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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. Thank you to Carol B. Stewart Photography, Charleston Cooks, and the International Center of the Upstate for contributing photos to this issue.
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...while Cooking with Class Do Downtown learns to prepare a Cozy French Supper It’s oft-repeated—there’s been a little research, too—that food tastes better when prepared by someone else. Not necessarily, say the folks at Charleston Cooks, and what’s more it can be healthier, more economical—and plenty more fun—to cook for yourself. So Do Downtown headed over to the Main Street kitchen retail shop/ culinary classroom for a little research of our own. Choosing just one class to attend is deliciously difficult—every month there’s a smorgasbord of options, from workshops on Southern cooking to theme nights on various cuisines to class for couples-only. Some are demonstrations, others are handson; all include tips on ingredients, techniques and tools designed to inspire even the most apprehensive chef to absolutely try this at home. “We want to demystify the kitchen,” says Mark Pollard, culinary director and manager at the Greenville store. Ultimately, Do Downtown opts for the Cozy French Supper class and we settle in
with a baker’s dozen of attendees: two sets of ladies enjoying a Girls Night Out, a trio of co-workers celebrating a career move, and a father/daughter couple indulging their shared interest in all things culinary. Our chef instructor this evening is Season Stepp, who fell in love with cooking as a little girl sitting on her grandma’s kitchen counter and later trained at the Culinary Institute of America. Season and her assistant have pre-prepped most of the ingredients, which are placed at work stations throughout the bright, open kitchen/classroom. Walking us through the steps for each recipe, Season explains the “why” behind every “what” we’ll be doing. She elaborates on the safest, most effective ways to use common kitchen tools, placing particular emphasis on what knives are—and aren’t— supposed to do. Ours is a chatty bunch, full of questions, and as we divide into crews, tasked with turning the evening’s recipes into actual dishes, it’s possible some of us are more adept than others. “Foodies of all experience levels are welcome at Charleston Cooks,” Season says.
Together we cook up a very cozy, very French menu: Asparagus Shrimp Quiche Lorraine with Mixed Green Salad, Steamed Mussels in Shallot Thyme Cream Sauce with Toasted Baguette, Gruyere Potato Gratin, Beef Bourguignon, and Chocolate Souffle with Warm Cherry Sauce. Season flavors her directions with a sprinkle of humor here, a dash of anecdote there, and she provides interesting morsels of info, such as: • The handle on a kitchen knife isn’t, in fact, for handling; it’s for balancing. • When cutting, bring the knife to the food, not the other way around. (We learn this looks easier than it actually is.) • A shallot is “the love child of onion and garlic.” • Convenience doesn’t justify jarred garlic. Get fresh…and a good garlic press. • Start bacon in a cold pan. • Use your senses—rather than a kitchen timer—to determine when a dish is done.
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We Jules Verne fans have traveled under the sea, around the world, even to the center of the earth … but March is the month to book an adventure of another sort: rather than the iconic 80, Upstate International can take us Around the World in 31 Days. No new-fangled steamships, elephants or hot-air balloons required. A month-long celebration of our region’s global connections, Upstate International encompasses an eclectic array of events that showcase the world’s cultures found right here at home. It provides an opportunity to explore international traditions as expressed in music, dance, art, food and spirits, literature, sports, even automobiles. There’s something for everyone, from anywhere … and everything’s happening in Greenville and surrounding cities. “This is a month filled with fun things to do, featuring cultures from all over the world,” says Whitney Walters, executive director of the International Center of the Upstate. “It’s a chance to show off – and also to discover – just how multi-cultural we are in the Upstate.” Upstate International Month is coordinated by the International Center, with regional businesses, retailers, schools and cultural groups encouraged to host events under the organization’s umbrella. “We spearhead the celebration, but the real heroes are the people, groups and companies who are making all these interesting events happen,” Walters says. “They’re the ones filling up the calendar.” While delighted with the entire schedule, Walters does admit being partial to one event in particular. “Oh, our opening gala (A World Sensation) is my favorite,” she says. “Guests wear traditional dress from their home countries…we look like the United Nations!” The world truly is at home in the Upstate, says Lauren Justus, special events manager at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, and that is good for everyone – local and transplant alike.
“When we celebrate other cultures, it helps us grow as a community as we learn from and embrace those with different backgrounds and skills and experiences,” Justus says. “That’s why Upstate International Month is so important.” Justus is organizing Get Green @ NOMA Square, an outdoor St. Patrick’s Day festival on the plaza at Hyatt Regency featuring live music by The Accidentally Irish Lads, prizes for best St. Patty’s attire, and an authentic Irish menu of food and spirits. “The weather is transitioning from winter to spring, and we are all itching to get outside and enjoy our beautiful Main Street,” she says. “NOMA Square is excited to be part of International Month.” A number of other Main Street businesses are part of International Month as well, with Continued on 6 »
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tasty events like Port City Java’s International Coffee Cupping, Greenville Sister Cities’ Belgian Beer Dinner at The Trappe Door, a series of hands-on cooking classes at The Cook’s Station and Ten Thousand Village’s International Food Tasting. “International Month is a great opportunity to celebrate Ten Thousand Village’s artisans and the countries they represent,” says Libby Wright, the fair trade retailer’s communications/ marketing manager. The store is making the most of the community’s heightened interest in all things international to promote its favorite food products such as Equal Exchange Coffee, jams and jellies from Swaziland and chocolate from Ghana. The Greenville Library System has booked plenty of educational fun, from Traditional Indian and Bollywood Dancing to Bilingual Story Times to a Downton Abbey Tea. Venues across the Upstate are offering community book discussions on “The Iguana Tree” along with myriad other educational offerings and arts events galore. Michelin is hosting an InTIREnational Art Contest; CU-ICAR, the Millenium Drive car show. Happenings for good sports include the Kroc Center’s Special Friends Tennis Expo, German-American Club’s International Soccer Tournament and a Saint Paddy’s Dash & Bash. There are many, many more events— check out the calendar for a complete list of opportunities to see the world, right here at home. Can Upstate International really take us Around the World in 31 Days? You bet!
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Return to the Green Here’s a gathering we return to again and again! Held on the Sunday prior to St. Patrick’s Day, Return to the Green has been a signature West End event since 1996. This Irish cultural festival includes traditional Celtic music, bagpipes, dance, Irish food, drinks and a variety of free children’s activities. Slated this year for Sunday, March 8, at Fluor Field, Return to the Green includes:
1:30-4pm Children’s Area 1:45pm Celtic Band
2:45pm Opening Ceremonies: Cead Mile Failte, City of Greenville Pipes & Drums 3:30pm Irish Dance Performance, The Westend Dance Company
5pm The Westend Dance Company
5:30pm Grand Prize Drawing for $500
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For more information, call 864-525-8319 or visit returntothegreen.wordpress.com.
Darin R. Gehrke Ceramics 1205 Pendleton Street Greenville www.drgceramics.com Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11-5; Sat. 11-3
Lily Pottery 1269 Pendleton Street Greenville www.lilypottery.com Hours: Tues.-Sat. 12-5
16 Aiken Street Greenville artandlightgallery.com Hours: Wed.-Fri. 11-5; Sat. 11-3
11 Lois Avenue Greenville knackstudios.com Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-3
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So Much to Do… So Little Time! Upcoming Events—March to May Weekly Events Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive NOMA Square Every Thursday, beginning March 19 5:30-8:30pm Downtown comes alive every Thursday evening with an outdoor street party featuring live music with varied sounds including rock, blues, funk and cover bands.
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays NOMA Square
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Calendar Fairytales and Legends Greenville Symphony Orchestra at the Peace Center Saturday, Feb. 28, 8pm Sunday, March 1, 3pm Enjoy musical fairytales and exciting adventures, from the thrilling Arabian Nights of Scheherazade to the heartbreaking love story of The Girl from Arles.
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Mike Wiley portrays more than 20 characters in this one-man show about Henry “Box” Brown, an African-American born into slavery in Virginia who mailed himself to friends -- and freedom -- in Philadelphia in a wooden box.
A weekly music series featuring a variety of genres and styles. A children’s activity area and special promotional events make this a family-friendly event.
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/gardening tips.
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Wit & Wisdom Senior Adults First Presbyterian Church
Every Saturday, beginning May 2 8:30am-12:30pm
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POP! Performance: One Noble Journey The Peace Center
Every Friday, beginning March 20 5:30-9:30pm
The TD Saturday Market Main Street
Call Ike’s!
Judas, this passion play features contemporary music illuminating his transcendent power.
The greatest story ever told comes to life! Centering on Jesus’ final days and his betrayal by
With Martha Stewart Hoover.
Turner Memorial Breakfast First Presbyterian Church Thursday, March 5 6am With Chandler Catanzaro.
The Whipping Man Warehouse Theatre Thursday-Friday, March 5-7 8pm Caleb DeLeon, a badly wounded Jewish Confederate soldier, returns home at the end of the Civil War to find his former slaves, Simon and John. Race, faith and history collide as the men struggle to find their positions in the new world.
First Friday at Art & Light Art & Light Gallery Friday, March 6 6-9pm Opening reception for a group show, “12 FRIENDS - Bit by Bit.”
International Food Tasting Ten Thousand Villages Friday, March 6 A sampling of the store’s favorite fair trade food items from around the globe including
Equal Exchange Coffee, Eswatini Kitchen Jams And Jellies made in Swaziland, and Divine Chocolate from Ghana.
GSO Spotlight Series: Smiling and Dancing Greenville Symphony at Centre Stage Saturday, March 7 2pm & 7pm Get to know GSO’s principal musicians “up close and personal” as they play pieces by C.P.E. Bach, Mozart and Prokofiev.
Yappy Hour NOMA Square Wednesday, March 11 6-8pm Leash up your pup every second Wednesday for some live music, treats, door prizes, “pup-tinis” and Yappetizer specials. Free admission; cash bar and food available.
An Evening with Garrison Keillor Peace Center Thursday, March 12 7:30pm An intimate evening of storytelling and song with Garrison Keillor, the familiar voice of “A Prairie Home Companion.”
With Strings Attached Greenville Symphony at the Peace Center March 13-15 Friday & Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 3pm A chamber performance featuring works by Mendelssohn, Grieg and Tchaikovsky.
Music & Arts Youth Variety Show: Anything Goes! First Presbyterian Church Saturday, March 14 7pm
St. Patrick’s Day Bash NOMA Square Tuesday, March 17 5:30-9:30pm Outdoor celebration featuring Events Continued on 11 »
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live music by The Accidentally Irish Lads, prizes for the best St. Patrick’s Day attire, authentic Irish menu, green beer and more.
Broadway Series: Pippin Peace Center March 17-22 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30pm Friday, 8pm Saturday, 2pm & 8pm Sunday, 1pm & 6:30pm A magical, unforgettable production described by the New York Times as “Astonishing! A PIPPIN for the 21st Century.” This revived classic tells the story
of a young prince on a deathdefying journey to find meaning in his existence.
Trunk Show Art & Light Gallery Saturday, March 21 11am-3pm Featuring Once Again Sam, BlueMoss and Teresa Roche.
mom.2.mom First Presbyterian Church Tuesday, March 24 9am Brunch and guest speaker.
The Joffrey Ballet Peace Center Tuesday, March 24 7:30pm A classically-trained ballet company that expresses an inclusive perspective on dance with a repertoire comprising major story ballets, reconstructions of masterpieces, and contemporary works.
German Inspirations Greenville Symphony at the Peace Center Saturday, March 28, 8pm Sunday, March 29, 3pm
This GSO masterworks performance features great composers of three generations – Weber, Hindemith and Brahms – who are connected through glorious German traditions.
Historic Church Tour – Downtown Greenville First Presbyterian Church Saturday, March 28 10:45am
Palm Sunday Services First Presbyterian Church Sunday, March 29 8:30am, 9:40am, 11am
Monty Python’s Spamalot Centre Stage
First Friday at Art & Light Art & Light Gallery
April 2-26 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm Sundays, 3pm
Friday, April 3 6-9pm
A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture.
Maundy Thursday Communion First Presbyterian Church
Easter Services First Presbyterian Church Sunday, April 5 8am, 9:30am, 10:40am, 11am
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POPS! Performance: The Jungle Book Peace Center
Wit & Wisdom Senior Adults First Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, April 7-9 10am & noon
Tuesday, April 7 11:30am
A musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic. Join young Mowgli as he learns the “laws” of the jungle in this time-honored adventure.
Agnes of God Centre Stage
Keith Lockhart & The BBC Concert Orchestra Peace Center
April 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm A Fringe Series performance: “That’s why she’s innocent. She honestly doesn’t remember.”
Tuesday, April 7 7:30pm
Yappy Hour NOMA Square
Conductor Keith Lockhart – a Furman graduate -- returns to Greenville with the worldrenowned BBC Concert Orchestra featuring pianist Charlie Albright.
Wednesday, April 8 6-8pm Leash up your pup every second Wednesday for some live music, treats, door prizes, “pup-tinis” and Yappetizer specials. Free admission; cash bar and food available.
Pilobolus Peace Center Thursday, April 9 7:30pm Physically and intellectually, this troupe inspires audiences by breaking down barriers between disciplines and challenging the way we think about dance.
Don’t Cry For Me, Margaret Mitchell Greenville Little Theatre April 10-25 Thursday-Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 3pm The funny, outrageous and mostly true comedy about the process of adapting “Gone with the Wind” from novel to movie.
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Grovewood Café First Presbyterian Church Monday, April 13, 9am
Friday, April 10 noon
A Duck Called Ugly Greenville Little Theatre
This educational performance by the inspiring dance troupe features “All is Not Lost” and “The Transformation.”
April 16-18 Thursday & Friday, 10:30 am Saturday, 10:30am & 2pm
Youth Sunday: Gospel Mass by Robert Ray First Presbyterian Church
Richard III Warehouse Theatre
Activities Trip: Spring in Mountains and
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POP! Performance: Pilobolus, School Matinee Peace Center
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Natural Gas 16 • Greenville Heritage 15 • Piedmont Downtown Alive Main Street Fridays
Grovewood Cafe
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England is enjoying peace under King Edward IV … and the King’s tyrannical, disfigured brother sets his sights on the crown.
GSO Goes Jazzy! Greenville Symphony at the Peace Center April 17-19 Friday & Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 3pm A concert featuring three of GSO’s own musicians as soloists, with one concerto for brass trombone and another for percussion duo.
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2nd Annual Spring Fashion Show NOMA Square Saturday, April 18 8pm Local downtown retailers show off their hottest spring collections while spectators enjoy a cocktail and sounds by DJ Skid. Models by Millie Lewis of Greenville.
Radiance Young Women’s Retreat First Presbyterian Church Saturday-Sunday, April 18-19
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Music & Arts Dinner Theater First Presbyterian Church Sunday, April 19 7pm
Audra McDonald Peace Center Thursday, April 23 7:30pm The artistry of this two-time Grammy winner, six-time Tony winner is unparalleled in breadth and versatility. D O
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The Cat In The Hat SCCT at the Peace Center April 24-May 3 Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday as the South Carolina Children’s Theatre brings the most mischievous cat in town from the page to the stage.
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So Much to Do… ...So Little Time! Upcoming Events continued… Grains of Grace First Presbyterian Church Friday-Saturday, April 24-25 Times vary
Greenville County Youth Orchestras Spring Concert Peace Center
A meal-packing project with Feed My Starving Children.
Tuesday, April 28 7pm
Diana Krall Peace Center
A showcase performance featuring 300 young musicians, five ensembles and one night of accomplishment.
Saturday, April 25 8pm This five-time Grammy Awardwinning jazz pianist/singer performs in Greenville as part of her Wallflower World Tour.
Music’s Power Greenville Chorale at Greenville First Baptist Sunday, April 26 3pm
RECYCLE GREENVILLE
Three distinct programmatic selections celebrate music’s power to proclaim belief, to offer comfort and to guide prayer.
Keep the Green in Greenville
Learn more at recycle.greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-8300
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Wild Thing Greenville Little Theatre April 30-May 3 Thursday-Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 3pm A 1960s rock and roll revue.
First Friday at Art & Light Art & Light Gallery Friday, May 1 6-9pm Exhibit by Michele Berg Radford.
Shen Yun 2015 Peace Center Friday, May 1, 7:30pm Saturday, May 2, 2pm Celebrating 5,000 years of Chinese culture through music and dance with a tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends and modern heroic tales.
A Gala Knight Downtown Airport Hangar
Children’s Musical: Life of the Party First Presbyterian Church
Friday, May 1 7pm
Sunday, May 3 7pm
Fundraiser for Centre Stage featuring gourmet food, libations, live and silent auction, live music and performances, and more.
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• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Richard III • The Cat In The Hat • Wild Thing • A Gala Knight • First Friday at Art & Light • Shen Yun 2015
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• The Cat In The Hat • Wild Thing • Children’s Musical: Life of the Party
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• Wit & Wisdom Senior Adults
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• Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series
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NEW YEAR’S DAY • Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive
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• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays • Artisphere
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• TD Saturday Market • Richard III • The Cat In The Hat • Wild Thing • Shen Yun 2015
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• Artisphere • Shoulder-To-Shoulder
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• Artisphere
MOTHER’S DAY • Americana
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• Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series • Yappy Hour
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• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive
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• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays
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• Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series
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• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • Giselle
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• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays
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• Sheryl Crow
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• Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series
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• Piedmont Natural Gas • Greenville Heritage Downtown Alive Main Street Fridays • Activities Trip: Dinner on the Square in Pendleton
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• TD Saturday Market • Americana
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ARMED FORCES DAY • TD Saturday Market
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MEMORIAL DAY
Wit & Wisdom Senior Adults First Presbyterian Church Tuesday, May 5 11:30am
Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series Falls Park Wednesday, May 6 8pm Watch your favorite classic movies under the stars. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are permitted (but pets are not).
Artisphere Downtown Greenville May 8-10
An artful weekend showcasing a diverse menu of experiences that center around the arts, both visual and performing, as well as Greenville’s multicultural offerings.
Shoulder-To-Shoulder YAO & GSO at the Peace Center Saturday, May 9 7:30pm This performance by the Young Artist Orchestra and members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra features YAO concert master Katherine Woo in Tchaikovsky’s Concerto for Violin, op.35.
Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series Falls Park
Americana Greenville Symphony at the Peace Center
Giselle International Ballet at the Peace Center
Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series Falls Park
Wednesday, May 13; 8pm
Saturday, May 16, 8pm Sunday, May 17, 3pm
Thursday, May 21 7:30pm
Wednesday, May 27 8pm
A Masterworks performance featuring American music at its very best, including “West Side Story” and “Porgy and Bess.”
Described as one of the most romantic works in the classical canon, this ballet depicts the journey of the peasant girl Giselle as she faces love, betrayal, death and, ultimately, forgiveness and life.
Watch your favorite classic movies under the stars. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are permitted (but pets are not).
Wednesday, May 20 8pm
Sheryl Crow Peace Center
Thursday, May 28 4:30pm
Watch your favorite classic movies under the stars. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are permitted (but pets are not).
Monday, May 25; 7:30pm
Watch your favorite classic movies under the stars. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are permitted (but pets are not).
Yappy Hour NOMA Square Wednesday, May 13 6-8pm Leash up your pup every second Wednesday for some live music, treats, door prizes, “pup-tinis” and Yappetizer specials. Free admission; cash bar and food available.
Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series Falls Park
Activities Trip: Dinner on the Square in Pendleton First Presbyterian Church
An evening of music with a singer who has nine Grammy Awards to her credit. D O
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