Netflix creates $5.4M scholarship to honor Anderson native
Washington D.C.'s Howard University will offer a full four-year scholarship for students of the performing arts through Netflix's donation in honor of late Anderson native Chadwick Boseman.
Richland County seeking artists to illustrate children’s book
The county is searching for artists to illustrate Tessa’s Tale, a children’s story featuring a fish whose adventures educate young readers about stormwater pollution. The activity book will feature 6 original illustrations.
Erwin and Coach Harkes talk about leadership
Endeavor's next Collaborators and Cocktails speaker series will feature Erwin Creates and Greenville Triumph founder Joe Erwin, along with Greenville Triumph SC head coach John Harkes at 5 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Endeavor offices.
Upstate Weekend: Sarah Jarosz, Old Time Fiddling Convention
Some of the greats of bluegrass and ‘nu-grass’ will be showing up on Upstate marquees this fall, starting with next Monday’s performance of four-time Grammy Award-winner Sarah Jarosz and some champion fiddlers from clos
Architects hand $111M conference center plans to city
LS3P and LNM Architects have passed the torch back to the city of Greenville. Plans for the $111 million conference center would give the city more sellable event space than Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Savannah or Chattanooga, Tenn.
SC receives bonus $15M to film new series, movies
South Carolina is doubling down on its investments in the state’s film industry – at least for this year. Thanks to an overflow of admissions tax revenue, state legislature has given the S.C. Film Commission an extra $
Skilled Trades Alliance partners with NGU
The Skilled Trades Alliance, a startup nonprofit organization in Greenville, has partnered with North Greenville University to provide internship opportunities to NGU's marketing, management and digital art/communications students.
Photography exhibit highlighting children with a disability premieres online Sunday
The 2021 LOOK! Photography exhibit, featuring glimpses into the lives of children and young people living with a disability or chronic health condition, will celebrate its 2021 online premiere on Sunday.
Upstate Weekend: Salsa at Sunset
Some say summer ends with Labor Day, but Upstate International and Pura Alegría might say it concludes with salsa instead. The last installment of Salsa at Sunset will feature live Latin music, a free dance lesson and hours of kicks.
Artisphere attracts record sales for artists
Artisphere 2021’s return to Greenville’s South Main Street brought with it an estimated economic impact of $2 million, according to festival planners. Artists also saw record sales despite social distancing and size restrictions.
Grant to help fund new S.C. Philharmonic middle school program
A $10,000 grant from the S.C. Arts Commission will fund Phil the Music, debuting this year in Richland County School District One. The Philharmonic will also receive a $37,013 grant for the next 3 years to support day-to-day operations.
Arcadia Publishing acquires Commonwealth Editions
Arcadia Publishing’s summer reading list just got a little bigger. The history and local interest publisher in Mount Pleasant has acquired Commonwealth Editions, a regional publisher of adult and children’s books. Commo