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Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day
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Our city is teeming with romantic potential. | Photo by: @chris_leyland_photography
There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.

🌵 Get fantastical with botanicals

If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using same-day flower delivery. (We’re eyeing those locally designed arrangements.)

Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these plant spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.
Take a look at this roundup of where to buy indoor plants.

      🥂 Keep spirits up

      If you didn’t score reservations, don’t overthink… grab a drink. These spots have weekday happy hours:
      • Coral | 654 S. Main St. | Tuesday-Saturday | 4-6 p.m. | $7 select specialty cocktails, $6 house wine, $5 house liquor, $4 draft Stella beer
      • Wine House | 475 Haywood Rd. | Tuesday-Friday | 4-7 p.m. | $2 off wines by the glass
      For more options, check out our happy hour guide.

      🌟 Go stargazing and sunset spotting

      It doesn’t get much more idyllic than bundling up and looking at the sky. Grab some blankets (and maybe a hot drink) and head to one of these spots away from man-made light.
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        Tuesday, Feb. 14
        • Singles Appreciation Day | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5-9 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Feast on a special three-course casserole meal for one from Resident Diner with recommended beverage pairings.
        • Edwin McCain | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $30-$60 | Celebrate your love for your partner by singing along to romantic hits from this Greenville singer-songwriter like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More.”
        Wednesday, Feb. 15
        • Swamp Rabbits vs Utah Grizzlies | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $22.50-$50 | Bring your pup for Waggin’ Wednesday and watch the Greenville Swamp Rabbits face off against the Utah Grizzlies.
        Thursday, Feb. 16
        • Grown-Up Gaming | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville | Free | Bring your own or join in someone else’s game at this adult game night.
        Friday, Feb. 17
        • Mardi Gras Masquerade Party | Friday, Feb. 17 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | The L, Larkin’s Catering & Events, 211 E. Broad St., Ste. B, Greenville | $25-$325 | Be transported to Bourbon Street and the spirit of Mardi Gras in your best mask for this party featuring a DJ, Nola-inspired apps, Hurricanes, a cash bar, and special entertainment.
        Saturday, Feb. 18
        • Mardi Gras Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 3-7 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy a special Mardi Gras menu served in the cafe, live music from The Greenville Jazz Collective, and crafts for kids

        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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        The newest murals in town 🎨

        Where to find Greenville’s newest murals
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        We’re ready for our close up. | Photos by GVLtoday, ReCraft design by Sunny Mullarkey
        We love a photo op, and Greenville has two new murals (plus, a third coming soon).

        🖌️ Camperdown Plaza | In honor of the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament taking over Greenville Wednesday, March 1-Sunday, March 5, this mural makes for the perfect spot to snap your pic for the ‘gram when you’re downtown for the festivities.

        🖌️ Goodwill, 115 Haywood Rd. | DYK the community worked together to paint this mural, which was designed by Greenville artist Adam Schrimmer, to celebrate 50 years of Goodwill in Greenville?

        🖌️ ReCraft, 525 Haywood Rd. | While this mural isn’t ready for its close up yet, we couldn’t wait to tell you about it. Designed by Greenville artist Sunny Mullarkey, the mural will be painted by the community once funds are raised to make the project happen.

        Click the button on the left for how you can support the ReCraft mural and click the button on the right to share your favorite Greenville mural.
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        Weather
        • 66º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
        Biz
        • Downtown bar Rey’s (20 N. Main St.) is under new ownership and will become a pizza restaurant. While the spot plans to remain open until 2 a.m., its new focus will be on its expanded kitchen and menu, plus new drink offerings including craft cocktails and mocktails. 🍕 (The Post and Courier Greenville)
        • It’s game time at Camperdown. Group Therapy Pub & Playground received approval from the City to offer outdoor seating and games like cornhole, Jenga, and Connect Four. (Greenville Journal)
        Coming Soon
        • Kung Fu Tea is poppin’ its bubble tea business downtown at 233 N. Main St. (formerly Strawberry Bowls). If you can’t wait for a taste when this spot opens this spring, get a preview at its original Greenville location at 581 Haywood Rd. 🧋 (The Post and Courier Greenville)
        Eat
        • Nards Backyard BBQ is the first food trailer approved to operate in the Greenville city limits after passing its final inspection. Want to learn more about the new approval process and help convince your favorite mobile food business to get licensed? Send them our guide.
        Announced
        • Cut loose, footloose on Monday, May 15 when Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins brings This Is It: His Final Tour to the Peace Center. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. for Peacekeepers and Friday, Feb. 17 for the general public. 🎶
        Feel Good
        • Nugget, a lost dog from Farmington, NM (~1,750 miles away), is back with his owner after he went missing seven years ago and was found in Travelers Rest. With the help of Carolina Loving Hound Rescue, Nugget’s owner flew to GSP to be reunited with her pup. We love a happy ending. 🐾
        Number
        • $5.8 million. That’s how much the US Department of Education gave Clemson’s College of Education to help Greenville County Schools teachers and staff become school counselors. The money will cover tuition and allow GCS staff to keep working while they earn their new degree. (Clemson News)
        History
        • Speaking of Clemson, a $3.4 million grant from the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project will help create a Black Heritage Trail on campus and in the cities of Seneca and Clemson. The trail will connect local Black history sites and share the stories with historical markers. (Clemson News)
        Shop
        • What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiple mist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*
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        Playing to a world record 🎵
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        We can’t even stay awake for 27 hours. | Post by @brotherolivermusic
        DYK a Greenvillian holds the Guinness World Record for “the longest marathon playing mandolin?”

        Stephen Oliver, from local folk duo Brother Oliver Music, played at Swanson’s Warehouse for 27 hours, eight minutes, and 33 seconds from Dec. 17-18, 2022.

        Stephen told Guinness that breaking a world record has always been his dream, and as a mandolin player, he felt this was a title he could achieve.

        Congrats, Stephen.
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        THE WRAP

        Today’s issue was written by Danielle + Jessalin.

        Editor’s pick: Danielle here. Happy Valentine’s Day. If you need a last minute gift, don’t forget about the Makers Collective pop-up happening today. Other ideas: Pick up a slice from the newly-opened shop Mak & Cheesecakes or some local chocolate from LaRue Fine Chocolates.

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        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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