It’s hard to believe 2023 is just around the corner. Now is the time to make plans to celebrate on New Year’s Eve. We’re here to help with 10ways to ring in the new year with your friends and family. 🥂
New Year’s Eve Rooftop Masquerade|Saturday, Dec. 31 | 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Juniper, 315 S. Main St., Greenville | $200+ | Celebrate with rooftop views, a prepaid bar, and food stations.
A NYE dinner | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Restaurant 17, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest | $95+ | Start your night off with a three-course prix fixe meal.
Noon Years Eve | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $10 | Fill the last day of 2022 with laughter at this mid-day, kid-friendly comedy show.
Reedy River Grand Ball | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | $125+ | Enjoy live music, plus food and drinks — hosted by the Hyatt Regency Greenville.
Southern Gala | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Commerce Club, 55 Beattie Pl., Floor 17, Greenville | $120+ | Start off the night with a red carpet welcome and end it with a midnight champagne toast.
Hoppin’ New Year’s Eve Party | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Hoppin’, 120 N. Markley St., Ste. 102 | $85+ | Dance the night away with a DJ, open bar, and pizza — yes, the self-serve taps will be open.
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Surcee Market | Tuesday, Dec. 13-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.
Wednesday, Dec. 14
Photos with Santa | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free | Bring your letter to Santa and grab a picture — pets are welcome.
Swamp Rabbits vs Savannah Ghost Pirates | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $18-$50 | Catch the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they face off against the Savannah Ghost Pirates.
Thursday, Dec. 15
Young Adults Christmas Social | Thursday, Dec. 15 | 7-8 p.m. | Warehouse at Vaughns Backyard Stage, 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | Free | Join fellow young professionals + college students to meet new people, make new connections, sing Christmas songs to live music.
Friday, Dec. 16
Holiday at Peace: Greetings from New York City | Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 7:30-6 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | Feel the holiday spirit from Broadway to Rockefeller Center with festive favorites, featuring soprano Rachel York and dancers from the International Ballet.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Greenville Winter Invitational | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 2 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $25-$750 | Catch the Clemson Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks + Furman Paladins in action, all on one day under one roof.
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.
3 ways to support Greenvillians with diverse abilities
Join other RECESS members like Henry (pictured above). | Photo provided by YMCA of Greenville
Winter break is almost here — and so is the YMCA of Greenville’s RECESS.
RECESS is a program for post-grad adults with diverse abilities to learn skills in health, socialization, and living independently. (After its expansion to the Eastside Y, it will serve 72 GVL families).
Three ways to support RECESS:
Volunteer.
Donate.
Suggest your place of business for a learning location field trip.
Sofrito Latin Restaurant and Bar (1021 S. Main St.) is now open in the West End. It’s the restaurant’s second location, joining the first at 1757 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A. The West End menu features familiar favorites like tacos and margaritas, with more vegan and gluten-free offerings. 🌮
Outdoors
There’s a new trail network to explore at Lakeside Park (1500 Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont). You’ll find six miles of new trails made up of three connecting loops, each with a varying level of difficulty (think: beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails). 🚲 (WYFF 4)
Health
Bon Secours and Compass Surgical Partners broke ground on the Millennium Surgery Center (25 Innovation Dr.). The state-of-the-art facility, opening in 2024, will offer robotic outpatient joint, orthopedic, and spine procedures, along with ear, nose, and throat procedures. 🏥 (Greenville Journal)
Enroll by Dec. 15 to secure health coverage for Jan. 1.Under 65 and looking for health coverage? Health insurance experts at your local South Carolina BLUE℠ Retail Center are ready to help you find the right plan for you. Don’t miss out on health coverage for 2023.*
Cause
There’s no place like home for the holidays, and Greenville County Animal Care wants to help its animals find homes by offering free adoptions through Saturday, Dec. 31. Peek at the available animals. 🐾
Today Is
National Cocoa Day. Looking for a place to celebrate? Kidding Around Greenville has you covered with a list of where to get hot chocolate in our city. Did your favorite spot make the list? Wake me up before you cocoa and let us know.
Active
Wondering why it’s so hard to get motivated to exercise? The possible culprit: modern life. The more automated things get (think: online shopping, an app for everything + that tv show you can’t stop watching), the less we move. Here’s how to move more — and make modern life work for you. 🏃*
Edu
Get out a pencil and a blank piece of paper, Greenville., It’s time to apply for the 2023-24 school year at Christ Church Episcopal School. If you want to make an educated decision, before you do, join a tour of the Lower School on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.; the Middle School on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.; or the Upper School on Fridays at 9 a.m. 🍎*
Finance
Need a financial break during the holidays? Qualified Greenville Federal Credit Union members can take advantage of Skip a Payto skip a monthly loan payment — and save or spend that money elsewhere. 💸*
Featured Deal
For the first time ever, Charleston Wine + Food Festival is offering gift cards that recipients can use to pay for events, special packages, and the shuttle running from downtown to the Culinary Village. Best of all, you don’t have to guess which event tickets they’ll want — they choose for themselves.*
Correction
Our head was in the cloudswhen we shared the news of GSP’s new direct flight to New York LaGuardia Airport. It will be American Airlines’ seventh direct flight at GSP, joining the airport’s lineup of 20+ direct flights. Prep for your next flight with our airport guide.
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4 reasons to host your next company event at Mill Pine
Mill Pine’s tranquil setting makes it an ideal location to bring your team together. | Photo provided by AMPLOS
Where will you host your company’s next off-site meeting?Mill Pine is a 355-acre property nestled in a beautiful wooded backdrop andlocated in Liberty (~30 minutes from downtown Greenville).
Here’s why the retreat-like conference center provides an unforgettable experience:
1️⃣ 4,000 sqft of meeting space
2️⃣ Team development sessions with AMPLOS’ signature performance psychology framework
3️⃣ Outdoor activities (think: clay shooting, four-wheeling, hiking + more)
4️⃣ One- or multi-day retreat options based on the needs of your team*
Editor’s pick:Tonight I’m gonna danceat SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar (103 N. Main St., Ste. 400). As a big Swiftie, I’m looking forward to the “Birth-Tay Ball.” Grab your tickets and Shake It Off with me in honor of Taylor Swift’s Birthday.
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