Ice on Main returns for the holiday season in Greenville, SC
Ice on Main returns Nov. 19. | Photo by the City of Greenville
United Community Bank Ice on Main is returning for the 2023-2024 season on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Before you hit the ice to show off your triple axel, here’s what you need to know:
Don’t miss the opening ceremony featuring special performances at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, followed by the rink’s official public opening at 4:30 p.m.
Location
Village Green,in front of the Courtyard Marriott + adjacent to City Hall (206 S. Main St.)
Your tickets secure one hour of time on the ice. | Photo by @gvilleevents
Pricing
$10 for adults, $8 for kids ages 3-12, free for kids two and under (includes skate rentals)
Pro tip: Buy your tickets online to guarantee your time slot. There are limited walk-up tickets available.
Food and drinks
This is the first year Indaco + O-Ku are open right next to Ice on Main, and the restaurants plan to make spirits bright with special holiday menu items.
At Indaco
Rink-side tables will serve the full Indaco menu, plus festive family-friendly specials like hot cocoa with toasted marshmallow syrup + hot apple cider.
Or, sip on the boozy versions: “Ya Filthy Animal” (Rumchata Peppermint, hot chocolate, toasted marshmallow syrup, peppermint) + “Apple Doesn’t Fall Far” (Evan Williams Apple Bourbon, fresh cider, cinnamon).
Plus, it isn’t the holidays without sweet treats. Cookies will be available to order “to-go” at Indaco’s outside bar.
At O-Ku
A classic Japanese Christmas Cake will be on the menu with a whipped cream filling, frosting on the outside, and topped with fresh strawberries.
Sip on the “Toasted Rice Toddy” made with toasted rice milk steeped in cinnamon sticks.
Events
Tuesday, Nov. 7
Chili Cookoff | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | $1 per taste | Shop local vendors, taste local chili, and vote for your favorite to be crowned the chili champion.
Trivia Tuesday | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7:30-10 p.m. | 13 Stripes Brewery, 250 Mill St., Taylors | Free | Play two rounds of 10 questions for the chance to win prizes in first, second, third, and second to last place.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Dave Matthews Band | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $50-$430 | “What Would You Say” to a night at The Well listening to this American rock band?
Learn the Shag | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 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, Nov. 9
Elijah Craig Bourbon Tasting at Spirit & Bower | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 6-7 p.m. | Spirit & Bower at the Grand Bohemian Lodge, 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville | $60 | Sip on Elijah Craig bourbon at this exclusive tasting.
“Four Seasons” | Thursday, Nov. 9-Friday, Nov. 10 | 8-10 p.m. | Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville | $30 | A New Play Festival winner, this show weaves in and around a performance of Vivaldi by a live string quartet.
Sunday, Nov. 12
Holiday Open House | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 1-5 p.m. | Augusta Street, Greenville | Free | This annual event, hosted by the Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA), features festivities, sales, contests, specials, and sweet treats at businesses along historic Augusta Street.**
The goal: To say “thank you” to our community (read: you) while supporting local restaurants during the holiday season. Over the next two weeks, four winners will each receive $100 in gift cards to five restaurants of their choice ($500 total).
Election Day. If you live in the City of Greenville, our election guide will help you find who is on your ballot and where you’re voting. Who do you think will win the mayoral race: Incumbent Knox White or challenger Michelle Shain? Share your prediction.
Development
Poinsett Corners — a 7,676-sqft commercial space — is coming soon to 110-114 Poinsett Hwy. The first phase of the project includes developing the former Dollar General location + phase two includes redeveloping the current Radio Room location. ICYMI, The Radio Room is moving to Laurens Road. (Upstate Business Journal)
Coming Soon
Big Apple Doughnuts will open a new location on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors next month, joining its locations in Greenwood and Mauldin. The new location will feature new menu items including bahn mi + kolaches. (Greenville Journal)
Ranked
No. 5. That’s where Greenville’s Art Crossing ranked on Time Out’s list of the best riverwalks in the country. In addition to highlighting the half-mile stretch that is “rich with galleries featuring works from local artists,” the list also lauds the food options in RiverPlace, like Papi’s Tacos + The Lazy Goat.
Sports
Are you hitting the road to Athens to support the Tigers next weekend? The Clemson Alumni Association is looking for volunteers to fly Clemson flags for ESPN’s College Gameday on Saturday morning. Fill out the interest form if you’d like the help.
Community
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.*
Health
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Giveaway
Here’s one more reminder to head to our Instagram and enter our Dinner on Usgiveaway in partnership withGreenville Federal Credit Union. Why? Because it’s the holidays, and you deserve it.*
Home
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Real Estate
Development
New development alert: Meet The Kitson
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The Kitson is a new 28-unit residential community by Parker Group Development located in The Village of West Greenville. | Renderings by ProjectPlus
The Stanley perfect brew pour-over and camp mug. It’s non-breakable, doesn’t require paper filters, and all of Stanley’s stainless steel products use 23% recycled materials.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Comal 864 is celebrating its second anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 11. Indulge in food and drink specials from James Beard Semifinalist, Chef Dayna Lee, and enjoy a dessert pop up.
Plus, looking further ahead this month, plan ahead for my favorite Comal 864 event of the year: The third annual Thanksgiving Day Community Meal on Thursday, Nov. 23. This year, they’re expecting to give away hundreds of meals, coats, and clothing to Greenvillians in need.
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