Scene Thru Sept 8
LANDSCAPES FROM THE SOUTHERN COLLECTION
SEPTEMBER
Thru Sept 7 APPLE FESTIVAL
One a day may not keep the doctor away, but this fruit of many faces is the perfect fall companion for all the pies, cobblers, and salads you can eat. A week-long affair, the festival has as many activities as there are kinds of apples: baking contests, fish fries, golf tournaments, a parade, concerts, and the crowning of one lucky lady as Miss Apple Festival. Westminster, SC. Locations vary. Times vary. Free. scapplefestival.com
There are few things more visually stunning than the rolling greens and airy mountains of the South’s unique landscape. This exhibition brings these visions home to the Upstate, featuring the simplicity of the South and beyond as told by artists like John James Audubon and Louis Remy Mignot. Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St, Greenville. Wed– Sat, 10am–6pm; Sun, 1–5pm. Free. (864) 271-7570, gcma.org
Thru Sept 14
LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR
If you’re a fan of backstage shenanigans and obscenely diverse, kooky characters à la 30 Rock, don’t hesitate to check out this Kerrie Seymour–directed play. Shedding light on the struggles of television host Max Prince, the audience is privy to all the inner workings of a failing series: its shortcomings, its wacky writers, and of course, its heart. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat,
8pm; Sun, 3pm. $30. (864) 2356948, warehousetheatre.com
Thru Sept 15 DEATHTRAP
It’s a classic story. A struggling playwright professor with dreams of seeing his name in lights on the marquis (again) strikes a deal to hawk his student’s script as his own. Classic, right? Maybe not, but with all the thrills, humor, and intrigue this Ira Levin piece has to offer, Deathtrap is one mystery you won’t want to break out of. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Wed–Thurs, Sat–Sun, 2pm; Wed– Sat, 8pm. Adults, $35; seniors, $33; students, $25. (866) 7328008, flatrockplayhouse.org
Thru Sept 15
MASTERPIECES OF AMERICAN LANDSCAPE
Masterpieces of American landscape—60 in total—have arrived in Greenville courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The dazzling array of works features pieces by
Thomas Cole and his nineteenthcentury Hudson River School compatriots as well as Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and other modern photographers. The century-spanning exhibit can’t begin to capture the natural beauty of the United States— but it’s a great start. Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St, Greenville. Wed– Sat, 10am–6pm; Sun, 1–5pm. Free. (864) 271-7570, gcma.org
Thru Sept 22 WYETH VS.
Twentieth-century artist Andrew Wyeth left his impression on the art world through distinct paintings depicting the tranquility of rural life. Now, those same works are used as a tableau of comparison against other famed artists cultivating similar themes during Wyeth’s time. Gaze upon some of his best-known scenes and see if you can spot the differences. Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St, Greenville. Wed– Sat, 10am–6pm; Sun, 1–5pm. Free. (864) 271-7570, gcma.org
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