Don’t let shopping for the mother figure in your life feel like a daunting task. Check out our favorite small biz items to show your appreciation for the mom(s) in your life.
For the nature lover
Explore the outdoors in style with a wide array of sunnies from Rheos.
Keep the mom in your life hydrated with an insulated tumbler from Pirani.
Enjoy mornings on the front porch with outdoor furniture pieces from Palmetto Craft.
Dollar Drink Night| Thursday, April 25 | 6 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $8-$20 | Play trivia in the 500 Club as you sip on dollar fountain drinks, $2 Miller Lites, $3 Happy Thursdays, and $4 SweetWater 420s.
Mill Village Farms Culinary Concert| Thursday, April 25 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Hotel Hartness, 120 Halston Ave., Greenville | $175 | Sip on a signature cocktail made with local VICARIO liqueurs + indulge in a tasting with wine pairing from Chefs Taner Marino and Kyle Swartzendruber.
Friday, April 26
“The Spongebob Musical” | Friday, April 26-Sunday, May 19 | Times vary | South Carolina, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $25 | This show, based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, features songs by artists like Cyndi Lauper and Panic! At The Disco.
Gingham Swing ‘Em Country Dance | Friday, April 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Landmark Hall, 156 Landmark Dr., Taylors | $11-$89 | Arrive early to learn the “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “Cowboy Cha Cha” before dancing the night away.
Saturday, April 27
Urban Sketching Workshop | Saturday, April 27 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Truphae, 550 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | $25 | Greenville-based artist and illustrator Matt Andrews leads an entry-level introduction to urban sketching where participants sketch on location.
GVL Roller Derby Double Header | Saturday, April 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Pavilion Recreation Complex, 400 Scottswood Rd., Taylors | $12 | Greenville Roller Derby’s teams will face the Blue Ridge Roller Derby Y’all Stars at 5 p.m. + Blue Ridge Roller Derby Retrogrades at 7 p.m.
Greenville Triumph vs Richmond Kickers| Saturday, April 27 | 7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $15-$33 | Cheer on the local football team as they take on their League One cup competitor.
Over the last ~20 years, ketamine has been studied in the mental health field as a potential alternative to antidepressants and other medications. | Photo provided by MindWell Health
Originally used in medical settings for its anesthetic and pain-relieving properties, ketamine usage has grown in popularity as an alternative treatment for mental health conditions.
We’ve brought in the experts from MindWell Health, a local, comprehensive mental healthcare facility, to talk us through five facts about ketamine and its potential mental health effects.
*†Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. GVLtoday advises consumers to consult a physician before trying new products and to always read a company’s and/or product’s full terms and conditions. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by GVLtoday.
The Greenville Cycling Classic. Road closures begin downtown at noon today with races beginning at 3:15 p.m. Notable race times include the 5:15 p.m. ride with the Tour de France Legends, the 6:55 women’s pro race + the 8:05 p.m. men’s pro race.
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15.3 miles. That’s how long of a detour some Upstate drivers may experience as the SC Department of Transportation repairs the bridge over the South Saluda River on Highway 288. A public meeting about the project will be held Thursday, May 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Oolenoy Baptist Church. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Closed
EXILE, which has been temporarily closed since March 2022, announced it will not reopen its bar at 9 Anderson St. “We have tried everything within our power to bring our space back to the public,” the post says. “We have held out as long as we could and truly did believe we would be able to reopen.”
Watch
We donut think we can hold in this news any longer. Parlor Doughnuts — located near Clare’s Creamery’s Laurens Road location — will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, May 5. We took you inside for your first sneak peek of the space.
Announced
It’s an Upstate homecoming. Marshall Tucker Band is bringing its “Live on Cloud 9” tour to the Peace Center on Thursday, Aug. 8. Get your tickets tomorrow, April 26, at 10 a.m.
Drink
That’s that me Rick Erwin’s espresso. Choose three of these four flavors — classic, tequila, s’mores, and Irish coffee — to build your own espresso martini flight at Rick Erwin’s for $28. Cheers to this unique new offering.
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“The ultimate city for all to see.” | Photo by James Simpson Photography
This month, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged our readers to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines).
While prose is our newsletter’s bread and butter, it turns out that you all certainly aren’t op-prose-d to verse; we received several creative, intriguing, and beautiful poems that we narrowed down to our top four finalists.
Check out the winning poem:
Winner: “Greenville Feel” by Shananay C.
The city of Greenville, where fun is free, It’s the ultimate city, for all to see. Main Street, Unity Park and a comedy show, Greenville is a special place to go! Fireforge, Flour Field, Jones Oyster, and Greer, Joining in community for food and beer. Coffee Underground, Swamp Rabbit and runway frills , Euphoria and fun are all the thrills. Bike the trail or see a Peace Center play Greenville is a fan favorite every day.
Congratulations, Shananay. Please email us so we can get you your prize.
It’s shaping up to be another busy weekend in Greenville. On Saturday, I’m planning to hit up Indie Bookstore Day at M. Judson before making my way to the Pickens Azalea Festival + will wrap up with the Copa de la Diversión game at Fluor Field. Sunday I have my final dance competition of the season. You read that right. If you’re a dancer over the age of 18 who wants to join our team at Greenville Dance Company, we’re hosting auditions for next season on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m.
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