The latest plans

• If left as is — it would take 2.5 minutes to travel from Karen Drive to White Oak Drive.
• With these proposed changes — it’s estimated that time would increase to about 3 minutes.

• More landscaping
• Higher-visibility, signalized crosswalks
• Protected bike lanes
• Wide sidewalks

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• Greenville Greek Festival | Friday, May 17-Sunday, May 19 | Times vary | St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 406 N. Academy St., Greenville | $3 | Be “Greek for a Day” at this annual festival featuring Greek food, Greek music, Greek dancing, and family fun.
• Karaoke on the Big Stage | Friday, May 17 | 6-9 p.m. | BridgeWay Station, 616 Bridgeway Blvd., Simpsonville | Free entry | Showcase your singing talent or cheer on your friends.
• Greenville Drive vs. Winston-Salem Dash | Friday, May 17 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $8-25 | It’s Pirate Night and Lima One Night at Fluor Field — and stick around for post-game fireworks.*

• The Hartness Farmstand | Saturday, May 18-Saturday, Sept. 28 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Village Center at Hartness, 2000 Society St., Greenville | Free entry | Shop this weekly farmstand from Hartness’ on-site farm.
• Tunes in the Park | Saturday, May 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues is taking the stage for this outdoor concert.
• Saturdays on the District | Saturday, May 18 | 5-7 p.m. | District 356, 356 Field St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy inflatable games, live music, face painting, balloon artists, Belladina’s Pizza, Clare’s Creamery, and more before catching the Drive game.*

• Malcolm X Fest | Sunday, May 19 | 12-7 p.m. | Cleveland Park, 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy food, live music, dance, martial arts, exhibits, children’s activities, art, and local vendors.
• Carolina Slam Tour | Sunday, May 19 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $10 | Meet The Carolina Regional Team Slam, a high-energy poetry group featuring voices from across the Carolinas.
• Greenville Drive vs. Winston-Salem Dash | Sunday, May 19 | 3 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $8-25 | Stick around after the game for your chance to cross home plate, kids — it’s BCBSSC Kids Run the Bases.*

• 342 apartments
• A parking garage with 363 spaces
• 12,000 sqft for restaurants, retail, and art studios
• A public plaza at the corner of North Church Street + Beattie Place

• Getting the architectural plans approved this summer
• Applying for permitting in late fall or early winter
• Starting construction late this year or early next year

• Don’t put your cowboy boots away. With the closure of Blind Horse Saloon, Pirate Cowboy Line Dancing is moving to The Foundry on Wednesday nights. The music venue located at Judson Mill says it’s adding a new wooden dance floor + hopes to “carry on (Blind Horse’s) legacy.”

• Chef Dayna Lee of Comal 864 is making her Food Network debut on Thursday, May 30 at 9 p.m. She’ll enter the “Beat Bobby Flay” arena to take on Chef Enrique Lozano from El Paso, TX. Judges Eddie Jackson (chef and former NFL player) + Poppy Harlow (CNN journalist) will choose which chef makes their signature dish against Chef Bobby Flay.

• Big Dave’s All-American BBQ — located at 1193 W. Faris Rd. — closed after two years in business saying it has “faced many challenges recently.” You’ll still be able to get a taste as it reopens its food truck + continues catering services.

• Bridge City Coffee is teasing a new location. We don’t know when or where, but they say “soon” + tagged Parkside Pediatrics in the post. If you have any guesses based on those very limited clues, drop them on this Instagram post.

• Did you know there’s a new spa under M. Judson where River Falls used to be? We took you inside The Altar Spa for a sneak peek of the luxurious space.

• Speaking of spas, where are you headed for some rest and relaxation in and around Greenville? Share your favorite spas across the Upstate.

• The new Camperdown mural is all that jazz. It highlights the upcoming Greenville Jazz Fest, and, ICYMI, the lineup for the festival taking over downtown Friday, June 7 + Saturday, June 8 dropped this week.

• Artisphere hosted its annual VIP party at Judson Mill to kick off last weekend’s festival. From indulging in bites from Table 301 + Rick Erwins to dancing the night away to Fly Fidelity, scroll through the gallery of photos from TOWN Magazine.

• Planning a trip to the northeast? Avelo Airlines now offers convenient nonstop flights to Manchester, NH (read: a quick trip to Boston), and Rochester, NY, along with their current service to New Haven, CT. Enjoy affordable fares and a smooth travel experience when you book your next trip with Avelo Airlines.*

• Hey home sellers — did you know that foundation-related issues are a top reason real estate deals fall through? For a limited time, you can schedule a free pre-listing inspection with Crawlspace Medic to find out if anything could get flagged in your crawl space or basement.*

• Imagine waking up to the crisp scent of mountain air as sunlight gently filters through the forest’s canopy. AutoCamp Asheville invites you to experience the great outdoors in unparalleled comfort (think: Airstream suites, cabins with fire pits, and premium tents with spa-inspired bathrooms). Book early for the best rates.*

• Scuffs on your hardwood floors? Try a sock or clean tennis ball (you read that right) to remove small marks. For larger ones, the experts at Two Maids of Greenville suggest gently rubbing with baking soda on a damp cloth. Need help cleaning your floors? Call 864-626-3343 to book.*

• Ah, the art of the balance transfer. This card offers not one, not six, but 18 months of 0% intro APR on balance transfers, giving you nearly two years to save big. (Plus, you can earn 2% cash back on purchases with no annual fee.) Learn more and apply.*