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James Taylor & His All-Star Band
Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 650 N. Academy St. | 7:30 p.m. | $75, $111
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It’s hard to overestimate the effect that James Taylor’s nakedly vulnerable confessional folk songs had on the music scene of the early 1970s. His delivery and instrumentation were so placid and understated that it was sometimes easy to miss the disturbing tales of drug abuse, mental instability, and self-doubt within immortal songs like “Something in the Way She Moves” and “Fire & Rain.” As Taylor matured (and became healthier), he continued to score multiplatinum hits like “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” “Shower the People,” “Her Town, Too,” and “Copperline,” and he’s one of the few artists who’s been able to continually sell albums into the 21st century. In a sense, Taylor’s audience has grown up with him, and they’ve shared the experience of becoming parents and moving through middle age through his personal, often autobiographical songs. There will no doubt be a lot of nostalgic classics in his set at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, along with a sprinkling of songs from his most recent album, “Before This World,” which topped the Billboard charts in 2015. –Vincent Harris THU
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10 Questions with Don Koonce
Engenius Warehouse Theater | 37 Augusta St. 8-9 a.m. | $5 Join us for our 10 Questions Networking Event where Engenius co-founder and CEO Chris Manley will interview Don Koonce, award-winning historian and president at Ferncreek Creative, Inc. Don will field questions about the impact of the Greenville Scottish Games on our city, how
important our cultural heritage is to understanding the current dynamics of Greenville, and recount the “Remember Old Hickory” campaign by discussing the economic effects of having thousands of troops in Greenville during WWI. We will also have the pleasure of being joined by the Royal Highland Fusilier Honor Guard. Before the discussion, enjoy coffee and pastries while you network with other Upstate professionals. Advance registration is requested. 864-977-1767 | www.bit.ly/10QuestionsKoonce
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The Winter’s Tale
The Upstate Shakespeare Festival Falls Park | 601 S. Main St. | 7 p.m. | FREE The 24th Season of the Upstate Shakespeare Festival opens with Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale.” The play is suitable for all ages. Donations are appreciate. www.warehousetheatre.com THU-AUG
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Furman Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series Celebrates 50 Years
Furman University Amphitheater 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | 7:30 p.m. | Thursdays | FREE A Greenville tradition since 1968, Furman University’s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series celebrates its 50th anniversary. Opening the 11-concert series for this golden anniversary is “The Kings of Swing” performed by the Lakeside Concert Band. Each Thursday during the series, a concert picnic basket filled with treats will be given away to a lucky concertgoer. 864-294-2086 | www.bit.ly/2FenOc6 furmanmusic@furman.edu FRI
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Corona Concert Series
Peace Center TD Stage | 300 S. Main St. | 8 p.m. The Peace Center’s outdoor concert series, now called Corona Concert Series, will bring an exciting lineup to the TD Stage. Available again this year is the Genevieve’s package, which includes a show ticket and offers entry to Genevieve’s Theatre Lounge. The package includes exclusive access to the balcony overlooking the Reedy River and the TD Stage, a
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