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Event Calendar

 

Artisphere presented by TD Bank
May 11 - 13

 

The Greenville Scottish Games and the Gallabrae celebration are slated for May 23 to May 27!

Check out the web site for the Gallabrae Celebration and our new online/interactive publication, The Dirk!

http://thedirk.gallabrae.com  
http://gallabrae.com

 
Volunteer Information
Interested in
volunteering? Simply fill out an online Volunteer Application Form. Once complete, you'll receive a volunteer login via email, where you can go to select your schedule and receive information related to your events.

 

For more information, contact Elane Fleming at  efleming@greenvillesc.gov
Sponsor Information

Looking to sponsor a downtown event?

 

Contact Tara Eaker at teaker@greenvillesc.gov for more information.

 

Or are you looking to entertain guests, invite future prospects or simply say "Thank you" to your employees? Inquire about our VIP Hospitality Areas at Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and BB&T Main Street Fridays by emailing Ashley Ford at aford@greenvillesc.gov for more information.

 

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Wednesdays in May

8:30 p.m. 
New location in Falls Park! 


May 2 - THE MUPPET MOVIE

Voices of Jim Henson and Frank Oz Rated G; 94 minutes; 1979

Jim Henson's internationally famous Muppets make their feature film debut in the charming, musical fable that follows Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear who set out for Hollywood to seek stardom. Along the way, they are joined by Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Ruff the dog, and the rest of the Muppets who help them on their journey to find fame and fortune in Hollywood.

 May 9 - AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, 113 minutes; 1951

Dazzling color and brilliant choreography frame a lovely score by George and Ira Gershwin in this highly original musical. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS won the 1951 Academy Award® for Best Picture and includes an unusual 20 minute ballet sequence choreographed by its star, Gene Kelly.

 

May 16 - ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD (original)

Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh, Keenan Wynn / 99 minutes; 1951

 A young woman reporter blames the Pittsburgh Pirates' losing streak on the obscenely abusive manager. While she attempts to learn more about him for her column, he begins hearing the voice of an angel promising him help for the team if he will mend his ways. As he does so, an orphan girl who is a Pirates fan and has been praying for the team begins noticing angels on the ballfield. Sure enough, the Pirates start winning, and McGovern tries to turn his life around. But can he keep his temper long enough for the Pirates to win the NL pennant?

 

May 23 - The Magnificent Seven

Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, James Coburn,
Charles Bronson, Eli Wallach, Robert Vaughn  / 127 minutes; 1960

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN is a powerful Western inspired by the Akira Kurosawa classic THE SEVEN SAMURAI" and moved from Japan to Mexico. The samurai have become a bunch of hard, scrappy gunmen, ideally played by a cast of the toughest actors anywhere

 

Viewers Choice  

May 30: Vote for your favorite!  Vote Now!

 

All the Kings Men (1949) 109 minutes Broderick Crawford

An adaptation of Robert Penn Warren's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel said to be based on the career of Huey Long. Broderick Crawford and Mercedes McCambridge both won Oscars® for their performances in this film depicting political corruption.

 

MAROONED

Gregory Peck, Richard Crenna, Gene Hackman / 134 minutes; 1969

Gregory Peck stars as the chief of the U.S. Manned Space Flight Program in this epic drama of three American astronauts stranded in outer space while the world watches and waits to see if anything can be done to bring them safely back. An Academy Award Winner for Best Visual Effects.

 

CITIZEN KANE

Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorhead / 120 minutes; 1941

Remarkable, influential, and unforgettable drama tracing the rise of publishing mogul, Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) from humble beginnings to riches and accolades beyond belief. Based on the life of publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst, CITIZEN CANE is considered one of the greatest movies of all time.

 

Piedmont Natural Gas  

Downtown Alive

 

 presented by
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union


Join us every week for great music at the Hyatt block! This season we have added monthly regional and national touring acts! Check out Okra May 10 beginning at 5:45pm.

 
Okra-May 10

May 3 - The Weathers (Alternative Rock) 

May 17- The Black Iron Gathering (Folk/Rock)
May 24
- Cleghorn (Celtic/Rock)

May 31 - The Broadcast (Soul/Rock)

BB&T Main Street Fridays
Presented by Pepsi 

  

New this season

We will have unlimited wristbands for the children's rides for $12 each. Regular ticket sales will also be available. See onsite ticket locations for more information. 

 

This month's Sonoco Kid's Zone activities will be "Poetry Hands" by Wits End Poetry, face painting by the City All-star volunteer group and a special "crafts night."

 

 

 
  
Did you know that recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours?

 

Sonoco Recycling, a proud sponsor of the Kid's Zone at BB&T Main Street Fridays is the largest recycler in the Southeast. Stop by the Sonoco Recycling Kid's Zone to learn more fun facts about recycling and how you can help save our planet!
 

April 2012 Music Schedule

 

May 4 - The Buchanan Boys (Country)

May 11 - Nu Sound (R&B/Soul)

May 18 - Vonna (Blues)

May 25 - Coyote Run & Albannach (Celtic Rock)

TD Saturday Market Launches New Season
May 5

 

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, the TD Saturday Market returns to Main Street, providing farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood and other specialty foods to downtown Greenville. The market has added 11 new local vendors for a record 54 vendors this season!  This year's market also features an exciting array of free monthly events in the It's More than Just a Market activities area. Come join us Saturdays, May 5 through October 27, and experience the country without leaving the city!

 

Saturdays, May 5 - October 27 

8 a.m. - Noon 

Main Street at McBee Avenue 

Downtown Greenville 

www.saturdaymarketlive.com