Greer Idol featured on Greenville News website

04.23.08 | Posted in: News,Events

The Greenville News was on hand at The Davenport to take pictures of the 1st round of auditions for Greer Idol.

"Auditions went very well, and I think Greer will be in for another great year of talented singers that will capture the enthusiasm." said Lindsay Stevens, one of the judges for this first round.

View the photos on GreenvilleOnline.com

Greer Idol auditions start Tuesday, April 22nd.

04.22.08 | Posted in: News,Events

“Greer Idol” to returns for encore season

Been loosening up those vocal chords and singing in the shower?

If so, you may be ready to audition for the 2008 Greer Idol competition to be held in conjunction with the city’s Tunes on Trade summer concert series.

Andrea Payment, director of the Greer Cultural Arts Council, said positive feedback from the inaugural year of Greer Idol, won by the Upstate’s own Jennifer Johnson, made the decision to bring back the competition an easy one.

“The audience response was overwhelming,” Payment said.  “It really was difficult to believe how much everyone enjoyed it.”

The encore year begins on April 22 and April 29, when open auditions will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Davenport located at 230 Trade St.  All participants must be 16 years of age as of April 1, 2008, and will be asked to sing a one-minute a cappella version of a song of their choice.

Those who make the cut will be awarded gold tickets to the semifinal round to be held on May 20, just one month before the first Tunes on Trade concert.  The top 12 singers will be invited to participate in the final round, where four judges plus on-line voting will determine the winner over the course of the summer concert series.

There is no cost to participate in the competition.  For more information, visit www.GreerIdol.com or call 848-5383.  Registration forms also may be completed on-site the night of auditions.

Piedmont SCORE meeting @ The Davenport

04.08.08 | Posted in: News,Events

The Piedmont chapter of SCORE will be meeting @ The Davenport on Tuesday morning.  SCORE is a group of retired and active executives, professionals and business owners.

Members share their expertise through no-fee, confidential, one-on-one counseling, mentoring, and workshops to help small entrepreneurs start, maintain or expand their business.

Register online for one of their upcoming seminars.   www.PiedmontSCORE.org

The Davenport featured in a FOX 21 interview

04.01.08 | Posted in: News,Events

FOX 21 conducted an interview this morning (Tuesday, April 1st) to highlight the Leatherheads Red Carpet Party being hosted at The Davenport this coming Friday night.  The interview, also held at The Davenport, featured Erin Williams, the event's coordinator.  There are still some tickets available for the event, which can be purchased at many of Greer's downtown merchants and through The Davenport's website. 

Leatherheads Red Carpet Party at The Davenport

03.11.08 | Posted in: News,Events

A Leatherheads Red Carpet Party will be held at The Davenport to celebrate its premiere April 4, 2008.  The 1920s era football movie, with George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, and John Krasinski, was partially filmed in historic Greer.

Movie-goers will gather at 6:45 pm in the marbled lobby of The Camelot Cinemas in Greenville, where director George Clooney viewed takes while filming the romantic comedy.  The big screen and high-definition digital projector are LucasFilms THX-certified and one of the only three of its kind in the nation.

The premiere will be followed by a champagne party from 9:00 - midnight at The Davenport, a newly renovated ballroom at 230 Trade St, in the historic Greer district.  Party-goers will walk the red carpet and be interviewed by Hollywood "celebrities" Alison Lister and Jane Hawkins.  Paparazzi will take photos which will be available online.

Guests will be served champagne, wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres donated by local restaurants Justin's, The Cazbah, Great Bay Oyster House, Lunch ‘N Such, Cafe Rivera, and Bin 112.  They may dance to the Leatherheads soundtrack, music from the 20’s, and the band Jabberwocky.

Dress is black tie optional.  There will be contests for best Hollywood star look-alikes and best 1920’s attire, with winners receiving dinner for two.

A drawing will be held from the first 200 pre-sold party tickets for five couples for a limousine ride to and from the theater with our Hollywood doubles.

Tickets are $75, and are available at The Davenport, and the following Greer retail merchants:  Chelsea’s, Dobson Gifts & Hardware, Girlfriends, Maiale Boutique, Smith & James, and Talloni A Shoe Salon.

Proceeds will go to The Triune Mercy Center and The Greer Soup Kitchen.  For more information, call Erin Williams @ 877-2046.