Deeply Rooted
Sponsored by
Friday, May 2 from 6 - 8:30
The Annex at Judson Mill
Join us for a celebration of the resilience and importance of nature, in support of Conestee Nature Preserve.
While we experienced disaster in the last year, we also witnessed the strength of community and found opportunity to build a stronger Conestee in recovery. This is a Great Blue Gathering like no other, "Deeply Rooted," a tribute to our rich history, and our exciting future.
Greenville Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond will share a powerful message about her connection to nature, the inspiration it brings, and the power of community. Be the first to hear her new poem "Deeply Rooted," honoring Conestee's enduring beauty.
You'll also be entertained by local singer-songwriter Darby Wilcox, while perusing a silent auction offering dozens of experiences, original artwork and unique items. Highlighting the auction will be travel experiences to Charleston, Asheville, Telluride, and an exciting assortment of local experiences and gifts. See a sneak peek. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and a catered dinner.
ALL proceeds benefit Conestee Nature Preserve's mission to provide important opportunities for meaningful connection, discovery, and education in nature.
Purchase your ticket today!
In all, your ticket to "GBG" includes:
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Passed hors d'oeuvres and a catered dinner with multiple entrée options (including vegetarian).
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Open beer and wine bar.
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Live music by Darby Wilcox!
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An immersive photo booth celebrating the long anticipated opening of our Nature Playscape!
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Access to silent auction items and experiences. More details on auction items coming soon!
Auction items sneak peek
A night of poetry and music
Glenis Redmond
Poet Laureate of Greenville
A powerful speaker and international advocate for poetry, Glenis Redmond is the First Poet Laureate of Greenville, South Carolina. She is a Kennedy Center Teaching Artist, and a Cave Canem alumni.
She has authored six books of poetry and is the recipient of numerous awards, honors, and fellowships, including the South Carolina Governor’s Award, the Charlie Award from the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, a North Carolina Literary Fellowship, and the Peacemaker Award by the Upstate Mediation Center. Learn more about Glenis.
Stunning. Incisive. Heartbreaking. These are words that jump to mind when describing singer-songwriter Darby Wilcox, whose powerful and commanding presence leaves her audiences captivated, charmed, and fascinated.
With the dual powers of her tenderness and ferocity, she makes you feel as if you have been given a gift; a precious glimpse into the deepest depths of her secret soul. Her songs are places you’ve been before. They are pain. They are joy. They are honesty. They are your story through her eyes. Learn more about Darby.
Darby Wilcox
Singer/Songwriter
Marissa Elaine Photography
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