The rules + details:

1. Worlds Apart: Musical Instruments from Secular to Sacred | Thursday, Jan. 4-Tuesday, March 31 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville | $4-$7 | Displaying various objects from the JoAnn and Frank Edwinn Collection, this exhibition focuses on international musical instruments and cultures.
2. Afternoon Explorations | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 1:30-5 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $7-$8 | Visit the Environmental Science Building, Harrison Hall, Living History Farm, Dinosaur Trail, and multiple playgrounds.

1. Greenville RV Show | Friday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 7 | Times vary | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | $5 | Get your adventure on by exploring SC’s largest RV show.
2. Cutting Board Make + Take | Friday, Jan. 5 | 1-5 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 1117C Woodruff Rd., Greenville | $150 | Learn basic fundamentals like how to safely use the planer, table saw, miter saw, drill press, and router.

1. Black History in Greenville Tours | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 9-11 a.m. | Various locations | $20 | Take a 2.5 mile tour and learn about Black History in Downtown Greenville.
2. Toasty Farmer’s Market | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Shop 30+ vendors as you sip a drink from Coffee Coffee or Fireforge.

• Save the date. Yesterday we told you Capri’s Italian Restaurant will open in the former 4 Aces location on Pelham Road. We now know the official opening is on Monday, Jan. 8. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Greenville County Council gave final approval to new rules for septic tanks on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The new requirements — including limiting major developments in unzoned areas to one home per one-and-a-half acres — hope to protect Greenville’s natural resources as our population continues to grow. (Greenville Journal)

• If you need to visit Greenville County Square’s offices, there is new signage guiding you to the garage’s main entrance off University Ridge as construction continues on the County Square development. You can also access the building from the Church Street entrance.

• Be the Broker. What do you want to see in the Reid’s Fine Foods space that just became available in ONE City Plaza? Share your ideas and we may publish it in a future newsletter.

• The Greer Farmers Market’s Brunch Markets return on select Sundays this winter and spring: January 14, February 11, March 10, and April 14. Head to Greer City Park on these dates from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. + bookmark this page for an updated list of vendors each month.

• The Greenville Triumph will hold open tryouts for the first time since 2020 on Friday, January 19. The soccer club is building its 2024 roster under its new head coach and technical director Rick Wright. Registration is required.

• Did you know 73,000 of you welcome us into your inbox every morning? We’re asking you to take two minutes to tell us more about yourself so we can continue to write about things you find interesting. One lucky Greenville survey participant will win $500. Take the survey.

• Ready to make the most of your new year? Spend your days in the motivating + productive coworking atmosphere at Endeavor. Membership includes major perks like private offices, an executive gym, downtown views, and more. Explore membership options.*

• Resolved to eat a little healthier this year? Us, too. We’re cooking up this farro salad with artichokes to give us a kick start.*

The criteria

• Sell freshly prepared food + drinks
• Are open to the public and do not charge a fee to enter

• Operate five locations or less in no more than two states

The price