Parks

• 47,390 flowers planted by the city at Greenville Parks
• 7,000+ visitors to the Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park
• 1,387 trees distributed and planted in the city, putting the green in Greenville
• 730 hours spent removing invasive species from Cleveland Park
• 573 volunteers that helped during 29 park clean up days

Tourism

• 2,000,000+ taste tickets sold at Bank of America Fall for Greenville
• 20,000+ attendees at the inaugural Unity Park Fourth of July firework show
• 900+ zip codes where people ordered United Community Bank Ice on Main tickets
• 18 public art installations
• 9 new animals at the Greenville Zoo

• Family Night | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 4-11 p.m. | Social Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | Free | Bring the family for a night of games and food specials.
• Dips and Sips | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Traveler’s Taproom, 2624 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $25 | Try four wines paired with four different types of homemade dip.
• Shaken, Smoked, and Stirred Cocktail Class | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $65 | Listen to an introduction to spirits and the tools and concepts of successful cocktail making by Six and Twenty’s expert mixologist, Ben before you make three distinct cocktails.
• Golf Trip Raffle to Pebble Beach | Now through Wednesday, March 1 | Virtual | $100 per ticket*

• Pranayama Weekly Class | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 12-1:15 p.m. | Online, Greenville | Free | Explore how breathwork may allow you to access a deeper, more conscious connection with the body, mind, heart, and spirit.
• Robert Burns Night Upstate South Carolina 2023 | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 6-9:30 p.m. | The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Greer | $45 | Celebrate Scottish poet Robert Burns with food, drinks, music, and a little bit o’ poetry.

• Sushi Rollin’ 101 | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Brewery 85, 6 Whitlee Ct., Greenville | $59.99 | Learn the basics of sushi making, including equipment and preparation, how to make the rice, and the fundamentals of making a sushi roll.
• An Evening with Trey Gowdy In Conversation with Destiny Chance | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $38-$45 | Join former Congressman, Fox News host, and New York Times bestselling author Trey Gowdy for a conversation with WYFF 4 anchor Destiny Chance to celebrate his latest book, “Start, Stay, or Leave.”
• Drag Queen Bingo | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7-10 p.m. | WXYZ Lounge, Aloft Greenville Downtown, 5 North Laurens St., Greenville | Free | Join Queen Versage for an evening of Drag Queen Bingo to benefit Upstate Pride SC featuring an assortment of signature cocktails and prizes.
• 53rd Annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show | Thursday, Jan. 26-Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | $0-$7 | Find everything you need to start the New Year right (from boats, docks, and fishing equipment to finance and insurance options).*

• 54º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

• A country-themed bar is coming to 17 E. Coffee St. — the former location of Addy’s Dutch Cafe and Restaurant. Pending city approval, the bar and restaurant will feature live acoustic country music. The owner, who also owns the music venue The Foundry (701 Easley Bridge Rd.), says he hopes to open by late summer. 🪕 (The Post and Courier Greenville)
• Waffle Drop, a picture-perfect dessert spot featuring fresh bubble waffles, will open in Hampton Station (1320 Hampton Ave.). Top your waffle with ice cream, fruit, nutella, oreos, and more when it opens in March. 🧇 (Upstate Business Journal)

• American jazz pianist and 14-time Grammy winner Herbie Hancock is bringing his talents to the Peace Center on Monday, June 26. Grab your tickets this Friday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. 🎹

• The SC Restaurant and Lodging Association will honor two Greenvillians at its 2023 Stars of the Industry Awards Gala. Fabian Unterzaucher (The Westin Poinsett) was named Hotelier of the Year and Dana Lindsey (Ruth’s Chris Steak House) was named the Restaurant Front of House Employee of the Year. See the full list of Upstate winners. (Greenville Journal)
• The Brand Leader, a GVL-based marketing and advertising agency, has been awarded one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, “Ad Age Best Places to Work 2023.” Ranking factors included corporate culture, leadership, and pay + benefits. Learn more about the award. 🏆

• M. Judson Booksellers (130 S. Main St., Ste. 200 A) will host its next Big Wine Night on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Indulge in champagne, oysters, and chocolate fondue in a candlelit gallery to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Reserve your ticket for two. 🥂

• Looking for a wild gift for your Valentine? Adopt a rhinoceros iguana or Chilean flamingo from the Greenville Zoo. Customize a message for your valentine by Wednesday, Feb. 8 to make sure it’s delivered by Tuesday, Feb. 14. All proceeds benefit the Greenville Zoo Foundation. 🦩

• Our online store Six & Main is now featuring Palmetto Craft, a home lifestyle company based right here in Greenville. Decorate your home + garden with beautifully crafted items such as solid pine chairs, swings, and tables. Transform your outdoor space now. 🪑

• Registration for the YMCA of Greenville’s spring youth soccer season (ages 3-14; both new and experienced players) is open through Monday, Jan. 30 ($85 for members; $120 for non-members). Practice starts Monday, Feb. 27. ⚽ *

• The internet’s most popular cup is back in stock. The Stanley Quencher is beloved for its comfortable handle, large straw, ability to fit in your car’s cup holder, and how it keeps water cold for 11 hours. Plus, the popular 40 ounce size means all day hydration. 💧*

• 4 million. The number of subscribers to Morning Brew, a free daily newsletter that covers the latest in business, finance, and tech. Morning Brew is 100% free and takes just five minutes to read (and thanks to its witty, fun tone, you’ll want to open it every morning).*

• Going dry this month? Give it your all with Athletic Brewing Company’s non-alcoholic craft beers. From IPAs to goldens, they have brews for whenever + wherever works for you. Use this easy tool to find out where you can snag a six-pack locally. 🍻 *