Do Downtown Spring 2014 by Community Journals

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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.

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, beautiful green spaces, and more. The redevelopment vision of the City of 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.” Mission accomplished. Downtown Greenville is home to more than 90 shops and 90 restaurants. If 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 Greenville. Make the commitment to shop local this holiday season and know the joy of supporting our community – one of the greatest gifts of all.

Greenville County Museum of Art

420 College Street Greenville, SC 29601 864.271.7570 gcma.org admission free

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Thank you to the Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Greenville, and John Nolan with Greenville History Tours for contributing photos to this issue.

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do downtown 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.)

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Come try our wide selection of teas, such as our Carolina Honey Lemon Tea, made with Jasmine Green Tea shaken with fresh squeezed lemon juice and local wildflower honey. We also serve healthy eats all day long with steel cut oatmeal and pastries for breakfast, and hot-pressed paninis made from all natural ingredients for lunch and dinner. Whether you’re looking for a morning caffeine boost from our SpecialTEAs, or a place to meet with friends or business colleagues over a pot of premium Sweet Osmanthus Dragon Pearl and an equally rich desert, try Tealoha. It’s tea... and a whole lot more.

131 East McBee Avenue (next to Jimmy John’s) 864-509-1899 www.tealoha.com

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by Taking a History Tour Local historian showcases city’s vibrant past

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His “aha!” moment came during a leisurely stroll down Main Street – an insight that’s inspired hundreds of more walks through Greenville’s historic downtown district. John Nolan and his wife were out doing downtown eight years ago when they came upon a group of people wondering about the background of a particular building. “It occurred to me that if someone offered them a fun, informative history tour, they would take it,” Nolan recalls. “People want to know more about our city.” And Nolan – a museum curator with a heart for history, an ear for anecdotes and a portfolio full of vintage photos – was just the man to do it. So in the summer of 2006

he founded Greenville History Tours to provide visitors and locals alike a deeper look into the city’s vibrant past. Nolan leads educational excursions—some on foot, others by car, trolley or bus— sharing stories about downtown’s historic sites, buildings and statues. He takes tours down Main Street, through the West End, and into the city’s earliest neighborhoods. Culinary tours offer a sampling of favorite restaurants combined with a taste of downtown’s history. “It is amazing how rich the history is around here,” says Nolan, author of A Guide to Historic Greenville, South Carolina. “People are always fascinated.” Greenville History Tours averages two walking tours and three culinary tours per week, Nolan estimates, and about two-thirds of his business comes from out-oftowners. Upstate corporations hire him to show off downtown to visiting employees and managers, and he also provides tours to delegations from municipalities that hope to emulate Greenville’s revitalization. But locals love Greenville History Tours, too. “There are plenty of Greenvillians who take my tours,” he says. “Even if you’ve lived here for 20 years, you can get a fresh look at our city and learn some interesting details you might otherwise not know.” That’s because the allure of Greenville’s sights, and sites, can be enhanced by a little extra knowledge. “It’s much like going into a museum with great masterpieces,” Nolan has written. “The artwork itself can bring enjoyment, but when a guide is there to tell you all about the artist, who owned it, its style and unique features, that’s when the artwork comes to life…visiting Greenville is similar. It’s a city with great features that are plain to see, yet a tour can offer a much deeper experience.” Greenville History Tours provides a context for how Greenville transformed from a small trading town to a textile hub to its revitalization into a 21st century city. “We start with what we see today, then fill in the rest of the story about how we arrived at this point,” Nolan says. “I just love history—and I’m here to help everyone else love it, too.”

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TOURS INCLUDE: South Main Walking Tour, a look into Greenville’s past as prologue for its present revitalization. West End Walking Tour, insight into the factors that turned a small grist mill and trading post into the textile center of the world. At the Chef’s Table Culinary Tour, a behind-the-scenes look and samples in the kitchens of downtown’s most popular chefs, flavored with a glimpse of historic sites in between the restaurants. Downtown Driving Tour, a drive through history in the West End, South Main and North Main areas, with emphasis on education, industry and architecture. Historic Neighborhoods Driving Tour, a showcase of the distinct eras and architectural styles of Greenville’s earliest neighborhoods. For complete details about each of these tours or to schedule an outing, visit www.GreenvilleHistoryTours.com or call John Nolan at 864.567.3940.

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...with Free Concert Series Downtown Alive, Main Street Fridays provide plenty of weekly fun Her husband is a meteorologist, but Lauren Justus doesn’t turn to him for confirmation that Spring is in the air. Instead, she simply waits to see NOMA Square filled with Greenvillians enjoying Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays. “When these events kick off, it signals a new season in downtown Greenville,” says Justus, special events manager at Hyatt Regency Greenville. “We know it’s time to start getting excited about warmer weather.” Presented by the City of Greenville, these weekly concert series feature a variety of the region’s favorite musical acts in an open-air venue throughout the Spring and Summer. Both draw some 45,000 attendees per season, and each series has its own

personality: Downtown Alive typically appeals to young professionals, according to the City’s event coordinator, Kevin Meyer, while Main Street Fridays caters more to families and the 35 and up crowd. Downtown Alive takes place every Thursday from 5:30-8:30pm at NOMA Square. The 2014 season kicks off March 20 with Mac Hobbs & the Social Contracts, then serves up a varied mix of music ranging from Benton Blount’s country to Stereo Reform’s funk to The Swingin Richards’ rock – and everything in between. This outdoor street party is the single-largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council, a supporter of artsrelated programs in Greenville and the Upstate.

Spring @ Yappy Hour Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm Leash up your pup and join us at NOMA Square for pup-tinis and treats! Live music. March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11

Yoga Studio 220 at Hyatt March 18 @ 6:30pm NOMA Square April 19, May 17 & June 21 @ 8:30am

Spring Fashion | Saturday, April 12 @ 8pm A night of fashion and music featuring looks from Lululemon Athletica, Brooks Brothers, Cocobella Boutique and Traveling Chic Boutique. Get a sneak peek of downtown Greenville’s best spring fashions for Easter, Mother’s Day, and Graduation.

Live Music Thursday & Friday Night Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive 5:30pm every Thursday night beginning March 20th Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays 5:30pm every Friday night beginning March 21st

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Come In and Smell The Spices!® at The Spice & Tea Exchange® of Greenville! Discover Fine Spices and Herbs, Hand-Mixed Blends, Salts from Around the World, Exotic Teas, Naturally-Flavored Sugars, Gourmet Gifts, Accessories and more! 864-509-0125 124 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601 greenville@spiceandtea.com Facebook.com/TSTEGreenville

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Main Street Fridays happens every Friday from 5:30-9:30pm, also at NOMA Square. Jump Start Band jumps things off on March 21, followed by a lineup of musical genres with generational appeal. Highlights include the soulful sounds of Chocolate Thunder, blues by Mac Arnold and Plate Full o’ Blues, and jazz from the Mike Frost Band, just to name a few. There’s plenty of rock, pop and beach as well. These family-oriented evenings also feature the Level One Kid’s Corner with inflatables and activities. “Downtown Alive and Main Street Fridays bring such fun energy to NOMA Square,” Justus says. “They do so much to enhance the downtown experience.” Meyer agrees, noting that while both series have been around for years, the City keeps them fresh by constantly considering all aspects of the events—from artist lineup to site layout to beverage sales—to foster continuous improvement from season to season.

“When these events kick off, it signals a new season in downtown Greenville... We know it’s time to start getting excited about warmer weather.” “These concert series are popular because we offer quality entertainment to the public—for free,” he says. For more information about Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays, visit www.greenvillesc.gov and click on special events.

Check out the line up! Schedules on pg.8 »

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3/20 Mac Hobbs and the Social Contracts Rock/Blues

6/12 Riyen Roots Band Blues/Funk

3/27 Outshyne Country

6/19 The Jaywalkers Rock

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6/26 The Piedmont Boys Country

Shane Pruitt Band Jam Band

4/10 The Mobros Blues

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4/17 Brian Collins Band Country/Rock

7/10 Tyler Boone Band Rock

4/24 Stereo Reform Funk/Rock

7/17 The Get Right Band Rock/Funk

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Jamie Wright Experience R&B/Soul

7/24 The Whiskey Gentry Country/Americana

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Soulution Soul/Funk

7/31 Reggie Sullivan Band Soul/Jazz/Rock

The Jones Machine Alternative

5/15 Benton Blount Country

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5/22 The Erica Berg Collective Blues/Funk

8/14 Retro Vertigo 80s

5/29 The Sound Committee Covers

8/21 The Swingin Richards Rock

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8/28 The Work Funk/Rock

The Mulligan Brothers Americana/Folk Rock

Emily Lynch Pop/Americana

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23 West North Street, Greenville, SC 29601 | 864.232.2761 | www.rushwilson.com Open Mon.–Sat. 9:30am–5:30pm, Wed. 9:30am–1:00pm

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AND ENJOY MUSIC IN THE STREET 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.

GREENVILLE HERITAGE FCU MAIN STREET FRIDAYS Fridays | 5:30-9:30PM | NOMA Square www.greenvillesc.gov | www.facebook.com/mainstreetfridays 3/21 Jumpstart Band Variety

6/27 Shades of Brown Soul/Funk

3/28 The Fortunate Sons Rock/Blues

7/11 Hot as a Pepper Dance/Blues/Rock

4/4 Mike Frost Band Jazz

7/18 Deja Nue Beach/Variety

4/11 The Herringbones Variety

7/25 The Groovin’ Company Variety

4/18 5th and York Jazz/Soul

8/1 The Bad Popes Blues/Americana

4/25 Derrick Dorsey Band Country/Rock

8/8 Mac Arnold and Plate Full O Blues Blues

5/2 NuSound Funk/Neo-Soul

8/15 Citizen Mojo Blues/Funk

5/9 The Rock Doctors Variety

8/22 Eric Weiler Rock/Blues

5/16 Steel Toe Stiletto Dance/Pop/Rock

8/29 Soul Intent Soul

5/23 True Blues Blues

9/5 Encore Beach/Variety

5/30 Soul Stew Funk/Soul/Rock

9/12 Wanda Johnson Soul

6/6 The Flashbacks Beach/Variety

9/19 UnderTeaux Blues/Rock

6/13 Chocolate Thunder Soul/R&B

9/26 Wine Down Blues/R&B/Rock

6/20 Southern Crescent Variety

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!

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103 N. Main Street Suite 400 (Penthouse) Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 552-1916

864.527.5948 424 Westfield Street

16. Liz Daly Designs

631 South Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 233-6009

15. Kroc Center

864.325.4445; 421 S. Main MainStreet Street 116 N. Main Street 631 South Greenville, SC 29601

17. Mast General (864) 233-6009 Store 864.235.1883; 111 N. Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 335-8222

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864.235.1234; 220 N. Main Street

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20. Posh Paws 864.271.4377; 234 Westfield Street

21. Rush Wilson Limited 864.232.2761; 23 W. North Street

22. Saffron’s West End Cafe 864.241.0401; 31 Augusta Street

23. SIP Tasting Room & Rooftop Lounge 864.552.1916 103 N. Main Street

24. South Carolina Children’s Theater 864.235.2885; 153 Augusta Street

25. Stella’s Music Emporium 864.232.5221; 325 Augusta Street

26. Sully’s Steamers

864.509.6061; 6 E. Washington St.

27. tealoha 864.509.1899; 131 E. McBee Ave.

28. The Green Room 864.233.6009 116 N. Main Street

29. The Loft at Falls Park 864.509.1181 631 S. Main Street

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30. The Pita Pit 864.239.0192; 21 S. Main Street

31. The Spice & Tea Exchange 864.509.0125; 124 North Main Street

32. The Warehouse Theatre 864.235.6948 37 Augusta Street

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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

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!

In cooperation with Centre Stage Board of Directors, Current Tools, Mark Blonstein and Don Faircloth

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City of Greenville Parking Rates

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by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan

By special arrangement with StudioCanal

MAR 27- APR 19 THU-SUN

Tuesday Night Fringe Series

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Apr 1, 8, 15 The Producers is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

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So Much to Do… So Little Time! Upcoming Events – March 1 through May 31 Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101 Tealoha

An afternoon of uplifting favorites by the Pride of Greenville Men’s Chorus.

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive Main Street at NOMA Square

Legacy of Impressionism: Languages of Light Greenville County Museum of Art

Every Wednesday; 6-7:30pm

Every Thursday, beginning March 20 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, beginning March 21 5:30-9:30pm Free concert series featuring a variety of genres and styles along with a children’s activity area.

Music Open Mic Night Tealoha

On exhibit March 12-Sept. 21 Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday 1-5pm

Jerry Seinfeld Peace Center

Friday, March 14 7pm & 9:30pm America’s premier comedian performs his signature stand-up routine.

Men’s Impact Retreat First Presbyterian Church March 14-15

Every Friday; 7-10pm

Peter Millar Event Rush Wilson Limited

Comedy Night Tealoha

Every Saturday; 7-8:30pm

The 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

Aziz Ansari: Modern Romance Peace Center

Sunday, March 9 7pm An evening with one of the biggest stars in the comedy world. As co-star of “Parks and Recreation,” he was named “Funniest Dude in Prime Time” by People magazine.

Sundays at 2: Music in the Galleries Greenville County Museum of Art Sunday, March 9 2-3pm

March 14–15 Please visit rushwilson.com for more information about event times, special offers and event details.

Revolution! Carolina Ballet Theatre at the Peace Center

March 14-16 Friday, 7:30pm Saturday, 2 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday, 2pm A cultural exploration of modern and classical dance featuring guest choreographer Dwight Rhoden, founder of Complexions Contemporary Ballet and a choreographer on “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Electronic Recycling & Shredding Event TD Convention Center Saturday, March 15 9am-noon Free event hosted by City of Greenville.

East Side, West Side Greenville Symphony Orchestra at Centre Stage Theatre

Saturday, March 15 2pm & 7pm East meets west in this rousing yet charming Spotlight Series concert featuring Hindemith, Payton MacDonald and Beethoven.

Sundays at 2: Artist in Action Greenville County Museum of Art

Sunday, March 16 2-3pm Artist/illustrator Bruce Bunch (recipient of the Queens Award and Best in Show at the Georgia Wildlife Arts Festival) demonstrates his favorite watercolor techniques and processes.

Mom.2.Mom Luncheon First Presbyterian Church March 18

Pink Martini Peace Center

Thursday, March 20 7:30pm A rollicking around-the-world musical adventure that crosses the genres of classical, jazz and oldfashioned pop with inspiration from old Hollywood musicals. If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, this would be that band.

Southern Tide Spring Event Rush Wilson Limited

March 20–22 Please visit rushwilson.com for more information about event times, special offers and event details.

Southwick, Alden, Gitman Event Rush Wilson Limited

March 21 Please visit rushwilson.com for more information about event times, special offers and event details.

Sundays at 2: Music in the Galleries Greenville County Museum of Art

Sunday, March 23 2-3pm Enjoy the melodies of the American French Cafe Combo, La Bon Musique, as they perform a variety of songs inspired by France.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Peace Center

Tuesday, March 25 7:30pm A leading dance institution that uses classical ballet to change people’s lives … featuring 18 diverse dance artists performing an eclectic and demanding

repertoire.

The Producers Centre Stage

March 27-April 19 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm Sundays, 3pm You will never forget the names of Bialystock and Bloom.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Peace Center

Thursday, March 27 7:30pm Featuring traditional New Orleans jazz in all its authenticity.

Pinkalicious the Musical South Carolina Children’s Theatre at the Peace Center

March 28-April 6 Fridays, March 28 & April 4, 7pm Saturdays, March 29 & April 5, 1:30pm & 5:30pm Sundays, March 30 & April 6,1:30pm Sunday, March 30, 5:30pm (special price performance) A wildly funny series of “pink-tastic” adventures that teach boys and girls valuable lessons about selfcontrol and moderation.

Music & Arts Follies First Presbyterian Church March 30

Sundays at 2: Family Art Adventure Greenville County Museum of Art

Sunday, March 30 2-3pm Join artist/educator Barbara Ervin for a hands-on bookmaking activity for ages 7 & up.

Smudge Centre Stage

Tuesdays, April 1, 8 & 15 7pm A dark comic tragedy about a young couple with a deformed baby, this play explores the complicated nature of love, what it means to truly become a parent and the resilience of a life unexpected.

Wit & Wisdom Senior Adults with Hedy Dreskin First Presbyterian Church April 1

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Restocked for Spring! Lots of new strands of semi-precious stones! WALK IN AND BEAD ANYTIME!

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GREENVILLE

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

MARDIS GRAS

• Aziz Ansari: Modern Romance • Sundays at 2: Music in the Galleries

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101

• Music Open Mic Night

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101 • Legacy of Impressionism: Languages of Light Opens

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101

• Comedy Night

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

ASH WEDNESDAY

• Comedy Night

• Music Open Mic Night • Jerry Seinfeld • Men’s Impact Retreat • Revolution! Carolina Ballet Theatre • Peter Millar Event

• Comedy Night • Men’s Impact Retreat • Revolution! Carolina Ballet Theatre • Electronic Recycling & Shredding Event • East Side, West Side • Peter Millar Event

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Southwick, Alden, Gitman Event • Southern Tide Spring Event

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • The Producers • Pinkalicious the Musical

• Comedy Night • Southern Tide Spring Event

• Comedy Night • The Producers • Pinkalicious the Musical

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS

• Revolution! Carolina Ballet Theatre • Sundays at 2: Artist in Action

PURIM

• Mom.2.Mom Luncheon

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

• Sundays at 2: Music in the Galleries

• The Producers • Pinkalicious the Musical • Music & Arts Follies • Sundays at 2: Family Art Adventure

NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY

SPRING BEGINS

• The Producers • Pinkalicious the Musical

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • Pink Martini • Southern Tide Spring Event

• Dance Theatre of Harlem

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • The Producers • Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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Upcoming events continued...

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Thursday, April 3 6-9pm Annual membership gathering featuring beer and wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres and silent auction.

Coppley Event Rush Wilson Limited

April 3 Please visit rushwilson.com for more information about event times, special offers and event details.

Don’t Dress for Dinner Greenville Little Theatre

April 4-6, 10-13, 17-19 Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm Sundays, 3pm A farce fresh off a Broadway revival, this comedy is all about a romantic get-away gone awry.

The Russian Sorcerer and His Apprentice Greenville Symphony Orchestra at the Peace Center April 5-6 Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 3pm Two spectacular works by the great Pyotr Tchaikovsky along with the Greenville premiere of the Fourth Symphony by Tchaikovsky’s beloved pupil, Sergei Taneyev.

Sundays at 2: Art History 101 Impressionism Greenville County Museum of Art

Sunday, April 6 2-3pm Missed out on art history? Join us for an informative look at Impressionism and the role it played in the development of modern art.

Activities Trip to The Cove for Senior Salt Impact First Presbyterian Church April 10

Samuelson, Allen Edmonds Event Rush Wilson Limited

April 11 Please visit rushwilson.com for more information about event times, special offers and event details.

An Evening With John Legend: The All of Me Tour Peace Center

Saturday, April 12 8pm Featuring the nine-time Grammy Award-winning artist in an intimate and acoustic setting, highlighted by guitar/vocal accompaniment and string quartet.

Palm Sunday with John Rutter ’s Psalmfest First Presbyterian Church April 13

Sundays at 2: Family Art Adventure Greenville County Museum of Art

Sunday, April 13 2-3pm Bring your family and explore your creativity with a hands-on art activity specially designed for ages 3-6.

Michael Mathers Greenville County Museum of Art

On exhibit April 16-July 15 Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 1-5pm

40 Years on Heritage Green: Building Greenville’s Collection Greenville County Museum of Art On exhibit April 16-July 6 Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 1-5pm

Maundy Thursday Service First Presbyterian Church Thursday, April 17 7:30pm

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April 17 Please visit rushwilson.com for more information about event times, special offers and event details.

Meet Greenville County Museum of Art to preview summer art camp and make some art in the park.

The Producers Spring 2014 Gala Centre Stage

Easter Sunday Services First Presbyterian Church

Saturday, April 26 7pm A festive 30th anniversary celebration under the stars, complete with food, drinks, live entertainment, cast after party, and more.

Sunday, April 20 8am, 9:30am, 10:45am, 11am

Flashdance -- The Musical Peace Center

April 22-27 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30pm Friday, 8pm Saturday, 2pm & 8pm Sunday, 1pm & 6:30pm With electrifying dance at its core, this is the story of Alex Owens, a female Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night who dreams of becoming a professional performer.

Youth Sunday with BBQ fundraiser First Presbyterian Church

Women’s Dessert Social First Presbyterian Church

Roby Lakatos Ensemble Peace Center

Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance First Presbyterian Church Friday, April 25

The Return Greenville Little Theatre

Tuesday, April 29 7pm Five performing ensembles; 300 talented young musicians; one night of accomplishment showcasing Greenville County Youth Orchestras.

GLOW TALES: A Black Light Puppetry Extravaganza 2nd Stage at South Carolina Children’s Theatre Headquarters

Caribbean Crush South Carolina Children’s Theatre at ZEN

Friday, April 25, 5:30pm Saturdays, April 26 & May 3, 1pm & 3pm Sundays, April 27 & May 4, 2pm Three short tales told through black light puppetry. A magical theater experience for young audiences.

Friday, May 2 7pm A laid-back, adults-only event featuring Caribbean steel drums, food, beach drinks and a silent auction you won’t want to miss.

A Night In Vienna Greenville Symphony Orchestra at the Peace Center

April 25-27 Friday & Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 3pm A charming chamber concert featuring works by Haydn, the father-founder of Viennese classical style, along with Suppe, Schubert and Strauss.

Certus Saturday Falls Park River Lodge Saturday, April 26 1-4pm

Shoulder to Shoulder Greenville Symphony Orchestra & Greenville County Young Artist Orchestra at the Peace Center

Saturday, May 3 7:30pm Members of GSO join forces with YAO to perform to perform Mendelssohn’s ever-popular Reformation Symphony and Paganini’s delightfully spirited first violin concerto featuring YAO soloist Paul Aguilar.

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Sunday, April 27 2-3pm Featuring photographer Michael Mathers.

Greenville County Youth Orchestras Spring Concert Peace Center

April 25-27 Friday & Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 3pm A spectacular Beatles tribute.

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Sundays at 2: Gallery Talk Greenville County Museum of Art

Tuesday, April 29 7:30pm Virtuoso fiddler Roby Lakatos is not only a scorching player, but a musician of extraordinary versatility – equally comfortable performing classical, jazz and his native Hungarian folk idiom.

Thursday, April 24

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april 2014

GREENVILLE

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

• The Producers • The Producers • Pinkalicious the Musical • Don’t Dress for Dinner • The Russian Sorcerer and His Apprentice • Sundays at 2: Art History 101 Impressionism

FRIDAY

• The Producers • Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101 • Pinkalicious the Musical • The Producers • Smudge • Wit & Wisdom Senior Adults • Pinkalicious the Musical with Hedy Dreskin

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • The Producers • Pinkalicious the Musical • Coppley Event

• The Producers • Smudge

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • The Producers • Don’t Dress for Dinner • Activities Trip to The Cove for Senior Salt Impact

• The Producers • Smudge

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • The Producers • Don’t Dress for Dinner • Maundy Thursday Service • Robert Talbott Event

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101 • The Producers

SATURDAY

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • The Producers • Pinkalicious the Musical • Don’t Dress for Dinner

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • The Producers • Don’t Dress for Dinner • Samuelson, Allen Edmonds Event

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • The Producers • Don’t Dress for Dinner

• Comedy Night • The Producers • Pinkalicious the Musical • Don’t Dress for Dinner • The Russian Sorcerer and His Apprentice

• Comedy Night • The Producers • Don’t Dress for Dinner • An Evening With John Legend: The All of Me Tour

• Comedy Night • The Producers • Don’t Dress for Dinner

WORLD HEALTH DAY

• The Producers • Don’t Dress for Dinner • Palm Sunday with John Rutter’s Psalmfest • Sundays at 2: Family Art Adventure

SPRING BREAK FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

PALM SUNDAY

• East Sunday Services •

• The Producers

PASSOVER BEGINS TAX DAY SPRING BREAK FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

• Flashdance The Musical

• Flashdance The Musical • The Return • GLOW TALES: A Black Light Puppetry Extravaganza • A Night In Vienna • Youth Sunday with BBQ Fundraiser • Sundays at 2: Gallery Talk

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY

SPRING BREAK FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101 • Flashdance - The Musical

MAUNDY THURSDAY SPRING BREAK FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • Flashdance - The Musical • Women’s Dessert Social

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

EARTH DAY

EASTER

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101 • The Producers • Michael Mathers Exhibit Opens • 40 Years on Heritage Green: Building Greenville’s Collection Opens

• Roby Lakatos Ensemble • Greenville County Youth Orchestras Spring Concert

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101

GOOD FRIDAY SPRING BREAK FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Flashdance - The Musical • Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance • The Return • GLOW TALES: A Black Light Puppetry Extravaganza • A Night In Vienna

• Comedy Night • Flashdance - The Musical • The Return • GLOW TALES: A Black Light Puppetry Extravaganza • A Night In Vienna • Certus Saturday • The Producers Spring 2014 Gala

ARBOR DAY

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Every Saturday, beginning May 3 8:30am-12:30 pm Select from the finest in fresh, locally-grown produce and flowers. While shopping you can grab a bite to eat from participating food vendors and learn new cooking and gardening tips presented by area experts.

Family First Parenting Class First Presbyterian Church May 4

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Service First Presbyterian Church

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Children’s Musical: Rescue in the Night First Presbyterian Church May 4

Wit & Wisdom Senior Adults with the Sweet Adelines First Presbyterian Church May 6

Harvey Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series

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Wednesday, May 7 Sundown (~8pm) Free series featuring your favorite classic movies under the stars. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers (but no pets).

Artisphere Downtown Greenville

May 9-11 An artful weekend showcasing a diverse menu of experiences that center around the arts, both visual and performing.

Music from the Heavens Greenville Symphony Orchestra at the Peace Center

May 10-11 Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 3pm A divinely-inspired program featuring the The Greenville Chorale and soprano Christina Major.

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series Falls Park

Wednesday, May 14 Sundown (~8pm) Free series featuring your favorite classic movies under the stars. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers (but no pets).

The Phantom of The Opera Peace Center

Wednesdays, May 14 & 21, 7:30pm Thursdays, May 15 & 22, 7:30pm Thursday, May 15, 2pm Fridays, May 16 & 23, 8pm

Saturdays, May 17 & 24, 2pm, 8pm Sundays, May 18 & 25, 1pm, 6:30pm Tuesday, May 20, 7:30pm A breathtaking new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical featuring a beloved story and a thrilling score.

Blood Drive First Presbyterian Church May 18

The Sandlot Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series Falls Park

Wednesday, May 21 Sundown (~8pm) Free series featuring your favorite classic movies under the stars. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers (but no pets).

A Few Good Men Centre Stage

May 22-June 1 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm Sundays 3pm Plenty of wise-cracking humor and suspense.

Viewer ’s Choice: Notorious, Shane or All the King’s Men Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series Falls Park

Wednesday, May 28 Sundown (~8pm) Free series featuring your favorite classic movies under the stars. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers (but no pets).

do downtown

may 2014

GREENVILLE

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Caribbean Crush

• Comedy Night • Shoulder to Shoulder • The TD Saturday Market

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Artisphere

• Comedy Night • The TD Saturday Market • Artisphere • Music from the Heavens

MAY DAY

• Family First Parenting Class • Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Service • Children’s Musical: Rescue in the Night

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101 • Harvey, Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

NATIONAL TEACHERS DAY

CINCO DE MAYO

• The Phantom of the Opera • Blood Drive

• A Few Good Men

• Artisphere • Music from the Heavens

• Wit & Wisdom Senior Adults with the Sweet Adelines

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting • Piedmont Natural Gas & Tea 101 Downtown Alive • Abbott and Costello Meet • The Phantom of the Opera Frankenstein, Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series • The Phantom of the Opera

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • The Phantom of the Opera

• Comedy Night • The TD Saturday Market • The Phantom of the Opera

• The Phantom of the Opera

• Piedmont Natural Gas • Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101 Downtown Alive • The Sandlot, Fidelity • A Few Good Men Investments Moonlight Movie Series

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • A Few Good Men

• Comedy Night • The TD Saturday Market • A Few Good Men

• A Few Good Men

• Loose Leaf Tea Tasting & Tea 101 • A Few Good Men • View, Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • A Few Good Men

• Music Open Mic Night • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • A Few Good Men

• Comedy Night • The TD Saturday Market • A Few Good Men

MOTHER’S DAY

ARMED FORCES DAY

• A Few Good Men

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