Learn more about a brand new restaurant before it opens this Friday, September 20th in the Judson Mill District near West Greenville. Welcome to Mill City Kitchen, a live fire cooking restaurant serving up pizza, salads, small plates and more. They will also have a wine bar and wine retail space featuring 100+ wines to stay or t0-go (no corkage fee!) We recently got the chance … [Read more...] about MEET JASON DONNELLY OF MILL CITY KITCHEN
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PEACE CENTER BROADWAY SERIES: DISNEY’S THE LION KING
Disney’s Six Time Tony Award Winning musical, The Lion King is stampeding across the Peace Center stage through September 29th! Tickets are still available. Visit the Peace Center website here to grab yours. Some of the shows have limited availability, so don't hesitate! We had the honor of experiencing opening night. The packed out crowd sat mesmerized for two and a half … [Read more...] about PEACE CENTER BROADWAY SERIES: DISNEY’S THE LION KING
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: SEPTEMBER 13-15
Things to Do this Weekend: September 13-15 Weather Forecast Friday: Possible rain, high of 77 & low of 64 Saturday: More possible rain, high of 77 & low of 66 Sunday: Possible rain, high of 78 & low of 65 For the complete forecast click here Friday, September 13th Stop Motion by Creagh Cross at Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: SEPTEMBER 13-15
CONCERT SERIES: EARL SCRUGGS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024
We were so excited to cover the Earl Scruggs Music Festival for the third time. The 2024 line up was pretty fabulous. Old Crow Medicine Show, Lindsay Lou, Yonder Mountain String Band, Marty Stuart, to name a few. If you're brand new to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, you can read all about it here. While I was not a newbie at the festival, I was a newbie to several bands who … [Read more...] about CONCERT SERIES: EARL SCRUGGS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: SEPTEMBER 6-8
Things to Do this Weekend: September 6-8 Weather Forecast Friday: Cloudy, high of 81 & low of 60 Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high of 84 & low of 62 Sunday: Sunny, high of 80 & low of 60 For the complete forecast click here Friday, September 6th Kids Night at New Realm Brewing Co. 5-9pm Enjoy a special kids night at the brewery! Featuring live music, … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: SEPTEMBER 6-8
NORTH CAROLINA APPLE FESTIVAL IN HENDERSONVILLE
North Carolina Apple Festival For more than seventy years, the best known street fair in the Carolinas has been filling up Hendersonville’s Main Street. The North Carolina Apple Festival dates back to 1938 when Henderson County celebrated its’ 100th birthday, “Henderson County Centennial Celebration.” It was first called the Apple Blossom Festival in April, 1947. World … [Read more...] about NORTH CAROLINA APPLE FESTIVAL IN HENDERSONVILLE
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 2
Things to Do this Weekend: August 30-September 2 Weather Forecast Friday: Mostly sunny, high of 93 & low of 70 Saturday: Sunny, high of 91 & low of 70 Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 91 & low of 70 Monday (Labor Day): Possible rain, high of 84 & low of 69 For the complete forecast click here Friday, August 30th Schilling Lager Party at The Whale GVL … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 2
CONCERT SERIES: MARCUS KING BAND FAMILY REUNION FEST AT HERITAGE PARK
A fun job perk of mine is getting to attend festivals, concerts and lots of other really cool events. One of my favorite venues to cover is the CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park. Back in the spring, Laurie and I were sitting in the living room when she said, "Oh my gah, Sierra Ferrell is coming to Simpsonville! Do you think we could go? I would DIE!" I told her I was … [Read more...] about CONCERT SERIES: MARCUS KING BAND FAMILY REUNION FEST AT HERITAGE PARK
SmartARTS: AN INTERVIEW WITH TIM DAVIS
Tim Davis lives in Travelers Rest and regularly teaches writing and illustration in upstate schools. He works with schools that participate in the SmartARTS program of the Metropolitan Arts Council. I met Tim when he taught a class for children’s book authors at Furman and have been a fan for a long time. We recently talked a little more in-depth about his career. I’d like to … [Read more...] about SmartARTS: AN INTERVIEW WITH TIM DAVIS
360 TRAVEL SERIES: SANDLAPPER WATER TOURS
We recently joined Captain J.P. on a night-time excursion around the harbor. His dry wit kept all ears perked and eyes wide open. Charleston native, Ed Macy, is the storyteller on the Ghost & Pirate Tour. He is passionate about the cities' famous folklore. Macy has written several books full of ghost stories. He interviewed countless residents and tourists, gathering … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVEL SERIES: SANDLAPPER WATER TOURS