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SUMMARY:2023 RISE Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Converse will hold its second RISE (Research\, Internship\, and ArtS Experiential Learning) Symposium in 2023. Open to all undergraduates\, graduates and Converse II students\, the RISE symposium empowers students to share their ideas\, discoveries and artistic work with our campus and local community within a professional setting. \nRegistration is open; current Converse students can find more details on my.converse.edu \nThe 2023 symposium will open on April 10\, 2023\, with all student projects on display throughout the week in Montgomery Student Center. \nClick to view the 2023 RISE Symposium PDF\nProject presentations\, art exhibitions\, and performances will take place on Friday\, April 14 from noon to 5:30 pm. The Award Ceremony will be held on Friday\, April 14 at 7:30 pm.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2023-rise-symposium/
LOCATION:Montgomery Student Center\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Humanities
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SUMMARY:Theatre Converse presents CATS
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Converse presents a whimsical new interpretation of CATS\, a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber\, based on the 1939 poetry collection Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. \nCome and learn “…enough to see\nThat cats are much like you and me\nAnd other people whom we find\nPossessed of various types of mind.\nFor some are sane and some are mad\nAnd some are good and some are bad\nAnd some are better\, some are worse–\nBut all may be described in verse.”\n– T. S. Eliot \nThursday\, April 13th 7:30pm\nFriday\, April 14th 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 2:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 16th 2:30pm \nHazel B. Abbott Theater\, Wilson Hall\, Converse University
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/theatre-converse-presents-cats/2023-04-13/
LOCATION:Hazel B. Abbott Theater\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Tominaga":MAILTO:meg.tominaga@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:Theatre Converse presents CATS
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Converse presents a whimsical new interpretation of CATS\, a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber\, based on the 1939 poetry collection Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. \nCome and learn “…enough to see\nThat cats are much like you and me\nAnd other people whom we find\nPossessed of various types of mind.\nFor some are sane and some are mad\nAnd some are good and some are bad\nAnd some are better\, some are worse–\nBut all may be described in verse.”\n– T. S. Eliot \nThursday\, April 13th 7:30pm\nFriday\, April 14th 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 2:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 16th 2:30pm \nHazel B. Abbott Theater\, Wilson Hall\, Converse University
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/theatre-converse-presents-cats/2023-04-14/
LOCATION:Hazel B. Abbott Theater\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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SUMMARY:Theatre Converse presents CATS
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Converse presents a whimsical new interpretation of CATS\, a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber\, based on the 1939 poetry collection Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. \nCome and learn “…enough to see\nThat cats are much like you and me\nAnd other people whom we find\nPossessed of various types of mind.\nFor some are sane and some are mad\nAnd some are good and some are bad\nAnd some are better\, some are worse–\nBut all may be described in verse.”\n– T. S. Eliot \nThursday\, April 13th 7:30pm\nFriday\, April 14th 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 2:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 16th 2:30pm \nHazel B. Abbott Theater\, Wilson Hall\, Converse University
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/theatre-converse-presents-cats/2023-04-15/1/
LOCATION:Hazel B. Abbott Theater\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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SUMMARY:Theatre Converse presents CATS
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Converse presents a whimsical new interpretation of CATS\, a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber\, based on the 1939 poetry collection Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. \nCome and learn “…enough to see\nThat cats are much like you and me\nAnd other people whom we find\nPossessed of various types of mind.\nFor some are sane and some are mad\nAnd some are good and some are bad\nAnd some are better\, some are worse–\nBut all may be described in verse.”\n– T. S. Eliot \nThursday\, April 13th 7:30pm\nFriday\, April 14th 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 2:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 16th 2:30pm \nHazel B. Abbott Theater\, Wilson Hall\, Converse University
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/theatre-converse-presents-cats/2023-04-15/2/
LOCATION:Hazel B. Abbott Theater\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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SUMMARY:Theatre Converse presents CATS
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Converse presents a whimsical new interpretation of CATS\, a sung-through musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber\, based on the 1939 poetry collection Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. \nCome and learn “…enough to see\nThat cats are much like you and me\nAnd other people whom we find\nPossessed of various types of mind.\nFor some are sane and some are mad\nAnd some are good and some are bad\nAnd some are better\, some are worse–\nBut all may be described in verse.”\n– T. S. Eliot \nThursday\, April 13th 7:30pm\nFriday\, April 14th 7:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 2:30pm\nSaturday\, April 15th 7:30pm\nSunday\, April 16th 2:30pm \nHazel B. Abbott Theater\, Wilson Hall\, Converse University
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/theatre-converse-presents-cats/2023-04-16/
LOCATION:Hazel B. Abbott Theater\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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SUMMARY:2023 Converse University Presidential Inauguration
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Inauguration of Boone J. Hopkins\, Ph.D.\, Converse’s Twelfth President. \nFriday\, April 21\, 2023\n10:30 a.m.\nTwichell Auditorium in Zimmerli Performance Center \nDr. Boone Hopkins’ Installation ceremony will be live-streamed on the Converse University YouTube channel beginning at 10:30 am. \nSee more inauguration details here\, including the schedule of events.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2023-converse-university-presidential-inauguration/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="President's Office":MAILTO:presidentsoffice@converse.edu
GEO:34.955581;-81.917097
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SUMMARY:2023 Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Concerto Competition
DESCRIPTION:Part of Spartanburg Philharmonic’s Zimmerli Series \nThis performance is sure to delight as our dedicated students show you just how hard they’ve worked. The pieces of this concert are like a breath of fresh air as our young musicians close out their 2022 / 2023 season and leave it all on the stage. \nThe Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra programs provide beginning and advanced musical training for instrumental students in Spartanburg\, SC and surrounding areas. The Senior Youth Orchestra serves all musicians in Grades 9-12 and the Junior Youth Orchestra is open to string students in Grades 6-8. \nA Livestream ticket option is being offered to those who cannot attend the live concert. A link will be sent to your email address one hour before the concert begins. \nFace masks are optional. Elevator access to the main floor. No elevator access to the balconies. \nSpartanburg Philharmonic is a Preferred Partner of Converse University
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2023-spartanburg-philharmonic-youth-orchestra-concerto-competition/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spartanburg Philharmonic":MAILTO:info@spartanburgphilharmonic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T190000
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Charles Frazier\, In-Conversation With Dr. Erin Templeton
DESCRIPTION:Converse University and Hub City Writers Project are thrilled to host Charles Frazier\, author and National Book Award Winner. He will be in conversation with Dr. Erin Templeton\, Dean of the College of Humanities\, Sciences\, and Business at Converse University. The cost of admission includes a pre-signed copy of Frazier’s book\, The Trackers. \nAdditional details can be found on the Hub City website. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/an-evening-with-charles-frazier-in-conversation-with-dr-erin-templeton/
LOCATION:Daniel Recital Hall\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Humanities,Visiting Lecturers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub City Bookshop":MAILTO:margot@hubcity.org
GEO:34.957844;-81.919712
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T170000
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SUMMARY:Converse University Tailgate Tent at the 2023 Criterium
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Spartanburg’s Spring Fling\, The Crit is a closed-circuit\, multi-lap cycling race known for its open-air plaza center\, dangerously sharp left turns and unique atmosphere! \nThis bike race puts a sweet southern SPIN on the traditional tailgate and turns the heart of the city into a one of a kind block party. Bring your friends\, and tailgate with your Converse friends. Guests can wander the streets and drop in tent to tent around the course. For a list of the events visit the Criterium website. \nAdditional Details\n \n\nApril 28\, 2023 – Converse Tent opens at 5 pm.\nLocated on the Library Side of Broad Street at the Corner of Church and Broad.\nLawn is located behind the tent\, so bring a chair.\nEnjoy snacks and beverages while they last – adult beverages for those over 21 (with an ID).\nWe had several hundred in attendance last year – would love to have even more.\nCome drop in and see us or make the Converse tent your home base.\nThis is a Do Not Miss event!
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/converse-university-tailgate-tent-at-the-2023-criterium/
LOCATION:Downtown Spartanburg\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debbi Thompson":MAILTO:debbi.thompson@converse.edu
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