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Full Moon Yoga | Wed., Sept. 7 | Cancer Survivors Park, 52 Cleveland St. | $10 donation encouraged | Slow down, recenter, and move mindfully through Yin yoga under a full moon.
Final Wednesday with Durant Ashmore | Wed., Sept. 7 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St. | Free | Battlefield preservationist + historian Durant Ashmore shares stories of his personal connection with the American Revolutionary War and SC’s impact — reservations required.
Garden to Glass extraordinary tasting experience | Tuesdays-Fridays by appointment only; stop by or reserve on Saturdays | 12-5 p.m. | Vicario Distillery and Farm, 800 Old Jones Rd., Greer | $15 | Visit Vicario for an afternoon of aromatic herbs and a tasting of their award-winning gin and liqueurs. *
Thursday
Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies | Thurs., Sept. 8 | Dusk | Falls Park on the Reedy | Free | Catch the screening of “Hidden Figures” at this outdoor movie series. 🎬
Pizza Night | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Greenbrier Farms, 766 Hester Store Rd., Easley | Free entry | Indulge in a made-to-order brick oven pizza at the farm or to-go. 🍕
A Night of Pops with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra | Thurs., Sept. 8 | Doors at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. | Timmons Arena at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | $15+ | Enjoy music from Disney, Duke Ellington, U2, Queen, and movies like Jurassic Park and Star Wars, conducted by Keith Lockhart — and come early for face painting, arts + crafts, and other family-friendly activities. 🎶 *
Friday
Indie Craft Parade | Fri., Sept. 9 + Sat., Sept. 10 | Times vary | Timmons Arena at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | $8+ | Shop 100+ makers of handmade goods like jewelry, fine art, and ceramics. 🖼️
Food Truck Friday | Fri., Sept. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St. | Free entry | We Got the Beets food truck will be serving up dinner before Greenville Theatre’s new show, “Something Rotten!”
Young Mister | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville, 110 Poinsett Hwy. | $10+ | Listen to Indie + pop rock band Young Mister with special guests Practically Paradise and Scotty K.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
For tickets to local and regional events, check out our 6AM Tickets resale marketplace.*
87º | Scattered thunderstorms | 40% chance of rain
Traffic
Mayberry Street, from South Hudson Street to Willard Street next to Unity Park, will be closed until March 2023(~six months) for sewer rehabilitation. Thru traffic will use the detour via West Washington Street. 🚧
Conestee Nature Preserve’sSpanco Drive parking lot + S1 trailheadwill be closed for the next three to four weeks. The preserve will be rebuilding the boardwalk that runs along South Bay, making the trail inaccessible.
Show
West Fest at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, featuring Ice Cube + Cypress Hill(Fri., Sept. 9)has been canceled. According to a statement on Ticketmaster’s website, those who purchased tickets will be refunded within 30 days. (FOX Carolina)
Featured
Eater Carolinas’ ”15 Most Anticipated Restaurants Across the Carolinas for Fall, 2022” features two Greenville newcomers: Lewis Barbecue and Scoundrel. Get ready to feast on green chile corn pudding + loup de mer a la vongole. 🥘
Number
$750,000. That’s how much the University of South Carolina Upstate was awarded through a grant. The funds will go towards recruitment, retention + graduation of students inSTEM programs(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). (Greenville Journal)
~2,000. That’s how many volunteers it takes to run Bank of America Fall for Greenville. All volunteers receive a t-shirt + one sheet of tasting tickets per shift. Work four or more shifts and you’ll will receive free parking and five taste ticket sheets. Sign up.
Cause
Greenville County Animal Care is seeking volunteers totransport dogs from the shelter to three off-site adoption events — with the soonest taking place Sat., Sept. 9 at Tractor Supply (206 New Neely Ferry Rd. Ste. F, Mauldin). Email Paula to sign up + see the other two events. 🐶
Edu
Clemson University has launched the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. It will focus on four research topics, including Earth’s ecosphere and smart city service. Read more about the school + its founding director. (Clemson News)
Active
This month’s schedule for Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Well Walkers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is now available. Community members can walk the arena concourse (each lap is ~1/4 of a mile) for free from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on select days. 👟 (Greenville Journal)
Registration for fall flag football at the YMCA of Greenville (ages 4-14) is now open. Young athletes will learn football fundamentals like footwork, ball control, passing, and teamwork. The season starts Mon., Oct. 24 — register before Mon., Oct. 3 to avoid a late fee. 🏈 *
Kids
The Children’s Museum of the Upstateis closednow through Thurs., Sept. 8 as the museum staff prepares exhibits + programs for its fall season. Look ahead to TCMU’s upcoming events.
Arts
Calling all graphic designers. Six & Main, GVLtoday’s online shop, is looking for freelancers to create local-inspired designs to showcase on exclusive products (think: t-shirts, mugs, tote bags + more). Plus, you’ll get paid. Interested?Send us a message.
DYK
Did you know prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer? From signs to risk factors to treatments, here’s what men should know about prostate cancer, according to Prisma Health experts.*
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Culture
It’s almost HP Porchfest time
Mark your calendars for the Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest
Get ready to groove. | Photo via Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest
If you think Greenville’s outdoor concerts are over when summer comes to a close, think again. In addition to Bank of America Fall for Greenville next month, Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest is back on Sunday, Oct. 20. This year, a portion of proceeds will go to North Carolina Arts Foundation’s NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund to provide aid + assistance to artists and art organizations affected by Hurricane Helene.
There will also be an Artisan Village with 20+ makers and artists selling products like leather goods, stationery, and home goods.
Click here to view each porch, to donate, and to see FAQs for the fest (like what to bring and if pets are allowed).
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Kyle.
Editor’s pick:Happy National Beer Lover’s Day, GVL. Call us biased, but we say the Upstate is one of the best places to be on this day, with an abundance of breweries + taprooms to delight even the most particular beer (or cider and mead) lover. Celebrate today by snagging the Upstate Craft Beer Passport to indulge in 16 oz of free beer at the 20+ participating locations. 🍻
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We shared how to watch Greenville home designer Kym Petrie’s Magnolia Network debut, here.
Editorial: Kyle Steadings, Danielle Johnson, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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