The shops

• Tiffany & Co.
• James Perse
• Frette
• Balmain
• Addict
• Assouline
• Bonpoint
• Santa Maria Novella

The vibe

The food

• Indie Craft Parade Holiday Pop Up Shop | Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Dec. 24 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Makers Collective, 2909 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop a curated mix of handmade giftable art, home goods, jewelry, and children’s items.
• “Funny Girl” | Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $49-$109 | This Broadway revival features classic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.”

• Village Launch Market | Saturday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | Burdette and Pendleton Streets, Greenville | Free entry | Check out this market featuring minority and women-owned start-ups, plus live music, food trucks, and family fun.
• Merry & Bright: Glass Fusion Holiday Creations | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St., Greenville | $24 | Join Kakilaki StudioArts for an introduction to making fused glass.

• Distinguished Lecture Series: Jon Grier | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville | Free | Halloween may be past, but it’s not too late to take in a good 19th-century ghost story about Franz Schubert’s song “Erlkönig.”
• Young Entrepreneurs Market | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 3-5 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop handmade items and special services as these kids practice and sharpen their entrepreneurial skills.

1. Cold Mountain Release Weekend | Thursday, Nov. 9-Monday, Nov. 13 | Times vary | Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville | $10-$20 | Celebrate the release of Highland’s Cold Mountain Winter Ale release with a weekend-long event that includes a dinner, live music, small batch releases + more.*

• Greenville Symphony: Simone Porter, Violin with Lee Mills, Conductor | Sat., Nov. 11 - Sun., Nov. 12 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Peace Center Concert Hall, Peace Concert Hall, Greenville | $20.00 - $75.00 | Listen to Simone Porter and the Greenville Symphony play Philip Glass and Robert Schumann led by conductor Lee Mills.*

• 2023 Camperdown Plaza Holiday Market | Sun., Nov. 26 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free | Shop local, enjoy festive music, treats, and more at the 2023 Holiday Market.*

• Overnight accommodations + valet parking
• Daily breakfast at Blue Ridge’s Morning Table Buffet
• Holiday gingerbread cookie (one per registered guest)

• The last day of early voting in the City of Greenville Municipal Election. Vote before 5 p.m at the City Public Works offices (475 Fairforest Way) + Greenville County Square (301 University Ridge). Plus, let us know who you think will win.

• Speaking of the upcoming municipal election, FOX Carolina hosted both mayoral candidates for one-on-one interviews. Hear from incumbent Mayor Knox White and challenger Michelle Shain.

• Celebrate National Sandwich Day today at Greenville’s newest deli. C & C Italian Deli & Sandwich Shop is now open in the former Mug and Muffin location at 2222 Augusta St. The owners — both from New York — say the inspiration to open came from “food-homesickness.” (Upstate Business Journal)

• Greenville County will vote on a rule that would prohibit dense development on septic tanks to protect our area’s waterways as our area continues to grow. If the policy changes are approved, developers building on septic in unzoned areas would be limited to one home per one-and-a-half acres. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Atlanta-based home décor store Ballard Designs will move into the old Army Navy Store on Main Street. The store will occupy both floors of the building when it opens early next year. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• The City of Spartanburg broke ground on its minor league baseball stadium, which is the centerpiece of a $425 million mixed-use development. The project will feature apartments, office space, and a hotel. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.

• Tickets are available now through Thursday, Nov. 9 for the YMCA of Greenville’s Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank happening Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Caine Halter Family YMCA. The event features keynote speaker Drew Brannon, Ph.D., performance psychologist and partner at AMPLOS. Learn more + snag tickets.*

• Next week, we’ll be teaming up with Greenville Federal Credit Union for a Dinner On Us giveaway, just in time for the holidays. Keep an eye on our Instagram to enter.*

• Whether you’re warding off a cold or just in the mood for some comfort food, it doesn’t get much more classic than chicken noodle soup. This homemade version is ready in just 35 minutes.*

• This five-star-rated card offers not one, not six, but 21 months of 0% intro APR on qualifying balance transfers — giving you nearly two years to save big. (All with no annual fee, to boot.) Learn more and apply.*

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