08.14.2023

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🎭 Greenville steals the show

Greenville theatres at a glance

The Peace Center at night. | Photo by The Peace Center | GETZCREATIVE

Greenville is an artsy town. In addition to dance, artwork in public places, and live music, we also have a robust theatre scene. Every theatre in town has its own unique flair, so put down your scripts and let’s take a tour of Greenville’s theatres.

Peace Center | 300 S. Main St.

In addition to blockbuster Broadway hits, the Peace Center offers comedy, live music, and speakers on different topics. This is your one stop shop to live a NYC life in Greenville.

Centre Stage | 501 River St.

Known for producing shows in thrust (read: the audience is on three sides of the stage as opposed to just one), Centre Stage puts on a variety of shows like musicals, straight plays, and comedies. It also has a Fringe series, which highlights some less-produced works.

Warehouse Theatre | 37 Augusta St.

Warehouse’s motto is “Not Your Average Regional Theatre.” Putting on shows that truly make the audience think, laugh, cry, and maybe feel a bit uncomfortable, this theatre pushes boundaries in the best way possible.

Exterior of Greenville Theatre in Greenville, SC — Greenville Theatre | Photo via the SC New Play Festival

Greenville Theatre | 444 College St.

As the oldest and largest theatre in the City, Greenville Theatre is known for its larger than life productions. Check out this 3D rendering to get a feel for the size. Although it typically sticks to musical classics, this theatre has been known to shake it up with a darker or edgier production.

Cafe and Then Some | 101 College St.

As Greenville’s only comedy dinner theatre, Cafe and Then Some focuses on fun above all. Creating quality productions that are typically locally focused, you can enjoy a loving roast of your hometown, and also enjoy a lovely roast (if roast is on the menu).

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South Carolina Children’s Theatre | 153 Augusta St.

Kids are the priority, but parents will want to come too. In addition to theatre camps and classes, SCCT puts on a mainstage season every year with both kids and adults in the cast. Most shows are for kids of all ages, but some have an age recommendation.

GLOW Lyric Theatre | Various performance spaces

GLOW is Greenville’s opera theatre, and it makes us want to sing. Producing three shows a summer, you can expect to find classic operatic pieces, but also more contemporary shows that “respond to the social and political climate.”

If you’ve ever been in a play, we want proof. Send us your show pictures.

Events

Monday, Aug. 14

2023 Upstate Daiquiri Competition | Monday, Aug. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Urban Wren, 116 N. Markley St., Ste. 102, Greenville | Get ready to shake things up as mixologists battle it out to create the tastiest daiquiris.
Service Industry Night | Monday, Aug. 14 | 5-9 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Service Industry workers are invited to the Trailside Tap Monday evenings for 20% off their bar tab.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

In Conversation with Meagan Lucas | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 5:30-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | Free | Stop by and meet author Meagan Lucas and chat about her collection of stories “Here in the Dark.”
Trivia Tuesday | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 7:30-10 p.m. | 13 Stripes Brewery, 250 Mill St., Taylors | Free entry | Play two rounds of 10 questions for the chance to win prizes in first, second, third, and second to last place.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Happy Hour Networking Event | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 4-6 p.m. | The Southern Growl, 155 N. Bumcombe Rd., Greer | Grab a brew and network with the ING, the the only networking group with a sole focus on the industrial market.
Wine Wednesday | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adrenaline Dance Fitness, 301 Airport Rd., Ste. C, Greenville | $5-$16 | Break a sweat with a 60-minute fitness class (30 minutes of dance fitness + 30 minutes of yoga), followed by a complimentary glass of wine.

Calendar of events here

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Cause

Get to know Greenville by volunteering with Meals on Wheels

David and Kim Reitz at a Meals on Wheels of Greenville volunteer appreciation event

Volunteering with Meals on Wheels helped David and Kim Reitz make new friends in Greenville. | Photo by Paxton Kelly

What’s better than making new friends? Learning about Greenville and giving back to our city at the same time.

When David and Kim Reitz retired in Greenville, they searched for ways to mix up their daily routine. We know what that’s like. After seeing a call for volunteers, it didn’t take long for the couple to find community at Meals on Wheels of Greenville — a local nonprofit delivering nourishment to homebound neighbors in need.

“Volunteering was the perfect way for us to meet new friends,” Kim said. “You won’t believe how much fun you’ll have and how good it will make you feel. It’s one of the best things we’ve done since moving.”

Whether you’re new to Greenville or grew up here, Meals on Wheels can positively impact you while you impact others.

Psst... the nonprofit needs ~785 volunteers a week to support daily operations, so don’t wait to register for orientation.

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels

News Notes

Closed

Sabor Latin Street Grill closed its West End location at 732 S. Main St. on Sunday, Aug. 6. It did not give a reason for its closure. (Upstate Business Journal)

Legacy

A historical marker was unveiled for one of Greenville’s founders, Vardry McBee. Presented by Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest, the marker sits on Vardry’s homestead site at 407 W. Broad St. (Greenville Journal)

Open

BridgeWay Station’s first open concept, The Worx at Bridgeway — a co-working space — is now open. Memberships are available to both residents of BridgeWay Station and non-residents.

Transit

Read and ride. Greenlink is hosting a book drive — donate five books at the transit center for the Little Free Library, and get a free ride.

Today Is

“Love your bookshop day.” We sure do love Fiction Addiction and M. Judson. What’s your favorite bookshop in the area? Let us know.

Development

Big news for music fans — and those looking to build their local investment portfolio: Trueline Greenville is now accepting investments. Learn about this exciting new music venue in the heart of the West End and how to invest.*

Edu

A new school year means a new cohort of teachers and teaching artists are fired up after training at the Metropolitan Arts Council’s SmartARTS Education Institute. What is SmartARTS? We’ll tell you.*

Shop

Last chance: MANSCAPED’s annual Summer Sale ends in just two days. Now’s your chance to take advantage of 20% off + free shipping site-wide to save big on their best-selling electric trimmers, premium grooming kits, and UltraPremium formulations. Activate your discount.*

Giveaway

Here’s a travel and adventure giveaway to get excited about: Highland Brewing is hosting a River to Rooftop Giveaway, offering a $4000+ prize package that includes $2500 in outdoor gear from Great Outdoor Provision Co., a cabin stay in Asheville, and a VIP rooftop bar tour for two. See details + enter.*

Award

Urban Wren got it ripe

Urban Wren takes home two tomato trophies

GVLtoday Chef Taylor Montgomery Urban Wren

Winner winner, tomato dinner. | Photo from Urban Wren

Can you tell we love tomatoes? Chef Taylor Montgomery of Urban Wren is not only the winner of the Travelers Rest Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off but also the winner of Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer. Did we mention he grew all the tomatoes himself?

For the taste-off, Chef Taylor prepared “The Black Beauty,” a tomato sandwich on Urban Wren’s signature black bread. Flipping the script for Hot Tomato Summer, Chef Taylor created a tomato + chorizo empanada.

Competing against six local restaurants in the Tomato Sandwich Taste-off and 24 for Hot Tomato Summer, we think its safe to say this guy knows tomatoes.

Congrats Chef Taylor + Urban Wren.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

I feel like I should be sponsored by tomatoes. Yes, actual, literal tomatoes. Make that happen for me, Greenville. In the meantime, let’s talk liquid tomatoes — aka the Bloody Mary. Where’s your go-to spot for this savory drink? Let me tomat-know.

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