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A very merry GVL holiday itinerary

Holiday itinerary for Greenville, SC
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‘Tis the season in Greenville | Photo by @james_simpson_photography
The holidays are almost here and if you’re hosting out-of-town guests, it’s time to step into the role of “official Greenville tour guide.” We’ve got plenty of recommendations for you to build the perfect itinerary for your visitors and show your folks around like a total pro.

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Test your guests to identify GVL’s landmarks in the mural.| Photo by @visitgreenvillesc

🏙️ Sightseeing

Is it even a trip to Greenville without a stroll down Main Street and through Falls Park? You can also take your visitors to the mural at Camperdown Plaza for the perfect holiday family photo. Rent bikes at Reedy Rides and hit the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail to show off Unity Park.

🥘 Eat and drink

If your guests need a caffeine pick-me-up, Methodical Coffee, Coffee Underground, and The Village Grind are all offering a range of seasonal drinks. If you’re looking for a different kind of brew, Greenville is home to tons of breweries like Fireforge Crafted Beer and Tetrad Brewing Company. Bonus: Don’t miss the holiday pop up bar Miracle at Southerside.

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Time to get festive, GVL. | Photo by GVLtoday


Get ready to get your grub on because we’ve got plenty of articles to help you navigate the local food scene. You can’t miss these classic Greenville restaurants that are a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Our personal picks include brunch at Soby’s and dinner at Perch.

🎳 Activities

Temps this time of year can get pretty chilly, so spend a day inside exploring one of these GVL museums to stay warm. Greenville also boasts an excellent theater scene. Catch a holiday ballet or concert or check out the upcoming productions at the Peace Center, Greenville Theatre, or any of these theatres.

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Tuesday, Dec. 6
  • Finding the Christmas Story: An M&G Scavenger Hunt | Tuesday, Dec. 6-Friday, Dec. 16 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free | Kids K5-8th grade leads young explorers in pursuit of the Christmas story in art around the front campus of Bob Jones University.
  • Social Latitude Grand Opening | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 6-11 p.m. | Social Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | Free | Celebrate the grand opening of this new social lounge featuring a Topgolf simulator, axe throwing, bar, and more.
  • Governor’s School Choir & Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Christ Church Episcopal, 10 N. Church St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy an evening of choral and classical music featuring students in the Wind Ensemble and Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
  • “The Gilded Age Christmas” | Wednesday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 18 | Times vary | Kilgore Lewis House, 560 N. Academy St., Greenville | Free | Tour every room of the Historic Kilgore Lewis House featuring gilded holiday decor.
  • Wednesday Night Bingo | Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Greenville Beer Exchange, 7 S. Laurens St., Ste. A, Greenville | Free | Grab a pint, bring some food, and play a game of classic bingo for the chance to win prizes.
Thursday, Dec. 8
  • Heather Land | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. | Comedy Zone Greenville, 221 N. Main St., Greenville | $75 | Comedian Heather Land tells it like it is with sarcasm and Southern charm.
  • Connections Café - The Nutcracker | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 2-3 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | Free | Individuals living with early stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caretakers are invited for a tour of “Nutcracker: The Exhibition” and a hands on activity.
Friday, Dec. 9
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve | Friday, Dec. 9, Friday, Dec. 9 | 3 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $29-$99 | See this musical holiday show — a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Project Host and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville.
  • Kringle Holiday Village | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 5-9 p.m. | Fluor Field | $0-12 | Savor the season with a warm mug of glühwein or tasty beer and enjoy live holiday music from Upstate musicians, crafted goods from local artisans, kids activities + more.*
  • The Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $25-$75 | The beloved holiday classic returns to the Peace Concert Hall, featuring principal guest artists Cara Marie Gary and Lucas Segovia accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra.*
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Arts

Try This: The Columbia Museum of Art’s “Binder” podcast
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Binder podcast is hosted by Ray McManus (left) and produced by Drew baron (right). | Photo provided by the Columbia Museum of Art
Hey, Greenville — David here. 👋 Did you know that the Columbia Museum of Art has an award-winning podcast? In September, the CMA (located in Columbia, SC) was the recipient of the 2022 Southeastern Museums Conference Gold Award for Media Production for its podcast, “Binder.”

I recently joined Binder host Ray McManus and producer Drew Baron for a chat about the podcast, what they’ve learned since it started in 2021, and some of the stories they’ve been able to tell.

In addition to being the host of the podcast, Ray McManus is the CMA’s inaugural Writer-in-Residence. He earned his MFA in poetry and his doctorate in rhetoric and composition from USC, and is an associate professor of English at USC Sumter. Together with Drew, the duo tells the stories of artists, scholars, curators, and more through monthly episodes in which listeners can get insight into all things CMA-related.

Here’s more on the podcast + how you can Try This:

What we tried:

The CMA’s “Binder” podcast is a free offering from the museum that can be streamed or downloaded from your favorite podcast app. Episodes range from short 20-minute specials to hour-long feature interviews with artists.*
WHAT NOT TO MISS

Weather
  • 56º | Showers | 70% chance of rain
Cause
  • Habitat for Humanity Greenville County along with the City of Greenville, Duke Energy, and Greenville Housing Authority will dedicate the first home (427 Webster Rd.) of the new Habitat community, Heritage Hills in Nicholtown on Thursday, Dec. 7. 🏡 (UpstateBizSC)
Featured
  • News of Justin Timberlake’s investment in 3’s Greenville parent company, 8AM Golf landed in Forbes. The article describes 8AM Golf’s investments + quotes Justin Timberlake in saying, “Making golf more accessible, less intimidating, and more fun is a passion of mine, and that’s exactly what 3’s accomplishes…” ⛳
Number
  • 8. That’s how many Clemson University football players have entered into the NCAA transfer portal. Players include quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, who said “God has brought me to this special place for a reason and I wouldn’t trade my time here for anything.” 🏈 (Greenville News)
Eat
  • This news is sweet. Andy’s Frozen Custard (1101 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.) has released three seasonal flavors available now through Tuesday, Jan. 3. Indulge in the Santa Brownie Jackhammer, Santa Brownie Sundae, and the Andy Nog, each featuring Andy’s vanilla custard. 🍦
Award
  • Spinx Company founder Stewart Spinx received the Order of the Palmetto — SC’s highest civilian honor. The award was presented by Governor Henry McMaster at Spinx’s 50th anniversary celebration last Friday, Dec. 2. Congratulations, Stewart. (Upstate Business Journal)
Sports
  • The Carolina Panthers have waived quarterback Baker Mayfield — five months after trading for him with Cleveland Browns. Interim coach Steve Wilks said that the release was mutual. Baker will become an unrestricted free agent if he’s not claimed by another team by 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 6. (ESPN)
  • We want to make sure that you’re catching all the sports coverage you need to join the conversation. As the fall season gets going, tell us what kind of sports content you want to see in GVLtoday. The ball is in your court.
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The Buy
  • In town for the holidays (or have a house full of guests) and need to focus on work? Escape with a $25 coworking day pass at Endeavor that includes super fast + secure Wi-Fi, 20,000 sqft of workspace options, phone booths, and even a gym. Learn more or walk in anytime Monday-Friday 8:30-5 p.m. to get started.*
Biz
Health
  • Open enrollment for individual and family health insurance is now. Enrollment events are happening this week at The Insurance Source at 114 Trade St. in Greer and HealthMarkets at 409 Mills Ave. in Greenville on Fri., Dec. 9 from 12 p.m.-7 p.m.*
Try This
  • Still need to secure a few holiday gifts? The perfect presents are awaiting you at the Asheville Outlets (gift-wrapped and all). Our sister newsletter AVLtoday recently spent the day at this outdoor center, shopping for gifts, admiring holiday decorations, and sampling chocolate truffles at Lindt Chocolate Shop. Here’s what they’re still talking about.*
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2 GVL mixologists + holiday Cheer(wine)

Cheerwine partners with two Greenville mixologists for its holiday recipe collection
GIF of Cheerwine Holiday Recipes made by CAMP and UP on the Roof mixologists.
Cheers with Cheerwine | Photos provided, GIF by GVLtoday
Calling all Cheerwine lovers. The cherry soda is spreading holiday cheer with local mixologists + a holiday recipe collection.

The collection features Cheerwine-inspired food + beverage recipes from 14 SC and NC chefs, mixologists, and community leaders — two of which hail from Greenville.

CAMP’s Drew Breen + Up on the Roof’s Jason Bolt have each created a cocktail recipe featuring Cheerwine Holiday Punch (think: cherry flavor, pineapple juice, and ginger ale):

Need to Mull It Over? | Drew Breen, CAMP

This cold cocktail features dark rum, mulled Cheerwine syrup + Holiday Punch, and winter spices like nutmeg, clove, star anise, and cinnamon.

Cheer UP | Jason Bolt, UP on the Roof

This twist on the classic Old Fashioned has ingredients like bourbon, Holiday Punch, tart cherry bitters + vanilla simple syrup.

Stop by CAMP and Up on The Roof to try each cocktail or click the buttons below to make one (or both) for your next holiday party.
CAMP’S RECIPE
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle + Jessalin.

Editor’s pick: Kyle here. Wanting to give your out of town guests a taste of a Cheerwine-inspired cocktail and holiday decor in Greenville? Bring them to UP on the Roof’s Elf’d UP pop-up bar for the Cheer Up cocktail and all the festive selfies.

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