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• Big Wine Night | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | M.Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200A, Greenville | $95 | Experience how food and wine tell stories from the table with wine from Mission Grape + food from Chef Teryi Youngblood Musolf.
• Trivia Night | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing Co., 115 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Put your knowledge to the test + enjoy a craft beer.

• Holiday Market at Five Forks | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | 2815 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville | Free | Ring in the holiday season with live music, local bites + shopping with businesses in the Five Forks area.
• Bob Ross Workshop | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Vino & Van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., Ste. 112, Greenville | $75 | Learn the proper technique to achieve the results Bob did from a certified Bob Ross instructor.

• The Play That Goes Wrong | Friday, Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $35 | This Olivier Award-winning play is a combination of Sherlock Holmes mystery meets Monty Python hysteria.

• Phil Garrett: Paintings from Santa Fe | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wilkinson ART, 39 Blair St., Greenville | Free | Reconnect with Greenville artist Phil Garrett after his return from Santa Fe, New Mexico.

• 2022 JDRF Upstate One Walk | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 2-4 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 South Main St., Greenville | Free, donations encouraged | Join in this walk to fund research, enable advocacy + support the 1.45 million Americans living with type 1 diabetes.

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• Keep an eye on election results for Greenville County and see who will be representing you this term. Not sure what district you’re in? Use these interactive maps + resources.

• Addy’s Dutch Cafe and Restaurant (17 E. Coffee St.) announced it will permanently close its doors. The European-style eatery says it will open for a limited time this week to allow patrons to take home a token or imported beer in exchange for a donation. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Hold on to your tickets. Adam Sandler’s show, which was scheduled for Fri., Nov. 11 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, has been rescheduled for Tues., Nov. 15 due to potential weather issues. All tickets will be accepted on the new date, no exchange necessary.

• You have some extra time to sharpen your skates. United Community Bank Ice on Main’s opening has been postponed due to the unseasonably warm temperatures this week + rain in the forecast this weekend. Festivities kick off Mon., Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. with the rink opening to the public at 2 p.m. ⛸️
• This holiday season, The Grand Bohemian Lodge (44 E. Camperdown Way) will host its first Greenville Christmas Market. Meet Santa, listen to festive carolers + shop for gifts at booths with local artisans Fri., Nov. 25 through Sun., Jan. 1.

• The Castle on Keowee is off the market. The unfinished property sold for $2.59 million in cash. The buyer — who paid under the original asking price of $2.8 million — is an Upstate businessman who plans to make the castle his primary home. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Caroline’s Cakes (925 Beaumont Ave., Spartanburg) landed on “Oprah’s Favorite Things 2022” for its Sweet Potato Cake. Oprah says, “The Southern classic is surprisingly light and not too sweet, and the cream cheese frosting adds just enough tang.” She says her BFF Gayle can’t get enough of it.

• This Upstate bride went viral on TikTok (~20 million views, 2.4 million likes), and was featured on the “TODAY” show, after she blew the dust off her vows. Christie Jefferies and her husband Byron had been together 15 years leading up to their ceremony at The School House in Travelers Rest + say “laughter is key” to their relationship. (Storyful via Yahoo)
• The Apple Store at Haywood Mall went viral for its “Getting Started with your iPhone” class. This video of the class has two million likes and ~10 million views on TikTok. DYK there are different classes you can take to use your devices to their fullest potential? Sign up.

• Time to get your (local) grub on, Greenville. We’re teaming up with Greenville Federal Credit Union to give two random winners five $100 gift cards to local restaurants of their choice in our Dinner On Us giveaway (just in time for the holidays). Enter to win on our Instagram — we’ll draw our first two winners on Fri., Nov. 11. 🍽 *

• Had chickenpox and worried about shingles? While not the same disease, shingles + chickenpox share the same virus — meaning those with a history of chickenpox are more prone to the condition. Here’s what you need to know about shingles, including symptoms, treatments, and who is a risk.*

• In Episode 197 of The Growth Project, “Season Breakdown with Atlanta Braves’ Spencer Strider,” AMPLOS’ Dr. Cory Shaffer + Spencer continue their discussion from episode 170 through a post-season lens. Listen to their chat as they discuss key insights gained after a full MLB season, including the importance of preparation and making room for necessary adjustments along the way. 🎧 *

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