Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life
It’s almost time to shine the spotlight on Dad. Whether they were helping us with our sixth-grade homework or passing down life advice, our father figures influenced us in their own wonderful ways. So, how do we say thanks?
If you’re after something extra + a bit more personalized, we’ve unearthed a selection of gems to gift the father figure in your life. Bonus: Many of these gifts support small businesses.
Is Dad inspiring everyone with their fitness game? Aesthetic Built’s collection is both functional and stylish — the Perfect Muscle Scallop Tee is suitable for lifting weights, going for a run, practicing yoga, or simply wearing something comfortable that boasts their upper body physique.
BMW Charity Pro-Am Junior Golf Clinics | Monday, June 3 | 4-7:45 p.m. | Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd., Greer | Free | Junior golfers can hit the green for a free golf clinic with First Tee of The Upstate presented by Pacolet Milliken.
Open Mic Night | Monday, June 3 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Smileys on the Roxx, 734 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Dust off your busking shoes and try your hand at open mic night.
Tuesday, June 4
Plant Party | Tuesday, June 4 | 6-8 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Bring your propagated plants to TR Tap for a plant swap + shop at one of the pop-ups.
The Traveling She Shed’s June Craft Night | Tuesday, June 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing, 115 Welborn St., Ste. A, Greenville | $40 | Make a make a patriotic farmhouse rag wreath while you sip on a beer.
Wednesday, June 5
Terra Rouge + Easton Wines Dinner | Wednesday, June 5 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen and Market, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | $145 | Enjoy a five-course dinner paired with wines from one of the World’s Top 100 Wineries.
21 Savage: American Dream Tour | Wednesday, June 5 | 7 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | $29.50-$129.50 | Spend an evening listening to Good Good music from this rapper.
If you hear a loud noise, it’s us screaming about how cute they are. | Photo by the City of Greenville
The Greenville Zoo just got a lot foxier. On April 23, the resident foxes — Lily and Otis — had three female kits, aka adorable baby foxes. These new furry friends will make their zoo debut in the next few weeks.
News Notes
Real Estate
If you’re scrolling like we are on Mansion Monday, this $12,000,682 lakefront listing on Keowee may catch your eye. With six bedrooms, seven full baths, a wine cellar, a lakeside pool + spa (with a cabana), an outdoor kitchen, and a bonfire pit at the lake’s edge, we can’t think of a better spot to spend the summer.
Try This
Get jazzy. The City of Greenville is still looking for volunteers for the Greenville Jazz Festival, taking place this Friday, June 7 + Saturday, June 8. Volunteers get a free t-shirt and a sheet of tickets for every shift. That’s music to our ears.
Number
$34,400. That’s how much the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation — a charity branch focused on fighting childhood hunger — donated to 18 local nonprofits. The foundation donated to a total of 250 organizations across 10 states. Check out the list. (Greenville Journal)
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)’s 100th anniversary is next year (it doesn’t look a day over 21, in our opinion), and it’s celebrating with a calendar photography contest. ReWa is looking for photos from you that “showcase the beauty and significance of water in Upstate South Carolina.” Peek the criteria + how to enter.
State
Our friends at the Greenville News asked their readers to vote on the 10 best beaches in SC, and the winner is… drum roll, please… Pawleys Island. Lucky for you, we have a road trip guide to help you plan your next Hammock Coast visit. Did your favorite SC beach make the list?
Biz
What do home remodeling plans, Bar/MCATs prep, writing a sermon, and internet outages all have in common? They’re all reasons people use Endeavor’s Day Passes. For $30, enjoy quiet workspaces, fast Wi-Fi, an executive gym, and bottomless coffee Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (walk-ins are welcome). Learn more.*
Plan Ahead
Live
Summer activities for every Greenvillian
It’s gonna be a bright sunflower day. | Photo provided by Denver Downs
It’s a brand new month, and we’re highlighting a few must-do events to prevent you from getting a case of FOMO.
Seasonal
SC Sunflower Fest | Weekends Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 30 | Times vary| Denver Downs, 1515 Denver Rd., Anderson | Pick your own sunflowers, pet some friendly farm animals, and enjoy live music at this annual festival.
Live music
Greenville Jazz Fest | Friday, June 7-Saturday, June 8 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville, Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Greenville Jazz Fest will feature music and food to inspire festival visitors to learn and love jazz music.
21+
Greenville Mimosa Festival | Saturday, June 8 | 1-5 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $50-$65 | Sip on mimosas, brunch punch, and beer + wine while you enjoy live music.
Craving even more summer fun? Click below for our full, fun-filled list of summer events.
Summer slides for Father’s Day. The OOFOS slides are easy to slip on and engineered to reduce stress on feet, joints, and back, so they’re perfect for Dad. Bonus: Grab a pair for yourself.
I saw “Assassins” over the weekend at The Warehouse Theatre and it was amazing. Who knew a dark-comedy musical about famous assassins could be so fun? I guess Stephen Sondheim did.Get tickets before the show closes on Sunday, June 23.
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