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Intro to Glass Blowing 6/19 5:30pm
Learn the fundamentals of glassblowing while creating a set of three pieces, choosing either blown glass ornaments or water globes. Select any color combinations you like, then heat, shape, and blow the glass with guidance. Capacity is limited to support individual attention and safety. The session lasts about two hours and includes a short cooling and annealing period of roughly 15 minutes before pieces can be packed. Advance registration is required, and seats must be purchased through the organizer’s website, since a social media RSVP does not secure a spot. Events may sell out quickly and waitlists can form. The cost is $65 per person for three pieces. Please arrive on time and follow the required attire of short sleeves, closed-toe shoes, and no loose jewelry, with long hair tied back. This class is for adults only. Ignore any third-party offers claiming to have tickets.
Hearts Of ClayUndercover Jazz
Undercover Jazz brings its upstate South Carolina sound to Fretwell’s Off the Clock Friday series with a mix of timeless standards and jazz interpretations of RnB, hip hop, rock, and pop. Formed in 2019, the group is known for performing in both duo and trio formats. For this appearance, guitarist Zachary Pruitt, bassist Corey McDaniels, and drummer Brandon Edwards are joined by vocalist Walter Farr. This free, family friendly gathering takes place on the Fretwell Lawn and showcases live music from local talent. Food and beverages are available from Little River Cafe, and the laid-back outdoor space offers an easy pause for anyone spending time on the nearby Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail.
FretwellUnderCoverJazz Juneteenth 2026
Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of adventurous R&B fusion as UnderCoverJazz brings its full quintet to Fretwell. Expect a free-flowing jam band energy and a community-centered atmosphere in a relaxed setting. The lineup features Corey McDaniels on bass, Brandon Edwards on drums, Walter Farr on vocals, Andrew Addis on keys, and Zachary Pruitt on guitar. Fretwell offers an outdoor stage, a welcoming green space, and the Little River Cafe, which serves coffee, food, and drinks. Its connection to the Mary Black Rail Trail adds a scenic backdrop for live music and a shared celebration of freedom.
Fretwell SpartanburgMid Summer Sock Hop Party
A retro sock hop brings 1950s flair to the Backstage Live venue inside Rigsby's Classic Rock Cafe in downtown Spartanburg. Admission is free. Expect diner-style bites, throwback cocktails, and sweet treats like boozy root beer floats and punch. The Sparkle City Rockets provide live music for an active dance floor, and vintage outfits are encouraged, from poodle skirts and leather jackets to saddle shoes. The nostalgia continues with bowling downstairs at Underpin Lanes. Whether the draw is the music, the food, or the old-school vibe, expect plenty of dancing and classic rock sounds.
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