Ballet Spartanburg to present ‘The Nutcracker’ with live orchestra
Ballet Spartanburg will bring its annual production of “The Nutcracker” to the stage Dec. 11-13, accompanied by live music from the Spartanburg Philharmonic.
The holiday classic will be performed at Twichell Auditorium in Spartanburg, combining ballet and orchestral music for a seasonal presentation. The production offers audiences an opportunity to experience the beloved holiday tradition through live dance and music.
For performance times and ticket information, visit https://www.balletspartanburg.org.
Caffeinated Conversations to explore Woodruff’s growth
Woodruff’s downtown development and expanding recreational amenities will be the focus of an upcoming Caffeinated Conversations event featuring City Manager Lee Bailey.
The event will offer attendees an opportunity to hear about current projects and what’s ahead for the city, including development surrounding Riverbend Athletic Complex.
Caffeinated Conversations is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Knowledge Perk Coffee, 578 N. Church St., Suite A.
Registration information for this event is available at https://web.onespartanburginc.com/atlas/events/10647/details
Spartanburg Little Theatre to present ‘Clue: Live on Stage’ Nov. 13 - 15
Spartanburg Little Theatre will present “Clue: Live on Stage” Nov. 13 - 15 at Chapman Cultural Center, offering seven performances of the murder-mystery comedy over two weekends.
Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14; and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15.
The production will be staged at Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St. in Spartanburg. Tickets and performance information are available at https://ci.ovation tix.com/35984/production/1284372. For questions about tickets or seating, contact the box office at 864-542-2787.
SYP & Social to connect Young Professionals at ArtWalk
Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP) will host a special SYP & Social during November’s ArtWalk, inviting young professionals to connect with one another and explore Spartanburg’s arts community.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Artists Collective Spartanburg.
Registration information for this event is available at https://web.onespartanburginc.com/atlas/events/10645/details
United Way of the Piedmont launches annual fall food drive
As the holiday season approaches, United Way of the Piedmont is inviting community members to help stock local food pantry shelves through its annual Fall Food Drive.
The drive supports local families experiencing food insecurity by providing resources during a season often centered on gathering around the table. Community members can fill a physical food box through Nov. 13 to help provide food for families in need. Visit www.uwpiedmont.org/fallfooddrive.
Broome High School breaks ground on new weight room facility
Spartanburg School District 3 broke ground Oct. 21 on a new 6,000-square-foot weight room facility at Gettys D. Broome High School.
The facility will feature 24 weight stations, providing students with additional space and equipment for strength training and athletic performance. The project also includes 76 parking spaces.
The groundbreaking comes as Broome High School celebrates its 50th anniversary. Construction is expected to be completed in time for the 2027-28 school year.
Harper General Contractors and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture are partnering on the project.
Two Dorman graduates named U.S. Presidential Scholars
Two graduates of Dorman High School’s Class of 2026 have been selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating high school seniors.
Melissa Chanes and Michael Depra were recognized for their academic achievements as part of the prestigious national program.
The honor is a source of pride for Dorman High School and Spartanburg County School District 6, which congratulated the students on their accomplishments.
