Update: Jam-Packed Summer Continues at Mauldin Cultural Center

Updated at 5 p.m.: The Legends of the Piedmont Blues Show on July 21 mentioned below has been postponed due to illness. "We're hoping to nail down a future date soon," said MCC director George Patrick McLeer, Jr.

Original story: The has a jam packed summer this year, with concerts and classes to keep everyone in the family happy, city officials announced.

The Railroad Concert Series continues throughout the summer with performances from this Friday July 20 through Sept. 21 (full schedule below). Bring your lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket and enjoy music all summer long in the new Outdoor Amphitheater at the Cultural Center.

Don't be scared away if it rains though — all concerts will be held in the MCC Auditorium in the event of inclement weather. All concerts are FREE to the public, though donations are welcome. (Tickets, though free, are required for entry for indoor concerts). 

In addition to the Railroad Concert Series, the center will also present the Legends of the Piedmont Blues Show on July 21. This event, presented by Sparkle City Blues, features five legends of the blues industry and who live right in our own backyard — Boo Hanks, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Pop Ferguson and Mac Arnold will take the stage in this 'Unplugged & Uncensored" concert held in the MCC Auditorium. Tickets are available here. 

Want to learn something new this summer? You can also sign up for private guitar lessons, dance lessons, as well as take a beginner pottery course. All classes are taught by local artists and are offered at competitively low prices 

Is there a birthday, shower or wedding coming up for someone in your family this summer? The center has space available for rent. 

You can register for classes, get tickets and find out more information at the center's Web site, or by calling (864) 335-4862. 

Railroad Concert Series dates:
Shows start at 7:30pm

July 20 - Cold Shot

July 27 - The Bad Popes

August 17 - Danielle Howle and fireworks show

September 21 - Randall Bramblett Band

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