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NEWS FROM AUGUST 16th THROUGH AUGUST 30th, 2010
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Member Profile
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E K Perfumes
EK Perfumes is owned by Kathy McAlister and her daughter,
Melony Honnycut,
of Houston, Texas.
The store opened at Westgate Mall in May of 2009, and after
deciding a
more upscale environment was more desirable, the shop made the
move to downtown
this past June. Kathy has loved
the atmosphere and support
of downtown.
Anybody who speaks with her can tell she is eager to see downtown
grow, and you can not help but to catch her enthusiasm!
Kathy holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and specialized in working
with children and families
for a number of years. She own and ran a boys home in Clinton, SC for 15
years.
After retiring, Kathy
decided she wanted to do something that involved lots of smiles!
Kathy wants people to come in her shop and really find a
fragrance that is suitable for
them.
She is eager to work with you, and help you find your own signature
scent.
EK Perfumes carries all
name brands and various French perfumes.
They do not carry
any watered-down imitations. Kathy is happy to order for you, if she does not currently
carry your fragrance. The perfumes
at EK Perfumes range in price and are suitable
for any need.
EK Perfumes also features a wide selection of Murano glass
jewelry, as well as hand designed flower arrangements. Kathy carries LED lighted flower stems
that can be
seen on display around her store.
And, your four legged friends may join you when shopping at EK Perfumes! Your dog will receive a doggie treat and soon you will be able to purchase
Designer Doggie Cologne!
Kathy is excited to have EK Perfumes located downtown, and
she hopes to be your
local stop for all your fragrance needs! EK Perfumes 151 West Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-582-1002 Mon-Wed 10am-6pm Thurs-Sat 10am-9pm
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.EKPerfumessc.com
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| City Events
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| Art Walk Spartanburg returns on Thursday, August 19, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Be a part of this great downtown event, and walk the streets of
Spartanburg! Maps will be available at the galleries to help you plot your
course. There are three opening receptions at various locales.
Carolina Gallery, 145 West Main Street, is hosting the 37th Annual Artist's
Guild of Spartanburg Juried Exhibition in their third floor gallery. In
addition, a collection of work by over 35 of the artists they represent will
be displayed in the first and second floor galleries.
MYST, 154 West Main Street, is exhibiting paintings, sculpture and mixed
media by over twenty artists who work in an abstract, surreal, or expressive
manner.
The Showroom at HUB-BUB, 149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave. is holding an opening
reception for Benjamin Rollins Caldwell from 7 to 9. Original furniture
designs from his Spring 2010 collection will be on exhibit.
At the Chapman Cultural Center, the Spartanburg Art Museum is exhibiting
"Irma and August Cook: Works from SAM's permanent collection," a major body
of drawings donated to the museum by Howard and Katherine Cook. In
addition, "Kent Ullberg: Nationally Touring Bronze Sculptures," will be on
display. A native of Sweden, Ullberg is recognized as one of the world's
foremost wildlife sculptors.
The Artists' Guild Gallery exhibit is "Patterned Idolatry," by Holly Ann
Sailors. An artist's reception will be held from 5 to 9.
Gallery 155, at 155 East Broad Street, is featuring the new exhibition,
"Eugene Thompson and his paintings of rural Appalachia," on display from
6:00 to 9:00. This is a rare opportunity to view these works from a private
collection.
The West Main Artists Cooperative welcomes visitors to view work by
their thirty-five studio artists. An opening reception will be held for
Christopher Turner with an exit show of his work from his USC Upstate
sponsored residency with WMAC. His focus is the self-portrait.
At Hillcrest Specialty Row, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Suite 34, Wet
Paint Syndrome, is hosting Kristofer Neely's open studio, a growing
collection of art.
Art Walk Spartanburg is your chance to stroll with
friends or meet new ones, while enjoying what this great art city has to
offer. Make your plans to check us out every third Thursday of the month.
If you have any questions, call 864-585-3335, or visit
http://www.carolinagalleryart.com
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Mark Your Calendars!
If you are a Downtown restaurant/food/beverage related
business, consider participating in the Taste of Spartanburg!
More information/applications can be found at
www.cityofspartanburg.org
AND COMING BACK SEPTEMBER 3rd
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Business News and Events
 New Lenora Dame Jewelry just in! 
It's time for Fall Fashion at The Runway!!
New Styles arriving almost daily - let us help you transition your Summer wardrobe into Fall.
www.shoptherunway.net
facebook- The Runway ("like" us and tell your friends)
New Fall merchandise is arriving daily and selling fast! This line, Pink Chicken, has beautiful prints, colors, and styles for fall.
Also, we still have a little bit of spring/summer sale merchandise and it is marked at 50-75% off. Stop in soon!
Petit Armoire
156 E. Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
864.585.3222
M-F 10-5
Sat 11-4
Factory Wholesalers Who Open Also to Public! · We're Cohen's · A Warehouse outlet at 307 W. Main Street in Downtown Spartanburg · We ship major dept. store, catalog, travel wear, and name brand clothing to OFF-PRICE stores throughout America · BUT... Cohen's is open to YOU, TOO!  100% 2/PLY CASHMERE SWEATERS... SHORT SLEEVE MOCK NECK WITH POINTELLE STITCH DETAIL (HEATHER, LILAC, CELERY, OATMEAL, SPARK)
REG PRICE $98, COHEN'S PRICE $20
Hours are Mon. thru Sat. 10-6 We accept Discover, Visa, MC, Checks 864-342-0805 Come shop with us at Cohen's...lots of goods! |
Dining and Entertainment
Wednesday, August 18th
The Best of the Peach Season
Epicurean Cooking Class
6 to 7pm
Social Networking - wine sold by the glass
7 to 9pm
1st course - Hors D'oeuvres
Assorted Crostini paired with VerPeleti Muskotaly Curvee
2nd course - Salad
Grilled Peach Salad with Feta
paired with Allram Gruner Veltliner (Austria)
3rd course - Entree
Jerk Pork Tenderloin w/Peach Chutney
paired with Echeverria Reserva Syrah (Chile)
4th course - Dessert
Peach Cumble paired with Revah Sparkling Pomegranite
Taste these foods, wines and learn the recipes!
$30 per person plus tax and gratuity
Payment is accepted in cash or check at evening's end
Reservations Required
582-7222
eveningsonoakland@epicureancateringhouse.com
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Arts and Entertainment
Christopher Turner has his art opening entitled
"Current Reflections of Self and Current Works"
at the West Main Artists Co-op from August 15th through August the 29th.
Reception is August the 19th, 5:30 to 9:00 PM.
Artist speaks about his work at 7:00 PM
578 West Main Street
Friday...1-9 pm
Saturday...10-6 pm
  "Music Sandwiched In"August 25 from 12:15 - 1 pm / FreeThe Spartanburg Little Theatre will perform musical selections from their upcoming show "Hello Dolly" during "Music Sandwiched In," a free bi-weekly program sponsored by the Music Foundation of Spartanburg. Performances are held in the Barrett Room at the Spartanburg County Public Library headquarters. Bring your own lunch or come early and purchase one there. Call (864) 948-9020 or visit www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org <http://www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org> for more information.  Chapman Cultural Center Announces 2010-11 CenterStage Series Line-upChapman Cultural Center's 2010-11 CenterStage season will include seven shows of international acclaim, including Chinese acrobats and Second City improv theatre. G.R.I.T.S. Girls Raised In The South This musical comedy has its roots in the 2006 best-selling book of the same name by author Deborah Ford. It is a celebration of southern womanhood, often as sweet as ice tea but always with a twist of lemon. In the show, there are four southern gals, each representing a different aspect of what it means to be a daughter of the Confederacy. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll tap your toe. And if you a lady of Southern heritage, you definitely relate. Sponsored by Integral Solutions. Fri., Sept. 24, at 7 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. Tickets: $27.50. The Capitol Steps It's election season, and that means we're bringing back The Capitol Steps! As former Washington insiders, they know who's who and what's what, and they make bi-partisan fun of our politics and politicians through song, dance, and wit. Known around the world as the troupe who put the "mock in Democracy," the Capitol Steps are sure to target Washington, South Carolina and maybe even Spartanburg. Sponsored by Dixon Hughes. Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets: $32.50. The Golden Dragons These Chinese acrobats will astound you with their daring feats, twisted bodies, beauty and grace. Their routines are based on 25 centuries of Far Eastern tradition, but their use of contemporary music and innovative choreography give you breath-taking performances that are long remembered. Tickets are expected to go fast, so order early. Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. Tickets: $32.50. Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Co-sponsored by Ballet Spartanburg, this professional dance company has made its lasting mark on the world of dance by incorporating traditional African moves into its choreography. Their work reflects the search for freedom and truth and celebrates life at the grassroots level. While performing in Spartanburg, they will utilize local gospel choirs as part of their show. Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22.50. The Second City Touring Theatre Co. This improv comedy machine out of Chicago produces the best and brightest funny people on the circuit today and yesterday. Many of the stars of stage, screen, and Saturday Night Live cut their teeth in the ranks of the Second City. While in Spartanburg, they will perform twice: 7 p.m. with a PG-13 rating; 10 p.m. for those who like their comedy no holds barred! Sponsored by Budweiser. April 8, at 7 & 10 p.m. Tickets: $32.50. Yesterday & Today When The Beatles came on the scene, Rock 'n Roll was never the same. They lead the revolution with their music. This band doesn't imitate The Beatles, but rather plays their music well in tribute to the Fab Four. Relive Rock's heyday with the music we'll never forget. April 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets: $27.50. The Glenn Miller Orchestra This world-famous orchestra returns to Spartanburg, after having sold out the house in 2009. It is the music of the 1930s and '40s that Spartanburg loves to remember. It Big Band, swing, and it puts you "In The Mood." This is the real deal, and tickets will go fast! Sponsored by White Oak Management. April 29, at 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets: $27.50. Tickets are now available online at ChapmanCulturalCenter.org and at the Chapman Center ticket office by calling 542-ARTS or visiting the ticket office Monday through Saturday, noon until 6 p.m. at 200 East Saint John Street in Spartanburg. The Spartanburg Little Theatre 2010-2011 Season"HELLO, DOLLY!" -SEPTEMBER 10-12 AND SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2010 One of America's most beloved musicals is back on the SLT stage after more than 30 years! Hired to find a mate for the incorrigible millionaire Horace Vandergelder, matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi finds the perfect match---herself! But first she must stop his impending marriage to someone else. Brimming with beautiful tunes such as "Put on Your Sunday Clothes", "Before the Parade Passes By", and "It Only Takes a Moment", this classic of stage and screen is a musical lover's dream! "PERFECT WEDDING"-NOVEMBER 5-7 AND NOVEMBER 12-14, 2010 A groom wakes up after his bachelor party the morning of his wedding and finds he's in bed with a woman he doesn't know. The chaos that ensues reaches nuclear proportions! At once a riotous bedroom farce and touching love story, this is one comedy that may have you rolling "down the aisle"! "ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE"-JANUARY 14-16 AND JANUARY 21-23, 2011 Sassy, heartfelt and a whole heck of a lot of fun, "Always...Patsy Cline" is more than just a tribute to the legendary queen of country music. Inspired by Cline's letters to her biggest fan, Texas housewife Louise Seger, this hit musical will have you laughin', cryin' and maybe even singin' along to 27 of her greatest hits. Boasting such unforgettable hits as "Crazy", "I Fall to Pieces", "Sweet Dreams" and "Walking After Midnight", "Always...Patsy Cline" will be an evening of musical memories you'll never forget. "WILLY WONKA"-MARCH 4-6 AND MARCH 11-13, 2011 Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this musical adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," which features the songs from the classic family film, including "Pure Imagination", "The Candy Man" and "I've Got a Golden Ticket", and spectacular flying effects by Las Vegas company "Flying by Foy". "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE"-MAY 6-8 AND MAY 13-15, 2011 When the elderly Abby and Martha Brewster offer their lonely gentleman callers a glass of homemade elderberry wine, the results are always fatal-and hilarious. This hilarious farce is a classic screwball comedy that is just as funny today as the day it premiered. |
NON-PROFIT NEWS & EVENTS
 Join us on Friday, August 27th at Barnet Park!Orinthal Striggles, a well-known marathon runner will be presenting running tips for runners - this event is free to the public.Registration for the next day's run will be available as well as runners' pre-ordered T-shirts and BBQ plates for $5to benefit Colon Cancer Solutions. 
Partners for Active Living, SRHS Foundation and Spartanburg Community
Indicators presents Spartanburg Sunday Streets - Sunday, September 12 and 26, 1:00-5:00 p.m. East Henry Street (from Union to Pine) will be closed to
motorists and open to pedestrians, joggers, skaters, bicyclists, pets and
families. There will be plenty of fun activities for people of all ages-including
yoga, scheduled walks and rides on the MBF Rail Trail, free bicycle repairs and
much more. Everyone is invited to attend this free community event. For more information, please contact Partners for Active Living 864-598-9638.
August 21st is SPACE Day at Converse Deli
10% of proceeds will go to the Spartanburg Area Conservancy
Join us for a beautiful Saturday afternoon lunch or a fantastic
dinner dining experience!
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HEALTH CARE
 Mary Black
Physicians Group, (MBPG), is pleased to welcome
Katherine Roth, M.D.
to its
Family Medical Center practice located at 130 Dillon Drive Spartanburg.
Dr. Roth will join MBPG officially on August
30. Dr. Roth received her Medical Degree with distinction from
Wayne State University
School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her undergraduate degree
in Biochemistry, also with distinction, at the University of Michigan in Ann
Arbor, Michigan.
While attending
medical school, Dr. Roth earned Clerkship Honors in Internal Medicine,
Family
Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Roth completed her residency with
Spartanburg Family Medicine. She
is a member
of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of
Family Physicians. Dr. Roth has a special interest in women's and children's
health as well as wilderness medicine. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, running,
triathlons, hiking, swimming and traveling. "We are excited to have Dr. Roth join our team of physicians
at Mary Black.
She brings a wealth
of enthusiasm, and knowledge to our team of physicians at Mary Black. Coupled with her professional skills,
she exhibits a warm outgoing personality.
We know
she will be a great asset to her patients and to MBPG," stated
Todd Tamalunas,
Vice President of the MBPG. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Roth call 864-216-4620.
Mary Black Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Performance Achievement Award.
The award recognizes Mary Black Hospital's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
"With a stroke, time lost is brain lost, and the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Performance Achievement Award addresses the important element of time," said Susan Howard, RN, Stroke Coordinator. Mary Black Hospital has developed a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department.
This includes always being equipped to provide brain imaging scans, having neurologists available to conduct patient evaluations and using clot-busting medications when appropriate.
To receive the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Performance Achievement Award,
Mary Black Hospital consistently complied for at least one year with the requirements in the
Get With The Guidelines-Strokeprogram. These include aggressive use of medications like
tPA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT prophylaxis, cholesterol reducing drugs,
and smoking cessation. This twelve-month evaluation period is the second in an ongoing self-evaluation by the hospital to continually reach the 85 percent compliance level needed
to sustain this award.
Check out our brand new website
www.hubcityhealth.net
for our newest services, monthly wellness plans, blog,
and upcoming events and information.
 Tobacco Cessation Kickoff
Friday, August 2711:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Spartanburg Regional Cafeteria Conference Room
Enjoy a buffet lunch, followed by a presentation on the effects of tobacco
usage by Joseph E. Mobley, M.D. Learn about our exciting new tobacco
cessation program beginning in September. Lunch is $5.
Pre-registration is required and seating is limited.
Sign up by calling the Joe R. Utley Heart Resource Center at 864-560-4472. |
EDUCATION
USC Upstate to Hold Auditions for "Our Town"
The Shoestring Players at the University of South
Carolina Upstate will hold open auditions
for the production of Thorton
Wilder's Our Town, a classic American play about life, love and
death in a small rural New Hampshire town, on Monday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. in
the
Humanities and Performing Arts Center Theatre. Our Town will be performed September 30, October 1 and
October 2 at 8:00 p.m. and on October 3 at 3:00 p.m. in the theatre. Director
and theatre professor Rich Robinson says that there will be a cast of 30
required, with
ten parts for children, four of which for ages 10 and 11.
Set in Grover's
Corners, New Hampshire - a small, rural, out-of-the-way fictional town during
the years between 1901 to 1913 - Our Town
has become one of the most popularly produced plays of the twentieth century.
Awarded the Pulitzer Prize, Our Town
has echoes of Greek drama with a focus on the continuing cycle of life and
humankind's comprehension of eternity. The main
character is the stage manager, the character who narrates the play and talks
directly to the audience. This is the character who is the voice of the writer
and the character who gives the audience the background and history of Grover's
Corners. For
additional information about auditions or showtimes for Our Town, contact Rich Robinson at rrobinson@uscupstate.edu or call
(864) 503-5621.
USC Upstate Offers Theatre Oportunities
for Elementary and Middle School Students
Many area high schools have drama departments that students can take advantage of.
But younger students, those in second through eighth grades, do not have the same
opportunities to express their theatrical side as part of their school curriculum during the
academic year.
Recognizing this fact, Rich Robinson, associate professor of theatre at the University of
South Carolina Upstate, announces a new program aimed to keep aspiring young actors and actresses engaged in theatre throughout the school year. The Thursday Afternoon Acting Group (TAAG) will be held at USC Upstate's Studio Theatre in the Humanities
and Performing Arts Center from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m., starting August 26 and running
through November 18. Children ages 8 to 13 are invited to participate.
"We have seen such positive response from this age group in the university's summer
theatre camps over the years that we decided to keep the momentum going through the
school year with this new TAAG program," says Robinson.
The semester will end with two performances of a play about friendship, loyalty and
compromise called A Tree With Arms, on Saturday, November 20 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Technical rehearsal will be held November 18 from 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. A story about two boys,
their friends and their competition to build the best tree house in the neighborhood, Robinson
says he hopes to have 20 children from the TAAG participate in the production of the play.
The cost of the TAAG is $125, with a $30 deposit required at the time of sign up.
Contact Rich Robinson, at (864) 503-5621 or rrobinson@uscupstate.edu for more information.
 Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. Presentation by SC Dept. of Archives and History Montgomery Room, Burwell Building Eric Emerson, director of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, will describe the agency's mission, the services that its offers,and the challenges that it faces in the future. He will answer questions from the audience. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wofford Fan Fest Gibbs Stadium Wofford Sports Marketing hosts this first look at the football team as they practice at Gibbs Stadium. Fans will also have a chance to select-a-seat for the best remaining season tickets and purchase game-worn football jerseys at discount prices. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 - 3:30-5:30 p.m. Book Signing for Wofford College, a new campus pictorial history by Phillip Stone Sandor Teszler Library Gallery Published this month by Arcadia Publishing, this new volume in the campus history series contains some 200 photographs of the college, its faculty, students, and alumni. Most of the photographs have been drawn from the college archival collection, and many have never been seen before. Ben Wofford Books will be on hand to sell copies, and Dr. Phillip Stone '94, the college's archivist, will talk about the book and sign copies. |
REAL ESTATE
 Last spaces available in the Historic Palmetto Building.
Tim Satterfield
Longleaf Development, LLC
100 E Main Street
PO Box 6560
Spartanburg, SC 29304
864 699-8411 direct
864 415-2373 mobile
864 699-8458 fax
tsatterfield@longleafdevelopment.com
www.longleafdevelopment.com
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What is SDA?
The Spartanburg Downtown Association (SDA) works to make downtown Spartanburg an even more vibrant, exciting place to live, work, play and invest.
The SDA acts as an advocate and information source for its members on issues such as special events, parking, marketing, sanitation, and security.
Our members are downtown businesses, property owners, residents and patrons. |
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Membership Benefits
Members receive free and reduced cost advertising both individually and collectively in the Association's marketing campaigns and through member to member communications.
Members network at bi-monthly meetings and socials with other downtown stakeholders.
To learn more about the many benefits of SDA or to join, contact Kathy Chandler at 864-494-9621 or kathydowntown@charter.net. |
Join SDA's Mailing List to find out what's happening downtown! | |
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