What’s new?

A refresher

• Connect the Charlotte Gateway Station to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• Stop at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
• Take 2:06 if an electric train was used + 2:44 if a diesel train was used
• Cost $6.2-$8.4 billion (in 2019)

1. Pentatonix The Most Wonderful Tour Of The Year | Monday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $64-$246 | This world-famous a cappella group is bringing their holiday tour to Greenville.
2. Steve Miller Band | Monday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $100-$175 | “Fly Like an Eagle” to the Peace Center for a concert by this American rock band.

1. One Year Anniversary Party | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 6-10 p.m. | Bohemian Bull, 3620 Pelham Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate one year of Bohemian Bull with a live DJ, a tap takeover, and a silent auction benefiting The Warrior Foundation.
2. Greenville Jazz Quintet | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $10-$15 | Celebrate the release of the quintet’s new album “New Beginning.”

1. Swamp Rabbits vs Atlanta Gladiators | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $26-$52 | Break up your week with some action on the ice.
2. Taylor Swift Street Art Workshop | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Berea Arts & Retro, 1601 Cedar Lane Rd., Ste. 15, Greenville | $35 | Celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday by creating a pop-art canvas.

1. The Savvy Oak Dough Bowl Candle is unique and smells amazing.
2. Holiday parties just got better with the savory Appalachian Trail Mix.
3. Glassware featuring our city’s skyline is a festive way to toast to the holidays.
4. Celebrate the city and state we all love with artwork great for any home or office.
5. Perfectly curated gift sets are excellent go-to presents for the holidays.

• Seasonal home decor shop We Took To The Woods — located at 106 E. Stone Ave. — will close at the end of February and the building will be torn down. The owner says they have been looking for a new retail location but “haven’t found the right one.” (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Harris Teeter will open its first Greer location in the Hudson Corners Shopping Center on Old Spartanburg Road tomorrow, Dec. 12. The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting, live music, and free samples of holiday products. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Hester General Store is celebrating its one year anniversary with a “One Year Young” party on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by for birthday cake, new swag, and fancy pies. If you don’t know what a fancy pie is, the team says, “You’re just going to have to wait and see.”

• Starting today, Dec. 11, the Peace Center is celebrating 12 Days of Deals. Bookmark this page + check back daily for ways to save on upcoming shows and performances.

• This is a-moo-zing news. Ruby, the Red Devon cow at the Roper Mountain Science Center’s Living History Farm, gave birth to a calf on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Cuteness warning.

• The Geminids meteor shower is predicted to peak on Wednesday, Dec. 13 + Thursday, Dec. 14. According to NASA, this dazzling annual shower is considered “one of the best and most reliable.” Read up on where and when to catch the cosmic light show. (NASA)

• 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? The Community Table at Lowes Foods has an abundance of two-hour private event options for parties up to 12. Here’s three parties we’d love to host (and attend).*

• We’re hiring a City Editor for our newsletter in Charlotte, NC. The person we’re looking for is passionate about storytelling + news and has some serious Charlotte pride. Responsibilities include planning, writing, editing, and publishing the most relevant and engaging daily content about the city. See details and apply.