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SUMMARY:The Holiday Weirdo Market!
DESCRIPTION:Help your artist and small business community Dec 6 by buying your gifts locally! From 11am-4pm at Poe West Greenville\, we will have our last Weirdo Market of the 2025! There will be 70+ vendors of all types set up to share their wonderful items with you! Give a gift that was bought from a local person\, made or curated with love. It would mean so much more to the recipient than something bought from a chain or corporation. Remember\, it’s the thought that counts! You’ll find such interesting gift ideas here. One of a kind pieces. We will also have a lovely band @bennetttollison2235 along with a special surprise band playing for your shopping pleasure! Poe West features several permanent businesses to get award winning chocolate from @laruefinechocolate \, coffee and pastries from @unlockedcoffeeroasters \, a brew and some of the best pizza around from @carolinabauernhausgvl and @sixandtwenty offers food and beverages from their distillery as well. So much to see and do. Make it a special day with friends to do your part in supporting your local arts community!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/the-holiday-weirdo-market/
LOCATION:Poe West Greenville\, 556 Perry Ave\, Greenville\, 29611
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Not Quite New Year's Poetry Slam at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! is at Coffee Underground on Sunday! Not Quite New Year’s Poetry Slam and brief Open Mic hosted by Moody Black. All poetry styles welcome: page or stage! A fun full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem and optionally share their Instagram/website. \nProduced by Wits End Poetry. All poetry styles welcome. Coffee Underground. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/not-quite-new-years-poetry-slam-at-coffee-underground/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Performing Arts,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Poetry Open Mic at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! extended Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday!  Host ShAy Black. All poetry styles welcome: page or stage! A fun full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nCoffee Underground 1 E. Coffee St. Doors Open 7pm. $10.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-poetry-open-mic-at-coffee-underground-6/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Say What?! 2026 Poetry Grand Slam at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Wits End Poetry Invitational Only Poetry Grand Slam will be competing for Say What?! 2026 Poetry Slam Team. You don’t want to miss this exciting high-energy poetry slam which will spotlight emerging and veteran poetic artists. This event will be hosted by Kimberly Simms. All poetry styles are welcome. \nA short open mic will be available for the audience to sign-up to share one poem. If you wish to share a poem please arrive by 7:15. \nCoffee Underground\, 1 E. Coffee St.\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-2026-poetry-grand-slam-at-coffee-underground/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20251118T163944Z
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SUMMARY:Edgar Allan Poe Talk led by Tim Helwig
DESCRIPTION:Free admission. This event is a discussion\, not an in-character performance. Hughes Main Library and online. \nEdgar Allan Poe – Orphaned as a child\, Poe became one of America’s great literary innovators. As an unsurpassed teller of tales he created the detective genre as well as dark romantic poetry and short stories that set new literary standards.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/edgar-allan-poe-talk-led-by-tim-helwig/
LOCATION:Hughes Main Library\, 25 Heritage Green Pl\, Greenville\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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SUMMARY:Say What?! 2026 Poetry Grand Slam at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Wits End Poetry Invitational Only Poetry Grand Slam will be competing for Say What?! 2026 Poetry Slam Team. You don’t want to miss this exciting high-energy poetry slam which will spotlight emerging and veteran poetic artists. This event will be hosted by Black Phoenix. All poetry styles are welcome. \nA short open mic will be available for the audience to sign-up to share one poem. If you wish to share a poem please arrive by 7:15. \nCoffee Underground\, 1 E. Coffee St.\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-2026-poetry-grand-slam-at-coffee-underground-2/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T153000
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SUMMARY:Ernest Hemingway portrayed by John Dennis Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Ernest Hemingway – A novelist\, journalist and short story writer\, Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) revolutionized all three literary forms with his abbreviated style\, earning him the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea and the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature. His adventurous life was as rebellious and noteworthy as his writings\, making him a celebrity as famous for his exploits as for his writing. It was a life of warring\, bull fighting\, woman chasing\, drinking\, big-game hunting and fishing that was romanticized during his lifetime as well as now. A member of the post-war Lost Generation\, he married four times and witnessed and wrote about both world wars and the Spanish Civil War. Obsessed with death and living with grace under pressure\, Hemingway died by his own hand at age 61. \nJohn Dennis Anderson\, a native of Waco\, Texas now living on Cape Cod\, is a performance studies scholar and Professor Emeritus in Communication Studies at Emerson College in Boston. With degrees from Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin\, concentrated in the study of literature through performance\, he is the author of The Student Companion to William Faulkner (Greenwood\, 2007). Anderson has received numerous grants to develop Chautauqua performances and performs widely as the authors Henry James\, William Faulkner\, Washington Irving\, Lynn Riggs\, Robert Frost\, Henry Beston\, Louis Bromfield\, Ernest Hemingway\, Marshall McLuhan and Christopher Isherwood. He was a faculty member for Humanities North Dakota’s Chautauqua Training Institute. He received the 2013 Leslie Irene Coger Award for Distinguished Performance and the 2019 Lilla A. Heston Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Interpretation and Performance Studies\, both from the National Communication Association. His website is jdanderson.org.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/ernest-hemingway-portrayed-by-john-dennis-anderson/
LOCATION:Wade Hampton High School\, 100 Pine Knoll Dr\, Greenville\, 29609
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Performing Arts,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T193000
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SUMMARY:Fire & Ice Erotic Poetry Showcase at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What is at Coffee Underground on Sunday!  This is their first annual “Fire & Ice Erotic Showcase” poets will be spitting their erotic poetry on stage. It’s going to be lit! LITerally. The mic is on\, hot and ready to go! Hosted by Black Phoenix. Brief Open Mic for local poets on a first come\, first serve bases to read their own sexy verses! \nCoffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee St. Greenville\, SC 29601. Doors open at 7pm. $10. \nPlease be advised this is a grown up event. Come and enjoy\, sit back and relax with some wholesome erotic entertainment! The age requirement is 18+. You will need to bring a valid form of ID. No Children Allowed!!!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/fire-ice-erotic-poetry-showcase-at-coffee-underground/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T193000
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SUMMARY:Say What Poetry Open Mic & Feature Stella B. at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday with Feature Stella B! Host Kendra “myknichelle” Murphy. All poetry styles welcome! The night will also feature open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nSay What?! feature Stella B. is a passionate poet\, author\, and educator who skillfully uses words to inspire and heal. She is a published author and ranked #4 among women poets worldwide. Through Spoken Word poetry and story telling\, she creates meaningful connections with her audience through topics on education\, mental health\, and perseverance\, delivering soul-stirring performances that leave audiences feeling empowered and encouraged. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-poetry-open-mic-feature-stella-b-at-coffee-underground/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T010000
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CREATED:20260203T180548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T194451Z
UID:10013356-1772391600-1772413200@www.greenvillearts.com
SUMMARY:Say What?! 2026 Poetry Grand Slam at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Wits End Poetry Invitational Only Poetry Grand Slam will be competing for Say What?! 2026 Poetry Slam Team. You don’t want to miss this exciting high-energy poetry slam which will spotlight emerging and veteran poetic artists. This event will be hosted by Black Phoenix. All poetry styles are welcome. \nA short open mic will be available for the audience to sign-up to share one poem. If you wish to share a poem\, please arrive by 7:15. \nCoffee Underground\, 1 E. Coffee St.\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-2026-poetry-grand-slam-at-coffee-underground-3/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T210000
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CREATED:20260203T194505Z
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Team at Coffee Underground featuring Azar King
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday with Team Feature Azar King! Host Kimberly Simms. All poetry styles welcome! The night will also feature open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nAzar King—P.O.E.T\, POEMEDIAN\, FATHER\, CREATIVE—is a clear example of what never giving up looks like. Originally from Myrtle Beach\, SC\, he has been residing in Greenville\, SC for the last 5 years. Rather than call his poems poetry\, he has simply titled them The Scriptures of My Legacy. He won back-to-back slams in Fountain Inn and went on to rank at the top in slams across states\, finishing second in both the King of the South Slam and Grand Slam in 2024. A member of the Say What Slam Team for 3 years\, he often describes himself as a Tornado\, giving you a twist of words with clear imagery. From Big M boots to designer suits\, he refuses to let his past hinder his future. And with aliases such as MR.GOOOTTTDDDAAAAYYYUUMMMHIMSELF and Azar-15\, his lyrics are definitely LAZAR BEAMZ. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-team-at-coffee-underground-featuring-azar-king/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T233000
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CREATED:20260312T140510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T140510Z
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SUMMARY:Submit Your Poems to GVL Poetry Trail Project
DESCRIPTION:SUBMIT YOUR POEMS! Wits End Poetry is proud to announce the launch of the GVL Poetry Trail\, a new interactive cultural experience bringing the power of the written and spoken word to Greenville’s public spaces\, businesses\, and parks. In anticipation of the organization’s 25th anniversary in 2027 and to celebrate National Poetry Month\, the project invites Greenville County poets to submit original work by April 15th for a chance to be featured in this city-wide installation slated for summer June 2026. \nMore information on submissions can be found on the Wits End Poetry Blog witsendpoetry.blogspot.com. Poets will receive a $50 prize\, publication of their winning poem\, public display as part of a rotating stop on the GVL Poetry Trail\, and be invited to read their poems at a celebratory GVL Poetry Trail Launch Reading on Sunday May 10th. This project is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council\, The City of Greenville A-Tax\, and the South Carolina Arts Commission\, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.\nhttps://witsendpoetry.blogspot.com/
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/submit-your-poems-to-gvl-poetry-trail-project/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Calls For Artists,Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260304T164202Z
CREATED:20260304T164202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T164202Z
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SUMMARY:Local Author Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
DESCRIPTION:Local author Stephanie King Mattingly will host a community book signing on Saturday\, March 14\, from 3:00–6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble on Woodruff Road in The Shops at Greenridge. This event was previously scheduled for an earlier date and has been rescheduled due to winter weather. \nHer book\, The Secret You Hide Holds You Back\, offers encouragement around letting go of the past and moving forward with clarity and peace. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/local-author-book-signing-at-barnes-noble/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 1125 Woodruff Rd.\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260310T151547Z
CREATED:20260310T151547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T151547Z
UID:10014613-1773603000-1773608400@www.greenvillearts.com
SUMMARY:Say What?! Poetry Open Mic at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! extended Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday!  Host Kendra Murphy. All poetry styles welcome: page or stage! A fun full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nCoffee Underground 1 E. Coffee St. Doors Open 7pm. $10.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-poetry-open-mic-at-coffee-underground-8/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260310T151441Z
CREATED:20260310T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T151441Z
UID:10014615-1774207800-1774213200@www.greenvillearts.com
SUMMARY:Say What?! Poetry Open Mic at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! extended Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday!  Host Kimberly Simms. All poetry styles welcome: page or stage! A fun full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nCoffee Underground 1 E. Coffee St. Doors Open 7pm. $10.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-poetry-open-mic-at-coffee-underground-7/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260310T151518Z
CREATED:20260310T151518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T151518Z
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Open Mic & Feature El’Ja Bowens at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday with Feature El’Ja” Bowens! Host Azar King. All poetry styles welcome! The night will also feature open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nSay What?! feature LeJuane “El’Ja” Bowens is an award-winning spoken word poet\, author\, host\, and arts educator whose work bridges storytelling\, culture\, and community empowerment. Born in Detroit\, Michigan and raised in Lima\, Ohio\, he served six years in the United States Army\, including two deployments to Iraq—an experience that shaped his voice and commitment to creative expression.. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-open-mic-feature-elja-bowens-at-coffee-underground/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260304T164042Z
CREATED:20260304T164042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T164042Z
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SUMMARY:Fine Arts Center Creative Writing Spring Reading
DESCRIPTION:Come hear our Creative Writing student read their Spring semester projects!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/fine-arts-center-creative-writing-spring-reading/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Center\, 102 Pine Knoll Drive\, Greenville\, SC\, 29609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150147Z
CREATED:20260407T150147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T150147Z
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Team at Coffee Underground featuring ShAy Black
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday with Team Feature ShAy Black! Host Azar King. All poetry styles welcome! The night will also feature open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nSay What?! Feature ShAy Black is a 30-year retired U.S Army veteran poet\, visual and teaching artist\, youth advocate\, business owner of ShAy Black Expressions from Greenville\, SC. She started writing poetry in 2016 after the death of son. She​ ​attended​ ​Converse College where she received a BFA in ceramics & sculpture and MFA in creative writing in poetry. Her passion is to teach young artists the joy of creating art as a SmartArts instructor with Metropolitan Art Council and Art Reaching Middle Elementary Schools (ARMES) with Greenville County School district. Her business is rooted in transformation—writing and creating to inspire others to look inward for healing and truth. Navigating grief\, depression\, and anxiety\, She uses her craft to reclaim her identity beyond pain. She believes in the power of art as a gathering place—a way to bridge cultural divides and foster healing\, one heArt at a time. She is a four-time team member of the Say What?! Slam Team in Greenville\, SC\, and has also competed with Team Injustice in Spartanburg\, SC. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-team-at-coffee-underground-featuring-shay-black-2/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260122T160457Z
CREATED:20260122T160457Z
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SUMMARY:Greenville Through A Lens
DESCRIPTION:Greenville Through a Lens is a Fine Arts Exhibit & Cultural Event hosted by The Cunningham Fine Arts Foundation at The Rutherford on April 25th\, 2026 from 4pm – 9pm.\nThe 4th Annual Greenville Through A Lens Suit & Tie Black Carpet Evening is more than an art showcase—it’s a cultural experience. Guests are encouraged to express their artistry through fashion while experiencing Greenville’s rich Black and Hispanic history brought to life through original artwork and live performance. The evening features works by founder and fine artist Timothy Cunningham\, alongside PHOR\, Orlando Corona\, RaAmen Stallings\, Peggy Dillard-Toone\, and Lloyd Toone\, with powerful spoken word by Greenville Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond and Poet Dove Dupree. Guided by MC Rasaq Adeyemi\, the night unfolds with black carpet interviews by MaryMak\, curated food and drinks from local restaurants and breweries\, and music by DJ Kurious George—an on-time\, high-impact evening celebrating art\, history\, and unity. \nA percentage of all sales proceeds will be donated to the Young Brothers Academy of Greenville for the betterment of youth programs in Greenville county. Donations to assist the mission of the Cunningham Fine Arts Foundation’s programs & workshops conducted in the Greenville community will be accepted at this event. \nThis project is funded in part by the Jolley Foundation\, Community Foundation of Greenville\, the South Carolina Arts Commission\, and the Metropolitan Arts Council.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/greenville-through-a-lens/
LOCATION:The Rutherford\, 520 Rutherford Road\, Greenville\, 29609
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cunningham Fine Arts Foundation":MAILTO:mr.cunningham.07@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T144820Z
CREATED:20260414T144820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144820Z
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SUMMARY:Say What Poetry Open Mic & Feature Asma Abike at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday with Feature Asma Abike! Host Kendra Murphy. All poetry styles welcome! The night will also feature open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nSay What?! feature Asma Abike is a poet\, painter\, and teaching artist from Charlotte\, North Carolina\, by way of Houston\, Texas. She is a first-generation Nigerian-American Muslim woman. She is the inaugural Blackberry Peach National Slam Champion\, a 2-time Charlotte Grand Slam Champion\, Southern Fried Poetry Slam finalist\, a Women of the Word Poetry Slam finalist\, winner of the Jaki Shelton Green Performance Poetry Prize\, and a Watering Hole graduate fellow. Her work appears in the North Carolina Literary Review\, Anaheim Literary Review\, Lucky Jefferson\, and Epiphany. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-poetry-open-mic-feature-asma-abike-at-coffee-underground/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T144659Z
CREATED:20260414T144659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144659Z
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SUMMARY:GVL Poetry Trail Kick-off at Say What!
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday for The GVL Poetry Trail Kickoff! Host Kimberly Simms. Open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nGVL Poetry Trail Kickoff at Say What Open Mic at Coffee Underground! All poetry styles welcome! SUBMIT YOUR POEMS! Wits End Poetry is proud to announce the launch of the GVL Poetry Trail\, a new interactive cultural experience bringing the power of the written and spoken word to Greenville’s public spaces\, businesses\, and parks. In anticipation of the organization’s 25th anniversary in 2027 and to celebrate National Poetry Month\, the project invites Greenville County poets to submit original work by April 15th for a chance to be featured in this city-wide installation. \nMore information on submissions can be found on the Wits End Poetry Blog witsendpoetry.blogspot.com. Poets will receive a $50 prize\, publication of their winning poem\, public display as part of a rotating stop on the GVL Poetry Trail\, and be invited to read their poems at a celebratory GVL Poetry Trail Launch Reading on Sunday May 10th. Thanks to MAC\, SCAC\, and GVL A Tax. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/gvl-poetry-trail-kick-off-at-say-what/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T144715Z
CREATED:20260414T144715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144715Z
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Team at Coffee Underground featuring Lune
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday with Team Feature Lune! Host Kimberly Simms. All poetry styles welcome! The night will also feature open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-team-at-coffee-underground-featuring-lune/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T113000
DTSTAMP:20250806T145225Z
CREATED:20250806T145225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T145225Z
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SUMMARY:The Literary Key
DESCRIPTION:Lecture recitals on classical music and literary fiction with pianist and host David Kiser \nSteinway Piano Gallery Greenville (743 Congaree Rd)\nSuggested Donation: $10-$20 per adult (students are free) \nSeating is first come first serve. \nMusical Madeleines: Marcel Proust\, Robert Schumann and W.G. Sebald \nOctober 21\, 2025\, 10:30 AM (madeleine cookies will be served) \nBeethoven’s Sea Symphony: Heroic Captain Ahab \nJanuary 20\, 2026\, 10:30 AM \nNot The Hunger Games: Herman Hesse’s Ideal Game of Counterpoint and Contemplation \nMarch 31\, 2026\, 10:30 AM \nSecret Codes in Classical Music: A special edition of The Literary Key for Children (ages 7+) \nMay 19\, 2026\, 10:30 AM
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/the-literary-key/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Steinway Gallery Greenville\, 743 Congaree Rd suite a\, Greenville\,\, Greenville\, 29607
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Kiser":MAILTO:davidkiser@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T144641Z
CREATED:20260414T144641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144641Z
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Team at Coffee Underground featuring Black Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday with Team Feature Black! Host ShAy Black. All poetry styles welcome! The night will also feature open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nSay What?! Feature Marcus Turner aka Black Phoenix a Lynchburg\, Virginia native who migrated to Simpsonville South Carolina found his voice through poetry. Black Phoenix embodies humbleness but when on stage is a fiery phoenix. He is a multi-talented musician and brilliant writer. He began his journey by attending open mics throughout the upstate of South Carolina and competed in many slams. Through honing his craft and tapping into his pain from relationships and family he began to be a force to be reckoned. Black Phoenix was a member of the Upstate SC Poetry Slam Team-Tell It! (2012) and a member of the Upstate SC Poetry Slam Team-Say What (2011&2013)\, and tied for 9th place of over 130 poets in the 2015 Southernfried poetry slam competition. Also\, Black Phoenix was the 2012\, 2015\, 2018\, and 2019 Upstate SC Haiku Slam Champion as well as being the 2015\, 2016\, 2018 Southernfried haiku slam champion\, Southernfried Regional\, and National Nerd Slam champion and is the current Slam Master for the SayWhat!? Poetry slam team in Greenville\, SC and opened for Carl Thomas. \nBlack Phoenix is also a host of Wits End Poetry open Mic nights and poetry slams for Coffee Underground. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-team-at-coffee-underground-featuring-black-phoenix/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T173916Z
CREATED:20260728T173916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T173916Z
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SUMMARY:LEONA LEARNS TO BREATHE BOOK LAUNCH PARTY
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intention-filled evening celebrating the launch of Leona Learns to Breathe\, the debut children’s book by Greenville author Perrin White and illustrator Kate Furman. \nLeona Learns to Breathe is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that teaches readers of all ages how to connect with their breath\, body\, and inner courage. Inspired by a deeply personal story\, it is a celebration of curiosity\, healing\, and the power of believing that you can. \nThis family-friendly community event will feature food and beverages from Papi’s Tacos\, Haulin’ Hops\, and The At Home Apothecary\, along with book-themed activities for children. Pick up a signed copy of the book\, tour Kate Furman’s studio\, and help celebrate this meaningful milestone with us. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Food\, beverages\, books\, and jewelry will be available for purchase. \nLearn more at www.leonalearnstobreathe.com and follow @leonalearnstobreathe on Instagram. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/leona-learns-to-breathe-book-launch-party/
LOCATION:Kate Furman Jewelry\, 547 Perry Avenue\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Breathe Well Be Well":MAILTO:perrin@breathewellbewell.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T174923Z
CREATED:20260728T174923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T174923Z
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SUMMARY:Say What Sunday Night Poetry at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Experience Greenville’s longest-running weekly poetry show. Every Sunday at Coffee Underground (1 East Coffee Street)\, Wits End Poetry hosts the Say What Open Mic featuring local voices\, dynamic slams\, and national feature poets with DJ Southern Stylz. Doors open at 7:00 PM\, show at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10.Whether you are a veteran spoken word artist or stepping up to the microphone for the very first time\, our stage welcomes all poetry styles. Come celebrate community\, culture\, and self-expression in a warm\, listening room environment. Connect with the community on FB/Insta: @witsendpoetry \nProduced 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 with funds received from the City of Greenville\, BMW Manufacturing Company\, Michelin North America\, Inc.\, SEW Eurodrive and the South Carolina Arts Commission. More information at www.witsendpoetry.com.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-sunday-night-poetry-at-coffee-underground/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Performing Arts
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