Calendar of Events, October 2007

10/5-11/3 Ghost Train Halloween Festival Safe, scary fun for the whole family! A ton of things to do and for the brave, a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train! Fri. & Sat. nights; gates open at 7:30 pm. www.tweetsie.com

 

10/6 Greer Station Oktoberfest Tons of entertainment, wonderful German food, and, of course, beer! Located in Downtown Greer, from 12-9pm. Admission is free. www.greerchamber.com

 

10/6 British Car Show Hosted by the British Car Club of WNC. More than 100 British cars will be on display in the Meadows. Chat with car owners while enjoying the magnificent display of British craftsmanship. www.chimneyrockpark.com

 

10/11-12 La Sylphide One of the world's best-known ballets, a must see mystical story for the season filled with sylphs, witches, romance, and beautiful classical ballet. Thurs 7:30pm, Fri 8pm. www.peacecenter.org

 

10/11-13 The Turn of the Screw A ghost story...an eerie Victorian tale...a psychological thriller. Two actors create a whole host of characters in this story of a young governess's descent into madness...or was she right, were there ghosts? www.warehousetheatre.com

 

10/12-14 Museum Antiques Show Browse for antiques and pick up some ideas on creating an elegant Southern home. Proceeds to benefit expansion of the Greenville Museum's permanent collection. www.greenvillemuseum.org

 

10/12-14 St Francis Fall for Greenville Enjoy outdoor dining on the cuisine of over 40 restaurants while taking in live musical entertainment on four stages, children's area, and fireworks. www.mainstevents.com

 

10/13 Colors of Fall This 3 hour guided canoe trip along the French Broad River by Headwaters Outfitters will take you down the valley with the explosion of fall color for your viewing pleasure! www.headwatersoutfitters.com

 

 

10/17-11/4 Macbeth Prophecy, passion, and greed propel this rapid-fire play, as one power-hungry noble plots his rise to the highest office in the land. www.ncstage.org

 

10/19-23 Boo in the Zoo Greenville's charming zoo hosts a family day filled with treats and tricks. Be sure to wear a costume! www.greenvillezoo.com

 

10/20 Fall Plant Sale Thousands of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses and vines will be available for this one day event. 9am-3pm. www.hatchergarden.org

 

10/20 Rascal Flatts The popular country group comes to Greenville's Bi-Lo Center! 8pm www.bilocenter.com

 

10/19-20 Chicago City Limits Hailed as "hysterical and unpredictable" by The New York Times, the company has thrilled audiences for over twenty-five years with its unique style of improvisational comedy. 8pm www.dwtheatre.com

 

10/20 Color Me Curious Guided Hike Fall color questions are explored in this woodland walk with Park naturalist, Ron Lance. Part of our "Off the Beaten Path" guided hike series. 9-10:30am www.chimneyrockpark.com

10/25-28 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow This classic tale will be presented in Falls Park by the "Shakespeare in the Park" company. www.upstateshakespearefestival.org

 

10/26-27 What Scares You? Asheville's most innovative ballet offers this new Halloween family creation, centered on Emmaline's nighttime adventure through the dreamscapes that will haunt us all. 8pm. www.dwtheatre.com

 

10/26-28 Spinx Runners Festival Designed to celebrate running as a healthy lifestyle, the Festival will include a variety of runs, speakers, and seminars. www.spinxrunfest.com

 

10/29 Tony Bennett A true living legend that moves the hearts and touches the souls of audiences. 7:30pm www.peacecenter.org