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SUMMARY:ArtBomb Spring Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the ArtBomb Spring Show on May 17 from 6:30–9:30 PM at 1320 Pendleton St. in West Greenville. Enjoy an evening of brand-new artwork and live music from Wilder Things Than Us. It’s a vibrant night of art\, music\, and community you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/artbomb-spring-show-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T180000
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SUMMARY:Creative Flow
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Visual Artists & Writers!  \nGet into your Creative Flow with ArtsUp on Thursday\, May 22 at Ridge Gallery in downtown Spartanburg\, SC!  \nWhether you’re sketching\, painting\, journaling\, or working on your next short story\, this is your space to create\, connect\, and vibe with fellow artists. \n🗓 When: May 22 | 6–9 PM \n📍 Where: Ridge Gallery\, Downtown Spartanburg \n💡 What: A chill\, drop-in creative session \n🪑 Tables & chairs provided \n🥤 Light refreshments served \nBring your current project—or start something new. Let’s make art\, meet cool people\, and keep the inspiration flowing.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/creative-flow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T193000
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SUMMARY:The Greenville Symphony presents Bach Inspired with violist Kathryn Dey
DESCRIPTION:2 Performances \nMay 24\, 7:30pm \nMay 25\, 3:00pm \n \nPROGRAM  \nJohann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major \nHenri Casadesus: Concerto in C minor in the Style of J.C. Bach for Viola and Strings \nCamargo Guarnieri: Concerto para cordas e percussão \nEdvard Grieg: Holberg Suite  \n Revel in the radiant strings as they illuminate Bach’s iconic Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. Then\, we’ll welcome Principal Viola Kathryn Dey to the stage for some Baroque-inspired brilliance! Katie will enchant us with a concerto by French composer Henri Casadesus\, a work deeply infused with the spirit of the Bach family\, particularly Johann Sebastian Bach’s son\, Johann Christian. Next\, we head to Brazil to experience the rhythmic vitality of Brazilian composer Camargo Guarnieri’s Concerto para cordas e percussão\, blending strings and percussion in a dynamic fusion of sound. Finally\, we conclude with Grieg’s sparkling Holberg Suite\, written in the style of eighteenth-century dances.  \nGUEST   \nKathryn Dey\, Principal Viola
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/the-greenville-symphony-presents-bach-inspired-with-violist-kathryn-dey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T220000
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SUMMARY:Classis Jazz Trio: Davidian\, Lambertson\, Korschgen
DESCRIPTION:This classic jazz piano trio features three wonderful musicians who have moved to Greenville from cities where they were part of vibrant jazz scenes: pianist Joe Davidian (NYC) \, bassist Nathan Lambertson (New Orleans)\, and drummer Kevin Korschgen (Chicago). This event is sponsored by The Wheel Sessions.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/classis-jazz-trio-davidian-lambertson-korschgen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T150000
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SUMMARY:Enemy of the People
DESCRIPTION:Play by Henrik Ibsen / Adapted by Matthew Earnest \nA small-town doctor considers himself a proud\, upstanding member of his close-knit community.  When he discovers a catastrophe that risks the lives and well-being of everyone in town\, he raises the alarm.  But he is shaken to his core when those in power\, including the mayor\, who happens to be his own sister\, not only try to silence him — they try to destroy him.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/enemy-of-the-people/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T170000
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SUMMARY:VOLUNTEERS: Kroc Center Creative Arts Classes
DESCRIPTION:The Kroc Greenville is a community Center in downtown Greenville that offers affordable Creative Arts programming to youth whose families would ordinarily struggle to afford lessons. \nWe are looking to add volunteer instructors and aids this year. Classes are every Wednesday\, starting August 20th\, for 45 minutes; materials are provided. Areas of study include Percussion\, Piano\, Visual Art\, Dance\, and Drama. \nIf you know of anyone interested in community service or volunteering with our youth\, please email: pamela.kitchen@uss.salvationarmy.org
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/volunteers-kroc-center-creative-arts-classes/
LOCATION:Kroc Center Creative Arts\, 424 Westfield Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Calls For Artists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T153000
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SUMMARY:History Comes Alive Festival (June 6 – 15\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:FREE events. Various locations. \nAlbert Einstein – Portrayed by Larry Bounds  \nErma Bombeck – Portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak  \nBabe Ruth – Portrayed by Kevin Treu  \nLucille Ball – Portrayed by Leslie Goddard  \nJosephine Baker – Portrayed by Becky Stone
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/history-comes-alive-festival-june-6-15-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T170000
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SUMMARY:Performative Practices
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition by Kate Burke and Jessica Swank that expounds upon the weight and space digital technology holds within our lives.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/performative-practices/
LOCATION:Greenville Center for Creative Arts\, 101 Abney Street\, Greenville\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T210000
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SUMMARY:Albert Einstein portrayed by Larry Bounds
DESCRIPTION:Bring lawn seating. Greenville Tech Barton Campus Outdoors.\nAlbert Einstein was the most influential physicist of the 20th century. His ideas fundamentally changed our understanding of the nature of the universe. Newton’s ideas of absolute space and time were upended by Einstein’s concept of space/time – a universe in which\, if there was no matter\, there would be no space and no time.\nScience fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke explained Einstein’s appeal this way\, “Einstein’s unique combination of genius\, humanist\, pacifist\, and eccentric made him accessible – and even lovable – to tens of millions of people.”\nEinstein was no ordinary international celebrity. Charlie Chaplin once explained to Einstein why the scientist was often welcomed with applause by saying\, “They cheer me because they all understand me\, and they cheer you because no one understands you.” But\, in truth\, Einstein was able to make his revolutionary ideas understandable to the most advanced scientists and\, albeit to a lesser degree\, the general public.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/albert-einstein-portrayed-by-larry-bounds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
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SUMMARY:Foothills Philharmonic
DESCRIPTION:Foothills Philharmonic celebrates summer with light classics and popular favorites — the joy of music and the fun of the familiar. \nThis summer concert is indoors. Afterwards\, if weather permits\, you can picnic in the park behind the Art Center. Bring picnic and lawn seating. Or if you prefer\, have lunch at one of the great downtown Greer restaurants. \nThe audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert\, art gallery and parking are all absolutely Free.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/foothills-philharmonic-4/
LOCATION:Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts\, 804 Trade Street\, Greer\, SC\, 29651\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T153000
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SUMMARY:Meet Lucille Ball – Portrayed by Leslie Goddard
DESCRIPTION:Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat.  Doors open at 1 pm.’ \nIn the 1950s\, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Every week\, some 11 million families tuned in to watch I Love Lucy\, the CBS sitcom starring Ball and her real-life spouse Desi Arnaz. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Off-screen\, she and Arnaz launched their own television studio and pioneered new technologies\, building a production empire. But even as her celebrity stature soared\, Ball sometimes struggled with the divergence between the onscreen Lucy Ricardo and the real-life woman offscreen. In this historical portrayal\, historian and actress Leslie Goddard brings Lucille Ball to life\, paying tribute to both the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/meet-lucille-ball-portrayed-by-leslie-goddard/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T210000
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SUMMARY:Meet Babe Ruth – Portrayed by Kevin Treu
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Show. Bring lawn seating. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) – Show will be moved indoors (seats require climbing stairs). You will need to come early to get a seat. First come\, first served. Doors will open 45 minutes before show time.  \nBabe Ruth is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time\, even transcending baseball to become America’s first sports superstar.  Known as “The Sultan of Swat” and “The Bambino\,” Ruth’s legendary career began as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before joining the New York Yankees and transforming into a home run-hitting outfielder. Ruth’s power and charisma revolutionized the game\, setting records with his prodigious home runs\, including a then-unprecedented 60 homers in the 1927 season. His larger-than-life personality\, combined with his on-field prowess captivated the nation in the Roaring Twenties and made him a national icon and one of the first true American celebrities. Ruth’s impact extended beyond baseball\, as he helped shape the modern sports industry and the concept of celebrity.  A master of self-promotion\, Ruth embraced the media and new technologies to become a household name. His off-field antics sometimes overshadowed his achievements\, but his impact on the game and American culture remains undeniable. Ruth’s legacy endures\, symbolizing the American spirit of perseverance and outsized ambition.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/meet-babe-ruth-portrayed-by-kevin-treu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T153000
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SUMMARY:Meet Erma Bombeck – Portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak
DESCRIPTION:Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat.  Doors open at 1 pm. \nErma Bombeck captured with paring-knife-sharp humor the daily life of a new post-WWII American phenomenon: the suburban housewife. Having figured out from her own personal experience that if you can laugh at it you can live with it\, she chronicled the housewife’s daily struggles in her column “At Wit’s End” from 1965 to 1996\, eventually appearing in more than over 900 newspapers across the country. She also shared both poignant and hilarious observations in 12 books\, including the best sellers The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank and If Life is a Bowl of Cherries\, What Am I Doing in the Pits? Bombeck brought to American awareness the lives of homemakers whose efforts often felt invisible and taken for granted. Erma poked fun at kids\, diets\, husbands\, housework and\, especially\, herself. She let women across America know: you are not alone. In fact\, we number in the millions. I\, too\, am an American housewife and I will laugh by your side.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/meet-erma-bombeck-portrayed-by-susan-marie-frontczak/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T210000
DTSTAMP:20250428T184508Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Josephine Baker – Portrayed by Becky Stone
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Show. Bring lawn seating. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) – Show will be moved indoors (seats require climbing stairs). You will need to come early to get a seat. First come\, first served. Doors will open 45 minutes before show time. Greenville Tech Barton Campus\, 506 S Pleasantburg Dr\, Greenville\, SC 29607 Use 800 E. Faris Rd parking lot entrance. \nHer given name was Freda Josephine McDonald. Her nickname was “Tumpy.” At 13\, Tumpy left home to be in the theater. By the time she was 19\, she was a veteran of the stage\, twice married and the star both of the stage and of high society in Paris. She kept the last name of her second husband\, Billy Baker. She had become Josephine Baker. \nJosephine Baker loved to be loved. She loved “her people” in the United States and she loved France. She served France during World War II in the Resistance and as a spy. She demanded civil rights for black US citizens and was the only woman to speak at the 1963 March on Washington. She adopted 12 children of various ethnicities\, The Rainbow Tribe. She counted presidents\, sheiks\, princes\, dictators and artists as her best friends. She owned a chateau\, earned millions and then lost it all. But she never lost the love of her people or her two countries – the US and France.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/meet-josephine-baker-portrayed-by-becky-stone/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T093000
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Classes for Beginner Learners!
DESCRIPTION:These painting classes are open to all—whether you’re brand new or ready to grow your skills! Beginners will enjoy a relaxed\, no-pressure environment focused on exploring creativity and learning basics like color mixing\, brush handling\, and simple composition. For those more comfortable with the fundamentals\, intermediate sessions offer space to expand through self-led projects and technique-building. Each class builds on the last and ends with an optional\, encouraging critique. Basic materials and light refreshments\, and to top it all off\, there will be a community art show to showcase your creativity! A full class description will be sent after sign-up! Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays in June and July!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/summer-art-classes-for-beginner-learners/
LOCATION:Grace And Peace Art Studio\, 111 Woodruff Industrial Ln\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Destiny Oliphant":MAILTO:destinyfoliphant@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T110000
DTSTAMP:20250428T184509Z
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SUMMARY:DISCUSSION: Josephine Baker
DESCRIPTION:This event is a discussion\, not an in-character performance.  \nHer given name was Freda Josephine McDonald. Her nickname was “Tumpy.” At 13\, Tumpy left home to be in the theater. By the time she was 19\, she was a veteran of the stage\, twice married and the star both of the stage and of high society in Paris. She kept the last name of her second husband\, Billy Baker. She had become Josephine Baker. \nJosephine Baker loved to be loved. She loved “her people” in the United States and she loved France. She served France during World War II in the Resistance and as a spy. She demanded civil rights for black US citizens and was the only woman to speak at the 1963 March on Washington. She adopted 12 children of various ethnicities\, The Rainbow Tribe. She counted presidents\, sheiks\, princes\, dictators and artists as her best friends. She owned a chateau\, earned millions and then lost it all. But she never lost the love of her people or her two countries – the US and France.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/discussion-josephine-baker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20250428T184510Z
CREATED:20250428T184510Z
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SUMMARY:Erma Bombeck portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Show. Bring lawn seating. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) – Show will be moved indoors (seats require climbing stairs). You will need to come early to get a seat. First come\, first served. Doors will open 45 minutes before show time. \nErma Bombeck captured with paring-knife-sharp humor the daily life of a new post-WWII American phenomenon: the suburban housewife. Having figured out from her own personal experience that if you can laugh at it you can live with it\, she chronicled the housewife’s daily struggles in her column “At Wit’s End” from 1965 to 1996\, eventually appearing in more than over 900 newspapers across the country. She also shared both poignant and hilarious observations in 12 books\, including the best sellers The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank and If Life is a Bowl of Cherries\, What Am I Doing in the Pits? Bombeck brought to American awareness the lives of homemakers whose efforts often felt invisible and taken for granted. Erma poked fun at kids\, diets\, husbands\, housework and\, especially\, herself. She let women across America know: you are not alone. In fact\, we number in the millions. I\, too\, am an American housewife and I will laugh by your side.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/erma-bombeck-portrayed-by-susan-marie-frontczak/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T110000
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SUMMARY:DISCUSSION: Lucille Ball
DESCRIPTION:This event is a discussion\, not an in-character performance.  \nIn the 1950s\, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Every week\, some 11 million families tuned in to watch I Love Lucy\, the CBS sitcom starring Ball and her real-life spouse Desi Arnaz. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Off-screen\, she and Arnaz launched their own television studio and pioneered new technologies\, building a production empire. But even as her celebrity stature soared\, Ball sometimes struggled with the divergence between the onscreen Lucy Ricardo and the real-life woman offscreen. In this historical portrayal\, historian and actress Leslie Goddard brings Lucille Ball to life\, paying tribute to both the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/discussion-lucille-ball/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
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SUMMARY:Albert Einstein portrayed by Larry Bounds
DESCRIPTION:No on site parking. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat.  Doors open at 10:30 am. \nAlbert Einstein was the most influential physicist of the 20th century. His ideas fundamentally changed our understanding of the nature of the universe. Newton’s ideas of absolute space and time were upended by Einstein’s concept of space/time – a universe in which\, if there was no matter\, there would be no space and no time.\nScience fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke explained Einstein’s appeal this way\, “Einstein’s unique combination of genius\, humanist\, pacifist\, and eccentric made him accessible – and even lovable – to tens of millions of people.”\nEinstein was no ordinary international celebrity. Charlie Chaplin once explained to Einstein why the scientist was often welcomed with applause by saying\, “They cheer me because they all understand me\, and they cheer you because no one understands you.” But\, in truth\, Einstein was able to make his revolutionary ideas understandable to the most advanced scientists and\, albeit to a lesser degree\, the general public.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/albert-einstein-portrayed-by-larry-bounds-2/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20250428T190658Z
CREATED:20250428T190658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190658Z
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SUMMARY:Lucille Ball – Portrayed by Leslie Goddard
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Show. Bring lawn seating. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) – Show will be moved indoors (seats require climbing stairs). You will need to come early to get a seat. First come\, first served. Doors will open 45 minutes before show time.  \nIn the 1950s\, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Every week\, some 11 million families tuned in to watch I Love Lucy\, the CBS sitcom starring Ball and her real-life spouse Desi Arnaz. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Off-screen\, she and Arnaz launched their own television studio and pioneered new technologies\, building a production empire. But even as her celebrity stature soared\, Ball sometimes struggled with the divergence between the onscreen Lucy Ricardo and the real-life woman offscreen. In this historical portrayal\, historian and actress Leslie Goddard brings Lucille Ball to life\, paying tribute to both the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/lucille-ball-portrayed-by-leslie-goddard/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T110000
DTSTAMP:20250428T190659Z
CREATED:20250428T190659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190659Z
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SUMMARY:DISCUSSION: Babe Ruth
DESCRIPTION:This event is a discussion\, not an in-character performance. \nBabe Ruth is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time\, even transcending baseball to become America’s first sports superstar.  Known as “The Sultan of Swat” and “The Bambino\,” Ruth’s legendary career began as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before joining the New York Yankees and transforming into a home run-hitting outfielder. Ruth’s power and charisma revolutionized the game\, setting records with his prodigious home runs\, including a then-unprecedented 60 homers in the 1927 season. His larger-than-life personality\, combined with his on-field prowess captivated the nation in the Roaring Twenties and made him a national icon and one of the first true American celebrities. Ruth’s impact extended beyond baseball\, as he helped shape the modern sports industry and the concept of celebrity.  A master of self-promotion\, Ruth embraced the media and new technologies to become a household name. His off-field antics sometimes overshadowed his achievements\, but his impact on the game and American culture remains undeniable. Ruth’s legacy endures\, symbolizing the American spirit of perseverance and outsized ambition.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/discussion-babe-ruth/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T210000
DTSTAMP:20250428T190700Z
CREATED:20250428T190700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190700Z
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SUMMARY:Babe Ruth portrayed by Kevin Treu
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Bring lawn seating.  \nBabe Ruth is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time\, even transcending baseball to become America’s first sports superstar.  Known as “The Sultan of Swat” and “The Bambino\,” Ruth’s legendary career began as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before joining the New York Yankees and transforming into a home run-hitting outfielder. Ruth’s power and charisma revolutionized the game\, setting records with his prodigious home runs\, including a then-unprecedented 60 homers in the 1927 season. His larger-than-life personality\, combined with his on-field prowess captivated the nation in the Roaring Twenties and made him a national icon and one of the first true American celebrities. Ruth’s impact extended beyond baseball\, as he helped shape the modern sports industry and the concept of celebrity.  A master of self-promotion\, Ruth embraced the media and new technologies to become a household name. His off-field antics sometimes overshadowed his achievements\, but his impact on the game and American culture remains undeniable. Ruth’s legacy endures\, symbolizing the American spirit of perseverance and outsized ambition.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/babe-ruth-portrayed-by-kevin-treu/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T110000
DTSTAMP:20250428T190701Z
CREATED:20250428T190701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190701Z
UID:10000098-1749722400-1749726000@www.greenvillearts.com
SUMMARY:DISCUSSION: Albert Einstein
DESCRIPTION:This event is a discussion\, not an in-character performance.  \nAlbert Einstein was the most influential physicist of the 20th century. His ideas fundamentally changed our understanding of the nature of the universe. Newton’s ideas of absolute space and time were upended by Einstein’s concept of space/time – a universe in which\, if there was no matter\, there would be no space and no time.\nScience fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke explained Einstein’s appeal this way\, “Einstein’s unique combination of genius\, humanist\, pacifist\, and eccentric made him accessible – and even lovable – to tens of millions of people.”\nEinstein was no ordinary international celebrity. Charlie Chaplin once explained to Einstein why the scientist was often welcomed with applause by saying\, “They cheer me because they all understand me\, and they cheer you because no one understands you.” But\, in truth\, Einstein was able to make his revolutionary ideas understandable to the most advanced scientists and\, albeit to a lesser degree\, the general public.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/discussion-albert-einstein/
LOCATION:SC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20250428T190702Z
CREATED:20250428T190702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190702Z
UID:10000099-1749756600-1749762000@www.greenvillearts.com
SUMMARY:Albert Einstein portrayed by Larry Bounds
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Outdoor Show. Bring lawn seating.  \nAlbert Einstein was the most influential physicist of the 20th century. His ideas fundamentally changed our understanding of the nature of the universe. Newton’s ideas of absolute space and time were upended by Einstein’s concept of space/time – a universe in which\, if there was no matter\, there would be no space and no time.\nScience fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke explained Einstein’s appeal this way\, “Einstein’s unique combination of genius\, humanist\, pacifist\, and eccentric made him accessible – and even lovable – to tens of millions of people.”\nEinstein was no ordinary international celebrity. Charlie Chaplin once explained to Einstein why the scientist was often welcomed with applause by saying\, “They cheer me because they all understand me\, and they cheer you because no one understands you.” But\, in truth\, Einstein was able to make his revolutionary ideas understandable to the most advanced scientists and\, albeit to a lesser degree\, the general public.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/albert-einstein-portrayed-by-larry-bounds-3/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T110000
DTSTAMP:20250428T190857Z
CREATED:20250428T190857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190857Z
UID:10000100-1749808800-1749812400@www.greenvillearts.com
SUMMARY:DISCUSSION: Erma Bombeck
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This event is a discussion\, not an in-character performance.  \nErma Bombeck captured with paring-knife-sharp humor the daily life of a new post-WWII American phenomenon: the suburban housewife. Having figured out from her own personal experience that if you can laugh at it you can live with it\, she chronicled the housewife’s daily struggles in her column “At Wit’s End” from 1965 to 1996\, eventually appearing in more than over 900 newspapers across the country. She also shared both poignant and hilarious observations in 12 books\, including the best sellers The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank and If Life is a Bowl of Cherries\, What Am I Doing in the Pits? Bombeck brought to American awareness the lives of homemakers whose efforts often felt invisible and taken for granted. Erma poked fun at kids\, diets\, husbands\, housework and\, especially\, herself. She let women across America know: you are not alone. In fact\, we number in the millions. I\, too\, am an American housewife and I will laugh by your side.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/discussion-erma-bombeck/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T151700
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T151700
DTSTAMP:20250428T205809Z
CREATED:20250428T190858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T205809Z
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SUMMARY:The COLOR PURPLE
DESCRIPTION:The Color Purple is a musical with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell\, Allee Willis\, and Stephen Bray\, based on the 1982 novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker and its 1985 film adaptation. The musical follows the journey of Celie\, an African American woman in the American South from the early to mid-20th century.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/the-color-purple/
LOCATION:Simpsonville Art Center\, 110 Academy St\, Simpsonville\, SC\, 29681\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000
DTSTAMP:20250428T190859Z
CREATED:20250428T190859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190859Z
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SUMMARY:Josephine Baker portrayed by Becky Stone
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat.  Doors open at 1 pm. \nHer given name was Freda Josephine McDonald. Her nickname was “Tumpy.” At 13\, Tumpy left home to be in the theater. By the time she was 19\, she was a veteran of the stage\, twice married and the star both of the stage and of high society in Paris. She kept the last name of her second husband\, Billy Baker. She had become Josephine Baker. \nJosephine Baker loved to be loved. She loved “her people” in the United States and she loved France. She served France during World War II in the Resistance and as a spy. She demanded civil rights for black US citizens and was the only woman to speak at the 1963 March on Washington. She adopted 12 children of various ethnicities\, The Rainbow Tribe. She counted presidents\, sheiks\, princes\, dictators and artists as her best friends. She owned a chateau\, earned millions and then lost it all. But she never lost the love of her people or her two countries – the US and France.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/josephine-baker-portrayed-by-becky-stone/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T153000
DTSTAMP:20250428T205128Z
CREATED:20250428T190900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T205128Z
UID:10000103-1749996000-1750001400@www.greenvillearts.com
SUMMARY:Greenville Chautauqua: Babe Ruth
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Father’s Day event. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. \nBabe Ruth is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time\, even transcending baseball to become America’s first sports superstar. Known as “The Sultan of Swat” and “The Bambino\,” Ruth’s legendary career began as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before joining the New York Yankees and transforming into a home run-hitting outfielder. Ruth’s power and charisma revolutionized the game\, setting records with his prodigious home runs\, including a then-unprecedented 60 homers in the 1927 season. His larger-than-life personality\, combined with his on-field prowess captivated the nation in the Roaring Twenties and made him a national icon and one of the first true American celebrities. Ruth’s impact extended beyond baseball\, as he helped shape the modern sports industry and the concept of celebrity. A master of self-promotion\, Ruth embraced the media and new technologies to become a household name. His off-field antics sometimes overshadowed his achievements\, but his impact on the game and American culture remains undeniable. Ruth’s legacy endures\, symbolizing the American spirit of perseverance and outsized ambition.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/greenville-chautauqua-babe-ruth/
LOCATION:Hartness Performaing Art Center at Christ Church School\, 245 Cavalier Dr\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film & Literary Arts,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T160200
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T160300
DTSTAMP:20250716T202618Z
CREATED:20250716T202618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T202618Z
UID:10000213-1750348920-1767196980@www.greenvillearts.com
SUMMARY:Call for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Wild Hare Gallery & Studios in Travelers Rest\, SC is accepting applications from 2D and 3D artists for 2025/2026. Our goal is to provide local established and emerging artists with a opportunity to display and sell their work in a charming\, locally owned boutique gallery. \nFor more information contact Joann at 864-630-1423 or Kym at 864-444-1152 \nwildharegallery18@gmail.com \nwww.wildharegallery.com
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/call-for-artists-2/
LOCATION:Wild Hare Gallery\, 212 North Poinsett Highway\, Travelers Rest\, 29690\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T200000
DTSTAMP:20250428T200335Z
CREATED:20250428T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T200335Z
UID:10000104-1750449600-1751227200@www.greenvillearts.com
SUMMARY:Murder\, Plain and Simple
DESCRIPTION:He did it. But will he get away with it…it’s a new take on a whodunnit with hilarious consequences! \nEleanor is old\, very old. Not to mention rich\, very rich. When she plans to make revisions to her will\, her devious nephew\, Robert\, has other deadlier and poisonous plans! After the deed is done (or so he thinks!)\, Robert tries to avoid suspicion as he plots his next move. Unfortunately for Robert\, a conniving niece\, a noble lawyer\, an uncouth doctor\, and a scheming gangster all threaten to rob him of his inheritance! Will he be able to outwit them and get away with murder AND the old ladies’ fortune? Full of witty banter\, zany characters\, and hilarious twists and complications\, this murder mystery farce will keep you guessing and laughing at every turn! \nThe winner of our 21st Annual New Play Festival\, this production is making South Carolina history! Join us for the world premiere of Murder\, Plain and Simple by local playwright\, Meghan Reimers.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/murder-plain-and-simple/
LOCATION:Centre Stage\, 501 River Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtCard,Theatre
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