05.29.2024

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♫ It’s summer music to our ears

Music by the lake returns to Furman for the summer

The 50-year tradition continues for summer 2024. | Photo by Furman University

What time is it? Summertime. The kickoff of “Sounds of Summer,” Furman’s free lakeside concert series, is this Thursday, May 30. Bring a chair or a picnic blanket, and get ready for a variety of genres all summer long.

All shows take place Thursdays at 7:30 p.m rain or shine (moving into McAlister Auditorium in the event of inclement weather):

Lakeside Concert Band | May 30 | This ensemble is directed by Sue Samuels and will perform throughout the summer.

Carolina Youth Symphony | June 6 | This orchestra of talented Upstate kids will take the stage.

Poinsett Winds | June 13 | Furman alumni and faculty make up this ensemble.

The Greenville Jazz Collective | June 20 | The Big Band hits the stage for a night of jazz tunes.

Greenville Chorale with the Lakeside Concert Band | June 27 | Enjoy a professional fireworks display as you listen to the 18th annual patriotic lakeside band concert.

Lakeside Concert Band with PaintJam | July 4 | Celebrate the Fourth of July with a speed-painting concert.

Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble | July 11 | Another Upstate Big Band brings its jazz stylings to Furman.

Matt Olson Jazz Quartet | July 18 | Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone at Furman takes the stage with his quartet.

The Foothills Brass Band with the Lakeside Concert Band | July 25 | Many of these musicians are music educators, from the elementary to the college level.

Lakeside Concert Band | Aug. 1 | Bid farewell to this summer series the same way we started, with a concert by the Lakeside Concert Band.

Are you looking for other concert series and events to add to your summer bucket list? We have you covered at the button below.

☀️ Pack your summer calendar

Events

Wednesday, May 29

Still Life Drawing Class | Wednesday, May 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Studio43 Creative Art Space, 3180 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | $45 | Unleash your creativity and relax while sketching objects.
Learn the Shag | Wednesday, May 29 | 6 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment, 822 Congaree Rd., Greenville | $0-$10 | Join the Carolina Shag Club for a beginner dance class at 6 p.m. and an intermediate class at 6:40 p.m. before a free social dance for dancers of all skill levels.
Greenville Drive vs. Rome Emperors | Wednesday, May 29 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $8-25 | Gates open at 6 p.m. for a great night of Drive baseball + GCS Employee Appreciation Night.*
Wings in the Air | Wednesday, May 29 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St., Greenville | $0-$19 | Explore the world of aviation and travel with a visit to TCMU’s newest exhibit “Wings in the Air”.*

Thursday, May 30

BridgeWay Farmers Market | Thursday, May 30 | 4-8 p.m. | BridgeWay Station, 1000 Via Corso Ave., Simpsonville | Free entry | Explore booths with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, and artisan cheeses all sourced from local growers and creators.
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive benefitting Metropolitan Arts Council | Thursday, May 30 | 5:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate Friday Jr. with live music, food from a local vendor, and drinks.

Friday, May 31

Strawberry Festival | Friday, May 31 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate all things strawberry with new strawberry menu items, berry beers on tap, samples from vendors, a visit from the Honest Scoop ice cream truck + tunes from DJ Shane.
Bollywood at Sunset | Friday, May 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free entry | Join Upstate International + the Indian Association of Greenville for a night of music and dancing.

Saturday, June 1

Float-a-Palooza | Saturday, June 1 | 12-6 p.m. | Saluda Lake Landing, 605 Motor Boat Club Rd., Greenville | $15-$25 | Grab your tubes and get ready to float the day away on the tranquil waters of Saluda Lake.
Anniversary Party | Saturday, June 1 | 12-11:30 p.m. | Hoppin’ Greenville, 120 North Markley St., Ste. 202, Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate four years of Hoppin’ with giveaways, DJs, pizza from Todaro’s, and a cornhole tournament.

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Theatre

Events

Don’t miss this killer show at The Warehouse Theatre

Presented by The Warehouse Theatre

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K. Ray Jones as Charles Guiteau, Kelly Davis as Sara Jane Moore, Aaron Brakefield as John Wilkes Booth, and Matt Giles as The Balladeer/Proprietor in “Assassins” at The Warehouse Theatre. | Photo by Will Crooks

Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” is coming to The Warehouse Theatre May 31-June 23, riffing through the lives of nine infamous men and women — from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald to Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme. Three guesses as to what they all have in common...

The stories of our country’s most notorious assassins intersect in unexpected ways in this Tony Award-winning musical, creating a powerful, funny, yet unnerving look at some of the most shocking and unforgettable moments in US history.

Details, showtimes, and tickets this way

News Notes

Ranked

No. 3. That’s where Greenville ranked on Southern Living’s list of “The 15 Friendliest Cities In The South.” The publication writes, “A leisurely bike ride along the Swamp Rabbit Trail (with a stop for a treat at Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery) could turn even the deepest of frowns upside down.”

Opening

Drive-thru coffee concept Clutch Coffee Bar is opening a second Upstate location at 2407 E. North St. (formerly Liquid Highway) on Saturday, June 15. If you can’t wait for a taste, swing by the Taylors location at 3009 Wade Hampton Blvd.

Coming Soon

Speaking of coffee news, we now know where Bridge City Coffee’s new location is headed: Reidville Road in Spartanburg (in collaboration with Parkside Pediatrics). The shop expects to open one week from today on June 5. (Upstate Business Journal)

Plan Ahead

Save the date for the City of Greenville’s third annual Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19. Festivities kick off at 9:30 a.m. with a parade from Falls Park along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail to Unity Park where there will be a panel discussion + performances.

Drink

Cheers. Daydrinkers — located at 2903 Old Buncombe Rd. — will soon serve beer and wine, with a focus on local beverages. With the new menu additions, the shop will also extend its hours and remain open until 6 p.m. (Upstate Business Journal)

Eat

Swordfish Cocktail Club will host its first Ramen Night on Monday, June 3. A $21 ticket reserves your spot and a bowl of ramen + sake, beer, and cocktail pairings will be available to purchase during the event. Ramen calm and secure your seat.

Asked

Do you have the best backyard on the block? We want to see it for our seasonal Curb Appeal contest. Share your photos with us for a chance to win $20 to Six & Main.

Watch

Sleeping well helps you function during the day — but it’s also important to your overall health. To round out Better Sleep Month, hear from the experts on how to improve your sleeping habits.*

Home

Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

Shop

Cozy Earth’s best-selling bamboo viscose sheets — featured on Oprah’s 2018 Favorite Things list — are temperature-regulating and keep you cool on even the hottest summer nights.*

List

Meet 60+ Upstate startups

The list celebrates new business in Greenville and beyond. | Photo by James Simpson

Meet Upstate Upstarts, a new list by VentureSouth — a Greenville-based investment firm — that hopes to raise the profile of “rising tech stars” and “groundbreaking startups” in our area to foster “a vibrant tech community in the Upstate of South Carolina.”

The inaugural Upstate Upstarts list features 60+ local companies and serves as a platform for investment opportunities + collaboration. This helps entrepreneurs, investors, and members of the startup community to support early-stage companies.

Click the button below to see who made the list + submit your startup for future inclusion.

Explore the full list

The Buy

Handcrafted candles. Transport yourself to the breathtaking landscapes and scents of your favorite National Parks with scents from The Roosevelts Candle Co.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

I’m excited to have a very busy summer calendar between things happening here in Greenville + my travel plans. If you’re hitting the road (or the skies) this summer, remember to check out our newsletters in ~25 cities across the US. The way you turn to us for the best food, activities, events (and more) in Greenville is what our fellow City Editor friends provide in our other cities. Happy traveling.

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