Channel your inner fashionista with Greenville Fashion Week
Life is one big runway. | Photo by Greenville Fashion Week
Walk, walk, fashion baby. Greenville Fashion Week is coming up Thursday, April 4 through Saturday, April 6. These fashion events will keep you stylin’ and profilin’, and here’s how you can participate.
Greenville’s Most Fashionable Party | Thursday, April 4 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $65 | Come dressed in your floral best (the theme is “Fashion in Bloom”) and snack on hors d’oeuvres.
Friday Runway Show | Friday, April 5 | 7-10 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $125-$1,200 | Enjoy 10+ runway collections showcasing local boutiques, an emerging designer and Top Model competition, Wonder Women of Greenville (a competition among local woman who make Greenville a better place), and Top Dogue’s of Greenville (the most fashionble pooch).
We always knew Greenville was fashionable. | Photo by Greenville Fashion Week
2024 Kids + Tween Show | Saturday, April 6 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $40-$350 | Kids and tweens will strut their stuff on the runway as they model the latest fashions for the younger generation.
Saturday Runway Show | Saturday, April 6 | 7-10 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $125-$1,200 | Feast your eyes on runway collections showcasing everything from designer fashion to ready-to-wear fashion and learn the winner of the 2024 Top Model + Emerging Designer contest.
Events
Wednesday, March 27
CampFire Cocktails: A Gathering for Small Business Owners | Wednesday, March 27 | 5:30 p.m. | CampFire, 1105 W. Bramlett Rd., Ste. 1009, Greenville | Free entry | Local business owners can enjoy complimentary cocktails, authentic conversations, and guest speaker Stephen Baity, owner of Pop’s Secret Seasoning.
Pat Metheny Solo: Dream Box Tour | Wednesday, March 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45-$85 | This tour, a first of its kind for Metheny, will feature personal and fan favorites from his nearly 50 year career.
Thursday, March 28
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions | Thursday, March 28 | 10-11 a.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | $0-$12 | Enjoy a guided tour as you dive deeper into exploration of topics related to the exhibits + their connections to the Upcountry.
Live Music: L.C. Branch | Thursday, March 28 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Gather Greenville, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free entry | Spend an evening with soulful singer L.C. Branch + grab a snack and a drink.
Friday, March 29
Pint and Pies | Friday, March 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B118, Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy live music from local musician Will Shirley + grab a one-topping pizza and a pint for $20.
“Trouble in Mind” | Friday, March 29-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville | $35-$40 | Set during rehearsals for a major Broadway production, “TROUBLE IN MIND” portrays a Black actress navigating career struggles, and explores racism, identity, and ego in New York theatre.*
Saturday, March 30
Kat Williams: The Dark Matter Tour | Saturday, March 30 | 8 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $59-$125 | Get ready to laugh with this Emmy Award-winning comedian.
Add to cal: Greenville Technical College’s upcoming open houses
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As a regionally accredited institution, Greenville Technical College makes it easy to transfer credits to four-year colleges and universities. | Photo provided by Greenville Technical College
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your career to the next level, Greenville Technical College has got you covered. From culinary arts and paralegal studies to advanced manufacturing, engineering technology, and more, there are plenty of options to explore.
Paralegal Open House | Tuesday, April 16, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. | Learn more about a career in the Paralegal profession and future employment opportunities.
Culinary Arts Spring Open House | Friday, April 19, 9-11 a.m. | Taste, tour, and enjoy a visit to the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas.
We have some stecca-tacular news. The Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is opening Swamp Mart, a grab-and-go version of the OG store. Head to the Wells Fargo building on Main Street from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and save us a bite.
Development
The Chanticleer Course (Greenville Country Club’s golf course) will be fully moved into city limits after Greenville City Council approved the annexation at its March 25 meeting. The areas around 500 Garden Trail + West Castle Drive along Club Forest Lane will be annexed. (Greenville Journal)
Show
Pete Davidson loved Greenville so much, he’s coming back. After his sold-out Prehab Tour stop earlier this month, the SNL star added two shows tomorrow, March 28 + Friday, March 29. Once again, tickets sold out within hours.
Number
140. That’s how many new jobs will be created at the Publix Super Market coming soon to Mauldin. The store will be located at The Shops at Arden Woods at the corner of Fork Shoals and Ashmore Bridge roads + you can start shopping in fall 2025. (Greenville News)
Edu
Goodwill Industries of the Upstate and Midlands SC is opening a tech academy in Greenville +Columbia. Classes will be taught by STEM-U, a company that “specializes in connecting partners to science, technology, engineering, and math” and will be held at Goodwill’s Youth and Family Services Center. Sign up for a class. (Greenville Journal)
Fun Fact
What do Venus, Jupiter, and the Devil’s Comet (a comet that only passes the earth every 71 years) all have in common? They’ll all be visible during the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. SC will only experience a partial eclipse, you should still protect your eyes with eclipse glasses. (Greenville News)
Asked
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re sharing your questions about colon health, colorectal cancer, and screening options with Prisma Health colon health experts. (Think: Are there symptoms to watch out for? Who is most at risk for colorectal cancer?) Submit your questions for our next edition of Prisma Health On Call.*
Health
You know it, you love it. Caffeine is being added to lots of things these days, and there seems to be a coffee shop on every corner — but how does caffeine affect your health? Learn the pros and cons of caffeine from physicians.*
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Don’t forget your shopping list. | Photo by Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery
Did you accidentally (or on purpose) wait until the last minute to do your holiday grocery shopping? The Greenville News put together a list of grocery stores that will be open + closed on Easter Sunday, March 31 in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson.
If you’ve never been to Greenville Fashion Week, I highly recommend it. The runway show is spectacular, the drinks are delicious, and the company is top-tier.
I’m still friends with people I met there 3+ years ago.
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