Falls Park is arguably one of the most popular destinations in our city. It turns 20 this year, and we asked you to share some of your favorite park memories.
What does fine art, a collection of arrowheads, a huge fireplace, and views of the Reedy River have in common? You can find them all at Grand Bohemian.
Worlds Apart: Musical Instruments from Secular to Sacred | Wednesday, March 13-Wednesday, May 1 | Times vary | 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.
Italian Night | Wednesday, March 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy Italian food from the café + dine on the screened in patio.
Thursday, March 14
Pints and Pies | Thursday, March 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Greenville Beer Exchange, 7 S. Laurens St., Ste. A, Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy beer, wine, and pizza pies while you listen to live music.
“Lover (Taylor’s Version)” Sip and Paint Night | Thursday, March 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino & van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., Ste. 112, Greenville | $40 | Paint this pop star’s “Lover” album cover.
ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour | Thursday, March 14 | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $37.50-$347.50 | Grab a sharp dressed man and spend an evening with these dynamic bands.
Friday, March 15
Luck Of The Irish St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl | Friday, March 15 | 5-11 p.m. | Abanico Tapas Bar, 21 E. Washington St., Greenville | $15 | Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with stops at local bars — be sure to wear green.
Monday, March 18
French Wine Dinner | Monday, March 18 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Curean, 732A S. Main St., Greenville | $120 | Indulge in a four-course French wine dinner prepared by Chefs Austyn McGroarty and Cory Byers + savor the flavors of paired French wine from Grass Roots Wine Distributors.
Win weekend passes to Bear Shadow music festival in Highlands, NC
Presented by Eleven Events
A sister festival to the Highlands Food & Wine, Bear Shadow brings celebrated artists to The Highlands Plateau, NC for a weekend of music, mountains, and revelry each spring. | Photos provided by Bear Shadow
Enter to win two GA Weekend Passes to Bear Shadow — the music festival nestled at 4,118 ft in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina’s Highlands-Cashiers Plateau — May 11-12, 2024.
Headliners for this year’s festival include Black Pumas, a seven-time Grammy-nominated psychedelic soul band (whose song “Colors” was featured in that Target commercial you couldn’t stop humming) and JJ Grey & Mofro, a Southern soul-rock band.
GA Weekend Passes give attendees access to both days of Bear Shadow including eight live musical performances, plus complimentary beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages; and complimentary shuttles to and from downtown Highlands to the festival site on Winfield Farm ($600+ value).
The City of Greer announced four new projects (totaling $100 million) including a new fire station, a public safety police + fire training facility, a parking garage with ~500 spaces, and a sports and events center. Follow its Facebook page for updates.
Award
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport was named the “Best Airport in North America” by ACI’s Airport Service Quality Awards as voted on by you. But that’s not all. It also won “Best Small Airport,” “Cleanest Airport,” “Easiest Airport Journey,” “Most Enjoyable Airport,” and “Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff in North America.”
Announced
Let’s go clubbing. A 290-acre private + invite-only golf course is coming to Simpsonville. Kawonu Golf Club is expected to open in the spring of 2027 and construction should begin this year or early next year. (Greenville News)
Concert
Speaking of Simpsonville... John Fogerty, meet the CCNB Amphitheatre. The founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival is bringing The Celebration Tour to Simpsonville on Sunday, June 2. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m.
Civic
Our friends at the Greenville Journal put together a recap of the March 11 Greenville City Council meeting. Read up on Greenville City Fire Department’s new automatic aid agreements, Rhett Street sewer updates, and the city’s development code.
Community
Greenlink is asking for your feedback. Attend one of five customer listening sessions to share your experience + help identify projects for improvements. Sessions will take place today, March 13-Saturday, March 16 at various times. If you can’t make it to a meeting, you can submit feedback via email or by calling 864-298-2756.
Number
805. That’s how many Greenvillians volunteered at park + river clean-up events in 2023. Are you a numbers person? Check out this post from Greenville Parks and Recreation breaking down its 2023 success in numbers.
Outdoors
What’s that smell? Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, selling + trading Bradford Pear Trees (grown on the Pyrus calleryana rootstock) will be outlawed in SC. Although pretty, these trees are pesky due to their funky smell and ability to cross-pollinate with other species that produce massive thorns. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
History
Ever wanted to explore the rich narratives behind African American history? At the International African American Museum in downtown Charleston, you can deep dive into a wealth of experiences you won’t find in textbooks. March is Member Month, with 10% off memberships with code IAAM24. Learn more about membership.*
Finance
Pro tip: Consolidate debt to lower your payments. Pay off credit cards, medical debt, and more. Calculate your monthly payments.*
The perfect spring shoe for women, featuring a block heel that won’t get stuck in grassy areas. We love colors “Skyward Suede” and “Gold Leather” for special occassions.
In my opinion, Pi Day (3.14) is an underrated holiday. I’m prepping for tomorrow with our Greenville pie guide. Hopefully it’ll get you in the spirit, too.
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.