Plus, "Company" is coming to the Peace Center.
 
01.23.2024 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE | REFER
The Columbia Museum of Art

Today’s Forecast

45º | Cloudy | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:34 a.m. | Sunset 5:49 p.m.
 

Park it right there + read this

Ella Mae Logan Park gets a makeover
A large piece of playground equipment with a rope course in an outdoor area.
Are we too old to play? | Photo provided by the City of Greenville
The world is your playground. The Ella Mae Logan Park — located at 488 Howe St. in the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood — got a makeover for the first time since 2011. The park was named after Ella Mae Logan, a longtime Haynie-Sirrine resident who helped establish the park.

Children watching as three people cut a green ribbon signifying the opening of a park.

The faces of the future. | Photo provided by the City of Greenville

Families can now enjoy:
  • New equipment designed for two- to five-year-old children
  • 76 new plants + a swamp white oak tree
  • Repainted picnic tables
  • New signs
  • Decorative river rock (to prevent standing water)
  • Fresh layer of stain on the park’s wall of the 50 states
These renovations are thanks to the improvement requests the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood association + Greenville’s Parks, Recreation, and Tourism department outlined as part of the city’s Neighborhood Park Plan (NPP).

GVLtoday Ella Mae Logan

Unleash your inner kid. | Photo by GVLtoday

The NPP was established in 2018 and aims to replace one to two playgrounds per year, investing $3.6 million for “targeted improvements.” During NPP’s first round of improvements, it replaced 10 playgrounds + provided updates to 24 park spaces.
Asked

What’s the most fun piece of playground equipment?
A. Swings
B. Slide
C. Seesaw
D. Monkey bars
🛝
 
Events
Tuesday, Jan. 23
  • Charles Dickens Talk | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville | Free | Discuss the works of this classic author with educator, magician, and actor Larry Bounds.
  • Trivia Night with ParmeJon | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Ste. B, Greenville | Free entry | Pick you beer from the tap list while you test your trivia knowledge with ParmeJon.
  • “Company” | Tuesday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Jan. 28 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45-$95 | As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st century could drive a person crazy.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
  • Furman Paladins vs. Samford Bulldogs | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 7 p.m. | Timmons Arena, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $19-$26 | The Paladins face off against the Samford University Bulldogs.
Thursday, Jan. 25
  • Worlds Apart: Musical Instruments from Secular to Sacred | Thursday, Jan. 25-Wednesday, May 1 | 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.
Saturday, Jan. 27
  • Yoga Tone Class | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Conestee Nature Preserve, 840 Mauldin Park Rd., Greenville | $15 | Join Jessica Lee Reader by the tranquil dock overlooking East Bay Lake for an invigorating yoga tone class.
Calendar of events here
Click here to have your event featured.
Renewable Water Resources
 
Seasonal

Events

Mark your calendars for this beloved regional event’s new March dates
Presented by a GVLtoday Partner
Floral arrangement displayed in front of a large painting
This photo was taken during Art Blossoms, which took place for a fourth year, last March. | Photo provided by the Columbia Museum of Art
Here’s some news to brighten your day, Greenville. The Columbia Museum of Art’s signature spring event, Art Blossoms, is moving from May to March.

Come the weekend of March 21-24, locals can road trip to Columbia to shed their winter gear (and their winter blues) and immerse themselves in four dazzling days of botanical beauty, welcoming spring among floral interpretations of well-known works of art.

Now in its fourth year, Art Blossoms is also bringing back popular events like tastings, art classes, and demonstrations. Tickets are now on sale for the Art Blossoms Opening Celebration, as well as:
Bonus: This limited-time exhibition and its events also serve as a fundraiser for the Columbia Museum of Art, so every ticket you purchase supports local arts education and programming in South Carolina.
See all Art Blossoms events
News Notes
Eat
  • Southern Living released a list of the “15 Best Restaurants in Greenville, SC.” Featuring higher end spots like Scoundrel and Indaco to cozy comfort spots like OJ’s Diner and Comal 864, there’s something for every stomach on the list.
Theater
  • The Peace Center is offering a $29.50 rush ticket special for performances of the Broadway musical “Company” from today, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 28. Snag these discounted tickets at the box office one hour before showtime. They’re only available for in-person purchase and are not guaranteed.
Travel
  • The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport could get a $95.8 million shuttle system depending on a vote from the Airport Commission in March. The shuttle would be self-driving and would take passengers between parking lots + airport terminals. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Number
  • 272. That’s how many of you want to join our GVLtoday Book Club. Fiction was the genre chosen by you all, and our first book will be “The Lost Bookshop” by Evie Woods. Sign up for our book club discussions. Reminder: You have until Sunday, March 21 to read and review the book.
Announced
  • The Riley Institute at Furman announced its 40 Upstate Diversity Leaders Initiative cohorts for 2024. During this five-month program, the curriculum includes “case studies and experiential learning tools” that will help these leaders “identify challenges” in their communities + work to address them. See the full list of leaders. (Upstate Business Journal)
Sports
Open
  • Coastal Crust’s second location is now open at 327 S. Main St. in Travelers Rest. In addition to pizza, this location offers affogato (think: gelato topped with espresso), salads, pasta, and non-alcoholic Peroni. Our stomachs are growling already. (Upstate Business Journal)
Community
  • Have questions about affordable housing? Head to City Club of Greenville — 55 Beattie Pl. at One Liberty Square — tomorrow, Jan. 24 for a panel discussion about the “challenges of affordable housing both locally and abroad” to kick off Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s 12th CEO Build. Email to attend. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Plan Ahead
  • It’s chili in here. Grateful Brew announced its first Greenville Chili Cup chili contest. On Sunday, March 3 you can cast your vote for the steamiest and dreamiest bowl of chili, sip on a pint from Allagash Brewing, and jam to live music with The Away Team. All proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels.
Wellness
  • ICYMI, our latest edition of GVL Wellness in partnership with Prisma Health features: local ways to make New Year’s resolutions more fun, where to play sports, how to beat the flu + more. Subscribe (and never miss an issue).*
Community
  • Wishing for warmer weather, Greenville? Get in the summer spirit and get ready for boating season at the 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show happening Jan. 25-28 featuring the latest boat models, all the boating accessories you need, and a display of antique boats. Learn more + snag tickets.*
Eat
 
Try This

I’m Blue, da ba dee da ba di

Tips for beating the winter blues, Greenville-style
Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
Take a stroll. | Photo by @jim_kohlmeyer
The holidays are over, New Year’s resolutions are starting to feel less exciting, and 2024 has already brought us flooding and freezing temps. In other words, we’ve reached peak “winter blues” season.

If you’re starting to feel the tug of winter sadness, we’re here to help.
The Buy

The Buy 1.23.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
These butterluxe high-waisted leggings. Considered a Lululemon alternative by reviewers, they’re made of buttery soft fabric and feature gentle compression.
Share GVLtoday
 
ReferralGIF1-GVL.gif

Share the good news. Get rewarded.

Have someone who needs to stay in the know? Get amazing rewards for every new subscriber you bring by sharing your unique referral link (below).

{{profile.vars.rh_reflink_12}}
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email

{{profile.vars.rh_totref_12}} friends are looped into all things local because of you.
Claim your rewards
 
 
The Wrap
 
Stephanie Freeman.jpg

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie
I’m seeing “Company” tonight at the Peace Center and I’m so excited. I’ll keep you posted on how it was, but I know it will be amazing.
Missed our previous newsletter?     ›
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Become a Member     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY