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Member Profile
JEFF COHEN 
As one heads west on Main Street downtown, past the clock tower and across the train tracks, an old brick warehouse that was at one time a cotton warehouse is the staging area for a nationwide wholesaling business for clothing - Cohen's Closeouts - celebrating their 11th year in business this week! Owner, Jeffrey Cohen buys directly from manufacturers large quantities of apparel at a low price (some out of season or slightly irregular and some just excess from companies that have gone out of business) and resells this merchandise nationwide to retailers such as TJ Maxx or Ross. Cohen is the middleman - working behind the scenes to get goods to consumers. On a daily basis, Cohen receives shipments of new products and before anything hits the racks of his retailing operation, he will have his staff grade the product to ensure quality and sometimes customers rummage through the boxes if they can't find what they are looking for on the sales floor. His retail operation accounts for about 5% of his business - the rest is wholesaling. Jeffrey Cohen was born and raised in Manhattan. His father had an advertising and printing company there that served many of the apparel manufacturers in the garment district. Jeff earned a degree in psychology from Lehman College in the Bronx, but to Jeff, the best education was from his father's example. "He started his own business and made it successful. He made a lot of introductions for me when I decided to go into the apparel business. Jeff started working in a warehouse of "Trousers Up" in New Jersey in 1973. He moved on to "New Gal of Paris", then to "Evan Picone and finally Liz Claiborne. Later in 1978 he took a job as Sales Manager for Cluett Peabody, a large operation that owned Arrow Shirt Company and in 1985 he worked as a representative for small manufacturing start-ups until he was recruited by "World of Clothing" in Gaffney and moved to South Carolina in 1995. In 1997, Jeff and Deede married and started the wholesaling business in a shed behind their house and created a partnership - JefCo Cohen International LLC. They now have accounts in Canada, Europe and the Far East but most of the business is domestic. JefCo has 7 sales people on the road - each with 25-30 years experience. Jeff Cohen is very much at home now in Spartanburg. Jeff and Deede belong to a synagogue here and consider Spartanburg a melting pot reflecting the rest of the country. Once Jeff was quoted in a letter to the editor of the Spartanburg Journal predicting that the neighborhood his warehouse was located in would be the next Soho district. And, with the new shops, restaurants, and brewery now in the immediate area, our "Grain District" may become just that! And, Spartanburg owes many thanks to Jeff and Deede for providing this shopping opportunity to our community and congratulations to Jeff on being named the "2012 Small Business Person of the Year" by the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce! Jeff will be honored at the Chamber's Annual Meeting on March 5th at The Marriott.
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Health and Well Being
Back by popular demand! Lululemon Trunk Show
Tuesday, April 24, 4:00 - 8:00 pm.
FLASH SALE!!
Join our facebook page to find out the secret date in March when we will hold our one-day only Flash Sale! All clothing, soaps, and Satya Jewelry will be 50% off.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/YOGAlicious-Yoga-Studio/120896697923733
YOGAlicious Yoga Studio
147 E. Main St., Suite A
Downtown Spartanburg
YOGA-licious.com
Be sure to check GROUPON.COM on Tuesday March 6th for a YOGAlicious DEAL! 
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Arts, Dining and Entertainment
   The Peddler Steakhouse Proudly Presents Live at The Peddler Bar!! The Peddler is back under previous ownership and the Mathisons are pleased to announce live music from local artists every Wednesday night! Daryle Ryce kicks things off March 14th David Ezell rocks the bar March 21st We welcome Daryle Ryce back for an encore March 28th More artists will debut in April! We'll see YOU on Wednesday! For more information please check us out at www.spartanburgpeddler.com The Peddler Steak House 464 E. Main Street in Downtown Spartanburg Bar open at 4:00 and dinner service starts at 5:30  Cultural Center's March Calendar of Events Free Admission to History Museum Thurs.-Sat., March 1-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Spartanburg Regional History Museum at the Chapman Cultural Center is free the first weekend of each month. This community benefit is made possible by a generous corporate donation. Regular admission is $4 per adult. James Gregory Sat., March 3, 7:30 p.m. Presented in the David Reid Theatre at the Chapman Cultural Center, the "funniest man in America" returns to Spartanburg with his unique brand of humor. The absence of vulgarity sets his comedy routines apart, recalling a time when life was simpler, before the death of common sense. $24.50-$32.50. Youth Art Month Exhibit March 3-April 8, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Presented in the Student Hallway Galleries at the Chapman Cultural Center, this art exhibit includes the student work from all schools (including private schools and home-schoolers) from throughout Spartanburg County. March is National Youth Art Month. Sponsored by SunTrust. Focus on Youth Art Exhibit March 5-28, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Teachers throughout Spartanburg County have selected their students' best work for this juried art exhibit in the Guild Gallery at the Chapman Cultural Center. This annual exhibit in celebration of Youth Art Month is presented by the Artists' Guild of Spartanburg. Passion for Lithography March 6-May 12, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Presented by the Spartanburg Art Museum, this is a critically acclaimed collection of prints by artists who created lithographs at Rolling Stone Press in Atlanta in collaboration with master printer, Wayne Kline. Presented at the Chapman Cultural Center. Music Sandwiched In Wed., March 7, 12:15 p.m. Free. On select Wednesdays, the Music Foundation of Spartanburg presents a free lunchtime live concert at Spartanburg's main library downtown. It is an ever-changing showcase of local musical talent. Bring your lunch or buy one there. Titanic: The Musical Fri., March 9, 8 p.m. Sat., March 10, 8 p.m. Sun., March 11, 3 p.m. Fri., March 16, 8 p.m. Sat., March 17, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sun., March 18, 3 p.m. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS TITANIC, The Spartanburg Little Theatre presents this engrossing and haunting Tony award-winning musical that vividly depicts one of the most harrowing events in human history. Running for over 800 performances on Broadway, this is the factual story of that ship-of her officers, crew and passengers, to be sure-but the central character of our Titanic is the TITANIC herself. Presented in the David Reid Theatre at the Chapman Cultural Center. HMS Pinafore Fri. & Sat., March 9 & 10, 7:30 p.m. Sun., March 11, 3 p.m. The Spartanburg Repertory Company presents one of Gilbert & Sullivan's most popular operettas about mistaken identity, set in Victorian England on Her Majesty's Ship, Pinafore. Presented in Broome High School's Community Auditorium. Tickets available at the door (cash or check) or call 583-2776, ext. 518. Military Concert Sat., March 10, 2 p.m. Free. Two ensembles with The Army Ground Forces Band-The Four Star Brass and The Quintessential Winds-will perform at the Chapman Cultural Center in a free public concert. Tickets are available by in-person pick-up only on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 28 and 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. New Artist Reception March 10, 1-3 p.m. The Carolina Foothills Artisan Center in Chesnee will have a reception to welcome its new artists and to introduce them to the community. Auditions: On Golden Pond Mon. & Tues., March 12 & 13, 7 p.m. This open audition by The Spartanburg Little Theatre for On Golden Pond calls for three men (30-75), one teen male (13-15), and two women (35-75). Auditions will consist of readings from the script in the David Reid Theatre at the Chapman Cultural Center. Rehearsals will begin immediately after casting, and production dates are May 4-6 and 11-13. Ceramics Inspired by Far Eastern Jars March 13-June 2, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. The work of the Chairman of the Clemson University Department of Art, Mike Vatalaro, is presented by the Spartanburg Art Museum. Vatalaro's work ranges from small and intimate to large and impressive. He uses a variety of techniques to create these works, most notably throwing on the potter's wheel, a technique inherent to traditional Asian forms. He uses a variety of clay bodies, from delicate, pure white porcelain to more durable stoneware that lends itself well to the creation of his larger forms. Most of Vatalaro's works are fired in atmospheric kilns, either wood or soda. Celebrities of Spartanburg Tues.-Sat., March 13-May 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reception and Gallery Talk: March 29, 5-7 p.m. The Spartanburg County Historical Association in collaboration with The Spartanburg Little Theatre presents this historically accurate exhibit about local celebrities of all kinds, including those who have passed through or visited the local community. Presented in the Spartanburg Regional History Museum at the Chapman Cultural Center. ArtWalk Thurs., March 15, 6-9 p.m. Free. The art museums and galleries in downtown Spartanburg stay open late on the third Thursday of each month so patrons can see what's new. At the Chapman Cultural Center, you can visit the Spartanburg Art Museum, the Artists' Guild of Spartanburg's gallery, and the student exhibits. Science Camps Fri., March 16 The Spartanburg Science Center will host two science camps for kids ages 6-11 on this teacher workday. The morning session, 9:30 a.m.-noon, is Simple Machines. Discover how simple machines make our lives easier, using six different types of machines: the screw, lever, inclined plane, wedge, pulley and wheel, and axel. The fee is $17 for members and $20 for non-members. The afternoon session, 1-4 p.m., is Inside-Out, which will be about the body and its many systems, such as sight and sound. The fee is $22 for members and $25 for non-members. Spartanburg History Hub Thurs., March 22, 7 p.m. Free. Martin Meek, preservation architect and winner in 2000 of the Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award for Historical Preservation, will share the process of gaining National Register of Historic Places status. He will use examples from his many successful applications to illustrate the process and will be happy to answer questions. Presented by the Spartanburg County Historical Association at the Chapman Cultural Center. Lunch & Learn Spartanburg Fri., March 23, 12:30 p.m. $5. Historian and author Bea Hill will share snapshots of women from diverse backgrounds in Spartanburg's history. Ms. Hill is editor of South of Main, which documents a part of Spartanburg that was changed as urban renewal re-shaped the neighborhood. Lunch & Learn Spartanburg is presented monthly by the Spartanburg County Historical Association. Music Sandwiched In Wed., March 28, 12:15 p.m. Free. On select Wednesdays, the Music Foundation of Spartanburg presents a free lunchtime live concert at Spartanburg's main library downtown. It is an ever-changing showcase of local musical talent. Bring your lunch or buy one there. DanSynergy IV Thurs., March 29, 7 p.m. In collaboration with Hub-Bub artist-in-residence Steve Snell, Ballet Spartanburg presents this 4th annual dance performance with new ballets that feature eclectic music and cutting-edge choreography. Presented in the David Reid Theatre at the Chapman Cultural Center. Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra Sat., March 31, 7 p.m. Presented by the Music Foundation of Spartanburg, the Orchestra will perform with George Li, a 16-year-old pianist of worldwide acclaim. Selections will include Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1, Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 (Eroica), and the US premiere of Tarrodi's Zephyros. In Twichell Auditorium at Converse College. $10-$35. Tickets: 596.9725.    Craig Denesha and Korey Manley will be showing their amazing Art at the West Main Artist Co-op on Art Walk for 5:30-9. Their work is titled "Blurred Edges" and is guarantee to excite you! Also, the Upstate Book Project will be held on March 23th at the Showroom from 7-9. Twenty artists have worked together to produce a book. Each Artist wrote 200 words and created an image that will go with their words. Should be fun and exciting to see.  In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the Spartanburg Little Theatre is presenting the engrossing and haunting Tony-award winning Titanic: The Musical, March 9-18 in the David W. Reid Theatre at the Chapman Cultural Center. Running for over 800 performances on Broadway, and the winner of the 1997 Tony-award for Best Musical, Titanic features 52 actors and singers playing over 100 different roles, from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class passengers, to Captain Smith, his officers and crew. "We really felt that this was the perfect time to stage this musical," says Jay Coffman, Executive Artistic Director of the Spartanburg Little Theatre. "It's an absolutely magnificent and beautiful musical and with the 100th year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we couldn't resist bringing this event to the stage." The musical, which does not follow the same love story as the well-known 1997 film Titanic, tells the story of the ill-fated voyage beginning at the boarding of the Titanic and ending on board the rescue ship Carpathia. Using the stories of dozens of real life figures, from the Astors and Guggenheims, to Murdoch, the ship's second in command, and Bruce Ismay, the owner of the White Star Lines, Titanic: The Musical brings a strong human element to one of the greatest maritime disasters of all time. "The individual stories are what make the story of the Titanic so fascinating," says Coffman. "It has been a unique and sometimes emotional experience for the cast to portray real-life characters, many of whom did not survive the sinking." A 24 foot high three-tiered set will serve to represent many different locations on the Titanic, from the Captain's bridge and the crow's nest, to the 1st class dining salon and the boat deck. A 40 foot long suspended mechanical deck will create the sinking effect that provides much of the drama of the second act. "It's a monumental production," says Coffman. "With beautiful costumes, a live orchestra, a massive set, and one of the most talented casts I've ever worked with, Titanic will be the theatre event of the year." Titanic: The Musical sets sail on March 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 8:00 pm and on March 11, 17, and 18 at 3:00 pm at the Chapman Cultural Center. Tickets are $25 for adults, $24 for seniors, and $17 for students. Call the Chapman Cultural Center box office at (864) 542-2787 or go to www.chapmanculturalcenter.org <http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org> for tickets.
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NON-PROFIT NEWS & EVENTS
Set Sail With Mobile Meals
8th Annual Land Cruise Raises Much Needed Funds
Mobile Meals of Spartanburg will host its eighth annual Land Cruise on Friday, March 9
at 7:00 p.m. at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, which is magically transformed
into a cruise ship. This year's theme "destination" is Grand Cayman Islands.
"Our decorations committee does such a tremendous job with creating a tropical ambience
for the evening, that guests leave the event feeling as if they have actually been to a
tropical paradise for a few hours," said Nan Cleveland, event chair.
The Mobile Meals Land Cruise includes live music from The Swingin' Medallions.
The evening also includes an exceptional array of five food buffets, complimentary cruise photos, silent and live auctions, game room, and much more! J M Smith Corporation
has been the presenting sponsor of the Land Cruise for all seven previous years and will
be again this year. WSPA 7 On Your Side is the media sponsor and Tom Crabtree,
news anchor with WSPA, will serve as the cruise director.
"The Mobile Meals Land Cruise is a wonderful night of dancing and dining, said Cleveland.
"All aspects of an actual cruise have been incorporated into the evening so guests get the
feel of actually boarding a cruise ship and then enjoying all of the activities and
entertainment that a real cruise affords."
Tickets are $60 per person or $1,000 for a reserved table of 10 (includes a complimentary beverage ticket for each seat). Tickets can be purchased at the Mobile Meals Office
or at www.mobile-meals.org. All proceeds benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg.
For more details, call 573-7684.
Annual Meeting: Drinks & Desserts
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
7pm
The Showroom
Join SPACE for Drinks and Desserts at the Showroom as we recognize important accomplishments in land conservation
in Spartanburg last year, including the presentation of our Volunteer of the Year and our guest speaker, Patrick McMillan.
We couldn't be more thrilled to have Patrick, and you can read more about him here: http://www.clemson.edu/public/expeditions/patrick/
This event is FREE and open to the public! Donations accepted.
Please RSVP here on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/events/229606283792200/), call us at 864.948.0000, or email amandakilbourne@spartanburgconservation.org.
Enjoy local libations and sweets from RJ Rockers and Cakehead Bakery while we celebrate SPACE's accomplishments over the past year. We will proudly present the recipient of the Harold O. Hatcher Volunteer of the Year award and thank the boy scouts who helped beautify our preserves with their Eagle projects. In addition, we'll recognize the many volunteers who helped to make 2011 one of our best years ever.
We are proud to announce that SCETV's Patrick McMillan will be joining us as our guest speaker for the evening. Patrick is the host, co-creator, and writer of the popular and award-winning ETV nature program Expeditions with Patrick McMillan. Over the past 15 years Patrick has worked as a professional naturalist, biologist and educator. His range of experience has concentrated on botany (plant science) though he is also well-respected through his work in ichthyology, herpetology, and mammalogy. Patrick is a professional naturalist, lecturer, and director of the Campbell Museum of Natural History at Clemson University. Read more about him here:http://www.expeditionswithpatrickmcmillan.com
The community will celebrate the opening of
a new outdoor public space downtown with a special street party on
Thursday, March 8.
Situated on West Main Street between two of downtown's most historic buildings - the
Masonic Temple and the Cantrell Wagon Co. building that today is home to Carriage
House Wines - the new public gathering spot is the result of a public-private partnership
between the City of Spartanburg, the Masonic Corporation, Upstate Forever, HubCulture,
and several private contributors who wish to remain anonymous.
Work began in January to transform what previously had been a grass-and-dirt alley into
a beautifully landscaped area with free public wi-fi and café-style seating. The City and
Upstate Forever are teaming up to tout the benefits of the space's permeable pavers, a
product that significantly filters storm water runoff.
The opening event will be from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. A 5 p.m. ribbon-cutting will
be preceded by comments from Mayor Junie White. Beverages and light refreshments
will be available, and local musician Noah Guthrie will perform. In addition, Hub City
Press will release its new book, "The Underground Guide to Spartanburg" at the event,
and there will be a book signing on the sidewalk in front of Hub City Bookshop. West
Main Street between Spring Street and Daniel Morgan Avenue will be blocked off
during the event.
The City hopes the space serves to meet a variety of needs, including as a site for small
events, and as a refuge from the bustle of surrounding urban life for lunch breaks and
simply relaxing and visiting with friends.
http://active-living.org/Tailgating-Reservation-Form.html
Contact Anne Hudak at ahudak@active-living.org or at 864.598.9638 or visit www.biketownspartanburg.org
SC WORKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS - no entry fee
March 2012
Renhill HR on Demand Recruitment Event
Friday, March 2, 2012
1pm - 3pm
Recruiting Inspectors for Spartanburg, Greer and Union
Express Employment Recruitment Event
Tuesday March 7, 2012
9am - 11am
Recruiting employees for various manufacturing positions
Employer Workshop
Get the 101 on using SCWORKS.ORG
March 28, 2012
9:00 AM
Is your company in need of workforce assistance? Contact Johnnie-Lynn Crosby, Regional Business Services Manager, SC Works Upstate @ 562-4184
Visit scworks.org to check out job postings
SC Works Upstate
Bringing Employers and Job Seekers Together
jcrosby@scworksupstate.com
Office: 864-562-4184
Cell: 864-809-8704
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BUSINESS NEWS
 Located at 174 East Main Street, in the former Bishop Furniture, the Plaza currently showcases 34 artisans all from the Carolinas. Beautiful handcrafted items, one of a kind designer jewelry, original art, dyed silks, gourmet food items, teas, soaps, candles, painted glassware and china, wood turnings, glass creations, pottery, pet sweaters, wraps, wormy chestnut tables, embroidered linens as well as other unique and beautiful items line the 10,000 sq. ft. store. Our current hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm and on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Beginning March 10th, there will be variety of creative workshops held each Saturday (details below). The Plaza will also host events honoring International Woman's Day (March 8th), St. Patrick's Day as well as many other holidays. Broadway Café should be open at the end of February and will be featuring healthy as well as delicious lunches and breakfasts. We will then be open from 7:30 AM Monday-Saturday. Please consider this our personal invitation to you, your family, friends, associates and members to come and visit us at 174 East Main St across from the Denny's park. We thank you in advance for sharing this information with all interested parties. Look us up on our web site www.plazaonmain.com or visit us on Facebook but most importantly, come in and celebrate the new center for local talent in Spartanburg at the Plaza On Main!  
This special bouquet of ten tulips is normally sold for $34.00 but because the Plaza wants you have a reason to tiptoe, tap or tear in, they are offering these tulips for only $19.99 in a fit of March Madness! The tulips are not the ordinary grocery store variety. They are long stemmed, locally grown,
long lasting and have very vibrant hues. Bring spring home with these special flowers.
  Did you hear the news? The Hub City Delivery App is now available & FREE to download!
You can now order from your iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch without having to wait until you can get to your computer! Order your favorite Spartanburg dishes from anywhere,
anytime! 
You asked for workshops, and we are listening! Tree house on a Saucer: This workshop is hosted by friend, and local artist, Joan Wheatley. March 22nd, 6:30pm
How it works: Students will start with a saucer and then create a one-of-kind whimsical tree house. These creations will be a perfect fit for your fairy garden or as a stand-alone tree house. They houses are easy and fun to make, and best of all, no experience is required! All supplies are included and all of the participants will get a little fairy to go with their creation.
Cost for the workshop: The cost of the workshop is $35.00/person. This includes all that is needed to make your tree house except a couple of small items that you will need to bring with you. You will need to bring the following items: Scissors, tweezers and a small container of tacky glue. The tacky glue can be found at Michael's- a 4 ounce bottle will be plenty. If I want to participate what do I do?: If you would like to join us March 22nd @ 6:30 pm, promptly email us at theurbanplantersc@gmail.com The workshop will be limited to 10 spaces. Don't worry, if you don't make this class, we will be doing other workshops in the coming months. Once we have confirmed your space for the workshop you can mail a check to our store, stop in and pay the $35.00 or call us and we can process your payment over the phone. Remember, space is limited, so act now if you would like to join us. The workshop is open to adults and/or children. If you sign up for the class and for some reason cannot participate, don't worry, you have not lost your money. We will reserve your spot in the next class. You will be put on the list before anyone else is added to be sure that you get your space. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more workshops coming up in the very near future!! The Urban Planter 916 E Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-804-6256 theurbanplantersc@gmail.com M-F 10am-6pm Sat. 10am-5pm
Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Urban-Planter/204460606293297 
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Education
 Wofford College March Events Lectures Thursday, March 1 - 11 a.m., McMillan Theater, Campus Life Building Lecture on Privacy Issues Today Speaker: Professor Albert Scherr, Franklin Pierce Law Center Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Teaching Theater, Franklin W. Olin Building Writer Series: Bret Lott Bret Lott is the bestselling author of 13 books, most recently the novel Dead Low Tide. His honors include being named Fulbright Senior American Scholar and writer-in-residence to Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv, Israel; speaking on Flannery O'Connor at the White House; and being appointed a member of the National Council on the Arts. He and his wife, Melanie, live in Hanahan, S.C. Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 4 p.m, Burwell Bldg. Faculty Talk by James Bednar - "Fear, Hope, and Impurely Epistemic Goals" Monday, March 12, 4 p.m. in Olin Theater Speaker: Professor Jorge Cańizares-Esguerra (a special guest of the Lewis P. Jones Professor). Tuesday, March 13 at 11am in Leonard Auditorium Women in Academia Panel Discussion Moderator: President Dunlap Panelists: Jameica Hill; Betsy Fleming , Converse College President; Linda Powers; Lizabeth Zack, USC Upstate Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 8 p.m. African/African American Studies Program Series Speaker: Douglas A. Blackmon, Pulitzer Prize author of Slavery by Another Name Leonard Auditorium, Main Building Douglas Blackmon has written extensively about the American quandary of race, exploring the integration of schools during his childhood in a Mississippi Delta farm town, lost episodes of the Civil Rights movement, and the dilemma of how a contemporary society should grapple with a troubled past. Many of his stories in The Wall Street Journal have explored the interplay of wealth, corporate conduct and racial segregation. Slavery by Another Name received the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for general non-fiction. It also received the 2009 American Book Award, the 2009 Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Non-fiction Book Prize, and the 2008 Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights Book Award, among others. It appeared on The New York Times Bestseller List in both hardcover and paperback editions. As the Journal's senior national correspondent since 2009, Blackmon has written about many of the biggest developments in American life, including the 2010 midterm elections, the rise of the Tea Party movement, the 2012 presidential campaigns, and the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. His work on the BP disaster, along with a team of other Journal reporters and editors, was a finalist for another Pulitzer Prize, for national reporting, in 2011. The BP coverage was awarded the 2011 New York Association of Publishers prize for investigative reporting. Monday, March 19, 2012, Montgomery Room, Burwell Bldg. Revolutionary War Roundtable of the Backcountry: "A Passel of Hate - Brother against Brother, Neighbor against Neighbor in the Carolina Backcountry of 1780" -
Speaker, Joe Epley (Dinner: 6:30-7:15 p.m., Program: 7:15-8 p.m. (Need to arrive no later than 7 p.m.)
Cost of dinner and program is $23. Program only $5. RSVP to Juanita Pesaro at pesarojb@wofford.edu or 864-597-4207. Joe Epley is the author of the book A Passel of Hate. Cost of dinner and program is $23. Program only $5. RSVP to Juanita Pesaro at pesarojb@wofford.edu or 864-597-4207. Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 11 a.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building Department of Economic Lectures Speaker, Dr. Peter Klein, University of Missouri Economics Professor Klein is associate professor of applied social sciences and director of the McQuinn Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at the University of Missouri. He also holds positions at the University of Missouri's Truman School of Public Affairs and the Norwegian School of Econ mics and Business Administration. Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 4 p.m., Burwell Bldg. Faculty Talk by Mark Byrnes, "The Great Debate: Radio, Public Opinion, and American Involvement in World War II, 1939-1941" Foreign Films Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Teaching Theater, Franklin W. Olin Building The Hedgehog (Le hérisson
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Teaching Theater, Franklin W. Olin Building Ladrón que roba a Ladrón Music Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 7 p.m. Leonard Auditorium, Main Building Nicholas Goluses One of America's most sought-after guitarists, Goluses is professor of guitar at the Eastman School of Music, where he has received the Eisenhart Award for Excellence, and is currently co-chair of the strings department. Saturday, March 17, 2012, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., AAAS Room, Burwell Building William Walker Memorial Shape-Note Singing An annual regional singing from the hymnals Sacred Harp and Christian Harmony, where shape note singers from throughout the Southeast gather to pay tribute to Spartanburg native William "Singin' Billy" Walker (1809-1875), the man who first brought musical literacy to remote country churches around the South The memorial singing is free and open to the public. Monday, March 19, 2012, 7 p.m. Leonard Auditorium, Main Building Shon Boublil Shon Boublil, born in Tel Aviv and a Canadian citizen, is considered internationally to be one of the finest young concert guitar soloists performing today. Women History Month Events Wofford World Leaders Alumni Speaker Series Tuesday, March 6 @7pm * Phase V, Room 113, The Village Jil Littlejohn ('01), Greenville City Councilwoman - youngest member on the council and recognized by Ebony Magazine as a Top Young Leader under 30 in 2009. Miss Representation Film Screening and Discussion Thursday, March 8 @7pm * Olin Teaching Theater, F.W. Olin Building Exploring media's Misrepresentation and gender stereotypes of women Miss Understood Chalkboard Project March 8 - outside of Olin Teaching Theater, F.W. Olin Building, @7pm March 9-27 - Sandor Teszler Library Portico March 27 - Montgomery Room, Burwell Building @4pm A display of images and words that combat gender stereotypes Women in Academia Panel Discussion Tuesday, March 13 @11am * Leonard Auditorium, Main Building Women Professor and President panelists from Wofford College, USC Upstate, and Converse College.
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Health Care
Surviving Stroke: A Support Group
Monday, March 19
6-7 p.m.
Regional Outpatient Center
Family Medicine Conference Room-Fifth Floor
This support group is for stroke survivors, their families or other support persons. It helps people learn more about stroke, share their experiences about stroke, and become inspired to move forward after their stroke. Call 560-2132 for more information.
Grief Support Group
Tuesdays, March 20-April 24
6-7:30 p.m.
Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home
Grief support groups provide a safe and supportive environment to talk about thoughts, feelings, and to find support. The groups meet for six weeks. To register, call 560-5641.
Colon Health and Why It's Important
Tuesday, March 20
6:30 p.m., light supper provided
Community Center
Caroline Brown, PA-C, of Gastroenterology Associates, will lead the discussion on why colonoscopies are so important and the risk factors of colon cancer. Register online for this free event.
Is Cancer a Preventable Disease?
Thursday, April 12
12-1 p.m., lunch provided
Community Center
Colin Curran, M.D., of Palmetto Hematology Oncology, will discuss some of the risk factors for common types of cancer. Can some cancers be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle? Join us and find out.
Register online for this free event.
Dr. Daniel Dahlhausen of Pickens, SC has been named Hospice Care of South Carolina's 2011 Medical Director of the year. Dr. Dahlhausen has served as the Medical Director for Hospice Care of South Carolina's Pickens County office since 2005, during which time the organization has been able to reach out to many residents in need of end of life services. After completing his undergraduate degree from Kent State University and Master's Degree at the University of Virginia, Dr. Dahlhausen went on to obtain his Medical Degree from Wright State University. He then went on to complete his residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center.
Dr. Dahlhausen is Board Certified in Family Medicine and is a practicing physician
at Cannon Family Practice in Pickens.
Dr. Dahlhausen was nominated by the staff of Hospice Care of South Carolina who felt his hard work and loyalty to the community deserved recognition. He is known throughout the Pickens and Oconee communities as being a physician dedicated to the care of anyone in need. He always goes above and beyond for his patients to ensure the care needed is received. He is an advocate for hospice and those facing end of life care decisions. "Dr. Dahlhausen has been an integral piece of the quality care we are able to provide to patients and their families. He truly knows what it means to be a patient advocate and we are fortunate to have him as a member of our care team", states Dawn-Michele Teachey, Chief Executive Office,
Hospice Care of South Carolina.
Dr. Dahlhausen, his family, office staff, local community members, and the staff of Hospice Care of South Carolina presented this award to him at a celebration held at DunBurks Premiere Event Center in Easley, South Carolina on January 26, 2012. "This award is a great honor and is shared with the wonderful team I work with here in Pickens County", stated Dr. Dahlhausen upon receiving the award. Dr. Dahlhausen's wife, Betty Dahlhausen, was also recognized for always being supportive of his role with Hospice Care of South Carolina. Joy Workman, Community Relations Liaison with Hospice Care of South Carolina stated, "The nominations for Dr. Dahlhausen were a true testament of his character. It is an honor to work with him."
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