A look back

The restoration process

• Removal of invasive species
• Removal of wood-boring beetle-affected ash trees
• Planting of 100+ native trees
• Planting of 200+ native shrubs

The preserve today

• Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions | Thursday, May 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | Price of admission; members free | Join UHM Docents to explore topics related to the current exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.
• Murder Mystery Night | Thursday, May 18 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Greenville | Free entry | Join The People’s Tap for a true crime watch party featuring a documentary screening and the chance to guess whodunnit.
• Little Big Band | Thursday, May 18 | 7-10 p.m. | Chicora Alley, 608 B S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Catch the first performance of this band composed of high school students, Furman students and recent grads, nationally recognized jazz guitarist Jorge Garcia, and drummer Jerry Bruno.

• Vietri Book Signing Luncheon | Friday, May 19 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St., Greenville | $70 | Chef Vince recreates recipes from Susan Gravely’s cookbook, “Italy on a Plate.”
• Brew in the Zoo | Friday, May 19 | 6-10 p.m. | The Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville | $30-$70 | Adults are invited to explore the zoo after hours, groove to live music, and sample an assortment of beer and lite bites.

• Mountains to Main Street Half Marathon and 5K | Saturday, May 20 | 7-11 a.m. | Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, Locations vary, Greenville | $40-$95 | Hit the ground running on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, starting in Travelers Rest and ending with a festival at Peace Pavilion.
• JudFest | Saturday, May 20 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Judson Mill District, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate one year of Judson Mill through a sip and shop with local vendors, Greenville Library Seed Library seed planting, and live music outside and in The Foundry.

• Unity Park Neighborhood Celebration | Sunday, May 21 | 2-5 p.m. | Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St., Greenville | Free | Join the Southernside and West Greenville communities for a neighborhood celebration.

• In Conversation with Lib Ramos | Monday, May 22 | 5:30-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | Free | Local creative Lib Ramos will be chatting about the newest book from Good Printed Things, “Holding Patterns: A Collection of Words on Ritual.”

• Tai Chi + for Balance and Anxiety | Tuesday, May 23 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | SE Center for Photography, 116 E. Broad St., Greenville | $15 | Physical therapist Kim Bright guides this class on cultivating self care, banishing stress, and improving your balance through tai chi — no yoga mat required.

• Shop handmade bath and body products
• Shop other lavender-themed goods (read: linen sprays, teas, and more)
• Eat lavender culinary products (including a tasty collaboration with Hilltop Ice Cream).

• Greenville and Spartanburg landed on U.S. News & World Report’s list, “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” Greenville (No. 31) and Spartanburg (No. 43) are among 150 cities analyzed, with a focus on quality of life, the job market, value of living in the city, and people’s desire to live there. (Greenville News)

• Liability Brewing Company, located on Stone Avenue, won a bronze award in the International Light Lager beer style category for its Ultra Secret Enigma at 2023 World Beer Cup. The global beer competition evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes brewers and their beers in 100+ categories.

• The second annual Knotty-N-Natural Hair Fest is coming to the Greenville Convention Center on Saturday, June 10. The day-long celebration of hair of all textures will feature entertainment, demonstrations and workshops (including Lululemon fitness workshops), and local business vendors. Purchase tickets.

• $517,980. That’s how much Greenville Women Giving, a philanthropic organization, awarded in grant funding to six Greenville County nonprofits. The grantees include Fostering Great Ideas, Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust, Greenville County Schools Fine Arts Center, New Morning, Public Education Partners, and Safe Harbor.

• Indaco, an Italian restaurant opening soon in Downtown Greenville, is popping up twice this week. Taste its signature pizzas and wood fired apps at these locations: Today, May 18 at Fireforge Crafted Beer (4-9 p.m.) and Friday, May 19 + Saturday, May 20 at Fox Hound and Due South Coffee in Hampton Station (4-9 p.m.).

• Feeling thirsty? Quench your thirst at Dollar Drink Night with The Greenville Drive as they face off against the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Join DJ Sha in the 500 Club and enjoy $1 Fountain Pepsi, $2 Bud Light, and $4 Rallyville Lagers — the official beer of The Greenville Drive. Get tickets.
• What comes before Thirsty Thursday? White Claw Wednesday. If you missed snagging a $3 White Claw at last night’s Greenville Drive game, make sure to mark your calendar for the next: Wednesday, May 31. Check out all of the Drive’s promotions this season.

• We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammate Kimberly, 6AM City Director of Admin. Happy birthday, Kimberly!

• It may not seem as exciting as a new car, but a checking account can represent an important rite of passage for teens. Here are some of the biggest perks of opening a teen checking account.*

• Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics twelve-pack.*

• Yesterday we told you Kevin Hart is bringing his “Reality Check Tour” to the Peace Center on Wednesday, June 7. Tickets go on sale this morning, May 18, at 10 a.m. The artist presale was yesterday at 10 a.m.

• Updated facades
• Landscaping
• Patios and storefronts
• Parking lot repairs