• The Grammy Award-winning Rebirth Brass Band
• Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
• The Tish Oney Jazz Orchestra featuring Greenville Jazz Collective’s Big Band
• Iliana Rose Cuban Jazz Band
• The Wheel All Stars

• Horizon Records
• Chicora Alley
• Blues Boulevard
• Ranier’s Café and Bar

• Hide and Seek by Jade Robertson & Liz Rundorff Smith | Tuesday, April 11-Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Art & Light Gallery, 16 Aiken St., Greenville | Free | “Hide and Seek” brings together two abstract artists — Paris, France artist Jade Robertson and Greenville’s Liz Rundorff Smith — to celebrate the fluctuations in life that unite us.
• Tapas and Trivia | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 Riverplace, Ste. B, Greenville | Free entry | Pick your beer from the tap list and enjoy a snack from The Lazy Goat while you test your trivia knowledge with ParmeJon.

• Flywheel Café | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free | Connect with small business owners, startups, investors, and community leaders.
• Health Careers Night | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $0-$20 | Families with middle and high school students can explore careers in the healthcare care industry through 20+ exhibitors, a panel, and a fair — K-12 students receive free admission.

• #BleedPurple Blood Drive | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Trone Student Center, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free | Donate blood with The Blood Connection to receive a $20 eGift card, a Lucky Donor Scratch Off, and $10 donation per donor to the Paladin Scholarship Fund.
• Come See Me Festival | Thursday, April 13-Saturday, April 22 | Times vary | Old Town Rock Hill, 725 Crest St., Rock Hill | Free | Celebrate spring with friends + family, flowers, frogs, and fun with dozens of things to do around Rock Hill.*

• Spring Plant Sale | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sullivan Street Garden, 28 Bolt St., Greenville | $50 | Get your garden ready for spring with flats of Mill Village Farms plants including vegetables, herbs, wildflowers, fertilizer, and care instructions — all flats must be pre-ordered online.
• Bluegrass Brunch | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 12-2 p.m. | Topsoil Restaurant, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Enjoy live bluegrass, burgers, beer, and brunch inside or pop into Topsoil’s dog-friendly side porch bar and listen right off the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
• Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 12- Sunday, May 14 | 12-8 p.m. | Main Street from Wardlaw and Main to Broad and Main, downtown Greenville | Free | Artisphere presented by TD Bank is back during Mother’s Day Weekend in downtown Greenville — enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration of the arts.*

Strategic Design

• Perfect for: Anyone with an interest in creativity. This can include graphic designers, illustrators, business owners, copywriters, public relations and marketing managers, account planners, and more.
• During this immersive 18-month program, students gain an advanced understanding of design, business, and communication theory while building a robust portfolio of work.
• No design experience needed — whatever the background, students will learn how personal experiences can inspire powerful designs.
• See if it’s the right program for you.

Advocacy and Equity Studies

• Perfect for: Anyone with an interest in bettering their community. This can include government officials, human resource advocates, educators, community organizers, nonprofit administrators, and more.
• This program is designed for problem-solvers and community leaders, as students gain a thorough understanding of social justice issues while developing critical conceptual skills.
• Graduates also develop the practical skills necessary for being effective agents for change in their communities.
• Learn more about the program.*

• FOX HOUND, offering a “modern American breakfast and lunch” opens at Hampton Station (1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Unit 4B) this weekend (Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.). Get ready for a grand opening menu featuring breakfast staples with an international influence — we can’t wait to taste the Thai Omelet.

• Tracking trash? There’s an app for that. The City of Greenville launched a new app to help residents access solid waste info 24/7, view the pickup schedule, set up collection alerts, and find out how to dispose of non-recyclable items. Download it to your device.
• Greenville County Rec will talk about the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, the Pavilion, and the county’s growth and future during tonight’s Citizen Communication Forum at County Square (Room D) at 5 p.m. Want to have your voice heard? Sign up for a chance to speak.

• Other Lands — a neighborhood cafe, brewery, bar, and restaurant — will take over 731 Rutherford Rd. (the former Parkersway Foods Deli). Featuring a rotating menu, the average price of an item will be $5-$10 with indoor and outdoor “garden” seating available. Follow its Instagram for updates. (Upstate Business Journal)
• Tropical Grille is coming soon to 5052 Old Buncome Rd. near Travelers Rest. The Greenville-based Cuban and Latin-style restaurant will take over the former Parsley and Mint location, opening date to be announced. (WSPA)

• Root, root, root, for the home team as the Greenville Drive hits the field for its 17th season. Kick things off at Fluor Field tonight with live music, family activities, and the opening of the Milliken Digital First Pitch Experience — first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. but the pregame party starts at 5 p.m. Pro tip: Plan the rest of your opening week calendar.

• Think you could turn one of our newsletters into a poem? Spread your creative wings with our poetry contest. The rules: Craft a 75-word or less poem using the words that appeared in our Wednesday, April 5 newsletter. Submit before Sunday, April 16 for a chance at an GVLtoday feature.

• Upcountry Fiber’s charity concert, Southern Fried Circuit, is happening on Friday, July 28 at the Anderson Civic Center featuring headliner Darius Rucker and opening act Lindsay Ell. Profits will go to the Upcountry Fiber Foundation to support local charities in Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. Purchase tickets.*

• Today is National Pet Day. Celebrate your fur babies with our brand partner, Hannah Chloe Co. From bandanas to bows, your adorable pet will appreciate these gifts. Shop now.

• Itching to take a vacation? We’re always in support of time off and self care — so we’ve rounded up five drool-worthy vacation spots to help you plan. This oceanfront suite in Bermuda is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.

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