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🎂 Icing on MAC’s birthday cake

Graham Foundation donates $1 million to the Metropolitan Arts Council
Customers stand around tables of pottery at an Open studios event.
More funding for artists = more handmade pieces around Greenville. | Photo by Irina Rice
The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) just got its biggest birthday present yet.

The Graham Foundation, a private family foundation and longtime contributor to MAC, donated $1 million to help support Greenville artists. For those keeping score, that’s a third of the foundation’s total contributions to MAC — totaling over $3 million as of this announcement — in a single grant.

MAC turned 50 years old this month, and Greenville Journal reports that this donation is the largest single gift in the council’s entire half-century history.

This $1 million influx will fund two big programs: SmartARTS and MAC’s grant program.

SmartARTS

Started in 2002, SmartARTS — housed at the TD Center for Arts Integration — partners with Greenville County Schools to elevate art in the classroom. The program pairs traditional educators with “teaching artists” (read: working artists trained to share their craft with students).

Teaching artists’ creative skill and knowledge, plus the classroom experience and standards-driven approach of teachers, combine to produce lesson plans that continue to enrich the arts in Greenville even after the partnership is over.

MAC grants

MAC awarded $510,455 in grants in 2022 — that’s half a million to individual artists, collabs, and programs to help see their projects to fruition. Priority is given to projects that are open to all residents, and that ultimately feed back into Greenville’s artistic community. A few grant recipients from last year:
Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC)
 
Events
Tuesday, Sept 26
  • Shinedown: Revolutions Live | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 6:40 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | $29.50-$125 | Rock out with American rock band, Shinedown.
  • Wedding Festivals | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 5-9 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | $8-$45 | Explore a world of wedding inspiration, from stunning gowns to dazzling decor.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
  • Learn the Shag | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 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.
  • Boarding School Connect: GVL | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, Autograph Collection, 44 East Camperdown Way, Greenville | Free | Meet with 57+ schools and learn about financial aid, signature programs, and the unparalleled opportunities board schools provide high schoolers.*
Thursday, Sept. 28
  • Moonlight Movies | Thursday, Sept. 28-Thursday, Oct. 26 | 5-10 p.m. | Falls Park on the Reedy, 601 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Grab your blanket and enjoy “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” as you snack on popcorn from Poppington’s.
  • Murder Mystery Night | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Ste. B, Greenville | Free entry | Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes as you watch a true crime documetary based on real events — beware: viewer discretion is advised.
Saturday, Sept. 30
  • Olympic Feats of Opera | Saturday, Sept. 30, Sunday, Oct. 1 | Times vary | Gunter Theatre and the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville | $20-$50 | This experience, aka an hour of operatic goodness you won’t want to miss, is composed of arias that are simply Olympic feats of singing (yet they make it look easy).*
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How to tackle tough topics with your teens
Presented by a GVLtoday Partner
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Open and honest communication helps let kids and teens understand boundaries. | Photo provided SCCADVASA
While can be hard for parents to know when and how to talk their teen about tough topics, research shows that teens who have positive parent-teen conversations about sex are more likely to make safer, responsible decisions.

To help parents navigate those conversations, here are four tips from South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA):
  • Talk early and often: When kids are young, let them know they are in charge of decisions relating to their own bodies.
  • Listen more than you talk: Ask questions and listen carefully to their answers. You don’t have to agree, but you should respect them.
  • Be honest: Don’t ignore or dodge questions. Provide answers in an age-appropriate way.
  • Know that you’re not alone: Every parent has been there, and resources are available.
Parents, youth, and educators can additionally check out these resources to prevent sexual violence among teens and young adults.

Do you or does anyone you know need help? Find a local service provider.
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News Notes
Development
  • The Greenville Planning Commission approved the proposal for Cotton Street Townhomes, a 12-townhome subdivision at Rutherford Road and Cotton Street. Units start at ~$500,000 and vary in size — two to three bedrooms ranging from 2,000 to 2,300 sqft.(Upstate Business Journal)
Show
  • Journey’s Freedom Tour 2024 will come to Bon Secours Wellness Arena for a Valentine’s Day show on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m.
Announced
  • Also this Friday: tickets for Stevie Nicks’ show, happening at Bon Secours Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 21, go on sale at 12 p.m.
Plan Ahead
  • Don’t look now — Halloween events at Southernside Brewing Co. are right behind you. Starting with the first Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 7 (think: bounce houses + face paint), Nightmare Before Miracle has something for everyone.
Eat
  • Tetrad Brewing Company will celebrate its fourth anniversary this Friday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. with a four-course dinner, served up by Sol GVL’s Chef Ryan Gomez. Each course comes with a Tetrad beer pairing to help you get the party started.
Finance
  • A free app for earning cash back on gas, dining, and groceries, with frequent users earning an average of $340 per year? Yes, please. And Greenvillians who download it now get an extra 25 cents per gallon on their first fill-up with code GVL25.*
Wellness
  • ICYMI, our latest edition of GVL Wellness in partnership with Prisma Health features: six local ways to treat yourself for self-care month, a new pickleball complex, your at-home self-care checklist, and more. Subscribe (and never miss an issue).*
Community
Finance
  • Peek the perks. A $200 welcome bonus, unlimited cash back, and 0% interest into 2024 all with no annual fee almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*
Shop
  • Our online shop (Six & Main) now features Salt Monkey, a Greenville-based, lifestyle brand that is designed for people who thrive off being who they are and doing what they love. Items include ultra-soft apparel and fun accessories. A portion of proceeds also go towards causes that better our communities.
Wellness
  • Why optimize hormones as you age? You can improve strength, bone density, libido, blood pressure, and mood. Learn about your testosterone levels with Wellcore’s At-Home Assessment Kit.*
 
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I wasn’t kidding about Halloween sneaking up on us — but we’re a big fall decor household, so maybe we’re just getting ahead of ourselves. Yesterday marked the first time we drank our coffee out of skeleton and pumpkin mugs this year.
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