1. (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art | Check out this featured summer exhibition presented in partnership with Art Bridges.
2. Morning Blend: A Jazz, Soul, and Coffee Series | Sip, relax, and groove into your day, Wednesday mornings in June.
3. Yoga on the Plaza | Morning and evening sessions are scheduled throughout the summer on Boyd Plaza.
4. Daily activities | Think: scavenger hunts, art boards, kid-friendly totes, and more. The museum has also refreshed its all-ages interactive space, The Cross Hatch, with new art and hands-on activities.
5. Tours | Go on a guided tour of the CMA Collection, exhibitions, and more. We’re marking our calendars (and brushing up on Duolingo) for the Bastille Day tour in French with Dr. Frank Martin.
6. Plaza Pop-Ins | These family-friendly daytime programs will be offered in July and August, featuring story time, tours of (Un)Settled, scavenger hunts, art projects, opportunities to build with the big blue blocks, and more.
   
   • Party in the U.S.A. | Tuesdays, July 9 and 22 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
   • Getting Crafty | Monday, August 5, and Thursday, August 22 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
7. Read With Art: Silent Book Club at the CMA | Bring along your current book to read among art and new friends on June 27 + July 20.
8. The CMA Collection | Tip: It’s constantly changing, so there’s always something new to see.
   
   And keep an eye on the CMA’s website and socials for more details on these upcoming offerings:
   
   
9. Plein Air on Boyd Plaza | Starting in July, morning painting and drawing sessions led by About Face Drawing Group will be held al fresco on Boyd Plaza.
10. Art in Focus | Love a deep dive into a piece of art? This series of spotlight talks explores themes found in an individual artwork on view, led by fine arts experts like Dr. Anna Swartwood House.

• Summer Adventure | Wednesday, June 5-Saturday, July 27 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $14-$15 | See the “Here Be Dragons” exhibit, get up close and personal with hundreds of butterflies, pet a sting ray, or get an autograph from one of the celebs in town for the BMW Charity Pro Am.
• Irish Music Session | Wednesday, June 5 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Pub for What Ales You, 105 New Plaza Dr., Greenville | Free entry | Spend the evening with a gathering of acoustic musicians sharing Irish-traditional music.

• Pasión Latin Dance Nights | Thursday, June 6 | 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Social Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Learn how to dance the Salsa with lessons from Salsa Greenville + grab a drink and a bite.

• Cappuccino Vibes | Friday, June 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino and Van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., Ste. 112, Greenville | $40 | Have a latte fun as you paint a cup of joe — you can bring your own photo inspiration or choose a provided photo.
• “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Live Shadow Cast | Friday, June 7-Saturday, June 8 | Times vary | Paper Moon Studios, 2415 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville | $25 | Shiver with anticipation during an interactive, live shadow cast of this cult classic movie.

• PRIDE Rooftop Garden Party | Saturday, June 8 | 6-10 p.m. | Juniper, 315 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Get ready to groove to beats, sip on signature cocktails, and indulge in an array of surprises throughout the night — must be 21+.

What we tried:

• The Greenville County School’s Board of Trustees approved a $922 million budget that will take effect on Monday, July 1 for fiscal year 2025. Greenville County businesses, rentals, and personal property (think: vehicles and boats) will see a tax increase to accommodate the budget. (Greenville Journal)

• The Swamp Rabbit Hockey team announced its schedule for the season. Don your orange jersey, grab a snack from The Well, and get ready for hockey starting in October.

• $155,000. That’s how much Duke Energy awarded in grants to 11 Upstate governments + nonprofits. The grants were for emergency preparedness and storm resiliency and contributed to a total of $500,000 given to 33 nonprofits across the state. (Greenville Journal)

• There’s nothing sour about this. East Riverside Park — located at 1155 S. Suber Rd. in Greer — will soon be home to 18 new pickleball courts. Follow Greenville County Recreation on social media for updates.

• Looking for ways to get involved in Greenville? Consider volunteering for this week’s Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive + Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays. The city is looking for beer servers, ticket and wristband sellers, and wristband helpers.

• The Peace Center announced two new concerts for the year. Acoustic guitarists Leo Kottke and Julian Lage will be in Greenville on Wednesday, Aug. 21 + R&B singer and songwriter Leela James will perform on Wednesday, Nov. 6. General tickets for both will go on sale this Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m.

• Reminder: You have 25 more days to read our Q2 GVLtoday Book Club book, “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston. Not part of our book club yet? You can sign up anytime.

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