The 411 on debris after Helene | It’s been nearly a month since Hurricane Helene caused significant damage through Greenville, and local groups are hard at work clearing out the destruction. Here’s what you need to know about the current efforts, and when you may see them in your own front yard.
Asked
Asked
Have you decorated for Halloween?
Let’s have some skele-fun, Greenville. To get in the Halloween spirit, we’re asking you to send in the most diabolically decked out houses in the city (and beyond).
BOO!seum: Trick-or-Treat | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 9 a.m. | TCMU Greenville | $0+ | Wind through the eerie-sistible museum for candy-collecting and family fun.
Greer Arts & Eats Festival | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10 a.m. | Downtown Greer | Free entry | Celebrate the fall season with arts, music, culinary delights, and family-friendly fun.
Voyage Music Fest | Saturday, Oct. 26 | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $89+ | The Chainsmokers headline the second day of this festival.
Books & Brews: The Midnight Feast | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1-2:30 p.m. | The People’s Tap | Free entry | Discuss “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley as you connect with others over a drink.
Hope after Helene Benefit Show | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | World Upside Down Arts Studio | $10 | Enjoy live music, art, and live painting at this local benefit for Western NC.
Plan Ahead
NOIR Wine Dinner | Monday, Oct. 28 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Curean | $150 | Sip on NOIR wines curated by Pocket Somm + paired with a five-course tasting menu by Chef Austyn McGroarty.
Halloween Horror Movie Trivia | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground | Free entry | Put your scary movie knowledge to the test with themed prizes + Halloween drink specials.
Sh!tfaced Shakespeare: “Romeo & Juliet” | Wednesday, Oct. 30, Friday, Nov. 1, Saturday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Peace Center | $45 | Star-crossed lovers, copious amounts of alcohol, and iambic pentameter live on stage... what could possibly go wrong?
Movie Night in the Piazza | Thursday, Oct. 31 | 7-9 p.m. | Bridgeway Station, Simpsonville | Free entry | Celebrate Halloween by watching “Hocus Pocus” on the big screen.
First Fridays Gallery Crawl | Friday, Nov. 1 | Times vary | Various locations | Free | Navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public.
Missed the 2024 season? You can still show your support at the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. | Photo by Taylor Banner + Charlotte Football Club
After a thrilling season, Charlotte FC is ready to keep the party going. The Crown has earned their spot in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, and tickets for match two in the best-of-three series are now on sale.
Hit the road to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC (~2 hours from downtown) to watch the team take on Orlando City on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Fun fact: This marks The Crown’s second postseason appearance since joining MLS three years ago.
Early voting is officially underway across South Carolina. Bookmark our guide to the 2024 election to make sure you don’t miss an important date.
Business
Spectrum customers can expect a refund once services are re-activated, said the company vice president. This will be subtracted from the next bill, and no customer action is required. “At the same time, I want to acknowledge the executive team — not our technicians — dropped the ball and I understand your frustration.”(WYFF 4)
It’s finally fall, meaning our calendars are packed with events like Boo in the Zoo on select nights ahead of Halloween. Find more fun near you this season with our ultimate guide to Greenville’s top happenings. We’ll see you there.
Seasonal
If you still want to take a scenic drive to peek at the fall foliage, check this list of places in North Carolina that are open + accepting visitors before you go. Some places are not allowing tourists to come, while other places are asking for visitors to boost the economy.
Opening
PKL Park will open for eating, drinking, and dinking on Friday, Nov. 1. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Finance
It’s time to take a break from your high-interest debt. For one of the longest no-interest periods on a balance transfer card experts have seen in a while, check this out.*
City Guide
City Guide
🔎 Exploring local museums
Learn about Greenville and beyond. | Photo via The Upcountry History Museum
Museums are the cultural hubs of Greenville. Whether you’re yearning to learn something new about our city or are plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 10+ museums to visit in our city.
History
Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St. | $0-$12
Explore the semi-permanent galleries focused on our region’s history + branch out with changing exhibits.
Arts
Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St. | Free
In addition to exploring the galleries, you can’t miss the weekly Sundays at 2 event, celebrating music, plein air painting (read: painting outside), and family fun to immerse yourself in the arts.
Kids
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St. | $0-$18
This museum houses 80,000+ sqft dedicated to play-based learning, making it one of the largest children’s museums in the world.
Tru Rescue electrolyte drinks — each can features sparkling water, blackberry juice, electrolytes, lemon balm, and prickly pear extract to help keep you hydrated.
City Editor Danielle here. I just returned from some time out of office, and I hit two neighboring states. I spent some time in Raleigh + Durham (hey, RALtoday) and the Atlanta area. I even swung by the Marietta Square, which we wrote a travel guide to previously. It’s worth the trip. Right now, the city has very cute fall decor in the square, and I even got to see my Greenville friend Ann Ricker’s art hanging in the DK Contemporary Gallery.
