Image of people talking on a stage at the Reedy Reels Film Festival

Are you ready for this year’s festival? | Image via Reedy Reels Film Festival

59. That’s how many films have been selected to be screened at the eighth annual Reedy Reels Film Festival, presented by Piedmont Natural Gas. This year’s festival received a record 143 submissions.

The festival

Running Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19 at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre (153 Augusta St.), the festival will feature screenings of short films, documentaries, and features in a variety of genres and styles.

In addition to the screenings, the festival will host filmmakers on site for post-screening Q+A sessions. Other festival events throughout the weekend include a Friday night reception, Saturday happy hour, and Sunday awards ceremony reception — stay tuned for a formal schedule.

Adds every film to our watch list. | Images via Reedy River Film Festival and Complete PR

The films

This year’s films will be shown in multiple sessions, including one dedicated to student films and one dedicated to films made through Indie Grants, an SC-based program that provides production grants for narrative short film projects — some of which have been filmed in the Upstate.

Here are just a few of the films being shown:

🎥 Friday, Feb. 17

“Dreaming of a Better Place”
“The Gospel of Ted”

🎥 Saturday, Feb. 18

“Curtain Call”
“I Am We”
“Greg”
“Forgive Me Father”

🎥 Sunday, Feb. 19

“Die Konfrontation”
“The Manager Position”
“Everybody Don’t Electric Slide”
“The Birthday Butterfly”

The passes

Festival-goers can purchase tickets to individual screening sessions ($12) or have four weekend pass options:

Entire Weekend VIP Screening and Party Pass | $90
Friday Pass (reception plus film screening) | $40
Saturday Full Day Pass (all sessions and party) | $40
Sunday Full Day Pass (screenings, awards ceremony, and reception) | $40

Click below to see the the other films on tap and when each will be shown throughout the weekend.

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EVENTS

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Wednesday, Jan. 18

Art & Light x Anchorage Exhibit featuring Bethany Mabee | Wednesday, Jan. 18-Saturday, April 1 | 5-9:30 p.m. | The Anchorage, 586 Perry Ave., Greenville | Free | View the artwork of Bethany Mabee titled “Structured Motion,” which is part of the quarterly Anchorage Exhibition Series curated by Art & Light Gallery.
Not Your Grandma’s Bingo | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Play eight rounds of old school bingo for the chance to win prizes.
Symphony Insight with David Gross | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville | Free | Pianist David Gross has crafted a guided tour to introduce Saint-Saëns with demonstrations from the piano.

Thursday, Jan. 19

King in The Wilderness | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 6 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Watch this film that chronicles the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and stay for a post-film discussion.
CampFire Cocktails: A Gathering for Small Business Owners | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | CampFire Bramlett Business Park, 1105 West Bramlett Rd., Greenville | Free | Enjoy complimentary cocktails, conversations with local business owners, and guest speaker Adam Impson of Social Cigar Lounge.
Palette Knife Painting Class | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino & van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., #112, Greenville | $35 | Learn palette knife techniques to paint a still life of pears with Maggie Grace Design.

Friday, Jan. 20

Starry Nights - Eclipse: The Sun Revealed | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $6 | Delve into the historical and cultural views of eclipses and learn about scientific discoveries generated or supported by total solar eclipses.
Side Quest: A Mainstage Comedy Revue | Friday, Jan. 20 | 9-10:15 p.m. | Alchemy Comedy Theatre at Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $15 | This tribute to the world of magic and fantasy features scripted sketches, improv comedy games, and a fully improvised comedy quest inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and an audience suggestion.
PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour | Friday, Jan. 20-Saturday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $15-$115 | Some of the best bull riders in the world will battle bovine athletes in this Professional Bull Riders showdown.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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OUTDOORS

Cruise into 2023 at the 53rd Annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show 🛥️

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Not in the market for a new boat? Stop by to browse fishing and safety gear. | Photo provided by Greenville Convention Center

Fighting your way out of a seasonal funk? Here’s an idea: Swing by the Greenville Convention Center from Jan. 26-29 and get summer-ready (a few months early) at the 53rd Annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show.

Greenvillians of all ages can browse the latest boat models (think: fishing, pontoon, speed, ski, and more). Over 40 brands will be on display including Mastercraft, Sea Ray, and Tracker. Thinking you may be ready to buy? Research before you go or talk with a finance and insurance vendor on site.

Top off your trip with boating, water sport, and fishing accessories — aka everything you’ll need to start the season off right.

Admission info:

$7 for adults
$6 for students (ages 7-18) and seniors (60+)
Free for children six and under
$5 for parking

When to go:

Thursday + Friday: 12-9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday: 12-6 p.m.*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

66º | Cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Announced

Call Me all your friends, because St. Paul and the Broken Bones is coming to Greenville on Sunday, May 21 for the Peace Center’s White Claw Concerts. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. Listen to hits like “Call Me” and “Like a Mighty River.”
Speaking of the Peace Center, Robert Jon & The Wreck will be playing at the Gunter Theatre on Friday, March 24. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. Listen to this CA band’s Southern rock sound through hits like “Oh Miss Carolina” and “Old Friend.”

Coming Soon

Local doughnut pop-up Scout’s Doughnuts is opening a brick and mortar location. While the exact location is to be announced, its team aims to be open by this spring. Read about the Scout’s Doughnut story. 🍩
Scooter’s Coffee, a drive-thru beverage franchise, is opening a location at 2027 Wade Hampton Blvd. next to Huey Magoo’s. Menu items include hot and cold coffee drinks, smoothies and blenders (similar to a Starbucks Frappuccino), and breakfast items. We’ll share an opening date as we learn more. ☕

Tech

Proterra, an electric vehicle (EV) technology manufacturer headquartered in CA, produced its first Powered EV battery at its Powered 1 battery manufacturing plant in Greer (1601 Poplar Dr. Ext., Greer). Having opened last year, the plant will deliver these batteries to customers this quarter. 🔋 (Upstate Business Journal)

Learn

Calling all aspiring DJs. The Peace Center is offering “The Art of DJing” — a four-part course taught by the Upstate’s DJ Sha. The course will teach students how to operate the latest professional equipment and produce a 25 to 30-minute recorded mix or live performance. Classes begin Saturday, Feb. 11 — learn more and enroll. 🎧 (Greenville Journal)
Greenville Federal Credit Union’s Winter MoneyClips Newsletter is out now and full of helpful financial tips and tricks for the new year. Learn about debt consolidation and more. 💳 *

Outdoors

As spring nears, be on the lookout for red blooms across the SC Botanical Garden (150 Discovery Ln., Clemson). The Red Maple — the most widespread tree in North America — will start producing delicate red flowers in the upcoming weeks. These flowers are a critical source of nourishment for native bees. 🌺

Number

$10,000. That’s how much Duke Energy donated to six Upstate nonprofits through its World of Energy’s 10th Festival of Trees, which ran Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 through Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 at the World of Energy education center in Seneca. Recipients include Oconee County Habitat for Humanity and the Pilot Club of Seneca. (Greenville Journal)

Health

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THEATER

98 seasons, 6 new shows 🎭

Exterior of Greenville Theatre in Greenville, SC

Greenville Theatre celebrates its 98th season. | Photo via the SC New Play Festival

We’re here for the drama. The Greenville Theatre (444 College St.) — with the help of nine Broadway stars — has announced its lineup of shows for Season 98.

Themed “Take the Journey,” Season 98 will feature six shows, including an original revue.

Here’s what is taking the stage this season:

“Monty Python’s Spamalot” | Thursday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 24
“Bewitched Broadway” original revue | Thursday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 29
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” | Thursday, Nov. 30-Sunday, Dec. 17
“Into the Woods” | Thursday, Feb. 22-Sunday, March 10, 2024
“Driving Miss Daisy” | Thursday, April 4-Sunday, April 21, 2024
“Escape to Margaritaville” | Thursday, May 30-Sunday, June 23

DYK Greenville Theatre members receive free show tickets and early access to seat selection?

Click below to learn more about the two membership options — Subscriber and Patron — plus see upcoming shows in Greenville Theatre’s current lineup, Season 97.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle.

Editor’s pick: Speaking of short films, the Peace Center’s event, Oscar Shorts, is back on Thursday, March 2-Saturday, March 4 at the Gunter Theatre. See screenings of Oscar-nominated short films in three categories — animation, live action, and documentary — ahead of the awards show on Sunday, March 12.

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