‘Tis the season for Miracle at Southernside. | Photos by GVLtoday
Are you looking for the perfect spot to take festive photos with your friends as you sip on fa-la-la-libations?
Here are local bars making spirits bright with over-the-top decor for the holiday season:
Miracle at Southernside | Southernside Brewing Co. Get ready to jingle all the way with seasonal handcrafted cocktails, more sparkle than your grandma‘s tinsel, and special events throughout the month.
That’s it, I’m not going. | Photo by Group Therapy Pub & Playground
How the Grinch Stole GVL | Group Therapy Pub & Playground The pub + playground has been decked and the calendar has been filled with special events to celebrate the Grinch’s season.
Elf’d Up | Up on the Roof Enjoy wall-to-wall holiday cheer including Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, Christmas-themed drink specials, and more tacky sweaters than you’ll know what to do with.
Warm up by the (faux) fire. | Photo by GVLtoday
Après Ski Bar and Lounge | The Pressroom Loosen your boots and unite with friends over drinks after an epic day on the slopes.
2024 Holiday Show | Thursday, Dec. 5-Saturday, Jan. 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Spoonbill Gallery | Free entry | Explore this show of festive works and handmade ornaments.
Pints + Poses | 6-7 p.m. | The Pub for What Ales You | $15 | Find your flow with this guided yoga class and enjoy a pint of your favorite beer.
Friday, Dec. 6
14th Annual German Holiday Party | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Upstate International | $30+ | Enjoy German food, music, and drinks to warm your holiday spirit.
Yule Celebration & Holiday Market | 6-8 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville | $15+ | Hear live music from Emigré + enjoy a Yule log workshop, holiday market, and special menu.
Saturday, Dec. 7
A Very Grateful Christmas | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Grateful Brew | Free entry | Snap your photo with Santa, sip holiday beer and coffee (or hot cocoa for the kids), while benefiting YouthBASE.
8th State Farewell Party | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Greenville Beer Exchange Bottle Shop | Free entry | Celebrate and say goodbye to 8th State Brewery with memories and your favorite drinks.
Gift idea alert: Special seasonal savings mean Annual Passes are $90 off for a limited time. | Photos provided by The Biltmore Company, Asheville, NC
Lights are beginning to twinkle, decorations are going up, and the season of warmth + connection is set to begin.
The holidays are here.
As WNC continues to recover, Biltmore invites you to rekindle your spirit this season with Christmas at Biltmore — an opportunity to restore and renew among the heartwarming holiday displays + soft, glittering glow of Candlelight Christmas Evenings.
But the magic doesn’t end after the holidays. Passholders can visit any time of year to see the ever-changing grounds, including the stunning spring gardens in full bloom.
Amazon? Yes ma’am-azon. Greenville County Council approved “Project Strong” — a major project that will bring ~200 jobs to the area — including an Amazon fulfillment center in Fountain Inn. (FOX Carolina)
Development
The former Borden factory near Unity Park is now home to the Southern Tide corporate headquarters. The Greenville-based clothing company held a ribbon cutting with Mayor Knox White earlier this week. Do you think they can still smell the ice cream?
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Ready, set, read. Goodwill + Greenville Literacy Association are launching a GED Bootcamp. Running February through May 2025, this 16-week class will provide student mentorship and coaching. Learn more. (Greenville Journal)
Sports
Clemson football had its early-signing day yesterday. Among the new signees are Virginia’s Easton Ware, Georgia’s Brayden Jacobs, and South Carolina’s Amare Adams. Peep the full list. (Clemson Wire)
Eat
Headed to the Poinsettia Christmas parade this Saturday? Stop by the Spinx Market (aka the start of the parade) at 4:30 p.m. before the event kicks off with cookies and cocoa. Pro tip: The Market isn’t taking cash, so bring your debit or credit card.
Fun Fact
A rooster (you read that right) from Travelers Rest is a finalist in Purina Animal Nutrition’s 2024 Animals of Autumn social media contest. Vote for Squirt, the Master of Mischief. Cock-a-doodle-doo. (Greenville Journal)
Holiday
The season just got sweeter. Stroll charming Downtown Laurens tasting wines + chocolates in local specialty shops during the Holiday Wine & Chocolate Tasting on Friday, Dec. 13 from 6-9 p.m. Plus, stop by the historic Courthouse Square to see Santa’s Village and vote for your favorite window display. Buy tickets.*
Finance
Did you know? Artificial intelligence can be used to make banking safer and more efficient. Here in the Upstate, Greenville Federal Credit Union is using AI to prevent online fraud and improve internal processes. See what else is new.*
Travel
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Champagne bottle savers. They fit all standard bottle necks to keep your sparkling wine from going flat — the perfect hack for upcoming holiday events and New Year’s Eve parties.
I won’t lie. As a Gamecock fan (class of 2017)... I’m a bit disappointed with the College Football Playoff rankings. I’m biased, but I think USC has one of the top 12 teams in the country.
And according to our poll, most of you agree with me. ⬇️
Answered
Answered
Should the Gamecocks be in the College Football Playoff?
90% Yes
10% No
Here’s why you said they should be in:
“They are better than both Alabama and Ole Miss at this point of the season.”
“Playing the best football at this season’s end as any team in the nation.”
“They deserve a shot. They’ve been a football doormat for years it’s their time.”
“I am a die hard Clemson fan but I think the Gamecocks are the hottest team in college football. Even though they have three losses, their resume this year should show the committee that they certainly deserve to be in. My hope is for the Tigers to beat SMU and the Gamecocks to be picked so they both have a chance at possibly playing each other one more time this season.”
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