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SUMMARY:2024 Charlotte Alumni Holiday Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte area alumni and friends are invited to a special holiday gathering of cocktails and conversation with President Boone J. Hopkins and Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins\, Dean of the Converse College for Women (CCW). \nJoin us at the Mint Museum location on Randolph Road with hosts Lisa Bell Dargan ’84\, Cindy Greene Goldsmith ’96\, Susan Williams Lynch ’89\, Rachel Stanley MacBain ’79\, Austin Faulk Nantz ’95\, Wallace Davison Prestwood ’89\, Linda Layman Redding ’88\, Natalie Audish Scott ’92\, and Patti Maxwell Snow ’88. \nSpouses and friends are welcome. \n\nQuestions? Email AlumniEvent@converse.edu or call 864.596.9011
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2024-charlotte-alumni-holiday-gathering/
LOCATION:Mint Museum\, 2730 Randolph Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,General Events
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SUMMARY:Last Day of Fall 2024 Classes
DESCRIPTION:December 5\, 2024\,is the last day of Fall 2024 classes. \nSee the full academic calendar here.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/last-day-of-fall-2024-classes/
LOCATION:Converse University\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Registrar":MAILTO:registrar@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T193000
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SUMMARY:2024 Festival of Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:The Spartanburg community is invited to join us on December 5\, 2024\, at 7:30 PM to enjoy the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols in Twichell Auditorium. The prelude will begin at 7:30 PM with the program starting at 8:00 PM. \nFestival of Lessons and Carols celebrates the Christmas season with traditional carols and hymns\, along with student-led scripture readings. Spartanburg Festival Chorus\, Converse Wind Ensemble and Converse Chorale will perform these beloved\, traditional songs between the readings. The audience will be invited to sing along in many segments of the service. \nIn addition to the two Christmas trees on Twichell stage\, luminaries will line the front campus for the evening’s glow. Luminary submissions that are received by Friday\, November 8\, 2024 will be recognized during The Festival of Lessons and Carols program. \nYou can watch the 2024 Festival of Lessons and Carols on our YouTube channel. \nFunds collected from the sale of luminaries will be contributed to the Student Benevolence Fund. \nFestival of Lessons and Carols is free and open to the public. For any additional information\, contact Reverend Eliza Smith at 864.596.9078.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2024-lessons-and-carols/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Spiritual Life":MAILTO:eliza.smith@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:Spartanburg Philharmonic - Hub City Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of the season with our enchanting holiday-themed concert\, featuring beloved classics that will warm your heart and fill you with holiday spirit. From the lively “Sleigh Ride” to the serene beauty of “Stille Nacht” (Silent Night) and the delightful “Hanukkah Suite\,” this concert is a festive journey through the most cherished melodies of the holidays. Join us for a magical evening of music that captures the essence of the season and fills the air with warmth and cheer. Plus\, don’t miss the special sing-along with local Spartanburg vocalists\, making it a truly interactive and heartwarming experience! \nPurchase Tickets \nAll Converse faculty\, staff\, and students are eligible to purchase their tickets for half-price to this concert. To receive this discount\, contact the Converse Box Office at 864-596-9018. \nPart of the Spartanburg Philharmonic’s Zimmerli Series
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/spartanburg-philharmonic-hub-city-holiday/
LOCATION:Wilson Hall\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Converse Box Office":MAILTO:boxoffice@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:2024 Carlos Moseley Series: Voces8
DESCRIPTION:The amazing British vocal ensemble Voces8 has built a large and passionate worldwide following since their founding 19 years ago\, touring worldwide annually and releasing many rapturously-received recordings via Decca Records. \nThe Carlos Moseley Series is beyond excited to welcome them back for a seasonal concert\, so Spartanburg audiences can hear the program they performed in London’s Wigmore Hall last December\, “in which time briefly stood still in a moment of genuine transcendence.” (The Guardian UK) \n“Impeccable in its quality of tone and balance. They bring a new dimension to the word ‘ensemble’ with meticulous timing and tuning.” – Gramophone \nConcert: 7:30pm-9:30pm\nReception: 9:30pm-10:30pm \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2024-carlos-moseley-series-voces8/
LOCATION:Daniel Recital Hall\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carlos Moseley Series,Cultural Events,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Petrie School of Music":MAILTO:anna.neely@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:For 34 years\, families celebrate the joy and excitement of Clara’s adventures with her Nutcracker Prince. For the fourth season\, the exquisite music of the Spartanburg Philharmonic will play the most celebrated score of Tchaikovsky. With new snow costumes for the iconic snow scene\, snow falling like an icy\, white curtain\, and the Nutcracker market with new nutcrackers every season\, Christmas begins with the tradition of The Nutcracker\, directed by Carlos Agudelo. \nPurchase Tickets\n\nDecember 13\, 2024 at 7 PM\nDecember 14\, 2024 at 3 PM\nDecember 14\, 2024 at 7 PM\nDecember 15\, 2024 at 3 PM
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/tchaikovskys-the-nutcracker-2024/2024-12-13/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:For 34 years\, families celebrate the joy and excitement of Clara’s adventures with her Nutcracker Prince. For the fourth season\, the exquisite music of the Spartanburg Philharmonic will play the most celebrated score of Tchaikovsky. With new snow costumes for the iconic snow scene\, snow falling like an icy\, white curtain\, and the Nutcracker market with new nutcrackers every season\, Christmas begins with the tradition of The Nutcracker\, directed by Carlos Agudelo. \nPurchase Tickets\n\nDecember 13\, 2024 at 7 PM\nDecember 14\, 2024 at 3 PM\nDecember 14\, 2024 at 7 PM\nDecember 15\, 2024 at 3 PM
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/tchaikovskys-the-nutcracker-2024/2024-12-14/1/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:For 34 years\, families celebrate the joy and excitement of Clara’s adventures with her Nutcracker Prince. For the fourth season\, the exquisite music of the Spartanburg Philharmonic will play the most celebrated score of Tchaikovsky. With new snow costumes for the iconic snow scene\, snow falling like an icy\, white curtain\, and the Nutcracker market with new nutcrackers every season\, Christmas begins with the tradition of The Nutcracker\, directed by Carlos Agudelo. \nPurchase Tickets\n\nDecember 13\, 2024 at 7 PM\nDecember 14\, 2024 at 3 PM\nDecember 14\, 2024 at 7 PM\nDecember 15\, 2024 at 3 PM
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/tchaikovskys-the-nutcracker-2024/2024-12-14/2/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:For 34 years\, families celebrate the joy and excitement of Clara’s adventures with her Nutcracker Prince. For the fourth season\, the exquisite music of the Spartanburg Philharmonic will play the most celebrated score of Tchaikovsky. With new snow costumes for the iconic snow scene\, snow falling like an icy\, white curtain\, and the Nutcracker market with new nutcrackers every season\, Christmas begins with the tradition of The Nutcracker\, directed by Carlos Agudelo. \nPurchase Tickets\n\nDecember 13\, 2024 at 7 PM\nDecember 14\, 2024 at 3 PM\nDecember 14\, 2024 at 7 PM\nDecember 15\, 2024 at 3 PM
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/tchaikovskys-the-nutcracker-2024/2024-12-15/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Music,Theatre & Dance
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SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Break
DESCRIPTION:Converse campus offices will be closed from Thursday\, December 19\, 2024 – Wednesday\, January 1\, 2025. Converse offices will resume normal hours beginning on Thursday\, January 2\, 2025\, and Jan term classes will begin on January 6\, 2025. \nSee the full academic calendar here.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2024-holiday-break/
LOCATION:Converse University\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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