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Abbey Elmore Band to Play Free Concert in Spartanburg, SC

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Abbey Elmore BandThe Abbey Elmore Band, a popular pop/rock band of Spartanburg, will be the musical guest at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, June 5, for the venue’s weekly Sundays Unplugged event. This free live concert will start at 2 p.m. and end at 4 p.m.

Fronted by Abbey Elmore, the band strives to deliver a memorable experience, from live shows to listening on your iPhone. The band and its original music are a cross between modern day pop and old school rock ‘n’ roll, producing a very unique alternative sound. Its members are Elmore, Tyler Tullis, Nick Wells, and Donnie Elmore. To sample the band’s music, please visit online: ReverbNation.com/TheAbbeyElmoreBand.

Every Sunday afternoon, 1-5 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center hosts Sundays Unplugged, an event where patrons can enjoy local arts and culture in a no-stress and no-cost environment. In addition to the free concert, Spartanburg Art Museum, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery, and The John F. Green Spartanburg Science Center are all open.

South Carolina singer/songwriter Jeremy Willis in concert

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Spartanburg, SC, singer/songwriter Jeremy Willis will be in concert at Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg Sunday, May 29, 2-4 p.m. as part of the venue’s weekly Sundays Unplugged program. The public is invited to enjoy the live music at no cost.

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Willis started his music career in church performing at the age of 8. By 15, he had performed on the stage at the Carolina Opry. As a teenager, he was a self-proclaimed band geek. After graduating high school, Willis enlisted in the Navy, where he was in the Triple Threat Company and director of the Naval Band. Since then, he has continued to write his own music and perform publicly. His more recent accomplishments include performances at many local restaurants, entertainment venues, and television shows. He has played at Chapman many times. His music is often said to resemble that of James Taylor, Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty, and Chris Cornell. For details about Willis and to sample his music, please visit ReverbNation.com/JeremyWillis.

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Whitney Lane Concert Benefiting The Carolinas Leadership Academy

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Want to Know about Tiny House Living?

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Guest post by Joel Allen, featured on Speakers International for topics including tiny houses, media training and other communications.

joelYou’ve heard about the tiny house movement. Maybe you’ve seen TV shows like Tiny House Nation or Tiny House Hunters. You’re no doubt aware that the traditional American dream of a roomy, multi-bedroom home is not as attractive (or affordable) to Millennials as it was to previous generations. But you probably haven’t heard how local and state governments around the country are (belatedly) responding to the revolution in downsized living by altering zoning laws and building codes. Or how aging Baby Boomers are waking up to the advantages of tiny house living in retirement. Or how some activists see the smaller house trend as a potential solution to homelessness.

I’m Joel Allen, a seasoned broadcast journalist who’s done more than just research and report on the tiny house movement. I’m living it. My wife and I made the transition from 2,000 square feet, three bedrooms and a two-car garage to less than 400 square feet, one miniature bedroom and no garage. And we love it.

We’ve learned a few things about the pros and cons of tiny house living and we’re not saying it’s entirely easy. But I’d be happy to share with your group or company some of what we now know about the ins and outs of a downsized life and maybe I can help open your eyes to the huge benefits of a tiny house.

Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration

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Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration

Date: December 4, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Production by Anita Singleton-Prather and The Gullah Kinfolk in historic Beaufort, South Carolina, at the University of South Carolina Beaufort campus Center for the Arts. The evening includes a taste of Gullah soul food buffet, artist showcase and marketplace, full stage musical with Aunt Pearlie Sue and Gullah Kinfolk: Christmas Wish Freedom Coming.

Gullah Christmas art by Diane Britton Dunham

Gullah Christmas art by Diane Britton Dunham

Meet Diane Britton Dunham and many more featured artists exhibiting before the show. Sample local Gullah foods and mingle with local chefs.

Freedom Coming is a significant performance that shares the Sea Island Gullah tradition with audiences in a new way, performed by Anita Singleton-Prather and her singing ensemble The Gullah Kinfolk from Beaufort, South Carolina.aunt pearlie sue

It is Christmas 1860, the last Christmas before the Civil War begins. The scene is a Sea Island slave cabin where enslaved Africans are anticipating Christmas day and talking about freedom. Gullah songs and storytelling include everything from spirituals, work songs and play songs to rhythmic, foot stomping ring shout songs that are unique to the Gullah praise house traditions.DSC_9314

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Book tickets at this link or call the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce 843-986-1102 to reserve your tickets for the Gullah performance, feast and art show or to arrange a weekend tour including history, culture and entertainment. Tickets are $35 at the door, $30 advance and $10 for children. Special group rates are available.

Meet the Most Read Author in South Carolina

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Wilson Casey is called the MOST-READ writer from the Carolinas with over a yard of traditionally published works and nationally syndicated column in over 500 papers!

Wilson Casey, a.k.a. The Trivia Guy, is one of the world’s foremost trivia aficionados and professional fact-checkers, researchers and content providers with a syndicated column, an award-winning website (TriviaGuy.com), and a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest running (thirty hours) radio trivia broadcast in which he correctly identified the answers to 3,333 consecutive trivia questions.

Current events in Spartanburg, SC include:

October 22 Roast of retiring Lou Parris

November 7 Ruritan Club regional Meeting

January 14 Author talk

Ask us for details or to schedule him for your event.

Did You Know the Last Train Robber in America Died in 2012 in Spartanburg, SC?

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AUTHOR TALK and Luncheon
Tue Sep 22, 12:05 pmWilson CaseyWilson Casey
Trinity United Methodist Church
626 Norwood St, Spartanburg, SC

All Are Welcome!

$7.00 lunch tickets and reservations may be obtained by contacting church office: (864) 585-4884.bedlam

Wilson Casey will be speaking about the true train robbing story, the subject of his latest book. BEDLAM ON THE WEST VIRGINIA RAILS. Copies will be available for purchase and autographed inscription. $19.99 (cash or check).

Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails:
(True Crime)

A Point of View Exhibit Features Elise Wood/Chris Barreto

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July Events of Guinness World Record Holder WILSON CASEY

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Not just Trivia,
but Trivia with the Guinness World Record Holder!Wilson Casey

With over a yard of traditionally published works and a nationally syndicated column that reaches millions, perhaps the most read writer from the Carolinas!

Mon Jul 13 Noon, Author Reading, followed by book signing, Barnes Noble, Spartanburg, SC

Tue Jul 14 12:15 pm, Featured Speaker, Spartanburg Downtown Rotary Luncheon, Piedmont Club

Wed Jul 15, 10 am, TV Guest on Your Carolina with Jack and Megan, WSPA Channel 7

Fri Jul 24, 12:30 pm, Lunch and Learn: Last Train Robber, Chapman Center, Historical Assn.

Wed Jul 29, 4 pm, Author Signing various works, Barnes Noble, Spartanburg

National bookings, Liz Mitchell, Speakers International, (843) 902-4799

 

Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails

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Not just Trivia,
but Trivia with the Guinness World Record Holder!
Wilson Casey

bedlamBedlam on the West Virginia Rails: (True Crime)
Author: Wilson Casey

Last Train Robber in America
Died in 2012 Spartanburg, SC
Wilson Casey knew him!

Check out his Tell All New Book!
Head Bandit Firsthand Account!

He never meant to rob a moving train, nor get gunned down near the President of the U.S. It really happened.

Other history works are dead WRONG claiming Jesse James or Butch Cassidy

Tune In Radio 105.7 fm and 910 am Author Interview on the SOURCE for Spartanburg!
Fri Mar 20: Approx 8:00 am

Or listen live streaming via the internet.

Book Signing Event Sat Mar 21: 3:00 – 7 pm
Barnes and Noble, Spartanburg, SC.

FREE Calendar with Bedlam Book Purchase,
$15 Value While Supplies Last! (Directions)

Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails: (True Crime)
Author: Wilson Casey
Format: Paperback
Publish Date: Mar 16, 2015
ISBN-10: 1626198934
ISBN-13: 9781626198937
List Price:$19.99

Contact us to schedule speaking at your location.