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American Red Cross of Upstate hosts annual gala
JAN 30, 2017

The American Red Cross of Upstate South Carolina held its annual Black Tie Gala Saturday.
 

The American Red Cross of Upstate South Carolina held its annual Black Tie Gala Saturday at Greenville’s Hyatt Regency.

The event was held to help fund the Upstate chapter to help aid victims of natural disasters through its emergency response organization. The Red Cross serves the community with health and safety, safety to the armed services, and volunteer services.

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Lake Robinson Duathlon showcases recreational gem on Veterans Day
JAN 30, 2017

The route for the standard and sprint duathlon scheduled on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
 

The inaugural Lake Robinson Duathlon is scheduled Nov. 11, Veterans Day, featuring a standard and sprint race.

• Standard duathlon includes a 10k run, 40k bike and 5k run.

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2017 Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival is discontinued
JAN 20, 2017

The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has canceled the 2017 Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival.
 
 

Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce has canceled the 2017 Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival because of decreased attendance, lack of funding, and ongoing contract negotiations.

The recommendation to cancel the longstanding community festival came Wednesday during a BBQ Festival Committee meeting. The Festival’s primary purpose has been to raise funds for the Chamber of Commerce through a nationally recognized family-oriented two-day event.

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'Book of Mormon' ticket lottery will be held each night of performance
JAN 18, 2017

'Book of Mormon' ticket lottery will be held each night of performance

When “The Book of Mormon” returns to a one week engagement, Jan. 31 – Feb. 5, a pre-show lottery will be held at the Peace Center box office, making 20 tickets available at $25 each.

Entries will be accepted in the Peace Concert Hall lobby beginning two and a half hours before each performance. Each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided.

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'Hairspray, The Musical' auditions for Greenville Little Theatre scheduled
JAN 16, 2017

The Greenville Little Theatre is holding open auditions for “Hairspray the Musical” Sunday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. 
 

The Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) is holding open auditions for “Hairspray the Musical” Sunday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. 

Roles are available for 6 – 8 African-American women, 8 – 10 white women, 4 – 6 African-American men, 7 – 9 white men, and a young African-American girl (age 12 to 15). Adult ages range from 16 to 65. 

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Big top is coming down, Ringling Bros., circus is closing after 146 years
JAN 16, 2017

Alexander Lacy is the Big Cat Trainer.
 

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced it was closing after 146 years, citing falling ticket sales, high operating costs and changing public tastes in entertainment

Upstate residents can see the circus for the final time Feb. 2-5 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

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Tunes in the Park, Idol is in the past, International Festival, Railfest back on track for 2017
JAN 11, 2017

Railfest was the newest and among the most popular family-friendly event added to the City of Greer's entertainment schedule.
 

UPDATE:  Tunes in the Park has been picked up for the 2017 season. Only Greer Idol was cancelled for this year.  Dates for this year's Tunes in the Park are below:

June 9th - Carolina Coast Band
June 16th - Tellico
June 30th - Sonbachá
July 7th - The Might Kicks!
July 14th - New River Bluegrass
July 21st - Soulution

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GSP is in the running to land horses for World Equestrian Games
JAN 8, 2017

Tryon Equestrian Partners (TEP) has invested over $125 million over the last two years developing the world-class equestrian center.

Horses coming from around the world for the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon, N.C., will either fly into Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport or Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

“We’re actually about twelve months behind making the (transportation) decision,” said Jim Dutta of The Dutta Corporation. Dutta’s company specializes in transporting horses and has served clients in the Tryon area.

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Just like magic. A winter wonderland arrived overnight
JAN 7, 2017

Calvin Hanson photographed his son, Maddox, making tracks in the soft snow Saturday morning.
 

• Snow fun gallery

Maddox Hanson frolics in the soft snow (second photo) that fell on the Greer area overnight Friday into early Saturday.

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