Maybe Keith Urban will bring his wife, Nicole Kidman, with him. | Photo via Creative Commons
Remember when Stevie Nicks said she could live in Greenville, “no problem?” We sure do. Here are some of the biggest stars performing in Greenville this year.
Country
Keith Urban | Thursday, Oct. 16 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Special guests Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, and Karley Scott Collins will join this Australian-born country star on his “High and Alive World Tour.”
Folk
James Taylor | Monday, Sept. 8 | CCNB Amphitheatre | We’ve gone to Carolina in our mind with this rock and folk legend stopping in the Upstate.
Rock
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton | Monday, July 7 | Peace Center | Costello is the composer and lyricist of over 600 published titles, including fifteen songs co-written with Paul McCartney.
R+B
Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton | Saturday, June 14 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Get ready for a night of soulful melodies and unforgettable performances by these GRAMMY Award-winning artists.
History Comes Alive Festival | Times vary | Various locations | Free | Immerse yourself in history in these talks from figures portrayed by actors in this interactive theater experience.
Cool Tips for Hot Gardens | 6:30-8 p.m. | Pelham Road Library Branch | Free | Partake in a fun and practical session on how to keep your summer vegetable garden thriving through the heat.
Sounds of Summer | 7:30-7:30 p.m. | Furman University Amphitheater | Free | Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and a blanket + get ready to enjoy “the sounds of the summer.”
Main Street Friday | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free entry | It’s finally Friday, so celebrate with music and dancing — we recommend bringing a chair.
Saturday, June 14
Matcha on the Mat | Saturday, June 14 | 8-8:50 a.m. | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor | $20 | Take a pilates class followed by a complimentary matcha latte from Matcha Nude — RSVP required.
Summer Luau | 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co. | Free entry | Enjoy a selection of refreshing craft beers, specialty cocktails, and delicious Hawaiian-inspired dishes as you listen to live music.
A historic property on Hampton Avenue will soon transform into a $21 million mixed-use project called Water Tower Crossing. The new space will include 52 multi-family rental units (11 will be designated as affordable housing), 34 covered parking spaces, and 44 surface parking spaces. Take a peek at the renderings.
Announced
Kolapasi — known as the “Chipotle of Indian-food” — is opening its second Greenville location at the Haywood Mall in the Cocobowlz location. No opening date has been announced. Fun fact: Kolapasi’s first North American location is on Pleasantburg Drive, and you can find City Editor Stephanie there once a week… at least. (Upstate Business Journal)
Read
USC women’s basketball coach, Dawn Staley, can now add New York Times bestselling author to her resume. Her book, “Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother and Life Lessons I Learned from All Three,” snagged the No. 2 spot on the list earlier this week. Grab a copy. (Greenville Journal)
Legacy
Bert Wakeley, one of the biggest fans of the Upstate theatre community, died last week at age 81. Bert was described as “the biggest fan and advocate” for the theatre scene, and as a “theatre dad.” A celebration in his honor will take place at Greenville Theatre on Monday, June 23, at 7 p.m. (Greenville Journal)
Biz
Local architecture firm McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) recently acquired West Columbia firm Jumper Carter Sease (JCS). The CEO of MPS told Upstate Business Journal, “We’ve admired the talented JCS team’s thoughtful design process and exceptional client service for many years, and we are honored to welcome them into the MPS firm family.” (Upstate Business Journal)
Eat
Avocado-yeah. Scout’s Doughnuts just dropped its newest menu item — avocado toast. Served on a salted donut with avocado and lime milk mash, feta, pickled red onion, and a farm-fresh fried egg, you can snag this savory snack on Fridays + Saturdays at its location on East North Street.
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On Saturday, June 14, you could find one-of-a-kind, mushroom-inspired art on your morning walk.
Game of Shrooms is a global art scavenger hunt that began in 2019. Hundreds of artists sign up to hide fungi-full works in their area and give clues to their whereabouts on social media. This year, five Upstate artists are on board.
Starting a little after midnight on Saturday, works will be stowed around the Upstate. Check out the map of participating artists + follow them on social media — they’ll likely leave hints throughout the day about where their work can be found.
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I had the pleasure of knowing Bert Wakeley for many years. He and his wife Emily (who passed away a few years ago) were, in my opinion, two of the nicest people on planet earth.
You always knew when Bert and Emily were coming to see the show because the house manager told you. They had their designated seats in every theatre, and were always in the front row.
After the show was over, you could expect a glowing Facebook post from Bert, tagging anyone who had anything to do with the show. The lead actor got as much praise as the props designer, and the director as much as the light board operator. He was just that nice.
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