Thursday, April 4, 2013
During a Taylors Town Square meeting residents talked about the community’s strengths, as well as its weaknesses.
Remember this song lyric? "It only takes a spark to get a fire going." A group of Taylors residents, community members and businesses are gathering together each month to get the conversation started about not only revitalizing Taylors, but bettering the community. Delores Eanes lives on Main Street and attended her first meeting Wednesday. She's hoping to make a difference in the town she's called home for at least 25 years. "I'd like to see businesses revitalized and more community events," Eanes said. "I love the small town feel, near a big city." Eanes sentiments were echoed by other residents gathered around tables at the Taylors Ministry Center, as they revisited "The Place" questionnaire. The exercise, designed to talk about the …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Robert Burns of Taylors joining other Upstate fiddlers in event moderated by Bob Buckingham.
A Taylors man who is currently the state fiddle champion will be in Pickens County next Saturday as part of a roundtable discussion about his craft. The “Fiddler’s Roundtable” provides a unique opportunity to hear some South Carolina (and one North Carolina) fiddlers demonstrate and talk about their skills. The April 6 gathering is not only an chance to learn more about some of the great fiddlers currently playing in the Upstate but an occasion to hear about their journeys on the path of old time fiddling. Attendees will learn about how they got into fiddling, what their favorite music is to play, and we will gain insights into their lives as fiddlers. The free Roundtable begins at 1:00 p.m. and will continue until 4:00 p.m. Two of Pickens…
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Academy of the Arts in Taylors tells Patch about its next big project.
What is Project Staples? Taylors Patch found out this week by catching up with The Academy of the Arts in Taylors. The Academy of the Arts, which sits behind the Presbyterian Theological Seminary, is a Christian theater operation that puts on several dramatic presentations each year. The above video was recently released to raise attention to its upcoming major project. "We named it 'Project Staples' because we wanted to create some curiosity in it," said Deborah Reimer, secretary at the academy. Staples, as it turns out, is the middle name of C.S. Lewis (Clive STAPLES Lewis), and Project Staples will be The Academy of the Arts' rendition of the famous play "The Lion, The Witch, The Wardrobe." The play will be a huge undertaking, and…
Sunday, February 24, 2013
9 films vying for Best Picture Oscar. Oscars begin at 7pm tonight on ABC.
9 films vying for Best Picture Oscar. Oscars begin at 7pm tonight on ABC. It's time for the Oscars, otherwise known as the Super Bowl for film geeks like myself. The Academy Awards will be televised on ABC tonight, beginning at 7pm. The Best Picture field has widened in recent years, after Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences changed the rules to allow more films to have a chance at taking home the top honor. This year's nominees are: Amour Argo Beasts of the Southern Wild Django Unchained Les Miserables Life of Pi Lincoln Silver Linings Playbook Zero Dark Thirty I've been slack as a film buff this year. I can't remember the last time I went into Oscar Night having only seen one of the movies nominated for Best Picture. I loved …
Clemson University'ss African and Caribbean Student Association hosting free cultural event March 1.
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The African and Caribbean Student Association at Clemson University will host a free cultural event at 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, at Tillman Hall auditorium. Roots Rock Reggae is designed to expose Clemson students and others to the diversity of the university campus. There will be performances by the Clemson University Steel Band and students from the African Student Union and Caribbean Student Association at the University of Georgia. There will be a brief intermission where people can sample food from various African and Caribbean nations and shop for crafts. There also will be giveaways and poetry readings by Clemson students. "Roots Rock Reggae gives Clemson and the surrounding community a chance to get an international ‘taste’ of some …
Friday, February 22, 2013
Professors Jerry Tessendorf and Robert Geist are credited in "Life of Pi" and "The Hobbit."
When the Academy Awards are presented this Sunday night, two Clemson professors will undoubtedly be glued to their TV sets. With good reason, too. Their work is credited on two major motion pictures nominated for Oscars. Jerry Tessendorf, director of Clemson’s Master of Fine Arts in Digital Production Arts program (DPA), and Robert Geist, co-founder of the DPA program and professor in the School of Computing, both developed software used for visual effects in Academy Award-nominated films, according to a press release from Clemson's media relations department. Tessendorf’s water simulation software was used in “Life of Pi,” and Geist was credited in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” for developing digital map-filtering techniques. Both …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Concert will be held at Fluor Field, following the inaugural South Carolina College All-Star Bowl at North Greenville University March 23.
Legendary Americana-tinged contemporary rock band The Blue Dogs will be playing a special concert for fans of the South Carolina College All Star Bowl on March 23. The Blue Dogs will be performing at Fluor Field following the inaugural South Carolina College All Star Bowl for VIP ticket holders. These tickets include VIP parking, VIP game seating, side line access, food and beverage and entrance to the VIP After Party. Tickets can be purchased at www.sccollegeallstarbowl.com. Based out of Charleston, the Blue Dogs have released nine albums and two DVDs during its 25-year career. The band tours primarily on the East Coast, but has loyal followings in the Northeast, Midwest and the rest of the Southeast. The band has played on stage with …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Music's biggest night begins at 8pm on CBS.
Some of the biggest names in music will be under one roof tonight during the 55th annual Grammy Awards. Performers include The Black Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Mumford & Sons, Taylor Swift and many more. There'll be some sadness among the celebrations as well, as the music world pays tribute to some of the artists who've passed away recently. Zac Brown, Brittany Howard, Mumford & Sons, Mavis Staples, Elton John and T-Bone Burnett will pay tribute to Levon Helm of The Band, who died in April. Late Jazz great Dave Brubeck will be honored in a performance by Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett and Stanley Clarke. Kelly Clarkson will pay tribute to Patti Page. Artists up for one of the biggest categories, Album of the Year, include The Black …
Gov. Haley has suggested that the agency be rolled up into the State Museum, but critics say it would mean the loss of jobs and federal grant money.
Last year Gov. Nikki Haley de-funded the South Carolina Arts Commission when she vetoed its funding in the budget, saying it had bloated administrative expenses. At the time, Haley said that while she appreciated the importance of the arts, its funding was not one of the core functions of government. A massive protest at the Statehouse followed. Both the House and Senate overrode the governor's veto and the Commission was saved. This year, another fight looms. In her executive budget proposal, Haley has suggested the Commission be rolled into the operations of the State Museum, which would eliminate the position of Executive Director while keeping the grants program intact. One of the main functions of the Commission is to give grant money…
Friday, February 8, 2013
Two titans of rock will play double bill together in Simpsonville this July.
One of the state's biggest outdoor concerts will take place in Simpsonville this summer. On July 12, rock-n-roll heavyweights, The Black Keys, along with special guest, The Flaming Lips, will grace the stage at Charter Amphitheatre, GoUpstate.com reported. Tickets for the concert will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Feb 15 at all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Ticket prices ar $54.50 and $39.50 The Black Keys have been nominated for five Grammy Awards, which will be presented Sunday night. The Ohio-based duo will vie for “Album of the Year,” “Record of the Year,” “Best Rock Performance,” “Best Rock Song” and “Best Rock Album.” The band's latest album, "El Camino," was recently certified RIAA Platinum. In …
Roger Whitehead
9:35 am on Thursday, April 4, 2013
To expound a little on what I said, I see two things happening in the patterns of life in Taylors. I see many of the local residents going to other parts of the county for much of their needs, and I see a large volume of traffic passing through Taylors on Wade Hampton and not stopping much. I think we need to up our game to keep more of those residents' dollars local, and in the process we should… more ›