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• Live Music | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 8-10:30 p.m. | The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $18 | Grab your concert buddy for a night of southern rock featuring Austin Meade with The Minks.

• Oktoberfest | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 5:30 p.m. | Gather Greenville, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free entry | Put on your lederhosen and enjoy an Oompah band, Oktoberfest games, a costume party, and food + drinks.
• Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville | $100-$500 | Hosted by Jared Emerson, this event will feature a curated art gallery using the theme “Mourning and Dancing” that embraces the juxtaposition of life + live performances.
• Afternoon Explorations | Thu., Sep. 21 - Fri., May. 10 | 1:30-5 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Simpsonville | $7.00 - $8.00 | Visit the Environmental Science Building, Harrison Hall, Living History Farm, Dinosaur Trail, and multiple playgrounds.*

• Autumnfest | Friday, Sept. 22-Saturday, Sept. 23 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Greenville State Farmers Market, 1354 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop for fall plants, flowers, pumpkins, and an array of home, yard, garden décor + crafts from a variety of vendors.

• The Greenville Drive played last night, Sept. 19 for the South Atlantic League Championship. We are happy to report that we are the champions with a final score of 7-3.

• Starbucks has proposed a location in Greenville at the intersection of Augusta Street and Mauldin Road, which would replace a building that currently houses a beauty supply store and two vacant storefronts. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Southern Living named Greenville the “best spot to retire for food lovers.” Locals Scott and Gayle Butler, who were interviewed in the article, said the Stecca bread from Swamp Rabbit Cafe + the white-chocolate banana cream pie at Soby’s downtown are some of their favorite snacks. (Southern Living)

• 7. That’s how many cities were named in Livability’s “U.S. Cities with Great Riverwalks.” Guess what? The Reedy River made the cut.

• In case you missed it, The Grand Bohemian Lodge will host a meet and greet with artist Traci Wright Martin on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Did we mention 19 of her pieces will be included in the Lunar Codex’s Polaris Collection that will launch to the moon in 2024? (The Greenville Journal)

• Are you ready to get in the ho-ho-holiday spirit? The Greenville Salvation Army is looking for bell-ringers, and eight hour shifts are available for groups + corporate teams looking to give back to their community. Contact them here.

• If you could (anonymously) ask a specialist a question about breast cancer, what would you ask? (Think: Breast cancer prevention, detection, surgery, reconstruction + more.) Submit your questions and we’ll follow up with the answers from Prisma Health experts in our next edition of Prisma Health On Call.*

• We’ve teamed up with Greenville Federal Credit Union to recognize and thank Greenville-area first responders. Are you a local firefighter, police officer, paramedic, or EMT? Head to our Instagram to be entered to win $500 in gift cards to local businesses (or send the post to the first responders in your life who deserve to be celebrated).*

• Hesitating to get the flu shot because you’re worried it will make you sick? We’ve got news for you: That’s just a myth. Prisma Health family medicine physician Jaqui Jones, MD, debunks this + other common flu shot myths.*

• Reedy Rides is hiring — join their team and experience GVL bike life at its finest. Psst… Referral and sign-on bonuses are offered. Bonus: If you live in Clemson, they’ve got a special opportunity for you, too. Email jamie@reedyrides.com for more info.*

• Fueling up for a drive to see fall foliage this weekend? Get real cash back on that gas (and an extra 25 cents per gallon on your first tank) when you download this free app and use code GVL25.*

• Hello fall, we’re glad you’re here. Six & Main has everything you need this season from refreshing cocktails to cozy candles. Shop fall essentials.

• Last week, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch 9 — which means you can get a great deal on the Apple Watch 8. Snag it for Amazon’s lowest price in 30 days.

• It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Drowsy sleep mask, which is silky smooth on skin and completely light-blocking for the deepest sleep.

• The Bentgo stackable lunch box includes two stackable containers, built-in silverware, and dividers to snugly fit food portions into individual compartments.