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Trolley Tours for Seeing Spartanburg's Public Art Challenge!
Have you toured Seeing Spartanburg's art installations by trolley yet?
We do the driving each Tuesday at 6pm through the end of January.
Each tour is led by a knowledgable guide who guides you through
Spartanburg's Public Art project!
Adults $15, Students $7. Tours depart from the Visitor's Center
at Chapman Cultural Center at 6pm.
You're welcome to bring snacks and beverages but no glass, please.
SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition is in search of two new board members.
We are accepting applications now, and the new board will be voted on and
begin service in April 2017. Our meetings are on the fourth Monday of each
month between noon and 1 pm in our main office at
236 Union Street in Spartanburg
interested at 583-9803.
Open Monday-Friday from 7:30-3:00 and Saturday Brunch from 8:30-3:00.
Lunch delivery available. 864-707.5585. Like us on Facebook and Instagram
Downtown Deli & Donuts is located at
147 E. Main Street in Downtown Spartanburg
The Upstate Center for Addicition Treatment is ready for a new year of helping
our community in their recovery efforts! Watch for new additions to our staff
in the weeks ahead!
Eric M. Fluckiger M.Ed., LPC/I
2099 South Pine Street in Spartanburg
Our third featured coffee of our Partner Farms Series is an organic
medium roast, the Costa Rica la Amistad!
Taste all four of our partnership coffees at our free tasting
this Friday, January 20th at 6pm
The Coffee Bar is located at
188 W. Main Street in Downtown Spartanburg
Name: Battle of the Ages Workforce Summit
Date: February 1, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
The Upstate Workforce Board and Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce
invite you to "Battle of the Ages"!
Gen Ys-also known as Millennials- are the 54 million adult Americans
aged between 18 and 34 in 2015, who now make up one third of the American workforce,
the largest generation at work. This segment of the workforce were born in 1978 or later
is growing fast and will soon overshadow the GenXers and Baby Boomers.
Managers are increasingly grappling with Millennials' generational differences
in their work forces, as problems can arise from differing mindsets and communication
styles of workers that were born in different eras. The frictions may be aggravated by new
technology and work patterns that mix workers of different ages in ever-changing teams.
But there is no need to throw in the towel!
This event is geared towards employers and employees who need to know how to take
advantage of the differences in values and expectations that this generation brings to the
workforce. Hear from other employers who are doing it right, while getting your questions
answered
by a panel of Millennials and businesses.
Your $25.00 advance registration includes a delicious hot breakfast,
panel discussion and two breakout sessions.
Learn to recognize and adapt to generational differences,
keep employees engaged and get saved by the bell!
f you have any questions about the event or how to register, please contact [email protected] .
From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes
Ring of Fire,
a unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption,
and home and family.
Presented by the Spartanburg Little Theatre,
Ring of Fire
hits the stage
at the Chapman Cultural Center with performances January 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 8 pm,
and January 15, 21 and 23 at 3 pm.
A live band, led by music director Joy Finch, backs up veteran SLT performers
Brandon Gaunt, Lori Guthrie, Brandon Higginbotham, Janna McClure, Josh Tennant,
and John Wharton as they take you on a musical journey through the life of Johnny Cash,
whose iconic style spanned from gospel to folk, rock to blues, and country in between.
"Ring of Fire
is less a biography of Johnny Cash, like the film
Walk the Line,
and more a celebration of his life and legacy through his music," says director Jay Coffman.
"From the c
otton fields of Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry,
the story of his life is told through his lyrics."
Featuring over 30 of your favorite hits-including "I Walk The Line," "A Boy Named Sue,"
"Folsom Prison Blues," and the title tune "Ring of Fire"-performed by a multi-talented cast,
Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash paints a musical portrait of the Man in Black that
promises to be a foot-stompin', crowd-pleasin' salute to a uniquely American legend.
Tickets for
Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
can be purchased by calling the
Chapman Cultural Center box office at (864) 542-2787 or by ordering online
Tickets are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and $20 for students.
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Jan. 5-26
Today there is a give and take between the fields of art therapy and art
education. Without art education, art therapy would not have had a place to blossom,
and in return, the research done by art therapists has made its way
back into the classroom. Paperworks will spotlight the intersection of the two
fields and showcase the strengths of each. Artists Gunter and Hurlbut will
present a Gallery Talk on January 5th at 6:00pm in the gallery followed by
a reception from 6:30-8:00pm.
Jan 27-28, 7:30 PM; Jan 29, 3:00 PM
Join us for an enchanting evening of soaring arias and sweeping ballgowns,
where fairytales really do come true. Converse Opera Theatre presents this charming
3-act chamber opera, true to the original French version of the Cinderella tale. It is a
wonderful opportunity to introduce young people to
opera, and any child dressed like Cinderella or Prince Charming, accompanied
by an adult, will get in free.
For a complete list of performances, concerts, exhibitions and more, visit
Singer/Songwriter Competition & Awareness Campaign
"1BlueStringHubCity"
1BlueStringHubCity
is an exciting new singer/songwriter competition for Spartanburg and surrounding areas. This competition, open to individuals, duets, or groups, seeks original and creative songs focused on this year's theme of HOPE. Online registration opens
January 1, 2017 and closes February 12, 2017. Judges will score each entry, selecting the
top 6 as finalists. Finalists will be announced in March. Then, on Friday, April 7th, the 6 finalists will perform live during a public concert at USC Upstate. Audience members will vote to select the 2017 1BlueStringHubCity champion! The winning prize package includes cash, studio time, and spotlight performance slots.
1BlueStringHubCity
- presented by The Star and Rosemary Antosh Charitable Fund - seeks to raise awareness and support for the 1 in 6 men that have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood. There is HOPE for men to live healthier, happier lives. Help is available locally and nationally.
1BlueStringHubCity
is an awareness campaign of Safe Homes - Rape Crisis Coalition in Spartanburg, where they provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The agency's mission is to use their collective voice to address the impact of domestic and sexual violence by providing quality services to those affected and to create social change through education, training, and activism.
Contestants may visit 1BlueStringHubCity.com for registration information. Tickets for the
finale are only $6 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door.
Feb. 10-11: Fire and Passion: The Studio Series
The Studio Series is presented in the Ballet Spartanburg Studios
at the Chapman Cultural Center.
Our third ballet for the season, our Studio Series- Fire and Passion, is approaching in February. It is a very cool way to appreciate dance in a more intimate setting which is
in our Ballet Spartanburg studio with a glass of champagne. We set this around Valentine's Day as
we feel
it is the perfect way to have a "date night" or just a "night out" for anyway. We had such
a great response to the studio series last year. People loved it and this year we are focusing on dances with a "Fire and Passion" theme.
We want to offer to all
Spartanburg Downtown Association Members a $10 ticket for either the
February 10th, Friday or February 11th, Saturday night 8PM shows. This includes a glass
of champagne and it is a one hour performance. This is the perfect evening
and gift for anyone for Valentine's Day.
All you need to do is call our office at 583-0339. Tell Tracey, our office administrator, you are
a member of the
Spartanburg Downtown Association and which night you'd like to reserve. Don't wait! We can only seat 100 per show and the shows will sell out.
CALL 583-0339 For Tickets!
GreenHouse Business Incubator Workshop
Taxation Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Dale G. Shrader, CPA, Adjunct Professor
The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics
University of South Carolina Upstate
Former Tax Director to William H. Gates III and tax liaison to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Areas of Tax Expertise include - High Net-Worth Individuals, Private Foundations, Estate & Gift, Taxation of Financial Products, S Corporations, Passive Activities and State Taxation.
Date: Friday, January 20, 2017
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Location:
The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics
GreenHouse Business Incubator, Room #310 (Mock Courtroom)
160 E. Saint John St.
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Cost:
USC Upstate students, faculty, staff, and GreenHouse company members - Free
Community Members - $10
*box lunch is included for all registrants
Contact Information-Brian Brady
Director, GreenHouse Business Incubator
864.503.7623
[email protected]
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Open for ARTWALK this week!!!
We think handmade cards take things next level; And what goes better with writing than a glass of Vino? Come in any day this week (till Saturday) and get a free handmade greeting card with the purchase of any hand turned wooden item including wine stoppers, pens, and bowls.
Come check out our Valentine's offerings!
Don't forget to sign up for the class that interests you-
they are filling up quickly!
The Kindred Spirits is located at
155 N. Spring Street in Downtown Spartanburg
Tuesday- Saturday 11-4
Phone: (864) 838-2245
Drop by 183 Dunbar St. on January 31st from 6:30 - 8:30 for an art workshop with
Elizabeth Bagwell Studios. An accomplished local artist, Elizabeth will guide you through
the process of making totally fabulous silhouette art from upcycled materials.
No experience required! Total price: $45 (all supplies and materials included)
To RSVP, please email dashiellanddaughter@gmail.
com with your name, email + phone number.
BYOB + small bites - Cheers!
The West Main Artists Co-op is pleased to announce an exhibition of work by 14 new
members entitled "Visions & Vessels" in the Venue@West Main. Visual artists Patrick DeCrane, Susan Eleazer, Marcy Fedalei, Glenda Guion, Rita Howard, Eugene Johnson, Carol Kelly, Melissa McEllhiney, Ruza Pocivavsek, David Sawyer, Shelley Sperka, Cherri Williams and the performing artists of Space Jam, Anna Abhau Elliot and Chandler Crawford bring to the Co-op exciting new work. Each artist is represented by their unique approach to self-expression, which includes ceramics, photography, art glass, painting and comedy improvisation.
"Many Moods in Watercolor", an exhibition of recent watercolors by Dwight Rose will open in Gallery ll at the Co-op. This show features Dwight's unique approach to architectural and floral landscapes and is a "must see".
Both exhibitions open with a reception JAN 19, during Art Walk, 5-9 pm at 578 West Main St. in Spartanburg and are FREE and open to the public. There will be a comedy improv performance by Space Jam at 7:00pm on the stage in the Venue.
These exhibitions will run through FEB 11and
may be viewed during normal business hours Tuesday through Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm through February 11.
Comedy Improvisation workshops by Space Jam are available most Sundays at 7pm on
the downstairs stage at the Co-op.
9Round Spartanburg - Eastside
2225 E. Main Street
864-308-8999
Snow Suits! $15
Ladies Slippers & Boots $5 each
Mens and womens thermal underwear - separates $4 each
Mens sets $7
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Spend $50 and get a FREE quart of soup! Now through January 14!
You choose the flavor based on what's in stock. Today we have Italian Wedding,
Jason's Healing Chicken Ginger, Navy Bean & Ham, Wishbone's Chili,
Rosy Chicken & Noodle, Creamy Tomato Basil, and Chicken & Brown Rice - lots of options!
Blue Moon Specialty Foods
351 E. Henry Street, Suite H, Spartanburg, SC
843-364-5890
Peter Barnitz
ENGULFED
January 10 - March 4, 2017
UPSTATE Gallery on Main
172 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Please join the
UPSTATE Gallery on Main
during
Spartanburg ArtWalk
on
January 19, from 5-8 pm,
for the Opening Reception of ENGULFED, an exhibition of recent paintings by noted
New Orleans
artist
Peter Barnitz
.
Inspired by both dance and the intricate choreography of sports, Barnitz creates visually complex, deeply meditative painterly abstractions that emphasize
the passage of time,
the mesh of nature, and the poise of the human spirit.
BIG AIR WILL BE OPEN 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on MLK DAY!
Mon-Thurs Memberships for $25/month and
Premium Membership good for ANY day for $35/month.
Members can jump up to 2 hours each day membership is valid
and receive 20% off Big Eats Cafe and merchandise.
Big Air Trampoline Park
660 Spartan Boulevard
(Near Westgate Mall)
864-580-6462
We have a brand new line of food at Paisley Paw.
Diamond Care for Sensitive Stomachs, Sensitive Skin, and Weight Management.
Less expensive than prescription. Come by for more information.
Paisley Paw
155 East Broad Street in
Downtown Spartanburg
864-327-9323
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New Year New You!
Join for $1 special with
10% off membership dues
1 month free Hydro Massage
1040 Fernwood Glendale Road
(864) 699-9950
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Skin needing a little love from this crazy Carolina weather?
Call Revive Bodyworks to schedule your Facial TODAY!!!
$65 per hour - $45 for 30 minute facial
Revive Bodyworks
(864) 494-4727
Candice Gosnell LE 864-641-1432
and
Katie Marvin LE 864-978-9567
PJ's Fashions on Main
Tues-Fri 10 to 5
Special Appointments are welcome!
109 E. Rutherford Street in downtown Landrum
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Local Residents Can Get Help With Health Insurance Marketplace
Mary Black Health System - Spartanburg co-hosting free event as a community service
If you're interested in signing-up for health coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace
but you find the information overwhelming or confusing-Mary Black Health System - Spartanburg (MBHS-S) is ready to help.
The hospital will have Certified Assisters on-site
to share information, answer questions, and to schedule free appointments for application assistance on Tuesday, January 24
th
from 10 am - 11 am at the Spartanburg County Library located at 151 S. Church Street in Spartanburg.
Open Enrollment runs November 1 - January 31, 2017. This marks the federal government's fourth annual campaign to extend healthcare coverage to more Americans, specifically to those who otherwise wouldn't have access to services or who would face a financial crisis due to medical bills.
"We have helped hundreds of individuals enroll on the Marketplace since it first launched four years ago," said Sean Dardeau, CEO. "It's very gratifying to help individuals enroll knowing they will be able to access healthcare when they need it. It's a relief for so many people."
Mary Black Health System - Spartanburg is also offering free one-on-one assistance throughout the Open Enrollment period at the hospital. Residents can schedule appointments by calling 864-573-3194, or can book an appointment online at
Did you know that you don't have to pay for tax preparation? SaveFirst, sponsored by
Wofford College
offers FREE certified tax preparation and electronic filing services for
working families and individuals. We provide these services for households earning up
to $53,000 with children, or up to $20,000 without children.
Appointments begin mid January.
To make an appointment call the SaveFirst appointment hotline at
1-844-44-TAX-SC (1-844-448-2972).
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January 20th - Jamie Wright
January 21st - Pat Moss Quartet
January 25th Spartanburg Swing
Every fourth Thursday of the month
swing dance lessons from 7-8 and swing dancing from 8-11
January 27th - Serenade, featuring Angela Clark
January 28th - International recording artist Buff Dillard
(trombone and vocals - one show only)
Shows at The Music Stand are from 9pm-12am
All shows have an $8.00 cover charge
The Music Stand is located at
99 South Church Street in downtown Spartanburg
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Spartanburg Downtown Association
PO Box 6575
Spartanburg, SC 29304
(864) 494 - 9621
www.downtownspartanburg.org
Contact: Kathy Chandler, Director
[email protected]
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