Culture

By the numbers

• 3,200+: Men, women, and children who experienced homelessness in Greenville County in 2019-20. Of those,
• 1,919: Lived in an emergency shelter (like Greenville Rescue Mission or the Salvation Army)
• 214: Lived unsheltered (outside, in a car, or in a tent) for at least one night — and 41% lived that way for the past 12 months or longer
• 1,148: Were school-aged children in 86 of 94 Greenville County Schools (including students living in emergency shelters, unsheltered, staying with friends or relatives, or living in a motel for over a full school year). This number has been rising for the last 10 years.

• Housing that is not affordable (Greenville County ranks No. 1 in SC for renter households eligible for housing stabilization funding, but who are not receiving it)
• Eviction (SC ranks No. 1 in the country)
• Mental or physical health issues
• Involvement with the Justice System
• Domestic violence
• Addiction
• Job loss
• Loss of family from death or divorce

Photo provided by the Greenville Homeless Alliance

• Savor Charlotte | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 5-11:59 p.m. | Locations vary, S. Main St., Greenville | Prices vary | Charlotte, NC-based chefs + mixologists bring their talents and curated menus to four Greenville restaurants including CAMP, Jianna, The Lazy Goat, and Oak Hill Cafe.
• Sip and Shop | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Stonebrook Farm Clubhouse, 18 Stonebrook Farm Way, Greenville | Free | Shop Julie Mayer Collection handmade jewelry + apparel, Buff City Soaps, Buttered Up Greenville treats, and more to benefit Lindley’s Alliance for Disabled Youth.
• Oyster Roast | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 4-10 p.m. | Interior Elements, 1122 S. Main St., Unit A, Greenville | Free | Join Interior Elements for fall evening perfect for an oyster roast, football games, and a mobile bar.

• Indie Craft Parade Holiday Pop-Up Shop | Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Makers Collective, 2909 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville | Free | Shop a mix of handmade art, home goods, jewelry, and children’s items from 25+ makers.
• Live Music: Strange Orchard | Friday, Nov. 11 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free | Grab a craft beer + catch rock and roll band Strange Orchard.
• Violin Masterclass with Yevgeny Kutik - Greenville Symphony Education | Friday, Nov. 11 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Temple of Israel, 400 Spring Forest Rd., Greenville | Free | Come listen to guest artist violinist Yevgeny Kutik in a public teaching lesson for violin students in high school + college.

• Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Florida Everblades | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy St., Greenville | $18-$52 | Join the Swamp Rabbits in celebrating all that makes the Upstate special with 864 Night.
• Kimchi Workshop | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 2-5 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B118, Greenville | $35 | Learn the basics of making kimchi with local ingredients + enjoy a craft brew — a pint or soda of your choice, class materials, and a take-home jar of kimchi are included.
• Clemson Tigers vs Louisville Cardinals | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Clemson Memorial Stadium, 1 Ave. of Champions, Clemson | $80 | Cheer on the Clemson Tigers as they face off against the Louisville Cardinals.

What we tried (with pricing):

• Azniv Chorbadjian, a jeweler off Poinsett Highway
• Michael McDunn, a woodworker off Rutherford Road
• Laurie Buck at White Whale Studios, a painter off Smyth Street
• Vivian Morris, a printmaker off Main Street
• Carrie Creech, a ceramist off Garlington Road

• 63º | Rain | 80% chance of rain

• Work has begun on the future Asian restaurant, O-Ku + Italian restaurant, Indaco in the former Rick Erwin’s Nantucket Seafood space (40 W. Broad St.). Both businesses plan to open next spring. Learn more about what to expect. (GSA Business Report)

• No. 1. That’s where Clemson landed among 226 of WalletHub’s best small cities for sports. Other Upstate cities included Greenville (No. 35) and Spartanburg (No. 38). WalletHub’s methodology included rankings among specific sports categories (football, basketball, and more).

• Hotel Hartness, opening in early 2023, is hosting a career fair reception Mon., Nov. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Village Kitchen (2000 Society St.). Candidates will have the opportunity to meet with multiple members of the hotel’s management staff at this reception-style event featuring light bites + mocktails. 💼

• Get your sweet tooth ready. Asada’s pop-up bakery, Azücar will be open for two dates in the Asada parking lot (903 Wade Hampton Blvd.): Sat., Nov. 12 + Sat., Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Proceeds from the bakery go towards Project Host’s CC Pearce Culinary School program. 🍮 (Greenville Journal)

• Rio Grande Valley-inspired eatery Comal 864 is celebrating its one year anniversary at its Woodside Avenue location (1112 Woodside Ave.) this Sat., Nov. 12 at 12 p.m. Feast on chicken wings with signature house sauces, sip on $1 off beer and wine + enjoy other discounts and local vendors. 🎉

• Thomas Creek Brewery founder Tom Davis has died following his diagnosis with stage four ampullary cancer last month. A post from The Community Tap says that Tom “had the idea that beer could be something more than the status quo of offerings...”

• City Scape Winery (589 Dunklin Bridge Rd.) is hosting a Mini Market festival this Sun., Nov. 13 from 12 to 5 p.m. Shop 15 different local vendors + enjoy food trucks and live music. Admission is free, and wine can be purchased on site (full seated tastings will not be available). 🛍️

• Musician + Greenvillian Nikki Lane was featured in Rolling Stone’s article, “Nikki Lane Will Smoke Your Joints and Sip Your Bourbon. Just Don’t Tell Her When to Stop.” The article dives into Nikki’s childhood in SC and her journey to becoming a country music artist. Listen to her latest album, “Denim & Diamonds.” 💎

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• Veterans Day Celebration | Friday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m. | County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville | Free | Join Greenville County Veterans Affairs in celebrating Veterans Day, featuring special guest speaker Command Sergeant Major Manfred Muscara, US Army, Retired, Vietnam-Special Forces + music by The Upstate Senior Band.
• The Bennett Brothers Veterans Day Celebration | Friday., Nov. 11 | 8:40-11:40 p.m. | Cowboy Up Music Venue, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Join The Bennett Brothers for a night of patriotic songs, a mechanical bull, drinks, and more.
• Veterans Day Program | Friday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m. | Hollis Academy, 200 Goodrich St., Greenville | Free | Hollis Academy invites all veterans, active duty military, parents, and other family members are invited for a ceremony by its third grade students.