Calendar of Events, April 2007

4/15/07 Early Arrivals Guided Bird Walk at Chimney Rock Park The "2007 Simon Says Series" of Guided Bird Walks begins! Join Park Ornithologist, Simon Thompson for this and all of his terrific bird walks. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Call 800.277.9611 or write visit@chimneyrockpark.com for directions, costs and additional information.

 

4/16 Ray Romano & Brad Garrett - The team that made you laugh on Everybody Loves Raymond comes to Greenville for this exclusive engagement. Show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $65, $70, $75. Call 1.800.888.7768 or go to www.peacecenter.org

 

4/17 Blue Man Group - The famous Blue Man Group comes to the Bi-Lo Center. Show begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $50.50 or $76.00. Go to www.blueman.com for more.

 

4/21 61st Running of the Block House Steeplechase Races - One of the most memorable days in the Carolina Calendar, reserve your spot today to take in the exciting Block House Steeplechase! Cost of tickets vary from $50 to $1,200. Go to www.trhcevents.com or call 1-800-4-EVENT-1

 

4/21 Reedy River Paddlefest and Trail Run - 5K Trail Run, float for fun or race on a three mile stretch of the Reedy River. Event proceeds benefit Friends of the Reedy River. Start located at the Greenville Tech Brashier Campus. Go to www.gcrd.org or call 864.288.6470 for more information on this great event.

 

4/21 3rd Annual Bark in the Park at Chimney Rock Park - The Park is once again going to the dogs! Grab your two AND four-legged kids for a delightful romp. Special appearance by Maggie the Wonder Dog, agility and herding demonstrations, dog & owner look-a-like contest and much, much more. Free with park admission. 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Call 800.277.9611 or write visit@chimneyrockpark.com or 800.277.9611

 

4/28-29 Carmen - The Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville Choral present Bizet's Carmen, the tale of a Spanish Gypsy and the man who loved her. Conducted by Greenville's own Edvard Tschivzhel. Tickets are $15, $40, $50 Call 800. 888.7768 or go to www.peacecenter.org for more.

 

 

 

 


4/1 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation - 100% of ticket sales of this incredible culinary experience featuring over 25 local restaurants and their chefs goes to fight Childhood Hunger. Located at the Carolina First Center. Tickets are $60 in advance, $75 at door. Call 1.800.888.7768 or go to www.peacecenter.org

 

4/7-8 The 30th Annual Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee - Held on the Village Green in Historic Pendleton. Arts, crafts, food and fun set upon a backdrop of flowering dogwoods. Spring Jubilee Hours Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm to 6:00pm

 

4/7 - 5/20 Festival of Flowers at the Biltmore Estate - The celebration of the flower returns to Biltmore, along with a varied assortment of activities on the Estate. www.biltmore.com has all the information on this must see event.

 

4/9 Orpheus with Gil Shaham - Acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham and the Grammy-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra perform together in a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of technical skill and virtuosity. 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30, $45, $60. Call 800. 888.7768 or go to www.peacecenter.org for more.

 

4/10 Pickens County Schools - Would you like to volunteer with the Pickens County School Disctrict? Project Appleseed sponsored volunteer training orientation from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM. District Office Boardroom. Call 855.8150 Ext. 117 for more information.

 

4/10 - 5/13 Decorated Birdhouse Competition at the Grove Park Inn - Try your hand at a competition that's for the birds. This spectacular collection of artistic birdhouses launches the Grove Park Inn's annual springtime celebration. Download your entry form at www.groveparkinn.com or call 800.413.5778 or 828.252.2711 ext. 2012.

 

4/11 - 4/29 "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - The North Carolina Stage Company presents one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies. An arranged marriage, a custody battle, unrequited love, a crew of hopeful part-time actors, and a devious fairy set the stage for this magical play. Tickets $15 - $23. Call 828.350.9090 or go to www.ncstage.org