A Self-defined multi-disciplinary artist, Epp-Carter travels comfortable between traditional intaglio etching, woodcut and linocut relief prints, collage constructions, bookmaking, photography and found object sculpture. View the diversity of this work at www.martyeppcarterstudio.com

They’re here! Treasures from the National Music Museum – The Utley Collection of Brass Instruments. Weird, Wonderful and who knows what.

Opening Reception, November 1, 6 – 7:30 PM
Artist Talk November 8, 1:30 PM

In keeping with the Greenville County Library System’s mission to champion literacy, inspire learning, and foster community connection, we are pleased to host regular exhibits featuring the work local artists in the main entry area of the Hughes Main Library. Over 300,000 annual visitors will have an opportunity to discover and enjoy local art that relates to literature, film, music, local history or to the library.

Opening Night Reception
Meet the Artists: Meredith Stoudenmire & Edward Cascone
Tue, Nov 5, 7 – 8 pm, Hughes Main Library
Join us for an opening night reception, and hear from local artists, Edward Cascone and Meredith Stoudenmire as they share their work and inspiration.

About Edward Cascone:
Edward Cascone began his formal art education in 1969 at School of Visual Arts, NYC. There he studied painting and drawing under the supervision of the renowned artist, Chuck Close. He traveled to Europe where he studied the French impressionists; visited the Louvre in Paris, France, and journeyed to Provence and the city of Arles. It was there he developed his technique in water colors and gouache. He also toured Italy and Greece and took a special interest in ancient architecture and philosophy.

About Meredith Stoudenmire:
Meredith Stoudenmire is a contemporary artist based in the Southeastern U.S. Currently, she is making paintings focused on adventure and a quest for answers. She often features volcanoes which for many years were about the pressure underneath, but she’s now more interested in the explosion and what draws us to the excitement of risk taking. After graduating from the Atlanta College of Art with a BFA in Printmaking, she lived in various cities and then returned in 2010 to her hometown of Greenville SC.

Visit the MAC Gallery, our headquarters at 16 Augusta Street, to see the 2019 Open Studios exhibit, “Squared Away.”

All works featured in this show are from the Greenville Open Studios 2019 artists. The works are submitted in a 12 x 12 (x 12) inch format to give the public an introduction to the artists’ work.

Visiting the exhibit is an easy and convenient way to select which studios to visit during the weekend. The exhibit is also a showcase of the amazing and diverse talent of the participating artists.

Upstate Gallery On Main
172 E Main St, Spartanburg
November 15 – December 28
Reception: Nov. 21, 5 to 8 p.m.

Paul Yanko’s sensuous and immensely satisfying paintings draw the viewer into a labyrinth of both complexity and caprice. Densely and brightly layered, architectonic yet playful,
simultaneously lucid and oblique, the language of painting that Yanko has developed in his fine art practice over the course of his career is instantly recognizable as uniquely his own. A defining continuity in Yanko’s work is the relationship of substructure and superstructure, both as painting process and as metaphor for growth, discovery, and the lamination of time.

November 22 – January 10

Nature inspired ”double take”. Sherrill Hill captures the soul of the earth using natural elements. Stained glass, metal’s and wood embrace each unique piece.

Centre Stage Hours: Tuesday – Friday from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

“Have a cup of cheer” and celebrate the holiday season with a Christmas variety show for the entire family!
Merry and bright Christmas variety shows are the perfect kickoff to any Holiday season, and A Holly Jolly Christmas brings you the best in sketch comedy, classic Christmas songs and feel good, family entertainment packed into one dazzling show! A Holly Jolly Christmas features original sketches following a familiar family navigating the stress, hilarity, and heartwarming moments of the holidays head on! Packed with toe-tapping, classic Christmas songs like “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, “Do You Hear What I Hear”, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”, and so many more, A Holly Jolly Christmas is the show to see this holiday season!

BY DUNCAN MACMILLAN WITH JONNY DONAHOE
DIRECTED BY RICK DILDINE

Thu-Sat 8PM; Sun 3PM

In this transfer of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s production of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, you’re six years old. Mum’s in the hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for. 1. Ice cream. 2. Kung Fu movies. 3. Burning things. 4. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose. 5. Construction cranes. 6. Me. You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling. Soon, the list will take on a life of its own. This heart-wrenching, hilarious play is just the ticket if you’re tired of Christmas plays this season and just want to think about those you love.

Experience an original concert production of country and bluegrass Christmas music, conceived by the same folks who brought you the past MTP hits Christmas in Dixie and California Dreamin’. Take a trip up the mountain to a warm log cabin full of Christmas spirit and the holiday tunes you grew up with along with a few from such artists as Ralph Stanley, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Alan Jackson, the Charlie Daniels Band, Reba McEntire, and Alabama. This show is a perfect treat for the entire family!

Directed by Kimberlee Ferreira, with musical direction by Tricia Dyar, A Smoky Mountain Christmas features 30 Christmas tunes sung by 10 of the finest performers in the Upstate who are backed by a live, 7-piece band.

Tickets are only $12, with discounts for seniors, military, and students, and can be purchased online at www.milltownplayers.org, by calling (864)947-8000, or at the door.

Matt is an active composer, teacher, and guitarist in Greenville, South Carolina. He is Professor of Jazz Guitar at Furman University, owner and teacher for guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and music theory at Watson Wood Music, is a founding member of the Greenville Jazz Collective (GJC), voted Best Jazz Band of the Upstate by the readers of the Greenville News, and is a member of Latin-pop group Phat Lip, and plays frequently with a wide variety of other area projects.

Matt is a major voice in Greenville’s powerhouse jazz aggregation, GJC’s The Contemporary Ensemble. He is recognized as one of the Southeast’s finest jazz guitarists. In addition, he has played a combination of guitar, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele in more than ten touring Broadway companies, and with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Spartanburg Philharmonic.

Born in Baltimore, Matt grew up in Greenville, began playing the guitar at the age of 11, and started performing professionally at 17. After graduating from the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, SC, he attended the University of 9Miami on scholarship where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Studio Music and Jazz Performance. After leaving Miami, he moved to Asheville, NC in 2004, before moving back to Greenville in 2006.
The “Wheel Sessions” is a jazz performance series hosted at in Greenville, South Carolina. Performances begin at 7:30 pm, and are held in front of an intimate listening audience. There is a $15 entrance fee, which includes complimentary beverage and two sets of music. Attendees may also BYOB. To reserve a seat, phone or text (312) 520-2760

“This program is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council which receives support from the City of Greenville, BMW Manufacturing Company, Michelin North America, Inc., SEW Eurodrive, and the South Carolina Arts Commission.”

Directions: When arriving at the location, drive to the parking lot all the way behind the facility. Enter at the double doors and come to the Fellowship Hall.

In this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to face his selfish ways on Christmas Eve when three ghosts lead him through his past, present, and future. A celebration of kindness and generosity, this show will fill your heart with the spirit of the season as Scrooge goes from “Bah! Humbug!” to “Happy Christmas!”

Featuring a $10 Educational Show on Friday, December 13 at 9:45 am

A European inspired production that brings all of Clara’s adventures and excitement home to Greenville. Continuing our reinvented holiday classic, the production highlights Victorian societal expectations and prosperity while Clara and her beloved Nutcracker dance their way through the cherished landmarks and stunning scenery of Greenville and into the hearts of the audience.

The libretto is adapted from E.T. A. Hoffmann’s classic story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Choreographed by Herman Justo, the refreshed ballet is based on the original Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov ballet.

All 3 main performances are brought to life by a 100+ person cast including CBT Company dancers and guest dancers from the World’s most premier dance companies.

December 13 – 14
Furman University | McAlister Auditorium
3300 Poinsett Hwy

https://greenvilleballet.com/
(864) 234-5677

American Songbook Holiday featuring guitarist, Steve Watson, along w/Ian Brachitta, bass, drummer Rick Dilling, & jazz vocalist Wendy Jones, all set to make your holiday even more memorable! Great music styled by this master musician & his friends!

Foothills Philharmonic is partnering with Toys for Tots again this year at our annual Christmas Concert! We will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys to go to children who otherwise might not receive gifts this Christmas.

Come out on December 14, listen to a concert filled with your Christmas favorites, and donate a gift that will mean so much to a child in need.

Help Foothills Philharmonic bring our community closer together during this holiday season!

The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Dance Department presents a performance of classical ballet, modern, and contemporary dance showcasing the grace and elegance as well as the passion and versatility of the Governor’s School dancers.

Join us for the longest-running poetry showcase in South Carolina, celebrating 17 years! Wits End’s Say What Sundays Poetry Events are at Coffee Underground at 7:30 pm in Downtown Greenville every Sunday night (excluding major holidays and Super Bowl Sunday – see website for details on events).

Each event features touring poets from across the southeast, poetry slams, plus our weekly open mic. Founded by Kimberly Simms. Hosts include Moody Black, Jencie Pleasant, and Black Phoenix plus DJ Southern Stylz. 1 E. Coffee Street. All poetry styles welcome. Wits End is a 501(c)3 Charity.

Shows often sell out, so get their early or buy tickets at Eventbrite! http://witsendpoetry.eventbrite.com. (Click on pictures for a link to tickets on Eventbrite).

Follow our social media @witsendpoetry across all platforms. Produced by Wits End Poetry, these poetry events are made possible in part by the generous support of the South Carolina Arts Commission and the Metropolitan Arts Council. More information at www.witsendpoetry.com.(864) 298-0494

Brace yourself for a Singing, Dancing, Comedy Revolution that is chock-full of references to the wonderful world of Broadway!

From the creator of Forbidden Broadway comes the parody of the most talked about Broadway musical phenomenon of the 21^st century. Not simply a send-up of the original, this story is interspersed with outrageous references to Chicago, West Side Story, The King And I, Sweeney Todd, and more! Even the stars of the original cast are comically eviscerated and joined by caricatures of living Broadway legends like Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Barbra Streisand, and Bernadette Peters.

Whether you’re a Broadway aficionado or just like to laugh, there’s something for everyone in this fresh, new musical parody!

One of the Upstate’s most popular and enjoyable holiday traditions is this Chorale concert of Christmas favorites. This year’s program will include the beautiful “Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten, along with carols, audience sing-along

(including the Chorale’s beloved “12 Days of Christmas”), and a guest high school choir. This is a family-friendly concert, with musical gifts for all ages.

A heartwarming holiday musical for children ages 3 – 103!

Hear the haunting beauty of the Celtic harp, the smaller sibling of the grand orchestral harp that John Wickey plays as the Principal Harpist for the Greenville Symphony. It will be a magical musical journey to Scotland, Ireland, and beyond!

Home to notable musicians Frederic Chopin and Arthur Rubinstein, Poland has a long and diverse musical heritage. The history and artistic culture of Poland is uniquely characterized by its geographical location and the interweaving of outside Germanic, Latinate, and Byzantine influences with the cultures of smaller regional groups. Based in the city of Wroclaw – hailed as the 2016 European Capital of Culture – the NFM Wroclaw Philharmonic is at the heart of the Polish music scene. Discover this distinctive country, their prolific musical tradition, their esteemed classical ensemble, and a classic Polish cocktail at this Interlude.

Did you know?
Poland is the 9th largest country in Europe and features mountain ranges, almost 500 miles of seacoast, and the only Central-European desert. Contributing to a diverse cultural heritage, Polish history is rather complicated, fraught with battles and invasions–it even disappeared from world maps for a period of time in the 1700s.

Featured Beverage: Old Fashioned
Featured Performance: NFM Wroclaw Philharmonic

Celebrate the season with family and friends and enjoy this most treasured of holiday traditions! New arrangements as well as timeless favorites, including our audience sing-along, promise something for everyone, in our most popular pops concert.

~ Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel

Join us for the longest-running poetry showcase in South Carolina, celebrating 17 years! Wits End’s Say What Sundays Poetry Events are at Coffee Underground at 7:30 pm in Downtown Greenville every Sunday night (excluding major holidays and Super Bowl Sunday – see website for details on events).

Each event features touring poets from across the southeast, poetry slams, plus our weekly open mic. Founded by Kimberly Simms. Hosts include Moody Black, Jencie Pleasant, and Black Phoenix plus DJ Southern Stylz. 1 E. Coffee Street. All poetry styles welcome. Wits End is a 501(c)3 Charity.

Shows often sell out, so get their early or buy tickets at Eventbrite! http://witsendpoetry.eventbrite.com. (Click on pictures for a link to tickets on Eventbrite).

Follow our social media @witsendpoetry across all platforms. Produced by Wits End Poetry, these poetry events are made possible in part by the generous support of the South Carolina Arts Commission and the Metropolitan Arts Council. More information at www.witsendpoetry.com.(864) 298-0494

Wheel Session 75
Real Wheel Christmas #3
Tuesday, December 23
3 – 6 pm
1801 Rutherford Rd
Greenville, SC 29609
Admission FREE

The Real Wheel Christmas is always free – our gift to you for supporting jazz in Greenville! The late afternoon Wheel Session includes an open potluck, complimentary beverages, and swinging Christmas jazz featuring an Allstar band: Mark Rapp/trumpet, Jorge Garcia/guitar, Philip Howe/piano, Mike Holstein/bass, and Kevin Korschgen/drums. Our sleigh will be filled with loads of joy and more than enough Holiday Spirit to go around!
To reserve a seat, phone or text (312) 520-2760 or email: kmkorschgen@gmail.com

This program is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council which receives support from the City of Greenville, BMW Manufacturing Company, Michelin North America, Inc., SEW Eurodrive, and the South Carolina Arts Commission.

Directions: When arriving at 1801 Rutherford Rd drive to the left, all the way behind the main building #1 and near the water tower. Park and follow the signs that lead you into Underground Music.

Join us for the longest-running poetry showcase in South Carolina, celebrating 17 years! Wits End’s Say What Sundays Poetry Events are at Coffee Underground at 7:30 pm in Downtown Greenville every Sunday night (excluding major holidays and Super Bowl Sunday – see website for details on events).

Each event features touring poets from across the southeast, poetry slams, plus our weekly open mic. Founded by Kimberly Simms. Hosts include Moody Black, Jencie Pleasant, and Black Phoenix plus DJ Southern Stylz. 1 E. Coffee Street. All poetry styles welcome. Wits End is a 501(c)3 Charity.

Shows often sell out, so get their early or buy tickets at Eventbrite! http://witsendpoetry.eventbrite.com. (Click on pictures for a link to tickets on Eventbrite).

Follow our social media @witsendpoetry across all platforms. Produced by Wits End Poetry, these poetry events are made possible in part by the generous support of the South Carolina Arts Commission and the Metropolitan Arts Council. More information at www.witsendpoetry.com.(864) 298-0494

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song, Beautiful has a book by Tony Award®-nominee and Academy Award®-nominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh Prince, and took home two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy® Award.