Celebrating Champions

What’s on the menu?

• The Kickoff — Tito’s with lemon juice, Bloody Mary mix, and a blend of spices
• The Yellow Card – A mid-game “tea” made with gin, vodka, rum, tequila, and sour mix
• The Goalkeeper — Bacardi rum with lime juice and seasonal berries served with mint
• The Clean Sheet — Malibu rum with blue curacao, lemon + lime juices, and pineapple juice

• Exploration Station: Master Gardener Takeover | Thursday, June 20 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | TCMU Greenville, 300 College St., Greenville | $0-$19 | Master gardener Kelly Toadvine will be in the cafe patio teaching gardening tips.

• Rooftop Bar at the Castle’s Grand Opening Party | Friday, June 21 | 7-11 p.m. | BridgeWay Station, 616 Bridgeway Blvd., Simpsonville | $10-$15 | City Market at BridgeWay will host live band Rhythm Jam to mark the opening of its rooftop bar.
• Fittest of South Carolina 2024 | Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | $20-$45 | This fitness convention and competition features three-days of activities.

• Community Pride Brunch | Saturday, June 22 | 12-4 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Proceeds from all mimosas and beermosas + 10% of sales from Coastal Crust Travelers Rest and Yaki Yama will benefit local LGBTQ+ organizations.
• Taste of Urban Wren | Saturday, June 22 | 5 p.m. | Urban Wren Loft, 116 N. Markley St., Ste. 102, Greenville | $125 | Celebrate the past, present, and future of Urban Wren with live music from the Jamie Wright Band, specialty cocktails, and food from the Urban Wren kitchen.

• Methodical Roasting Tour and Cupping | Thursday, June 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Manufactory, 999 Geer Hwy., Travelers Rest | Learn about Methodical’s “farm to cup” roasting facility + finish with a coffee cupping.

• The “penny tax” — a proposed 1% sales tax that could be on your ballot in November — passed a first reading in front of Greenville County Council. A second reading and public hearing will take place next month, and the measure will have to receive final council approval by August 15 to be on the ballot. (Greenville Journal)

• Free People — a popular women’s clothing brand — is coming soon to North Main Street (in the previous Hudson Blake storefront). The store is owned by Urban Outfitters, which also owns Anthropologie located in ONE City Plaza. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Wake up, the Indie Craft Parade lineup just dropped. Explore the ~100 makers coming to Judson Mill on Friday, Aug. 16 + Saturday, Aug. 17.

• Everything Outdoor Fest returns for its second year at the Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville on Saturday, Nov. 2 + Sunday, Nov. 3. Featuring clinics, activities, and experiences for runners, hikers, kayakers, and just about any other outdoor activity, you can sign up for festival updates.

• Westin Poinsett, you don’t look a day over 99. The iconic downtown hotel opened 99 years ago today. Celebrate with a champagne toast in the lobby tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• $25.7 million. That’s how much Greenville County Council approved for the Greenville County Library System’s 2024-2025 budget. This is a 6.2% increase, which was made possible by increased property valuations in the county that increased the revenue generated by the library system’s existing property tax rates. (Greenville Journal)

• Plans to restore the Jones Mill in Fountain Inn are postponed after the former grist mill caught fire on Monday, June 17. “It’s bad, but it’s not completely terrible,” Buddy Gray, chairman of the Jones Mill Restoration Committee, tells The Post and Courier Greenville.

• What’s going on at Stumpy’s Hatchet House? We’re so glad you axed. The axe-throwing business located in Judson Mill, will host a grand re-opening on Saturday, June 22. In addition to axe throwing, you can try four knife and card throwing experiences. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Did you know? Oral health is an important part of your four-legged family’s overall well-being, including heart, kidney, and respiratory health. If your cat or dog needs a teeth cleaning, Oasis Animal Hospital can help with its affordable, transparent, and high-quality pet dentistry services. Book your appointment.*

• Boston, here you come. Now through December, GSP International Airport is offering nonstop flights to two destinations near Boston: Providence, RI, via Breeze Airways + Manchester, NH, on Avelo Airlines. Explore New England’s rich history, food, and art scene while enjoying affordable fares on both.*

• In case you missed it, the Metropolitan Arts Council has been around for 50 years. Discover the many ways this local organization has supported the artistic and economic wellbeing of our community for half a century.*

• Kick off your holiday weekend with Charlotte FC on Wednesday, July 3, as the Boys in Blue take on Inter Miami CF at the Bank of America Stadium. Experience the thrill of an MLS Eastern Division matchup, with tickets starting at $50. Snag tix.*

• Effortless cleaning begins with the right tools. Create a cleaning caddy with essentials like microfiber cloths, magic erasers, glass cleaners, an all-purpose spray, and latex gloves. Psst… you can even keep a second caddy upstairs for convenience. Need a break from cleaning? Call Two Maids of Greenville at 864-626-3343.*

• An entirely renovated Byrnes Hall will open for students this fall semester. It’s the first of three high-rises getting updates with renovations underway at Manning + plans to break ground on Lever next year.
• The 145,000-sqft Advanced Materials Innovation Complex — which will house Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences — is expected to be complete in October 2025.
• Phase I of the new Alumni and Visitor Center will create 100,000 sqft for Clemson organizations.