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The Arts Center of Greenwood presents a variety of artist talks/demonstrations, community lectures and guest speakers annually. Be sure to check back here for periodic updates to our schedule of events.
Upcoming Lectures
Lander University Lecture Series: "The Siege of Savages Old Fields: Remembering the American Revolutionary War for it's 250th Anniversary"
by Dr. Franklin Rausch
In this presentation, history professor Dr. Rausch will discuss what led to the battle, what the clash was like, and why it caused relatively so few casualties. In addition, he will examine its historical importance as part of the American Revolution and War for Independence.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "A Drunken History: The Story of America's Love of Alcohol and the Drinks that Have Defined Us"
by Dr. Andrew Jameson
In this presentation, communication and languages professor Dr. Andrew Jameson will tell the story of America’s favorite cocktails and concoctions and what they say about us, for good or ill.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Community Lecture: "Native American Archeology in South Carolina"
by Christopher Judge
In this presentation, assistant director of Native American studies at USC Lancaster, Dr. Christopher Judge will give an overview of Native American archeology and history within South Carolina.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
Community Lecture: "Cherokee Arts & Crafts"
by Alice Taylor-Colbert
In this presentation, historian, Dr. Alice Taylor-Colbert will give an overview of Cherokee culture and the transformation of objects to modern arts and crafts.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "A Homeless Crisis: Understanding the Roots of and Policy Approaches to Homelessness in the U.S."
Dr. Brian Pitman
In this presentation, criminology professor Dr. Brian Pitman explores the roots of homelessness in the United States and the effectiveness of these and other policy approaches to addressing it.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "Home: The Unique and Vulnerable Landscapes of South Carolina"
by Professor Jon Holloway
In this photographic presentation, art professor jon holloway explores the unique landscapes of South Carolina and the challenges stemming from population growth and limited resources.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "It is a Calamity Not to Dream: Life Lessons from the Words of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays"
by Dr. Kevin Witherspoon
In this presentation, history professor Dr. Kevin Witherspoon highlights careful readings of Dr. Mays’ weekly editorials, “My View,” and Mays’ other writings and speeches to identify a number of core themes and ideas that we can apply in our own lives today.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "Better, Faster, Stronger? How Technology is Changing the Limits of Athletic Performance"
by Dr. David Zinn
In this presentation, sport management professor Dr. David Zinn explores how advancements in equipment, training methods, and sports science have changed the boundaries of athletic performance.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
All lectures are free & open to the community and held in the reception hall at The Arts Center of Greenwood. Light refreshments and a cash bar available.
Upcoming Lectures
Lander University Lecture Series: "The Siege of Savages Old Fields: Remembering the American Revolutionary War for it's 250th Anniversary"
by Dr. Franklin Rausch
In this presentation, history professor Dr. Rausch will discuss what led to the battle, what the clash was like, and why it caused relatively so few casualties. In addition, he will examine its historical importance as part of the American Revolution and War for Independence.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "A Drunken History: The Story of America's Love of Alcohol and the Drinks that Have Defined Us"
by Dr. Andrew Jameson
In this presentation, communication and languages professor Dr. Andrew Jameson will tell the story of America’s favorite cocktails and concoctions and what they say about us, for good or ill.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Community Lecture: "Native American Archeology in South Carolina"
by Christopher Judge
In this presentation, assistant director of Native American studies at USC Lancaster, Dr. Christopher Judge will give an overview of Native American archeology and history within South Carolina.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
Community Lecture: "Cherokee Arts & Crafts"
by Alice Taylor-Colbert
In this presentation, historian, Dr. Alice Taylor-Colbert will give an overview of Cherokee culture and the transformation of objects to modern arts and crafts.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "A Homeless Crisis: Understanding the Roots of and Policy Approaches to Homelessness in the U.S."
Dr. Brian Pitman
In this presentation, criminology professor Dr. Brian Pitman explores the roots of homelessness in the United States and the effectiveness of these and other policy approaches to addressing it.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "Home: The Unique and Vulnerable Landscapes of South Carolina"
by Professor Jon Holloway
In this photographic presentation, art professor jon holloway explores the unique landscapes of South Carolina and the challenges stemming from population growth and limited resources.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "It is a Calamity Not to Dream: Life Lessons from the Words of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays"
by Dr. Kevin Witherspoon
In this presentation, history professor Dr. Kevin Witherspoon highlights careful readings of Dr. Mays’ weekly editorials, “My View,” and Mays’ other writings and speeches to identify a number of core themes and ideas that we can apply in our own lives today.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: "Better, Faster, Stronger? How Technology is Changing the Limits of Athletic Performance"
by Dr. David Zinn
In this presentation, sport management professor Dr. David Zinn explores how advancements in equipment, training methods, and sports science have changed the boundaries of athletic performance.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
All lectures are free & open to the community and held in the reception hall at The Arts Center of Greenwood. Light refreshments and a cash bar available.
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The Arts Center of Greenwood 120 Main Street Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 388 - 7800 [email protected] |