Winner: Photo of my daughter taken at the Harambe Memorial Bridge

Finalist: Falls Park in the Fall

Finalist: TSO at The Well

• Bittersweet Solo Exhibition | Wednesday, Jan. 31-Saturday, Feb. 24 | Times vary | Art & Light Gallery, 16 Aiken St., Greenville | Free | This exhibition by artist Rachael Van Dyke features abstract landscapes and figurative work inspired by living off the grid in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• Magic Mustache Club | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 6 p.m. | The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $50 | Enjoy an intimate, close-up magic pre-show by That1Guy.

• From the Garden: Artist Talk with Marcy Parks | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville | Free | Enjoy an artist talk with painter, podcaster, and influencer Marcy Parks + get a sneak peek preview of her new solo show “My Rage is Like a Flower Garden.”
• The Traveling She Shed’s February Craft Event | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Trade Street Taproom at Cartwright Food Hall, 215 Trade St., Greer | $50 | Make two cards for Valentine’s Day and grab a drink + a snack.

• Turn A Four-Piece Cheese Knife Turning Set | Friday, Feb. 2 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 1117C Woodruff Rd., Greenville | $175 | Serve up your cheese platters in style with this array of four specialty cheese knives, each showcasing a custom handle turned from the material of your choice.
• Swamp Rabbit Hockey | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $30-$56 | The Swamp Rabbits hit the ice and face off against the SC Stingrays.

• The Junior League of Greenville Presents Mardi Gras Magic | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | The Rutherfod, 520 Rutherford Rd. , Greenville | $85-$125 | Greenvillians 21+ are invited to laissez les bon temps rouler with a night of creole food, jazz music and a second line, an authentic King Cake, signature Big Easy cocktails + more.*

1. 27 Holcombe Rd. boasts a Craftsman-style exterior with brick accents and a two-car side entry garage, plus a first-floor guest bedroom and full bath, and a two-story family room with a wall of windows.
2. 25 Holcombe Rd. features a covered porch overlooking a flat yard, a two-car side entry garage, plus the benefits of first-floor living with a main floor primary suite.

• Artisphere will announce which artists landed a spot at this year’s festival tomorrow, Feb. 1. Before 140+ artists can take over Main Street from Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12, a jury review determines who makes the cut. Festival organizers call jury weekend the second biggest weekend for the festival.

• Believe it or not, spring is right around the corner. If you’re wondering what to plant in the coming warmer months, consider replacing those invasive plants with plants native to SC like hydrangeas, dogwood trees, and sweet shrubs. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Have you ever wondered what Greenville’s Design Review Board process is like? Our friends at Upstate Business Journal knew you had, so they put together a step-by-step breakdown of the process — from gathering public feedback to approvals + denials.

• $1,108,694. That’s how much funding is being distributed to Greenville in FY2024 through the Carbon Reduction Program. A few months ago, you told us how you’d like to see the funding utilized.

• Stop by Topsoil Kitchen & Market, which was named a James Beard Semifinalist last week, on Wednesday, March 13 for its Plant Based Supper Club. The theme is “Roots Dinner,” and you can sip on a welcome cocktail, listen to live music, + chow down on sweet carrots, radishes, beets, and turnips.

• Nice kicks. Every student (500+) at Berea Elementary School got a new pair of shoes last week thanks to Samaritan’s Feet International — a humanitarian aid organization — and Communities in Schools of SC. Berea Elementary is a Title 1 school, meaning ~40% of students are classified as “low-income.” (Greenville Journal)

• Upstate Forever — a local conservation non-profit — announced its conservation efforts reached 783 acres across the Upstate last year. In Greenville County, Upstate Forever helped preserve Horsepen Creek II, Meadow Fork Creek Forest, Saluda Dam Acres, Beaverdam Creek Preserve, and Blackwell Farm. View the entire regional impact.

• Whether it’s from a cold or allergies, stuffy nose sufferers have often turned to over-the-counter decongestants for relief. But you may be wondering — are OTC decongestants effective? See the answer.*

• The big game is less than two weeks away. If you’re hosting, or bringing a dish (like the good friend you are), these mini halftime Hawaiian roll sandwiches, jalapeño mac and cheese with corn and tomato salad, and stuffed artichokes are sure touchdowns.*

• One card, all the perks. Unlimited 1.5% cash back, a sign-up bonus worth hundreds, and 0% intro APR for 15 months (all with no annual fee) almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*

• Brown butter pancake
• Strawberry Pop Tart
• Lucky Charms
• Espresso cookie dough
• Dairy-free orange creamsicle

• “I’ll be going to Orlando, some of my family lives there.” — Elizabeth A.
• “I’m first in line to fly direct to LA!” — Lori L.
• “Woo Hoo! Los Angeles on Breeze Airways.” — Keri T.
• “ORLANDO!!!” — Catherine K.