Inman plans Halloween fun and live music on Mill Street
The city of Inman will offer a weekend of fall festivities, beginning Friday, Oct. 23, with live music and continuing Saturday with its annual Halloween celebration.
The fall edition of Music on Mill will feature The Piedmont Boys performing from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, Boo on Mill will take place from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring trick-or-treating, a costume contest open to all ages, a children’s activity zone and other family-friendly activities.
The events offer residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy live entertainment and Halloween fun in downtown Inman. For more information click here.
Ballet Spartanburg to open season with ‘Cinderella’
Ballet Spartanburg opens its season Oct. 23-25 with Cinderella, a timeless fairy tale brought to life through dance and Prokofiev’s iconic score. The full-length production features 21 professional company artists, more than 60 young dancers and more than 100 costumes. The production is led by Artistic Director Lona Gomez.
Audiences are invited to step into the magic of the royal ball as Ballet Spartanburg presents this classic story for all ages. Purchase tickets at www.balletspartanburg.org/ events/402/cinderella.
Spartanburg Methodist College receives record $1.1 million estate gift
Spartanburg Methodist College has received an approximately $1.1 million planned gift from the estate of the late Billy Wood, marking the largest planned gift in the college’s history. The donation continues a legacy of generosity shared by Wood and his late wife, Betty, who supported the college for nearly five decades.
The couple began giving to SMC in 1977 after Wood, through his work with Duke Energy, became familiar with the college and its commitment to students. Over the years, they contributed nearly $1.5 million to the institution, along with supporting other community causes. The estate gift will be used where the college’s needs are greatest, helping fund its mission of putting students first.
Spartanburg Philharmonic plans three days of music, from luncheon to youth concert
The Spartanburg Philharmonic will offer three days of musical events Oct. 23-25, giving Upstate residents opportunities to enjoy live performances, meet guest musicians and support young artists.
The weekend begins Friday, Oct. 23, with the Music Lovers Luncheon at the Piedmont Club. Attendees can enjoy lunch and a conversation with guitarists Thomas Flippin and Christopher Mallett ahead of a performance of Confluence. Philharmonic Music Director John Young Shik Concklin also will participate. The luncheon includes the Piedmont Club’s dessert bar.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the orchestra will present “Red, White, and Shades of Blue,” featuring a program that spans American musical traditions. Selections include George Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Duke Ellington’s Black, Brown, and Beige. The concert also will feature the debut of John Moody’s The Open Road, with pianist Joe Davidian, and Chris Brubeck’s Confluence, a double concerto for classical and blues guitar.
The weekend concludes Sunday, Oct. 25, with the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s fall concert. All three youth orchestras will perform in a program lasting approximately 70 minutes, highlighting young musicians from the community.
Tickets and additional information about the events are available at spartanburgphilharmonic.org.
ReGenesis Health Care awarded more than $2.4 million in grant funding
ReGenesis Health Care has received more than $2.4 million in grant funding to expand access to health care and strengthen services for patients throughout the region. The funding includes $1,198,316 through South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program and $1,224,500 through the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund.
The rural health funding will support three initiatives: expanding remote patient monitoring for patients managing chronic conditions, upgrading health information technology and equipping a mobile medical center to provide dental services in underserved communities. The opioid recovery grant will expand treatment options and related services for individuals with opioid use disorder. Together, the grants total $2,422,816 and will help ReGenesis improve access to care and address community health needs.
Run, Walk, Wag 5K supports Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center
The Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center will host its annual Run, Walk, Wag 5K on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Duncan Park in Spartanburg.
The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will welcome participants and their pets for a morning of fitness and community fun. Following the race, attendees can enjoy food trucks, vendors and a pet costume contest.
Proceeds from the fundraiser support the Pet Resource Center’s programs, including its pet food pantry, low-cost veterinary services and pet adoption efforts.
Pets are welcome to join the event. Registration is required for those participating in the 5K race; you can register here.
Spartanburg County employers pledge 2,000 work-based learning opportunities
Spartanburg County employers have committed to creating 2,000 work-based learning opportunities for students by summer 2027. The announcement came during the third annual plEDGE Signing Day, where employers, community organizations and K-12 and college representatives gathered to support career development for local students.
The commitment includes 1,000 internships for high school students and another 1,000 for college students. Organizers also unveiled TheSpartanEdge.com, an online portal designed to connect students with work-based learning opportunities.
Broadway Season Opens in Spartanburg With ‘The Wiz’
Broadway in Spartanburg will launch its third season with Nederlander Productions on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with a performance of The Wiz at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
The musical reimagines the classic story of “The Wizard of Oz” with a soundtrack blending soul, gospel, rock and 1970s funk as Dorothy and her companions travel along the Yellow Brick Road.The upcoming season also includes Riverdance 30 — The New Generation and Beetlejuice. Season tickets start at $40 per show.
For tickets and additional information, visit Broadway in Spartanburg.
All Hallow’s Eve celebration at Walnut Grove
Step into the past at Walnut Grove during the Spartanburg County Historical Association’s annual All Hallows’ Eve celebration Oct. 24 from 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating in historic buildings, a dog costume contest, colonial toys, candle-making and hayrides. As the sun sets, the event takes a spookier turn with ghost stories around the fire, s’mores, candlelit cemetery walks and other Halloween activities.
For more information visit https://www.spartanburghistory.org/all-hallows-eve.
Josh Lee Memorial 5K rescheduled
The 11th annual Josh Lee Memorial 5K will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at 9 a.m. at USC Upstate’s G.B. Hodge Center. Rescheduled due to weather, the race honors four student-athletes lost in an accident 11 years ago.
Proceeds benefit the Josh Lee Memorial Scholarship. Registration is $35 at runsignup.com.
CONA celebrates Spartanburg location with ribbon cutting
Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates recently celebrated its Spartanburg location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The practice provides specialized care for bone, joint and spine conditions, with fellowship-trained surgeons, on-site imaging and same-day urgent care available across three locations in the region. The Spartanburg office is located at 1330 Boiling Springs Road, Suite 1600.
