11.22.2023

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🥔 Does that come with a side?

Greenville suburbs as Thanksgiving sides

Let’s hear it for the sides. | Photo provided by Vicinity Capital

Let’s face it, Greenville. Turkey is great, but we all know Thanksgiving is about the sides. Every Turkey Day side dish has an equally-important place on your plate, just like every local suburb brings something special to Greenville. Grab your fork and dig in to our list of Greenville suburbs as Thanksgiving sides.

Mashed Potatoes | Downtown Greenville | The heart of our city is Downtown Greenville, and the heart of your Thanksgiving meal would probably be the turkey, but we know, this is supposed to be about sides. Equally important to the turkey are those lovely mashed potatoes: carb-filled, warm, and inviting — just like Downtown.

Cranberry Sauce | Village of West Greenville | This historic + artsy area is quickly becoming one of the most popular spots in our city. With its eclectic nature, this tangy and fun area is cranberry sauce.

Mac and Cheese | North Main | This neighborhood is all about bringing people together and bringing out the best in everyone, much like cheese does for noodles. You guessed it (and read it), North Main is our mac and cheese.

Green Beans + Green Bean Casserole | Overbrook | With restaurants, shops, and a yoga studio in walking distance, Overbrook gives you what you want and what you need. Green beans toe the line between being delicious and giving you your daily dose of veggies.

Stuffing | Alta Vista | Last, but not least, we have Alta Vista. This classic neighborhood houses some historic homes and provides a sense of comfort and coziness, so Alta Vista is our stuffing (or dressing, if you’re one of those people).

Asked

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving side?

A. Mac and cheese
B. Green beans or green bean casserole
C. Mashed potatoes
D. Stuffing or dressing
E. A secret fifth option

Chow down

Events

Wednesday, Nov. 22

Collective Good: Group Show and Fundraiser | Wednesday, Nov. 22-Friday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy Collective Good’s first art show during MAC’s Annual Open Studios, all benefiting Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Turkey Eve Celebration | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 6 p.m. | Social Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Dine on a custom Thanksgiving-themed menu and jam to live music.
Trivia Night | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Velo Fellow, 1 Augusta St., Ste. 201, Greenville | Free entry | Grab a bite and a cocktail + make your friends jealous of your knowledge with this weekly trivia night.

Thursday, Nov. 23

TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 5 a.m.-12 p.m. | Prisma Health Downtown, 300 E. McBee Ave., Greenville | $40 | Gobble ‘til you wobble at this 15th Annual Turkey Day Run that includes an 8k run + a 5k fun run with all funds benefiting TreesUpstate.
3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Community Meal | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 12 p.m. | Comal 864, 1112 Woodside Ave., Greenville | Free | Clean out your closets and bring the gently used clothing that you’ve been meaning to donate for a year now or prepare a dish and give back to the Greenville community.

Friday, Nov. 24

Six & Twenty Distillery Special Tour Event | Friday, Nov. 24 | 4-6 p.m. | Six and Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $45 | Get an exclusive peek behind the scenes and discover the special history behind these award-winning spirits, along with the science behind the process.
Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Night | Friday, Nov. 24 | 8 p.m. | Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville | $10-$40 | Meet new people + make new friends as you are introduced to these universal dances.
Chocolate Truffle and Bonbon Class | Friday, Nov. 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Lumineux Chocolate, 999 Geer Hwy., Ste. 200, Travelers Rest | $70 | Craft your own box of 12 gourmet chocolate truffles and bonbons.

Calendar of events here

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Eat

Holiday party hosting made easy

Slideshow of cheeses, pretzels, hot dogs, and brats spread out on boards

If a five-course dinner better suits your style, the Smokehouse tapas + taps gives guests a tapas dinner with the best of smoked meats, side dishes, and a flight of local beer. | Photos via @lowesfoods

Need a fun outing for a holiday girls’ night or a space to host your team for a work event — what about your kiddo’s next birthday? Why not at your local grocery store?

The Community Table at Lowes Foods has an abundance of two-hour private event options for parties up to 12.

For $15 per guest, you can host:

Wine + cheese pairings: Enjoy a custom pairing of a gourmet wine flight and delectable cheeses.
Beer and brats: A match made in hog heaven, this event option pairs a flight of local draft beer with four SausageWorks brats flavors.
Tea parties: Enjoy tasty tea, finger sandwiches, and a cake square decorating class — because you’re never too old to enjoy tea with a pinky out.

Looking for more hands-on experiences? Try a cake decorating class or a floral design + wine night.

Pro tip: Hosting at home? Lowes Foods can help with that too.

What will your next event be?

News Notes

Announced

Habitat for Humanity of Laurens County, meet Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. These two Habitats are teaming up to help expand home building + renovation, meaning Habitat Greenville will provide financial, management, and leadership resources that will benefit the people of Laurens County.

Sports

The Greenville Triumph announced Rick Wright as its head coach and technical director. Citing Wright’s extensive coaching experience at Anderson University + Erskine College and multiple conference titles, Joe Erwin says he “looks forward to having him play an active role in the Club’s continued growth.” (Greenville Journal)

Award

Upstate International — a nonprofit based in Greenville — announced its World Affairs Council Upstate program received the World Affairs Councils of America’s “2023 World Affairs Council of the Year” award, selected out of 90+ councils across 40 states. Say World Council Affairs three times in a row as fast as you can. (Upstate Business Journal)

Cause

Greenville Parking Services will give you $15 off your citation for every 10 cans of food you donate. You can bring your cans to 516 Rutherford St. + the cans will benefit Triune Mercy Center — a church whose mission is to help the homeless and low income people of Greenville.

Plan Ahead

The 29th Annual Sweetheart Ball — hosted by Meals on Wheels of Greenville — takes place on Saturday, Feb. 10. Sip on a drink during cocktail hour, dine on a three-course dinner, bid in silent and live auctions, and listen to live music. Snag tickets.

Pets

If your dog has mastered puppy eyes and wants a bite or two of your Thanksgiving dinner, check out this list of safe + not safe foods to feed your four-legged friends. (FOX Carolina)

Arts

Need to add a date night to the calendar? Here’s an idea: Check out the new local artists who have joined First Fridays — the next one is happening Friday, Dec. 1 from 6-9 p.m.*

Eat

Hosting family or friends for Thanksgiving? Pro tip: You’ll be doing plenty of cooking — let Lowes Foods help with some ready-to-go breakfasts and lunches. Looking at you, bagel tray.*

Health

Bladder conditions in women are not uncommon — but they’re also something many women don’t think about until there’s an issue. From bladder infections to urinary incontinence, here are five ways to prevent bladder problems in women.*

Shop

Have an active loved one on your shopping list? Upway delivers rigorously inspected, certified, and 99% pre-assembled ebikes from top brands (think: Specialized, Aventon, and Super73) directly to your doorstep. Get up to $1,200 off for Black Friday, and score free express shipping with code TREE.*

Asked

What’s that sound?

Ready for take-off. | Photo by Dallas Freeman

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Lockheed Martin?

We need your help, Greenville. Have you head a loud buzzing sound recently that seems to stop and start early in the morning? Could it be some really fiesty and aggressively loud bees?

Some have suggested that it’s Lockheed Martin — an aerospace and defense company with a location in Greenville — testing engines.

What do you think it is?

The Buy

The Buy 11.22.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

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The Wrap

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