What does this mean for Greenville?

• Recruiting high-quality retail and restaurants to the city
• Fostering higher-quality real estate projects
• Advancing small and minority-owned businesses

What happens next?

• 1776 | Wednesday, June 14-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $35-$110 | This Tony Award-winning Best Musical is “tuneful, witty, and constantly surprising.”
• Chautauqua History Comes Alive Festival | Wednesday, June 14-Thursday, June 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free entry | Get ready to laugh, cry, and have a great time at this outdoor festival of non-stop live history and fun for the whole family — bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic.

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursday, June 15 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Sip on a craft brew and dance your way to finish the work week with tunes from Jam group The Grateful Brothers.
• Moonlight Movies | Thursday, June 15 | 7 p.m. | Greer City Park, Greenville | Free | Watch “DC League of Super-Pets” under the stars at this summer outdoor movie series.

• Salsa at Sunset | Friday, June 16 | 6-10 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free entry | Move and groove into the weekend with live Latin music and Salsa dancing.
• Twin Creeks Lavender Farm UPICK | Friday, June 16-Sunday, July 2 | 9 a.m. | Twin Creeks Lavender Farm, 4638 Midway Rd., Williamston | $5 | Pick fresh lavender bouquets and enjoy Honest Scoop lavender ice cream, Mama K’s Elderberry lavender elderberry lemonade, and farm activities.

• Summer Luau at Southernside | Saturday, June 17 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr., Greenville | Free entry, $50 for pig roast | Celebrate the start of summer with a water slide, slip and slide, dunk tank, and more family fun.

• $237 million. That’s the budget the City of Greenville passed for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. While there are no tax increases, city residents will see a 3.5% wastewater fee increase + a $1 monthly solid waste fee increase. (Greenville News)

• City Council also passed the final reading of Greenville’s new development code “providing a consistent framework for growth.” The code goes into effect on Saturday, July 15.

• The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Green Line Extension will officially open Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the intersection of Ebaugh Avenue + Traxler Street. Cyclists can participate in a celebratory ride up the paperclip and over the Laurens Road Bridge.

• Sweet summertime and the livin’ eatin’ is easy. Patterson Kitchen + Bar’s summer menu launched this week + highlights seasonal flavors with summer ingredients from local farms. Make a reservation.

• Chef Sarah McClure — co-owner of Southside Smokehouse in Landrum — will appear on Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games” for a second time. Sarah, who was eliminated in her initial appearance, is back for “First Round Redemption.” Watch her live on Wednesday, June 28 at 8 p.m. on Food Network. (Greenville Journal)

• Tonight, June 14, is United Way Night at Fluor Field featuring hands-on activities to educate the community and support United Way of Greenville County’s efforts. Enjoy pregame festivities on District 356 at 5 p.m. before the Drive takes on the Greensboro Grasshoppers at 7:05 p.m. Get tickets.

• Fire ant stings are more dangerous for children than adults. Fact or fiction? See the answer.*

• Planning a wedding? Whether you’re going all out or keeping it small, the costs can add up. Here are some pros and cons to consider when deciding how to finance your big day.*

• Sandía. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

• Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*

• Dazzle your guests with this charcuterie board set that has everything you need for easy serving.
• A set of gold cheese knives.
• A set of colorful ceramic bowls for nuts, pickles, jams, and jellies.
• Don’t forget the wine. Head one of these local spots to grab a bottle or two: Wine House: A Retail Shop and Wine Bar, Foxcroft Wine Co., and Bouharoun’s Fine Wines & Spirits.