“Clop Clop on the Reedy: A Tale of Huguenot Mill” follows the struggle of 3 characters in the 1890s: MaryLou (a 15-year-old biscuit-maker), Ambrose (a Horse Cab Driver, known locally as “The Story Man”), and Charles H. Lanneau Jr. (historic founder of the Huguenot Mill.) Their responses to a tragic event in 1892 propel the action through 1907—all woven together by a whimsical Narrator/Stagehand named Hack who rolls the actors past images of Old Greenville in an authentic horse cart.

The hour-long, one-act performance is sponsored by a Metropolitan Arts Council grant as well as the Fine Arts Ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Greenville. The new play written by First Pres covenant partner, Dave Burke, will receive its premiere performance on Friday, May 31 at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm with a preshow talk by John Nolan at 6:30pm. 

Ladies, get ready to laugh until your sides ache and your mascara runs! Join us at Chonda Pierce “Life is Funny” LIVE in Concert. Calling all those who know that life is too short not to embrace the joy and humor it brings!

Chonda will have you laughing at life’s curveballs, celebrating your quirks, and embracing the joy that can be found even in the most unexpected places. So, grab your girlfriends, put on your waterproof mascara, and get ready for Chonda Pierce’s “Life is Funny” LIVE in Concert Tour. Secure your tickets now to the must-see event that will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and grateful for the gift of laughter. A limited number of VIP tickets including Early Entry and Q&A with Chonda are available for each show.

Regular Doors open at 6:00pm
Show Begins at 7:00pm

Use discount code INSIDER for 20% discount through May 29 (does not apply to groups).

MYSTERION EXHIBIT 

The Galleries at First Pres is pleased to exhibit Mysterion, a collection of works by renowned contemporary artist, Makoto Fujimura. Makoto Fujimura is a leading contemporary artist whose process driven, refractive “slow art” has been described by David Brooks of New York Times as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time”. His bicultural arts education led his style towards a fusion between fine art and abstract expressionism, together with the traditional Japanese art of Nihonga and Kacho-ga (bird-and-flower painting tradition). 

The Galleries at First Presbyterian Church will also be open for the MAC First Fridays gallery crawl from 6:00-9:00pm starting in April through July.