April 12, 2024

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Today’s Forecast

67º | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:01 a.m. | Sunset 8:00 p.m.

Downtown has gone to the dogs

Two cocker spaniels wearing Mutt Strut bandanas.

If your mutt doesn’t want to strut, you can always watch. | Photo by Greenville Humane Society

Mutt Strut your stuff. The Papa Johns Mutt Strut is coming pup on Saturday, April 27 at 8:30 a.m.

What is the Mutt Strut?

People and their pups will parade proudly through downtown for a two mile run (or walk, if you prefer) benefiting the Greenville Humane Society.

What else is there to do?

The streets will be filled with activities like live music, caricature artists and face painters, and free pizza from Papa Johns. After the race, there will be a Mutt Market Festival + an after pawty.
You can register for the race until Friday, April 26 for $40 per person.

You can also donate through the Greenville Humane Society.

How can I help?

If you have a mutt that doesn’t want to strut, you can volunteer at the event. The Mutt Strut is currently looking for folks to put up “no parking” signs, be a water distributor, and take over the extra-fun job of “poop patrol.” Wonder what that means.

Looking for places for you and your furry friend to hand out in Greenville? Click below for our list of dog-friendly places.

Woof, there it is

Asked

If Greenville was a dog breed, what breed would it be? Bonus points if you tell us why.

Get yapping

Events

Friday, April 12

Pints and Pies | Friday, April 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B118, Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy live music with Mike Ferrell, cold beers, and wood-fired pizza.
Green Tie Gala | Friday, April 12 | 6-10 p.m. | Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville | $175-$3,000 | Wear your green and attend this fundraising event to support the Greenville Zoo where you’ll meet ambassador animals, sip on cocktails, and bid in a silent auction.

Saturday, April 13

Move, Meditate, and Mingle | Saturday, April 13 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Unity Flow Yoga Studio Greenville, 1015 Lowndes Hill Rd., Greenville | Free | Get your flow on with yoga and guided meditation followed by Scouts Doughnuts — donation requested.
Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs | Saturday, April 13 | 2 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $34-$109 | Catch the famous basketball team as they stop in Greenville.

Sunday, April 14

Putterball Tournament | Sunday, April 14 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Greenville Beer Exchange, 7 S. Laurens St., Ste. A, Greenville | Free entry | Compete for prizes + bragging rights with putterball, where putt-putt meets beer pong.
Shop Small Spring Market | Sunday, April 14 | 1-4 p.m. | The Junction at Downtown Airport, 301 Airport Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Stop by the Junction at Downtown Airport to support local small business owners and artisans.

Friday, April 19

Greenville Technical College Culinary Arts Open House | Friday, April 19 | 9-11 a.m. | Greenville Technical College - Northwest Campus, 8109 White Horse Rd., Greenville | Turn your culinary passion into a career: Attend Greenville Technical College’s Culinary Arts open house to learn how to get started.*

Wednesday, May 1

Poverty, by Greenville | Wednesday, May 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Peace Center, 101 West Broad St., Greenville | $29-$39 | Featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Matthew Desmond, “Poverty, By Greenville” explores groundbreaking research on the complexities of poverty and highlights bold strategies to address them.*

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News Notes

Announced

It’s Broadway, baby. The Peace Center announced its 2024-2025 season. Catch fan-favorites like “The Lion King” and “Hamilton” among newer titles like “Back to the Future: The Musical” and “Shucked.”

Travel

Did your boots stop working? We sure hope not because Southwest Airlines is bringing back direct flights to Nashville from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport starting in June. If you need help planning your perfect weekend in Music City, check out our friends at NASHtoday.

Watch

Greenville-based independent filmmaker Chris White shot a short film music video with former SNL star Fred Armisen in Camperdown Plaza. The story follows Armisen seeking “community during post-pandemic loneliness.” You can catch the video at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg on Friday, April 19. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Learn

The City of Greenville + Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union are teaming up to offer free workshops at the West Greenville Community Center. Learn how to get a good deal on your car, improve your credit score, and protect yourself against identity theft. Did we mention dinner is included?

Today Is

Tonight is “Fan Appreciation Night” at the Greenville Drive. Enjoy giveaways including merchandise, future ticket vouchers, and special gifts + feast your eyes on the first Friday Night Fireworks of the season.

Pets

Looking for something to do with your four-legged friends on Sunday? Head to Bark in the Park — presented by Noble Dog Hotel — at Fluor Field at the West End. After the Greenville Drive game, dogs + kids will be invited to the field to run the bases.

History

At tomorrow’s Greenville Drive Game against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, celebrate the legacy of the Greenville Black Spinners — Greenville’s Negro League team from the 1920s — with the King Legacy HBCU College Fair set up along the concourse. Network with representatives from 30 HBCUs, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and entertainment.

Drink

With the help of Double Stamp Brewery, Jianna now has its own pilsner. Make a reservation, grab some pasta, and sip on this new cold local brew.

Arts

Calling all Prince fans — this one’s for you. Witness lead singer Marshall Charloff’s uncanny portrayal of Prince with The Purple Xperience at the Newberry Opera House, on Saturday, May 4, at 8 p.m. Bonus: Dress as Prince or one of his songs to win a prize. Snag tickets.*

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Outdoors

Park it

We’re falling for Greenville’s parks. | Photo via @james_simpson_photgraphy

Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kiddos or to decompress with some off-screen time, The City of Greenville and Greenville County feature 90+ parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy.

Ready to plan your trip to the park? Grab your shades and trusty water bottle — here are some of Greenville’s best:

Family parks

Cleveland Park, 150 Cleveland Park Dr.

In 1922, this park’s namesake — The Cleveland Family — donated 122 acres of land on the Reedy River. This park has entertainment for the entire family.

Dog parks

Edgewood Bark Park, 107 Meadow Wood Dr.

This Edgewood Church park will have your dog singing (or howling) “Wide Open Spaces” with its large, open field.

Sports parks

Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park, 406 West Ave.

This complex pays homage to baseball player and Greenville native + the mill leagues that once played on the ball field during Greenville’s textile heyday.

25+ more parks

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

From the editor

Speaking of parks, did you hear that the Rock Quarry Garden got some new fishy friends? You know we had to go say “hi” to them.

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