How well can you spell? - Day 5

With a mix of wacky words, unstable spelling contestants, and a bit of music by Queen, the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be hitting the Florence Little Theatre starting January 20th. 


This is one of those "can't miss" productions that will have you roaring with laughter as you try to connect with each of the character's quirky backgrounds - from Barfee's (pronounced Bar-fay's) magic spelling foot to Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere's fear of disappointing her ultra-competitive gay dads. And just wait to hear what words the audience volunteers are asked to spell!  


The show is never the same, so my bet is that you'll be singing in your head as you wait to buy tickets to the following night's performance, if there are any left to be had - 

"I see a little silhouetto of a man, Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?"


For more info - visitflo.com's calendar

“Aren’t you a little short for a stormtrooper?” - Day 4

There is limited space available for the kids to join in the Star Wars Party at Burry Bookstore in Hartsville.  The party which will be held on Friday, January 13th at 4pm will include making the folded flyers from the new book you see pictured, doing some Star Wars stenciling and drawing, Star Wars mad libs, learning and sharing Star Wars trivia, and enjoying some Star Wars snacks.  To reserve a spot for your child aged 8-12, call 843.332.2511.

If the kids can't get enough of The Force, all the Star Wars merchandise will be on sale, too.

For more info, http://bit.ly/rvyAdI 

Artistic Talent Captured - Day 3

Sometimes the best talent is yet undiscovered.  Jane Madden with the Art Trail Gallery has made it her mission to discover the awakening artists in the Pee Dee and highlight the work they've recently completed.  Coming in January, the Art Trail Gallery will host an exhibit of work by Francis Marion University art students. The exhibit opens on January 11th, and a reception will be held on January 13th (yes, Friday the 13th) from 5:30-8pm.


Exhibit dates and hours may be found on the visitflo.com event calendar here: http://bit.ly/vD18Pg


We've gotten a sneak peek of some of the work - 

 Adrianna Lovato

 Adrianna Lovato

 John Ainsworth

 Symon Gibson

 Tari Federer 

Tiffany Thomas

Chance to win a Caribbean honeymoon while your guy hangs out in the man cave - Day 2

Planning for your big day?  You can do it all in one stop - at the Bravo! Bridal Expo at the Florence Civic Center on January 8th.  The best part is, while the bride-to-be is making all the hard decisions, the groom can be hiding out in the man cave set up just for him and his new best friends!

Brides will have the opportunity to win a Caribbean cruise, a Wedding Dress valued at $1,000, and an artfully-designed Groom's Cake.  The first 50 brides to preregister at www.bravobridalexpo.com get special treatment, too.

More information about this event - http://www.visitflo.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=9089

Swedish performer to perform in Hartsville, but where? - Day 1

Is there a party planned in your neighbor's house?

Sofia Talvik is coming to Hartsville on January 6th to perform a house concert at 7pm, but where? You won't find out until you RSVP!  There are limited seats available for the $15 donation to attend. 

In talking to Dylan Sneed of Artsville House Concerts, we found out that houses are the coolest, preferred venues for artists - much better than a raucous bar where it's difficult to  hear the music.  The artists feel free to share thoughts and experiences, and the audience is drawn into their performance.


Here are more thoughts about house concerts from Sofia's blog - http://www.sofiatalvik.com/blog/concert-in-your-home/ 


And you can find out more about the event at http://www.visitflo.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=9116

We hear there is a Wild Carrot coming in March!

Coming Soon! 365 Days Around Florence

Starting with the new year, the Florence CVB will be blogging each day - with 365 things to keep you busy around Florence!  Check out our blog every day for all the fun and excitement this area has to offer.  And - feel free to drop us a comment about places you think we should mention.