Plus, the baby giraffe at the zoo needs a name.
 
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95º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 6:54 a.m. | Sunset 8:11 p.m.
 

🍿 Moonlight Movies are back

Moonlight Movies returns to Falls Park
Moonlight Movies at Falls Park
Let’s all go to the movies. | Photo credit: @tremperj
Shake the grass out of your favorite picnic blanket + grab the fam — Moonlight Movies return to Falls Park on Thursday, Sept. 4.

When and where

Movies will be shown Thursdays in September and October at dusk near the Falls Park stage. Come early to grab your favorite spot on the lawn.

Food + drink

Local vendors will be on site serving food, and you can bring your own alcohol. Make sure you have an ID and that you purchase a $1 wristbands.

What to bring (and leave)

You can also pack food and drinks from home. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets. Pro tip: The ground can be wet, so we recommend layering a tarp beneath a blanket.

Leave all pets, glass bottles + cups, and means of smoking at home.

What’s playing

The 2025 lineup drops soon.

The series is family-friendly, but click each title for specific content ratings.
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Events
Monday, Aug. 21
  • Service Industry Night | Monday, Aug. 21 | 5-9 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free entry | Service Industry folks — let someone serve you for once by heading to Trailside Tap for 20% off your bar tab.
  • Trailside Blazers | Monday, Aug. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Take a skate down the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Tuesday, Aug. 22
  • Tacos & Trivia | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, 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.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
  • Taste and Tour Hotel Hartness | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 3-5 p.m. | Hotel Hartness Greenville South Carolina, 120 Halston Ave., Greenville | Free entry | Tour the Hartness hotel, network + enjoy bites from The Captain.
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News Notes
Announced
  • Construction on the new College Street “cultural corridor” is expected to start by the end of the year. The project will turn three blocks into a walkable strip connecting museums and art instututions on Hertiage Green with Main Street. The City’s request for proposals closes Thursday, Aug. 31. (Post and Courier)
Development
  • The Planning Commission has approved plans for “Phase II,” for The McDaniel, located at 213 E. Broad St. The McDaniel plans to add 10 additional townhomes to the development.
Number
  • $120,000. That’s the amount of money raised from the Spinx annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament. Proceeds will be split between American Red Cross, Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Loaves and Fishes, and Safe Harbor.
Fun Fact
  • Help name the Greenville Zoo’s baby giraffe. The tall toddler was born on Sunday, March 19 and the zoo has narrowed the names down to Neema, Florence, Blossom, or Charley. Cast your vote until Tuesday, Aug, 29.
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
 
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Today’s edition by:
Danielle + Stephanie
City Editor Danielle wrote our lead story today, but I want to weigh in. “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” is the best Indiana Jones movie. There, I said it.
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