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Let’s hang out with Lara

Get to know our reader Lara Wheless
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Did we just become best friends? | Photo by a very sweet server at Brick Street
“Thank you for the theatre coverage! Great to have it all in one place! Great job!”

“What a WIDE variety of info! Something for everyone! Y’all are SMOKIN’!!! Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!”

“Today’s edition was particularly enjoyable and informative! Great job!”

These are just a few emails from one of GVLtoday’s readers, Lara Wheless. When we see her name pop up in our inbox, we know it’s going to be a good day.

City Editor Stephanie here. I invited Lara to Brick Street Cafe (her first time, by the way. We did get the sweet potato cake.) to chat and learn more about her after one of our coworkers at 6AM City — GVLtoday’s parent company — recognized Lara’s name from her IMDB page. As it turns out, Lara is a bit of an undercover celebrity and did voiceover work on video games like “Star Trek: Birth of the Federation” and “MechWarrior 3.”

Having lunch with Lara was as wholesome as you’d think it would be. I blocked off my calendar for an hour, but we ended up chatting for three. Lara moved to Greenville several years ago and has fallen in love with our city. She enjoys taking care of her kitties + bird watching, and was incredibly excited for Whataburger. We got an email from her saying she went on opening day and the line was wrapped around the building.

As I was fan-girling over Lara, she was fan-girling about me and City Editor Danielle. “I don’t know how the two of you do it all,” she told me. “It makes me respect GVLtoday even more.” And they say you should never meet your heroes. Lara, GVLtoday loves you.
 
Events
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • Intro to Bees and Beekeeping | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Travelers Rest Library Branch | Free | Bee present at this seminar about our honey-making friends led by local beekeeper Rick Silvers — registration required.
  • March of Dimes Cocktail Competition | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | City Club of Greenville | $100 | Enjoy an evening of cocktail tastings and hors d’oeuvres as you raise awareness and funds for March of Dimes.
  • Greenville Drive vs. Rome Emperors | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field | $9-$15 | It’s Dollar Drink Night at Fluor Field, ft. $1 fountain Pepsi products, $2 Michelob Light, $3 Ultra Seltzers, and $4 Rallyville Lagers.*
Friday, Aug. 23
  • Drop-In Tour: Finding the Force... Awakening an Empire | Friday, Aug. 23 | 3:30-4 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $0-$12 | Enter a galaxy far, far away with this guided tour — included in your general admission ticket.
  • Live Music: Seth and Sara Brand | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free entry | Feast your ears on this American duo as they perform songs that invoke love, humor, and heartbreak while you sip on a brew.
Saturday, Aug. 24
  • Cocktail Class | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 2-4 p.m. | Coupe’s Corner | $65-$100 | Learn how to mix three cocktails while you snack on hors d’oeuvres.
  • Gather X GVL Gozadera Outdoor Dance Social | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Learn the steps to classic Latin dances like Timba, Salsa, and Bachata and rock out to DJ Mr. Clavhay.
Calendar of events here
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News Notes
Eat
  • We’ve got a Little Secret. Eighth State Brewery will host New Orleans Chef Conner Hinderks for a residency called Little Secret. You can expect to find a rotating menu featuring Asian-inspired dishes + pub food. The items will be available Thursdays-Mondays. (Greenville Journal)
Award
Real Estate
  • According to Realtor.com, the median price for Greenville houses was up 5.9% from April to May, making the average price ~$340,000. The Greenville News broke down even more home buying stats.
Number
  • $155 million. That’s how much the residence hall renovations at Clemson University — which are currently underway — will cost. The three buildings are 11-stories high and house ~1,400 students each year. (Greenville News)
Cause
  • Ice, ice, baby. The third annual Dinner on Ice Gala returns to The Well on Thursday, Nov. 19. Benefiting Habitat for Humanity, this extra cool event features dinner, an auction, and entertainment. If you can’t make the event, you can still bid on the auction items.
Show
  • The Hideaway Circus is swinging to Fountain Inn on Tuesday, Sept. 10 + Wednesday, Sept. 11. Head to Barefoot Acres for a night of acrobatics with a plot set to original music as you watch death-defying feats under the stars.
Announced
  • The Greenville Zoo’s animal hospital is the proud owner of a new x-ray machine, which helps provide higher quality images + eases the process of x-raying larger animals. You’ll want to see the video of it in action, featuring one of the zoos red pandas.
Arts
Pro Tip
  • Tired of swatting flies on your windows? Spray them with window cleaner to catch them easily. Then wipe clean with a paper towel for sparkling glass. Or call Two Maids of Greenville at 864-626-3343 to clean your windows — and the rest of your home.*
Featured Home
  • Convenience and natural beauty intersect in this 3 BD, 2 BA brick home in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood, with many amenities within walking distance. Families will love the serene backyard and updated features inside (think: granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a kitchen perfect for entertaining). Take a tour.*
Health
  • Did you hear that? Most hearing aids have one processor. These bad boys have two. They process speech and noise separately, so speech gets clearer and crisper. No wonder 385,000+ customers love them.*
Eat
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Answered

We asked you when you preferred to picnic, and here’s what you had to say:
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We can’t say we’re shocked with these local picnic answers.
  • 92.6% of you said you prefer to picnic in the fall or spring
  • 5.8% of you liked to pack a picnic in the summer heat
  • 1.7% of you prefer your picnics in the winter
If you’re looking for the perfect spot for a picnic, check out our parks guide + click below for our ingredients for the perfect local picnic.
Just in the picnic of time
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Stephanie
From the editor
I just got back from a trip to Los Angeles to visit my best friend from college. I flew with Breeze Airways for the first time (thanks for that non-stop trip, GSP), and it was thoroughly enjoyable. I plan to fly Breeze as often as I can.
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