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Get ready for euphoria Spring Fest 🥂

Get your tickets to euphoria’s annual Spring Fest

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It’s almost Spring Fest time. | Photos by FamZing Studios
While we’re still months away from euphoria2023 (Thursday, Sept.14-Sunday, Sept. 17), the time to get an early taste is now.

Starting today, tickets are available for Spring Fest, a four-day food, beverage, and music festival taking place in April and featuring 10 experiences, from a Michelin-starred dinner to a wine tasting to an oyster roast.

Here’s a taste of what to expect:

Thursday, April 20

In The Stars | 6:30 p.m. | Restaurant 17, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest | $270 | Michelin-starred Chef Matt Baker (of 1-star Gravitas in Washington, DC) and Restaurant 17 Executive Chef Haydn Shaak team up to dish out a “culinary journey highlighting locally sourced ingredients,” paired with wines and cocktails.

Friday, April 21

A Taste of euphoria | 12-2 p.m. | Camilla Kitchen at M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Greenville | $85 | Greenville chefs Teryi Youngblood Musolf and Jenifer Minelli will serve an intimate lunch of their favorite recipes from the euphoria cookbook.

Saturday, April 22

All That & Dim Sum | 10-11 a.m. | Sum Bar, 307 E. Washington St., Greenville | $60 | Join Sum Bar’s Khailing Neoh for a hands-on dim sum class while sipping on brunch-inspired drinks.

Sunday, April 23

Roast & Toast | 2-5 p.m. | The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm, 1904 Sitton Hill Rd., Easley | $85 | Finish Spring Fest strong by cracking open oysters, indulging in small bites and craft cocktails, and dancing away the Sunday scaries with live music by the High Tides.

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Monday, Feb. 27
  • Karaoke | Monday, Feb. 27 | 7-11 p.m. | Social Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | Free | Get your go-to song ready for this weekly karaoke party.
  • The Bellwether Public House Job Fair | Monday, Feb. 27-Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Urban Wren Loft, 116 N. Markley St., Greenville | Free | The Bellwether is hiring for multiple positions, including Assistant General Manager, bartender, prep cook, line cook, servers, and more.*
Tuesday, Feb. 28
  • Launch Lunch with Lynn Seldon | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Soby’s New Southern Cuisine, 207 S. Main St., Greenville | $45 | Join local author and GVLtoday reader Lynn Seldon for a lunch and celebration of the launch of his new novel, “Carolina’s Ring.”
  • Sanctuary by Diane Kilgore Condon | Tuesday, Feb. 28-Saturday, April 1 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Art & Light Gallery, 16 Aiken St., Greenville | Free | Known for creating pieces featuring flora and fauna, artist Diane Kilgore’s new work explores animals seeking sanctuary in boats.
  • Beetlejuice | Tuesday, Feb. 28-Saturday, Mar. 4 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $35-$124 | Based on Tim Burton’s film, this musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon.
Wednesday, Mar. 1
  • 2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament | Wednesday, Mar. 1-Friday, Mar. 3 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $15 | Catch the first two games of the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Thursday, Mar. 2
  • Oscar Shorts | Thursday, March 2-Saturday, March 4 | Times vary | Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $12 | The Peace Center presents screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in Animated, Live Action, and Documentary categories.
Friday, Mar. 3
  • Friday Starry Nights | Friday, March 3 | Times vary | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $5-$6 | Take a seat in Hooper Planetarium and watch a one of the center’s three featured shows and learn about outer space, from constellations to eclipses.
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | Friday, March 3-Sunday, March 12 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $1-$20 | The critically acclaimed production of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” adapts four stories by author and illustrator Eric Carle featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets.*

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  • CommunityWorks, a Community Development Financial Institution, and the Greenville Chamber are calling for nominations of small businesses for the seventh annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards on Thursday, May 4. Submit your nominations for “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” and six other award categories by Wednesday, March 15.
Health
  • Greenville First Steps — a nonprofit that supports early childhood development — has partnered with SC DHEC, Prisma Health, and Bon Secours Health to launch Family Connects Greenville. This new program includes a visit in the hospital with an offer for a home visit with a trained nurse. Learn more. 🍼 (Greenville Journal)
Kids
  • The SC Children’s Theatre has released its 2023-2024 season lineup. The eight-show season — which plays out on the theatre’s Bell Stage and Younts Stage — kicks off Friday, Sept. 22 with “Charlotte’s Web” and runs through May 2024. Get tickets early with a season pass. 🎭 (Greenville Journal)
Arts
  • Calling all artists. Metropolitan Arts Council is seeking artists and arts organizations to participate in its Art Tent, which is setup during Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive events on Thursday nights at NOMA Square. There is no fee to participate and no commission taken on any sales. Apply. 🎪
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We’re dancing in the streets 🎶

It’s almost outdoor concert season in Greenville, SC

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Spring is on the way, and with it, outdoor concerts in downtown Greenville.

Lineups are live for Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and Greenville Heritage Main Street Friday.

New to GVL? Here’s the gist:

From March to August and September, these two outdoor concert series take over downtown’s NOMA Square every Thursday and Friday night.

The evening features a local or regional musician, a food truck, and beers on tap. Both series are free to attend.

Here are some acts we’re looking forward to most:

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursdays, March 16-Aug. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Fridays, March 17-September 29, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
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Today’s issue was written by Kyle.

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