Community Events Mahaprabhuji Patotsav: Charlotte, NC (May 9, 2021)
Georgia Renaissance Festival: Fairburn, GA (May 1-June 13, 2021)
The 542nd birth anniversary of Shri Vallabhacharya will be celebrated on Sunday, May 9, 2021 (4-7pm) at the Hindu Center of Charlotte. The celebration will begin with reciting Path followed by Kirtan, Bhajans, Discourse and Arti. Shri Vallabhacharya (14791531 C.E.) was a devotional philosopher, who founded the Pushti sect in India. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna and worshiped Shrinathji form of Lord Krishna. He is also known as Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya. For Details: 704-542-9577 or 704-535-6932. The center is located at 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte. Visit Hcclt.org.
Get transported back to the 16th-century of Europe! The 32-acre village will be filled with over 150 artisan craft shoppes, 10 stages of entertainment, pubs and taverns, and food. Laugh out loud at the antics of all the costumed characters, try your skill at carnival games, and enjoy human-powered rides for kids of all ages. The 35th year of the festival will be held at 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road in Fairburn, GA. Learn more at Garenfest.com.
LEAF ReTreat: Asheville, NC (May 13-16, 2021) The LEAF ReTreat gives the feeling of having the place to yourself, creating more small groups and connecting you with nature and the outdoors. Stages are open air, smaller, more intimate with meet and greets and a focus on local and regional artists several of whom are helping to design the weekend. Retreats focus on LEAF’s community, specifically honoring Members and fulfilling our mission of building more connections. The ReTreat will be held between May 13 & 16, 2021 in the Black Mountains near Asheville, NC. Find out more at Theleaf.org/festival-info.
Artisphere: Greenville, SC (May 7-9, 2021) Whether you’re a Greenville native or looking to visit for the first time, the 17th annual Artisphere offers a one-of-a-kind experience. From award winning restaurants to some of the most talented artists gathered on one of the quaintest main streets in the south, Artisphere is for all. This mixture of visual, performing, and culinary art will be on display along the streets of downtown Greenville, SC from May 7-9, 2021. More info can be found at Artisphere.org
Plum Hollow Bluegrass Festival: Campobello, SC (May 27-29, 2021) The Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival is dedicated to the innovations made by creative artists breaking new ground with an old music. New Grass, Grunge Grass, Jazz Grass, Bluegrass Rock & Roll are all a part of Alternative Bluegrass. Their goal is to also bring together the music industry in the region (VA, TN, SC, NC, GA) to showcase this new format of music-to-music buyers, radio stations, record labels and other industry related groups. The festival will take place between May 27 & 29, 2021 at the Plum Hollow Farm in Campobello, SC. Details: Moonshiners.com/festivals/plumhollow-festival.
Water Lantern Festival: (May 8, 2021) The Charlotte Water Lantern Festival will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 starting at 5:30pm at Symphony Park at South Park on 4400 Sharon Road in Charlotte. The Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that brings friends, families, and neighbors together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Tickets and info can be found at Waterlanternfestival.com/charlotte.
Krishnadham VYO Groundbreaking Ceremony: Apex, NC (May 9, 2021) The Krishnasham VYO will celebrate the groundbreaking and building foundation ceremony for the first ever RTP Haveli with an international livecast to be held on Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 10am to 12pm followed by Six Sama-na Darshan from 4pm to 7pm at 795 Beaver Creek Road in Apex, NC. The Six Sama-na Darshan will be held via Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/88359630171. For details contact Arvind Shah: 919-434-8021 or Gaurang Majmudar: 919-539-3848. Saathee.com
Spoleto Festival USA: Charleston, SC (May 28-June 13, 2021) For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera; theater; dance; and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music. Spoleto is internationally 18
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