Jan. 16

The Easley Business and Professional Women’s Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The speaker will be Stacie Thompson of New Morning Foundation, “Watchdog Advocate Group for Women.” Ever wondered ‘what are they thinking at the Statehouse?’ Thompson will give you answers during her presentation, “Advocacy Made Simple: ‘Bee’ Part of a Unified Voice of Reason.” Thompson will explain the legislative process, advocacy and how to make your voice heard.

Jan. 18

Pickens Educators Retired will meet Friday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at Collins Old Town in Central. Speaker is Owen Robertson. Please note change of day.

Jan. 18

Lori Solymosi Exhibit opens at the Gallery at Cox Hall with The Clemson Little Theatre’s Production of “Short Haired Grace” this weekend. Champagne reception for art patrons, 7 p.m., Pendleton Playhouse - Mechanic St., Pendleton. Call 864-646-8100 for reservations to the Opening Production.

EXPRESSIONS: BY LORI SOLYMOSI

Lori Solymosi is an artist who resides in Pendleton. A graduate of The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Lori received the prestedigious Emlen Cresson Traveling Scholarship award which granted her 10 weeks of European travel as well as a private studio and a year of post graduate work at the Academy where she majored in painting and printmaking.

Jan. 28

Free Family Elvis Concert @ Your Library!

One night only! Come see local Elvis impersonator, Tim Spears, perform as the King of Rock and Roll! This special family friendly concert event will be held at 6:30p.m. in the large meeting room of the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley.

Feb.5-26

Etching for Jewelry: Copper Alloy Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm with Laura Dahl

The Arts Center, volunteerarts@explorearts.org, 864-633-5051

March 5-28

Chain Design and Fabrication Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 pm with Instructor Paul Klein

The Arts Center, volunteerarts@explorearts.org, 864-633-5051

April - Three 2 day sessions 9 & 11, 16 & 18, and 23 & 25

Knitted Wire Beaded Bracelet Tuesdays and Thursdays

7:00-9:00 pm with Alice Craig.

The Arts Center, volunteerarts@explorearts.org, 864-633-5051

May 7-30

Ring Making: Metal with Set Stones

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 pm with Trish Stalb

The Arts Center, volunteerarts@explorearts.org, 864-633-5051