As a writer, I've always gravitated toward words rather than paint. Canvases - whether sketched, splashed, or poured - were never really my thing. That changed when I discovered my son, JP (who has autism), had a natural gift for abstract painting. JP approaches art the same way he approaches the world: creatively and unconventionally. His work is built around color - bold … [Read more...] about DISCOVERING THE LOCAL ARTS SCENE THROUGH MAC’S FIRST FRIDAYS
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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: AUGUST 1-3
Things to Do this Weekend: August 1-3 Weather Forecast Friday: Mostly sunny, high of 94 & low of 71 Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high of 77 & low of 67 Sunday: Partly cloudy, high of 79 & low of 64 *Possible t-storms each day For the complete forecast click here Friday, August 1st 4th Annual Upstate Senior Wellness Fair at Greenville Convention Center … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: AUGUST 1-3
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: MAY 16-18
Things to Do this Weekend: May 16-18 Weather Forecast Friday: Cloudy, high of 86 & low of 70 Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 86 & low of 71 Sunday: Cloudy, high of 84 & low of 67 For the complete forecast click here Friday, May 16th 39th Annual Greenville Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 11am-9pm Get ready for the 39th Annual … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: MAY 16-18
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: APRIL 25-27
Things to Do this Weekend: April 25-27 Weather Forecast Friday: Possible rain, high of 74 & low of 61 Saturday: More rain, high of 79 & low of 62 Sunday: Cloudy, high of 74 & low of 58 For the complete forecast click here Friday, April 25th Grand Opening at Sole Espresso Bar 9am-4:30pm Join their official opening celebration! Featuring a true Italian … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: APRIL 25-27
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
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: AUGUST 2-4
Things to Do this Weekend: August 2-4 Weather Forecast Friday: Sunny, high of 95 & low of 74 Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 91 & low of 73 Sunday: Sunny, high of 92 & low of 71 For the complete forecast click here Friday, August 2nd Last Laser Days of Summer at Roper Mountain Science Center 4:30pm, 6pm, 7:30pm or 9pm Laser Days of Summer are back! Light … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: AUGUST 2-4
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JUNE 14-16
Things to Do this Weekend: June 14-16 Weather Forecast Friday: Sunny, high of 88 & low of 65 Saturday: More sun, high of 90 & low of 70 Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 87 & low of 69 For the complete forecast click here Friday, June 14th Vintage Coffee Cafe now open in the Overbrook Neighborhood 7am-4pm Check out the brand new coffee cafe in Overbrook … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JUNE 14-16
SmartARTS WITH METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL
Greenville's arts scene is alive and well - even thriving! We can all thank the Metropolitan Arts Council (aka MAC). Since 1973, MAC has promoted and supported individual artists and organizations in the Upstate. Just down the street from the Greenville Visitors Center is the historic West End. Here, thanks to the tremendous support of TD Bank, MAC serves as a visitors … [Read more...] about SmartARTS WITH METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL
MAC HAPPENINGS JANUARY-MARCH 2024
MAC Happenings January-March 2024 Kick-off 2024 with the local visual arts of the Upstate with Metropolitan Arts Council (also know as MAC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation provides support to area arts organizations, individual artists and arts education programs through its grants program, cultural planning process, by advocating on behalf of all artists and arts … [Read more...] about MAC HAPPENINGS JANUARY-MARCH 2024
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: NOVEMBER 10-12
Things to Do this Weekend: November 10-12 Weather Forecast Friday: Cloudy, high of 70 & low of 54 Saturday: More clouds, high of 57 & low of 51 Sunday: Rainy, high of 55 & low of 41 For the complete forecast click here Friday, November 10th 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Tetrad Brewing Co. 1-4pm Calling all Marines! Honor our veterans with a toast and cake … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: NOVEMBER 10-12