Cheers to Dry January

Sip on 30+ craft mocktails in Greenville

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Sometimes you’re looking for a craft beverage sans alcohol. From completely unique offerings using ingredients behind the bar to spirit-less classics like a nonalcoholic old fashioned and a no-jito, we’ve crafted a list with 30+ drinks you can sip in Greenville.

Have a favorite spot that isn’t on this list? Let us know.

Juniper, 315 S. Main St.

  • Juice Bomb | $10 | Watermelon shrub, black sesame seed syrup, lemon, grapefruit, and grapefruit soda
  • Root For Me | $10 | Blackberry sauce, ginger, and lime cordial
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A sunny afternoon on Paloma’s patio pairs perfectly with the “Golden Skies.” | Photo by GVLtoday

Paloma, 315 S. Main St.

  • Golden Skies | $10 | Mango, mango jalapeno syrup, grapefruit, elderflower tonic, mint
  • Superbloom | $10 | Grapefruit, rose, lemon, and elderflower tonic

The Lazy Goat, 170 River Pl.

  • Mint Berry Smash | $6 | Seasoned berries, mint, agave nectar, and soda
  • Gin-ger and Juice | $6 | Orange juice, ginger beer, simple syrup, strawberries, and soda
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Beer, wine + cider, oh my! | Photo by The Whale

The Whale, 1108 S. Main St., Ste. 116

  • Hop’d Lemonade | $4 | Sparkling Lemonade with fresh-squeezed organic lemon juice, organic cane sugar, regional honey, and Citra & Azacca hops
  • Non-Alcoholic Italian Pilsner | $5 | Made with Hallertau Mittelfruh and Strata Hops.
  • Non-Alcoholic Mango Dragonfruit Sour | $5 | Brewed and fermented with real mango, pink guava, and red dragon fruit
  • Non-Alcoholic West Coast IPA | $5 | Brewed with Cascade, Centennial and Simcoe Hops

Soby’s, 207 S. Main St.

  • Pineapple Ginger Fizz | $4 | Spicy ginger syrup, pineapple, lime, and soda
  • Folly Dreams | $4 | Coconut milk, orange juice, pomegranate, and soda
We’re not even close to done. Click the button below for even more places to find craft mocktails.
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Thursday, Jan. 5
  • Furman vs. The Citadel | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | Timmons Arena, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $15-$20 | Watch the Paladins tip off against the Bulldogs at this weeknight basketball game.
  • Trivia at Birds Fly South | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Birds Fly South Ale Project, 1320 Hampton Ave Ext., Greenville | Free | Test your knowledge as you sip on a local craft brew.
Friday, Jan. 6
  • Full Moon Winter Night Hike | Friday, Jan. 6 | 6 p.m. | Conestee Nature Preserve, 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville | $20 | Uncover the allure of January’s full moon, AKA the Wolf Moon, on a two-mile night hike through the trails.
Saturday, Jan. 7
  • Daylight Burrito Pop-up | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 8:30 a.m. | Revival Butchery, 1296 A, Pendleton St., Greenville | Free | Grab a San Diego-style breakfast burrito to kick off your weekend.
  • Wine Club Dinner | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 4 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen and Market, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | $40 | Sip on five wines selected by Wine Director Lisa Simmons paired with small bites.
Sunday, Jan. 8
  • Simone Porter | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45 | This violinist is recognized as “an emerging artist of impassioned energy, interpretive integrity, and vibrant communication.”
Friday, Jan. 27
  • The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane | Friday, Jan. 27-Monday, Feb. 6 | 7-8:30 p.m. | South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 August St., Greenville | $1-$20 | A story of a toy who learns how to love, “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” features four actors, 20 characters, and original live music.*

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Weather
  • 63º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
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  • Farmhouse Tacos plans to relocate in Greenville as its building at 1813 Laurens Rd. has been sold. While we wait to learn about its future plans, you can visit the Travelers Rest location (614 S. Main St., Travelers Rest) or the newest Farmhouse Tacos opening in Clemson later this month. 🌮
Plan Ahead
  • Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest will return for its third annual festival on Sunday, Oct. 22. The free event highlights local musicians and the historic architecture of Greenville’s first National Historic District. 🪕
  • Presale tickets for Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion drop Friday, Jan. 13, but you have to sign up now for access. The second annual barbecue festival — taking place at Trailblazer Park (235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest) on Saturday, April 15 — features local and visiting chefs cooking with local ingredients, live music, and specialty vendors.
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  • If you’re hopping on the Greenlink, you’ll need exact change. Bills larger than $1 for a single trip or $5 for an all-day pass are not accepted after a new rule went into effect Monday, Jan. 2. Passengers can use change machines at the transit center or pay their fare on the Umo app. 🚍 (Greenville Journal)
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  • Clemson University will unveil Deep Orange 11 — a sustainable and innovative concept car — at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The orange capsule was designed as an autonomous ride-sharing vehicle for downtown Greenville and has been tested on a closed track. (Clemson News)
Health
  • Proactive MD, a primary care provider, will open two new health centers: 86 Villa Rd. in Greenville and 501 Memorial Dr. Ext., Ste. B in Greer. The offices come from a partnership with Bob Jones University with plans to serve employees and staff members, along with local members of the community. 🩺 (Upstate Business Journal)
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Un-decking the halls

How to recycle your Christmas tree in Greenville, SC

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If you celebrated Christmas, you know that sooner or later you have to deal with that “Night of the Living Dead” tree in the corner. That doesn’t mean it’s dumpster-bound. Instead, we have some tips on how to put an old tree to good use.

Curbside pickup

The City of Greenville will recycle your tree for you: All you have to do is bring it out to the curb for your neighborhood’s usual pick-up day. To make sure it gets properly recycled, you’ll need to remove the tinsel, garland, tree stand, and ornaments before bringing it out.

Drop-off recycling

Maybe you just can’t wait for curbside pickup. Drop the tree off yourself at Holmes Park, Timmons Park, Gower Park, or the West Greenville Community Center until late January. Be sure to properly secure the tree to your car if you opt for this route. Bonus: your holiday boxes, tissue paper + non-foil-lined gift wrap can be dropped off at these same recycling centers.

Click the button below for more ways your tree can become one with nature.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: Happy National Screenwriter’s Day, GVL. Each year, local filmmakers celebrate their work at the Reedy Reels Film Festival, and this year’s deadline for submissions is Sunday, Jan. 8. So far 130+ films have been reviewed for this year’s festival, which will take place at the SC Children’s Theatre Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19.

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