Cultural events and opportunities abound for public enjoyment during the summer at Chapman Cultural Center. New exhibitions, performances, and public events in the performing and visual arts, history, and science are planned for June, July, and August in summer 2015.

June

Spartanburg Music History | through Nov. 1

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) is taking a long look back at local music through November 1 with its current exhibition Spartanburg Music History. Learn about Spartanburg’s role in producing nationally acclaimed musicians, historic venues, and more. This display is located in Spartanburg Regional History Museum’s rotating exhibition space at Chapman Cultural Center. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

Furnace and Flame exhibition | through July 5

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) is showcasing 50 years worth of contemporary glass art by an array of talented artists through July 5 at Chapman Cultural Center. The exhibition, Furnace and Flame, offers viewers opportunities to engage with one of the world’s most contemporary, fragile, and diverse art forms. Artists Kate Vogel and John Littleton curated the exhibition and have their works featured alongside works by Dean Allison, Rick Beck, Alex Bernstein, Kate Bernstein, William Bernstein, Jennifer Bueno, Thor Bueno, David Chatt, Shane Fero, Robert Gardner, Robert Levin, and Harvey Littleton. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 582-7616.

The Kaplan Collection exhibition | through July 5

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) features nearly 150 vintage perfume bottles in its current exhibition The Kaplan Collection at Chapman Cultural Center. The bottles are part of Jay and Pamela Kaplan’s collection made from important American glass houses such as Steuben, Cambridge, Frye, and Imperial. Most bottles were manufactured between 1924 and 1929, when Art Deco was the signature style in decorative arts throughout America and Europe. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 582-7616.

Student Galleries exhibition | through July 4

The Student Galleries at Chapman Cultural Center showcase the best of student artwork from across Spartanburg County as part of its award-winning arts education program. Through July 4, patrons can view photography from by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.

Artists’ Guild exhibition: Anthony & Dice | June 1-27

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg presents the works of local artists each month in its gallery at Chapman Cultural Center. For June, patrons may enjoy the oil paintings of Monta Anthony and the eclectic paintings and photography of Brandi Dice. A free public reception will be held during ArtWalk on Thursday, June 18, 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 764-9568.

Music Sandwiched In: Fayssoux McLean | June 3

Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) presents local musical artist Fayssoux McLean during its free Music Sandwiched In concert on Thursday, June 3, 12:15-1 p.m., at the Spartanburg County Library Headquarters in downtown Spartanburg. The public is invited to bring their lunch to this free concert. Music Sandwiched In concerts are normally held twice monthly during the cultural season, fall through spring. For more information, please call (864) 948-9020.

Summer in the ’60s: Part I | June 3

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) presents Summer in the ’60s, a three-part series highlighting major American events throughout the 1960s using music of the decade as a historical marker, at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters in downtown Spartanburg. Jack Fisher, an American Bandstand Dancer and ’60s Rock & Roll disc jockey, will host this trip down memory lane as participants relive one of the most influential decades in history. Topics from the 1960s will include the unpopular Vietnam War, assassinations of major American figures, the escalating Cold War, the feminist movement, riots in major cities, a burgeoning drug culture, and the first lunar landing. Fisher’s talks will demonstrate how the music of the decade both reflected and affected major events. Admission is $10 per lecture or $25 for all three. Part I – The New Frontier: 1960-63 – will be Wednesday, June 3, 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, please call (864) 596-3501.

Voices on the Front Porch | June 3, 10

Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) is hosting a series of free, public, live concerts — Voices on the Front Porch — at Harvest Park in Spartanburg on Wednesdays in May and June, 4-5:30 p.m. These event showcase multiple artistic crafts and the contribution they make to understanding and appreciating local artistic talents. Professional musicians and musicians from Spartanburg’s Northside neighborhood are featured at each event that also include other visual, performing, and literary artists. Free. For more info, please contact (864)-948-9020.

Sundays Unplugged | June 7, 14, 21, 28

Chapman Cultural Center presents Sundays Unplugged, where the public is invited to visit the Center and enjoy local culture at a leisurely pace, each Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Spartanburg Art Museum, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery, Spartanburg Regional History Museum, and the Student Galleries are all open with free admission. Spartanburg Science Center is also open with a small admission fee. Weather permitting, local artists sell their work directly to the public in the plaza. Also, Sundays Unplugged features a live concert, 2-4 p.m. For June, the concert line-up is Rohn Jewell (June 7), Paul Bowman (14), Dirk Schlingmann (21), and Corey McDaniels (28). For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.

The Heart of Worship | June 7

Spartanburg Davidic Dance Theatre will present The Heart of Worship on Sunday, June 7, at Chapman Cultural Center, starting at 5 p.m. Watch performers present their locally revered praise dancing on stage. Tickets are $13 on the day of the show or $11 in advance. For more info, please call (864) 205-5602.

The Spoken Word Experience | June 11

Spoken Word Spartanburg hosts workshops on the second Thursday of the month at Chapman Cultural Center to improve participants’ knowledge and talents in spoken word poetry. On Thursday, June 11, patrons will share their words, critique their peers, and hear from professional poets, starting at 7 p.m. in the Callie and John Rainey Conference Room. Participation is free, but donations are encouraged. For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.

Militia Day | June 13

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) turns back the hands of time on Saturday, June 13, to when Walnut Grove Plantation in Roebuck played an active role in the outcome of the Revolutionary War. Join SCHA and the South Carolina Independent Rangers to celebrate the region’s role in America’s war for independence, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with reenactments, stories, and more. General admission is $3 per adult; $1.50 per child age 5-17. Admission is $6 per adult and $3 per child for those who want a guided tour of the plantation’s manor house, kitchen, and academy. SCHA members will be admitted free. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

SAM Family Programming | June 14

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) presents SAM Family Programming on the second Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m., to give patrons an educational, hands-on opportunity for the whole family to create art. Join SAM staff on Sunday, June 14, to get creative in the Art School studios at Chapman Cultural Center. All materials and supplies are provided. Participation is free for Household-level members and $2 for others. For more info, please call (864) 582-7616.

Monday Night at the Movies: Old Fashioned | June 15

Christian Supply and Carolina Pregnancy Center will host Monday Night at the Movies, a series of three films, during the summer at Chapman Cultural Center, each beginning at 7 p.m. The first film, Old Fashioned, a charming “date night” love story of two young adults discovering true love based on Biblical principles, will be shown Monday, June 15. Tickets are $5 per film. For tickets and more info, please call (864) 595-2626.

Music Sandwiched In: Lawson Academy | June 17

Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) presents the newest scholarship winners of Converse College’s Lawson Academy of the Arts during its free Music Sandwiched In concert on Thursday, June 17, 12:15-1 p.m., at the Spartanburg County Library Headquarters in downtown Spartanburg. The public is invited to bring their lunch to this free concert. Music Sandwiched In concerts are normally held twice monthly during the cultural season, fall through spring. For more information, please call (864) 948-9020.

United Way Meeting & Awards | June 18

United Way of the Piedmont will hold its Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on Thursday, June 18, 5:15-7 p.m., in Chapman Cultural Center’s theater. United Way of the Piedmont will present a short report to the community concerning its many successes impacting critical issues and recognizing outstanding campaign performances. For more info, please call (864) 582-7556.

ArtWalk | June 18

Chapman Cultural Center is a premier location during Spartanburg’s monthly ArtWalk, the self-guided tour of downtown’s arts community on the third Thursday of each month, 5-9 p.m. On Thursday, June 18, patrons are invited to see the newest exhibitions in Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Art Museum, and the Student Galleries, while enjoying wine-and-cheese type refreshments. Free. For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.

Artists’ Guild Reception: Anthony & Dice | June 18

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will honor the exhibiting artists of the month, oil painter Monta Anthony and eclectic painter and photographer Brandi Dice, with a reception on Thursday, June 18, 6-8 p.m., during ArtWalk. Meet and greet the artists for added insight into their works. Wine-and-cheese type refreshments will be available. Free. For details, please call (864) 764-9568.

Hub City Empty Bowls | June 18, 20

Hub City Empty Bowls will hold two bowl-making sessions in June: Thursday, June 18, at West Main Artists Co-Op, 6-8:30 p.m., and Saturday, June 20, at Chapman Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. The public is invited to make handmade pottery bowls at no charge that will be used to raise money to feed local hungry citizens. Materials and instruction are supplied. Soup Day will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at Chapman. For more info, please call (864) 621-2768.

Lunch & Learn: Camp Wadsworth | June 26

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) will host the June installment of its monthly Lunch & Learn lecture series on Friday, June 26, 12:30-1:30 p.m., at Chapman Cultural Center. The topic will be Camp Wadsworth, a military training camp during World War I. The site saw the training of 100,000 soldiers during its operation, 1917-1919. Max Hyde will lead this discussion on the camp and its contribution to the war effort. Lunch & Learn is held in the Callie and John Rainey Conference Room. Admission is $5 per person or $15 with lunch catered by Palmetto Palate; free for SCHA members. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

July

Spartanburg Music History | through Nov. 1

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) is taking a long look back at local music through November 1 with its current exhibition Spartanburg Music History. Learn about Spartanburg’s role in producing nationally acclaimed musicians, historic venues, and more. This display is located in Spartanburg Regional History Museum’s rotating exhibition space at Chapman Cultural Center. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

Furnace and Flame exhibition | through July 5

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) is showcasing 50 years worth of contemporary glass art by an array of talented artists through July 5 at Chapman Cultural Center. The exhibition, Furnace and Flame, offers viewers opportunities to engage with one of the world’s most contemporary, fragile, and diverse art forms. Artists Kate Vogel and John Littleton curated the exhibition and have their works featured alongside works by Dean Allison, Rick Beck, Alex Bernstein, Kate Bernstein, William Bernstein, Jennifer Bueno, Thor Bueno, David Chatt, Shane Fero, Robert Gardner, Robert Levin, and Harvey Littleton. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 582-7616.

The Kaplan Collection exhibition | through July 5

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) features nearly 150 vintage perfume bottles in its current exhibition The Kaplan Collection at Chapman Cultural Center. The bottles are part of Jay and Pamela Kaplan’s collection made from important American glass houses such as Steuben, Cambridge, Frye, and Imperial. Most bottles were manufactured between 1924 and 1929 when Art Deco was the signature style in decorative arts throughout America and Europe. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 582-7616.

Student Galleries exhibition | through July 4

The Student Galleries at Chapman Cultural Center showcase the best of student artwork from across Spartanburg County as part of its award-winning arts education program. Through July 4, patrons can view photography from by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.

Artists’ Guild exhibition: New Day Clubhouse | July 1-29

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg presents monthly exhibitions in its gallery at Chapman Cultural Center, featuring artists to showcase the community’s breadth of artistic talent. In July, members of New Day Clubhouse, a nonprofit organization that fills the psychiatric rehabilitation needs of Spartanburg adults, will exhibit their artwork. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 764-9568.

Monday Night at the Movies: The Drop Box | July 6

Christian Supply and Carolina Pregnancy Center will host Monday Night at the Movies, a series of three films, during the summer at Chapman Cultural Center, each beginning at 7 p.m. The second film, The Drop Box, a powerful documentary by Korean pastor Brian Ivie, will be shown Monday, July 6. Tickets are $5 per film. For tickets and more info, please call (864) 595-2626.

Summer in the ’60s: Part II | July 8

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) presents Summer in the ’60s, a three-part series highlighting major American events throughout the 1960s using music as a historical marker, at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters in downtown Spartanburg. Jack Fisher, an American Bandstand dancer and ’60s Rock & Roll DJ, will host this trip down memory lane as participants relive one of the most influential decades in history. Topics from the 1960s will include the unpopular Vietnam War, assassinations of major American figures, the escalating Cold War, the feminist movement, riots in major cities, a burgeoning drug culture, and the first lunar landing. Fisher’s talks will demonstrate how the music of the decade both reflected and affected major events. Admission is $10 per lecture or $25 for all three. Part II – The British Invasion: 1964-1967 – will be Wednesday, July 8, 7-8:30 p.m. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

The Spoken Word Experience | July 9

Spoken Word Spartanburg hosts workshops on the second Thursday of the month at Chapman Cultural Center to improve participants’ knowledge and talents in spoken word poetry. On Thursday, July 9, patrons will share their words, critique their peers, and hear from professional poets, starting at 7 p.m. in the Callie and John Rainey Conference Room. Participation is free but donations are encouraged. For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.

ArtWalk | July 16

Chapman Cultural Center is a premier location during Spartanburg’s monthly ArtWalk, the self-guided tour of downtown’s arts community on the third Thursday of each month, 5-9 p.m. On Thursday, July 16, patrons are invited to see the newest exhibitions in Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Art Museum, and the Student Galleries, while enjoying wine-and-cheese type refreshments. Free. For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.

 Artists’ Guild reception: New Day Clubhouse | July 16

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg invites the public to its exhibition featuring works from New Day Clubhouse members during a public reception on Thursday, July 16, during ArtWalk at Chapman Cultural Center. Attendees will learn more about the works and enjoy wine-and-cheese type refreshments, 6-8 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 764-9568.

 Pot Boiler exhibition | July 16 – Sept. 17

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) is collectively exhibiting playful works by nine artists entitled Pot Boiler, opening Thursday, July 16, during ArtWalk at Chapman Cultural Center. This exhibition includes a collection of images and objects that range from surreal photographs of toys to large installations, including performance-based work that allows patrons to participate. Viewers will experience metaphorical undertones in childlike innocence. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 582-7616.

 Militia Day | July 18

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) turns back the hands of time on Saturday, July 18, to when Walnut Grove Plantation in Roebuck played an active role in the outcome of the Revolutionary War. Join SCHA and the South Carolina Independent Rangers to celebrate the region’s role in America’s war for independence, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with reenactments, stories, and more. General admission is $3 per adult, $1.50 per child age 5-17. Admission is $6 per adult and $3 per child for those who also want a guided tour of the plantation’s manor house, kitchen, and academy. SCHA members will be admitted free of charge. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

 Hub City Empty Bowls | July 18

Hub City Empty Bowls will hold a public bowl-making session on Thursday, July 18, at West Main Artists Co-Op, 6-8:30 p.m. The public is invited to make handmade pottery bowls at no charge that will be used to raise money to feed local hungry citizens. Materials and instruction are supplied. Soup Day will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at Chapman Cultural Center. For more info, please call (864) 621-2768.

 Lunch & Learn: America’s Last Train Robber | July 24

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) is joined by Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails author Casey Wilson for the July installment of its monthly lunchtime lecture series Lunch & Learn on Friday, July 24. Wilson is a Trivia Guinness World Record Holder, nationally syndicated columnist, multi-published author, and Spartanburg resident. He will discuss the life and death of America’s last train robber, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Callie and John Rainey Conference Room at Chapman Cultural Center. Copies of Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails will be available for purchase for $19.99. Participation is $5 per person or $15 with lunch provided by Palmetto Palate; free for SCHA members. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

 The Rocky Horror Show | July 24 – August 1

The Spartanburg Little Theatre (SLT) will have Spartanburg doing the “Time Warp” during its first summer Fringe Series production at Chapman Cultural Center: The Rocky Horror Show. When clean-cut Brad and naïve Janet get stranded on the side of the road and seek help from the Frankenstein place, they get more than they bargained for. With unintentional humor of B-movies and portentous dialogue of schlock horror, this rock musical masterpiece will have you giving over to absolute pleasure. This show is not a part of the SLT subscription series. Patrons are encouraged to dress up at the midnight shows to compete in a costume contest. Showtimes are July 24, 25, 30, and 31 at 8 p.m.; Aug. 1 at 8 p.m.; and July 25 and 31 at midnight. Tickets are $25 per adult, $24 per senior, and $17 per student. This production is appropriate for those 18 years of age and older.

August

 Spartanburg Music History | through Nov. 1

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) is taking a long look back at local music through November 1 with its current exhibition Spartanburg Music History. Learn about Spartanburg’s role in producing nationally acclaimed musicians, historic venues, and more. This display is located in Spartanburg Regional History Museum’s rotating exhibition space at Chapman Cultural Center. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

 Pot Boiler exhibition | through Sept. 17

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) is collectively exhibiting playful works by nine artists entitled Pot Boiler at Chapman Cultural Center. This exhibition includes a collection of images and objects that range from surreal photographs of toys to large installations, including performance-based work that allows patrons to participate. Viewers will experience metaphorical undertones in childlike innocence. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 582-7616.

 The Rocky Horror Show | final show on Aug. 1

The Spartanburg Little Theatre (SLT) will have Spartanburg doing the “Time Warp” during its first summer Fringe Series production at Chapman Cultural Center: The Rocky Horror Show. When clean-cut Brad and naïve Janet get stranded on the side of the road and seek help from the Frankenstein place, they get more than they bargained for. With unintentional humor of B-movies and portentous dialogue of schlock horror, this rock musical masterpiece will have you giving over to absolute pleasure. This show is not a part of the SLT subscription series. The final showtime is Saturday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per adult, $24 per senior, and $17 per student. This production is appropriate for those 18 years of age and older.

 Artists’ Guild exhibition: Textures in Color | Aug. 1-29

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will present for the month of August an exhibition by members Kate Thayer and Carol Funke in its gallery at Chapman Cultural Center. The exhibit, Textures in Colors, will open Aug. 1 and end on Aug. 29. The public reception will be Thursday, Aug. 20, during ArtWalk. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. For more info, please call (864) 764-9568.

 Monday Night at the Movies: Do You Believe? | Aug. 3

Christian Supply and Carolina Pregnancy Center will host Monday Night at the Movies, a series of three films, during the summer at Chapman Cultural Center, each beginning at 7 p.m. The third and final film, Do You Believe?, a look at the impact of the cross on Christ and various other people’s lives and destinies, will be shown Monday, Aug. 3. Tickets are $5 per film. For tickets and more info, please call (864) 595-2626.

 Summer in the ’60s: Part III | Aug. 5

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) presents Summer in the ’60s, a three-part series highlighting major American events throughout the 1960s using music of the decade as a historical marker, at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters in downtown Spartanburg. Jack Fisher, an American Bandstand dancer and ’60s Rock & Roll DJ, will host this trip down memory lane as participants relive one of the most influential decades in history. Topics from the 1960s will include the unpopular Vietnam War, assassinations of major American figures, the escalating Cold War, a feminist movement, riots in major cities, a burgeoning drug culture, and the first lunar landing. Fisher’s talks will demonstrate how the music both reflected and affected major events throughout the decade. Admission is $10 per lecture or $25 for all three. Part III – The Counter Culture – will be Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7-8:30 p.m. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

 The Spoken Word Experience | Aug. 13

Spoken Word Spartanburg hosts workshops on the second Thursday of the month at Chapman Cultural Center to improve participants’ knowledge and talents in spoken word poetry. On Thursday, Aug. 13, patrons will share their words, critique their peers, and hear from professional poets, starting at 7 p.m. in the Callie and John Rainey Conference Room. Participation is free, but donations are encouraged. For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.

 Militia Day | Aug. 15

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) turns back the hands of time on Saturday, Aug. 15, to when Walnut Grove Plantation in Roebuck played an active role in the outcome of the Revolutionary War. Join SCHA and the South Carolina Independent Rangers to celebrate the region’s role in America’s war for independence, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with reenactments, stories, and more. General admission is $3 per adult, $1.50 per child age 5-17. Admission is $6 per adult and $3 per child for those who also want a guided tour of the plantation’s manor house, kitchen, and academy. SCHA members will be admitted free of charge. For more info, please call (864) 596-3501.

 ArtWalk | Aug. 20

Chapman Cultural Center is a premier location during Spartanburg’s monthly ArtWalk, the self-guided tour of downtown’s arts community on the third Thursday of each month, 5-9 p.m. On Thursday, Aug. 20, patrons are invited to see the newest exhibitions in Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Art Museum, and the Student Galleries, while enjoying wine-and-cheese type refreshments. Free. For more info, please call (864) 542-ARTS.

 Artists’ Guild reception: Textures in Color | Aug. 20

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will host a reception for its August exhibition Textures in Color by members Kate Thayer and Carol Funke on Thursday, Aug. 20, 6-8 p.m., at Chapman Cultural Center during ArtWalk. Patrons are invited to meet and greet the artists for added insight into the works and to enjoy wine-and-cheese type refreshments. For more info, please call (864) 764-9568.

 Hub City Empty Bowls | Aug. 20, 22

Hub City Empty Bowls will hold two bowl-making sessions in August: Thursday, Aug. 20, at West Main Artists Co-Op, 6-8:30 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 22, at Chapman Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. The public is invited to make handmade pottery bowls at no charge that will be used to raise money to feed local hungry citizens. Materials and instruction are supplied. Soup Day will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at Chapman. For more info, please call (864) 621-2768.

 A Night at the Opera | Aug. 29

Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) will host a benefit concert for The Music Foundation of Spartanburg on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. in Chapman Cultural Center’s theater. The 3rd Annual World Masterwork Series — A Rare Two-Piano Fantasy: A Night at the Opera – will be performed by concert pianists Dr. John Cobb and Christopher Tavernier, playing music by Franz Liszt. News anchor Michael Cogdill will be the emcee, and Chapman Cultural Center President Jennifer Evins will be the keynote speaker. On tap are two of the most spectacular two-piano compositions ever written: Reminiscences of Don Juan from Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Reminiscences of Norma by Bellini. For tickets, please visit ChapmanCulturalCenter.org. For more info, please call (864) 948-9020.

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