thru October 28 - Flat Rock Tailgate Market - The Flat Rock Tailgate Market will reopen on Thursday, April 22 from 3-6 pm in the parking area behind the Cherry Cottage and next to Hubba Hubba Smoke House along Little Rainbow Row in Flat Rock. The Market will continue every Thursday with the same hours through October 28 and is free and open to the public. This will be the fourth year that the Market has been in operation.

thru October 30 - Carolina First Saturday Market - Carolina First Saturday Market Main Street at McBee Avenue www.saturdaymarketlive.com

thru October 1 - Biltmore Concert Series - Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains serve as the backdrop for amazing musical experiences during the annual Biltmore Concert Series. Held on the South Terrace of Biltmore House and the new Vista at Diana, the series will offer guests an incomparable setting for enjoying an eclectic variety of music under a canopy of stars. Ten concerts are scheduled this year, five of them to be held on the South Terrace of Biltmore House and five to be held at the Vista at Diana. Reservations are required for these programs. June 4: Vista at Diana June 11: Vista at Diana July 16: Vista at Diana July 17: South Terrace July 22: South Terrace July 23: South Terrace July 29: South Terrace July 30: South Terrace Sept. 24: Vista at Diana Oct. 1: Vista at Diana For more information, please visit www.biltmore.com.

thru September 18 - Fun and Games in the Garden - Saturdays, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 18. This is a program for families based on activities developed by Joseph Cornell in his work Sharing Nature with Children. The goals of this program are to foster an appreciation and understanding of nature while facilitating family interactions and strengthening family bonds. Fee: $7/family ($5 for members and volunteers) Time: 10:00am-11:00 am. Location: Hanson Nature Learning Center.

thru September 12 - The 39 Steps - Broadway’s longest-running comedy thriller! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! The cast of four, featuring Flat Rock Playhouse’s own Scott Treadway, plays over 150 characters in this story about an ordinary man on an extraordinary adventure. The 39 Steps contains every single scene from the award-winning movie, including the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged. For tickets or more information, please visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

thru September 12 - Biltmore's Flower Carpet - Jewel-tone colors of stained glass are the inspiration for this year’s Flower Carpet event at Biltmore, set for Aug. 20 through Sept. 12, on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. Biltmore’s third annual Flower Carpet – made up of more than 100,000 plants – takes its shape and color from a set of 1880s stained glass windows created by innovative artist and interior designer John La Farge. These windows, part of George Vanderbilt’s vast art collection, are now on display at Biltmore’s new Antler Hill Village. For additional information on the Flower Carpet event, please call 877-BILTMORE or visit www.biltmore.com.

thru September 12 - Flower Carpet - Discover our dramatic, one-of-a-kind flower carpet this August. Biltmore's garden experts are weaving together thousands of colorful plants into a vivid living carpet on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. For Biltmore information, call 800-411-3812 or 828-225-1333.

thru September 12 - Flower Carpet - This 14,400-square-foot design features thousands of plants woven together on the South Terrace of Biltmore House to form a one-of-a-kind lush floral carpet. Fredrick Law Olmsted, of Central Park fame, began the tradition of beautiful landscaped gardens and natural forests on the estate. Biltmore continues to expand this legacy with this imaginative twist, featuring colorful summer blooms covering the ground in a design inspired by one of many historic treasures at Biltmore. For more information, please visit www.biltmore.com.

thru September 17 - Ten Thousand Villages – A Nearly New Purse Drop-off - Ten Thousand Villages is partnering with the Junior League of Greenville’s ANNY (A Nearly New You) Project to help outfit women as they complete the YWCA’s Employment Readiness program. Drop off your gently used purses, laptop bags or briefcases and receive a 25% off coupon good towards the purchase of a purse, jewelry, or other accessory item from Ten Thousand Villages-Greenville. 2 West Lewis Plaza (Lewis Plaza Shopping Center on Augusta Road) Greenville, SC 29605 864/239-4120 greenville@tenthousandvillages.com

thru October 29 - Storytelling in the Garden - Wednesdays. Preschool children and a caregiver are invited to join Garden educator Sue Watts for story time in the Garden. Through the whimsical, educational and exciting realm of children’s nature literature, we will introduce younger visitors to the wonders of the natural world. Story time will be followed by a gentle discovery stroll in the Garden. Meet at the Fran Hanson Discovery Center. Bring a bag lunch to this mid-day event. Maximum one caregiver to 3 children. Fee: Free, suggested contribution $2. Time: 12:00noon–1:00pm. Location: Fran Hanson Discovery Center Terrace.

thru October 12 - “Great Kids” - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate will kick off its annual “Great Kids” campaign with a celebration on August 26, 2010 at 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall at Morningside Baptist Church, 897 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. The public is invited to attend. The campaign will raise funds for the Clubs’ after-school programs and services for youth, ages 6-18, living in Spartanburg County. Scheduled to run through October 12, 2010, the campaign seeks donations primarily from individuals. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate, founded in 1988, is a non-profit, privately- funded 501{c

thru October 12 - “Great Kids” - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate will kick off its annual “Great Kids” campaign with a celebration on August 26, 2010 at 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall at Morningside Baptist Church, 897 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. The public is invited to attend. The campaign will raise funds for the Clubs’ after-school programs and services for youth, ages 6-18, living in Spartanburg County. Scheduled to run through October 12, 2010, the campaign seeks donations primarily from individuals. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate, founded in 1988, is a non-profit, privately- funded 501{c

thru October 12 - “Great Kids” - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate will kick off its annual “Great Kids” campaign with a celebration on August 26, 2010 at 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall at Morningside Baptist Church, 897 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. The public is invited to attend. The campaign will raise funds for the Clubs’ after-school programs and services for youth, ages 6-18, living in Spartanburg County. Scheduled to run through October 12, 2010, the campaign seeks donations primarily from individuals. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate, founded in 1988, is a non-profit, privately- funded 501{c

thru September 12 - UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR - Tens of thousands of Upstate Fairgoers are expected to descend on the Upper South Carolina State Fairgrounds during the 47th annual edition of this Upstate tradition. The Upper South Carolina State Fair has something for everyone including great food, spectacular entertainment, quality exhibits including agricultural exhibitions, and an all new midway in 2010 provided by Playworld Amusements, with thrill rides never before showcased at the annual Upstate classic. The Fair staff and volunteers, and the Greenville Jaycees are committed to making sure everyone has an enjoyable time, and savvy Fairgoers can be in the know by exploring this 2010 Upper SC State Fair website. Be our guests, and welcome to the 46th annual Upper South Carolina State Fair! http://www.upperscstatefair.com/

thru September 12 - UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR - The UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR has something for everyone.... including great food, spectacular entertainment, quality exhibits including agricultural exhibitions, and a star spangled midway provided by PLAYWORLD AMUSEMENTS. http://www.upper-state-fair.com/

thru September 10 - Home School Days - Home school students and their parents are admitted at the special rate of $6 per person on these days at the Hollywild Animal Park. Call office for more details on these events. 864-472-2038.

thru September 7 - Music on the Rock - Johnny, Hank and Folk – Flat Rock veteran, Ben Hope, returns with a lineup of country and folk songs featuring hits from Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. ($19) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

September 7 - "The Color Purple" - The live performance of the Tony Award-winning musical will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Brooks Center. “This is a perfect opportunity to extend the performance beyond the Brooks Center,” said Lillian Harder, Brooks Center director. “These events will provide insight into the much-beloved musical, novel and film.” www.clemson.edu/Brooks

September 7 - GARDEN YOGA - Renee Gahan leads Vinyasa Yoga classes, which are open to all skill levels. Students move through a series of postures focusing on the breath. Attention is paid to proper alignment, with guidance provided to develop poses. For more information, visit clemsonyoga.typepad.com. Fee: $12 for drop-ins, $50 for a five-class pass ($35 for full-time students), $60 for a monthly pass Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7:15 p.m., Saturdays 10-11:15 a.m. Location: Hayden Conference Center

September 7 - Non-Profit Alliance - Tuesday, September 7 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Greenville Chamber http://www.greenvillechamber.org/

September 7 - The Color Purple - The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts Show information is available online at www.clemson.edu/Brooks or call the box office at 864-656-7787 from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

September 7 - The Color Purple - The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts Show information is available online at www.clemson.edu/Brooks or call the box office at 864-656-7787 from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

September 8 - 2010 Moonlight Movie Series - Nine to Five - Moviegoers are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics, but please no pets. At this month's Moonlight Movies, Chick-fil-A at Cherrydale will offer food and beverage products at the event. Individuals consuming alcohol at the event must purchase a $1 wristband. All City of Greenville events are smoke-free. http://www.greenvillesc.gov/PublicInfo_Events/MoonlightMovies.aspx

September 8 - Clemson Farm-Fresh Market - Clemson University’s Farm-Fresh Market will return to campus this semester to offer local farmers and vendors a chance to sell their goods. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 25, the market will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday through Oct. 20 on the field behind the University Union. Organizer Ashley Adams, a junior English major from Forest City, N.C., said she hopes to see 10 to 15 vendors at each market this season.

September 8 - Liza Minnelli - Liza. What more needs to be said? Winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special Grammy Legend Award®, two Golden Globe Awards, and an Emmy, she’s one of the entertainment world’s most iconic performers. Liza gives new dimension and credibility to the words “superstar” and “Diva.” http://www.peacecenter.org/shows/2011/liza_minnelli

September 9 thru September 25 - Rounding Third - Rounding Third by Richard Dresser September 9-12, 16-19, 23-25 $25-$13 Rounding Third introduces us to two little league coaches – one a veteran, the other a new recruit – and their markedly different philosophies about the game of baseball. Their clash of styles and wills drives this funny, smart and touching play through the bumpy terrain of fatherhood and baseball. Centre Stage at 501 River Street (864) 233-6733

September 9 thru October 2 - Side by Side by Sondheim - Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday is this year and two of his shows are on Broadway right now: A Little Night Music and Sondheim On Sondheim. Side By Side By Sondheim is a celebration of America’s most acclaimed composer and lyricist and garnered five Tony nominations following its premiere in 1976. Join us for an evening of back-to-back Broadway hits acted out from such classics as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, A Little Night Music, Gypsy and more! (864) 233-6733

September 9 - GARDEN YOGA - Renee Gahan leads Vinyasa Yoga classes, which are open to all skill levels. Students move through a series of postures focusing on the breath. Attention is paid to proper alignment, with guidance provided to develop poses. For more information, visit clemsonyoga.typepad.com. Fee: $12 for drop-ins, $50 for a five-class pass ($35 for full-time students), $60 for a monthly pass Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7:15 p.m., Saturdays 10-11:15 a.m. Location: Hayden Conference Center

September 9 - Live After 5 - Swingin’ Medallions - The streets in Uptown Greenwood will be jam packed again this season with the return of the Live After Five free concert series. On the 2nd Thursday of each month from April 8th through November 11th, the air will be filled with music as award winning performers take the stage from 5:30 – 8 pm at the Countybank plaza. Not only does the music line up for this year’s series include a broad spectrum of music ranging from country, R & B, beach, and rock, but it will once again feature special performances by area school and church groups.

September 9 - New Retail Sales Workshop Series - Part 1: How to Get Sales Increases that Double Your Profits Thursday, September 9 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. Greenville Chamber http://www.greenvillechamber.org/

September 10 thru September 11 - 2010 Greenville PBR Invitational - For two days only, September 10-11, at the BI-LO Center, fans will see the Top 40 bull riders in the world as they go head to head against the toughest bulls the PBR has to offer. http://www.bilocenter.com/events.html

September 10 thru September 11 - Indie Craft Parade - Focusing on independent artisans and their handmade goods, the first annual Indie Craft Parade is a juried art market taking place September 10-11, 2010. Indie Craft Parade is a Friday night/Saturday event with free admission. It will be held at the Huguenot Mill behind the Peace Center. We're inviting artists from all over the Southeast to take part in this festival of handmade goods. Our goal is to provide an accessible venue for both new and experienced artists to showcase their handmade goods, as well as a way to introduce people to the artists who live and work in their communities. More information can be found at www.indiecraftparade.com

September 10 thru September 11 - Indie Craft Parade - Take the chance to purchase unique, handmade items from local artisans at the new Indie Craft Parade. This public market brings the best handmade artists from the Southeast together under one roof. Items available range from 2D and 3D fine art and jewelry to paper goods, toys, and home goods. Local vendors will also be offering food items. You can follow the Indie Craft Parade on Twitter at @craftparade. Friday, 6-9pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm. Free. (864)918-8730, www.indiecraftparade.com

September 10 - Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt - Clemson University’s Association for India’s Development will host Grammy Award winner Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10, at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. General admission for the concert is $25, priority seating is $50 and student tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased online at http://people.clemson.edu/~aid/sangam2010.html.

September 10 - Sippin Safari - This annual fund raiser, brought to you by BI-LO Charities, occurs annually in September at the Greenville Zoo. Enjoy beer, wine, hors d'oeuvres and a Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit the zoo education programs. 864-467-4300.

September 11 - Carolina First Saturday Market - The Carolina First Saturday Market is a seasonal market providing locally-grown fresh produce, gourmet foods, fresh-cut flowers and artisan goods to downtown Greenville each week. Launched in 2003, the Carolina First Saturday Market initially began on East Court Street and recently relocated curbside to Main Street to accommodate its continued growth in vendors. Throughout the season, the market offers live music, chef’s demonstrations and special events that appeal to a wide variety of interests. For additional information, visit www.saturdaymarketlive.com.

September 11 - Clemson Football vs Presbyterian College - For tickets or more information, please visit http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/.

September 11 - College Football (USC vs. Georgia) - For tickets or more information, please visit http://gamecocksonlinefootball2010.com/.

September 11 - Eight Pieces of Brocade and Qigong - In this class, we will work with several basic Qigong movements, as well as learn a complete Qigong set called the Eight Pieces of Brocade. The name of this well known form refers to the eight individual movements of the set which are said to impact a quality of health of the body to be likened to a fine brocade - a richly decorative fabric. The Eight Pieces of Brocade date back to the Song Dynasty (between 960 and 1279.) When: August 28 to October 2, Saturdays from 9 to 10 am Where: Bobby Pearse Community Center at 904 Townes Street Fee: $30 for six week session Contact: Pam Davis, 467-4331 or pdavis@greenvillesc.gov Register online at: www.greenvillesc.gov/ParksRec/CommunityCenter/default.aspx

September 11 - Furman Football vs. Colgate - For tickets or more information, please visit http://www.furmanpaladins.com/landing/index.

September 11 - GARDEN YOGA - Renee Gahan leads Vinyasa Yoga classes, which are open to all skill levels. Students move through a series of postures focusing on the breath. Attention is paid to proper alignment, with guidance provided to develop poses. For more information, visit clemsonyoga.typepad.com. Fee: $12 for drop-ins, $50 for a five-class pass ($35 for full-time students), $60 for a monthly pass Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7:15 p.m., Saturdays 10-11:15 a.m. Location: Hayden Conference Center

September 11 - Kidsfest - Grandfather Mountain will celebrate Kidfest, a day designed to get kids excited about the nature and culture of the North Carolina Mountains through fun and entertaining activities on Saturday, September 11. So don't miss your chance to put a smile on some faces. Grandfather Mountain will supply all the fun, all you have to do is get the kids there! For more information, please visit www.grandfather.com.

September 11 - Lewis Black - An equal opportunity eviscerator, Lewis Black returns to Greenville to take on new targets! Sharp, insightful, and hilarious, Black will make you think with one-liners like, “Republicans are a party with bad ideas and Democrats are a party with no ideas.” http://www.peacecenter.org/shows/2011/lewis_black

September 11 - The Arthritis Walk - The Arthritis Walk in The Upstate will be held on Saturday, September 11th, at the Clemson University – International Center for Automotive Research Campus (5 Research Drive, Greenville, SC 29607). Opening Ceremonies for the event begin at 9:00 a.m. & immediately following more than 250 participants will begin walking to show their support of the more than 46 million Americans currently battling arthritis. You won’t want to miss this community event that is like no other! You and Your teammates may register for the Upstate, SC Arthritis Walk by going on line to the website at: http://2010upstatearthritiswalk.kintera.org or for more information call 800.883.8806 ext. 102.

September 11 - Upstate, SC Arthritis Walk - The Arthritis Walk in The Upstate will be held on Saturday, September 11th, at the Clemson University – International Center for Automotive Research Campus (5 Research Drive, Greenville, SC 29607). Opening Ceremonies for the event begin at 9:00 a.m. & immediately following more than 250 participants will begin walking to show their support of the more than 46 million Americans currently battling arthritis. You won’t want to miss this community event that is like no other! You and Your teammates may register for the Upstate, SC Arthritis Walk by going on line to the website at: http://2010upstatearthritiswalk.kintera.org or for more information call 800.883.8806 ext. 102.

September 12 thru September 14 - Music on the Rock - Leading Ladies: From Ella to Celine - Morgan James, one of Broadway’s greatest talents makes her Flat Rock debut in a stunning revue of the most celebrated female singers of our time. ($22) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

September 13 thru September 18 - Ten Thousand Villages Anniversary Around the World Sale - Each day the store will feature a different artisan country and customers will enjoy a 15% discount on items from that country. There will be a drawing for an Anniversary Celebration basket of goodies - for each $20 spent, customers will have an entry in the drawing. Customers will also receive 25% off item coupons to be redeemed during the month of October, just in time for holiday shopping! 2 West Lewis Plaza (Lewis Plaza Shopping Center on Augusta Road) Greenville, SC 29605 864/239-4120 greenville@tenthousandvillages.com

September 13 - Girls on the Run - This fall, the Bobby Pearse Community Center will offer Girls on the Run and Girls on Track. The afterschool programs strive to use the power of running to help girls become strong, content, self-confident young women. To register, email girlsontherun@ghs.org or call 864-455-3252.

September 14 thru November 20 - Andy Warhol: 5 Minutes of Fame - Warhol once said, "During the 1960s, I think, people forgot what emotions were supposed to be. And I don't think they've ever remembered." This exhibit features a body of the infamous Polaroids. As they were used as studies for other works, most of the Polaroids were never exhibited during Warhol's lifetime. These intimate glimpses of celebrity and the ordinary are balanced with other works from Warhol's vast output. Whether his work is outrageous or mannerly, coarse or sublime, it demands a reponse from the viewer. Please call the Spartanburg Art Museum at 864- 582-7616 for more details.

September 14 - GARDEN YOGA - Renee Gahan leads Vinyasa Yoga classes, which are open to all skill levels. Students move through a series of postures focusing on the breath. Attention is paid to proper alignment, with guidance provided to develop poses. For more information, visit clemsonyoga.typepad.com. Fee: $12 for drop-ins, $50 for a five-class pass ($35 for full-time students), $60 for a monthly pass Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7:15 p.m., Saturdays 10-11:15 a.m. Location: Hayden Conference Center

September 14 - Jam for Care - Show your support for fighting AIDS and rock out all at the same time. This year's annual fundraiser will include live music, door prizes, and a silent auction. All proceeds from the benefit will be given tp care and prevention programs of Piedmont Care, Inc. For more information, call Piedmont Care Inc. at 864-582-7773.

September 14 - Jazz legend Jon Faddis - Legendary jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis will present his Dizzy Gillespie-influenced jazz at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. The concert will feature Faddis and pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Kyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Dion Parson. Tickets to the Jon Faddis Quartet concert are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets and information are available at www.clemson.edu/Brooks or by calling the box office at 864-656-7787 from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

September 14 - Jon Faddis Quartet - The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts Show information is available online at www.clemson.edu/Brooks or call the box office at 864-656-7787 from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

September 14 - Strategic Sales Development - Join us for this bi-monthly series presented by the Chamber's Strategic Sales Development committee. This month's featured speaker is Neil Smith, President of Greenville's new hockey team, the Greenville Road Warriors. These informative lunches are geared towards professionals wishing to make the most of their sales efforts. There is no charge to attend, simply bring your lunch and the Chamber will provide the drinks. To register, call the SSD RESERVATION LINE at (864)594-5004.