Calling all pickers, perusers, and antique aficionados. Westside Marketis open in Greenville.
The market space
Located off Augusta Road(3510 Augusta Rd., just past Goodwill towards I-85), this 50,000-sqft market houses 168 local vendor booths, offering everything from jewelry to printed and painted art to tabletop decor.
Of the total square footage, ~18,000 sqft is open space dedicated to larger furniture and decor(think: beds, couches, rugs, and coffee tables).
Ready to look around? Before you start your search, keep an eye out for the “street” signs(like Main Street, Overbrook Blvd., and Falls Park Rd.)and booth numbers along each aisle — these will help you keep track of which booth is where. Oh, and don’t forget to say hi to the store mascot, Oatmeal the Conure parrot.
About Westside Market
Westside Market got its start in Atlantain 2013. Today, the brand boasts 500+ vendors across four locations — three in Georgia and the newest in Greenville. Expansion plans include additional locations in SC, AL, TN, and FL.
Calling all vendors
Are you a local business looking to set up a physical shop in GVL? Apply to become a merchant at Westside Market and join local shops like:
York House Vintage: Variety of antique lamps, small furniture, and decor
Westside Market is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Follow @westsidemarketgreenville_ and @westsidemarkethome for store updates and click the button below to check out our list of other local antique shops and vintage stores in and around town.
Strangely Familiar: Art Exhibition Opening Reception | Friday, Dec. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville | Free | In this exhibition, artists Joseph Kameen, Andie Carver, and Heather Deyling confront relationships to the world around them.
Holiday Movie: The Grinch | Friday, Dec. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate the holiday season with a screening of the “The Grinch” — concession stands will be serving snacks + drinks before and during the movie.
Swamp Rabbits vs Atlanta Gladiators | Friday, Dec. 2-Saturday, Dec. 3 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $18-$50 | Don your best 90s outfit for Decades Days and catch the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Christmas Festival with Greer Farmers Market | Saturday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Shop 80 vendors curated by the Greer Farmers Market.
Miracle at Southernside Holiday Family Fest | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr., #Unit D, Greenville | Free entry | Bring the family for a day of holiday fun, including vendors, face painting, Santa, a photo booth, and live music.
2022 World Cup Watch Party | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 2-4 p.m. | Dave and Busters, 1025 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | Free | Be there for all the action and watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Triumph at a watch party.
Greenville Designer Jewelry Show | Saturday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 4 | Saturday, 6-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12-5 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville | Saturday, $15; Sunday, free entry | The inaugural Greenville Designer Jewelry Show is a two-day juried event (with a ticketed preview party on Saturday night) featuring 19 professional jewelry makers from SC + NC — just in time for all your holiday shopping.*
Sunday, Dec. 4
Washington Street Holiday Market by Village Launch and Modal | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 2-6 p.m. | Swanson’s Warehouse, 12 N. Irvine St., Greenville | Free entry | Shop Village Launch vendors, live music and enjoy local sips and bites from Sum Bar, Fireforge Crafted Beer, and Hester General Store.
Carolina Youth Symphony Holiday Concert | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 3-4 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free | Listen to the sounds of the symphony, concert and repertory orchestras performing works by Anderson, Bizet, Mannheim Steamroller, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and more.
Upstate Holiday Light Show | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 6-10 p.m. | Greenville Pickens Speedway, 3800 Calhoun Memorial Hwy., Easley | $35-$120 | Drive through a nighttime Christmas wonderland featuring 32 million colored lights.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Owner Danielle Walter has carefully curated the most unique gifts so you don’t have to. | Photo by Jack Robert Photography
Ready to start crossing items off your holiday shopping list? Enter: Augusta Street’s Diggs Designs — and its selection of eclectic + chic home goodies. 🛍️
From quirky cocktail napkins to gorgeous sculptural candles, cold-pressed olive oil from Southern Tuscany, and more, Diggs Designs carefully curates itsselection of giftstocatch everyone’s eye.
Pro tip: The shop is open on Sundays through Christmas from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., meaning more time to cross friends and family off your list in just one visit.
In need of some gifting inspo? Here are a few suggestions from owner + interiordesigner Danielle Walter:
Louisiana-inspired restaurant Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux(403 College Ave., Clemson) will officially open its doorsTuesday, Dec. 6. Attend the ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. before joining in on the opening celebrations, including an homage to Clemson’s Astro III Theatre, giveaways, and more. 🦐
Biz
Lighting companyCurrent Lighting — which formed from GE’s acquisition of Hubbell Inc.’s lighting business — unveiled its Greenville headquarters (701 Millennium Blvd.) this week. Current has 3,000+ employees and 5,000+ customers. 💡
List
Calling all beer-lovers. Southern Living recently toasted to Greenville’s craft brew scene with its list, “The Best Breweries in Greenville, South Carolina.” The author lauds local spots like Pangaea Brewing Co., Tetrad Brewing Co., and Thomas Creek. 🍻
Award
Mary Leslie Anderson, Principal at League Academy(125 Twin Lake Rd.)was awarded the 2023 SC Middle Level Principal of the Year by The SC Association of School Administrators. The award is given to someone who “is an outstanding, top-of-the-line principal who is innovative and has moved their school forward.” 🏆 (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Community
The BMW Charity Pro-Am and TreesUpstate are giving away 620 three-gallon trees this Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the courtyard of Clemson ICAR (5 Research Dr.). Reserve up to two trees, including varieties like American hornbeam, baldcypress, and overcup oak. 🌳
Cause
HOT 98.1 is hosting a toy drive to benefit the Julie Valentine Center Friday, Dec. 9andSaturday, Dec. 10 from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. outside the food court at Haywood Mall(700 Haywood Rd.) Can’t make the drive? Donate through the Virtual Mall. 🧸
Legacy
Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perrydied at his home in Gaffney yesterday at 84 years old. He played in the MLB for more than two decades, winning 314 games and two Cy Young Awards. He also founded and coached the baseball program at Limestone College in 1987. (WSPA)
Sports
Wofford College named Shawn Watson as its next head football coach. Shawn has served as the interim coach and led the Terriers to a 3-3 finish of the season after former head coach Josh Conkin resigned. (WYFF 4)
Holiday
What do you get when you mix local baseball with local jewelry? A commemorative ornament. The Greenville Drive and Hale’s Jewelers have partnered to design a collectible Christmas ornament featuring Silvertone metal and enamel detailing. Purchase the limited edition ornament online or in the team store. 🎄
Wellness
It’s the most wonderful — er, stressful? — time of year. According to health experts, high expectations for joy + happy memories (along with disrupted norms, financial worries, and more) can take quite the toll on our mental health. Here are 16 tips + tricks to get through the holidays, including three key stress-reducing takeaways.*
Health
Open enrollment for individual and family health insurance is now. Enrollment events are happening this week at American Carolina Insurance at 213 Three Bridges Road on Friday, Dec. 2, 12-7 p.m. orElite Insurance at 2611 Wade Hampton Blvd. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.*
Real Estate
DYK Greenville was home to a bustling cotton mill during the blooming industrial era of the textile heyday? Over a century later, The Lofts at Woodside Mill have wovenhistory into luxury. The one-of-a-kind contemporary residences + loft-style apartment homes reflect character-rich, timeless design. See for yourself. 👀 *
Shop
Our online store Six & Main is now featuring I Am Girl Stephanie, a fashion accessories brand offering bold and unique handmade statement earrings + accessories based right here in Greenville. This wearable art also makes for the perfect stocking stuffer. Start shopping now. 🛍️
Your holiday music just got better. 1byoneaudio sells high quality and easy-to-use turntables equipped with incredible sound quality and hi-fi speakers, plus some that connect to Bluetooth headphones. Think: a great gift for the record lover in your life (or even an early present for yourself). 🎶*
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Mayor Knox White announced a $1 million donation from Vivian Wong and her late husband Thomas Wong, marking one of Unity Park’s largest donations to date.
The Thomas and Vivian A. Wong Honor Tower will be built just south of the Reedy River between what used to be two segregated parks — Mayberry and Meadowbrook. The City will break ground on the tower in early 2023.
The 125-foot tower will offer panoramic views of Greenville from its observation deck and will honor law enforcement, firefighters, the military, utility crews, medics, EMS, and public health workers, with a plaza at the tower’s base featuring memorials and tributes.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Kyle and Danielle.
Editor’s pick: I could have spent many hours (and dollars) at Westside Market yesterday. I couldn’t leave without a festive pair of earrings from Laura Cox Collection’s booth. I was officially the first sale on grand opening day. I can’t wait to go back.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We shared a sweet new Greenville holiday tradition, here.
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