Red envelopes (stuffed with money) are a traditional Chinese gift during the Lunar New Year. | Photo by @swamprabbitcafe

Happy (almost) Lunar New Year. This Sunday, Jan. 22, one of the biggest celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures begins, and Greenville is ready to party.

China’s Lunar New Year is known as the Spring Festival or Chūnjié in Mandarin, while Koreans call it Seollal and the Vietnamese refer to it as Tết. No matter what it’s called, it’s always rung in with the first new moon at the end of January and spans the first 15 days of the first month of the lunar calendar, until the full moon arrives.

Here’s where you can celebrate in Greenville this weekend:

Lunar New Year Celebration | Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd.

Saturday, Jan. 21 | 4-7 p.m. | Free entry | Celebrate the Year of the (Swamp) Rabbit with specials and red envelope giveaways throughout the day.

Grab bites and sips :

Enjoy family fun:

GVL Explorers | Craft table open from 3-6 p.m.
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | Storytime at 3:30 pm.

GVL_Lunar_New_Year_Swamp_Rabbit_JAN2023 — Maximize the Lunar New Year fun with stops at both celebrations. | Photo by @swamprabbitcafe

Lunar New Year Festival | Sum Bar, 307 E. Washington St.

Saturday, Jan. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Free entry | All are welcome to this Lunar New Year festival and party for a cause with proceeds supporting Pendleton Place.

Grab bites:

Sip on drinks:

Click the button below — which is a Lunar New Year saying in Cantonese meaning, “Wishing you happiness and prosperity” — for details about the live entertainment, local vendors, and family activities at the festival, plus how you can celebrate at home.

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EVENTS

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Thursday, Jan. 19

Once | Thursday, Jan. 26-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville | $33.50-$38.50 | Featuring all of the songs from the critically acclaimed film, “Once” speaks to the power of music to connect us all.
Business After Hours | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Group Therapy, 320 Falls St., Ste. G, Greenville | Free | Network with local investor businesses in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Friday, Jan. 20

S’mores and Pours | Friday, Jan. 20 | 4-7 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville | Free | Come toast marshmallows and toast to half-off drinks until 6 p.m.
Silent Disco | Friday, Jan. 20 | 6 p.m. | Graham Plaza at the Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $10 | Dance like no one’s listening with two DJs providing the tunes through your headsets.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Altered States Pre-Party | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 1-5 p.m. | The Eighth State Brewing, 400 Augusta St., Greenville | Free | Sip on craft beer, enjoy local bites, and shop local vendors for a taste of the upcoming Altered States Festival.
Brahms’ First Symphony | Saturday, Jan. 21-Sunday, Jan. 22 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $20-$85 | Featuring David Gross on piano, listen to Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture, Saint-Saens’ Piano Concerto No. 2, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1.

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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Have the party without the hangover

Athletic Brewing Jan 2023 Mini Article (Cropped)

Every beer is non-alcoholic (0.5% ABV or less). | Photo by Athletic Brewing Company

You might even have more fun.

Athletic Brewing Company makes non-alcoholic beer you can drink without sacrificing feeling your best. It tastes great, has all the variety from IPAs to goldens, and has even won awards. (Read: Even beer snobs think it’s good.)

Ready to give dry a try? Use this easy tool to find out where you can snag a six-pack around GVL. Cheers. 🍻 *

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

66º | Showers | 70% chance of rain

Award

Good Housekeeping described Greenville as a “beautiful and bustling city,” awarding it a Best Family Travel Award for how the city “has invested a lot in families.” The publication lauds GSP’s 100 nonstop daily flights, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, and the “impressive and convenient” cultural options like our city’s museums. 🏆

Coming Soon

The Half — a sandwich concept based in Wilmington, NC — is coming to The Eighth State Brewing (400 Augusta St., Ste. 140). The eatery features globally-inspired sandwiches, like The Caprice (a take on caprese) and the Tofu Banh Mi. 🥪

Opening

The Judson Mill Social Innovation Hub (or Jud Hub, for short) will open one week from today, Thursday, Jan. 26. Stop by from 4 to 6 p.m. to learn more about the new collaborative workspace (701 Easley Bridge Rd.) featuring 15 offices, four conference rooms, and an open cafe and bar area.

Number

$49.6 million. That’s how much automotive supplier Yanfeng will invest in its Laurens County operations, creating 58 jobs over the next five years. Located at 101 International Blvd., Fountain Inn, the expansion will allow the company to produce new parts for automotive manufacturers. 🚗

Today Is

National Popcorn Day. Here’s what’s poppin’. We’re celebrating with Poppington’s Greenville Mix — caramel, white cheddar, and golden cheddar. Place an order online or stop by the store (30 S. Main St.) for free butter and salt popcorn. 🍿

Shop

Our online store Six & Main is now featuring Bleu August Studio, a GVL-based company offering colorful and vibrant art. Explore items such as mugs, bowls, and platters. Start shopping now. 🥣

Job

High Spirits Hospitality is expanding its award-winning team. The company is hiring in sales, finance, culture and training, operations, and administrative departments. See openings and apply.*

Travel

Scott’s Cheap Flights is going, going... Going. The travel membership that saves you hundreds on flights has a new name, and in honor of the rebrand, you can get 30% off a Premium membership with code 6AMCITY30. What you’ll get: last minute weekend trips, mistake fares, and early deal alerts. ✈️*

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What changes are coming?

Additional donor suites
Improvements to the student experience
Enhancements to food, beverage, and merchandise concession areas
Upgrades to the entrance and exterior
Adjustments to the court and seating area

When will it be complete?

It depends. The current timeline is based on raising the full $40 million. At this point, Furman is more than halfway there.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: I hope you’re as excited as I am to get a taste of Sum Bar this weekend. If you’ve been anxiously awaiting when reservations will be released for the new restaurant, the owner, Khailing Neoh, says she hopes to host a few more practice dinners before releasing reservations next month.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Here’s what’s screening at this year’s Reedy Reels Film Festival presented by Piedmont Natural Gas.

Connect with us.

Editorial: Kyle Steadings, Danielle Johnson, Erin McPherson, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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