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a boy. A boy who loves to draw. A boy with mental illness who

help of his mother Kim Hix, is trying to find his place in the world.

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ted by the laundry list of mental health concerns which have been

his and his family’s life since early childhood.

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of all, Zack loves to draw. Kim said, “Zack has always drawn.

good with words so this is how he expresses

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s always been cartoon characters, superheroes

mation and the Good Boy Roy collection is based

himself as Roy, other family members and

nds. Zack doesn’t shy away from problems in

his life as seen in his Angry Allen character. Because

of his disabilities, Zack was bullied in middle school

and from that Allen was created telling the

world how being bullied made him feel.

After Kim had a special tee-shirt featuring Roy

printed for him, he wore it continuously. Many

positive comments gave her the idea to turn

Zack’s passion into a way to help overcome the

stigma of mental illness while hopefully providing

a means of support if traditional mainstream

employment isn’t possible.

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Roy, Kim also is a wife, a mother to a

younger daughter, a personal trainer and a guardian

ad litem. Kim wears many hats…including the one in

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GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA FEBRUARY ISSUE, 2014The FeteGazette

By E. Richard Walton

Speaking at the Ninth Wilkins Leadership Awards banquet in Columbia, Richard W. Riley, the elder statesman, said America needs to give education a front row seat. He said China has the upper hand, especially when it comes to engineers who earn doctorates.

The Chinese are producing about 10,000 Ph.Ds in engineering annually, he said. Meanwhile, the U.S. is producing fewer engineering doctorates and most are Chinese who are taking them back home. He said that he sees no let up in China’s philoso-phy when it comes to education. Riley said the country with 1.3 billion people was investing heavily into economic expansion and envisions no let up.

“In the last year, China invested $250 billion into the education pipeline,” he informed an estimated 600 banquet guests. “I tell you the Chinese are in it to win,” he said.

Riley--a lawyer with a no nonsense manner--knows the deal, and still keep track of academic trends. He’s a learned man. He’s also a former S.C. governor and served as U.S. Secretary of Educa-tion for the 8 years for President Clinton.

He was delivering these words to people who can make a difference. They include: Carl F. Kohrt, interim President, Furman University, James P. Clements, the newly installed President of Clem-son University and David H. Wilkins, chairman of Clemson’s board of directors and former U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

“We have no choice but to compete,” Riley said, his words floating through large room.

Getting Really Real

Riley said there’s little left to do but to get busy.

“We now must compete with the whole world. America no longer has an advance,” he said.

Hammering the point, he said the Chinese have built a train that travels at 200 mph. Echoing the point in her annual state address, Gov. Nikki Haley wants to pour more cash into classrooms. Typically, the push back is that some of the state’s players say that they failed to see the need.

The former secretary said the evidence is clear, and the state has constraints. Some of are not part of anything resembling a level field. “One out of 5 lives in poverty,” he said. And, worse, half the students live in abject poverty.” The annual milestone was sponsored by The Riley Institute at Furman. Held in mid-January, this Ninth Annual Wilkins Leadership Awards Dinner was held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

It’s traditionally held the first day that state legislators take their seats for the first time each year. The two major leadership awards when to S.C. attorney Steve G. Morrison and Sen. Paul Campbell.

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GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA FEBRUARY ISSUE, 2014The FeteGazette

Riley, a Furman graduate, played a key role in setting up the institute than bears his name. Established in 1999, The Riley Institute estab-lished a diversity training institute to help senior and middle managers statewide learn how to supervise today diverse workforce.

The institute also brings in a series of speakers throughout the year to help South Carolinians break down social and economic barriers and to help make the state a better place to live, it articulates in one brochure.

The training is conducted in Greenville, Columbia and Charleston; more than 1,000 graduates com-pleted the diversity training. Riley has said the diversity sessions will help propel the Palmetto state forward. For the third now, the institute has

held a weekend session entitled “One South Caro-lina” in Hilton Head, S. C. The Diversity Institute graduates statewide attend the session, which is scheduled the weekend of Feb. 28.

Riley said America must act if it hopes to keep its leader-ship worldwide. “Business as usual is not an option,” he said. “This is a true time of history to work intelligently and collaboratively.”

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FEB 5 • Picnic at Hanging Rock1975 Rated PG 115 min. Peter WeirA story about the disappearance of several Appleyard College students, and a teacher, from Hanging Rock.

FEB 6 • The Perks of Being A Wallflower2012 Rated PG-13 (13+) 102 min. Stephan ChboskyAn introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world.

FEB 13 • Rocky Horror Picture Show1975 Rated R (18+) 100 min. Jim SharmanA newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

FEB 19 • Wild At Heart1990 Rated R (18+) 125 min. David LynchYoung lovers Sailor and Lula run from the variety of weirdos that Lula’s mom has hired to kill Sailor.

FEB 20 • Amelie2001 Rated R (18+) 122 min. Jean-Pierre JeunetAmelie, an innocent and naive girl in Paris, with her own sense of justice, decides to help those around her and along the way, discovers love.

FEB 27 • The Great Train Robbery/High NoonSPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE1903 Rated G 11 min. Edwin S. Porter1952 Rated PG 85 min. Fred Zinnemann

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Jack was out with his buddies. A new place called Moriarty’s Folly had just opened across town a few weeks before and was getting a lot of buzz. Jack’s buddy Philip fancied himself a ladies’ man and wanted to share his love with a “new crop of talent.” His words. Jack was happier being closer to home, but, a new night, a new place… who knew?

Moriarty’s Folly had a nice atmosphere. An English pub accented with news articles and paraphernalia celebrating the exploits of the world-famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The crowd was a pretty good mix of people from all over the city, who had come to check out this new flavor of the month. Jack leaned back in his chair and surveyed the scene. Phil was hitting on every girl who passed by and was striking out. This was his M.O. He typically struck out at first, but by the end of the night, one or two would make their way back. It was a successful strategy, albeit a long one.

Jack was debating whether or not he would stay for the entirety of Phil’s show, when a woman of nearly perfect proportions caught his eye. She was on the other side of the bar and surrounded by friends, but Jack was certain he experienced perfection. In the curve of her hip. In the tone of her thigh. In the length of her raven-esque hair with just a slight curl to its body. Then she turned slightly and he saw her face and his eyes widened, and his heart beat faster. He put down his drink and without a word to Phil, who was explaining the Moriarty theme to a girl who had already circled back to him, he made his way across the bar. With purpose.

As he got closer to her, be called out: “April!” She didn’t appear to hear him. He got right beside her, so close that he reached out and touched her shoulder. She was startled at first, but then looked up at him and smiled. He looked into her perfect blue eyes and melted at her smile of perfect white teeth. He caught his breath and dares to speak again.

“April, it’s me, Jack!” She looked confused. “I can’t believe we’re finally meeting like this. I thought you were heading out of town this weekend. What happened?”

She looked around at her friends who were all in different stages of giggling fits, took a sip from her wine glass, then looked up at Jack and spoke loudly to be heard above the crowd. “Jack, is it? Well, I don’t know how to tell you this, but my name isn’t April, it’s Jennifer. I live in Chicago. I’m just in for the weekend visiting my cousin.” The smile from Jack’s face faded as he realized she was telling the truth.

“I don’t understand, do you have a twin sister?”

“Nope. Two brothers. Why do you think my name is April?”

Jack’s eyes darted back and forth like he was putting together pieces of a great mystery. Each revelation appeared to bring him discomfort and sadness. Finally, he shared his insight with Jennifer.

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“I’m sorry. It’s just… I met someone online about a month ago. I don’t usually meet women online, but when I saw her picture, well, I guess it was a picture of you, I was so taken, I figured… well, I guess I shoukd have known better. I guess someone’s been having a big laugh at my expense.”

“Wow, I’m sorry.”

“No, you shouldn’t be sorry. In fact, I’m sorry for freaking you out. It’s just… when I saw you… I feel like I know you, you know. And if you want a big laugh to take back to Chicago with you, I’m pretty sure I was falling in love with you… Well, not YOU. You know. I’m sorry. You’re very beautiful. I’m going to go back to my stool and drink to my stupidity. The next round for you and your friends is on me. Take care.”

Jack turned to leave, but Jennifer felt responsible for his sadness and couldn’t have that guilt weighing on her heart. She called out to him.

“Wait! It’s not every day a stranger professes his love to me. I feel like I should at least get to know you before I break your heart.” And then she smiled her perfect smile. “We were actually about to head to another pub, so if you were serious about that next round, you’ll have to come with us.”

“Are you sure?” Jack asked with the obvious look of hope in his expression.

“Of course. I’ve found the best way to get men to stop loving me is for them to really get to know me. We’ll break you of this emotion yet.”

Jack was beaming. “OK, I’ll be wth you in just a second. I’ve got to tell my buddy that I’m leaving.”

“Yu better hurry, or I’ll be gone and you’ll lose me forever.”

Jack liked this girl. She was smarter, wittier and friendlier than he had anticipated. He started to worry that he had made a mistake. He caught up to Phil and let him know he was leaving.

“Well, that was quick,” said Phil. “Did you use that ‘somebody used your picture’ bit?”

“Yeah, but I’m thinking it might have been a mistake. I think I might really like her.”

“Well, it serves ya right you prick. Now get out of here, before you cramp my style.”

And with that, Jack turned and headed out with Jennifer and her friends to begin a relationship forged in deceit and therefore doomed to eventual failure.

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Maybe it was all the beer consumed during football

season or the champagne in little plastic cups for New

Year’s that made my alcohol taste buds crave

something more sophisticated. Or it could have even

been the James Bond movie marathon I watched last

weekend…but lately, I found myself with a desire for

007’s favorite adult beverage. So, together with a group

of like-minded, intrepid friends (and one saintly soul

who offered to be the designated driver) we headed

Downtown for our own personal “Martini-Gras”!

The RiverPlace section of Downtown seemed to be the

perfect place to embark on our search for the Best

Martini in Greenville. Our first stop was High Cotton,

which boasts the “World Famous Espresso Martini”.

Now, I don’t know how famous it is outside of South

Carolina, but this wonderful concoction of espresso,

Maverick Vodka & Kahlua, in a lovely glass rimmed with

delicious cocoa, was well-received by this group of

caffeine-addicted martini lovers. High Cotton also offers

an array of other appealing cocktails, which, together

with their 4-6:30PM Happy Hour that occurs seven

days a week, ensures a return visit for this crew.

Eager to continue our…ummm…research, our happy

group ventured to The Lazy Goat, to see what potent

potions they might offer. Each of our four “researchers”

ordered a different martini from The Goat’s refined

drink menu. Although the Strawberry Martini (with

Fresh Strawberry infused Ketel One Vodka) and the

Ripe & Ready Martini (with Absolute Pear Vodka, simple

syrup, lemon & orange juice & a splash of cranberry)

were mighty tasty, we were split evenly in our love for

both the Crimson Pear Martini and the Apple Cobbler

Martini. At first glance, the Apple Cobbler Martini

sounded like an alcoholic impossibility, but with one

taste of the Apple Pucker, Buttershots & Gran Marnier

mixture, we were hooked. Imagine Grandma’s yummy

homemade dessert…with Gran Marnier!!! Vying for the

title of favorite martini (at The Goat, anyway) was the

Crimson Pear Martini – a delectable fusion of Absolute

Pear, pomegranate juice & simple syrup – it was almost

too pretty to drink!

As we exited The Lazy Goat, the strains of jazz caught

our attention & we were drawn to the last of our stops,

Blues Boulevard Jazz. We quickly discovered that this

cool, laid back music venue is not only a great spot to

listen to some smooth jazz, but is also home to a vast

martini menu – each named for a jazz or blues legend.

Almost overwhelmed by the huge selection of powerful

potables, we each ordered a different version…twice

(good thing we have that designated driver)! After

sacrificing a small section of our livers for sake of…

umm…science, we decided on our favorites. The

“Dizzie” Gillespie’s Mango Sweet Tea Martini was a

delight to the taste buds. With Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka,

Van Gogh Mango Vodka, sour mix and a squeeze of

lemon & a splash a Sprite for good measure, this classy

drink made your senses sing. Not to be outdone, the

Miles Davis Pomegranate Martini, with Tito’s Handmade

Vodka, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, lime juice, triple

sec & again, a splash of Sprite, was a smooth as the

music of the man for which it was named. Definitely

worth an honorable mention, are the uniquely

refreshing Effen Cucumber Martini (Effen Vodka, lime,

sode & a cucumber slice) and the decadent “On

Dolphin Street” Mint Cocktail (Godiva Chocolate Liqueur,

Bailey’s Crème de Menthe & half n’ half with a

chocolate drizzle). Oh…and the music at Blues

Boulevard is as luscious as their martini selection.

After my evening of exploration into Downtown’s

diverse martini possibilities, I can see this subject

warrants much more research. But don’t wait for me …

do a little research of your own. Just be sure to have a

designated driver. Until then…see you Downtown!

In Search of the

Perfect Martini (Part1)

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My least favorite month. It’s too cold for crop tops and I’m tired of drinking cocoa and watching Harry Potter

marathons. And to top it all off, there’s the big V-Day to remind me that “yes, I’m still single” and “no, I don’t

have any hope of changing that in the near future.”

Call it prejudice, just really not a fan of all things February. Needless to say, I try to get through it as quick as

possible; all the while thanking the Lord that it’s the shortest month of the year.

Easiest way to do so? Distraction! Forget the chocolate and chick flicks. How many times have you watched

The Notebook anyway?

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I’m a dirty martini gal myself, but when

one of my man hating girl friends told me

about a drink called “Go to Hell” – how

could I resist?

½ oz vodka

½ oz rum

½ oz tequila

½ oz gin

½ oz blue curacao liqueur

2 oz. sweet and sour mix

2 oz lemon/lime soda

1 cherry

Step 1: Make A Drink

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“Building a community of writers and readers.”

The last thing I want is a book with people almost kissing on

the cover. I want blood and guts and gore, but more than that,

I want a really good mystery. If you didn’t read Gone Girl by

Gillian Flynn when it came out in the summer of 2012, now is

the time! And even if you did already read it– books are like

old friends, why not visit?

Gone Girl centers around one question: did Nick Dunne kill

his wife? Told from Nick’s side of the story first and later on

his wife’s, the shifting, unreliable narration makes this one of

the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read. You’ll get

halfway through and for about five minutes you’ll

think that all hope is lost and you should just stop

now. A word of advice – don’t. It made the New York Times Best Seller list for a reason. I mean,

c’mon, the tagline is “Marriage can be a real killer.”

You HAVE to read it.

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On Thursday, February 20th at 7:00, The

Writing Show will be back in the Barnet Room at

the Public Library HQ in downtown Spartanburg.

The second installment of the program will focus

on getting a book contract. Panelists Marly Rusoff

(representative of Pat Conroy, Masha Hamilton and

Ron Rash, among others) and Sonja Condit (a recent

Converse College MFA graduate who published The

Starter House with HarperCollins) will answer all of your

questions. Plus, it’s free and open to all! Now you really have no excuse.

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Step 3: Go Out With Your Friends

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There once stood a mural paying homage to

Greenville’s baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson on

the left as you enter the Village.

Due to renovations, this area is now home to three

thriving businesses.

Anchored on either end are two wonderful places for

women to be treated like a queen and with Valentines

Day around the corner—what could be more perfect?

The Lash Bar owner Chrystal Boyd specializes in lash

extensions, but her talent doesn’t stop there. She also

has her own make up line—Crystal G. Cosmetics.

Walk out of the Lash Bar and head towards our newest

resident business Alchemy Salon and meet owner

Mande Horne who will give you that perfect hairstyle.

After you leave there you notice that you have passed

by a small shop nestled in between the two salons.

Matthew Campbell Studio is an unassuming little

shop. Once you walk in your eyes will first be drawn to

a master jeweler working at the back of the studio.

Matthew immediately looks up and with a warm smile

welcomes you into his studio. Then you stop and look

in the cases that surround you, and what you see will

absolutely amaze and delight.

It’s obvious that Matthew Campbell has a true passion

for his craft. The detail that he puts into creating each

beautiful piece is evident. Maybe you would like

something created just for you?

Sit down with Matthew and he will design that special

one of a kind ring for your engagement, anniversary, or

for any special occasion. He can also take that old

family heirloom and turn it into something new to be

passed down through even more generations.

I am certain that Matthew Campbell’s Studio will

become a regular stop for anyone visiting the Village of

West Greenville.

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Greenville Forward was created in January 2006 to help Greenville achieve Vision 2025, the bold, comprehensive, and aggressive plan to create a vibrant Greenville in the next twenty-five years. By having a group like Greenville Forward, whose sole purpose is to facilitate, coordinate, and communicate the ideas from Vision 2025, the aggressive goals for Vision 2025 will be kept vibrant, alive, and attainable.

February 2014 Events

Eye on Education Monday, February 3 • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PMCLICK FOR TICKETS

It’s Time to Go Back to School. How long has it been since you have visited one of Greenville County’s schools to

see where enlightening moments happen? Join us on a school bus tour of a few Greenville County School District

schools. Enjoy learning in action. Participate in dialogue on ways to improve learning opportunities for our children.

Brainstorm on how Greenville can become a community that truly values learning. The event is free, but registration

is required. Includes a continental breakfast and a “Culinary Creations” healthy lunch. (Bring $3.20 to pay for lunch.)

Momentum: “Are We Really a Post-Racial Society?”Thursday, February 6 • 11:45AM -1:00PMCLICK FOR TICKETS (Includes lunch; payable at the door)

In 2009, Greenville Forward conducted the “Race Matters Survey,” a study of inclusion, tolerance and diversity in

Greenville County. The study’s intention was to provide a review of the racial, cultural, economic and religious

perceptions of Greenville in the view of the residents of Greenville, while exploring sources of diversity tensions in

the community and developing solutions to these tensions. Recently, the term post-racial has become popular to

describe the state of race relations in America, suggesting equality among all races. In the Race Matters Survey,

over 95% of respondents said they believe that race relations in Greenville are better than their parent’s generation.

But in the same study, 95% of blacks responded they believe minorities are still discriminated against in Greenville.

Has Greenville really moved beyond racial discrimination and prejudice? What challenges regarding race relations

are Greenvillians still facing today? What has improved? What still needs to change? Join us in this important

conversation in a safe environment.

Poverty SimulationSaturday, February 22, 2014 • 10 AM - 1 PMCLICK FOR TICKETS

In partnership with Our Eyes Were Opened, United Ministries and Long Branch Baptist Church, Greenville Forward

brings you The Poverty Simulation, led by Reverend Beth Templeton. Have you ever looked at the world from the

perspective of one in poverty? Have you ever wondered where your next meal would come from? Have you ever

had to make the decision to pay part of your power bill so that you could buy school supplies for your children?

Have you ever been faced with the realization that no matter how hard you work, there are just too many obstacles

to overcome? Beth Templeton takes participants of her Poverty Simulation through these real-life scenarios as they

navigate the tricky terrain of living in poverty. This simulation will open your eyes to what is around you, and will

open your heart to the struggles that our neighbors face on a daily basis. The simulation will be followed by a

period of discussion facilitated by Rev. Beth Templeton and lunch served by Long Branch Baptist Church.

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Brookie will keep you posted on the best entertainment and

get-togethers going on. And Fête Mobile Music Man Dave

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Sibelius Violin Concerto, Op. 47, D minor

Dvorak Symphony No. 5, Op. 76, F Major

Go back in time and be dazzled by the

musical luminosity of three nineteenth century

gems. Sibelius truly enchants with Finlandia

while Dvorak pulls at your heart strings with his

splendid Fifth Symphony. Making his Greenville

debut is the young, rising star, Benjamin

Beilman, who will display his impressive virtuos-

ity in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto.

MUSICAL JEWELS OF THE 19TH CENTURY EDVARD TCHIVZHEL, CONDUCTOR BENJAMIN BEILMAN, VIOLIN

Walton Façade (Hugh Floyd, Reciter)

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Bernstein Prelude, Fugue and Riffs

Shostakovich Jazz Suite No. 1

Anderson The Typewriter

Humor in music and musical jokes will make

you laugh out loud in this boisterous chamber

orchestra concert. From the rhythmical narration

of funny texts in Walton’s Façade to the haughty

street songs and dances in Shostakovich’s Jazz

Suite to the Greenville premiere of Bernstein’s

cross-over composition originally written for the

legendary Woody Herman and his Big Band,

featuring GSO Principal Clarinetist

Anthony Marotta.

COMPOSERS ARE SMILING EDVARD TCHIVZHEL, CONDUCTOR ANTHONY MAROTTA, CLARINET

Fri. Feb 28 8pm Sat. Mar 1 8pm Sun. Mar 2 3pm

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a power or process of transforming something common into something special

LOCAL LEGENDS WITH JERRY SALLEYJerry Salley tells a story how his sister and family used Psychological torture

on him when he was just a baby!.

You can see more improv live every Friday night!

Alchemy Improv Comedy is Greenville’s only weekly improv comedy show. These energetic and completely

improvised shows feature different special guests each week.

All shows are Friday nights at 8:00pm and 9:30pm in Greenville’s iconic

Coffee Underground theater. Tickets are $5 for the 8pm show and $8 for the

9:30pm and can be purchased online or at the door with cash or credit. Street

parking is available as well as several nearby parking garages. For a full list of

upcoming shows check the calendar.

Alchemy Comedy also has improvisation classes starting all the time. For details about upcoming classes

and online registration check out our classes page. For any more questions you can contact us via email or

by phone at 864-256-1467.

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Cover Artist

Tim Speaker

Much of Tim’s work engages with physical and

psychological deterioration, memory, and personal

history. It is created utilizing acrylic paint, graphite,

and charcoal.

A very active studio artist, Tim has been included in

over 50 group and solo exhibitions over the past

five years. Tim is a member of The Art Bomb, a

non-profit organization that seeks to promote visual

art in the South Carolina upstate area. He is an

Associate Professor of Art at Anderson University.

TimSpeaker.com Twitter.com/TimSpeaker

A Youth Still Smoldering

The Ghost of St. Joe

Sleep In A Nest Of Flames

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DRIVING BUSINESS FOR 125 YEARS!SPECIAL

GUEST SPEAKERJames P. Clements

15th President of Clemson University

Join us for a special address from James P. Clements, the newly selected President of Clemson University, as the Greenville Chamber celebrates 125 years of driving business in the Upstate.

For sponsorship information and award nominations, click here.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014 TD CONVENTION CENTER

5:30 PM – RECEPTION6:00 PM – DINNER AND PROGRAM

Presented by

Why Sponsor PULSE? Meet Maggie Martin, 2014 Investment Chair

Why did you move to Greenville after college?

I love the fact that Greenville is a little big city. It’s not too big

where you feel overwhelmed by parking, intense traffic, or an

abundance of people. It has a quaint community focus and

truly works on developing its youth into Greenville’s future.

What made you want to get involved with PULSE and eventually adopt a leadership goal?

PULSE is an excellent organization for anyone who is looking to

get involved with the community, volunteer, excel in their career,

or just make friends.

Why are sponsors important for an organization like PULSE? What value do they add to the membership experience?

Sponsors offer financial stability that allows

our council to create better programs for

our members. Through our sponsors,

members have found new places to live,

taken part in new activities, and even

found new job opportunities. It is certainly

a mutually beneficial relationship!

Why should an organization invest in PULSE?

Young Professionals are the future of the Upstate. PULSE

members represent the core of our communities’ young

leaders. With the drive to advance their careers, and with

flexible buying power, young professionals should be targeted

by almost every industry. PULSE has more than 800 members

with diverse backgrounds, interests, and demographics.

Sponsorships are a prime opportunity for businesses to have

face time with current and future decision makers.

Contact Maggie at [email protected] to find out more information about sponsoring PULSE.

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The World According to Bo-JoEach month, Greenville’s least powerful power couple, Tammy Johnson and John Boyanoski, take on topics

facing young professionals—everything from dating to business to culture.

This month’s topic: Planning a Wedding Registry

John: Well, this is a column I never expected to be writing.

Tammy: Me either.

John: Wait, really?

Tammy: Yeah, I figured you were never going to ask after awhile.

John: You needed to follow that up with a rim shot.

Tammy: Ok, let’s get serious for a second. A wedding registry is a pretty big part of the whole settling down thing for many young professionals. It’s kind of a rite of passage from no longer owning your old dorm furniture to becoming a “big person.”

John: Very true. Where else but a wedding reception can you get porcelain corn on the cob holders? Toaster cozies? A lawn mower cover? A picture frame? A ceramic mixing bowl? Where I ask? And all just for throwing a $25,000 party.

Tammy: You are not taking this sufficiently seriously enough.

John: Ok, maybe I am being a little mocking. But a wedding registry can’t just be let’s get a new television or the complete collection of gravy bowls. A wedding registry needs to be a blend of practical needs, things you want and things that would be welcome for a newlywed.

Tammy: Wow, you kind of nailed that one on the head. You must have been studying up on wedding registries.

John: I have been.

Tammy: Where’s that rim shot?

John: Now who’s not being sufficiently serious?

Tammy: Ok, but it is also possible to think outside the box a little when it comes to just going to the store, clicking on a bunch of items and hoping your family comes through with the entire dinnerware set instead of just a couple of forks and a spoon. For example, some grooms and brides to be are setting up wedding vacation

Tammy Johnson is the owner of Liquid Catering and The Old Cigar Warehouse and is a former chair of PULSE. John Boyanoski is the owner of Complete Public Relations and author of sorts and current chair of PULSE.

funds. They would rather help pay for a trip than get a set of cookie cutters.

John: But doesn’t that kind of hit on the old wedding registry no-no of just asking for filthy lucre from your guests?

Tammy: That’s a yes and no kind of question. The power of a lot of forms of social media and websites is that new ideas are emerging every day that make it easier to ask for things or even going towards an unusual item. For example, some people are asking instead of gifts for them, putting money in a college fund for the couple’s future child.

John: That kind of “crowdfunding” a wedding registry also helps with some big ticket items, which historically have been kind of a bugaboo of wedding registries. Think about looking down a list of what was available. One item was a $500 grill and the other was a placemat. That cheap placemat looks good to the buyer, but not really a gift they want to give.

Tammy: So, you are saying take the placemats off the wedding registry?

John: No, I am saying I want to crowdfund a yacht. Or even, people can go the gift of keep on giving by buying the new couple a monthly box of locally grown vegetables.

Tammy: ...

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By Wolfman Grant

It was a chilly morning in November of 1970. I was fortunate to be one of the bus drivers who had the

first all black elementary and high school routes when they fully integrated the schools. My elementary

kids would always sing all The Jackson Five songs to me in perfect harmony each morning on our way

to school. We had no idea how that morning would change our lives forever.

There had been a few problems that morning with rumors of disgruntled people shooting at school

buses, schools and even janitors at other schools.

As we went down Pine Knoll Drive, two men clad in army uniforms came out of nowhere and stopped

my bus. We thought they were our escorts to get us safely to school. How wrong we were.

Suddenly, the guns were pointed at us and threats of killing us all were in the air. One gunman stood

outside the door while the other went down the side pointing at the students. The gunman at the door

threatened to kill me if I didn’t let him on the bus, while the other one tried his best to find a clear shot

at the kids inside. I told the kids to duck down under their seats till I could find a way to get us out of

there. Pine Knoll Drive was backed up and traffic was heavy with no way out it seemed. The gunmen

moved to the front of the bus, pointing their guns at us and threatening to shoot anyone they could.

I quickly remembered that it was a law that when the bus stop sign was out all traffic had to stop. I put

the sign out and the traffic to my left stopped, allowing me to pull out into the opposite lane. I pointed

my bus at the two gunmen and rammed that gas pedal to the floor— almost hitting them. The kids

howled with delight as we escaped.

When we got to Wade Hampton High the kids hugged and thanked me for saving their lives. The two

gunmen had been on a drunken rage all morning and had been the ones that were doing all the

shooting we had heard rumors about.

For me, I was just making sure my kids got to school safe. For me, there were no color barriers —

these kids had become my friends in difficult times. I was only 17 at the time. We all got a second

chance that morning.

During Black History Month every year, I think about that morning and how one person can make a

difference. I think of myself not as a hero, but as someone who cared enough about the human race to

make a difference. We are all kin. My life changed forever on that chilly morning in November.

Remember: one person can make a difference.

Together, we can change the world.

Black History MonthA Wolfman’s Memories

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TJ Lazer & the New DetroitsGottrocks | Feb 8 | 9 pmGreenville’s big ‘ol funk and party band. Joined by The Marcus King Band. This is going to be one big ‘ol party.

With A Little Help From His Friends—JOHN DURHAM

presents: THE BEATLES WHITE ALBUM

The Handlebar | Feb 8 | 9 pmAn equally fun time but with an entirely different

sountrack, With a Little Help From His Friends is a celebration of the Beatles White Album featuring a wide array of local talent and coordinated by John

Durham (and his friends, of course), the same crew who has put on great shows at The Handlebar such

as Dark Side of the Moon and Terrapin Station.

Bless Yer HeartSmiley’s Acoustic Café | Feb 8 | 10 pmI really have no idea what this band sounds like to be honest, but they win my awesome name award this month for sure.

Buddy GuyThe Peace Center | Feb 11 | 7 pmLegendary pioneer of the Chicago Blues sound, Buddy Guy is sure to put on a hot show with his guitar AND his voice. He’ll be joined by another great blues guitarist, Jonny Lang.

Zach DeputyGottrocks | Feb 11 | 9 pm

This multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Savannah GA is best known for his one man live-looping shows. He describes his style as

“Island-infused drum n’ bass gospel ninja soul”. If that doesn’t tickle your curious bone, I don’t

know what will.

Shows to See in February

By Dave Galloway

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Greenville Jazz CollectiveThe Handlebar | Feb 12 | 8 pm

A seventeen-piece big band style jazz collective of Greenville’s finest assembles for an exciting performance.

A Vixen ValentineThe Handlebar | Feb 13 | 8:30 pmEmily McSherry, Kathy Hall and Darby Wilcox come together in celebration, or perhaps in protest, of Valentines Day with a siren filled night of sultry singin’.

Dave Mason’s Traffic JamThe Handlebar | Feb 14 | 8:30 pm

Co-founder of TRAFFIC and rock n’ roll Hall of Fame inductee will get the blood flowing for all of you Valentine’s Day lovers out there.

Treehouse Gottrocks | Feb 15 | 9 pmTreehouse has been a big hit at Gottrocks recently and they return for another great show.

Arlo Guthrie The Handlebar | Feb 16 | 2 pmArlo is a Woodstock-era folk singer and son of legendary activist-singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie. As a part of Furman’s year of altruism, Arlo brings the timeless catalogs of folk greats, including of course, his father’s—as a celebration of the 100th anniversary of his father’s birth.

Compass of Carolina’s 17th Annual Chase Away The Blues (Night One) presents: Rock Legends BLACK OAK ARKANSAS with

special guests DECADENT DAZEThe Handlebar | Feb 21 | 7 pm

This huge yearly show kicks off with perhaps the most classic of rock bands ever to perform at The Handlebar. Oh yeah, and there’s a pre-show FREE bbq buffet with purchase of a ticket. Proceeds to benefit Compass of the

Carolinas.

Compass of Carolina’s 17th Annual Chase Away The Blues (Night Two) presents: BLUE-

FOUND FRIENDS, THE BLUE DOGS with special guest WANDA JOHNSON

The Handlebar | Feb 22 | 7:00 pmThe 2nd night of this huge event will feature local vocal powerhouse Wanda Johnson and wraps

up with everyone’s favorite alt-pop-country group, The Blue Dogs.

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February Shows continued

East Coast Dirt w/SupatightGottrocks | Feb 22 | 9 pm

A combo show of rock and funk. Think about it this way – you spend most of your time on east coast dirt and the funk band is going to be super tight.

Do you really need to know any more?

Rachel BrookeIndependent Public Alehouse | Feb 24 | 8 pmThis gal puts a new twist on an old country sound and does it with style. This should be a very fun show and our friend Lynne Holcombe will be opening up.

Tonight’s NoiseSmiley’s Acoustic Café | Feb 27 | 10 pm

These three dudes will play bluegrass instruments like you’ve never heard before. Bluegrass (check, duh),

Rock (check), Gypsy Jazz (check), Mario Bro’s theme song (check). Seriously, they’ll play a lot of tunes you know in a

way you’ve never heard. Good times for sure.

The MantrasGottrocks | Feb 27 | 9 pm

The Mantras mix funk, electronica, rock and even middle-eastern music into a go-for-broke live act. One of the local favorite jam

bands, Millifungus, will be opening the show.

Annabelle’s CurseGottrocks | Feb 28 | 9 pmAnnabelle’s Curse is a folk-rock band from Bristol Virginia who call themselves “Bristol born and bound for glory”. Their high-energy show is a ton of fun. Joining the bill is Sarah Clanton Schaffer, local cellist/vocalist maestro who has been busy playing all over the country over the past year. Also, opening the show will be Mountain Party , brain child of Justin Green formerly of the band Black Spots. This is a night packed with a TON of music and a TON of talent that you don’t want to miss.

Sound CommitteeSmiley’s Acoustic Cafe | Feb 28 | 10 pmI’ve said it before but I’ll say it again. Sound Committee is like a real life jukebox. The range of songs they cover and the talent with which they do it is astounding. Marc Gwinn is one of the best male vocalists in town and every musician is top-notch.

Hang with Chelsey in the video above to see all you need to know to make the best of Fête Mobile Music, THE way to find out who’s playing where in Greenville. Wanna take a test run first? Go ahead and click on the mobile phone to try our working version.

Bookmark music.fetegreenville.com on your smarthpone for quick and easy access to what bands are playing where.

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“FIRE”Featured on the Stereo Reform LP

“The Future Started Yesterday”

Written by: Neil Turner & Will Evans

Drummer: Jaze Uries

Director: Arjun Banga

Co-Director: Neil Turner

Executive/Creative Producer: Neil Turner

Director of Photography: Arjun Banga

Art Director: Neil Turner, Arjun Banga & Giovanny Yuri

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Dance-A-Funk-A-Rock-A-Tronic is how they describe themselves on their website. Yeah, you need to go visit their site ‘cause there’s plenty of stuff to see, learn and listen to—not to mention that all of their social media tools can be reached from their website.

I can tell you that the funk end of what they do harkens back to the 70s but Stereo Reform (aka Neil Turner and Will Evans) is completely original in their funked upness. Your entire body wants to get up and jig around the house to The Future Started Yesterday or 10 Miles Out of NYC.

See them live and watch how everybody in the room starts to gyrate uncontrollably and you’ll get what I mean. What these guys have is contagious—so go catch some.

Stereo Reform is set to debut a new music video on February 8th—so we put in a teaser to, well, tease you. Once it is released—we will have it right here on this page.

Really cool funked upness!

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Donovan BrooksI have always loved to hear songs being performed by

“storytellers.” So it was a refreshing change of pace

to be given the opportunity to bring Donovan

Brooks to the intimate setting of the Hanvey

Time Capsule Studio G— sponsored by

MDORadio.com—so we could

capture his lively performance.

If you can not tell how much fun we were

having during the performance, check out

the video insert during the credits at the end.

Yes, Donovan can be seen enjoying the company of our Studio G

mascot, “G-Ralph”. Don’t ask. Just take a look for yourself.

Be sure you look for Donovan’s future performance dates by checking

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Sit-N-Spin offers a high-end professional recording

environment for commercials, full-length albums,

demos or voice-overs. We also write custom music

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We need more problem solving skills and creativity. What likely comes as a surprise to few is a study completed last fall

by the OECD reporting the United States, despite being the most wealthy and powerful nation on earth, ranking toward

the middle in Adult Skills, including problem solving. What is most alarming about this study is that the U.S. is near the

bottom in problem solving skills among the 16-24 age demographic.

Historically, we’re a nation filled with problem solvers and innovators. We invented submarines and lightbulbs. When

getting goods from one ocean to the other proved challenging, we moved earth and united oceans by building a canal

and embarked on a monumental feat of laying ten thousand miles of railroad tracks across mountains, rivers, and

inaccessible terrain. When our ruling government impeded our liberty and god-given rights, we used an extreme

amount of creativity to declare independence and form our own democratic republic — one that set-off centuries of the

same all over the world.

Solving problems is in our bones, our blood, and our heritage. It is what Americans do. So how can we be losing out to

Finland and The Netherlands? We should note the first only adopted industrial practices while The Beatles gained

popularity and the later is best known for its liberal drug policies (and tulips).

I have my own theory. We’re so damn innovative that we’ve innovated to the point of laziness. We no longer read books.

We read Cliff’s Notes. We don’t memorize anything or actually learn it…that’s what Google is for. When was the last

time you used a map or compass to find something and learn your way? It’s been a while with the invention of GPS and

maps on your cell phone (though Apple nearly made us go backward with their map innovations).

We’re a nation of youth resting on the laurels of our own innovations while we are throwing learning, problem solving,

and old fashion creativity out the window. Rome did it. So did Britain. Are we next?

Alas, I have hope. Recently, in Colorado, government officials reached back to their roots and

embarked on some good ole’ problem solving. Interstate 70 is a long interstate. In fact, it’s one of

the only ones in the country to go over 420 miles within one state, making it one of the only

places where you can find a “Mile 420” marker. Of course, their issue was the sign continued

to be stolen from the roadside.

Surprisingly enough, officials came up with a brilliant idea. They made a sign that reads,

“Mile 419.99”.

There is hope. If it can happen in one of the first states to legalize

recreational marijuana and especially to folks on the government

payroll — it can happen anywhere.

Chris Manley is the co-founder of Engenius, , a web design and online marketing agency in Greenville. He is also the co-founder of

ReWiGo Ministries, a nonprofit serving elderly, disabled, and low-income people with accessibility improvements and emergency home repairs. He prides himself on solving problems daily, including the never-ending problem of baby-proofing his home. Chris lives in the Upstate with his wife and two young children. You can reach him at [email protected].

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YOU CAN FIND THIS FOODIE ONLINE AT EPICGASTROEXPERIENCE.COM AND ON (@EPICGASTROEXP).

Whether you are coming to Greenville, need a date night out,

or just going out for a great meal on Feb 14th and need a

place to stay, consider one of the many restaurant & hotel

combinations Greenville has to offer:

First & foremost, you have ROOST & the newly redesigned

Hyatt anchoring the north end of Main Street, Downtown

Greenville. Roost offers up some great fare in their open

kitchen. Chef Trevor purveys most of his provisions, including

the produce and meat, from the Carolinas and Georgia. As

cold as it has been, nothing warms you up like a nice

comfortable plate of Miriam’s Meatloaf Plate served with roast

garlic whipped potatoes, black cherry BBQ, crispy onions.

Here’s their MENU.

On the other side of town is the

Marriott on the Parkway in Greer.

While Restaurant GIATU is

small, it’s no wonder why

UrbanSpoon.com patrons

give them a 95% rating. It

certainly has warmed the

cockles of my heart. I enjoyed

the Chateaubriand served with

drunken cherries, wilted spinach,

Parisian potatoes, vanilla bean

béchame. The other diners at the

table had the Shrimp & Grits and the Hand Cut Pork Chop. I

tried the chorizo and butter beans that were served with the

Pork Chop and they were amazing. The Shrimp and Grits

were very different—the shrimp were encased in the grits

that were hand battered and lightly fried to form a little

delicious square. They were so moist and with the little drizzle

of Tasso gravy on top, it just popped when you took a bite. A

must try if you are in the neighborhood.

A third “Hotel Restaurant” you must try is the Ruth’s Chris

on Roper Mountain and attached to the recently remodeled

Crowne Plaza. Everyone knows how buttery soft the steaks

are at Ruth’s Chris. While most items on the menu are a la

carte, go sit at the bar and enjoy some of the best bar food in

Greenville. It’s a toss up between the burger and the NY Strip

Steak sandwich. First, the burger is ground fresh from when

the butcher/chef trims down the steaks to a perfect size. They

take all the sirloin, filet remains and grind them into a soft and

savory perfection. Slab some mayo on the bun, sea salt and

pepper and go to town! Secondly,

I have had the Strip Steak hoagie

more times than I can count. By

far one of the best meals you

can enjoy. Add in a side of the

hand cut fries, a beer and you

are golden for less than $30! Not

a bad deal —well, your date may

want to eat something too... then

it may cost you a bit more.

The Restaurant/Hotel Combo

Giatu’s Chateaubriand

Giatu’s Shrimp & Grits

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Wear a mask, don black tie or your

favorite party attire for an exquisite evening of cocktails,

jazz and a Cajun Feast!

Literary treasures, artworks and once-in-a-lifetime experiences will be up for bid in our Silent Auction!

Tickets are $100 per person and must be purchased by February 24th. To purchase tickets or learn more about Emrys, visit

www.emrys.org

a Mardi Gras CelebrationPoinsett Club

to benefit the literary arts in our communityTuesday, March 4, 2014

6:30 p.m.

for Emrys

You are Invited

FEBRUARY THEATRE CALENDAR

(PC) Peace Center

(WHT) Warehouse Theatre

(CS) Centre Stage

(SCCT) SC Children’s Theatre

(FRP) Flat Rock Playhouse

(EFP) Easley Foothills Playhouse

(FIRE) Fountain Inn Rep.

(GLT) Greenville Little Theatre

(SLT) Spartanburg Little Theatre

(TLT) Tryon Little

(GCT) Greer Children’s Theatre

(D Globe) Distracted Globe

(444) Studio 444

(ECP) Electric City Playhouse

(OCT) Oconee Community

(BABT) The Bird & Baby Theatre

(WS) Walking Shadows

(CLT) Clemson Little Theatre

(GLOW) Greenville Light Opera Works

(CU) Coffee Underground

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COMPLETE CALENDAR LISTINGS • NEWSLETTERS • ACTOR, DIRECTOR, DESIGNER & THEATER COMPANY PROFILES

Friday, Feb. 7 The Cat in the Hat (SYT) 4:30 & 7:00pm*

August: Osage County (WHT) 8:00pm*

To Kill a Mockingbird (EFP) 8:00pm*

Belles (OCT) 8:00pm*

Rock n Roll Gold (CS) 8:00pm

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (SCCT)

7:00pm

IMPROV: Harold Night: Long Form Improv

(Alchemy @ CU) 7:30pm

Saturday, Feb. 8 August: Osage County (WHT) 8:00pm


To Kill a Mockingbird (EFP) 8:00pm


1:30 & 5:30pm

The Cat in the Hat (SYT) 2:00 & 4:30pm

Belles (OCT) 8:00pm

IMPROV: King of the Mountain


Sunday, Feb. 9 August: Osage County (WHT) 3:00pm



1:30pm


Belles (OCT) 3:00pm

Monday, Feb. 10 AUDITION: Treasure Island (SYT) 5:30pm

AUDITION: The Comedy of Errors (EFP)

7:00pm

Tuesday, Feb. 11 Phoenix (CS Fringe) 7:00pm*

AUDITION: Treasure Island (SYT)

5:30pm

AUDITION: The Comedy of Errors (EFP)

7:00pm

Thursday, Feb. 13 August: Osage County (WHT) 8:00pm


Friday, Feb. 14 August: Osage County (WHT) 8:00pm



Belles (OCT) 8:00pm

Improv (D. Globe @ WHT) 10:30pm



Belles (OCT) 8:00pm

IMPROV: (D. Globe @ WHT) 10:30pm

IMPROV: Student Showcase


Sunday, Feb. 16 August: Osage County (WHT) 3:00pm


Belles (OCT) 3:00pm

AUDITION: Hay Fever (OCT) 7:00pm

Monday, Feb. 17 AUDITION: Hay Fever (OCT) 7:00pm

Tuesday, Feb. 18 Phoenix (CS Fringe) 7:00pm

AUDITION: Hay Fever (OCT) 7:00pm


Friday, Feb. 21 Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web (GLT)

8:00pm*

Tarzan (GCT) 7:00pm*

August: Osage County (WHT) 8:00pm


Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web (GLT)

8:00pm

Tarzan (GCT) 7:00pm

Sunday, Feb. 23 Tarzan (GCT) 2:00pm

August: Osage County (WHT) 3:00pm


3:00pm



8:00pm

Friday, Feb. 28 August: Osage County (WHT) 8:00pm


8:00pm

Tarzan (GCT) 7:00pm

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