Annual meeting of the Metropolitan Arts Council recaps ‘best year’
This year’s annual Metropolitan Arts Council meeting and the TD Bank Business and The Arts Partnership Awards was done a little differently.
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In a summer of protests, downtown Greenville is a rallying point for activists
There have been 64 protests filed with the city of Greenville since June 1.
Short fiction guru George Singleton breaks out his greatest hits in ‘You Want More’
Full of absurd, off-the-wall stories about everyday people doing the best they can, George Singleton’s “You Want More: Selected Stories” is a greatest-hits album from the mad king of short fiction.
‘Friction points’ emerge in Greenville’s proposed tree ordinance
A proposed tree ordinance that would require developers to replace every tree that they take down while also protecting the city’s heritage trees has hit a few snarls.
The Long Intermission: How The Warehouse Theatre is surviving COVID-19
The professional theater has lost an estimated $400,000 in revenue as a result of the coronavirus, according to producing artistic director Mike Sablone.
Award-winning furniture designer credits her success to Greenville’s Fine Arts Center
Stine, who attended the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, says she loves furniture design because it’s a blend of art and design.
Furman suspends Kappa Alpha fraternity after COVID-19 spread at unauthorized parties
The Kappa Alpha fraternity at Furman University has been suspended from campus for at least four years after the fraternity hosted a pair of parties in August that resulted in dozens of students testing positive for COVID-19.
Pioneer Black educator featured in Canvas Tower mural
Australian visual artist Guido van Helten spent five weeks and 704 hours panting the walls of the BB&T office building in downtown Greenville.
OLLI at Furman to hold virtual classes; registration open through Sept. 14
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University is now accepting students for its fall classes, which begin virtually Sept. 14 and run through Nov. 13.
Local artists named Brandon Fellows at Greenville Center for Creative Arts
The 12-month Brandon Fellowship aims to develop emerging artists who represent the diversity of the Greenville community.
Russell Stall learns the art of making guitars
Greenville City Councilman Russell Stall made a great many cutting boards before becoming a luthier.
Greenville thrives as cycling mecca
Greenville is quickly becoming known as a cycling mecca, drawing cyclists as tourists and potential residents to the area.
Art & Light Gallery owner collaborates with Pittsburgh artist on new exhibit
Two creatives who've never met in person have collaborated on a new exhibit that debuts Sept.1 at Art & Light Gallery in Greenville.
Creative arts building renamed in honor of local philanthropist
GCCA unveiled new signage for the building, proclaiming it the Linda Quinn Furman Building, on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
City of Greenville extends face mask ordinance
61-day extension was unanimously approved by Greenville City Council