Entertainment

Thanksgiving Art
Show Reception, Nov. 6
The City of Greer Parks and Recreation Department and Greer Cultural Arts Council will be hosting a Thanksgiving Art Show Reception on Thursday, Nov. 6 at Greer City Hall from 5–8 p.m.

Rating: 7 out of 10

Run time: 117 minutes
Rated: ‘R’ for language and violence

The theatre at which I saw “Nightcrawler” Thursday night had accidentally added an “S” to the end of the title.

The Greenville Little Theatre is bringing a popular southern comedy to the stage with its production of “Steel Magnolias.”

The remaining runs are Nov. 6-8 and 13-15 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. An additional matinee performance will be offered Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.

‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ at Little Theatre
Spartanburg Little Theatre’s “The Mystery of Irma Vep” runs Oct. 31 - Nov. 9.

Tuesdays on Trade
Chili Cook Off
On Nov. 4 Tuesdays on Trade’s Chili Cook Off will be held from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. There is a $20 entry fee to compete and tasting tickets are $1 each.

Rating: 7 out of 10

Run time: 149 minutes
Rated: ‘R’ for language, violence and nudity

I didn’t like Gillian Flynn’s 2012 novel “Gone Girl” as much as most people.  

Furman Symphony
Orchestra starts Oct. 17
The Furman Symphony Orchestra will present its first concert of the season Friday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman University campus.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students.

For as far back as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with music. Making a top-20 list of my favorite rock’n’roll artists was a difficult but highly enjoyable project that became so extensive I decided to break it into two parts. The following acts represent numbers 20-11 on the list.