Artist Showcase Exhibit

Through August 12, 2019

The Blood Connection
435 Woodruff Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607

MAY 23-AUGUST 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GREENVILLE, S.C.—As Director of Bands Leslie W. Hicken enters retirement at Furman University, he will continue to lead the Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series, which begins Thursday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the amphitheater on campus.

“Marches from Around the World” featuring the Lakeside Concert Band, opens the 10-concert series, a Greenville tradition since 1968.

The Lakeside Concert Band and other ensembles and artists celebrate the Sounds of Summer Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 1. Relax on the grounds of the spacious amphitheater by the Furman lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, jazz, bluegrass, contemporary, marches and orchestral favorites. Thanks to generous local sponsors, all concerts are free and open to the public.

Each Thursday during the series, a concert picnic basket filled with treats will be given away to a lucky concertgoer.

The concerts are made possible by Furman University and are sponsored by the Bank of Travelers Rest, George Coleman Ford, The Greenville News, Publix Supermarkets, Villas at The Woodlands at Furman, Prisma Health and Pecknel Music.

Learn more about the Summer Concert Series here, or contact the Furman music office at 864-294-2086, and FurmanMusic@furman.edu. For parking information, call 864-294-2111. Bus parking is available. A complete schedule follows:

Music by the Lake – Furman Summer Concert Series 2019
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
May 23-Aug. 1
Free admission
Furman University Lakeside Amphitheater

May 23         “Marches from Around the World”

Lakeside Concert Band:  Leslie W. Hicken, director

May 30         Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble:  Tom Wright, director

June 6          “Go West, Young Man!”

Carolina Youth Symphony:  Leslie W. Hicken, director

June 13        “The Greatest Generation”

Poinsett Wind Symphony*:  Leslie W. Hicken and Jay Bocook, directors

*Concert will be held in McAlister Auditorium

June 20        “Rhapsody in Blue”

Derek Parsons, piano soloist

Lakeside Concert Band:  Leslie W. Hicken, director

*Concert will be held in McAlister Auditorium

June 27        “O Beautiful, for Spacious Skies: A Patriotic Celebration”

The Greenville Chorale:  Bing Vick, director

Lakeside Concert Band:  Leslie W. Hicken, director

July 11         The Matt Olson Quintet:  Matt Olson, director

July 18         “An Evening at the Pops”

Lakeside Concert Band:  Leslie W. Hicken, director

July 25         “The Phantom of the Opera”

Lisa Barksdale, Bruce Schoonmaker, Grant Knox, vocal soloists

Lakeside Concert Band:  Leslie W. Hicken, director

Aug. 1          Latin Jazz:  The Patrick Lopez Experience

In keeping with the GRAND Gallery’s mission of recognizing emerging talent in our region, gallery director, Andy Gambrell, visited the studios of fine art majors at Anderson University. After critiquing the work of many wonderful young artists, he curated a selection of paintings by five exceptional students. This exhibition features a selection of some of the most promising emerging art produced in Upstate South Carolina.
The Town of West Pelzer will recognize selected Fine Art Majors from Anderson University on June 4, 2019 at 6:00pm at the regularly scheduled council meeting in The Grand Gallery. A reception will follow the council meeting. Anderson University’s art will be on view from June 4th through July 26th by appointment during regular business hours (Please visit www.westpelzer.com or contact the West Pelzer Municipal Center at 864.947.6297 for regular business hours).

JUNE 7, 2019 – JULY 24, 2019

ARTalk: July 16, 2019 / 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Featured artists: Meredith Piper (Greenville, SC), Douglas Piper (Greenville, SC), Mark Mulfinger (Greenville, SC), Sarah Mandell (Greenville, SC)

Sponsored by First Citizens Bank

Free Music Concert in Greer City Park. Greer Idol and Greer Idol Jr return during the band break.
Come hungry and thirsty and support local food trucks.

View an exhibit of work created in just 24 hours!

On Friday, June 14 artists will come to MAC to have their blank surfaces stamped with the FOUP logo. They will then return 24 hours later with a completed work of art. The artwork will then be juried and displayed as an exhibit.

The 8 winners will have their artwork displayed on the downtown recycling bins from spring 2020-2021.

Come see the exhibit of local artwork created in just 24 hours. It’s truly amazing what these artists can do!

Banished from her father’s kingdom by her usurping aunt, a disguised Rosalind flees to the forest of Arden with her loyal friend. Confusion and laughter follow in one of Shakespeare’s most-beloved comedies. As You Like It is full of the bard’s best tricks: exile, disguise, mistaken identity, romance, song . . . and loads of rustic revelry.

A Maker Day consist of a unique project, learning or growing our artistic skills, expanding our creativity, and becoming more familiar with using Makers tools. We strive, even with our youngest Makers, to have each student complete the full process of creation, from conception and sketch to handcrafting and execution of their work. We like to encourage them to try new techniques and push their artwork to new levels, especially with our Juniors!

Artistic opportunities for kids ages 12-16

We do this every Thursday starting from July 11th to August 15th

A Maker Day consist of a unique project, learning or growing our artistic skills, expanding our creativity, and becoming more familiar with using Makers tools. We strive, even with our youngest Makers, to have each student complete the full process of creation, from conception and sketch to handcrafting and execution of their work. We like to encourage them to try new techniques and push their artwork to new levels!

We do this every week on Friday from July 12th to August 16th.

Thursday, July 18, 5-7 PM

Join us for an artist reception celebrating the work of local artists Angela Bruch, Cameron Kempson and Judy Lindsey. Enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to meet the artists, then enjoy dinner at one of Travelers Rest’s fine restaurants.

Wild Hare Gallery
212 N Poinsett Hwy
Travelers Rest, SC 29690

July 18th, 2019 6:00 pm

Fiction Addiction

1175 Woods Crossing Road #5

Andrea Bobotis is a native South Carolinian, a former Emrys Editor and contributor to the Emrys Journal Vol. 16! Join us in welcoming her back to Greenville! Andrea will give a book talk and signing at Fiction Addiction on Thursday, July 18th at 6pm to discuss her debut novel, The Last List of Miss Judith Kratt. Andrea will give a talk on this beautifully chilling mystery, take questions from the audience, and will be available to sign books afterward. This event is FREE and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Cuban Guitarist Jorge Garcia’s passion for his instrument is immediately apparent when you first hear and see him; he is the consummate jazz musician. While influenced by artists like George Benson, Pat Martino, John Coltrane, and Carlos Santana, Jorge has ultimately created a stye that is all his own. In January Jorge will release his newest CD “Crossover”, a fusion of Classic Rock to Jazz. “I love what jazz gives me in the moment,” he says. “That’s what it’s about: the moment. When you’re in that moment, you don’t know what you’re going to hear or how you’re going to react or what you’re going to play. Sometimes it’s beautiful, and sometimes I scratch my head and say, ‘I wish I had a chance to do that again.’ But that’s the beauty of art. I play from the heart and I play what I feel at the moment.” Jorge Garcia’s trio will include bassist Shannon Hoover and drummer Kevin Korschgen.
The “Wheel Sessions” is a jazz performance series hosted in Greenville South Carolina. Performances begin at 7:30 pm, and are held in front of an intimate listening audience. Attendees may BYOB.
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.

Located in sleepy Gilbert, Texas, the Chicken Ranch has been operating for over 75 years as the best little whorehouse in Texas. It is run by the town’s biggest philanthropist: Miss Mona, the charming and respected madam who treats every one of her “girls” with loving care. When big city, pious reporter Melvin Thorpe exposes the brothel on live TV, the small town is turned on its head. With the help of her old flame, Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, Mona must fight to keep her girls safe and her livelihood in tact.
Based on the true story of the Texas Chicken Ranch, a brothel located in La Grange, Texas, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a Tony award winning musical that was adapted into a movie featuring Dolly Parton and Bert Reynolds. It features classic country hits like “Hard Candy Christmas,” and is a hilarious comedy with biting commentary that will have you tapping your toes!
SHOW DATES!
7/18 at 8pm
7/19 at 8pm
7/20 at 2pm
7/24 at 8pm
7/27 at 8pm
8/1 at 8pm
8/3 at 2pm
8/4 at 2pm

Opening Reception: Friday, July 19th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

“There is so much beauty in our local landscape.  The outdoors inspire me and I enjoy the colors and shapes around me.  I paint on wood because I enjoy the organic feel the surface evokes. Line, shape, color, and negative space ate the tools I use to portray my feelings of the joy and beauty of the world.  My current subjects include landscapes and figures interacting with carious aspects of nature.  An extensive documentation of my prolific body of work is available at https://url.emailprotection.link/?bgmIrwr8e3E92kspjY03ckBhFbl2yEH50rOQRtn8xT1G161LrXml7RT6CbFnaELm2EftYrmb3uGmF4_tOqMb6Uw~~

July 19 – Aug 4
Thurs – Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm
Mill Town Players
Historic Pelzer Auditorium
214 Lebby Street
Pelzer, SC 29669

www.milltownplayers.org

(864)947-8000
Tickets $12, with $10 for seniors, military, and students

Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in the final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.

Directed and choreographed by Lauren Imhoff, with musical direction by Julie Florin, Annie Get Your Gun features such classic hits as “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, “You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun”,  “I Got the Sun in the Morning”, and “Anything You Can Do.” The musical boasts 22 local actors including Sarah Green as Annie Oakley, Bradley Lucore as Frank Butler, and Will Ragland as Buffalo Bill.

In this beloved musical, pompous phonetics professor Henry Higgins is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Cockney working-class girl into someone who can pass for a cultured member of high society. Unfortunately for him,  Professor Higgins underestimates the smart and determined Eliza, who agrees to his speech lessons to improve her job prospects. As Eliza gains control and grows in respectability, Higgins struggles to maintain the upper hand.

With hits like “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “On the Street Where You Live,” you’ll fall in love with this timeless classic!

There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He’s the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop to rock, a brilliant bandleader who lets his players shine, and a born showman whose joy at being onstage is infectious.

For over two decades, Grammy Award©-winning master trumpeter and composer Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple gold and platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest-selling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene.

Sunday, July 21st, 2019.

Hosted by Moody Black.
The night will also feature poetry games, fun, and a full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first come, first serve basis. Produced by Wits End Poetry. All poetry styles welcome.

Coffee Underground.
1 East Coffee Street. Greenville, SC 29601.
7:30pm. $7.

July 22 – Fine Arts Center, Greenville, 7:30 pm

Ludwig van Beethoven             String Quintet Op.29, ‘Storm”
J.S.Bach                                       Keyboard Concerto in g minor
Camille Saint-Saëns                  Introduction et rondo capriccioso Op.28
Felix Mendelssohn                    String Octet Op.20 in E flat major

Jasper String Quartet; Susie Wong, violin; Katherine Winterstein, violin; Melissa Reardon, viola; Steve Honigberg, cello; Inessa Zaretsky, piano

Wednesday, July 24, 12 PM
Carolina Music Museum
516 Buncombe St.

The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to help cover travel costs associated with FCE’s upcoming trip to ClarinetFest, presented by the International Clarinet Association July 24-28 on The University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus.

The trip to ClarinetFest represents Furman’s first invitation to the largest and most prestigious clarinet festival in the world. Led by Furman Associate Professor of Clarinet Cecilia Kang, the ensemble is made up of music majors and non-music majors:

• Jake Daniel, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Tristan de la Cruz, Powder Springs, Georgia (Class of 2019)*
• Ian Fonseca, Summerville, South Carolina
• Sam Hsieh, Tyler, Texas
• Sam Johnson, Greer, South Carolina
• JaneGrace Lowther, Fort Mill, South Carolina
• Erynn MacFarland, Greensboro, Maryland
• Matthew Martin, Pickens, South Carolina (away on an internship in Germany)*
• Destiny Meadows, Charleston, South Carolina (Class of 2019)
• Hindolo Murray, Goose Creek, South Carolina
• Gabrielle Phillips, Charleston, South Carolina
• Caitlin Roberson, Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Kayla Stone, Hanahan, South Carolina
• Miranda Thomas, New Castle, Pennsylvania
• Bryan Tran, Irmo, South Carolina
• Vanna Tsiknias, Gaffney, South Carolina
*Will not perform at ClarinetFest

In addition to Kang, Leslie W. Hicken, retired Furman director of bands and clarinetist, will serve as guest conductor. “It is an honor to be asked to join our clarinet ensemble for their performance at ClarinetFest. Dr. Kang has done an amazing job in building her studio with talented and motivated students. This is a proud moment for me and all of Furman University,” said Hicken.

For Kang and the FCE, the program of eclectic works to be presented at ClarinetFest is a result of the studio-wide theme “Living Music Initiative: Fostering 21st Century Global Musical Citizens.” Its goal, which is aligned with The Furman Advantage, is aimed at celebrating differences and raising awareness of diverse populations through the study of contemporary world music.

The Living Music Initiative also includes a service-learning component. FCE members have been actively engaged in a number of campus performances such as the Furman Single Reed Day, which attracts over 70 middle school and high school musicians from across the state each year. FCE also recently performed at the Furman Academic Awards, Furman Engaged! (a day set aside to celebrate undergraduate research and immersive learning experiences), for the residents at the Woodlands Senior Living Community, and for students at SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities.

For more information, contact Cecilia Kang in the Department of Music at 864-294-2117,
and cecilia.kang@furman.edu. Or contact the Furman News and Media Relations office at 864-294-3107.

The Conversation – inspired by jazz fusion from the 1970s onward, along with R&B, soul, and modern contemporary jazz – is a melting pot of sounds and tones that make for a distinctly entertaining evening.

Comprised of graduates and students from the Fine Arts Center, this contemporary music group makes their Peace Center debut in this LIVE and LOCAL concert.

For only $20, experience the best LOCAL music acts LIVE in Genevieve’s for an intimate listening room experience. Drinks will be available for purchase.

Members of the Band
Dylan Smolla, guitar and bass
Genevieve Wiklacz, piano and keyboards
Owen Anderson, guitar and bass
Jeremiah Smith, drums and percussion
Olivia Younginer, special guest vocalist

Directed by Matt Reece
Music Direction by Chase McAbee
Choreography by Kristofer Parker
Band Direction by Greg Day

What happens when you blend traditional honky tonk Country music with old school Rock and Roll?
You get a rockabilly show that will blow the roof off the house! Featuring the music of Elvis Presley,
Jerry Lee Lewis, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash, and more, come join in the knee
slappin’, toe tappin’ party of the Summer!

Rockabilly Heaven travels through the ages from the beginnings of Rockabilly up to its influence in
modern music. Highlighting over 30 Rockabilly tunes, hits include “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”,
“Blue Suede Shoes”, “Hard Headed Woman”, “Jackson”, “Rave On”, and so many more. This
electrifying music event is a non-stop, high energy romp through some of the best music ever
written. If audiences loved Centre Stage’s massive success Million Dollar Quartet, they won’t want
to miss this musical extravaganza!

Tickets for Rockabilly Heaven are $35, $32, and $22. Student rush tickets are available for $15 with
school ID (based on availability), one ticket per ID.
CAST: Benjamin Augusta, Lena Bledsoe, Hannah Brooks, Kristi Parker Byers, James Hall, Grace McGrath, Kristofer Parker, Joshua Thomason, Morgan Voke-Thomason,

Shows run Thursday through Sunday and all seats are reserved. Tickets can be purchased by calling the
box office at (864) 233-6733 on Tuesdays – Fridays from 2-6 p.m, in person at the Centre Stage Box
Office, or online at www.centrestage.org. Handling fees will be applied to all purchases.

July 25-August 17, 2019
Thurs. – Sat. 8pm
Sun. 3pm

Presented Upstate International
July 27, 6 – 10 PM
Peace Center
300 South Main St 

Dance the night away to a live Latin band at the plaza in front of the Peace Center!
A summer sensation, Salsa at Sunset brings live Latin music and dancing to the Upstate community. No prior experience in dancing is required for this outdoor family event held in downtown Greenville.  Whether you choose to dance or sit and enjoy the music, the energetic atmosphere will have your toes tapping. Free lessons are provided and it’s fun for the whole family.

https://upstateinternational.org/other-events/

Sunday July 28th, 2019

Host Moody Black. Produced by Wits End Poetry.

Poets bring your haiku to compete in our annual Haiku Death Match (National Style). Poets should have at least 10 haiku to compete. Winner will receive $100.

Coffee Underground.
1 East Coffee Street. Greenville, SC.
7:30pm. $10.

An immortal and irresistible opera, Carmen is a thrilling, pulse-pounding production featuring some of the most famous classical music ever written. Glow’s production centers on a contemporary Carmen, who is a bright spirited cigar factory worker with a longing for freedom, fun and prosperity. As Carmen struggles to find stability, she hopes that her new relationship with Don José will be a way out of her circumstances. As she becomes aware of Don José’s troubled past and violent tendencies, she fights to live life on her own terms. Sung in French with projected English translations.