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Smiley’s new plans

Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe will reopen as a new concept in partnership with another West End venue
Smiley’s Acoustic Café
Smiley’s Acoustic Café | Photo by the GVLtoday Team
When we told you Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe was closing after 17 years in business, the response — unsurprisingly — was that of a heartbroken community:
  • “So sad! That place was magic,” Lydia commented.
  • “Thanks for the memories,” Letitia said.
  • “So many fun memories there! This is heartbreaking,” Ashley also replied.
We come bearing a happy update: Smiley’s will return to Greenville in partnership with On the Roxx + Smiley’s on the Roxx will open Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Still in the West End, you’ll find the new concept just a block away from Smiley’s former Augusta Street location at 734 S. Main St., first reported by the Post and Courier Greenville.

The partnership is described as “the best of both worlds,” bringing together the top features of both venues to create a “premier small live music venue.”

What’s new?

The stage at On the Roxx has been rebuilt, there are plans to add TVs to make the business a destination for sports fans, and the menu will be focused on shareable + small bites (with plans to add a “more extensive” menu in the future).

The venue will also feature local draft beers, a craft cocktail list, a dog-friendly outdoor patio, and optimized space for live music.

Click the button below to read the full feature from The Post and Courier, including how this partnership came together so quickly after Smiley’s announced its closure last month.
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YMCA of Greenville
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • Tuesday in Town Farmers Market | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Shop 30+ curated farmer, produce, and maker vendors, plus enjoy live music and multiple food options.
  • AIA Greenville Community Choice Awards - Vote! | Tuesday, Aug. 29-Friday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | Greenville | Free | Recognize individuals, organizations, and projects that exemplify the values of Greenville architects by voting in AIA Greenville’s Design Awards through the end of August.*
Wednesday, Aug. 30
  • Growing Health | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 12-1 p.m. | Clemson Extension - Greenville County, 352 Halton Rd., Ste. 302, Greenville | Free | Learn about at home vegetable gardening and healthy recipes.
  • Learn the Shag | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 6-10 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment, 822 Congaree Rd., Greenville | $0-$10 | Join the Carolina Shag Club for a beginner dance class at 6 p.m. and an intermediate class at 6:40 p.m. before a free social dance for dancers of all skill levels.
Thursday, Aug. 31
  • Moon Taxi | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 7 p.m. | The Foundry at Judson Mill, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville | $25 | This indie-alternative rock band hits the stage for its “Set Yourself Free Tour 2023.”
  • Exhibit Drop-In Tour | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 10-11 a.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | $0-$12 | Enjoy a guided tour of three current exhibits, free with your admission to the museum.
Events calendar here
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Greenville Symphony Orchestra
 
Try This

Real Estate

Try This: A day in the life of a .408 Jackson resident
Presented by a GVLtoday Partner
A preview of the clubhouse at .408 Jackson.
.408 Jackson boasts modern finishes, resort-style amenities, and one of the best locations in all of Greenville. | Photo provided by Lincoln Properties
When you’re looking for a place to live, chances are you’re considering “location, location, location.” We don’t think you can get a much better location than .408 Jackson — right next to Fluor Field in The West End.

Danielle here. I spent the day as a .408 Jackson resident, exploring the amenities + enjoying an exclusive members-only celebration at the Greenville Drive game. Keep reading for how you can Try This.

What we tried:

We toured a one-bedroom apartment featuring an open concept with:
  • Granite countertops
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • High ceilings
  • Plank flooring
  • A walk-in closet
  • Spacious balconies and patios
With 21 floorplans to choose from, you can select a layout that works best for your lifestyle. No matter which you choose, you’ll have access to .408 Jackson’s state-of-the-art amenities.
What not to miss
News Notes
Closed
  • The Sliding Rock Creek Spur Trail will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a non-native, invasive removal project starting today, Aug. 29 through Thursday, Aug. 31.
Coming Soon
  • Peach Cobbler Factory — a dessert concept featuring twelve flavors of cobbler — announced plans to open a Greenville location. While there’s no word on when or where it will open (we’ll share the juicy details when we have them), you can get a taste now at its Spartanburg location at 98 Southport Rd.
Open
  • Hawaii Fluid Art Greenville is now open at 1022-B Woodruff Rd. (across from Costco). Offering acrylic paint pouring, resin tumblers, and glass painting, we can’t wait to roll up our sleeves and get creative at this new studio.
Development
  • The planetarium planned for Downtown Spartanburg is expected to break ground this fall with a completion date estimated in late 2024. The 50-foot dome will be built at the corner of Church and Broad Streets next to the Spartanburg County Headquarters Library. (Upstate Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
  • The Upstate LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce’s “Pride in Business Awards Gayla” will be held Thursday, Oct. 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Zen. You can nominate businesses for awards, which are designed to recognize LGBT+ and allied Greenvillians and businesses that “go above and beyond’’ for diversity and inclusion.
Biz
  • The Greenville Drive will honor the Greenville Chamber (and other Upstate chambers of commerce) for its hard work and dedication at tonight’s game against the Brooklyn Cyclones at 7:05 p.m. Key members will be recognized during in-game ceremonies and will get to participate in games and entertainment. Get tickets.*
Number
  • 10. That’s how many $500 grants Greenville Federal Credit Union planned to award to local teachers this summer. Then, they received 448 applications, a 474% increase over last year. So, they doubled the number of grant recipients, awarding $10,000 to deserving local teachers. Meet the winners.*
Network
  • Where’s the beef (tenderloin)? World-famous Perini Ranch of Buffalo Gap, TX headlines Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 5-7:15 p.m. Entrepreneur cowboys Tom and Lisa Perini will share their journey — plus, a tasting of the best tenderloin. Limited tickets (which include cocktails) are available. Email Endeavor to register.*
Community
 
History

Greenville’s growth a century ago
A historic photo of Main Street circa 1900.
Greenville’s population nearly tripled from 1900 to 1930. | Photo of Main Street circa 1900 via GCLS
“Our Country First, Then Greenville” is a new book by Dr. Courtney Tollison Hartness — a Furman University history professor — exploring how Greenville evolved into a modern city from 1880 to 1930.

“I kept uncovering such fascinating people that many Greenvillians are completely unaware of, and so I wanted to write a story that incorporated their efforts into the narrative,” Hartness told the Greenville Journal.

The book explores how Greenville’s experience during World War I generated massive development in the Upstate + how it set the stage for ongoing growth that we still see now.

Click the button below to order a copy and get quite the history lesson.
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The Wrap
 
Danielle Barilla in a purple lace shirt

Today’s edition by:
Danielle
From the editor
As Idalia moves across the Gulf of Mexico, we’re keeping a close eye on the weather and any potential Upstate impacts. I’m no meteorologist, but I’m paying close attention to the teams at our local news stations. According to the team at WYFF, Idalia’s current track is south and east of us which means we could get some wind and the rain Wednesday and Thursday, depending on the speed of the storm. The Lowcountry and SC coast will likely see more impacts.
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