5 Upstate Hispanic Heritage Month events

5 Hispanic Heritage Month Events in The Upstate, SC

Hispanic Heritage Festival at Fluor Field is Sun., Oct. 2 | Photo via @ahamsc

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month, GVL. Having kicked off of Thurs., Sept. 15 and running through Sat., Oct. 15, this month “celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central + South America.”

The Hispanic Alliance of SC — a network of agencies that work to advance the Upstate’s Hispanic communities — has rounded up a number of events for Hispanic Heritage Month taking place in SC. Here are five events to attend in the Upstate:

Yehimi Cambrón: Now We Thrive | Now-Fri., Oct. 21 | Hours vary | Upstate Gallery at the Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg | Free | Born in Michoacán, Mexico + residing in Atlanta, GA, this artist’s exhibition showcases the experiences of Undocumented Americans.
Dr. Carlos E Lavín Keynote | Wed., Sept. 28 | 4 p.m. | UofSC Upstate, CLC Ballroom, 180 Gramling Dr., Spartanburg | Dr. Carlos E. Lavín, College of Charleston Assistant Professor in Special Education, presents, “When Students Lead, We Should Follow.”
Las Profesoras y Tú | Fri., Sept. 30 | 3 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join this Spanish language Facebook Live session to discuss higher-education perspectives with UofSC Upstate, Wofford College faculty + Charleston community leaders.
Hispanic Heritage Festival | Sun., Oct. 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $5 | Join the Asociación Hispano-Americana de Mujeres, or the Hispanic-American Women’s Association for a day of authentic food + drinks, dancing and live music, craft vendors, and more.
Festival Hispano | Sun., Oct. 2 | 1-6 p.m. | Anderson Farmers Market, 402 N. Murray Ave., Anderson | Free entry | Enjoy festivities like live music, kids activities, food — plus, ANMED’s Medical Clinic will be on site.

Know of another Hispanic Heritage Month event in the Upstate? Let us know. Pro tip: If you’re attending or hosting an event, tag #HerenciaHispanaSC and #HispanicHeritageSC on social media.

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Today

Tracy Enerson Book Talk + Signing | Mon., Sept. 19 | 3:30 p.m. | Fiction Addiction, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. | $18.01 | Join USA Today bestselling author Tracey Enerson as she talks about her latest book, “The War Nurse.” 📖

Tuesday

Method to the Magic Workshop | Tues., Sept. 20 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 N. Main St. | $347 | Learn from Dan + Valerie, two instructors with 41 years of Disney experience, as they outline their approach to building great culture based on leadership skills and more.
Page Pairings | Tues., Sept. 20 | 7:30-9 p.m. | M.Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200A | $30 | Drop in to M.Judson for a book-inspired wine tasting, plus meet one of the book’s authors. 🍷

Wednesday

Coffee + Connections | Wed., Sept. 21 | 8:30-9:45 a.m. | Hilton Greenville, 45 W. Orchard Park Dr. | Free | Meet fellow investors + learn how to maximize face-to-face opportunities at this networking event. ☕

Thursday

NEXT Venture Summit | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 12:30-5 p.m. | Greenville ONE Center, 2 W. Washington St., 2nd floor auditorium | $30+ | Join entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and speakers for this summit and pitch event.
Well Walkers | Tues., Sept. 13 | 9 a.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Free | Walk the ¼-mile arena concourse + connect with St. Francis Sports Medicine representatives. 👟

Friday

Rocky Horror Picture Show | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Paper Moon Studios, 2415 Old Buncombe Rd. | $20 | Paper Moon’s Shadow cast puts on their annual performance — cosplay as your favorite RHPS character encouraged.
Tree Giveaway | Fri., Sept. 23 + Sat., Sept. 24 | Times vary | Furman University | Free | TreesUpstate + BMW Charity Pro Am presented by TD SYNNEX are giving away 540 trees, like tulip poplar, Eastern red cedar, and bald cypress. 🌳

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Weather

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Development

A mixed-use development has been proposed for the West End in downtown Greenville. The development (319 Rhett Street + South Main St.) would feature a Hilton-branded boutique hotel, apartments, and two restaurants. What’s next? The plans will go before the city’s Design Review Board. (Greenville News)

Real Estate

The building housing Revel Event Center + Stone Pin Company (304 E. Stone Ave., next to Universal Joint) is on the market. The businesses will remain in the 17,000-sqft building when it sells. (Upstate Business Journal)

Coming Soon

James Island-based Bohemian Bull announced a second Upstate location in the former Bacon Bros restaurant space (3260 Pelham Rd.) by the end of 2022. The restaurant will open its Mauldin location in early 2023. (Upstate Business Journal)

Festival

Want to plan your route for Bank of America Fall for Greenville? Now you can. The interactive map for this year’s festival is now live. Pro tip: Click on each number to see the vendor, its menu, and how many taste tickets you’ll need.

Eat

Paloma, located inside the AC Hotel (315 S. Main St.), will be open for lunch starting tomorrow, Tues., Sept. 20. Stop by for a Paloma Burger with white cheddar, candied bacon + a sunny side up egg, or a poke bowl with wasabi-soy-sesame dressing. 🍔
Expecting a busy week? This Easy Cheesy Lasagna recipe takes only 15 minutes to prep + makes great leftovers (that don’t feel like leftovers). 🥘 *

Arts

Artisphere (Fri,, May 12-Sun., May 14, 2023) is 235 days away, not that we’re counting or anything. The time to apply to be a vendor is now. If you’re an artist unsure where to start, tune in to Instagram on Wed., Sept. 21 for a live chat called, “Artisphere 101: How to Apply.”

Featured

Travel + Leisure featured The Grand Bohemian Lodge and its “stunning river views.” The article highlights The Lodge’s scenic location, eye-catching architecture, and expansive yet cozy spaces, saying “the boutique lodge is now at the forefront of the city’s high-end hospitality market…”
Cowboy Up (701 Easley Bridge Rd., Unit 6030) landed on The Nash News’ list of “Country Music Bars in South Carolina.” Recent performers like Rodney Atkins + Love and Theft, Cowboy Up’s Thursday night line dancing –- which takes place from 7:30-9:30 p.m. — also made the feature.

Job

Scoundrel (18 N. Main St.), a new restaurant by Chef Joe Cash coming to downtown Greenville this fall, is now hiring. Joe says he hopes the French bistro-inspired joint will bring a new level of excitement to dining out. Check out our Q+A for what to expect.

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Approved: Water Tower Crossing plans

Plans approved for Water Tower Crossing in Greenville, SC

Water Tower Crossing | Renderings by Johnston Design Group

Final development plans for Water Tower Crossing (1007 Hampton Ave.) were approved by the City of Greenville Planning Commission last week.

The 55-unit mixed-use development will feature six affordable units, five workforce units, 44 market rate units, and 3,725 sqft dedicated to non-residential tenants. Plans also include the preservation + rehabilitation of the Thompson Automotive Building, which was named Greenville’s first official local landmark last October.

Non-residential tenants have not yet been confirmed for the property, but options could include:

Short term guest rentals
Live-work units
Artist studios
A market
A restaurant
A barber or beauty shop
After school care

Read more about the approval in the Upstate Business Journal + see the plans here.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle.

Editor’s pick: Happy National Butterscotch Pudding Day, GVL. I loved this article in Garden & Gun that nods to SC’s lowcountry and the dessert. Peep the recipe in the article and grab ingredients like butter, eggs + cream at Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery and pick up a bottle of scotch whiskey from a local liquor store like Bouharoun’s downtown.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? We shared when and where to see the Upstate’s fall foliage, here.

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