Culture

The venue

The goals

• Book at least 130 national touring artists annually in its larger music hall and 180 local + regional artists in the smaller performance space
• Collaborate with the city and local businesses to enhance offerings around holidays and city-wide special events
• Host plenty of private events and serve as a new, innovative partner for local organizations
• Operate a safe, clean, sustainable, and independent venue
• And more.

The opportunity

• Movies in the Park | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | Free entry | Watch “Minions: The Rise of Gru” on the big screen at this outdoor movie event.
• Chase Petra | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6-11 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $15-$17 | Listen to music from this California-based Indie band featuring special guest World’s Greatest Dad.

• GCCA’s Annual Showcase | Friday, Aug. 4 | 9 a.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville | Free | The Annual Showcase is GCCA’s premier event for artists and art lovers of all ages, featuring an exhibition highlighting the talent of GCCA’s own member artists.
• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Friday, Aug. 4 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free | Jazz Revolution takes the stage to welcome the weekend.

• Saturdays on the District | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | District 356, 225 Field St., Greenville | Free entry | Before every Saturday Drive home game, enjoy a party for the whole family.
• Star Wars Night: Greenville Triumph vs Charlotte Independence | Saturday, Aug. 5 | Paladin Stadium at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $15-$25 | Get to the game early for the lightsaber giveaway, and may the force be with you.

• No. 1. That’s where the Reedy River Falls ranked on TimeOut’s list “Where to find the most stunning waterfalls in the USA.” The publication lauded the Liberty Bridge in Falls Park, helping visitors capture “Instagram-worthy waterfall views from all angles.”

• The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is one of three nominees for the Rails to Trails Concervancy’s Hall of Fame. Learn about the nominees and vote as many times as you’d like until Monday, Aug. 7.

• The Pelham Road branch of the Greenville County Library System will close next week, Monday, Aug. 7-Saturday, Aug. 12 for scheduled maintenance. In the meantime, visit one of the county’s other branches.

• Lights, camera, action. The City of Greenville announced World Finance Moonlight Movies (formerly Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies) will return to Falls Park every Thursday in September and October. Stay tuned for the movie line up.

• The Greenville Drive is celebrating its neighborhood school — the AJ Whittenberg School of Engineering — at tonight’s game against the Rome Braves. Students will have the chance to meet their teacher for the upcoming school year and enjoy back-to-school festivities. Get tickets.*

• Looking to expand your company’s reach and connections? Endeavor offers sponsorships to get your business info to hundreds of members, visitors + special guests each month. Bonus: All options involve eating or drinking. Learn more about Coffee Bar, Fun Food, and Collaborators & Cocktails opportunities and check availability.*

• Things got a little rocky. Greg Burriss, Greenville Parks and Grounds Superintendent, kindly let us know that the employees mentioned in our Rock Quarry Garden story yesterday no longer work for the City. You rock for letting us know.

• Produce from Mr. Oliver Earle’s small urban garden
• Cooking demos from Chef Michael Sibert of White Wine and Butter (recently featured on Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games”)
• Cheese from local cheese expert, Michael Davitt, owner of The Cheese Wheel
• An heirloom tomato sauce recipe from Chef Josh Thomsen

• Malabar spinach
• Summer greens with locally-made ricotta
• Healthy green tomato poppers
• Other surprise dishes