10.26.2023

Today’s Forecast

79º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:46 a.m. | Sunset 6:41 p.m.

🎸 The stage is set

Give these Greenville live music venues a listen

Photo of a White Claw Concert at the Peace Pavilion in downtown Greenville, SC

Welcome back, White Claw Concerts. | Photo via @lightshiftermusic

Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of Greenville’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget.

The concert scene is truly unmatched in our area — from A-list acts at Bon Secours Wellness Arena to standing-room-only acoustic shows, there’s a stage for any type of tune.

Put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.

Arenas

Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 650 N. Academy St.
Capacity: 15,000-19,000
When the biggest names come to town — think: Elton John — they make a stop here, surrounded by thousands of cheering fans.

Concert halls

Peace Center | 300 S. Main St.
Capacity: 2,115
From Broadway shows to memorable concerts, the Peace Center is a downtown staple that’s brought big names to Greenville since 1990.

Standing room only

The Foundry | 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Unit 6030
Capacity: 1,000
Experience live music with cold beer, cocktails, and what the venue describes as “a truly unique atmosphere.”

Radio Room | 110 Poinsett Hwy. (Moving to Laurens Road in 2024)
Capacity: 250
The Radio Room was founded in 2012 and typically hosts 15-20 shows + events each month including trivia, karaoke, and open mic comedy and poetry.

Swanson’s Warehouse | 12 N. Irvine St.
Capacity: 150
Swanson’s offers an intimate concert setting + features eclectic signs on the walls from the bygone days of our community.

Outdoor settings

GVLtoday CCNB Ampitheatre — Outdoor concerts just hit different. | Photo by the City of Simpsonville

CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park | 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville
Capacity: 10,000
Hosting music festivals, country concerts, and a massive Fourth of July celebration, CCNB is Greenville County’s outdoor concert destination.

Peace Pavilion | 300 S. Main St.
Capacity: 1,200
Along the scenic overlook of the Reedy River, this stage hosts the Peace Center’s summer concerts + is often used for festivals and City of Greenville sponsored events.

More venues that rock

Asked

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Can we get an encore?

Events

Thursday, Oct. 26

Dine Out for Mom | Thursday, Oct. 26 | Times vary. | Various restaurants | Prices vary | Choose from 145+ local restaurants that are donating 20% of their total sales to Let There Be Mom.
Well Walkers | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 9 a.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | Free | Take a movement break with a few laps around the quarter-mile concourse.
Moonlight Movies | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 5-10 p.m. | Falls Park, 601 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Grab your blanket and enjoy “Hocus Pocus” as you snack on popcorn from Poppington’s.
Hopkins Haunted Hayride | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Historic Hopkins Farm, 3717 Fork Shoals Rd., Simpsonville | $5-$15 | Take a 20-minute ride through the woods of the historic property dating back to the 1800s.

Friday, Oct. 27

Green Monster Mash | Friday, Oct. 27 | 4-8 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $8 | Trick-or-treat at the ballpark in your best costume, plus enjoy hayrides, a walk through the Enchanted Forest, and more family fun.
Taylor Swift “1989” Silent Listening Party | Friday, Oct. 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Social Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | $10 | Shake It Off to “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” at this silent release party.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Family Fun Day | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | $0-$12 | Costumes are encouraged and visitors can explore the museum, take part in games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and group story time.
Carolina Ballet Theatre presents “GHOSTS” | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 2 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45-$55 | This show shares the Halloween story of kids exploring an abandoned mansion along the Reedy River.
Trick-or-Treat at TCMU | Saturday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St., Greenville | $6-$7 | Collect candy throughout the museum and enjoy activities like a petting zoo and Halloween crafts. — plus, TCMU-Greenville is hosting a new Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat.*

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Primer (K5) Preview | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Christ Church Episcopal School, 245 Cavalier Dr., Greenville | Free | Take a tour of CCES to learn more about the opportunities the Primer program offers from faculty, students, and parents*

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Arts

City

The South Carolina State Museum is turning 35 (but its story is much older)

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Image from The State Newspaper in 1988 depicting the South Carolina State Museum and a sign announcing its upcoming opening

The South Carolina State Museum opened in 1988, but its story goes back much further. | Photo provided by the South Carolina State Museum

Over the last 35 years, the South Carolina State Museum has welcomed more than 5 million guests, including 50,000+ public school students per year from across SC, and its collection has grown to house over one million objects.

Do you know what the largest artifact at the South Carolina State Museum is, though? The building itself.

Let’s dive into a little history, shall we? (Pro tip: You can hear more fascinating behind-the-scenes stories like this one by subscribing to the museum’s podcast.)

From mill to museum

On April 15, 1894, Columbia Mills Company president Arethas Blood pulled a switch to start the motors in the new Columbia Duck Mill. This event marked the first time a textile mill anywhere in the world was operated completely by electric power.

While it grew to employ ~1,000 workers and operate 24/7 during World War II, the mill eventually closed in 1981. At that same time, a small group of historians, artists, and leaders were working on a plan to create a museum for South Carolina (read: “a State Museum.”)

Transporting a giant shark + SCSM's birthday bash

News Notes

Coming Soon

Charleston-based Carmella’s Cafe & Dessert Bar tells the Upstate Business Journal it anticipates opening in December. In addition to favorites like cannoli cake, the restaurant teased plans to bring back its pre-COVID breakfast like waffles, smoothies, baked goods, and espresso martinis on tap.

Ms. Know-It-All

According to land records, the LLC tied to women’s clothing retailer Altar’d State has purchased the downtown building located at 1 S. Main Street (where Sticky Fingers is located). Stay tuned to our newsletters + we’ll let you know if they’re opening a store.

Number

$522,000. That’s the record-breaking total raised at this year’s Rose Ball, a bi-annual event benefitting Bon Secours St. Francis Health System’s cancer center + other area charities. (Greenville Journal)

Civic

The Greenville Police Department will add another K9 officer to its force after a $4,000 donation from LEAD Upstate, an organization working to bridge the community and law enforcement together.

Eat

Our friends at Off The Grid Greenville put together a list of Hispanic-owned restaurants and “hidden gems” in our city. From birria tacos to Cuban bites, check out their list of “The best Latinx bites in Greenville.”

Sports

Disc golfers, this one’s for you. 864 Disc Golf will host disc golf putting competitions at Magnetic South Brewery’s Judson Mill location every Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. If you’re a longtime player or want to try something new, all skill levels are welcome.

Giveaway

In early November, we’ll be teaming up with Greenville Federal Credit Union for a Dinner On Us giveaway. The goal? To say “thank you” to our community while supporting local restaurants during the holiday season. Keep an eye on our Instagram to enter.*

Drink

Move over, pumpkin spice latte — have you tried an apple pie chai? Pro tip: Grab yourself a warm cup from Boxcar Coffee next time you’re getting your shopping done at Lowes Foods.*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

There’s a lot to look forward to as Greenville’s music scene grows. Cowboy Up makes its return, this time downtown, in 2024. Truline Greenville is hoping to bring even more national touring acts to Greenville. Plus, A Music Project (a music club, listening room + recording studio coming to the Peace Center Campus) is going to be really cool.

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