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A Message From Our Team

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We can’t thank our readers enough for contributing to our fundraising goal. We’re just ~$1,000 away from our goal of $12,000 — and our fundraising campaign ends tonight. Help us by giving today and supporting our free, unbiased approach to local journalism. We promise, this is the last time this year we’ll bother you about donations.
 

⛳ Greenville goes pro

What to expect at the 2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am

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The annual tournament is from today, June 2 to Sunday, June 8. | Photo by BMW Charity Pro-Am
We have something for you to look fore-ward to. The 2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am — happening Monday, June 3 through Sunday, June 9 — announced its celebrity lineup, special events, golf intensives, and how to volunteer.

You can expect celebrities familiar with the Pro-Am like:
  • Canelo Alvarez
  • Brian Baumgartner
  • Andy Buckley
  • Michael Collins
  • Seth Curry
Plus new celebrities like:
  • Brice Butler
  • Ryan Leaf
  • Phillip Phillips — including a VIP concert
  • Ben Rector
  • Vince Young
Check out the entire lineup.

Special events

Partake in events like:

Junior Golf Clinic with First Tee of the Upstate presented by Pacolet Milliken | Various dates | Free | Junior golfers of all skill levels can partake in clinics for Spanish speakers, individuals with autism, and girls — registration required.

Career Fair | Friday, June 7 | Free entry | Peruse this job fair presented by AFL.

BMW 30 Year Anniversary Celebration + Concert | Friday, June 7 | $500 | Spend an evening dining on food and sipping drinks while listening to live music from Steel Toe Stiletto.

Military and First-Responders Day | Saturday, June 8 | Free entry | Red, white, and blue attire is encouraged as you honor this special group of people.

Where does the money go?

The funds raised through the Pro-Am will benefit eight charities. Peek at the list.

How to volunteer

Each year, the Pro-Am needs ~800 volunteers, and the perks are really cool. Interested in volunteering? Fill out this form and check out the full list of perks. We’ll give you a teaser:
  • A cap or visor
  • Two guest credentials good for all days at both courses
  • A commemorative pin
  • Access to a number of tournament volunteer appreciation events
Tickets are still available for the Thursday and Friday events, so let’s par-tee.
YMCA of Greenville
 
Events
Friday, May 10
  • Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Main Street, Greenville | Free entry | Shop 140 artists + enjoy crafts, food, live painting, and street performers.
  • Brewery Tour | Friday, May 10 | 5-6 p.m. | Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | $20 | Embark on an hour-long tour with Other Lands master brewer + learn about the art and science of the beer brewing process.
  • Greenville Drive vs. the Hickory Crawdads | Friday, May 10 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8-25 | Enjoy Trading Card Night, and stick around for post-game fireworks.*
Saturday, May 11
  • SPARKED Permanent Jewelry Pop Up | Saturday, May 11 | 10-11 a.m. | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor, 403 Augusta St., Greenville | Price of purchase | Level up your jewelry game with a custom fit chain — there are no clasps so the jewelry will be permanent until you decide to remove it.
  • Yappy Hour | Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Unleashed Dog Bar, 69 Rocky Slope Rd., Greenville | $15 | Celebrate National Pet Week with Meals on Wheels of Greenville at this dog-friendly fundraiser.
  • Saturdays on the District | Saturday, May 11 | 5-7 p.m. | District 356, 356 Field St. | Free | Enjoy inflatable games, live music, face painting, balloon artists, Belladina’s Pizza, Clare’s Creamery, and more before catching the Drive game.*
Sunday, May 12
  • Spring Concert Series | Sunday, May 12 | 2-4 p.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground, 320 Falls St., Ste. G, Greenville | Free entry | Treat mom to games, food, and live music with Spencer Rush.
  • Broadway’s Leading Ladies Mother’s Day Concert | Sunday, May 12 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $75 | Feast your ears on songs from some of the greatest shows on Broadway sung by some of the greatest leading ladies in the Upstate area at this fundraiser.
  • Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Greenville Drive | Sunday, May 12 | 3 p.m. | Fluor Field | $20 | Treat Mom to a ticket to the game, a delicious buffet lunch from the Drive’s Executive Chef, dessert from Clare’s Creamery, and a beautiful carnation hand-delivered by a Drive player.*
Calendar of events here
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Giveaway

Travel and Outdoors

Got the travel bug? Enter our Fly Away Friday Giveaway

Presented by a GVLtoday Partner
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You’re one giveaway entry away from winning BreezePoints towards a trip to Los Angeles, CA, Providence, RI /Boston, Hartford, CT, Tampa, FL, or Orlando, FL. | Photo provided by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Got the travel bug? We’ve got just what you need. We’re launching our first ever Fly Away Friday Giveaway, in partnership with Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport and Breeze Airways.

GVLtoday readers have a chance to win:
  1. 40,000 BreezePoints ($400 value)
  2. Valet parking for up to 10 days
  3. Two passes to the Escape Lounge at GSP
  4. A swag bag
Pick from five new nonstop destinations on Breeze Airways from GSP to use your BreezePoints toward: Los Angeles, CA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; Tampa, FL; or Orlando, FL.

Ready to hit the skies? Enter by opening our survey and answering some questions for us (don’t forget to include your email address + first name/last initial). Psst: Don’t miss the free bonus entry at the end of the survey.

Enter to win by noon on Thursday, May 23.
Wheels up, GVL
News Notes
Number
  • $383,600. That’s the median price of homes being sold in Greenville County in April, a 1.5% increase from April 2023. On average, homes for sale are ~2,217 sqft and cost $181 per square foot. Compare Greenville prices to other cities. (Greenville News)
Coming Soon
  • Half Rooted — a local modern Colombian street food truck — is opening at Rey’s, located at 20 N. Main St.,on Wednesday, May 15. Be sure to follow its social media to stay up to date.
Award
  • We’re blushing flushing. The 2024 Flushies have been announced and the winners include Vintage Now Modern, The Rabbit Hole, and Jones Oyster Co. Check out the full list.
Fun Fact
  • Our friends at the Greenville Journal are celebrating 25 years of being a local media company in Greenville. It isn’t the only company under Community Journals Media Group. You can also check out Upstate Business Journal, TOWN magazine, atHome, Faces of the Upstate, Forces of Philanthropy, and its newest publication — Arts Upstate. (Greenville Journal)
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Edu
  • Meet the ten finalists for Greenville County Schools’ Teacher of the Year, get tips for helping kids + teens learn about budgeting and saving, and more in MoneyClips, Greenville Federal Credit Union’s quarterly newsletter.*
Plan Ahead
  • Don’t miss the Open Studios Retrospective Exhibit happening Friday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the MAC gallery on 16 Augusta St. Enjoy light refreshments and explore creations by 70+ local artists, all crafted at precisely 12x12(x12) inches. Bonus: Preview the gallery this weekend during Artisphere.*
Fun Fact
Wellness
  • Match with a licensed therapist on Betterhelp and talk anytime, anywhere — phone, video, or text. Get 25% off your first month.*
 
Arts

Let’s play “I, Spy”

Let’s play “I, Spy” with the West End mural

GVLtoday West End Mural
Set your sights on Greenville. | Photo via Adam Schrimmer of Blank Canvas Mural Company
I spy with my little eye something colorful. In case you missed it, the Ballard Designs building (aka the old Army Navy Store spot) is now the proud owner of some new artwork. The mural, done by Adam Schrimmer of Blank Canvas Mural Company, features some special West End landmarks. Let’s see if we can spot them all.

We spy with our little eyes:
Did we miss anything? If your eyes spotted something ours didn’t, let us know.
The Buy

The Buy 5.10.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

This bestselling cordless table lamp. No cord means it’s ideal for outdoor lounge areas and patios — the rechargeable battery lasts up to 48 hours per full charge. Snag it in black, antique brass, or brushed nickel.
 
The Wrap
 
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