This is Wayfair’s biggest (and best) Black Friday sale to date. | Photos provided by Wayfair
We asked, and you answered: The key to impressing guests is “setting the perfect vibe.” Before welcoming family and friends into your home this holiday season, consider these five tips to enhance the vibe in your spaces — at up to 80% off.
Yes, Black Friday came early. Now until Sunday, Dec. 1, you can snag the lowest prices of the year during Wayfair’s extended Black Friday sale. Psst... Check back on Dec. 2 for Cyber Monday deals, too.
Pro tip: Warm lighting makes for an extra-cozy atmosphere. These dimmable Edison light bulbs will do the trick.
3. Minimize clutter
Storage doesn’t have to be an eyesore. You can tuck away miscellaneous items (think: books and games) in this extendable coffee table and store shoes in this natural rattan shoe storage cabinet that always seems to be trending online.
Free Wine Tasting | 4-7 p.m. | Greenville Beer Exchange Bottle Shop | Free entry | Taste wines with an award-winning sommelier and find your perfect blend for your Thanksgiving table.
Trivia Night with ParmeJon | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap | Free entry | Grab your closest, smartest friends and show off your knowledge at this weekly trivia event.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Hip Hop Yoga | 9-10 a.m. | Adrenaline Dance Fitness | $5+ | Find your flow to these upbeat hip-hop beats at this class perfect for all levels.
Mannheim Steamroller | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $55+ | Feast your ears on 15 musicians playing 20+ instruments against a backdrop of multimedia effects.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Turkey Day Run | 8 a.m. | Downtown Greenville | $40 | Run beside some of your favorite Greenville landmarks during two runs presented by TreesUpstate.
The Village Christmas Market | Thursday, Nov. 28-Tuesday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | The Rabbit Hole | Free entry | Spend your Thanksgiving afternoon at this bustling event filled with live music, a bonfire, and a Christmas tree lot.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
CCES Middle School (5-8) Open House | 8:30-10 a.m. | Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville | Free | Take a tour of Christ Church Episcopal School and learn about the Middle School program from faculty, students, and parents.*
In need of some last minute groceries on Thanksgiving day? The Greenville News put together a list of Upstate grocery stores that will be open on turkey day.
Transit
Nine bridges — including the South Hudson Street bridge near Unity Park — across the Upstate will remain closed until 2025 due to Helene damage. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, these bridges were “damaged beyond repair” and need to be totally replaced. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Cause
It’s the season of giving. The Julie Valentine Center is asking for gift card donations so clients can purchase holiday gifts for their families. If you’re interested, fill out this form and help our old pal Santa out.
Open
During the holiday season, you can get your favorite drinks + snacks from Southernside Brewing Co. seven days a week. Normally closed on Mondays, Southernside is opening its doors every Monday this holiday season to help spread some cheer (and beer) with Miracle at Southernside.
State
We’re seeing greens. According to voting results from Zippia, South Carolina’s favorite Thanksgiving side is collard greens. The overall favorite dish in the US is mashed potatoes, followed closely by rolls. More savory stats here. (Greenville News)
Asked
Let’s share the love, Greenville. What’s your favorite local small business? We might just run your answer in an upcoming article about Small Business Saturday.
Home
Don’t let drafty windows cause your energy bill to increase as temperatures drop. Prepare your home for winter with Renewal by Andersen® premium windows and doors. Get your free quote.*
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Eat
We’re Gratefull for GVL
Your favorite city editors + Dalton from 6AM City with 5,000 of our new friends. | Photo by GVLtoday
Gratefull GVL — a free, city-wide community lunch — happened yesterday, Nov. 23. This reel speaks for itself, but let’s take a closer look at the event by the numbers.
~5,000. That’s how many people the Gratefull GVL team expected to feed this year, which is up from the 3,000+ people who got a hot meal at the inaugural event in 2019.
200+. That’s how many volunteers helped make this event happen.
Co-Chair of Gratefull GVL Mary Beth Cross told us, “I think, in short, Gratefull GVL is an amazing display of what it’s like to live in Greenville. It’s a celebration of diversity and inclusion, it’s a coming together on the Main Street Bridge to share a meal and a conversation.”
An electric salt and pepper grinder set that’s 20% off for early Black Friday. Snag one for just over $20 for yourself or as a holiday gift for your chef-iest friend.
Gratefull GVL was a truly magical experience and I’m so happy that I got to attend this year. Greenville is unlike any other city I’ve visited, and I am honored to be a Greenvillian. As if I needed another reason to love this city.
