Entertainment

The Eagles will be playing Greenville this Sunday night for the first time since their fantastic 2009 concert there. In preparation for the event, I’m counting down my favorite 15 songs by the band that’s sold more records than any American rock group.

‘The Boxtrolls’ at
Moonlight Movies
The 2015 City of Greer Moonlight Movies series presented by Wells Fargo continues Thursday with “The Boxtrolls.”

The first time I saw Paul McCartney was 22 years ago, almost to the day, at Charlotte’s Blockbuster Pavilion.  It was the final US date of his “New World” tour, and it was broadcast live nationwide on Fox.  He was 51-years-old yet still astonishingly youthful and energetic, as he belted out over 30 songs in around two-and-a-half hours.  

On a steamy Friday night, a solid crop of performers took the stage at Greer City Park to compete in the Greer Idol competition. Here is a brief recap of what they wore, performed and what the judges said.  I’ve handicapped the odds for each contestant just for kicks. 

1.  Felicia Owens

‘Lego Movie’ at Moonlight Movies
The 2015 City of Greer Moonlight Movies series presented by Wells Fargo continues Thursday with “Lego Movie.”

Rating: 7 out of 10

Run time: 124 minutes
Rated: ‘PG-13’ for mild violence and gore

Rating: 8.5 out of 10

The thunderstorms that shook downtown Atlanta last Tuesday evening rolled out about 7 p.m., allowing a crossfire hurricane to swirl in. 

‘Muppets most wanted’ at Moonlight movies
The 2015 City of Greer Moonlight Movies series presented by Wells Fargo continues Thursday with “Muppets Most Wanted.”