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Barn Yard: The McKelvey corncrib and the kitchen gardens at the Roper Mountain Science Center’s Living History Farm, photographed by Paul Mehaffey on July 29, 2014. For more, see “Town & Country,” page 76.
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ON THE TOWN
Pics of the litter: Upcountry fêtes & festivities.
WEDDINGS
Rich layers and textures bridge comfort and couture.
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PAST PERFECT
Classic, modern, or funky— Upstate antiques dealers disprove the notion that newer is better.
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Painter Melissa Anderson, old-school shaving tools for the modern age, batik artist Leo Twiggs, and more.
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Congressmen and CEOs make time for portraitist Michael Del Priore.
A fall arsenal of cloaks, capes, and Cognac; plus interior greenery and more from Urban Digs.
The Man breaks down how to apologize—and more importantly, how to mean it.
Roanoke, VA, is a twinkling highlight along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Da Vinci’s luxurious take on Italian flavors; caramel sauce with a kick; and the venerated Bloody Mary enjoys its 80th birthday.
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THIS PAGE: ON AARON: Khaki shirt, $71, by Moab; from Mast General Store. Grey plaid shirt,$105; from Brooks Brothers. Denim jeans, $200; chambray tie, $50; from Billiam Jeans. For more, see “Town & Country,” page 76. Photograph by Paul Mehaffey COVER: ON RAE: Shearling jacket, call for price, by Chanel; scarf, $25; from Labels Designer Consignments. Rabbit-fur knit vest, $288, by Love Token; from Monkee’s of the West End. For more, see “Town & Country,” page 76. Photograph by Paul Mehaffey
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ctober may be the most shape-shifting month of the year. There’s a palpable energy, sparked by the change of seasons, the heavy air of summer giving way to crisp skies and cool days. Trees aglow in gold, orange, yellow. Surely, Mother Nature is saying something about what we all should be thinking: there is beauty in change, life in renewal. We are likewise inspired to shed our summer skin, our closets, our homes. To surround ourselves with luxury, to refresh, and reenergize. We derive pleasure from the visual—a color or texture or look awakens us, like sublime flavors or hearty laughs. There’s visceral pleasure in style, set by design. And whether we seek comfort, classic, vintage, or alternative, we are setting a personal definition as well as a cultural distinction. Like the blaze of October, we brandish new threads, new convictions, fly our football flags, and fuel the fires of campsites and tailgates. With that in mind, we present a wealth of seasonal fashion that strikes a chord between elegance and accessibility: bright accents that pop against layers of warmth—style that is approachable and tailored, elevating the mundane to the majestic (“Town & Country,” page 76). Comfort couture fit for these electric days. There is a classic feel to present trends, but desire for the past is nothing new. This month marks the time of the Greenville County Museum of Art’s annual Antiques, Fine Art & Design weekend, a faceted experience of dealers, collectors, and design experts (“Past Perfect,” page 86). For some, collecting is about investing—procuring a rare, expensive object that will only gain in value. But whether we find an old yearbook or an eighteenth-century secretary, we’re drawn to the past, for it helps define us. Discovery of these objects is like accessing a time portal, and we are in awe of what was. This stunning month comes but once a year, and, like its visual fireworks, is gone in a flash. Make the most of its rich moments, taking a cue from us.
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AN EVENING WITH YO-YO MA & THE GSO This virtuoso cellist has performed and recorded American bluegrass, traditional Chinese music, Argentinian tangoes, and collaborated with Grammy Award–winner Bobby McFerrin. However, Yo-Yo Ma returns to his roots as a classical musician in this appearance with Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor and Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor are slated for this special one-night-only performance, but who knows what this versatile musician will include as an encore. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, Oct 4, 8pm. $65-$125. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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EURO AUTO FESTIVAL There’s no harm in pretending—just for a day or two—that you drive a custom Ferrari instead of your mom’s ’98 Taurus. Each year, this gearhead meet-up attracts thousands of entrants and spectators from around the world in a celebration of European machinery, not to mention taking in the accumulated auto wisdom and spectacular wine tastings. The 2014 marque will be (drumroll please) Porsche, but other elegantly engineered vehicles from BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar will also be on display to rev your engine.
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It’s always the right time for wine and antiques. Join dealers and designers from across America for an upscale weekend as you pick your way through purveyors of art, Old World goods, and swap a few home-beautification tips with the pros. Interior decorator to the stars Richard Keith Langham will kick off Friday’s event with a discussion on modern Southern style, leading into an evening laden with scrumptious cheeses and gourmet wines. Need we say more? Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St, Greenville. Fri, Oct 17, 10am–6pm; Sat, Oct 18, 10am–6pm; Sun, Oct 19, 1–5pm. $5. (864) 271-7570, gcma.org
Whether you love her or hate her, there’s no denying Kathy Griffin’s place as a pioneer for female comics. The talk-show host, reality star, and New York Times bestselling author brings her fearless attitude and in-your-face antics to the Peace Center, ribbing on everyone from celebrities to strangers, and sometimes even herself. Griffin’s humor is certainly not for little ears, so leave the kids at home for this lively evening of bawdy hilarity. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, Oct 24, 8pm. $45-$65. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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BMW Zentrum, 1400 Hwy 101 S, Greer. Fri, Oct 17, 9am–6pm; Sat, Oct 18, 8am–4pm. Free. (864) 989-5300, euroautofestival.com
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IN COLLABORATION: THE MILK CARTON KIDS & SARAH JAROSZ When something works, it just works. Bluesy songbird Sarah Jarosz and folk musicians the Milk Carton Kids have held onto this mentality since their first meeting last year, traveling around the music festival circuit to critical and audience acclaim. To our delight, they bring their collaborative act to the Upstate. Although the limited tour highlights the differences between the musicians, it’s the harmonies produced from their union that make each performance so engaging.
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WHISKEY AFTER DARK
The Scottish-bred songbird rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, surprising her homeland and the world with a timeless and powerful voice. Boyle is now on her first United States tour in celebration of her debut album’s immense success, providing an intimate evening of standards and originals that any audience can enjoy. The singer’s story is almost as gripping as her talent.
Join forces with the Make-A-Wish South Carolina Foundation and sample from a selection of more than 112 whiskeys from 35 different vendors including Tullamore Dew, Woodford Reserve, and Whistle Pig Rye. The evening will also feature rolled cigars and an upscale gourmet menu that includes roasted-garlic baba ghanoush, honey-ginger-lime chicken wings, and pumpkin cheesecake bites, courtesy of Larkin’s catering. All proceeds will directly fund Make-A-Wish, but do you really need another excuse to have more bourbon in your life?
The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Mon, Oct 27, 7:30pm. $65-$105. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, Oct 25, 8pm. $20-$35. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
Larkin’s Sawmill, 22 Graves Dr, Greenville. Fri, Oct 17, 6–9pm. $65. (864) 467-3020, whiskeyafterdark.com
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GSO SPOTLIGHT SERIES: THEN & NOW z Sure, it’s easy to hear the influence of classical music in much of modern musicals and today’s commercials. But how about in cartoons? Incorporating works by Robert Muczynski, Joseph Eybler, Damain Montano, and Raymond Scott, Then & Now takes the audience on a transformative journey spanning the centuries, hinting at familiar tunes from Greenville Symphony Orchestra musicians. Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Sat, Oct 11, 2pm & 7pm. $15. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org
BOO IN THE ZOO z While nothing screams “fun, fun, fun!” like chaperoning a five-year-old Spiderman around the neighborhood for endless hours, it’s much more convenient to have all that excitement in one place. This annual event has become an Upstate staple, with the zoo transformed into a one-stop shop of Halloween games, costumed characters, and—of course—plenty of candy. Get the best frights and sights of the season while being safe—and holding onto your parental sanity.
SPINX RUN FEST z It’s not often that you get your pick of scenery when running races. This run-stravaganza is the exception. Sponsored by Spinx, the weekend features runs of varying distances, on various routes, for athletes of all degrees. There’s the Carolina Marathon, taking place along the Swamp Rabbit Trail; the Runtown USA Half-Marathon through city parks and historic neighborhoods; the Downtown 10K for middle distance runners in an urban setting; the Big Punkin 5K fun run; and Spunky’s Kids Run, which ends at home plate on Fluor Field. Saturday’s pavement pounding is preceded by a runner’s expo on Friday. Various locations around the Upstate. Fri, Oct 24, Noon– 7pm; Sat, Oct 25, 7:30am, 8am, 8:30am, 8:45am, 8:50am. Registration, $7-$90. spinxrunfest.com
ALTON BROWN LIVE! THE EDIBLE INEVITABLE TOUR z We love you, Julia Child, but all of our twentyfirst-century kitchens could use a little more of Alton Brown’s spice. The Food Network host/chef/critic/ mentor has been working on this show for a number of years, writing, reworking, and experimenting to craft the perfect recipe of culinary excitement. Blending live music, comedy, lecture, and audience interaction, Brown serves up a stimulating menu of activities that will satisfy any foodie. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Wed, Oct 22, 7:30pm. $55-$65. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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Shovels & Rope
Fall for Greenville Each year, our city on the Reedy becomes home for scads of folks, but you’re not a true Greenvillian until you’ve attended this annual autumn festival. Not only do the city’s top dining destinations get the spotlight, but the spirit of competition is alive and well with contests, a cocktail mix-off, and a server obstacle course. This year, stellar folk duo Shovels & Rope headlines a music lineup that will keep you on your toes. Downtown Greenville. Fri, Oct 10, 5–11pm; Sat, Oct 11, 11am–9pm (Shovels & Rope, 7:30pm); Sun, Oct 12, Noon–7pm. $5 for sheet of 8 taste tickets. fallforgreenville.net
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The Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. Fri, Oct 17 & 24, 5:30–8pm; Sat & Sun, Oct 18–19 & Oct 25–26, 4–8pm. (864) 467-4300, greenvillezoo.com
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Allen Tate – Official Partner of The Carolina Panthers 25 winners and their three guests will attend a tailgate party and guided tour on November 8, 2014. Go behind the scenes and visit areas not open to regular tours. That day, one of the 25 winners will be awarded the Grand Prize – four tickets to a home game. Be sure to register by 11:59 a.m., October 31, 2014.
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More than 200 guests, customers, and friends joined Nelson Garrison, the founder of Garrison Opticians, and owner Phil Silberman to celebrate 40 years of providing expert services to the Greenville community. The evening included catering by Saffron Indian Cuisine as well as special vendor guests from LaFont, Studio 3, Dior, and Kate Spade. Garrison Opticians prides itself on providing fine European and independently made American eyewear.
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Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds August 8, 2014 More than 450 guests attended Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds, Gateway’s largest fundraiser, and raised more than $65,000 for the psychiatric rehabilitation program that serves adults with a serious mental illness using the clubhouse model of recovery. Greenville native Neal Carpenter performed with his Nashville-based band, and Table 301 provided hors d’oeuvres. Major sponsors of the event included Greenville Health System, Southern First Bank, and World Acceptance Corporation. Photographs by Cameron Reynolds Garland Mattox & Gaye Sprague
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Shannon Forest Kick-Off August 11, 2014 The Shannon Forest Christian School community gathered to usher in its first year as an independent school and ministry. More than 250 guests, including SFCS administration, faculty, staff, board of trustees, students, and families, attended the celebration. Student ambassadors greeted guests with BBQ sliders and coleslaw, and 2008 graduate Brooke Seppala presented the school with a commemorative watercolor of its landmark sign. Photographs by Chelsey Ashford Photography
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Tinker Trailer Reveal August 13, 2014 Greenville natives Sonny Marler and Nick and Gretchen Stathakis unveiled the trailer to their feature film Tinker to more than 150 guests at Zen. Guests also sampled food and drink from Stax’s Original and witnessed a live painting performance by Greenville’s Jared Emerson. After filming this year in Greenville and Clay, Alabama, the crew is on to the American Film Market and Tribeca film festivals. Photographs by TJ Grandy
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Share the Magic is Synnex Corporation’s largest fundraising initiative, providing funding for children in Greenville affected by illness, abuse, or neglect. The organization’s second annual Casino Night, held at Thornblade Club, raised $45,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, and auctions. Photographs by Chelsey Ashford Photography
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Big Game Banquet August 23, 2014 The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, dedicated to the preservation of elk habitats throughout the United States, raised $51,085 the evening of its 17th annual Big Game Banquet. The Poinsett Club welcomed 176 people with catering by the club and craft beer from Blue Ridge Brewery. Guests also partook in a live auction that featured prizes such as allinclusive hunting trips. Photographs by TJ Grandy
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Lindsey and John’s four years of dating were characterized by planning and going on adventures together. For Lindsey’s birthday, John planned a getaway to Old Edwards Inn, a place that holds fond childhood memories for her. Although Lindsey had some inkling that the trip would yield a surprise, she had no idea John was about to ask her to go on a lifelong adventure with him. After arriving and discovering there was a spa day planned (Lindsey was certain this was the big surprise), John convinced Lindsey to accompany him on a walk to the inn’s wine garden to take in a view of the mountains and enjoy a glass of wine. There, John revealed the actual surprise: a ring and a proposal. The couple was married at Furman University’s Charles E. Daniel Memorial Chapel and held their reception at the Poinsett Club. Lindsey, director of homeowner relations for the Terranova Group, and John, a product manager for SYNNEX Corporation, live in Greenville. PHOTOGRAPH BY JANA CANDLER // JANA CANDLER PHOTOGRAPHY
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Weddings Mary Rachel Thompson & Ross Bryson July 26, 2014 For all the hoops we jump through to find a soul mate, sometimes that special person just happens to be right under your nose. Mary Rachel and Ross grew up in the same neighborhood and attended elementary, middle, and high schools together and were close friends throughout. However, it wasn’t until Mary Rachel was a senior at the University of South Carolina and Ross was living in Charleston, SC, that they began dating. After six years, they flew to Las Vegas and drove to San Diego to visit with family. With the azure waters of the Pacific, the Coronado Beach’s smooth sands as backdrop, and the Bryson family in attendance, Ross popped the question. The couple was married and held their reception at Zen. Mary Rachel made sure to put her personal touch on the day, with bouquets, boutonnières, and centerpieces created with help from her bridesmaids. Her uncle also served as officiate. The couple lives in downtown Greenville. PHOTOGRAPH BY CARRIE SIMPSON // C & S PHOTOGRAPHY
Blaire Smith & Kyle diPretoro July 19, 2014 It’s a good thing first impressions didn’t turn into last impressions for Blaire and Kyle. The two were at the bar at Flying Saucer in Columbia, SC, where Kyle was a bartender. Greenville native Blaire had gone to the bar with friends who knew Kyle; one even suggested that they would be a good match. Blaire tried to play it cool, but Kyle thought she was completely disinterested—she didn’t even speak to him that night. Luckily, Blaire ran into Kyle again later that week, as they both happened to be vacationing in Hilton Head with separate groups of friends. Three-and-a-half years later, the couple found themselves in Charlotte, NC, celebrating their new house with pizza and Champagne. Kyle turned the occasion into something even more momentous: he got down on one knee. They were married at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church and held their reception at Zen. The couple lives in Charlotte. PHOTOGRAPH BY CHELSEY ASHFORD // CHELSEY ASHFORD PHOTOGRAPHY
Anna Foley & Michael Greivell July 4, 2014 Beachcombing sometimes yields priceless treasures—smooth shells, beautiful driftwood, even pearls—but Anna couldn’t possibly have anticipated the ring inside when Michael handed her a shell on Garden City Beach. Michael and Anna were on vacation with Michael’s entire family, and they were on hand to greet the happy couple when they returned to the house. Anna and Michael had their ceremony and reception on the Fourth of July at the Old Cigar Warehouse and took advantage of the downtown fireworks show—a perfect way to cap off the jubilant occasion. Michael, co-owner of Select Home Maintenance, and Anna, the office manager with Distinguished Design, live in Travelers Rest. PHOTOGRAPH BY CRYSTAL & KEITH CARSON // RED APPLE TREE PHOTOGRAPHY HEARING WEDDING BELLS? TOWN Magazine wants to publish your wedding announcement. If you currently live or grew up in the Upstate and were recently married, please write to us at TOWN Magazine, Attn: Andrew Huang, 581 Perry Ave, Greenville, SC 29611, or e-mail ahuang@towncarolina.com. Due to space constraints, inclusion is not guaranteed. 40 TOWN / towncarolina.com
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The Confederate flag continues to motivate octogenarian artist Leo Twiggs
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No-Holds-Barred: Octogenarian Leo Twiggs is the first African American to earn a doctorate from the University of Georgia. He is now Distinguished Artist in Residence at Claflin University and has two shows in Greenville this month.
Famed South Carolinian Leo Twiggs charts his own course / by Steven Tingle
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eo Twiggs is a patient man. As an artist he uses a process known as batik, a method of wax-resist dying where wax is applied to a fabric, which is then dipped into dye. The areas applied with wax keep their original color, hence the term resist. The wax is then removed and the process is repeated until the number of colors and desired patterns are achieved. “It’s a long and tedious process,” says Twiggs. “We live in a time when people like instant gratification, so many artists simply don’t use this method.” Twiggs has been working in batik since the early 1960s and is considered a pioneer of the method. “He gets these beautiful variations and tonalities,” says Chesnee Klein, curator at the Greenville County Museum of Art. “There are some very broad gestural strokes and some that are way more serene and calm.” Two concurrent exhibitions of Twiggs’s work are now being shown in the Greenville area—Leo Twiggs: Last Flags at the Greenville County Museum of Art and Toward Last Flags at the Hampton III Gallery in Taylors. Both exhibits feature a series of works depicting Twiggs’s interpretations of the Confederate flag, a series Twiggs feels is one of the most significant of his career.
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Leo Twiggs: Last Flags September 13–October 16 Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St, Greenville. (864) 271-7570, gcma.org Toward Last Flags September 25–November 8 Hampton III Gallery 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors. (864) 268-2771, hamptoniiigallery.com
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“It is something that was inspired when I went to Georgia,” says Twiggs, who in 1970 became the first African-American student to receive a doctorate of arts from the University of Georgia. “This was in 1967, and I would commute to Athens from Orangeburg. I’d look in my rearview mirror and see all the flags flying on the buildings in these little towns. I was fascinated by the fact that people were still holding on to this thing even though the war was over. Like Margaret Mitchell said, ‘That stuff is gone with the wind.’” At 80, Twiggs shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to work at his studio in Orangeburg, where he is the Distinguished Artist in Residence at Claflin University. “I think of Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken,’” he says when asked about his decision to specialize in such a laborious medium. “Instead of watercolor, acrylics, or oils, what I did was simply start exploring another medium, and I think over the years that has made all the difference.”
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Shape Shifter Southern Edge Shave whittles a niche in the personal grooming market / by Kathleen Nalley
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espite its regularity, the act of shaving is an extremely personal experience, and Greenville resident Kirk Goeldner wants to customize and heighten that experience. His handcrafted line of shave products appeals to those who want to turn a daily ritual into pleasurable pampering. He wants customers to relish their shave. Each razor or brush handle (as well as the shave stand that holds both) is hand-carved and turned from woods—crepe myrtle, magnolia, North Carolina rhododendron, Southern oak, or mountain pine—and naturally-shed animal horn. Goeldner sources elk horn from a Colorado ranch and deer antler from Fairfield, South Carolina. Handles are shaped for a comfortable fit and precision shave, with special attention to the product’s final weight and balance. Each razor is customizable, from its finish to its blade. Additionally, brushes are constructed with durable silver-tipped badger hair. Unlike popular disposable shavers, Goeldner says, “These pieces are not mass produced. Each one, I hold in my hand
and shape it.” Crafting each piece specially for the customer, Goeldner visualizes the ultimate shape of the handle, then carefully saws, sands, whittles and paints or stains each one, finishing with a coat of marine gloss urethane. After graduating from Randolph Macon College in Virginia, Goeldner spent a career as an insurance executive, moving from city to city to help companies build skilled teams of employees. It was only after a happy accident that he discovered his artistic side. “I dropped my rather pricey razor onto the bathroom floor and found myself with two pieces of faux ivory and a stub of a razor handle,” he recalls. “So, I found a piece of wood from outdoors and began to imagine a replacement handle.” He made several for family and friends before venturing into business. Today, Goeldner works out of his garage, hand-carving each product for its intended recipient. As for the process of crafting the wood (and his switch from executive to artist), he says, “I feel contentment and tranquility.”
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hat should I wear?” Greenville resident Ashley Bickerstaff grapples with that universal question for a living as a professional image consultant with her business Style Envy. Recently, she brought her expertise to bear on a sometimesambiguous topic: workplace dress codes. Here, she shares her experience working with a national bank’s professional image and offers tips for professional attire. How did you get involved in styling? >> My father Bob Murphy had an amazing sense of style. Due to the fact that he was colorblind and it was just the two of us, I helped him with his color choices. Even at a young age, it was so much fun selecting ties and shirts to go with his suits. How did you get involved with styling for a national bank? >> Earlier this year, I received a phone call from a friend who works in human resources for a major national bank. She was familiar with my business and asked if I would be interested in interviewing for a consulting position with the regional account executive for Tennessee and Western North Carolina. I was able to work with the banking center team on their professional image. This also gave the human resources department an opportunity to take a hard look at the existing dress code. During the dress code review, we determined that some updates and changes needed to be made. What sorts of issues where they grappling with? >> When a customer enters a banking center, he or she should not be able to note the difference between the bank teller and the banking center
manager based on their level of dress. [Having professional dress across the board] conveys the idea that your bank teller takes everything as seriously as the branch manager. The key to achieving that goal is consistency. What were some practical effects of the improved dress code? >> Since launching the bank’s professional image pilot project in April 2014, the customer experience scores [an internal scale for grading each banking center] for Tennessee and Western North Carolina have increased, putting them right behind the leading territory in the Southeast. It’s not just what they’re wearing; their whole attitude and professionalism have increased. Why does style matter in the corporate world? >> In today’s professional arena, dress codes vary greatly across the board. Many companies have adopted the mindset that employees will be more productive if they are “comfortable” in their working environment. On the flip side, other companies, especially in the financial services industry, believe the employees should be dressed in more formal attire to show respect and let the customer know they mean business. What are some guidelines for professionals who are interested in dressing better for the workplace? >> When stepping back and taking a look at your own professional image, what improvements can you make? Are you taking time and putting forth the effort into making the best impression at all times? Always buy the best you can afford when investing in a new suit or a black pencil skirt. These pieces will be the workhorses of your wardrobe. Quality is the key! And take the time and spend the money to have your clothing tailored to your body. The secret to looking and feeling your best is all in the tailoring. Good Eye: Ashley Bickerstaff started Style Envy in 2008 at the encouragement of friends who reaped the benefits of her styling talent. To find out more, contact her at ashley@mystyleenvy.com
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True Colors Contemporary impressionist Melissa Anderson answers her creative calling / by Kathleen Nalley // photography by Eli Warren
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elissa Anderson sees life as an evolving work in progress. And she sees the creation of art as the same— each swath of color is a nuance of imagination; each brush stroke, a reflection of life’s activity; each painted canvas, “an arc of experience.” Anderson’s oil paintings reflect the tenor of her life outside the studio as an individual constantly absorbing the surrounding environment. Anderson was a practicing attorney for eight years and only discovered her artistic muse while on sabbatical from law. A beginner’s class at the Greenville County Museum of Art was her first foray into art, and Anderson hasn’t looked back. She quickly found artists she could “latch onto,” and set about studying under nationally recognized names in New York and beyond. A self-described manic painter, Anderson admits she may be “self-driven, but not self-taught.” Anderson paints a plethora of subjects: flowers, landscapes, still life, and figures. Often, objects in her studio—an arrangement of orange clementines and camellias, or a turquoise metal chair—become the foci of work. Her “treasure table”—where Anderson arranges, edits, and rearranges favorite items collected over her travels—is interpreted into colorful vignettes. Likewise, family members
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become figure studies. An enormous, ethereal painting of her two daughters, evocative of angels, keeps watch over the stairwell in her studio. Anderson also finds inspiration in color palettes of found objects, as is the case with her “scarf series,” whose bold blue, yellow, and red hues are lifted from two scarves that drape over a studio chair. In fact, the artist’s signature aesthetic is her manipulation and use of rich color. A constant learner, the artist does not always seek out inspiration; rather, she falls into it, her brush acting as an extension of memory. Anderson’s current works-in-progress feature people and scenes from a foxhunt she attended in the Lowcountry. “A lot of times, you’re absorbing what’s in the peripheral,” she says. “Inevitably, it’s those bits and pieces that wind up in your painting.” Anderson’s paintings are in numerous private and public collections, including the Greenville County Museum of Art, the City of Greenville, County Bank, McCall Hospice House, and the Cascades. Locally, her work can be viewed at Art & Light, the Mary Praytor Gallery, or by appointment at her studio. For more information, visit melissaandersonstudio.com
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Mountain Top Mystery The Brown Mountain Lights are worthy of the Twilight Zone / by Cindy Landrum // illustration by Tycoon Creative
>> Directions to Brown Mountain: Take Exit 100 off I-40 (Morganton exit). After coming off the exit ramp, go 3.2 miles toward Morganton (left if you’re traveling east and right if you’re traveling west). Take a left at the stop light onto 181 North. Travel 18.8 miles. The pull-off will be on the right at mile marker 20. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes from the exit.
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A song recorded by the Kingston Trio and written by Scotty Wiseman, nephew of the man for whom Wiseman’s View was named, claimed the light came from a lantern carried by a faithful slave looking for his master who never returned from a hunting trip. Others say the lights are reflections, swamp gas, or ball lightning. Joshua Warren, a paranormal investigator from Asheville, says he’s been investigating the Brown Mountain Lights since he was a teenager. During his hundreds of visits, he’s seen the lights six times, he says. He believes they are a natural phenomenon. The Brown Mountain Lights are described as multicolored balls of light that either flare up from one location or move as a group through the trees. Most people see them from a distance. The lights can be seen any time of year, any time of night. Fittingly, though, the lights are more prominent in the fall in the weeks preceding and right after Halloween. In addition to the Hwy. 181 overlook, the lights can be seen from Wiseman’s View or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rain, extra carbon in the air from campers or a nearby forest fire, and a K-index of five or above— indicating the Earth’s magnetic field is more disturbed than normal—increases the chances of seeing the lights, Warren says. After about an hour, convinced the glow of the nearly full moon would prevent a sighting on this night, Bailey cranked his truck and left. But, he said, he’d be back.
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Portrait of the Artist Greenville resident Michael Del Priore paints a regal picture / by John Jeter
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bout 45 minutes outside of town sits a home with a stairway straight to the nineteenth century. When you step inside Michael Del Priore’s painting studio, a tuxedoed mannequin welcomes you to an exhilarating confusion of collectibles: a nine-footlong Japanese coromandel; busts of Apollo, Lincoln, Hugo, Shakespeare, Beethoven, and Wagner; bishops’ chasubles; a firefighter’s helmet, cadet’s cap and derby; antique toy cars; death masks, a skull, and a skeleton; an old box camera; and elaborate century-old easels that look like they could double as torture racks for hobbits or gnomes. And then there are the books. Books everywhere, mostly art books, coffee-table tomes filled with images of the world’s greatest artworks. One of the books bears an inscription to Del Priore from Richard Ormond, the great nephew of John Singer Sargent.
Sargent is, after all, Del Priore’s hero, the American artist considered the nonpareil portraitist of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Hence Del Priore’s obsession with that misty romantic era, so richly colored as it was with “the dresses, the cloaks, the top hats, the canes!” That’s Del Priore for you, talking in exclamation points as he shows off a room so deliberately and effusively modeled after a fin de siècle atelier. Of course, no contemporary portrait studio would be complete without Sargent ephemera. And, voilà!, there’s a Sargent sketch, along with a letter, in a two-sided frame. Del Priore may well be considered a latter-day Sargent. Certainly among America’s top-five portrait painters, he has rendered oil-on-canvas likenesses of such luminaries as Ronald Reagan, Strom Thurmond, and former South Carolina governor and United States Secretary of Education Richard Riley, to name just three of the 700-plus portraits he has made in the last 30 years. Today, Del Priore’s commissions range from $20,000 to $30,000. He can fire off one picture a month. His six-month waiting list includes marquee names, who will sit and let him take tons of pictures in return for a portrait that will hang in their boardrooms or Congressional chambers. “I did one smart thing,” he says. “Most artists do things privately, through families. I do institutions, which means unveilings! Thousands of people get to see your work.” His career exploded in 1998 with President Bill Clinton’s impeachment. Del Priore had just painted U.S. representative Henry Hyde, the Illinois Republican who chaired the House Judiciary Committee during the hearings. Every time the Senate chamber appeared on television, so did Del Priore’s portrait of the snowy-haired patrician. (During his sitting, Hyde told the painter, “‘My hair needs to be whiter!’”) Now dozens seek him out. Quite a journey for the Columbia, South Carolina, native, who never went to college. At 19, he started out sketching $25to-$50 pastel portraits for shoppers at Richland Mall. There, he was taken under the tutelage of one Gian Cassone, a portraitist whose Italian name, incidentally, means “dowry chest.” The moment he saw Cassone at work, Del Priore says, “Oh, my gosh, I went nuts! I said, ‘That’s what I want to do!’” He worked at the mall five days a week for five years. And the dowry that Cassone ultimately bestowed on the artist as a young man was to push him to learn to paint, primarily with oils. OCTOBER 2014 / 57
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Quick Study: Del Priore, who once sketched pastel portraits in a shopping mall, now has oil portraits hanging in Congressional chambers and boardrooms across the nation.
Along the way, Del Priore met Susan Kissimon. She worked at a bank. They ran into each other during lunchtime at a place across the street from a studio where he began working after he’d paid his dues at the mall. “It all started,” he says, “with a sandwich.” Which brings us to his latest portrait . . . of Susan and her sister, Jan. Both women are stunning. Susan has mesmerizing gray-blue eyes, porcelain skin, and a celestial nose. “It’s his masterpiece,” she says with a critical sincerity that betrays nary a hint of braggadocio or vanity. The two have been married 20 years, and during this era he has produced most of his monumental pieces, 10 of which hang in the U.S. Capitol and the South Carolina state capitol. Now, he says, “I’m trying to retire a little bit. When I was young, I wanted to rule the world. And I did!” Del Priore sees himself first and foremost as a technician. Emotion can’t play a role in working with a subject, he says—much the same way that a surgeon must maintain intense technical focus on a living, breathing, feeling human being. While I sit for a 45-minute charcoal sketch, Del Priore and I talk. That would’ve been forbidden in Sargent’s presence. But we’re both working: he’s drawing my story at a 1910 English easel, and I’m writing his down in a reporter’s notebook. “You’ve got great features,” he tells me. “Your
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mustache is your savior; teeth are the hardest to do, that’s why you hardly ever see a smile with teeth. And hands are hard, too, that’s why they’re often hidden. You’re gonna work out just fine!” His completed piece makes me look anachronistically dashing, like Mark Twain or my own kinsman O. Henry. And, yes, he has captured my personality on paper (canvas is way outside my budget). “What’s coming out feeds me,” he says. “If somebody’s bubbly, jump-ily, I’m on it!” Del Priore works every day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., then naps. After supper, he may return to the studio. Or— get this—he goes out to play music. He’s a drummer. Imagine that. He plays for rock bands, jazz groups, and a Big Band. Hours after our interview, he’s off to play a Greenville nightclub, where his “MDP Experience” is to perform in a show marking the 45th anniversary of Woodstock; his band will play tunes from Blood, Sweat, and Tears. While he has certainly seen his share of those, his own canvas is nowhere near completion. “When I was 19, I never thought I would be where I am now,” he says. “But looking back now, I see it was all in the grand scheme of things, pursuing it [art] with such persistence that you make it happen. I never gave up: ‘I feel it, this is what I need to be, this is what I need to do!’” So what’s next? “That’s a story yet to be told,” he says. “What I’d like to do is go out into the world, travel, and paint some famous places. All those thousands of artists have already been there, but I haven’t been there, so that I can find the thing for me to do! Who knows what could be said?” And who knows what additional treasures, relics, and bibelots he’ll bring back to his studio to fit among his life’s collections.
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“My style is eclectic, and I wanted my shop to reflect that and be a mix of vintage and new, unusual and interesting. I also wanted it to be a reflection of the talent we have in our own backyard.” From cacti, terraria, and other greenery (Walcher worked at a garden center for more than seven years) to modern home accents and accessories, artisanal jewelry, hip baby products, and more, Urban Digs offers plenty of gift ideas and ways to treat yourself. And between sweet Mattie and the store’s appointed comfort, it’s clear that it’s Amy’s pleasure for you to make yourself at home. Urban Digs 215 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville (864) 233-6821 Mon–Sat, 10am–6pm
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Owning Up The Man refines the art of apology
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he other day at the grocery store a woman wearing yoga pants and an oversized t-shirt ran over my foot with her shopping cart. Despite reacting like I’d been hit on the toe with a ball peen hammer, the damage was minimal and the woman threw me a quick “I’m sorry” before disappearing down the cereal aisle. This event got me thinking about two things. One, how 90 percent of yoga pants seem to be worn by women who have obviously never stepped foot inside a yoga studio, and, two, how easy it is to say we’re sorry—until it really matters. For a few weeks in the fall of 1982, Chicago’s “Hard for Me to Say I’m Sorry” was the number-one song in the country. It’s a forgettable tune, but I’ve long thought news channels are missing a golden opportunity in not playing it during televised apologies. You know, the press conferences where celebrities and politicians say things like, “I’m sorry if my remarks offended anyone” or “I apologize that my comments were misconstrued” or the granddaddy of them all, “I deeply regret any pain my actions may have caused.” These phrases are examples of what has become known as the “Nopology,” the act of apologizing without really admitting to doing anything wrong. We are all guilty of the Nopology, especially when the stakes are high. Run over a foot with a shopping cart and “I’m sorry” comes quick and easy. Run over a foot with an SUV, and the apology is much more complicated and couched in excuses.
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Run over someone’s feelings or trust, and the apology becomes a very delicate and painful operation. I’ve certainly offered my share of Nopologies over the years. They usually begin with “I’m sorry, but . . .,” which is then followed by all of the excuses for why I did what I did. The first time I tried this with the beautiful blonde who inexplicably enjoys my company, she said, “Everything before the ‘but’ is BS.” Meaning if your statement includes the word but, everything that came before it can be disregarded. As in, “I’d love to go with you to visit your mother, but this sock drawer isn’t going to organize itself.” Now when I apologize, I simply say I’m sorry, with sincerity and most importantly, empathy. And when it comes down to it, isn’t that what we really want out of an apology, to know that a person understands how their actions affected us? I think politicians and celebrities and others who give Nopologies do so because they believe to offer an apology is a sign of weakness. But actually nothing could be further from the truth. Acknowledging that you’ve hurt someone and taking responsibility for your actions is one of the strongest things a person can do. Chicago was wrong. It’s easy to say you’re sorry. What’s hard is to mean it. ))) Catch up on the Man at towncarolina.com/blog
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Roanoke, Virginia, is a prime anchor for spectacular views, history, and food along the Blue Ridge Parkway
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H Ridge Lines: The Blue Ridge Parkway (left) wraps around Roanoke, Virginia, and its Taubman Museum of Art (right) reflects those mountain contours with its rooflines.
uddled in the Blue Ridge Valley in southwestern Virginia, Roanoke dangles like a charm on the emerald ribbon that is the 469mile Blue Ridge Parkway. The town was chartered in 1874 as Big Lick, a name that reflects the salt marshes, or licks, that once dotted the center of the valley. Railroads ushered in industry in 1881, when Enoch W. Clark & Company chose Big Lick as the headquarters and junction for its two railroad lines, the Norfolk & Western and the Shenandoah Valley. Thanks to the railroads, between 1881 and 1891, Roanoke (the city’s name was changed in 1884) rose quickly as a shining example of a progressive Southern city, with property values skyrocketing up to 600 percent. And speaking of shining, the city’s icon, the Roanoke Star, presides over downtown from its perch atop Mill Mountain. Erected as a Christmas decoration in 1949, the 100-foot-tall steel and concrete star gives Roanoke its modern moniker, Star City of the South.
You can see evidence of this downtown, where the 1886 City Market Building boasts the oldest continuously operated open-air market in Virginia. Across the street, Center in the Square, owned by the nonprofit Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences, envelops downtown’s cultural campus. Following a $30 million renovation, the five-story building houses an aquarium, the History Museum of Western Virginia, the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, the Science Museum of Western Virginia, and the 345-seat Mill Mountain Theatre. A short walk away, the 12 roof lines of the Taubman Museum of Art mimic the surrounding mountains and city buildings, while its 3,100-piece permanent collection focuses on Southeastern regional and American art. Don’t miss Earthly Delights, a permanent display of sparkling Swarovski-crystal-studded handbags by designer Judith Leiber. America’s longest parkway accounts for the natural allure of Roanoke, which is surrounded by hazy blue peaks that predate the Himalayas. Designed by landscape architect Stanley Abbott in the 1930s as a “managed museum of the American countryside,” the Blue Ridge Parkway crawls with leaf peepers in the fall, when the trees don their vivid autumn finery. Near Roanoke at Milepost 115, Explore Park embraces outdoor adventure amid rolling woodlands, hiking trails, and river frontage. (continued on page 72)
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SEE Blue Ridge Parkway Minutes from Roanoke, unparalleled natural beauty unfurls along the stunning Parkway. Fall foliage hotline: (828) 298-0398, blueridgeparkway.org Natural Bridge An awe-inspiring natural wonder, this limestone arch off Route 130 was formed over millions of years by water from a rogue spring. 15 Appledore Ln, Natural Bridge, VA. (540) 291-2121, naturalbridgeva.com Taubman Museum of Art Check out the exhibit Reunion for significant works from the museum’s permanent holdings. 110 Salem Ave SE. (540) 342-5760, taubmanmuseum.org SHOP Black Dog Salvage In the Grandin Village neighborhood, this labyrinthine warehouse contains parts of old houses from doorknobs to garden gates. Owners Mike Whiteside and Robert Culp star in their own TV show Salvage Dawgs, which airs on the DIY Network. 902 13th St SW. (540) 343-6200, blackdogsalvage.com La De Da Cool women’s designer clothing, locallycrafted jewelry, and hand-painted furniture are just a few of this shop’s many retail temptations. 102 Church Ave SE. (540) 3456131, ladeda.net STAY Hotel Roanoke An elevated walkway connects this grand 1882 Tudor-style hotel, now a DoubleTree by Hilton property, to the downtown core. 110 Shenandoah Ave. (540) 985-5900, hotelroanoke.com The Inn on Campbell The only B&B downtown, The Inn on Campbell offers four elegant suites in a 1904 Palladian-style building filled with antiques, heart-pine floors, and cozy feather beds. 118 Campbell Ave SW. (540) 400-0183, theinnoncampbell.com
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Natural Bounty: Just 40 miles north of Roanoke, the limestone arch known as Natural Bridge is part of a property purchased by Thomas Jefferson in 1774 to ensure the public would be able to enjoy its splendor; Virginia oysters on the half shell are part of Chef Aaron Deal’s menu of Southern and Appalachian cuisine at River and Rail.
An hour’s drive south of Roanoke on the Blue Ridge Parkway brings you to Mabry Mill at Milepost 176.1. This restored gristmill built by Ed and Lizzie Mabry in 1899 makes a perfect photo op in the fall, with a pond in the foreground and a backdrop of brilliant foliage. On Sunday afternoons in October, come to watch craft demonstrations and listen to bluegrass music. Head north to reach the Peaks of Otter at Milepost 86, a landmark consisting of three peaks: Sharp Top, Flat Top (the tallest at 3,994 feet), and Harkening Hill. You can tackle the strenuous hike to the top of Sharp Top, or ride the park shuttle bus to within 1,500 feet of the summit. From there, a steep loop trail tops out at a 360-degree lookout. Back at the bottom, the 63-room Peaks of Otter Lodge offers rustic comfort overlooking Abbott Lake. The lodge is poised to receive a facelift for its fiftieth anniversary this year. In the shadow of the Peaks of Otter, the town of Bedford, Virginia, is the unexpected home of the National D-Day Memorial. The moving memorial park occupies nine acres in the community that suffered America’s highest per capita D-Day losses. Sections of the park correspond to all parts of the operation, from the planning stages to the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Some 40 miles north of Roanoke, Natural Bridge forms the centerpiece of a 16,000-acre campus that encompasses a soon-to-be-updated colonial-style inn, caverns, and a recreated Monacan Indian village. Thomas Jefferson, who declared the 215-foot-high natural limestone arch “the most sublime of natural creations,” purchased the property in 1774 to ensure public access to the site. All that outdoor activity will spark your appetite, which is best satisfied back in Roanoke. The city takes its cuisine seriously at restaurants like Local Roots in Grandin Village, where local ingredients are transformed into dishes such as chilled corn bisque with fresh buttermilk and heirloom popcorn. Tucked into the historic neighborhood of South Roanoke, River and Rail has won acclaim as the city’s goto fine-dining restaurant in the two years since it opened, thanks to the stellar Southern/Appalachian cuisine of Chef Aaron Deal. And institutions like The Roanoker, famous for its breakfast biscuits, and Texas Tavern, where the chili is legendary and ketchup is known as “Sissy Sauce,” have catered to locals for decades. With a style all its own, the Star City shines like its namesake beacon atop Mill Mountain. As Mayor David Bowers likes to say: “Roanoke is a community that reaches for the stars.”
River and Rail Sophisticated Southern fare prepared with French techniques—not to mention a killer banana pudding topped with cornbread crispies and jalapeño coconut sorbet— distinguish Chef Aaron Deal’s winning cuisine at this neighborhood restaurant. 2201 Crystal Spring Ave SW. (540) 400-6830, riverandrailrestaurant.com
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MORNING GLORY: ON HER: Mustard corduroy skirt, $70, by prAna; black & gold flannel shirt, $89, by Patagonia; black quilted vest, $100, by Marmot; all from Mast General Store. Black lace-up ankle boots, $50 by Nicole; black wool polka dot scarf, $40, by St. John; both from Labels Designer Consignments ON HIM: Navy quilted vest, $298; blue Oxford cloth button-down shirt, $92; both from Brooks Brothers. Teak Kollusion jacket, $149, by Kuhl; from Mast General Store. Denim, $189, by AG Jeans; similar from Twill. Feather bow tie, $165-$185, by Brackish Bow Ties; similar from Rush Wilson Limited. Shoes are modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. Built circa 1795 by Henry Paris (no relation to Richard Pearis, for whom Paris Mountain is named), the PARIS-OWINGS CABIN was also home to the Townes, Chiles, and Owings families. The cabin was moved from its original location on White Horse Road to the Living History Farm in 1988.
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AUTUMNAL EMBERS: ON HIM: Garnet gingham button-down shirt, $65; green-yellow cotton cashmere sweater, $148; tan plaid sportcoat, $498; camel slim-fit corduroy pants, $108; all from Brooks Brothers. Bivy down vest, $180, by Patagonia; from Mast General Store. Hat and boots are stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. The CAVENDER KITCHEN was built as a single cabin in 1830 near Clayton, Georgia. Rotting timbers required the building to be reduced to its current size when it was moved to Roper Mountain, where it became the kitchen for the Cole Cabin.
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DRAWING BOARD: ON HER: Double-breasted tweed jacket, $2,650, by Chanel; mink fur scarf, $125; both from Labels Designer Consignments. White cotton blouse with ruffled neck, $195, by Elizabeth McKay; black and gold ankle boots, $128, by Diba; both from Monkeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of the West End. Espresso down vest, $85, by Tribal Sportswear; from Mast General Store. Denim, $230; from Billiam Jeans. Vintage leather gloves are stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. The RECTOR SCHOOL HOUSE was a one-room school in operation from 1898 until 1913. The school originally stood at the intersection of Roper Mountain Road and Highway 14, and was built by local farmers so that their children would have access to schooling. Students ranged from first grade to eighth grade.
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SOUTHERN SPUN: ON HER: Red flannel shirt, $75; navy silk crinkle scarf, $148; both from Brooks Brothers. Tweed riding jacket with elbow patches, $60, by Itro; from Labels Designer Consignments. Black trumpet skirt, $550, by Bagdley Mischka; from Gregory Ellenburg. Navy boots, $140, by Hunter Boot; from Monkeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of the West End. Hat, $30, by Stetson; from Mast General Store. FEATURED RETAILERS: Billiam Jeans, 205 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville. (864) 430-2762, billiamjeans.com; Brooks Brothers, 1 N Main St, #H, Greenville. (864) 271-8425, brooksbrothers.com; Copper Penny, 1922 Augusta St, #111, Greenville. (864) 241-3360, shopcopperpenny.com; Gregory Ellenburg, 119 Cleveland St, Greenville. (864) 298-0072, gregoryellenburg.com; Labels Designer Consignments, 1922 Augusta St, Greenville. (864) 631-1919, labelsgreenville.com; Mast General Store, 111 N Main St, Greenville. (864) 235-1883, mastgeneralstore.com; Monkeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of the West End, 103 Augusta St, #A, Greenville. (864) 2390788, monkeesofthewestend.com; Rush Wilson Limited, 23 W North St, Greenville. (864) 232-2761, rushwilson.com; Twill, 2222 Augusta St, #7, Greenville. (864) 520-2486, twillsc.com; We Took to the Woods, 106 E Stone Ave, Greenville. (864) 451-7155, wetooktothewoods.com SPECIAL THANKS: Makeup by Isabelle Schreier (courtesy of Directions USA) and hair by Justin Tucker; models Rae Kretzer (courtesy of Directions USA) and Aaron Dierking; and the dedicated and knowledgable personnel of the Living History Farm at Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd, Greenville. (864) 355-8900, ropermountain.org 84 TOWN / towncarolina.com
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Ben McDaniel (right), owner of Shinola, seeks out a kaleidoscope of the unusual and overlooked for his Greenville shop. He also employs a unique security system: Mrs. Duck and family (above), a flock of Bantam chickens, keep watch over the garden.
“I am not a minimalist. I love one-of-a-kinds, things that start a conversation.”—Ben McDaniel
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alking through the winding maze that is Shinola is like the configuration of a dream: the objects your subconscious collects come to life in unusual, delightful, and sometimes disturbing ways. An antique doll head serves as a finial on a lamp. A metal deer watches over a birdbath of cherubs. A shrine of religious artifacts (think Madonna and child, crosses, and saint statuary) stands next to a weathered black globe, beside the outstretched wings of a carved wooden eagle, under a chandelier of green glass grapes. Shinola, as much a museum as a store, is the brainchild of Ben McDaniel, longtime Greenville resident. McDaniel, who has also spent a lifetime showing horses, turned his high school and college days of “antique dabbling” into a sort of second career after trading a horse for an antiques business. Soon after, Shinola was born, and antiques shopping in Greenville has not been the same since.
“I am not a minimalist,” admits McDaniel. “I love one-of-a-kinds, things that start a conversation.” Indeed, no one would describe Shinola’s contents as minimal; to shop here is a sensory experience. You must take time to navigate narrow paths around intriguing and eye-catching objects. But don’t be fooled by first glance. Don’t be intimidated by the stockpiles, vignettes, and reimaginings of all of these eclectic things. Take a second look, rifle though and behind some of the items, and you will discover valuable furniture and an art collection that rivals any museum. In fact, many local interior designers seek inspiration here. Upstate homes feature Shinola’s furniture, art, and household items in their rooms and gardens. Additionally, many local theatres obtain props from the store. Store manager Michael Green can tell you the backstory of just about any piece in inventory. And if you’re overwhelmed by Shinola’s sheer volume, tell Green what you’re looking for, and he can find it for you. A trip to Shinola doesn’t end within its walls. Antiques and oddities line the paths of a large garden area just outside. Here you will find a metal carousel horse keeping company with a mannequin torso, a large collection of driftwood, a blue racing car hood, and a painted wooden table weathering under the elements. Green notes, “Ben loves to leave things in the rain.” McDaniel, who detests “new fake bronze,” retorts, “A lot of things need to be weathered.”
BEN MCDANIEL REMEMBERS A FEW OF H I S FAV O R I T E FINDS OVER THE YEARS:
>> An antique secretary bought at a local estate sale that yielded a letter from John C. Calhoun’s cabinetmaker, citing the three owners of the secretary after its creation >> A series of Romano paintings found rolled up, as if forgotten >> A large rolling cart from a South Beach hotel that had been used during Al Capone’s notorious card games >> A massive crucifix rescued from a church that had burned down in Kentucky
Shinola is located at 19 Mohawk Dr, near the intersection of Wade Hampton Boulevard and Stone Avenue. See a few of their wares at facebook.com/shinola.antiques, or call (864) 414-2691.
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MAD MEN M OD ELS SHINDIG FURNISHINGS REFURBISHES MIDCENTURY-MODERN FURNITURE BY ANDREW HUA N G
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ackie Soladay Blackwell’s basement is unlike most basements. It’s not a storage area of haphazardly strewn boxes, nor is it a damp, neglected room. No, Jackie’s basement is closer to art gallery, or museum exhibit—a time capsule, even. You see, Jackie, along with her parents, Jeff and Joan Soladay, are the team behind Shindig Furnishings, a midcentury-modern furniture dealer, and, at the moment, Jackie’s basement happens to double as Shindig’s showroom. The basement’s soft lighting reveals beautiful examples of an aesthetic which reached its heyday in the 1950s and ’60s: lean proportions and swooping lines, minimal and modern without seeming rigid, cold, or uninviting. A long and low sofa sectional— recently reupholstered in a deep blue, nubby fabric—commands one side of the room. Along the walls are various casegoods: a walnut desk (finished on both sides), a Broyhill Brasilia hutch, and Bassett dressers, among others. In the center, vintage Dux chairs cluster around a Drexel coffee table with a circular rosewood inlay. Off in a corner, a Danish modern lounge chair and its ottoman beckon—geometric regularity melded with an invitingly slouchy stance. The basement showroom belies Shindig’s humble genesis: a family’s enthusiasm that has grown far beyond piecemeal weekend projects. Jeff learned how to refinish furniture in high school and worked on pieces here and there—the Soladay home is filled with his work—and he passed his skillset to his daughter while she was a student at the University of Georgia. “He bought me a dresser for my 19th birthday that had about 11 coats of paint on it,” Jackie laughs. “He was
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can be traced to the 1930s. By the ’50s and ’60s, the style’s governing principles of design had matured, producing a signature aesthetic standard instantly recognizable today. >> Designers sought to break with pre–World War II influences, taking advantage of new industrial methods and materials, such as molded plywood and plastics. Juxtaposition of manmade and natural materials was de rigeur, as was a focus on ease of use and purity of function. Aesthetic appeal à la handcrafted, heavily ornamented traditional furniture was minimized. >> The resulting designs featured sleek, smooth lines, streamlined shapes, and vibrant colors. They were also easily massproduced and catered to the middle-class market. >> Influential midcentur ymodern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer, George Nelson, and others.
like, ‘Happy birthday! Let’s do this together!’ It was just strip and scrape. It took us a month to do that.” However, selling furniture didn’t become a serious consideration until Joan and Jeff, then living in Charlotte, saw the demand for midcentury modern pieces. “Our neighbors gave me their old GE stereo console. Every house had one in the ’60s,” says Jeff. “This one didn’t work anymore—the radio was shot. So I stripped the guts out and turned it into a media stand. It sold—Jeff snaps his fingers—like that. That was the piece that got me going.” Within Shindig, Joan, Jeff, and Jackie each have a role. Joan, who has an accounting background, holds the purse strings. “I allocate the funds: ‘Yes, you can go buy that; no, you can’t buy that.’ And I do most of the stripping of the furniture.” After taking care of the “dirty work” (which Joan insists she enjoys), Jeff and Jackie take care of the staining, sealing, and final touches. Jackie also handles Shindig’s social media strategy.
The basement’s soft lighting reveals beautiful examples of an aesthetic which reached its heyday in the 1950s and ’60s: lean proportions and swooping lines, minimal and modern without seeming rigid, cold, or uninviting.
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Jackie, Jeff, and Joan (above) find, refinish, and resell samples of midcentury-modern furniture as Shindig Furnishings. To view their inventory, visit their Instagram @shindigfurnishings, or their Facebook page, facebook.com/shindigfurnishing. To set an appointment to view their inventory: (864) 919-9705 or shindigfurnishings@gmail.com
While their skills could be applied to any furniture that needs care and attention, the three have been very particular about Shindig’s midcentury-modern inventory. “We like the style of that period,” says Jeff. “It’s got very clean lines, very uncomplicated.” Nostalgia also plays a large role. “My parents had midcenturymodern furniture. They had the globe lights, the orange telephone . . . they still have one of those 1950s refrigerators. I guess I’ve always had it in my blood,” says Joan. Furthermore, midcentury modern represents, as Jackie puts it, “the last era of quality, affordable, American-made furniture.” She walks over to the lounge chair and lifts the cushion from its ottoman, exposing the wooden slats underneath. “Today, this would have some type of vinyl strapping [under the cushion], but that whole thing is wood. To make something like that today would be outrageously expensive.” That is both the source of appeal and trepidation for Shindig. “Because this stuff isn’t manufactured anymore, there isn’t a regular pipeline. You’ve got to be looking all the time,” says Jeff. Luckily, Shindig’s excellent curation and workmanship mean people are taking notice. “We’re getting to the point where people contact us—‘Hey, do you want this? Are you interested?’—which makes it easier,” says Jackie. With that kind of support, Shindig is actively looking to trade Jackie’s basement for a proper showroom. “We’re at the point where we’re ready to commit to something more,” she says. “We want everyone to be able to access this type of furniture. We want Greenville to be excited about this.”
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FO R MA L F U NC T I O N ALAN CHRISTOPHER ANTIQUES O F S PA R TA N B U R G R E V I V E S CENTURIES-OLD ELEGANCE BY S T E P H A N I E T ROT T E R
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hhhh. Can you hear that? The eighteenthcentury sideboard is talking. Alan DeCredico is listening closely as he refinishes the rich-colored buffet inside his workshop in downtown Spartanburg near Hearon Circle. “The pieces always talk to me,” he says. “They reveal their history. Sometimes there are mysteries, but they eventually fess up what’s going on. I’ve seen bullet holes in pieces, burn marks, mouse holes, all kinds of weird stuff.” Like a sculptor shaping stone, DeCredico uses what the pieces reveal to bring them to life, or, in this case, back to life. “If he was a painter and painted the Mona Lisa, I wouldn’t be surprised,” says long-time client and antiques dealer Jim
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Butt. “He’ll look at a piece and know how far to go with it. What’s proper restoration and what’s too much. He can carve things, guild things. He can do just about everything. And he’s got integrity.” That’s why Butt brings his pieces 150 miles from Thomasville, North Carolina, to have DeCredico work on them. “I do a lot of dealer work,” explains the 44-year-old DeCredico. “I work for dealers pretty much up and down the East Coast from New York to Florida.” He also caters to homeowners from Augusta Road to the nation’s capital. Building his restoration and antiques business has been a two-decade-long process, after majoring in foreign language at Wofford College. “I wasn’t exactly sure where I was going, and I was playing it a little bit loose. But I started paying more attention while working for John G. Morton Antiques, and that’s when I knew. It got to be a fascination of its own. It gets in your blood.” To hear his business partner describe it: antiques are DeCredico’s life blood. “He works seven days a week,” says Travis Garner, who is also DeCredico’s partner. “He literally lives and breathes antiques. He has so much knowledge about it and is great as far as scale, size, and placement.” Eighteenth and nineteenth century, American, English, and continental pieces are his passion, but the Spartanburg dealer also possesses great expertise in period accessories including mirrors, sconces, lighting fixtures, and rugs.
“The pieces always talk to me. They reveal their history. Sometimes there are mysteries, but they eventually fess up. I’ve seen bullet holes in pieces, burn marks, mouse holes, all kinds of weird stuff.”—Alan DeCredico
A N T I Q U E S , F I N E A RT & DESIGN WEEKEND
Greenville County Museum of Ar t 420 College St, Greenville. gcma.org Admission: $5, good for all three days Black-Tie Gala Preview Thursday, Oct 16, 7–10pm. Please call (864) 546-4061 for infor mation. Show Hours Friday, Oct 17, and Saturday, Oct 18, 10am–6pm; Sunday, Oct 19, 1–5pm
DeCredico and Garner paired their antiques and interior design skills to open two shops under one roof with Alan Christopher Antiques and Broad Street Interiors. Garner’s offerings include opulent fabrics by Schumacher, Brunschwig & Fils, and Colefax and Fowler. DeCredico’s pieces include beautifully handrestored furniture, typically with a French polish finish. “It’s a dying art,” explains DeCredico. “I love to find things. I find things and fix them. I can see it finished when I first look at it, even though it’s in a box in pieces.” Garner says it’s a gift, adding, “At heart, he is an artist, and that’s what makes him so good at what he does.” As for DeCredico, he’s completed that sideboard and is looking for his next great project. “Every dealer always enjoys the thrill of the hunt. Everybody wants to find that one thing, and there is no certain one thing. You know it when you run across it.”
Fine Finds:
Alan DeCredico (above) is a master of refurbishing centuriesold finds. He and Travis Garner select refined pieces for their Spartanburg store Alan Christopher Antiques, on view at the Greenville County Museum of Art’s annual Antiques, Fine Arts & Design weekend, October 17–19. Alan Christopher Antiques, 160-A East Broad St, Spartanburg. (864) 921-3322
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Grandma didn’t leave you her sterling silver? Not to worry. On a crisp fall weekend in October, twenty-five dealers will exhibit and sell some of the very best antiques, fine art, and design in the market today. The Greenville County Museum of Art will transform into a spectacular superspace—showcasing a dazzling variety of top-quality objects from well-respected vendors around the country—and feature design talks from two stellar interior decorating personalities. The Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend begins with a black-tie preview gala on Thursday, October 16th, where you’ll be privy to an early buying opportunity of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century furniture, paintings, porcelain, and collectibles while sipping and sampling gourmet fare. On Friday, New York interior decorator Richard Keith Langham, whose clients included the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and who is one of Architectural Digest’s “AD 100,” will talk about the influence of the South on his designs. On Saturday, the guest speaker is Jennifer Boles, who pens “The Peak of Chic” design blog, is a House Beautiful contributing editor, as well as the author of In with the Old: Classic Décor from A to Z. Looking at and learning about the past can work up quite an appetite, so enjoy a box lunch and indulge in dessert, coffee, and wine. A $5 ticket admits guests for the entire weekend—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—as a thank you to the Greenville community for its support of the museum’s permanent collection.—Ruta Fox
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ans of the erstwhile Coal Fired Bistro know Carlos Echeverri from that restaurant’s early years. The chef with the sunny smile and the warm brown eyes came to Greenville eight years ago from New York City by way of his native Colombia, South America. Chef Carlos and his wife, Kristi—who met at Coal Fired, where he was the executive chef and she managed the bar—fulfilled a dream of having their own restaurant when Da Vinci’s opened in the shopping strip adjacent to the Fresh Market in September 2013. Echeverri can’t tell you exactly where his inspiration comes from, just that it arises, spontaneously, from whatever ingredients he has at hand. With no formal culinary training, the chef cut his teeth in New York City at Scalini Fedeli, under the tutelage of Chef Michael Cetrulo. “Michael was my mentor,” Echeverri says. “He taught me not only about cuisine, but also how to manage a restaurant.” Da Vinci’s chef/owner describes his menu as “using ingredients from Italy and flavors from France,” and he has spent time experiencing the cuisine in both countries. Ask any of the restaurant’s regulars what best defines Echeverri as a chef, and odds are they’ll mention his sauces as standouts. He humbly agrees that sauces are a signature, with his favorite being Parioli. As rich as the wealthy neighborhood in the
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Melting Pot: Colombian-born chef Carlos Echeverri came to Greenville by way of Italy and New York. His menu of classic Italian flavors includes artichokes stuffed with Maryland crab meat (left) and veal “Kristi.”
hills surrounding Rome for which it is named, Parioli marries cream with earthy porcini mushrooms and decadent black truffles, often atop a hefty veal chop. Looking back over their first year, the couple admits their biggest challenge has been educating diners about traditional regional Italian dishes, which, unlike ItalianAmerican fare, don’t include lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs. The restaurant’s menu runs from a starter of artichoke bottoms stuffed with Maryland crabmeat in a Champagne, dill, and Dijon cream sauce to an entrée of pappardelle Sangiovese: house-made pasta tossed with a Tuscan-style boar ragu. The twist here is the soupçon of bittersweet chocolate shavings that balance out the acid of the San Marzano tomatoes. There’s also the snapper à la Marechiara, with a snapper fillet resting on a bed of baby spinach in a tomato sauce spiked with Cognac and saffron. Veal “Kristi” layers thin slices of scallopini, smoky eggplant, salty prosciutto, creamy fontina, and a fresh bite of sliced tomato in a light Marsala wine sauce. The rewarding part, says Kristi, has been the feeling of pride and accomplishment the couple gets from realizing that all their hard work has paid off. “At the end of the day,” the chef chimes in, “the knowledge that you made people happy is something you can take home.”
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ike the late nights that often inspire a round of Bloody Marys the next morning, the origin of the famed red cocktail is a bit murky. Best bets are on Fernand Petiot—the bartender at New York’s legendary King Cole Bar who jazzed up a tomato juice cocktail in 1934 and birthed the brunch classic we know today. It was christened the Red Snapper, to protect the delicate ears of King Cole’s patrons, but the drink’s original name, Bloody Mary, won out over time. Decades later, the Bloody Mary has cured hangovers, brightened brunches, lifted spirits, and, perhaps most significantly, earned a hallowed spot in cocktail lore. The recipe varies, but the basics remain unchanged: tomato juice, vodka, and a roster of other ingredients that add heat, tang, and umami. To honor the iconic drink’s eightieth anniversary, the King Cole Bar is celebrating the country’s best versions—including High Cotton’s, a spicy take known statewide. Like all great Bloody Marys, the High Cotton rendition builds on the classic and takes it somewhere new with a small tweak—in this case, the house-made Lowcountry spice rub. During October, the King Cole Bar will serve High Cotton’s bracing Bloody Mary, while High Cotton will serve Petiot’s original Red Snapper. You can try both at the Greenville restaurant and compare notes all month long. Proceeds from Bloody Mary sales during October will be donated to Project Host, an Upstate charity working to end hunger. All the more reason to feel good about ordering another round. Mary Making: The Bloody Mary turns 80. Celebrate at High Cotton, whose legendary version will be featured this month at New York City’s King Cole Bar, the birthplace of the venerable cocktail. During October, Bloody Mary sales at High Cotton will benefit Project Host, an Upstate organization working to end hunger. 550 S Main St, Greenville. (864) 335-4200, highcottongreenville.com
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American Grocery offers refined cuisine in an intimate setting. The frequently changing menu emphasizes local farming and sustainable produce. The fried Blue Chips Farm rabbit makes a decadent starter. For an entrée, the cornmeal-crusted Sunburst trout or the braised beef tongue are standout options. Finish with the chocolate doughnuts. Check out the custom wine room, which holds more than 100 handpicked artisan boutique wines from all over the globe. $$$-
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Unassuming Augusta Grill is home to owner Buddy Clay’s vision of upscale comfort food. From cozy booths and the intimate private dining room, patrons can enjoy elegant dishes as appetizers, small plates, and entrées. The menu changes daily, but regulars can always get Chef Bob Hackl’s highly sought-after blackberry cobbler. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed
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Treat your taste buds and ears at the Bohemian Café, side-by-side with the legendary Horizon Records music store. This eclectic café, home to a quaint but trendy atmosphere, has an international flair and serves up daily specials for curry and pasta. For Sunday brunch, treat yourself to a Bloody Mary bar, or indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of homemade rum cake. $$, L, D,
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You’ll likely have to loosen your belt after chowing down at this Augusta Street mainstay, serving the comforts of home in just-as-homey a setting. Try signatures such as Mom’s Spaghetti, Miss Sara’s Crab Cakes, or the fried shrimp with sweet potato fries. But do save room for dessert. Made-fromscratch sweets like the “24 Karrot” cake, peanut butter cake, and sweet potato pie are irresistible (desserts are available for special order, too). $$$$$, L, D (dinner Thurs–Sat). Closed Sunday. 315 Augusta St. (864) 4210111, brickstreetcafe.com
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CHARLIE’S STEAKHOUSE
A Greenville staple since 1921, Charlie’s is an unapologetically old-school steakhouse. The beef is rated USDA Choice or higher and is dry-aged at least 21 days before being hand-cut at the restaurant. Try a 9-ounce filet so tender it’s held together by toothpicks. The interior is the perfect match for the madefrom-scratch meals, and it keeps generations of regulars coming back. $$$-$$$$, D, Closed Sunday. 18 E Coffee St. (864) 232-9541, charliessteakhouseonline.com
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Like a European brasserie, the Green Room’s diverse menu features standout dishes that change with the time of day. Start your day with eggs Benedict or down a Lil’ Piggy pork sandwich with sweet potato fries for lunch. For dinner, the melt-inyour-mouth sweet-chipotle meatloaf is the ticket. Share tastes and conversations in the dining room’s cozy, candlelit booths. $$$, B, L, D, SBR. 116 N Main St. (864) 335-8222, thegreenroomupstate.com
GRILL MARKS
The newest concept in the Larkin’s family, Grill Marks marries oldschool charm with creative twists for a modern burger joint. Brioche buns sourced from a local baker and 100-percent-certified Angus beef form the base of these succulent burgers. Gourmet cheeses, mushrooms, and bacon round out the list of toppings. Grab a milkshake for the full experience. If you want to experiment, there are also ShakeTails, adult versions of those creamy delights. On balmy afternoons and pleasant evenings, the rolled up garage doors and sidewalk seating provide ample opportunity to add the mild autumn weather to your palate. $$, L, D. 209 S Main St. (864) 2335825, marksburgers.com LARKIN’S ON THE RIVER
Located next to Fluor Field, Liberty Tap Room Bar & Grill is both pregame watering hole and after-work hangout. Dinner choices range from the classic burger and juicy steaks to spinach pizza. Gather with friends around the long bar to enjoy one of the nearly 50 brews on tap—or try the signature Bloody Mary with your favorite brunch meal. $-$$$, L, D, SBR. 941 S Main St. (864) 770-7777, libertytaproom.com
THE LAZY GOAT
The Lazy Goat’s tapas-style menu is distinctly Mediterranean. Pick
and choose for a customized meat and cheese tray, dip into a plate of Mediterranean pimiento cheese, or split their Duck, Duck, Goat pizza—topped with a combination of duck confit, drunken goat cheese, farm egg, and arugula. An extensive variety of wines is available in addition to a full bar. With large glass windows overlooking downtown Greenville, as well as pillow-topped couches for lounging, The Lazy Goat offers an atmosphere for happy hour enthusiasts and upscale dinner-seekers alike. $$-$$$,
L, D. Closed Sunday. 170 River Pl. (864) 679-5299, thelazygoat.com
MARY BETH’S AT MCBEE STATION
Breakfast is an essential meal, and Mary Beth’s treats it accordingly. Take your pick: biscuits, omelets, eggs Benedict, waffles, crepes, and pancakes populate the breakfast menu, available all day. Or don’t pick—get the Mega Breakfast for a
hearty menu sampling. Mary Beth’s also has lunch and dinner menus that include gourmet sandwiches, rack of lamb, and salmon. Started by four friends in 2008, this is a family-friendly spot great for Sunday brunch or a special dinner. $$-$$$, B, L, D (dinner Thurs–Sat). 500 E McBee Ave. (864) 242-2535, marybethsatmcbee.com MARY’S AT FALLS COTTAGE
Located in historic Falls Cottage, adjacent to Falls Park on the Reedy River, Mary’s offers brunch and lunch with a view. The menu includes the Ultimate Reuben and Chicken Salad Croissant, as well as standout brunch favorites including Maple Pumpkin Walnut French Toast. With a charming interior as well as a shady outdoor patio, Mary’s is a go-to spot, rain or shine. $, L, SBR. Closed Monday. 615 S Main St. (864) 298-0005, fallscottage.com
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Greenville may be landlocked, but Rick Erwin’s restaurant brings us closer to the sea. The day’s fresh catch tops the menu, grilled, seared, broiled, blackened, or in chefdesigned specialties. Try the bluecrab hushpuppies with a drink at the elegant bar. A destination for a group dinner or a quiet date night, Nantucket offers both an intimate and entertaining atmosphere. Enjoy views of the Village Green and the courtyard patio through panoramic windows extending alongside the bar. $$-$$$$, D, SBR. 40 W Broad St. (864) 546-3535, nantucketseafoodgrill.com NORTHAMPTON WINES & WINE CAFÉ
Linger in the relaxed atmosphere of Northampton’s wine bar. Choose a bottle from the thousands for sale, open it for a corkage fee, and enjoy it with a selection of cheese. Then
venture to the dining area for dinner from an ever-changing menu that typically includes seafood, beef, and wild game. Located just outside the hustle and bustle of Main Street, the outdoor patio is a decidedly relaxing location for a meal or a glass of wine. Enjoy lunch on Saturdays, and make a reservation for wine tastings daily at 6:30pm. $$-$$$$, L (Sat only), D. Closed Sunday. 211-A E Broad St. (864) 271-3919, northamptonwines.com NOSE DIVE
The Nose Dive is city bar meets corner bistro. A wide range of beer (local, domestic, international), wine, and an ambitious menu that hits nearly every continent make it hard not to dive in. Enjoy an elevated gastro pub experience at every meal, from golden tilefish with shrimp bisque to a customized grits bar at brunch. Located right on Main Street between ONE City
Plaza and the Peace Center, this gastropub is downtown hotspot and neighborhood hangout, all in one package. $-$$$, L, D. SBR. 116 S
Main St, Greenville. (864) 373-7300, thenosedive.com
PASSERELLE BISTRO
Chic meets culinary at this dining hotspot, where you can gaze over the lush Falls Park scenery while digging into the mouthwatering French-inspired cuisine. Make a lunch date to enjoy lighter dishes like the berries and beets salad with bleu cheese, blueberries, and pickled beets, or hot sandwiches such as the traditional croque monsieur, made with Gruyere cheese and Mornay sauce on sourdough. At night, the bistro serves up romance à la Paris, with herbed salmon or seasonal cassoulet. $$$, L (Mon–Fri), D, BR
(Sat–Sun). 601 S Main St. (864) 2719700, passerelleinthepark.com POMEGRANATE ON MAIN
Pomegranate serves traditional Persian cuisine in an eclectic Eastern ambience. Attentive service, reasonable prices, and a flavorful variety, such as the slow-cooked lamb shank or the charbroiled Cornish hen kabobs, make this an excellent spot for lunch or dinner. Be sure to sample from the martini menu at the aquamarine-tiled bar, or head outside to the street-side patio facing Main. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 618 S Main St. (864) 2413012, pomegranateonmain.com RICK’S DELI & MARKET
One suspects the chalkboard menu of deli standards (made with gourmet attention to detail) is just pretense for Michelin-rated chef Emmanuel Hodencq’s true love: pastries. After all, you have to view a gauntlet of colorful macarons (rose, pistachio, and salted caramel), flaky croissants, and delicate choux before even getting to the savory stuff. For dinner try the homemade lasagna. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 101 W Camperdown Way, Greenville. (864) 312-9060, rickerwinsdeli.com RISTORANTE BERGAMO
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Ristorante Bergamo, open since 1986, focuses on fresh produce and Northern Italian cuisine: seafood such as New Zealand mussels in light saffron broth, hearty meat such as veal, homegrown organic herbs, and pasta creations such as fettuccini with shrimp and arugula. The bar (with its extensive collection of wine) boasts 14-foot windows along Main Street, making it a prime location for people-watching.
a limited distance from producer to consumer, Roost’s ingredients are sourced from nearby areas in South and North Carolina. Chef Trevor Higgins brings old-fashioned Southern favorites into the twentyfirst century, such as Southern-fried chicken poutine. In good weather, try to snag a spot on the patio overlooking NoMa Square. $-$$$, B,
L, D, SBR. 220 N Main St, Greenville. (864) 298-2424, roostrestaurant.com
SMOKE ON THE WATER
Located in the West End Market, Smoke on the Water has a homey feel, with a separate street-side dining area and covered patio tables overlooking Pedrick’s Garden. Choose something from the smoker (Beer-Butt Chicken), or pick from sandwiches, burgers, or salads. Smoke ’n’ sides vary from mac ’n’ cheese to a bowl of greens, and even spinach casserole. $-$$$, L, D.
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Local flavor shines here in entrées like the crab cakes with remoulade and bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with habañero butter sauce. With an astonishing selection of 700 wines, you can’t miss the perfect complement to your meal. Featuring different selections every week, the Sunday brunch buffet showcases the chefs’ creativity. For breakfast and lunch (think soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts), check out Soby’s on the Side, right around the corner. $$$-$$$$, D, SBR. 207 S Main St. (864) 232-7007, sobys.com
STELLAR RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
Overlooking Main Street, Stellar offers elegant tapas and an extensive wine list (including beer) that punctuate this intimate secondstory space. Ease into the night with a drink at the LED-embedded bar before moving to the softly-lit dining room. Try the Stellar CurryFennel Fries and the Green Chili Braised Veal Short Ribs. Finish off with chocolate fondue. $$-$$$, L, D. 20 N Main St, Ste B. (864) 438-4954, stellarwinebar.com
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OCTOBER FASHION ON 2–3 THE TOWN SHOPPING CRAWL This two-day shopping crawl will feature circuits across town including Augusta Street and Haywood Mall, and participating retailers include TAZ Boutique, Labels, Hennessee Haven, along with many more. Each passport is filled with exclusive coupons, and the more stores visited, the more times you’ll be entered to win $100 gift certificates from every retailer and a trip for two to NYC. Did we mention the passport is free? Locations vary, Greenville. 6–9pm. facebook.com/ fashiononthetown
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ALBINO SKUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Never mind the name. Albino Skunk is about funky fresh music, not so much funky fresh forest creatures. This family-friendly celebration of homegrown talents is now fourteen-years strong, attracting fans of all ages for a weekend of live music (by acts such as Willie Sugarcapps), kiddie activities, and handmade crafts from local vendors. Overnight patrons can make use of the area’s campgrounds, while a lineup of fan-favorite food trucks and a craft beer garden round out the full Skunk experience. 4063 Jordan Rd, Greer. Thurs– Sat. $15-$80. albinoskunk.com
A FUNNY THING 2–26 HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM The Playhouse goes Greek in this Stephen Sondheim/Larry Gelbart musical comedy of errors. Bumbling Pseudolus tries to win his freedom from the chains of slavery by promising the love of Philia to his young master Hero, setting off a sequence of events that are both heartwarming and
hilarious. Witty, clever, and loaded with sing-along tracks, Forum is an ageless tale of love, mistaken identity, and happy endings—for most of the characters anyway. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Wed–Thurs, Sat–Sun, 2pm; Wed– Sat, 8pm. Regular, $40; students & seniors, $30. (828) 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org
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FESTIFALL AT WALNUT GROVE PLANTATION
In the dark ages—better known to some as the time before Beyoncé—fun was had by dipping candles, weaving baskets, and woodworking. Each year, Walnut Grove Plantation partners with the Upstate Revolutionary Weekend to bring our eighteenth-century heritage to life with a working colonial town. Festifall kicks off on Friday with lantern-lit tours, followed by a weekend of handson activities, music, and dancing, making it the perfect way to teach the kiddies about what “back in the day” really means. Walnut Grove Plantation, 1200 Otts Shoals Rd, Roebuck. Fri, 6–9pm; Sat, 10am–5pm, Sun, 10am–4pm. Fri lantern
tour, $5; Sat–Sun, juniors, $5; adults, $10. (864) 596-3501, spartanburghistory.org
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This virtuoso cellist has performed and recorded American bluegrass, traditional Chinese music, Argentinian tangoes, and collaborated with Grammy Award winner Bobby McFerrin. However, Yo-Yo Ma returns to his roots as a classical musician in this appearance with Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor and Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor are slated for this special, onenight-only performance, but who knows what this versatile musician will whip out for an encore. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 8pm. $65-$125. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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It’s hard to beat a sit-down dinner—especially when the main course is precious jewels. Sift through gem dealer James Alger’s collection of stones to find the perfect gem for you. Tap into your creative energy with the help of food, wine, and sparkles as you work with Llyn Strong’s roster of talented jewelry designers to craft a piece that’s uniquely you. Reservations required. Llyn Strong Fine Art Jewelry, 119 N Main St, Greenville. Mon– Wed, 6:30–9:30pm. (864) 2335900, gemstoneroundtable.net
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Knackwurst, bratwurst, and spaetzel, oh my! Get your German on at one of the Upstate’s favorite festivals celebrating all things Bavarian. Grab a frosted mug full of Warsteiner, nibble on a toasted pretzel, dip your fork into a thick slice of Black Forest cake, and forget about the calories ’til Sunday. Local crafts will also be on display along with live oompah bands for a stomping good time. Downtown Greer. Sat, Noon–10pm. Free admission. greerchamber.org
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If you watch Orange Is the New Black, you know that Taystee spends a lot of her time at Litchfield Prison reading and writing. So do inmates at the Perry Correctional Institution in Pelzer, SC, and now they’re debuting their own book Didn’t See It Coming. It’s 130 pages of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, resulting from advanced creative writing classes taught by Anna Katherine Freeland
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and Carol Young Gallagher of the Emrys Literary Foundation board. The book will be released and for sale on October 7, and The Loft at Falls Park will host the launch and a reading. The Loft at Falls Park, 631 S Main Street, Greenville. Tues, 7pm. Free. (864) 509-1181, highstreethospitality.com/the-loftat-falls-park
CAROLINA 8–19SOUTH STATE FAIR
There are only a few places where it’s socially acceptable to stuff your face with a one-pound funnel cake and eight corn dogs in under 30 minutes. Sure, this year’s festival will be loaded with favorites like the Ferris wheel, swine racing, and roving clowns, but there will also be national musicians like MC Hammer on the Pepsi Grandstand. Here is a place where no one looks at you sideways for wearing a shirt with the sleeves cut off or having multiple wads of cotton candy wedged in your cheeks. Take advantage while you can. South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Times vary. Adults, $7-$10; seniors, $7; children 5 & under, free. (803) 799-3387, scstatefair.org
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Each year, our city on the Reedy becomes home for scads of folks, but you’re not a true Greenvillian until you’ve attended this annual autumn festival. Not only do the city’s top dining destinations get the spotlight, the spirit of competition is alive and well with contests, a cocktail mix-off, and a server obstacle course. This year, stellar folk duo Shovels & Rope headlines a music lineup that will keep you on your toes. Downtown Greenville. Fri, 5–11pm; Sat, 11am–9pm; Sun, Noon–7pm. $5 for sheet of 8 taste tickets. fallforgreenville.net
RON WHITE: THE NUTCRACKER TOUR
Loved by fans for his blunt honesty and humorous portrayals of nights on the town gone horribly awry, Ron White first made a name for himself with other masters of downhome comedy on the Blue Collar Comedy tour, paving the way for an explosively successful solo career. Now the actor and bestselling author heads to the Upstate for an evening of mature, adult-only comedy guaranteed to split your sides—and possibly have you reaching for your own glass of signature Ron White Scotch. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 7:30pm. $45-$204. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Honestly, how many times does the gang have to split up before we all realize this is a one-way ticket to an axe murder? Fortunately, there’s one musical that has no qualms about poking fun at these vulnerableteenagers-in-the-woods storylines. The cult classic 1981 film transforms into an all-out rock and roll saga, following five unsuspecting teens as they head to a cabin for a carefree weekend. Loaded with camp and
dripping with wit, the musical even features a front-row splatter zone where audience members can experience the gore, up close and personal. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Thurs– Fri, 8pm; Sat, 12pm. Special shows Oct 28–29; 8pm. $35. (864) 2356948, warehousetheatre.com
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time. Join forces with Spiderman, Iron Man, and the Hulk as they battle the forces of evil with a mind-blowing array of pyrotechnics, aerial stunts, and martial arts. Save the universe and check out Captain America’s muscles? We’re all in. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Thurs– Sat, 7pm. Sat, 11am & 3pm; Sun, 1pm & 5pm. $22-$77. (864) 2413800, bonsecoursarena.com
Being packed into a room with hundreds of hissing, slithering creatures may seem a little too “Stephen King” for some, but those who appreciate a good forked tongue will be in heat-lamp heaven. Now in its tenth year, the annual expo of all things scaly and slithery features plenty of geckos, turtles, pythons, and even bearded dragons for every kind of reptile lover. There are seminars designed to pack in all the information you need to care for your reptilian friends. Take in a few care tips or make a new addition to the family— just don’t leave the lid off the tank. Greenville Shrine Club, 119 Beverly Rd, Greenville. Sat, 10am–5pm; Sun, 10am–4pm. $15. (863) 2684273, repticon.com/greenville
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POLLY GAILLARD: FRAMING FAMILY
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Polly Gaillard explores the question, “What is family?” by capturing the ordinary, real, humorous, and sometimes painful moments in families’ lives, starting with her own. The exhibit includes photographs that investigate her relationship with her daughter, her parents, and herself to explore “who I am with them and who I am independent of them.” Pickens County Museum, 301 Johnson Street, Pickens, SC. Tues–Wed & Fri, 9am–5pm; Thurs, 9am–7:30pm; Sat, 9am– 4:30pm. Free. (864) 898-5963, pickenscountymuseum.org
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LAKE EDEN ARTS FESTIVAL
Arts and nature blend together harmoniously at this autumn edition of LEAF, which combines three days of creative thinking and activity with philanthropy in a beautiful setting. LEAF invites poets, musicians, artisans, and chefs to celebrate and share their gifts with an all-ages audience. Whether you’re a yoga fanatic, clean-eating foodie, or enjoy the music of guest performer Talib Kweli, LEAF has something to offer everyone. Lake Eden, 377 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NC. Thurs, 4:30pm; Fri, 4:30pm–2am; Sat, 9–2am; Sun, 9am–7pm. $39-$189. (828) 686-8742, theleaf.com
16–19MARVEL UNIVERSE
Making all your thirteen-year-old-boy dreams come true, the Marvel Universe Crew springs from the page to the stage in what is being called one of the most technically astounding shows of its
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As heartbreaking as it is to see children in hospitals, it’s equally as uplifting to contribute to their well-being. Join the Travelers Rest community in a day of art, music, food, and fundraising for the Shriners Hospitals for Children—Greenville. With more than 40 handmade arts and crafts vendors, local bands, and food trucks, you might even forget how much good you’re doing. Trailblazer Park, 235 Wilhelm Winter St, Travelers Rest. Fri, 3–9pm. Free admission. upcountryprovisions.com/ artober-fest
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WHISKEY AFTER DARK
Join forces with the Make-A-Wish South Carolina Foundation and sample from a selection of more than 112 whiskeys from 35 different vendors including Tullamore Dew, Woodford Reserve, and Whistle Pig Rye. The evening will also feature rolled cigars and an upscale gourmet menu that includes roasted garlic baba ghanoush, honey ginger lime chicken wings, and pumpkin cheesecake bites, courtesy of Larkin’s catering. All proceeds will directly fund Make-A-Wish, but do you really need another excuse to have more bourbon in your life? Larkin’s Sawmill, 22 Graves Dr, Greenville. Fri, 6–9pm. $65. (864) 467-3020, whiskeyafterdark.com OCTOBER 2014 / 113
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There’s no harm in pretending—just for a day or two—that you drive a custom Ferrari instead of your mom’s ’98 Taurus. Each year, this gearhead meet-up attracts thousands of entrants and spectators from around the world in a celebration of European machinery, not to mention taking in the accumulated auto wisdom and spectacular wine tastings. The 2014 centerpiece will be (drumroll please) Porsche, but other elegantly engineered vehicles from BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar will also be on display for your drooling pleasure. BMW Zentrum, 1400 Hwy 101 S, Greer. Fri, 9am–6pm; Sat, 8am–4pm. Free. (864) 989-5300, euroautofestival.com
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ANTIQUES, FINE ART & DESIGN WEEKEND It’s always the right time for wine and antiques. Join dealers and designers from across America for an upscale weekend as you pick your way through purveyors of art, Old World goods, and swap a few home beautification tips with the pros. Interior decorator to the stars Richard Keith Langham will kick off Friday’s event with a discussion on modern Southern style, leading into an evening laden with scrumptious
cheeses and gourmet wines. Need we say more? Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St, Greenville. Fri, 10am–6pm; Sat, 10am–6pm; Sun, 1–5pm. $5. (864) 271-7570, gcma.org
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While nothing screams “fun, fun, fun!” like chaperoning a fiveyear-old Spiderman around the neighborhood for endless hours, it’s much more convenient to have all that excitement in one place. This annual event has become an Upstate staple, with the zoo transformed into a one-stop shop of Halloween games, costumed characters, and—of course—plenty of candy. Get the best frights and sights of the season while being safe—and holding onto your parental sanity. The Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. Fri, 5:30–8pm; Sat–Sun, 4–8pm. (864) 467-4300, greenvillezoo.com
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The Greenville Chorale unites with the Greenville Symphony for this musical opportunity that centers on works about enlightenment, love, and tranquility. Conducted by Bingham Vick, Jr., the evening is set
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MOTLEY CRUE
If you can still fit into those leather pants from 1983 and remember how to mold that perfect Aquanet-heavy metal hair, this is your Valhalla. The rock gods who coined the phrase “Dr. Feelgood” bring their live act to the Upstate, rolling through hits like “Shout at the Devil” and “Girls Girls Girls” on their final world tour. The Crue will be joined by original eyeliner fanatic and “School’s Out” singer Alice Cooper, setting the stage for an evening full of nostalgia. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Tues, 7pm. $20-$99. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com
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ALTON BROWN LIVE: THE EDIBLE INEVITABLE TOUR We love you, Julia Child, but all of our twenty-first-century kitchens could use a little more of Alton Brown’s spice. The Food
Network host/chef/critic/mentor extraordinaire has been working on this show for a number of years, writing, reworking, and experimenting to craft the perfect recipe of culinary excitement. Blending live music, comedy, lecture, and audience interaction, Brown serves up a stimulating menu of activities that will satisfy any foodie. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Wed, 7:30pm. $55-$65. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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KATHY GRIFFIN
Whether you love her or hate her, there’s no denying Kathy Griffin’s place as a pioneer for female comics. The talk-show host, reality star, and New York Times bestselling author brings her fearless attitude and in-your-face antics to the Peace Center, ribbing on everyone from celebrities to strangers, and sometimes even herself. Griffin’s humor is certainly not for little ears, so leave the kids at home for this lively evening of bawdy hilarity. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 8pm. $45-$65. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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SPINX RUN FEST
It’s not often that you get your pick of scenery when running races. This run-stravaganza is the exception. Sponsored by Spinx, the weekend features runs of varying distances, on various routes, for athletes of all degrees. There’s the Carolina Marathon, taking place along the Swamp Rabbit Trail; the Runtown USA Half-Marathon through city parks and historic neighborhoods; the Downtown 10K for middle-distance runners in an urban setting; the Big Punkin 5K fun run; and Spunky’s Kids Run, which ends at home plate on Fluor Field. Saturday’s pavement pounding is preceded by a runner’s expo on Friday, guaranteed to be wellstocked with products, information, and techniques to keep your training on track for years to come. Various locations around the Upstate. Fri, Noon–7pm; Sat, 7:30am, 8am, 8:30am, 8:45am, 8:50am. Registration, $7-$90. spinxrunfest.com
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IN COLLABORATION: THE MILK CARTON KIDS & SARAH JAROSZ
music-festival circuit to critical and audience acclaim. To our delight, they bring their collaborative act to the Upstate. Although the limited tour highlights the differences between the musicians, it is the harmonies produced from their union that makes each performance so engaging. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 8pm. $20-$35. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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SUSAN BOYLE IN CONCERT
The Scottish-bred songbird rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, surprising her homeland and the world with a timeless and powerful voice. Boyle is now on her first United States tour in celebration of her debut album’s immense success, providing an intimate evening of standards and originals that any audience can enjoy. The singer’s story is almost as gripping as her talent. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Mon, 7:30pm. $65-$105. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
When something works, it just works. Bluesy songbird Sarah Jarosz and folk musicians the Milk Carton Kids have held onto this mentality since their first meeting last year, traveling around the
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