Calendar of Events, August 2007

8/10-11 Greenville History Tours Guests will enjoy tours that bring to life stories of the people, buildings, events, and developments that have transformed Greenville to a world-class business and tourist destination. Tours start at the Poinsett Hotel. $8 per person; children 10 and under free. www.greenvillehistorytours.com

 

8/24-26 Goombay! Festival Goombay!, a celebration of Carribean and African culture, offers a variety of entertainment, from Steel Drums, African-American Dancers, local Gospel Groups, and Contemporary Rhythm Bands, with activities geared for families. Enjoy an authentic Caribbean Meal at "Island of Delight" Cafe and see vendors line the streets with everything from ice cream to Third World Crafts. Free. www.ymicc.org

 

8/25 Introduction to Yoga Located in the It's Yoga! Studio on Pelham Road, this workshop will prepare the first time or beginner student or those wanting a refresher class. A great way to get into yoga! $35 per class. From 9:00 - 11:45 a.m. For more information call 864.908.0138 or visit www.itsyogastudio.com

 

8/31-9/2 Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Pro Championships Last year over 60,000 fans attended this prestigious event, now in its second year in Greenville, recently recognized as one of the best places for cycling in the country. Go to www.mainstevents.com or www.usacyclingchampionships.com

 

8/31-9/3 North Carolina Apple Festival Since 1938 Hendersonville has celebrated this locally produced crop with parades, beauty pageants, apple pie bake-offs, and a myriad of other events. No two years are ever the same, but every year features the beauty of this mountain town and the wonderful spirit of those who live there. www.ncapplefestival.org

8/1-31 Brown Street Club Concert Series Greenville's newest sensation evokes the great jazz clubs of the 1940's as it brings together sumptuous fine dining, world class music, and a refined atmosphere to create an unforgettable experience. For more information, including concert times and dates, go to www.brownstreetclub.com

 

8/1-9/1 Summer Evening Concerts at Biltmore With the Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains for a backdrop, the 11th Annual Summer Evening Concert Series at Biltmore will take your breath away. Held on the South Terrace of George W. Vanderbilt's 250-room chateau, summer concerts offer guests an incomparable setting for enjoying an eclectic variety of music under a canopy of stars. The B-52's, Chris Isaak, Clay Aiken with the Asheville Symphony and the Doobie Brothers perform. www.biltmore.com

 

8/4-5 Village Art & Craft Fair Held on the grounds of the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village near the entrance to the Biltmore Estate, the fair hosts 125 artists from 20 states representing the full spectrum of craft media - jewelry, ceramic, metals, two-dimensional art and more. Free. www.bluespiral1.com

 

8/10-25 The Abbeville Opera House presents Dearly Beloved One year shy of its 100th birthday, The Abbeville Opera House, a Southern landmark not to be missed, offers up Dearly Beloved, a comedy about an eccentric trio of Texan sisters. www.theabbevilleoperahouse.com

8/9-11 The Scarlet Letter Back by popular demand! The ballet company Terpsicorps brings back the company's most exciting and ambitious multimedia effort to date, The Scarlet Letter. Tickets $25, $28. 8pm at The Diana Wortham Theatre. 828.257.4530 www.terpsicorps.org or www.dwtheatre.com



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