main Street Fridays
• Yappy Hour
• Splish Splash 2
SATURDAY
• Splish Splash 2
Rent by Jonathan Larson
Festival Season: La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini • 2014 GLOW Lyric Theatre Festival Season: Rent by Jonathan Larson
15 • The TD Saturday Market 16 • Splish Splash 2
INTERNATIONAL LEFT-HANDERS DAY
• Splish Splash 2 • Sundays at 2
17
18
Blue Reedy 19 • SC River Concerts
Natural Gas 21 • Greenville Heritage 20 • Piedmont Downtown Alive Main Street Fridays
• Slow Food Upstate Earth Market
• Swingin’ Medallions
22 • The TD Saturday Market 23 • Free Yoga Class
GREENVILLE COUNTY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Sundays at 2
24
25 • New Flavor Tastings
Blue Reedy 26 • SC River Concerts
Natural Gas 28 • Greenville Heritage 27 • Piedmont Downtown Alive Main Street Fridays
29 • The TD Saturday Market 30
• Rusted Root
31
Sundays at 2 Greenville County Museum of Art
Free Yoga Class NOMA Square
Slow Food Upstate Earth Market NOMA Square
Sundays at 2 Greenville County Museum of Art
Sunday, Aug. 17; 2–3pm
Wednesday, Aug. 20; 11am–3pm Featuring good, clean and fair seasonal foods from local producers.
Swingin’ Medallions TD Stage at the Peace Center
Thursday, Aug. 21; 7:30pm A Southern musical tradition, this band is a timeless favorite for beach, frat rock, R&B and shaggin’ music.
Saturday, Aug. 23; 8:30am
Sunday, Aug. 24; 2–3pm
New Flavor Tastings Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn
Tuesday, Aug. 26; 6:30–7:30pm A popcorn tasting panel that samples new flavors. Limited space; reservations required.
Rusted Root TD Stage at the Peace Center
Friday, Aug. 29; 7:30pm A unique fusion of acoustic, rock and world music
Legacy of Impressionism Greenville County Museum of Art
On exhibit through Sept. 21 Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday 1–5pm Impressionism, the first bombshell launched against academic tradition, defined light as color, becoming the first modern language of paint. This exhibit invites viewers to consider the ideas and techniques that opened the door to modern visual expression.
D O
Content of Our Character: From States Rights to Civil Rights Greenville County Museum of Art
On exhibit through Sept. 21 Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm; Sunday 1–5pm From John C. Calhoun to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., state history, slavery, economics, the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement come to life in this powerful exhibition drawn from GCMA’s permanent collection.
D O W N T O W N
G R E E N V I L L E
19