‘Tis the season for Miracle at Southernside. | Photo by GVLtoday
Call it a holiday miracle, or better yet, just call it Miracle. That’s what has officially taken over Southernside Brewing Co. (25 Delano Dr.).
Over the last week, the halls of Southernside Brewing Co. have slowly departed from their everyday look and feel to host this holiday-themed pop-up bar. Today, the halls are decked from floor to ceiling with festive decor, from animatronic reindeer to a pajama-clad Santa Claus.
Miracle opens today, Monday, Nov. 21andruns through Friday, Dec. 30 — open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-midnight (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).
What exactly does this winter wonderland entail? Let’s take a look by the numbers:
Does the concept sound familiar to you? It may, as Miracle pops up in bars and businesses across the country, with SC locations in Mt. Pleasant (hey, CHStoday 👋) and Myrtle Beach. Much like Santa’s sleigh, Miracle even appears in countries like the Netherlands and Mexico.
Follow @southernside_brewing for Miracle updates, weekly specials, and recurring events (like Movie Monday and a rave).
Brett Ensley Studios Artist Showcase | Monday, Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Greer | $15 | Enjoy a night with emerging artists, food trucks + original music performed by student artists and instructors.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 6 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $20-$60 | This show brings Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes together live on stage for a concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more.
Wednesday, Nov. 23
Sushi Rollin’ 101 | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Brewery 85, 6 Whitlee Ct., Greenville | $59.99 | Join GringoNinja to learn the traditions and techniques of sushi rolling.
Thursday, Nov. 24
TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Downtown Greenville, East McBee and Brown St., Greenville | $20-$35 | Participate in the largest race in downtown Greenville to support TreesUpstate.
Friday, Nov. 25
Greenville Christmas Market | Friday, Nov. 25 | Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville | Free | Start a new holiday tradition with live music and entertainment to meet and greets with Santa.
SouthEast Punk Flea Market | Friday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Nov. 27 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Greenville Shrine Club & Event Center, 119 Beverly Rd., Greenville | $5-$10 | Shop art, vinyl records, vintage clothes, collectibles, and more at this Black Friday weekend market.
Saturday, Nov. 26
Holiday Pop Ups | Saturday, Nov. 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Art & Light Gallery, 16 Aiken St., Greenville | Free | Join Art & Light for its annual Holiday Pop Up featuring Mark Gardner with his wood turned bowls.
We have amonthly 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.
Knock out holiday shopping for everyone on your list. | Photo provided by Greenville Convention Center Holiday Fair
If you’re in the (small) biz of spreading holiday cheer, the Greenville Convention Center provides the perfect opportunity to support 350+ local makers and commercial vendors — and shop the largest selection of arts, crafts + gifts in the region. 🎁
Guests at the 52nd annual Holiday Fair can stop by the Crafter’s Village to find one-of-a-kind items from traditional and non-traditional crafters or head to the Gift Bazaar area to browse goods from commercial and retail vendors.(Pro tip: Check out this list of vendors to plan your visit ahead of time.)
Parking is $5,and adult entry tickets will be available onsite for $7 or $6 for seniors — children under 12 get in for free.
Bottles Beverage Superstore is now open in Greenville(7 Milestone Plaza, across from Lowes Foods). The 15,000-sqft store offers a variety of wine, beer, and spirits, plus a 32-tap growler station and weekly wine tastings. Bottles is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m-6 p.m. 🍾
Edu
Greenville County Schoolshas proposedchanges to the2023-2024 school year, including starting a week earlier(Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023) and ending before Memorial Day on Wednesday, May 22 (as opposed to closing out the year in June). GCS is accepting feedback now through Thursday, Dec. 1. 🗓️ (Kidding Around Greenville)
Number
~3.25 million. That’s the square footage of the future Spartan Enterprise Park to be built on ~310 acres off Highway 221 in Spartanburg. Plans for the business park (developed by Kansas City’s NorthPoint Development) include five buildings for uses like manufacturing + distribution, two of which have broken ground. 🏗️ (Colliers)
300. That’s how many turkeys Upstate radio station 96.3 The Block will donate to families in Greenville + Spartanburg counties as part of The Steve Harvey Morning Show Annual Turkey Give. Turkeys will be available on a first come, first served basis. See when and where to get a turkey. 🍗
Outdoors
The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Green Line extension is getting closer to completion. “The Paperclip” section connecting the trail to Cleveland Park will open in February 2023 and the pedestrian bridge over Haywood Road opens this December. Read more about progress + upcoming opening dates.
Biz
Leadership Golden Strip Class 3 is accepting applications now through Friday, Dec. 2. The program, a collaboration between the Fountain Inn, Greater Mauldin, and Simpsonville area Chambers of Commerce, is for those looking to make an impact in these Upstate communities. Learn more + apply.
Eat
The cold never bothered us anyway, especially when it comes to ice cream. Clare’s Creamery (1635 E. North St.)released four holiday flavors on its seasonal menu, including Peppermint Crunch, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Man, and Eggnog. We’ll take a scoop of each. 🍨
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Plan Ahead
Unlocked Coffee Roasters(556 Perry Ave., Ste. B116) is turning two years old and celebrating its birthday + “a new journey” on Friday, Dec. 2 from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. with discounts, unique drinks, giveaways, and a salsa dancing event. Any guesses on what its new journey could be? Let them know in the comments of this Instagram post. ☕
Shop
Our online store Six & Main is now featuring Estelí, a GVL-based skincare company. The facial roller or exfoliating grains would be the perfect gift for someone who loves a good self-care routine. Start shopping now. 🛍️
Job
In the market for a new job? Join the 6AM City team. We’re hiring a Sales Executive to lead our advertising relationships. This exec would have the opportunity to sell into 25 cities across the country, identifying and securing new advertising partnerships, and growing existing client relationships — all while earning a competitive salary with unlimited PTO.Learn more + apply.
Announced
Congrats to Darlene B. + Ashley N., the second two winners of our Dinner On Us giveaway withGreenville Federal Credit Union ($500 value per person). Darlene and Ashleyhave been contacted by our team and will enjoy a package of gift cards to their fav local restaurants to soak up the holiday season. (Congrats!)*
Health
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*
Learn
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Editor’s pick: If I wasn’t in full holiday mode, I am now. I can’t wait to visit Miracle at Southernside this week for the opening. Out of the list of festive cocktails, I’m most excited to try the Christmapolitan and Holiday Spiked Chai. Which cocktail are you ordering first? Fa la let me know.
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