“The Green Life”, sponsored by Natural Awakenings, is designed to be an area of the Show which nourishes the mind, body, and spirit. Experts on a wide range of topics will be in this area speaking about concepts such as feng shui, tai chi, homeopathic healing techniques, natural health & beauty tips, and many other interesting and educational issues. Also, there will be a mini farmer’s market with samples of organically farmed foods from multiple local farms.
Beneficiaries This year, we’ve taken on a mission to give back to the community by working with two local charitable organizations: Safe Harbor, a domestic abuse shelter for women in the Upstate, and Harvest Hope Food Bank, whose task is to feed as many local hungry families as possible. Due to the economy, both charities’ needs have expanded, while their funds have lessened.
Safe Harbor is a 24-hour emergency shelter and crisis line for victims of domestic violence. This organization provides a safe place for victims to find acceptance, peace and support in rebuilding shattered lives. My Girlfriend’s Closet, an accessory swap, will be an area of the Show created in partnership with Safe Harbor to help support their cause. www.SafeHarborSC.org.
Each week, Harvest Hope Food Bank provides assistance to thousands of hungry people throughout South Carolina. Our goal at the Show is to help this wonderful cause by offering attendees $2 off Show admission (regularly $8 for adults) if they bring 5 cans to donate to Harvest Hope. Also, the chefs on the cooking stage will be incorporating boxes of food that Harvest Hope distributes to families into their cooking demonstrations. www.HarvestHope.org.
My Girlfriend's Closet
My Girlfriend’s Closet is an accessory swap where you can bring hats, purses, jewelry, scarves and other accessories, donate them, and pick new accessories out of other “girlfriends’” donated items. ALL proceeds go directly to benefit Safe Harbor. Safe Harbor is a 24-hour emergency shelter and crisis line for victims of domestic violence. They provide a safe place for women to find acceptance, peace and support in rehabilitating shattered lives. Find more information by visiting www.SafeHarborSC.org. You can either bring your accessories to the Safe Harbor retail store located at 2111J N. Pleasantburg Road (open Monday-Saturday from 9am-7pm) before August 25, or bring them directly to the Upstate Women’s Show anytime between August 27th and 29th!
Jackson & Perkins “Garden for Victory”
Walk through the Jackson & Perkin’s “Garden for Victory” and step back in time. Pay homage to the Victory Garden as it reemerges from WWII to current day. Jackson & Perkins will sell their roses and make a donation to our beneficiaries with each sale. Special thanks to Joel Kirby with Curly Willow Designs for his creativity and inspirational design of the “Garden for Victory.”
Dream Date Bachelor Auction
Thursday 6:30-8pm - Entertainment Stage
Sponsored By: Hosted by:
Lizz Ryals, My 102.5
Beth Bradley, WSSL 100.5
Kim McCrea, WYFF4
Thursday, August 27th, we will kick off the Show with the perfect excuse for a girl’s night out – a Bachelor Auction! Come on out and bid on any one of our eligible bachelors and corresponding date packages, and all of the proceeds will go to benefit Safe Harbor and Harvest Hope Food Bank.Scroll down to see photos and bios of all of our dream dates!
Age 29, Steven “Devereaux” Green
Steven “Devereaux” Green is the Chef and Proprietor of the well known downtown Devereaux’s restaurant. He plays the guitar and no surprise, loves cooking and dining out! His dream date would include a long weekend in Paris! Too bad girls, we weren’t able to get that trip donated
PRIZE PACKAGE : A 14 carat white gold diamond “Palmetto Tree” Pendant on a 16” wheat chain from Skatell’s Jewelry, Teeth Whitening by Pelham Links Family Dentistry, Dinner for 2 at High Cotton, a bottle of Maverick Chardonnay.
Age 41, Michael Roddey
Michael Roddey is a US Army Major and Assistant Professor of Military Science at Furman University. He is currently working on his MBA at USC. The one thing that his friends might not know about him is that he is “romantic” and enjoys focusing on a woman and giving her his full attention.
PRIZE PACKAGE : Artisan Judith Altman Necklace from The Emporium, Dinner for 2 at a Cook’s Station cooking lesson, Teeth Whitening by Pelham Links Family Dentistry, Dinner for 2 and a bottle of wine at Sky Restaurant.
Age 35, Vince Douglas
Vince Douglas is an attorney with Jackson Lewis LLP. He describes himself as an “open book”. Vince admires confident women and believes that a “dream Date” is a date that leads to another date! Vince frequently consults female friends that he calls “the Committee” whenever confronted with an issue his male brain cannot comprehend. For example, he would never buy a gift for a significant other before asking for advice from a “Committee” member.
PRIZE PACKAGE :
Massage for 2 at the Spa at West End, 2 Handlebar gift certificates, Brighton Handbag from The Perfect Gift, Teeth Whitening by Pelham Links Family Dentistry, Greenville Country Club package, Dinner for 2 with wine at American Grocery Restaurant.
Age 33, John Watkins
John Watkins is a Project Construction Manager for Jacobs Engineering. A Clemson alumnae, he enjoys riding his Harley Davidson “fat boy” in his off time. John has travelled extensively to faraway places like Thailand and Cambodia, and even lived in Poland for a year. His favorite personality traits in a woman are a sense of humor and adventure!
PRIZE PACKAGE : 2 tickets to Cirque du Soleil at the Bi-Lo Center, A Women’s Harley Davidson leather jacket, Teeth Whitening by Pelham Links Family Dentistry, Dinner for 2 and a bottle of wine at Rio Grille.
Age 33, Dan Kommel
Dan Kommel is an ER Physician. His pet peeve is “slow drivers in the fast lane”. He loves muscle cars, drives a black Porsche and seeks a woman with “authenticity and nice legs”. His other interests include SCUBA diving, hunting, fishing and playing the piano!
PRIZE PACKAGE : NASCAR Sprint Cup tickets for 2 in Atlanta or Charlotte with 2 night hotel stay,Teeth Whitening by Pelham Links Family Dentistry, transportation to and from hotel and race from Racepackage.com, a gift basket from Millie Lewis Salon and Gift Shop, Dinner for 2 with wine at Devereaux’s.
Age 28, Rick Schroder
Rick Schroder is an Engineer at General Electric. He is a graduate of Auburn University and hails from Greenville. He likes women with a sense of humor and thinks that a young lady’s beautiful eyes are her best physical trait. Rick lives with two yellow Labrador Retrievers, Dixie and Chance, who are in fact, mother and son.
PRIZE PACKAGE : Fantasy Day at the Greenville Drive Baseball Park with tickets, autographed items and giveaways, Teeth Whitening by Pelham Links Family Dentistry,2 tickets to see Jamie Foxx at the Bi-Lo Center, Gift from Monkees of the West End, Shag lessons with DeDe Ward, Dinner for 2 with wine at Stella’s Southern Bistro in Simpsonville.
Age 50, Al Banister
Al Banister is an Account Executive with TPM, Inc. Al considers himself “the luckiest man on Earth” and feels blessed with good friends and dear family. He is looking for a woman who loves to socialize, is full of life, easy to talk to and loves to smile. In his spare time, Al referees high school basketball games.
PRIZE PACKAGE : Lunch and Golf for 2 at The Reserve at Lake Keowee, TaylorMade “his and hers” apparel, 2 tickets to see PostSecret blog phenomenon Frank Warner at the Peace Center, Teeth Whitening by Pelham Links Family Dentistry,Shag lessons with Martha Medford, Dinner for 2 with wine at Lazy Goat.
Age 40, Buddy Spurrier
Buddy Spurrier is VP of Sales for Dougherty Equipment. A Greenville native, Buddy’s real name is Rezen Hutchinson Spurrier III. He attended J.L.Mann High School and Winthrop University. He loves playing with his 8 and 9 year old sons, spending time on the lake and at Clemson sporting events.
PRIZE PACKAGE : 2 orchestra tickets to South Pacific at the Peace Center, A Lady Primrose Royal Extract gift set from A Perfect Gift, Teeth Whitening by Pelham Links Family Dentistry,Dinner for 2 and a bottle of wine at Soby’s Restaurant, A $100 gift card to City Range.
Special Guest "TOP CHEF" Finalist Chef Richard Blais
Saturday 3pm - Cooking Stage
Chef Richard Blais has worked with the world’s most respected chefs, including Thomas Keller, Ferran Adria and Daniel Boulud, and has studied in world-class restaurants like Chez Panisse and El Bulli.
In 2001, Blais earned the position as Executive Chef at Fishbone in Atlanta, and in 2003, he opened BLAIS, where his menu focused on creative, boundary-pushing preparations of taste, temperature and texture. In 2005, he led One Midtown Kitchen to a four-star review in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Trail-Blais, Richard’s creative consulting company, focuses on concept and product development and ideation. A current Trail-Blais project is developing a modern hamburger concept called ‘Flip’ which has opened in midtown Atlanta to stellar reviews as well as creating such diverse concepts as Piebar, Bazzaar and Element Gastro Lounge all in the metro Atlanta area. Blais is also actively involved in innovative ideation, product sponsorship and team motivation for major companies in New York and Miami.
Blais, a recipient of Gayot Guide’s Top Five Rising Chefs of 2005, has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef: Chicago, and the Food Network’s Iron Chef America and Food Detectives with Ted Allen. He has been featured in Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and Food & Wine Magazine.
Get "Real" with a Panel of Reality TV Stars
Saturday 4pm - Entertainment Stage
This panel will be made up of local Reality TV stars from popular shows such as Top Chef, Survivor,
The Biggest Loser, The Amazing Race!
Chef Richard Blais – Top Chef: Chicago
Chef Richard Blais is based out of Atlanta and has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef: Chicago, and the Food Network’s Iron Chef America and Food Detectives with Ted Allen. He has been featured in Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and Food & Wine Magazine.
Erik Huffman & Jaime Dugan – Survivor: China
This couple met and fell in love while on Survivor: China, but they are both originally from the Upstate and actually grew up within 25 miles of each other. Huffman is also in the band Florez which started at Furman University where he attended college. Erik and Jaime were married in Charleston, SC just this past April.
Kelly McCorckle Parkison – The Amazing Race 7
Kelly is originally from Greer, SC and was Miss South Carolina in 2001. She competed in The Amazing Race (season 7), and currently lives in North Carolina with her husband Scott and two sons, Seth and Levi.
Phil & Amy Parham – The Biggest Loser
Phil and Amy Parham were contestants on the 2008 Couples Biggest Loser series. They set record breaking weight losses at the finale and continue to be an inspiration to others across the country. The Parhams live right here in Greenville, SC.
Lindsay King – The Bachelor
Lindsay was on the 4th Season of ABC’s The Bachelor in 2003 competing for the love of Bob Guiney, who was previously on The Bachelorette with Trista Rehn (now Trista Sutter). Lindsay was one of 25 contestants chosen from over 100,000 applicants, and she appeared in 3 episodes of the season.
Ruth Marie Milliman – Survivor: Panama - Exile Island
Ruth Marie Milliman – Survivor: Panama - Exile Island Betrayed by an existing alliance that she had joined only a couple of days earlier, Ruth Marie Milliman, a 48-year-old director of retail leasing from Greenville, SC, became the fourth Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island castaway to be eliminated from the game.
Gina Delozier- The Amazing Race 3
Gina was one of the soccer moms competing on the Emmy award winning 3rd season of CBS’s The Amazing Race. Having grown up in Greenville and lived on the South Carolina coast for a while, she and her husband Buddy, and two children Hunter and Abby, currently reside in Simpsonville, SC.
And Speaking Of....
Queen of the Penny Pinchers - Brandy Long
Friday 3pm & Saturday 11am
Entertainment Stage
The topics that “Savvy Shopper” Brandy will address are" 10 Secrets of Coupon Queens" and "20 Ways to Save Instantly on Groceries and Frivolous Frugal Fun - Extending the Life Of Your Products". Brandy guarantees that she will teach money saving tips that will more than cover the price of your admission ticket and potentially save you hundreds of dollars on your grocery bill!
Frankie Sherman: Christian Speaker & Comedian
Friday at 2 pm
Entertainment Stage
Frankie Sherman, of Perfect Timing Ministries, has delighted audiences across the country with talks and comedy acts based on her new Bible Study book, “Why We Need Girlfriends.” Frankie’s mission is to combine the Bible and her own real life experiences to spread a message of encouragement to women everywhere. So, grab a girlfriend and come on over to the Entertainment Stage to see what she’s all about!
Angela Pitre of Manners Made Fun: “Creating Positive Change through Manners”
Thursday at 4 pm
Entertainment Stage
Angela W. Pitre, CMA for Manners Made Fun, Inc. will talk about how you and your family can inspire positive change every day by using good manners. An inspirational journey that will help bring your family closer together while giving your children a little something extra to help them succeed in all aspects of their lives. If you are interested in teaching your child about empathy, tolerance, effective communication or eco-etiquette then this is a must see.
WYFF 4’s Keisha Kirkland: “Keisha’s Story: Living with a Life Altering Diagnosis…Lung Cancer”.
Friday at 11am
Entertainment Stage
Jane Crawford
Saturday at 3pm
Entertainment Stage
Ms. Jane Crawford Pioneered the Medical Spa concept. She opened the first Med-Spa in the US in the late 1980s. Ms. Crawford is a freelance writer for medical, spa and skin care magazines as well as a published author in both medical and esthetic text books. Her clients include physicians seen on extreme make-over, 20/20 and Dateline. She has trained staff at the highest profile destination spas in the United States. Ms. Crawford is currently Director of Skin Care and co-owner of Carolina Aesthetics, LLC along with Drs. Harriet Van Hale and Patricia Westmoreland
Fashion Shows Sponsored by:
All Fashion shows located on the Entertainment Stage
Kids to Teens and In-Betweens Thursday 4:30 - 5pm
This fashion show will highlight all the fun fashions for the little ones. Come see kids of all ages model the latest looks on the Entertainment Stage.
Livin' Life on the Wild Side by Harley Davidson Thursday 6-6:30pm
Come on Ladies, see how you can live life on the wild side with these inspiring fashions by Harley Davidson!
Local Looks: Real Women, Real Transformations! Saturday 12pm
Some of our many wonderful exhibitors will showcase their items on the Entertainment Stage during this special vendor fashion show. They will use “real” women of all shapes and sizes as their models, and the best part – they’ll tell you where all their booths are located in the Show so you can go pick out your very own fashion show outfit right away!
Dress to Impress at All Ages Saturday 2pm
Whether you are in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s, this fashion show will help you see how to dress appropriately (and look good!) for your age.
Comedy with Dot & Norma Jean from Café and Then Some
Friday 5pm & Saturday 1pm
Dot and Norma Jean were such a hit last year; we are thrilled they are joining us again. Come see Norma Jean and Dot Philpot from Cafe and Then Some perform, and be ready for some side-aches because they are sure to keep you laughing the whole time!
Man Cave
Ladies, this year you don't have to leave your men at home! Bring them to hang out in the "Man Cave" where they can improve their golf swing with the assistance of a golf simulator, work on thier batting average with Greenville Drive players, or tune into a little football on the big screen TV.
Special Thanks to Kim Dunn for her home staging in the Man Cave.
Music
FLOREZ Saturday 5pm
Alex Florez and Erik Huffman met in 1999 as students at Greenville’s own Furman University. Since that time, the band has produced three full-length albums and three EPs. They have consistently performed engaging and heartfelt performances and earned a myriad of fiercely loyal fans at venues all along the East coast and Midwest. They recently added a new drummer, Justin Kitchen; and the three of them will be ending our Show with a bang performing on the Entertainment Stage Saturday night!
Matt Stokes & Friends Thursday 5pm & Friday 6pm
Local favorite Matt Stokes will entertain us with his mellow tunes during the wine tasting on Thursday and Friday.
Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On....
Belly Dancers Saturday 3-3:30pm - Entertainment Stage
Layali Layla Dance Co. is Greenville's central point for oriental dance classes and workshops for women of all ages and backgrounds. Layali Layla belly dance classes, exclusively for women, are an excellent blend of an ancient oriental dance art form and a progressive fitness workout. Come watch these dancers demonstrate this unique combination on the Entertainment Stage!
"Save the Last Dance" Saturday 5pm - Entertainment Stage
Liza Pitts and Derrek Walters will leave you breathless with their unique style of dance.
CARDIO TAP Friday 1pm & Saturday 10:30am
The cardio tap dancers return this year to shake up the stage and demonstrate a different blend of dance and exercise!
ZUMBA Thursday 1:30-2pm
Brought to us from the YMCA, Zumba fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do!
Writer's Block
Special Thanks to Kim Dunn for her home staging in the Writer’s Block
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Thursday Noon - 4:00
Jorée Tamburro
Bobbie Mercer
John Jeter
Frankie Sherman
Cooking with Jorée We Weren’t Finished Being Parents The Plunder Room Why We Need Girlfriends
Noon - 2:00
Noon - 2:00 Noon - 4:00
2:00 - 4:00
Friday Noon - 4:00
Bobbie Mercer
John Jeter
Bob Polomski
Becky Ramsey Stoke Cromley
We Weren’t Finished Being Parents The Plunder Room Month by Month Gardening in the Carolinas French by Heart Whale Stew, Alligator Casserole andOther Authentic Myrtle Beach Favorites
Bob Polomski Patt Fero Bobbie Mercer John Jeter Stoke Cromley
Frankie Sherman Ellyn Bache Mindy Friddle Michael Cogdill
Month by Month Gardening in the Carolinas www.QueenMotorHome.com We Weren’t Finished Being Parents The Plunder Room
Whale Stew, Alligator Casserole and Myrtle Beach Favorites Other Authentic Myrtle Beach Favorites Why We Need Girlfriends Safe Passage Secret Keepers She Rain
Bob Polomski - Month-by-Month Gardening in the Carolinas Friday Noon – 4pm; Saturday 10am – 2pm
As a former native of New Jersey (the "Garden State"), Bob Polomski has gardened in the south for more than two decades where he is widely known and respected for both his down-to-earth gardening expertise and knowledge of the latest technical information. As Clemson Extension Horticulturist at Clemson University, he shares his gardening know-how with residents through numerous print and electronic articles, radio broadcasts, and television appearances. He has also published articles in Carolina Gardener, Fine Gardening, and American Rose. He appears on television programs devoted to gardening and hosts a public radio program that's broadcast statewide with listeners in portions of North Carolina and Georgia. He has also conducted garden study tours in England and France.
Polomski is the author of three regional Month-by-Month Gardening books for the Carolinas, Mississippi, and Alabama. He was a contributing writer for the Better Homes and Gardens New Garden Book (Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA) and the Southern Living® Garden Problem Solver (Oxmoor House, Inc., Birmingham, AL). He was technical editor of several books, including the Miracle-Gro Guides (Meredith Books, Des Moines, IA), the Yard and Garden Owner’s Manual, Meredith Books), The Complete Perennials Book, (Meredith Books), and The Carolinas Gardener's Guide (Cool Springs Press, Nashville,TN). He recently earned a Ph.D. in Plant & Environmental Sciences from Clemson University.
Bobbie Mercer - We Weren’t Finished Being Parents Thursday & Friday 12 – 2pm; Saturday 11am – 1pm
"We Weren't Finished Being Parents" is a dedication to my son Daniel Mercer. The purpose that drove me to write this book was pure and simple desperation to share my loss and educate others in some of the feelings that we have experienced. My hope for this site is that it can provide a place for solace, a place to express emotions with no judgment and offer understanding and hope from parents who are living this new life. I thought that once I hit rock bottom and started climbing out I wouldn’t experience that much emptiness again, however, I know now, that there may not be a bottom and climbing to Faith and God is what will lead me the rest of my life. Years will certainly tell. If you are experiencing or have experienced a similar loss, my prayers go out to you. If you know someone with this sort of loss, please be patient, they can be a different person every day.
Barbara B. Mercer (known to friends as Bobbie) grew up in Greenville, South Carolina and is the youngest of 6 children. Currently she resides in Mauldin, South Carolina, a suburb of Greenville, with her husband, Mark Mercer, 3 dogs and 2 cats.
If you wish to contact me you can at bobbiemercer@bellsouth.net.
Website: www.barbaramercer.com
Frankie Sherman - Why We Need Girlfriends Thursday 2 – 4pm; Friday 1 – 3pm
There’s a real hunger for meaningful friendship in this hurry-up-see-you-later world. Friendship adds depth, richness, and meaning to life. God understands that, because friendship is His idea. If there were any doubt, one would only need to look at the lives of Mary and Elizabeth - two incredible women brought together by their circumstances. Both were carrying a miracle child that would impact the future of the world, and both needed someone to share the experience with. God provided by giving them each other.
John Jeter - The Plunder Room Thursday, Friday & Saturday Noon – 4pm
John Jeter, co-owner of The Handlebar, an award-winning concert venue he started with his wife, Kathy Laughlin, in 1994 in Greenville, SC, had his first novel, THE PLUNDER ROOM, published in January by Thomas Dunne Books (St. Martin’s Press). He sold the novel without an agent – and still doesn’t have one. During his career as a newspaperman – reporter, editor and rewriteman for the Chicago Sun-Times, St. Petersburg Times and San Antonio Express-News – Jeter: appeared on Oprah!; earned a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism; traveled widely, from Hong Kong and China and to Vietnam, southern Africa, throughout the Caribbean, Central America and Cuba, Europe and more -- all the places in his novel. For the last 15 years, The Handlebar has promoted some 2,500 concerts, performed by the likes of John Mayer, Joan Baez, John Hiatt, Janis Ian, David Sanborn, Dr. John, Bela Fleck, Richie Havens – more than three dozen Grammy Award winners, countless Grammy nominees and a half-dozen Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Jeter also contributed an essay to MAKING NOTES: MUSIC OF THE CAROLINAS, published by Novello Press.
Mindy Friddle's novel, "The Garden Angel" (St.Martin’s Press/Picador), was a Barnes & Noble "Discover Great New Writers" selection. Her second novel "Secret Keepers" was published by St. Martin's Press in May 2009. A Greenville native, she is founder and director of the Writing Room, a community-based writing program for Upstate writers. http://www.mindyfriddle.com
Patt Fero is a native South Carolinian who still resides in the mountains of Upstate South Carolina. She and her husband have three grown children and one granddaughter. Patt has spent over 25 years in the private club and hospitality industry. She enjoys the beach, reading, walking and golf. This novel is her first, but she has several sequels planned.
In www.QueenMotorHome.com, Patt has created two delightful female baby boomer characters who experience a mid-life crisis and loads of adventure. Readers will enjoy following the escapades of Leslie and Liz involving their marriages, careers, and travels. Patt’s writings are fun and fast-paced, and readers will identify with her characters and relate to the stories in their own lives.
Rebecca Ramsey - French by Heart Friday Noon – 4pm
French By Heart is the story of an all-American family pulling up stakes and finding a new home in Clermont-Ferrand, a city four hours south of Paris known more for its smoke-spitting factories and car dealerships than for its location in the Auvergne, the lush heartland of France dotted with crumbling castles and sunflower fields. The Ramseys are not jet-setters; they’re a regular family with big-hearted and rambunctious kids. Quickly their lives go from covered-dish suppers to smoky dinner parties with heated polemics, from being surrounded by Southern hospitality to receiving funny looks if the children play in the yard without shoes. A charming tale with world-class characters, French By Heart reads like letters from your funniest friend. More than just a slice of life in France, it’s a heartwarming account of a family coming of age and learning what “home sweet home” really means.
Becky now lives with her family in Greer, South Carolina, where she spends her days writing and running all over creation taking her children places.
Ellyn Bache is the author of more than a dozen books for both adults and children, including the novel, "Safe Passage," that was made into a movie starring Susan Sarandon, and a short story collection that won the Willa Cather Prize. She currently lives in Greer.
MIchael Cogdill - "She Rain" Saturday 2-4pm
Michael Cogdill is blessed as one of the most honored television storytellers in America. His cache of awards includes 23 Emmys and the National Edward R. Murrow for a broad range of achievement, from live reporting to long-form storytelling. His work proves the power a message can hold when it reaches the human heart. Michael’s television credits as a writer/performer include CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, and The Today Show. His interview credits are about as varied as you can get: The Reverend Billy Graham, Dr. Mehmet Oz of Oprah fame, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Abby Hoffman, Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator John McCain, Howard K. Smith, James Brown, and countless eminent members of Congress along with other key newsmakers around the country. His coverage credits include Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States and major figures in entertainment.
Michael is a writer working across genres that include children’s literature, the Southern novel, and self-improvement non-fiction. His latest competed work, a novel entitled She-Rain, will launch in 2009, with a global publicity blast. Michael is currently at work on two self-improvement pieces of non-fiction: God's Contact Lens (which has the attention of writer Philip Yancey) and Raise The Haze (an e-book in partnership with peak-performance coach and coming Bob Proctor Youth Movement speaker, Chris Dines, in London).
Michael was born in Asheville, North Carolina, June 11, 1961 -- the son of a truck driver and a mill worker. He is extremely proud of his working-people roots, drawing on their deep wisdom and life lessons in his reporting, writing and public speaking. Michael is a cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a degree in communications, emphasis on the liberal arts. He married Jill Kremer Cogdill in 1985, and together they've founded a company, Cracker the Crab LLC, publishing children's literature and extending a broad product line with emphasis on raising self-esteem in the young. Michael currently anchors the 6:00 and 11:00 news weeknights on WYFF News 4, NBC in the West Carolinas and Georgia.
Stoke Cromley- "Whale Stew, Alligator Casserole and Other Authentic Myrtle Beach Favorites" Friday & Saturday Noon-4pm
A native of Myrtle Beach, SC, Stoke Cromley has enjoyed being around the preparation of food since age six. His culinary career has evolved from a dishwasher to soda jerk, to short order cook, to sous chef, to owning his own restaurant. Stoke comes by his ability to prepare fine food honestly. He and his family have been involved for years in some of the Myrtle Beach areas most successful restaurants. Stoke owned and operated the very popular Lowcountry Gourmet Restaurant located in Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina. Over the years he has invented, bought or otherwise acquired these wonderful recipes to share. His book Whale Stew, Alligator Casserole and Other Authentic Myrtle Beach Favorites is truly a southern collection of almost 400 must-have recipes. Most have a hilarious story behind them. His B-B-Q recipe alone is worth the price of the book.
Joree Tamburro-" Cooking With Joree" Thursday 12-2pm
Joree Tamburro is originally from Los Angeles where she became a much sought after cooking instructor for the rich and famous of Hollywood. Joree successfully mastered the art of elegant and exciting dining made simple. This eventually resulted in the first of two published books, "Simple Solutions for Gourmet Dishes, From Appetizers to Desserts." Over the years, Joree has conducted numerous cooking demonstrations at venues such as Williams Sonoma, The Biltmore Estates, Barnes and Noble, and Earth Fare. Her motto: Elegant Dining Made Simple is what keeps her cooking classes standing room only. Joree then parlayed her background in international modeling and acting into a second book, Cooking with Joree, Hollywood Style-The Glamour without the Fuss. In it, her well-known husband, Chuck, gives his favorite recipes along with other famous stuntmen and women in Hollywood.
Wine & Chocolate Frenzy
Nightly 5-7pm Had a long day? Stop by to sample a variety of delicious red & white wines from the area’s leading distributors.
Sponsored by
Thursday
Music by Matt Stokes & Friends
“Livin’ Life on the Wild Side” Harley Davidson Fashion Show
Dream Date Bachelor Auction
Treats from Strossner’s Bakery
Friday
Music by Matt Stokes & Friends
Comedy with Dot and Norma Jean from Café & Then Some
Special Surprise to Benefit the American Heart Association
Sweets by Soby’s pastry chef Teryi Youngblood
Saturday
FLOREZ Concert
Treats by The Sweetery & BI-LO
Home Depot Clinics
Thursday, August 27th:
1-2:30pm: Basic Home Repairs/ECO
- Drywall Repair
- Toilet Repair
- Faucet Repair
- Caulking
- Water Heater Repair
- Thermostat Replacement
- Creating an Energy Efficient Home
3-4pm: Interior/Exterior Painting/Faux Finishes
4-4:45pm: Fall Planting & Yard Maintenance
5-6:30pm: Tiling Floors, Walls, and Backsplashes
6:30-7pm: What Home Depot can install for you and HomeDepot.com
Friday, August 28th:
11am-12pm: Fall Planting and Yard Maintenance
2-12:30pm: What Home Depot can install for you and HomeDepot.com
1-2:30pm: Tiling Floors, Walls, and Backsplashes
3-4:30pm: Basic Home Repairs/ECO
- Drywall Repair
- Toilet Repair
- Faucet Repair
- Caulking
- Water Heater Repair
- Thermostat Replacement
- Creating an Energy Efficient Home
5-6pm: Interior/Exterior Painting/Faux Finishes
Saturday, August 29th:
10:30-11am: What Home Depot can install for you and HomeDepot.com
11am-12:30pm: Lighting Upgrades
- Efficient Lighting
- Changing Out Fixtures
- Install a Ceiling Fan
- Track Lighting
- Under Cabinet Lighting
1-2pm: Bathroom Enhancement and Upgrades
2-3:30pm: Basic Home Repairs/ECO
- Drywall Repair
- Toilet Repair
- Faucet Repair
- Caulking
- Water Heater Repair
- Thermostat Replacement
- Creating an Energy Efficient Home
4-5pm: Interior/Exterior Painting/Faux Finishes
5-6:30pm: Tiling Floors, Walls, and Backsplashes
Ask a Master Gardener
The Greater Greenville Master Gardeners will be available at the Upstate Women's Show to answer your gardening questions. They will also offer presentations on the latest area gardens such as Linky Park, the Butterfly Garden, Heritage Garden and the new Rain Garden currently underway at Cleveland Park. Check the show schedule for specific times for demonstrations on creating your own (inexpensive) fountain and water saving techniques, such as making a rain barrel. Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from a Master Gardener. Their vast gardening knowledge and day-to-day gardening know-how is free to you for the weekend.
Thursday, August 27
2:00 Linky Stone Children’s Garden - Debra Schneider
In addition, the Speakers Bureau will present various topics of interest to the public.
Mini Super BI-LO for Kids
Kids learn the value of selecting healthy, affordable options in their very own grocery store.
Visit Monkey Joe's at the Show!
Bouncing and jumping fun for kids 12 and younger in the fun-filled inflatable play center!
Door Prizes
GRAND PRIZES
BI-LO - $300 Gift Card
Hilton Greenville - Fri. & Sat. night stay, including breakfast for two, with the "Shop 'til you Drop" package
The Perfect Gift - Kooba Purse
The Home Depot - 1 Ryobi Power Paint System with Roller & Sprayer, 1 Ryobi 18V Starter Power Tool Kit, 2 Eco Options Baskets - Starter kit to make your home more energy efficient, 10 Park Benches
MG's Grand Day Spa and Marriot Greenville - Girls Grand Getaway (for 2): Deluxe Room at Marriott Greenville, Dinner & Round of Drinks at Giatu, $50 Voucher/Person for Spa Services
OTHER PRIZES
Augusta's Creations (5) 2 Buttermilk Pies Melt in your mouth, simple and southern classic pie to delight the whole family!!!
Center for Medical Weight Loss $100 Gift Certificate on a Weight Loss Plan
To be used on any of our treatment programs at the Center for Medical Weight Loss. 99% of our patients have kept their weight off after 5 years.
Cheryl's Unlimited Turquoise Necklace and Earrings
Turquoise & Sterling Silver Band Forged Necklace & Earrings
Clemson Wellness & Rehab Services/Arbonne International Arbonne Skin Care & wellness Products
A basket of over $100 worth of Arbonne's botanically-based phenomenal products
Chiropractic Connection
Two Hydro Massage Packages 8 Fifteen Minute Sessions - with hydro massage, a powerful wave of water spans the full width of the user's body providing a powerful, heated massage. Users enjoy total relaxation while remaining comfortable and fully clothed.
Elite Physical Therapy
Two 1 hr. Massages (2) 1 hour full body massage
Eye Candy
Green Amber with White Sapphire Pendant on 14 kt. Gold Chain Green Amber with White Sapphire Pendant on 14 kt. 18" Italian Square Box Gold Chain
Greenville Vein & Aesthetics
Aesthetic Consult with Facial Profractional Treatment $1500.00 Value - Skin analysis with facial treatment to rejuvenate skin texture, tone & overall even re-texturing of the skin to produce a more youthful & healthy appearance.
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Ready for the Beach Package Tropical Pineapple Set, Sunscreen, After-Sun Replenishing Gel, Beach Friendly Make-up. All presented in a Basket with a Towel, Sunglasses, and Flip Flops
Massage Envy
(2) $65 Gift Certificates 2 Gift Certificates, each for a 1 hour Massage
Mi Tyes Boutique Clothing
$100 Gift Certificate for Clothing $100 worth of clothing to be chosen by the winner
Plaza Suite - A Boutique $100 Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate for Clothing or Accessories at either the Greenville or the Clemson Location
Pumpkin Mumpkin "Pumpkin Mumpkin Money" Gift Certificate
5 $20 Gift Certificates for Creative, Convenient Products for Parent & Child Featuring Back Seat Caddy, Car Seat Caddy, Stroll-n-Shop, and More!
Related Images Photo Session and 11x14
In Studio Session of your choice plus one 11x14
Rolling Green Village
Rolling Green Village Gift Bag Waterproof Travel Bag with 2 mugs; $50 Publix gift card; $25 Spinx gas card S. Lynn Landscape Curbing, LLC 50' of Decorative Concrete Curbing, Installed
Winner's choice of style, color, and stamp of 50 ft. of landscape curbing, including free professional installation.
Studio 405
Hair Care Basket Bumble & Bumble Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products, Flat Iron, Gift Certificate
Thirty One Gifts
Kids Pink Flower Set Matching Backpack, Apron & Chef's Hat and Organizer with Matching Laundry Hamper
Zrii
1 Month's Supply of Zrii Zrii is an anti-aging liquid nutritional product that is endorsed by Dr. Deepak Chopra. The product is based on Ayurveda and protoes self-healing of the body.
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