Six & Main is our online store where we show love to local artisans from our sister markets across the nation. | Photo by 6AM City

We’re head over heels for our readers. As we enter the month of love, we want to show our love by helping you choose the sweetest gifts from our online shop, Six & Main, which showcases local artists and small businesses from around the country.

Whether you plan to spend Valentine’s Day with your significant other, friends, or family — or simply by treating yourself — these goods will have you falling in love at first sight.

Taste the love 🍫
Indulge in hand-painted chocolates in this Valentine’s Day 12 Piece Bonbon Gift Box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. Don’t forget to toast to love with a colorful cocktail glass from AlanaKayART, which pairs perfectly with this strawberry lemonade mixer from Simple Times Mixers.

Read the love 💌
Write something sweet to someone special using the “You Make Me Happy” card by Joy Paper Co. If you’re feeling extra smitten, let them know they’re “Quite the Catch.”

Show the love 🎨
No brushes or paint needed for this gift of art. Gift (or keep) this peonies watercolor painting by Kelsey Nichols Art or the “Smiling Faces Beautiful Places” by Dream a little ART SC.

Smell the love 🕯️
Let the mood fill the room with this rosemary sage candle by Resolute Candles, or smell the aroma of Venice with this bellini candle by Wixology Candle Company.

Wear the love ❤️
For the jewelry lovers, check out these heart necklaces from Eleven + Jane. What’s even sweeter? There are matching heart earrings to go with it. If you’d rather don on a love-inspired shirt, this flamingo button-down from Block + Ink is the perfect fit.

There’s more love to go around. Click the button below to explore the entire Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.

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EVENTS

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Monday, Jan. 30

Aquila Theatre in Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice | Monday, Jan. 30 | 7 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45 | Classical theater producer Aquila presents its production of this social satire featuring characters like Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
Winter Whimsy Paint and Sip Class | Monday, Jan. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Greenville | $37 | Sip and swish your paint brush to create a winter city scene created by artist Kat Dodaro.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Mill Village Youth Program Open House | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 5-6 p.m. | Village Wrench Warehouse, 1186 Pendleton St., Greenville | Free | Students in 8th-10th grade and their parents are invited to learn about Mill Village Ministries’ spring programs at Mill Village Farms and Village Wrench.
Night, Mother | Tuesday, Jan. 31-Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville | $18.50 | This Pulitzer Prize and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play explores the final hour in the life of a young woman who has decided that life is no longer worth living.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Biz Fuel Networking | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B118, Greenville | Free | Make connections with fellow professionals over a drink.
Happy Hour Social | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave. #B103, Greenville | Free | Meet and socialize with people who have similar interests as you plus enjoy signature cocktails and snacks from Six & Twenty’s new kitchen.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Angela Easterling | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Ste. B1, Greenville | Free | Grab a bite and sip in The Commons and enjoy live music by this local singer-songwriter.
Transformative Breathwork | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Zen Rabbit Yoga, 14 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | $25 | Your instructor and guide, Matt Tellier, will teach you a simple breathing technique and offer guidance on your journey within — no experience required.

Friday, Feb. 3

“it’s all around us” Opening Reception | Friday, Feb. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville | Free | Through photography, sculptures, and paintings, the artists explore the manner in how man-made materials and structures can affect our relationship with the natural world in this group exhibition.
WWE Smackdown | Friday, Feb. 3 | 7:45 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $20-$120 | Feel the fallout of Royal Rumble and see your favorite WWE superstars.

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.

100+ MORE EVENTS

AWARD

Two winning photos, one Visitor’s Guide

Images of the new VisitGreenvilleSC 2023 Visitor's Guide

James’ (left) is of downtown and Casey’s (right) features Hwy. 11. | Images via Greenville Journal

Local photographers James Simpson Photography and Casey Shoub Jr. of Upstate Outdoor Adventurer will be featured on the cover of this year’s VisitGreenvilleSC Visitor’s Guide.

James’ and Casey’s photographs were chosen out of 105 submissions from 60+ Upstate photographers for VisitGreenvilleSC’s fifth annual cover contest — which asked participants to “depict Greenville as seen through their creative lens.”

You’ll be able to find James’ image of downtown’s skyline behind the Liberty Bridge and Casey’s drone shot of Highway 11 in Greenville on 37,500 copies of the 2023 Visitor’s Guide.

Follow both photographers — @james_simpson_photography and @upstateoutdooradventurer — on Instagram to have their images of Greenville and the Upstate populate your feed.

Click left to meet James and Casey and learn more about what else they win from the contest and click right to get your copy of this year’s guide.

MEET JAMES AND CASEY

NEWS NOTES

Weather

66º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Cause

Calling all volunteers. Attend Mill Village Ministries’ Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 6-7 p.m. at the Village Wrench Warehouse (1186 Pendleton St.). Learn about the organization’s community efforts and hear from its social enterprises, including Mill Village Farms, Village Engage, Village Launch, and Village Wrench.
Applications are open for euphoria’s 2023 Grant Program. Over the past 17 years, euphoria has financially supported 40+ Upstate charities that focus on sustenance, education through performing arts, and aid for children (think: Greenville Tech Foundation and Meyer Center for Special Children). Apply by Wednesday, March 15 at 8 p.m.

Class

From perfecting pie crust to enjoying a cupcake with your kiddo, Hester General Store’s five February baking classes cover it all. Join nine other students for the first class of the month — Pie Crusts 101 on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 7-9 p.m. — at the new Hester home (233 Thomas Mill Road, Easley.) 🥧
Social House, a GVL-based member club, is hosting a public Galentines bouquet-making class on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at its space (25 Delano Dr., Ste. 1). Join floral designer Lenore Lane to create a custom bouquet — grab your friends and BYO beverage. 💐

Eat

Farm-to-table restaurant and meal prep business Farm Fresh Fast has partnered with Upstate-based Market Day Cleaning to offer a cleaning and dinner package. After your scheduled home or office cleaning with Market Day is complete, its team will leave a Farm Fresh Fast dinner for four. Message Farm Fresh Fast for more info.
Have you ever made your kids — or yourself — a bento box? Get inspired with these five easy bento ideas (and stock up on everything you need to make them at Lowes Foods). 🍱*

Outdoors

SC State Parks is partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Bob Ross Run for the Trees — a virtual 5K inspired by the artist’s love of the outdoors. Runners, walkers, and hikers can complete their 5K anywhere outdoors between Saturday, April 22 and Friday, April 28. See The Wrap for inspo. 👟

Finance

Erase credit card interest until nearly 2025? Sounds good to us. This balance transfer card can do just that, providing you up to 21 months for the important stuff: travel, education, good food, time with family, or paying off debt. Apply today in minutes.*

Wellness

If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*

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ANNOUNCED

April is for tacos and tequila 🌮

Images of the Tacos 'N Tequila Fiest in Greenville, SC

Unlimited tacos and tequila? Yes please. | Photos by FamZing Studios via Complete PR

Taco and tequila lovers, this one’s for you.

The 2023 Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta takes place Sunday, April 30 at Events at Judson Mill (701 Easley Bridge Rd.) — a new event space by High Spirits Hospitality.

While the participating restaurants and bars are to be announced, attendees can expect 12+ chefs and bartenders battling it out, live music and entertainment, and unlimited tacos and drinks.

Tickets are available in three categories to those 21+:

VIP | $80 | Includes early and VIP area access, a VIP bar, Lunazul Tequila tasting, event swag bag, unlimited tacos, and all-you-can-responsibly-drink beer and Lunazul Tequila cocktails.
General Admission | $55 | Includes unlimited tacos, beer, and Lunazul Tequila cocktails.
Designated Driver | $40 | Includes unlimited tacos and non-alcoholic beverages.

Click below for FAQs, sponsorship opportunities, and how to become a participating business on the festival website.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle.

Editor’s pick: Partaking in the Bob Ross Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K? Since you can’t use your treadmill, I calculated a few outdoor trail routes, each ~3.1 miles:

Southernside Brewing Co. to Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery and back
Around the Lake Placid Trail at Paris Mountain State Park four times
North Main Street (at Rutherford Road) to the end of South Main Street (at Vardry Street)

Find more inspo in our ultimate hiking guide.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? We asked James Beard semifinalist and Comal 864’s Chef Dayna Lee-Márquez seven questions, here.

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