09.02.2024

Today’s Forecast

85º | 0% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:04 a.m. | Sunset 7:54 p.m.

A Message From Our Team

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Moonlight Movies returns to Falls Park

It’s one of the first signs of fall. | Photo by the City of Greenville

Shake the grass out of your favorite picnic blanket + grab the fam — Moonlight Movies presented by Champion Comfort Experts return to Falls Park this Thursday, Sept. 5.

When and where

Movies will be shown Thursdays in September and October at dusk near the Falls Park stage. Come early to grab your favorite spot on the lawn.

Food + drink

Local vendors will be on site serving food, and you can bring your own alcohol. Make sure you have an ID and that you purchase a $1 wristband.

What to bring (and leave)

You can also pack food and drinks from home. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets. Pro tip: The ground can be wet, so we recommend layering a tarp beneath a blanket.

Leave all pets, glass bottles + cups, and means of smoking at home.

What’s playing

Sept. 5 | “National Treasure”
Sept. 12 | “Footloose”
Sept. 19 | “Spy Kids”
Sept. 26 | “Wonka”
Oct. 3 | “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace”
No Moonlight Movies on Oct. 10 due to Fall for Greenville
Oct. 17 | “Practical Magic”
Oct. 24 | “The Addams Family”
Oct. 31 | “Haunted Mansion”

The series is family-friendly, but click each title for specific content ratings.

Events

Monday, Sept. 2

Sidecar’s Second Annual Labor Day Show | Monday, Sept. 2 | 2:30 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free entry | Sip on craft brews (including new fall releases) as you enjoy your day off with live music.
Labor Day Bike Sale | Monday, Sept. 2 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Reedy Rides | Free entry | Shop new or used bikes and e-bikes at the Big Labor Day Sale.*

Tuesday, Sept. 3

BMW Charity Pro-Am’s Women’s Golf Networking Event | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 5 p.m. | 3’s Greenville Golf and Grubhouse | $25-$40 | Network over drinks and test your skills with the Humps and Bumps putting contest.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Watercolor for Beginners | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Vino & Van Gogh | $165 | This four-week class (kicking off this week) is led by watercolorist TM Pruitt and covers technique, color theory, design + tips and tricks.

Thursday, Sept. 5

CLUB XCX | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Vine Nightclub | $15-$20 | Celebrate Brat Summer with a dance party to Charli XCX, ARCA, and Slayyyter (among other artists).

Calendar of events here

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Community

Hang out with local heroes and the Greenville Drive

A first responder is handing a young boy a plastic firefighter hat.

The Drive will take on the Winston-Salem Dash during Sunday’s game honoring local first responders. | Photo provided by the Greenville Drive

On Sunday, Sept. 8, the Greenville Drive will celebrate local heroes during First Responders Day.

The jam-packed schedule includes:

A game against the Winston-Salem Dash at 3 p.m.
Heroes Alley on District 356, featuring Touch-A-Truck vehicles, inflatable games, face painting, and balloon artists before the game
First responder vehicle parade
Heroes Softball Game benefiting Shriners Children’s Hospital
Opportunities for kids to run the bases + high-five heroes

Pro tip: All first responders will receive two complimentary tickets.

Reserve your tix

News Notes

Today Is

Labor Day — an annual federal holiday, first designated in 1894, that honors the contributions of workers in America. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate today, consider spending time outside on a hike or in one of Greenville’s parks.

Sports

It’s officially football season, y’all. The Clemson Tigers lost their season opener 34-3 to Georgia, the Gamecocks won their home opener 23-19 to Old Dominion, and Furman lost their season opener at Ole Miss 76-0. See more scores.

Development

Meet 10 Howe, a new condo development planned for the corner of Howe Street and University Street. The 28 to 32 units will be steps away from the County Square development + Falls Park. Developers are hoping for approval from the city’s Design Review Board next month. (Upstate Business Journal)

Closing

“I’m happy and sad to say that we are closing,” Savereign owner A.J. Arellano said in a video announcing the closure of his Village of West Greenville plant shop after six years in business. Stop by the store today, Sept. 2, for 50% off pots + plants, plus other sale items like art and books.

Open

There’s a new grab ‘n go spot in Downtown Fountain Inn. Meet Fountain Foods Market located on South Main Street near VooDoo Brewing. Shop specialty grocery items, prepared foods, and 40+ made-from-scratch meals ready to take and bake.

Coming Soon

Trails by Sandberg Jewelers will open in Camperdown Plaza next to BODYBAR Pilates this fall. The shop features jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, estate jewelry, and work from local artists.

Biz

Shop ‘til you drop. Scarlet Macaw — a women’s designer clothing store from Easley — relocated to 90 Orchard Park Dr. (where Dear Greenville is located off Haywood Road).

ICYMI

In case you missed it, Draper Purveying Company is now open. The first story of the former Barley’s location features a full-service restaurant. We’re also giving you a sneak peek of the second-floor lounge which will open soon.

Try This

Did you know? The Greenville Triumph team store is the only place to find the full range of Triumph and Liberty gear — including rare items worn by real players. Open daily, their Main Street location sells gear in men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizes.*

Home

Cooler weather is approaching — time to replace drafty windows with beautiful, energy-efficient Renewal by Andersen^® windows. For a limited time, enjoy 20% off your entire order.*

Coming Soon

More Downtown live music

Camperdown (built in 2017) continues to see new development. | Photo via Google Maps

Can you hear that? It’s construction beginning at the corner of Broad and Main Streets, because Auro Hotels (owner of the AC Hotel located in Camperdown) plans to open a live music and event venue.

According to permits obtained by The Post and Courier, the venue plans to remain open after midnight. Other details about the project are limited, and a spokesperson for Auro Hotels didn’t share more about the project with The Post and Courier, saying it is “a work in progress, and we will be sharing details when they are ready.”

This news is just the latest in of a growing number of downtown live music venues:

Trueline will open in the West End in 2025
A Music Project — featuring a music club, listening room, and recording studio on the Peace Center’s campus — will be ready by 2030
Plus, new businesses like Cowboy Up + Draper Purveying Company offer casual opportunities for live music

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

There were some mixed emotions on our Instagram when we said goodbye to the post-8 p.m. sunsets of summer. I’m on Team Fall. It’s my favorite time of the year to write for GVLtoday. From apple picking to a leaf peeking guide (coming soon), I love sharing my favorite season with you. The holiday season is a close second, though.

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