Dear Hallmark 🖋️

Why Hallmark should make a Christmas movie in Greenville, SC

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‘Tis the season in Greenville | Photo by @james_simpson_photography

We know it’s a busy time of year for you, so we’ll keep this brief. We’re writing to you today to let you know Greenville, SC is the perfect backdrop for your next Hallmark Christmas Movie.

We may be biased, but we think our city would be perfect year-round for any made-for-tv romance film. However, we’ve narrowed down our list to what makes it so special this time of year:

Our tree-lined Main Street with twinkling lights
Falls Park and its waterfalls in the middle of the city
A 30-ft tree with 25,550 lights in the city’s center
An outdoor ice skating rink that’s a mini replica of Rockefeller Center
Cozy fireplaces inside and outside the festively decorated Grand Bohemian Lodge
Local gingerbread masterpieces on display
Santa’s motorized sleigh — a converted 1993 Ford Aerostar — driving through the streets
Christmas markets filled with cozy glühwein + trinkets from local makers

For those reasons, many people already escape to our little city on the Reedy River to feel like they’re in one of your films — something major publications have made a note of:

“Each holiday season downtown Greenville, South Carolina transforms into a Hallmark movie.” — Forbes
“Greenville is another one of those towns reminiscent of a Hallmark movie…” — TODAY
“Want to feel like you’re walking around on the set of a Hallmark Christmas movie? Then you’ll want to head to Greenville, South Carolina.” — Country Living

Notice a trend? In conclusion, bring a Hallmark Christmas Movie production to Greenville, SC. You won’t have to budget for any set production because the beauty and romance is here 365 days a year.

Wishing you a happy holidays,

The GVLtoday Team

Hallmark should film a holiday movie in Greenville because ____________.

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Friday, Dec. 9

The Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | Times vary | Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $25-$75 | The holiday classic returns to the Peace Concert Hall, featuring principal guest artists Cara Marie Gary and Lucas Segovia accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra.
Kringle Holiday Village | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | Times vary | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $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.
Corey Feldman: Live at the Spinning Jenny | Friday, Dec. 9 | 8 p.m. | The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Greer | $23-$125 | Musician and actor Corey Feldman bring his first tour in five years to the Upstate.

Saturday, Dec. 10

TD Saturday Market Holiday Edition | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Main Street from Washington, to Court St, Greenville | Free | This special market will feature seasonal produce, specialty items, along with festive handmade crafts, holiday baskets, and more.
Very Merry Christmas Market | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 12-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | Free | Shop 108 local makers and enjoy Santa, live music, free kids crafts, and food trucks.
World WONDERland | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St., Greenville | $0-$15 | Join TCMU in celebrating the holiday season around the world with activities, crafts, learning opportunities, and a visit from Santa.

Sunday, Dec. 11

Santa Brunch | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Avenue, 110 E. Court St., Ste. 600, Greenville | $0-$49 | Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with Santa and brunch.

Monday, Dec. 12

Surcee Market | Monday, Dec. 12-Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Think Tank Brew Lab, 101 Airport Rd., Greenville | Free | Shop ~20 local small businesses for all of your holiday gifting needs.

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Open Mic Comedy | Tuesday, Dec. 13 | 8-10 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free | Put your comedy skills to the test on the open mic.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

Swamp Rabbits vs Savannah Ghost Pirates | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $18-$50 | Break up your week with some action on the ice.

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.

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Up on the housetop… reindeer hooves? 🎵

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Go ahead and check “free home inspection” off of your holiday wishlist. | Photo provided by Trutech Wildlife Service

Friends + family may not be your only guests this holiday season. Bats, snakes, raccoons, rodents + stinging insects are all common intruders of Greenville homes. If left unchecked, it can wreak havoc on your property and health.

The good news: Wildlife removal experts can identify, remove, and prevent pest animals from entering your home — and with a free home inspection from Trutech Wildlife Service, you can make sure Santa is the only one in your chimney this Christmas.*

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Weather

56º | Showers | 70% chance of rain

Closing

Oak Hill Cafe (2510 Poinsett Hwy.) will permanently close Sunday, Dec. 18. Owners say zoning issues with the county, higher costs for food, insurance, equipment, and a decline in customers since the start of the pandemic has led to the closure. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Glory Cycles, an online bicycle and accessories business based in Greenville, has closed and is liquidating its assets. The company says it is working to ship or refund remaining orders. 🚲 (Bicycle Retailer)

Number

20 acres. That’s how much land was donated to a park planned around the historic Jones Mill near Fountain Inn, more than tripling the park’s size. The added acreage will allow for a pedestrian bridge to be built across the waterway and create footpaths like those at Conestee Nature Preserve. 🌳 (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Sports

Start your engines. NASCAR fans can try their hand at racing like a pro in the official eNASCAR simulator on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 before NASCAR night at the Swamp Rabbits hockey game. Fans can also view the official Darlington Raceway Pace Car: The No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. 🏎️

Health

Prisma Health and DHEC are offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and flu shots at McAlister Square (225 S. Pleasantburg Dr.), Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. from now until Thursday, Dec. 15. DHEC says this year’s flu season is the most active SC has seen in a decade.
Open enrollment for individual and family health insurance is now. Enrollment events are happening this week at The Insurance Source at 300 John Street, #4A, in Greer and HealthMarkets at 409 Mills Ave. in Greenville on Friday, Dec. 9 from 12 p.m.-7 p.m. (Please note the corrected address for The Insurance Source).*

Listen

From Stecca bread to turning a dream into Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, Greenville business owner Mary Walsh shares her history and how she built her business on the “Live Life in Motion” podcast. 🎧

Job

Hotel Hartness is hosting two reception-style hiring events to fill positions on its team ahead of the hotel’s 2023 opening. Stop by Village Kitchen (2000 Society St.) Monday, Dec. 12, 12-2 p.m. or Tuesday, Dec. 20, 3-5 p.m. for small bites, mocktails, and networking with the hotel’s management staff.

Drink

Looking for your next weekend adventure? Sip and savor award-winning liqueurs and gin right here in Greer at Vicario Spirits. Guests can sample their way through their award winning liqueurs, made with top quality ingredients from Vicario’s sustainable farm.*

Shop

Our online store Six & Main is now featuring Grow Your Own Roots, an apparel company based in GVL that features Greenville + Charleston designs. The tote bags are perfect for Saturdays at the market. Start shopping now.

Finance

“Early paycheck” (read: getting paid up to two days earlier than normal payday) might seem like a new concept, but did you know Greenville Federal Credit Union has always provided this service to its members? Here’s how.*

Real Estate

In the century-plus since its past life as a bustling cotton mill, Woodside Mill has been restored to its glory and adapted into one-of-a-kind, loft-style apartment homes with modern updates. Think: character-rich spaces + open living concepts redesigned for everyday functionality. Studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are available now. 🏡 *

Celebrate

We want to wish a happy birthday (on Sunday) to our teammate RJ, 6AM City CEO. Happy birthday, RJ!

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Something old, something new

A new photo of Greenville, SC icon Shoeless Joe Jackson released

A newly-discovered photo of Shoeless Joe. | Photo via @shoelessmuseum

Just when you think the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum (356 Field St.) has every piece of Shoeless Joe history curated, it finds something new.

This newly-discovered photo from ~1914 shows the Greenville baseball icon at bat, shoeless (of course), when he played for the Cleveland Naps, now known as the Guardians.

Do you notice something different about his hat? Before the age of DriFit material, players cut holes in the tops of their wool ball caps to stay cool.

Click the button below to read up on Shoeless Joe.

ALL ABOUT SHOELESS JOE

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: It’s hard to mention Hallmark in a newsletter and not shout out “Deck the Hallmark” — a fan-made podcast produced right here in Greenville. Hey Hallmark, if you’re still reading this, we think the hosts Bran and Dan would make great extras.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing Greenville holiday tunes for all to hear.

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