Greenville
Drive
Following in the footsteps of such outstanding professional teams as
the Spinners, Spartans, Braves, and Bombers, your new World Champion
Red Sox affiliate team is here to provide baseball at it finest, for a
community that knows and appreciates what the game is all about.
Hatcher
Garden and Woodland Preserve
The mission of Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve is to be a
place for the public to come for inspiration, enjoyment and education
through the study of nature. The Garden is home to over 10,000 trees,
shrubs and flowers. Admission is free.
Hollywild
Animal Park
Hollywild Animal Park is located near Inman in Spartanburg County,
South Carolina, one of the most scenic and culturally diverse areas of
South Carolina's Upcountry. Nestled on over 100 acres, Hollywild is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to providing an interactive
and enlightening experience for our visitors as we continually improve
the lives of our animals in an enriching and respectful environment.
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, and the FORUMS board, where the talk of the town is
(literally) going on.
Lawson's
Fork Creek
Lawson's Fork is now accessible to paddlers who want to put in at
Whitney and float to the Cottonwood Trail, a distance of 4.5 river
miles. A crew from V. Palmetto Builders has completed work on the
"put-in" just below the dam, along U.S. Highway 221.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Sparklenet.com
Sparklenet.com is a search engine for local arts, culture, and
education.
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 Historical Association
In 1957 the Spartanburg County Historical Association was founded with
a mission to promote and encourage interest in all aspects of the
history of Spartanburg County. FestiFall, a
colonial living history festival, is held at Walnut Grove Plantation
the first weekend in October each year. Taste of the
Backcountry, a cooking festival, is held the first Saturday
in April at the Price House.
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.
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
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 Science Center
Offers programs in natural history and science to
schools, scout troupes, summer camps, parks and recreations centers,
and other interested groups. Has a portable Star lab planetarium
available for programs.
864-583-2777
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
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.
Walnut
Grove Plantation
Walnut Grove Plantation is on land granted in 1763 by King George III
to Charles Moore when the area was known as the backcountry. The
documented collection of antique furnishings and accessories vividly
portrays living conditions in Spartanburg County prior to 1805.
Local Clubs:
The Cove Lounge and Club
9112 Greenville Hwy.
864-576-2683
Hoozers Lounge
4895 S. Pine Street
864-582-7381
Magnolia
Street Pub
261 Magnolia Street
864-948-1777
Twisters
179 E. Saint John Street
864-585-0088
Bi-Lo
Center
Greenville, SC
The Bi-Lo Center is the place to see sporting events, concerts and much
more. 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.
Chimney
Rock Park
Chimney Rock, NC
Find the best of the mountains in one place. This privately-owned
scenic attraction just north of Greenville offers spectacular 75-mile
views, a 404-foot waterfall, hiking trails and more. Take a day trip to
the cool, green mountains. You deserve a break today!
Flat Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock, NC
The State Theatre of North Carolina, and one of the finest local
playhouses in the United States. Highly acclaimed throughout the
theater world. The Playhouse’s dual mission of producing the
performing arts and providing education in the performing arts includes
a ten-show professional series; a summer and fall college apprentice
and intern program; performances and cabaret series by the YouTheatre;
year-round classes and workshops for students from kindergarten through
adults. Flat Rock Playhouse now hosts over 90,000 patrons annually and
is a major contributor to the local economy and the Arts in North
Carolina. Check the web site for schedule:
www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
Forward Fridays
Greenville, SC
Forward Fridays showcases local music and musicians. Rock, hip hop, jazz fusion, dj's, electronica, experimental, etc.
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.
The
Peace Center
Greenville, SC
The Peace Center, located in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, is
the premier performing arts center in the Upstate. Come in, explore,
and enjoy. 864-467-3030.
Palmetto
Expo Center
Greenville, SC
When the subject is conferences, tradeshows, or meetings, we've got
plenty of room to talk! Long known as one of the largest exhibit halls
in the country, Palmetto Expo Center in Greenville, SC is also one of
the most elegant, flexible and well-equipped meeting sites. 864-233-2562
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