Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation

 January





 February





 March
St. Paddy Bash at McHale's
Dalton Gallery Opening Reception
Freedom Center Concert Series

 April
Drum Circle at Old Town Outfitters
The Beach Bash
Artists' Demos
Dalton Gallery Opening Reception
RHCT The Odd Couple - Female!
Freedom Center Concert Series

 May
Artists' Demos
Main Street Live
Freedom Center Concert Series
A Taste of Downtown

 June
Artists' Demos
Main Street Live
Dalton Gallery Opening Reception
RHCT Honk, Jr.
Art Crawl

 July
Red, White & BOOM!
Dalton Gallery Opening Reception
Art Crawl
Singing in The Rain
To Kill A Mockingbird
E.T.

 August
Main Street Live
Dalton Gallery Opening Reception
Wait Until Dark
Art Crawl
Some Like it Hot
Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory


 September
Main Street Live



 October
Downtown Blues Festival
Dalton Gallery Opening Reception
Boo-HaHa

 November



 December
ChristmasVille



Ongoing
Open Mic Night at McHale's
Comedy Night at McHale's
Greek Night at Old Town Bistro
Italian Night at Old Town Bistro
Sunday Brunch at Old Town Bistro
Monday Night Hospitality Bicycle Ride
Drum Circle at Old Town Outfitters
York County Library
The Rock Hill Yoga Center
Jazzercize


































Italian Night at Old Town Bistro

Saturday, June 28 – 135 E. Main Street – All you can eat Italian food with live entertainment. Entertainment includes Daniel Stein singing opera from 7 PM - 9PM and Davis Taylor singing Elvis Classics and Oldies from 9 PM - Close.  Check website for dates and details. www.rholdtownbistro.com


Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation

What:  6th Annual Red, White & BOOM!

Who:  The Community, Including Children and Families

Where:  Downtown Black Street

When:  Thursday, July 3, 2008, 5:30PM-10:00PM

Chill out at this cool summer event located in the Old Town Amphitheater (and beyond) on Black Street. Our headliner this year will be "Sticky Fingers" the Ultimate Rolling Stones Tribute band.  Opening act will be local favorite "The Heavy Sandwich."  Musical fireworks displays sponsored by WRHI. Bring a chair and come hungry. Must have photo identification to purchase adult beverage wristband.


Wait Until Dark Outdoor Movie Series
Old Town Amphitheater

Click the logo above to find out more about the
Wait Until Dark summer movie series.


July 18 - To Kill A Mockingbird
July 25 - E.T.
August 1 - Some LIke It Hot
August 8 - Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Dalton Gallery Opening Receptions
121 East Main Street

July 17, 6 PM  – Andi Steele Exhibition
August 21, 6 PM  – 19th Annual Juried Exhibition
October 2, 6 PM  – Jennifer Kincaid, Allison Luce, and Alyssa Wood Clay Exhibition
www.yorkcountyarts.org


Main Street Live

Thursday – August 7 and September 4, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM on Main Street – Huge street party with live bands, food vendors and children’s activity area. Bring a chair or your dancing shoes. Must have photo identification to purchase adult  beverage wristband. Sponsored by the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce. www.yorkcountychamber.com


Arts Live

Thursdays July 17 and August 21. Art crawl, sidewalk sale, live music, merchant open house. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Rock Hill and York County, Gallery Up and the Main Streets of Old Town Association.
www.yorkcountyarts.org and www.galleryup.com


Downtown Entertainment at McHale's

122 E. Main Street - Every Wednesday, Open Mike Night.  Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Live Music from 10 PM - 1 AM. Small $3 cover. Lunch, dinner, late night. All ABC permits. www.mchalesonmain.com


Greek Night at Old Town Bistro

135 E. Main Street – All you can eat Greek food with live entertainment and Greek wines. Check website for dates and details. www.rholdtownbistro.com


Monday Night Hospitality Bicycle Ride

During the Spring, Summer and Fall months the Rock Hill Bicycle Club hosts a weekly Monday night “Hospitality” ride which draws close to 75 riders for all levels of social riding. Highlighted in nationally distributed Bicycling Magazine, the ride gives the club an opportunity to share the beauty of our area with new members, to teach riding safety and promote healthy living. After the ride, dozens of cyclists remain in the area to dine, shop and socialize.


Sunday Brunch at Old Town Bistro

135 E. Main Street – 11 AM – Come once and you’ll see why East Town Neighborhood Association voted this restaurant their favorite place for brunch. The new neighborhood hangout with great food! www.rholdtownbistro.com


Drum Circle at Old Town Outfitters

TBD, 7PM – 215 E. White Street – The Old Town Drum Circle is a group of amatuer hand drummers who come together to create a community rhythm experience. Never drummed? Don’t be shy. Stop by. They'll have you joining in before you can shake, rattle and roll. Amazingly relaxing and a great way to meet nice folks. Just ask owners David or Bonna Shook. www.theoutdoorstorewithmore.com (803) 324-9133.


York County Library

138 E. Black Street - A lot of activities and events for children and adults. Please check their website for details near you. www.yclibrary.org


The Rock Hill Yoga Center

109 Caldwell Street - The Center offers several different levels of Hatha yoga. Check their website for details. www.therockhillyogacenter.com


Jazzercize

The Freedom Center – 215 E. Main Street – Classes offered at various times during the year. Please email sarahheins@comporium.net for details.


Downtown Blues Festival

What:  Downtown Blues Festival

Who:  The Community

Where:  Downtown East Main Street

When:  October 2 - 4, 2008

The Downtown Blues Festival will feature blues’ artists from all over the nation performing in the downtown shops and restaurants. The festival will extend over two days with different performers every night.


Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation

What:  Boo-HaHa

Who:  The Community, Including Children and Families

Where:  Downtown East Main Street

When:  Thursday, October 30, 2008

Boo-HaHa is a great, safe alternative to trick-or-treating for the community. The evening is filled with candy, games and a costume contest. Not only is this evening filled with sweets, treats and entertainment, but it serves as a safe place for families to enjoy the first signs of fall.

Activities Include:
~ Safe trick-or-treating on Main Street provided by downtown and area businesses from 5:30p.m. to 8:00p.m.
~ Children’s costume contest for ages ten and under at 6:30p.m. sponsored by WRHI and Interstate 107 Radio.


Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation

What:  ChristmasVille

Who:  The Community and Tourist

Where:  Downtown and Old Town (1.5 radius around downtown)

When:  December 4 - December 7, 2008

Historic downtown is transformed into an old fashioned holiday village celebrating the whimsical work of Vernon Grant, famed illustrator of Kellogg’s® Snap!™ Crackle! ™ Pop! ™. Voted runner up for Event of the Year, ChristmasVille features over 70 festivities in 4 days including historic tours, a holiday shopping village, an art market, festive foods, music, art, theatre, dance, horse drawn carriages, strolling Dickens carolers, the Winthrop University ChristmasVille Rockhettes and the Festival of Trees. New this year: a petting zoo with a unicorn, camel rides to Bethlehem, the Snow Ball, miniature golf tournament, historic home tour, book signings and twenty tons of real snow! Please visit www.ChristmasVilleRockHill.com for complete details.


St. Patrick’s Day at McHale’s

122 E. Main Street - Traditional Irish fare and entertainment! Cover charge includes all you can eat food buffet. For details call McHale’s on Main. www.mchalesonmain.com


The Beach Bash

April 2009 - 5:30 PM – 10 PM - Rock Hill’s favorite party! The big kick-off for the annual Come-See-Me Festival dating back over 30 years. Enjoy a great evening of food and fun and best of all, live beach music ! Food and beverage vendors will be on-site. This is an adults-only event. Bring your lawn chair and your dancing shoes. Rain or shine. www.comeseeme.rockhill.net


Old Town Criterium

April 2009 - The main streets of Old Town Rock Hill provides the perfect setting for spectators to witness the aggressive, multi-lap criterium. Enjoy entertainment, bike safety, health clinics and food vendors. Sponsored by the Rock Hill Bicycle Club, the Omnium is held annually with three days of spring races (April 4-6). www.rockhillbicycleclub.com


Candy Randall
Downtown Marketing and Events Manager
at crandall@cityofrockhill.com, 803-329-8756