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• Cass Elliot Talk | Tuesday, March 26 | 7 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville | Free | Learn about this American folk singer at this discussion led by Larry Bounds.
• 50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion | Tuesday, March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $70-$90 | Former radio host Garrison Keillor takes the stage to honor his long-running show.

• Art Journaling: Class + Community | Wednesday, March 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B118, Greenville | $30 | Use colors, images, patterns, and other materials to express yourself in your journal.
• Silent Book Club | Wednesday, March 27 | 7-8 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Greenville | Free entry | Settle in, grab a beverage, find the perfect spot, and sit + read whatever book you bring.

• Improv Dual Duel Competition | Thursday, March 28 | Times vary | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $10 | Alchemy’s stage becomes a full-on comedy battle as duos of improvisers compete for points and your laughs.

• Greenville Technical College BMW Scholars Program Information Session | Wednesday, April 3, Thursday, April 11 | Times vary | Virtual Event, Greenville | Attend a virtual information session to learn how students at Greenville Technical College gain the opportunity to work at BMW while earning an associate degree.*

• “The Spongebob Musical” | Friday, April 26-Sunday, May 19 | Times vary | South Carolina, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $1-$25 | Directed by Hattie Claire Andres, this electrifying show, based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, features iconic songs by artists like Cyndi Lauper and Panic! At The Disco.*

• Esports As The New Global Sport: The Power of Gaming in Influencing Culture | Thursday, April 11 | Speaker: Fabio Tambosi, formerly Nike, adidas; SVP Global Marketing, ESL FACEIT Group
  
• A Candid Conversation about Entrepreneurship, the Power of Food, and Chasing Your Dreams | Wednesday, April 24 | Speakers: Carl Sobocinski, Founder, Table 301, and euphoria; and Joe Erwin, Chairman, Erwin Creates, and Greenville Triumph

• Hey now, you’re an all star. Smash Mouth will headline Simpsonville Freedom Fest on Sunday, June 30 at CCNB Amphitheatre. The band will perform ahead of a 15-minute fireworks show to celebrate Fourth of July.

• Simpsonville, meet Vaughn’s... again. The Warehouse at Vaughn’s has rebranded as Vaughn’s Food Hall + is under new ownership. Learn more about the changes exclusively from the Upstate Business Journal.

• The 13 Stripes River Lodge — located along the Saluda River in Easley — closed after service on Sunday, March 24. The owners say it’s time to turn their full attention to the Taylors Mill taproom and its food truck, Defiance BBQ.

• Smoke on the Water officially closed its doors Sunday, March 24. The restaurant located at 1 Augusta St. is moving to Pelham Road near I-85 after 20 years in The West End. Nic & Normans, a Southern-inspired restaurant created by friends who met on the set of “The Walking Dead,” will open in the space this summer. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Greenville’s Design Review Board gave final approval to the exterior remodel plans for the Prisma Health Building located at 300 E. McBee Ave. What’s new in the plans? Changes in landscaping were approved + the parking lot will be shifted away from the plaza space to create a larger area for pedestrians. (Upstate Business Journal)

• For the fifth time in 45 years, all No. 1 and No. 2 seeds survived + advanced in this year’s NCAA Tournament. Who else is still dancing? The No. 6 Clemson Tigers will play No. 2 Arizona on Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. (Greenville News)

• Greenville landed on Thrillist’s list of, “the coolest small cities in the US,” calling our city South Carolina’s “true shining star.” The publication lauds our “active arts community, burgeoning culinary scene, and easy access to some downright spectacular natural beauty.”

• On Wednesday, April 3 + Thursday, April 4, the world’s leading experts in autism will gather in Greenville for the Converge Autism Summit. The 6th annual event, hosted by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, will feature keynote addresses and speakers representing a variety of fields. Buy tickets (in-person or virtual).*

• Congrats to @rob_b_ontheridge, our GVLtoday winner of two GA Weekend Passes to Bear Shadow music festival in NC’s Highlands-Cashiers Plateau May 11-12 ($600+ value). Didn’t win? Grab your tickets.*

• In case you missed it, our latest edition of GVL Wellness in partnership with Prisma Health features: five easy brain-boosting snacks, food safety tips, a yummy salad recipe + more.*

• Golden Pickle | Blue and yellow
• Shake and Bake | Blue, gray, and coral
• Grip and Rip | Green, coral, and blue
• Smash Bash | Blue and coral
• Erne Perry | Black, coral, and blue
• ATP | Green, blue, and coral