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The
Artists' Guild Spartanburg
A professional oriented non-profit organization, embracing a philosophy
of education and competition for its members and a policy of community
service through arts education for the public, it endorses no
particular style or esthetic philosophy, but seeks to help its
individual members realize their full potential in the mediums and
styles of their choice.
The
Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg
Welcome to the Arts in Spartanburg. This site will outline for you the
cultural activities taking place in Spartanburg, SC. For specific
information on organizations supported by The Arts Partnership you may
select that organization and learn more about it. Located at The Arts
Center, 385 South Spring Street,Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306  864-583-2776, Fax 864-948-5353.
Ballet
Spartanburg
Ballet Spartanburg's mission is to promote dance appreciation in
Spartanburg County and surrounding areas by providing quality dance
presentation, education, and outreach. Ballet Spartanburg produces a
four program season that includes "The Nutcracker", a fall program, a
spring program and a guest company.
Carolina
Cool Jazz Orchestra
An auditioned community orchestra composed of professional and
non-professional musicians, the Carolina Cool Jazz Orchestra strive to
educate, entertain and enrich people's lives through Contemporary,
World and Jazz oriented music.
Carolina
Foothills Artisan Center
The Carolina Foothills Artisan Center in Chesnee, SC is organized and
shall operate exclusively as a nonprofit corporation to develop the
educational, artistic, cultural and economic growth of the Upstate by
providing means for North and South Carolina artists to demonstrate the
creative process and to showcase the products of their talents to a
wide variety of citizens and by providing a place for citizens to learn
about and purchase the work of Carolina artisans.
Concoxions
Cornerstone Theatre is a unique performing arts
center conveniently located between Spartanburg and Greenville at 59
Groce Road in Lyman. Housed in a renovated old stone historic armory,
Cornerstone Theatre features state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and
video; all-tiered seating for 350; and a 56’x32’
proscenium stage. CCT can also be converted into a multi-level dinner
theatre configuration with all seats facing the stage. The theatre
hosts a variety of events including critically-acclaimed in-house
Christian musical-drama productions. Call 864-949-SHOW.
Cowpens
National Battlefield
Cowpens National Battlefield in Cowpens, SC commemorates a decisive
battle that helped turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the
American Revolution. The battle at the "Cow Pens," one of only a few
successful double envelopments in history, is recognized by historians
as one of the most important of the American Revolution.
Creative Hands Artisan Center
is located at 107 Spartanburg Highway
in Lyman, SC. Call 864-949-9144 for more information.
FestiFall
at Walnut Grove Plantation
Enjoy a day of crisp autumn air while experiencing history as it comes
to life at Walnut Grove Plantation. Recapture the past by participating
in basketry, blacksmithing, candledripping, doll making, dyeing,
quilting, soapmaking, spinning, weaving and a wide variety of colonial
skills demonstrated by craftsmen in period clothing.
Firelake
Festival
Common admiration for the arts has brought Firelake together to provide
a unique festival experience for all who seek it. A recipe of eager
young minds, first hand experience, and a burning drive to create has
enabled festival creators to put together something truly special. The
intent is to throw a festival that caters to everyone through a shared
love for human expression. In essence, Firelake Festival all about
kicking back and having a good time.
Hub-bub.com
Hub-bub.com is Spartanburg's newest and freshest forum for what is
going on around town. Find daily happenings, polls, cool things to
check out, tracks from local bands, and the FORUMS board, where the
talk of the town is (literally) going on.
Hub
City Writers Project
From its beginning in 1995, Hub City's emphasis has been place-based
literature that encourages readers to form a deeper connection with
their home territory. Over the years, Hub City has published in a
variety of genres, including fiction, personal essay, poetry,
non-fiction, biography, humor, nature writing, children's literature,
and historical.
Kings
Mountain National Military Park
2005 Marks the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. Kings
Mountain National Military Park, in Youkr and Cherokee Counties, SC,
commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots
over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the
Revolutionary War, which destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis' army
and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas.
Mighty
Moo Festival
Each June, Cowpens, SC holds its Mighty Moo Festival & Reunion.
Festivities at Mighty Moo include a golf tournament, beauty pageant,
carnival rides, main street parade, food vendors, crafts, and a huge
street dance, as well as reunion for former crewmen (and their
families) who served onboard the USS Cowpens CVL-25, a World War II
aircraft carrier, and crewmen from the current USS Cowpens CG-63, an
Aegis guided missile cruiser
Milliken
Art Gallery at Converse College
The Milliken Gallery hosts visiting exhibits, as well as exhibits by
the students and faculty of the Converse Department of Art and Design.
The Gallery maintains approximately six shows per year.
Moonshiner's
Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Dedicated to keeping the moonshining spirit alive, the Moonshiner's
Reunion and Mountain Music Festival in Campobello, SC is one of the
Appalachian region's most authentic annual folk celebrations. The
reunion is a 2 day event, beginning on a Friday and ending on a
Saturday.
The
Music Foundation of Spartanburg Concert Series
The Music Foundation of Spartanburg's mission is to
educate, entertain and enrich people's lives through music. The Music
Foundation of Spartanburg Concert Series presents world-class artists
and the Greater Spartanburg Philharmonic. The concert series runs from
September to April and consists of classical, jazz, pop, folk, and
holiday programs. Most performances are held at Twitchell Auditorium. 864-948-9029
Music on
Main
Since its inception ten years ago, BellSouth FastAccess Music on Main
has been embraced by the Spartanburg community as a favorite after-work
social gathering. What began as a plan to re-introduce the business
community and the local residents to the downtown area is now a
destination point where you can meet your friends and colleagues, hear
great live music, enjoy food and beverages in an outdoor setting, and
just have plain fun!
Outside—in
Open Studio Project is located on 155 Spring
Street. Call
864-597-1070 for more information.
Peachoid
Water Tower is the 1-million-gallon
water tank built by the Gaffney Commission of Public Works to honor the
Upstate's (and particularly Cherokee County's) fresh peach industry.
The giant peach is easily seen from I-85, but you can take the exit for
S.C. Highway 11, Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, for a closer look.
Petrie
School of Music at Converse College
A typical concert season at the Petrie School features over 150 events
each year, including student and faculty recitals as well as
performances, lectures and master classes by some of the world's most
gifted musicians.
Piedmont Piecers Quilt Guild
meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Woodland Heights Recreation
Center from 7:00 to 9:00pm. For more information, call
864-948-1544.
The
Sandor Teszler Library at Wofford College
In service since the fall of 1969 and named as one of the "Outstanding
Buildings of the Year" by the South Carolina Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects, the library at Wofford College was dedicated
in 1971 and named for Sandor Teszler, a well-known textile leader. The
downstairs gallery houses art collections with a changing schedule of
exhibitions through the course of each year.
Scot
Free Productions is a new college-aged theatre
group dedicated to bringing exciting new theatre to the Spartanburg and
creating a community of young actors, directors, and theatre
enthusiasts in the Upstate.
Sidewalk
Art Show at Barnet Park
This annual art show showcases works by local artists and craftsmen.
All works are on sale through the Spartanburg County Museum of Art
unless otherwise noted, and prizes are awarded in the professional,
amateur, and student categories.
Sparklenet.com
Sparklenet.com is a search engine for local arts, culture, and
education. Find information on local events, exhibitions, performances,
and festivals, as well as news about Spartanburg groups working to
promote the arts in this area.
Spartan
Spinners
The Spartan Spinners is Spartanburg's only Mainstream and Plus square
dance club. They dance monthly, every first and third Saturday night,
at Woodland Heights Recreation Center. Come dance with us!
Spartanburg
Art Hop
Art Hop is a celebration and showcase of art and artists in our
community. Art Hop is your chance to meet, greet and enjoy art in the
heart of Spartanburg and historic Hampton Heights. Spartanburg.com is a
proud sponsor of the upcoming Art Hop.
The
Spartanburg Arts Center & The Gallery
Includes exhibits by local, regional and international artists. All
work on display in the Gallery section is available for purchase. Open
9am-5pm Monday thru Friday; 10am-5pm Saturday; 2pm-5pm Sunday. Located
at 385 S. Spring Street
864-583-2776
The
Spartanburg County Museum of Art
The Spartanburg County Museum of Art is a regional museum supporting
the arts by: supporting educational programming; sponsoring diverse
exhibitions; acquiring, displaying and conserving a permanent
collection; and providing appropriate places for achieving its mission.
Located at The Arts Center, 385 South Spring Street,Spartanburg, South
Carolina 29306 864-
582-7616 , Fax 864-948-5353.
Spartanburg
Knitting Guild meets at 7:00pm the third Monday of each month
at St John's Lutheran Church, 415 S. Pine St. For more information,
call 864-582-7622.
The
Spartanburg Little Theatre
The mission of the Spartanburg Little Theatre is to
activate, cultivate, and educate our community by providing quality
theatrical experiences. They stage at least four productions a year
including comedies, dramas, and musical theatre. Performances are at
the David Reid Playhouse.
864-585-8278
Spartanburg
Methodist College Campus Library Art Gallery
The gallery offers rotating exhibits.
Spartanburg
Memorial Auditorium
Spartanburg's grand old lady, the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium,
reopened after an extensive $10.5 million renovation, and is a great
venue for entertainment. The new renovations include a new lobby,
complete with custom carpeting, a specialty coffee bar, copper
chandeliers, and arched skylights. The concession stand has rich oak
cabinets behind the counter, and just around the corner is a new
souvenir booth.
Main Phone number:
864-582-8107, Fax: 864-278-2003, Ticketmaster: 864-576-1550, address,
385 North Church Street, P.O. Box 1410, Spartanburg, South Carolina
29304
To get a complete list of events booked at Spartanburg's grand old
Lady, More details
The
Spartanburg Repertory Company
The Spartanburg Reperatory Company provides accessible cultural
community enrichment and educational opportunities through professional
quality experiences in the various aspects of opera, operettas and
musicals, thereby developing area talent and promoting community
appreciation in the Upstate.
The
Spartanburg Youth Theatre
The group features young actors in productions designed
for viewing by the entire family. Performances are staged at the David
Reid Playhouse and has administrative and ticket offices with its
sponsor, the Spartanburg Little Theatre, on the second floor of the
Arts Center. 864-583-4891
Stone
Soup Stroytelling Festival
Recognized in 1988 as the official storytelling festival of SC, Stone
Soup Storytelling Festival brings storytellers from across the nation
to Woodruff, SC. The two-day festival takes place on the 3rd weekend in
April and has exposed over 5,000 students to the power of storytelling.
Tony
White Theatre at Wofford College
The black-box theatre in Wofford's Campus Life Building offers
performances by the Wofford Theatre Workshop, a campus organization
dedicated to showing students how playwrights express ideas through
drama.
University
of South Carolina - Upstate Performing Arts Groups and Gallery
The Humanities and Performing Arts Center at USC - Upstate offers
performances by the USC Upstate Gordon-Colloms Gospel Choir, the
University Singers, and the Shoestring Players, the university's
theatre group. The Horace Smith Gallery hosts exhibits by area artists.
Bi-Lo
Center
Greenville, SC
The Bi-Lo Center is the place to see sporting events, concerts and much
more, and is home to the Greenville Grrowl, Greenville's hockey team. 864- 233-2525
Cafe
and Then Some
Greenville, SC
Located just off bustling Main Street, Café And Then Some
brings you folksy satire and music and great food, blended with a
personal touch by proprietors Bill and Susan Smith. He’s
better known as “Bubba” on stage. She’s
best known as “Norma Jean, a big ole country and western
star”, but she has also introduced Café And Then
Some regulars to a host of characters—from cosmetologist
Joenine Whitehead to Mary Louise Earle McDaniel Hampton Pinckney.
Centre
Stage - South Carolina!
Greenville, SC
Centre Stage-South Carolina! has as its focus and primary purpose the
nurturing of a culturally and ethnically diverse not-for-profit theatre
with broad participation by both professional and non-professional
artists.
Flat
Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock, NC
Flat Rock Playhouse is the state theatre of North Carolina and one of
the finest local playhouses in the United States. Highly acclaimed
throughout the theater world, the theatre is home to the Vagabond
School of the Drama. 828-693-0731.
Greenville
County Museum of Art
Greenville, SC
The Greenville County Museum of Art offers its visitors a way to sample
the very best in American art through traveling exhibitions and
exhibitions drawn from its own collection. It also offers art classes,
evening programs, and information for teachers and school classes.
Greer
Cultural Arts Council
Greer, SC
GCAC currently presents 4 plays per season, offers summer arts camp
programs, and provides for other artistic opportunities throughout the
year, including acting, drawing, dancing, and music.
The
Peace Center
Greenville, SC
The Peace Center, located in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, is
the premier performing arts center in the Upstate and home to The
Greenville News Broadway series. Come in, explore, and enjoy. 864-467-3030.
Tryon
Fine Arts Center
Tryon, NC
The Tryon Fine Arts Center is a cultural institution and an umbrella
organization for multi-disciplinary affiliates serving a regional
community through visual and performing arts programs. The mission of
the Tryon Fine Arts Center is to enhance the quality of community life
by fostering broad participation in the visual and performing arts.
Upstate
Visual Arts
Greenville, SC
Upstate Visual Arts began officially in 1991, when a small group of
area business and cultural leaders resolved to serve both area artists
and the community by celebrating the vast talent of local artists. UVA
now exists as a thriving non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, almost 500
members strong, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within the
community by elevating the stature of visual art and educating the
public to its significance.
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