Culture

• Mauldin Makers Market | Tue., Oct. 11 | 5-8 p.m. | Mauldin Outdoor Ampitheater, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free | Dress up for this month’s HalloweenFest and shop locally sourced produce, dairy, eggs, gifts, clothing, accessories, treats, and pastries — lawn chairs, blankets, and leashed pets are welcome.
• Trailside Trotters | Tue., Oct. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St, Greenville | Free | Meet other trail-trottin’ tap-goers at the Community Tap Trailside for a run on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

• Jim Messina | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | The Peace Center, 300 S. Main Street, Greenville | $65.00 | Listen to country rock pioneer Jim Messina, former member of folk rock group Buffalo Springfield + half of the duo Loggins and Messina (with Kenny Loggins).
• Topsoil Plant Based Supper Club | Wed., Oct. 12 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Topsoil Restaurant, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | $70.00 - $95.00 | A local farmer and a James Beard-nominated chef collaborate to create a five course plant based feast with optional wine pairings for the final supper club of the season.
• Denver Downs Farm Annual Fall Festival | Wed., Oct. 12 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m. | Denver Downs Farm, 1515 Denver Rd, Anderson | $15.00 | Celebrate fall at Denver Downs Farm with corn mazes, bonfires, fall treats, and activities for the kids.

• Harvest Market | Thu., Oct. 13 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | Shop local produce and vendors + enjoy live music at this evening market.
• Spirit Night at Birds Fly South | Thu., Oct. 13 | 4-8 p.m. | Birds Fly South Ale Project, 1320 Hampton Ave Ext., Greenville | Free | Join the Birds Fly South Ale Project for Carolinas Childhood Cancer Giveback Month — a percentage of the sales go back to local children battling cancer.

• Clemson Experimental Forest Tours | Fri., Oct. 14 | 9-11 a.m. | Locations vary | $7.00 | Explore a different area of the 17,500-acre Clemson Experimental Forest + learn about the diversity and beauty of natural and cultural resources in the CEF — directions sent upon registration.

• Halloween At Heritage Park Presented by Ray Thompson’s Upstate Karate | Sat., Oct. 22 | 1-5 p.m. | Heritage Park , 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | Free | Enjoy free candy and activities at this community event.*

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• Parsley & Mint Mediterranean Drinkery in downtown Greenville (600 S. Main St., Ste. 101) has permanently closed its doors. In a Facebook post, owner Paul Ryll noted staffing issues, overall economic changes + other commitments among reasons for closing. Parsley & Mint Mediterranean Eatery (5052 Old Buncombe Rd., Ste. F) will remain open.

• Plans for a mixed use development at 319 Rhett St. were deferred to November by the applicant in last week’s Design Review Board Urban Panel meeting. The plans, which were met with scale and traffic concerns, include 248 multi-family units, 154 hotel rooms, 488 parking stalls + a rooftop restaurant. (Upstate Business Journal)

• TD Saturday Market will be closed this Sat., Oct. 15 to make way for Fall For Greenville. The weekly market will be back the following Sat., Oct 22. Pro tip: Mark your calendar for TD Saturday Market’s Autumn Harvest (and last market of the season) Sat., Oct. 29. 🥕
• Greenlink buses will only be accepting exact change for cash fare payments starting Mon., Jan. 2, 2023. Bills larger than $1 for single trips (or larger than $5 for an all-day pass) will not be accepted on board. Learn more about how to prepare for the change. 🚍

• Carolina Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule, who had an 11-27 record since joining the team in 2020, has been fired after Monday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers (37-15). Defensive pass game coordinator Steve Wilks will replace Coach Rhule on an interim basis. Looking for more sports coverage? Let us know what you’d like to see. 🏈 (ESPN)

• Downtown Persian restaurant Pomegranate on Main (618 S. Main St.) was featured in Only In Your State’s article “The Entire Menu At Pomegranate On Main Is So Good, You’ll Want To Order One Of Everything.” The author lauds co-founder Ali Saifi, the restaurant’s distance to Falls Park, and its Pomegranate Martini, among other praises.

• The Simpsonville Arts Center is celebrating the grand opening of its Arts Center studios (110 Academy St.) Sat., Oct. 22 from 5-7 p.m. Meet the featured artists and musicians — including Generous Earth Pottery, Selene’s Fabric Art, Make & Believe + Blackbird Music — in their studio spaces. 🖼️

• I only wanna be read with you. Hootie & The Blowfish drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld will be at Hub City Bookshop (86 W. Main St., Spartanburg) Thurs., Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. to read from his new memoir, “Swimming with the Blowfish: Hootie, Healing, and a Hell of a Ride.” RSVP + buy a copy for Jim to sign. (Greenville Journal)

• Did you know you can set up shop in our online retail store? We’re looking to support local brands in our GVLtoday shop. We want to work with you. Send us an email to get started.

• MAC’s 20th annual Open Studios event is right around the corner (Sat., Nov. 12-Sun., Nov. 13), and the list of this year’s participating artists is now live. Over 140 artists will open their studios to the public for shopping, special demonstrations, talks + more.*

• Hey Alexa, where’s a good spot to work downtown with nonstop coffee + free WiFi? Whether you’re bouncing between meetings or need reliable internet for an important call, Endeavor is the place to be. From $25 day passes + flexible monthly memberships to rentable meeting rooms, there’s a membership that fits everyone.*

• Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by your savings account. 🙋‍♀️ Greenville Federal Credit Union’s Share Savings Account options make saving easy. Pro tip: Designate a certain amount or percentage to be automatically deposited from your paycheck so you don’t even get a chance to miss it.*

• Fast-track those holiday shopping plans. For the first time, Amazon is hosting a second Prime Day with the Prime Early Access Sale running today, Oct. 11 and tomorrow, Oct. 12. Snag tech like earbuds or kitchen appliances at Black Friday prices — 45 days in advance.*

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