September’s greatest hits

We’re loving those Lewis Barbecue views. | Photos by Savannah Bockus

Can you feel it? Fall is in the air. As we pull out our sweaters, plan our Halloween costumes + prepare our stomachs for Fall for Greenville, let’s take a moment to look back at the stories you loved most in September.

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Lewis Barbecue opens Wed., Sept. 14 in Greenville, SC
It’s no surprise this was our most read story of the month with all the hype around this Texas-style barbecue joint. Have you tried the brisket yet?

The Peace Center’s $36 million expansion
It was the Peace Center’s biggest announcement to date, bringing a listening room, music club + recording studio to Greenville by 2024.

euphoria 2022 will take over Greenville, SC for its 17th year
You loved this breakdown of euphoria by the numbers, highlighting the events, chefs, economic impact + how the annual festival supports local charities.

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On the Indy Craft Parade
“So Much fun!! Great job to all the artists and organizers.” — @mklivingst0n

On basta. opening in the Village of West Greenville
“Welcome!! I’ll need to stop in for that peach cobbler.” — @abbyjoystudio

On our Fall Foliage calendar
“Can’t wait to be back up there to see the leaves changing.” — @casspalmhair

EVENTS

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Today

The Brewery Comedy Tour | Fri., Sept. 30 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Thomas Creek Brewery, 2054 Piedmont Hwy. | $20 | Laughs are on tap at this nationwide tour bringing stand up comedy to breweries from coast to coast. 🍺
The Bridges of Madison County | Weekends from Fri., Sept. 30-Sun., Oct. 16 | Times vary per performance | Historic Pelzer Auditorium, 214 Lebby St., Pelzer | $10-12 | The Mill Town Players open their 9th season with the SC premiere of a new musical, “The Bridges of Madison County,” based on the best-selling novel.*

Saturday

FC Tucson at Greenville Triumph | Sat., Oct. 1 | 7 p.m. | Triumph Stadium at Legacy Early College, 900 Woodside Ave. | $13+ ⚽

Sunday

The Artist Next Door: Fall Show | Sun., Oct. 2 | 1 p.m. | 25 Pinehurst Dr. | Free entry | Shop 25 local makers as you stroll through North Main.

Monday

PIQUE | Mon., Oct. 3 | 1-5 p.m. | Huguenot Mill & Loft, 101 W. Broad St. | $25 | Network at Ten at the Top’s signature event for young professionals.

Tuesday

Trailside Trotters | Tues., Oct. 4 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St. | Meet other trail-trottin’ tap-goers for a quick and fun run on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. 👟

Plan Ahead

First Fridays | Fri., Oct. 7 | Locations vary | Free entry | Join MAC in exploring over 25 local art galleries on the first Friday of every month + plan your route with the interactive map. 🖼️ *

With Ian on the move, please note events are subject to be postponed or canceled. Be sure to check in with event hosts and businesses via social media to be aware of any cancelations or event updates.

We have a monthly 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.*

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WELLNESS

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

61º | Rain | 100% chance of rain

Biz

BMW opened its new ~$100 million logistics center on Freeman Farm Road in Greer yesterday, Thurs., Sept. 29. The one million sqft facility allows BMW to consolidate its processes + make its manufacturing more efficient.

Number

$1.4 million. That’s how much Greenville City Council approved to replace air cylinders + face masks for City firefighters. The masks — which will be funded by federal grants and the City — protect firefighters’ airways from toxic gas and harmful particles created by fires. 🚒
$5 million. That’s how much Winar Connection, Inc. — a custom cable manufacturer — will invest in Spartanburg County. The facility (2525 Chesnee Hwy.) will create 50 jobs when operations begin in November.

Featured

Furman University landed on Architectural Digest’s list, “The 53 Prettiest College Campuses in America.” The publication lauds Furman’s “ iconic bell tower.” Furman was the only SC school on the list.

Seasonal

Celebrate spooky season under the lights. The Roper Mountain Science Center (402 Roper Mountain Rd.) will feature two laser light shows on Fri., Oct. 21 + Fri., Oct. 28: Laser Halloween, a show synced to spooky songs + Laser Stranger Things, taking you to The Upside Down.

Announced

Welcome to ~~Jurassic Park~~ The Well. Dinos are taking over Bon Secours Wellness Arena for the Jurassic World Live Tour Fri., Feb. 10-Sun., Feb. 12. Get your tickets Tues., Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. 🦖

Shop

Alivia, a women’s clothing brand focused on connecting consumers with people with different abilities, is popping up at Gather GVL on Sat., Oct. 15 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The brand prints work from artists with autism on its designs.

Travel

Who’s planning on traveling out of GSP for the Thanksgiving holiday? Pro tip: It’s never too early to book those flights. Pro, pro tip: Scott’s Cheap Flights Elite Plan gets you up to 90% off premium economy, business, and first class seats. ✈️*

Eat

ICYMI, fall flavors have arrived at Vampire Penguin (peep the Granny’s Apple Pie). Bonus: Now through Sat., Oct. 8, buy two desserts and get the third one free. Yum, what a sweet deal. 🐧 *

Learn

Bom dia, Greenville. Learning a new language can feel difícil (that’s Portuguese for “difficult”), but with Babbel, it doesn’t have to be. Their bite-size, 10-minute lessons are designed to fit your lifestyle — and right now, you can get 55% off your subscription.*

Giveaway

Bird watchers can win new Nikon binoculars just in time for the fall migration thanks to Happy Birdwatcher’s fall giveaway of up to $250 in prizes. Pro tip: Order custom-location birdseed and make your backyard a bird watching hotspot.*

Celebrate

We want to wish a happy birthday (on Saturday) to our teammate Emily, 6AM City eCommerce Marketing Specialist. Happy birthday, Emily!

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Weather

Ian brings wind + rain to Greenville

Ian is currently predicted to make a second landfall in SC as a category 1 hurricane. | Map via NWS, 11 a.m. update

Today will be windy and rainy as Ian makes a second landfall along the SC coast. Here in the Upstate, meteorologists are calling for 30-40 mph wind gusts + on-and-off rain. As Ian moves north, scattered showers will continue through the weekend.

A number of events + venues have made changes due to the weather:

NOMA Square Oktoberfest | Rescheduled for Fri., Oct. 7 + Sat., Oct. 8
Walk to End Alzheimers | Rescheduled for Sun., Oct. 16
Greer Arts + Eats Festival | Postponed with new dates to be announced
Simpsonville Oktoberfest | Canceled
Friday Starry Nights | Canceled
Conestee Nature Preserve | Closed until further notice

How can you prepare?

Check out SC’s Hurricane Guide.
Make sure your devices + back up batteries are charged in the event of a power outage.
Have your emergency kit packed and ready.
Keep an eye on local weather sources for the latest information.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: We hope everyone stays safe this weekend. If you’re looking for fun ways to stay active while avoiding the wind + rain, check out Kidding Around Greenville’s list of indoor activities.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Meet Greenville’s first Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond.

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