Famed acrobatic troupe, Cirque du Soleil, visits Greenville SC

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Lauren Harper

The Circus of the Sun performs in Greeville’s BI-LO Center arena November 23-17. “Quidam” is one of the latest touring productions from the fabulously successful Cirque du Soleil. As is true with all Cirque shows, Quidam promises to dazzle audiences with an array of acrobatic performances delivered with breathtaking artistry. All performances are scheduled to take place in Greenville’s BI-LO Center, a state-of-the-art 15,000 seat sports and entertainment arena, consistently recognized as one of the top 50 venues in the world.

Greenville is quickly becoming a mecca for the arts in South Carolina; in addition to the Bi-Lo Center, Greenville has an array of venues and performance groups including, The Peace Center, Furman Theatre, SC Children’s Theatre, Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and more, plus a selection of popular amphitheater-style sites for more casual al fresco entertainment. Greenville is also home to South Carolina’s Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, The Metropolitan Arts Council, and each spring plays host to Artisphere, one of the top 20 art festivals in the nation.

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» Learn more about how The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation supports the Performing Arts

Video: Artist-in-Residence Martha Beaudrot performs at The Reserve

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Kathryn Coleman-Gravely

The Reserve Community Foundation welcomed accomplished pianist Martha Beaudrot and her former student Ethan Flowe for a live concert performance in October at Founders Hall in the Village Center. Martha was selected as a 2011 Reserve Artist-in-Residence along with guitarist Jhon Akers who performed at The Reserve in August.

Click here to learn about upcoming Community Foundation events, artists, and speakers at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.

Lake Keowee News: Reflections Newsletter, Fall 2011

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Lauren Harper

News from The Reserve at Lake Keowee

A collection of stories, photos, and upcoming events
that guarantee another exciting season of Life on Lake Keowee!

The Fall 2011 issue of Reflections is now available online,
download it here.

Video: classical guitarist Jhon Akers performs a Carl Sandburg favorite during his Artist-in-Residence visit to The Reserve

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Kathryn Coleman-Gravely

The Reserve Community Foundation welcomed classical guitarist John Akers in late August for a live concert performance at Founders Hall in the Village Center. During his Reserve Artist-in-Residence visit, Jhon also instructed a class in the ancient Chinese art of Qigong, and led an expedition to the Carl Sandburg home in Flat Rock, NC.

Accomplished pianist Martha Beaudrot, also a 2011 Reserve Artist-in-Residence, will visit The Reserve in October.

Click here to learn about upcoming Community Foundation events, artists, and speakers at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.

Blue Ridge Fest: Upstate, SC’s Largest Classic Car Cruise-in!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Lauren Harper

Save-the-Date for Blue Ridge Fest 2011: May 13 and 14.
Nicknamed “The Gem of the Foothills,” Pickens, South Carolina is a quiet little town that has a lot to offer… beautiful Lake Keowee… the Blue Ridge Mountains … and Blue Ridge Fest! Each May, Pickens’ Main Street is alive with revving engines, live music, and dancing! This year, Blue Ridge Fest enjoys its 14^th birthday by celebrating the 50^th Anniversary of “The Twist” with Chubby Checker himself!

Blue Ridge Fest is not only a neighborhood party, but a huge fundraiser for 13 local charities. Since 1998, the festival has donated more than $1 million to the community. What could be better than twisting the night away to beach music with Chubby Checker, Coastline, and The Flashbacks while helping so many Upstate Charities?

Join the festivities!
Blue Ridge Fest events take place at
Blue Ridge Electric Co-op:
734 West Main Street, Pickens, SC

Beach Night and Classic Car Cruise-In
Friday, May 13^th from 6 – 10 pm
Featuring live music by Chubby Checker, Jim Quick and Coastline, and the Flashbacks!

Blue Ridge Fest Charity Bike Ride
Saturday, May 14^th beginning at 9:15 am
Proceeds benefit 13 local charities!

» For all the details and ticket information, visit the www.BlueRidgeFest.com

Reserve Member Spotlight: Dan McGonigle performs at The Clemson Little Theater

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Kathryn Coleman-Gravely

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Reserve Resident, Dan McGonigle made his acting debut on the stage of the Clemson Little Theater as Senator Norval Hedges in their recent production of Born Yesterday.

Dan McGonigle as Senator Norval Hedges

Born Yesterday is a funny, heartwarming account of a seemingly dumb ex-chorus girl who finds herself pulled into the world of Washington and government big-wigs. Judy Holliday won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Billie in The 1950 movie version of Born Yesterday, which was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Costume Design. It was also remade in 1993 starring Melanie Griffith, John Goodman and Don Johnson.

Congratulations, Dan!

The Reserve at Lake Keowee actively supports the Performing Arts through its Community Foundation, learn more here.

Lake Keowee News: Reflections Newsletter, Autumn 2010

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Lauren Harper

News from The Reserve at Lake Keowee

A collection of stories, photos, and upcoming events
that guarantee another exciting season of Life on Lake Keowee!

The Autumn 2010 issue of Reflections is now available online,
download it here.

Audio: NPR travel feature showcases Greenville’s cultural arts and farm-to-table restaurant scene

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Mike Agee

Ron Bernthal of NPR affiliate station WJFF Radio Catskill in Jeffersonville, NY delivers this two-part travel narrative on the nearby excitement of Greenville, South Carolina—a popular hang out for Reserve members. The Borders travel segment is a regular feature on the station, introducing exciting destinations to WJFF listeners in NY, NJ and PA. In this feature, Bernthal details his recent visit to Greenville, with a fresh perspective on the downtown revitalization, the abundance of arts and culture amenities, and some local knowledge on where to go for farm-fresh cuisine.

Part 1: Greenville’s revitalization and cultural arts

Part 2: Greenville’s farm-to-table restaurant and food festival scene

Nashville singer/songwriter Jonathan Birchfield packs The Reserve’s Pub Night with the sounds of summer

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Lauren Harper

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Nashville singer/songwriter Jonathan Birchfield rocked out with a collection of original and cover songs that epitomize summer on the open-air stone terrace in the Village at The Reserve at Lake Keowee, in a live concert for the community Pub Night.

Read what Jonathan had to say about his first visit to The Reserve at Lake Keowee and see all the photos from the best concert of the summer!

Check out The Reserve’s online calendar of events for more exciting programs and performances.

Video: Sights and Sounds from Greenville’s 2010 Arts Weekend—ARTISPHERE

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Kathryn Coleman-Gravely

GREENVILLE – Main Street was a great place to be last weekend for the 2010 Artisphere festival. Crowds of fun-seekers, expected to number more than 100,000, enjoyed free entertainment, culinary arts, and three days of picture-perfect weather to enjoy and purchase art from more than 120 artists. The six-year-old festival has already received national recognition, ranking sixth out of 600 fine arts festivals in Greg Lawler’s Art Fair Sourcebook, up from 46th in 2008. The 2010 festival has been named one of the top 20 events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, its third such honor.

The Reserve at Lake Keowee partnered with ARTISPHERE to sponsor an Artist-in-Residence getaway contest in the festival’s VIP Hospitality tent. Read more here to learn more about how The Reserve supports the arts.