Large, Plus Plus-shaped pillows designed for stacking
Things to climb on
Soft seating
“We are part of the Upstate,” said GSP Airport District Communications Manager Tiffany Cherry. “We give the first impression and the last impression and it’s important to give a good showing of who the Greenville-Spartanburg area is.”
If you ask us, this whole thing is a Plus Plus. | Photo by GVLtoday
Next time you fly, no matter your age, be sure to check it out. It’s on the second floor on the left side tucked in a corner near the escalator. We guarantee you’ll have a good time.
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” | Friday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | Peace Center | $50+ | Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond, this Broadway musical features hits like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline.”
Saturday, Jan. 18
Sage & Sol Pop Up | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor | Free entry | Shop from this mobile sage bar and gift shop while you peruse plants.
Oyster Roast | 1-5 p.m. | Bridgeway Station | $60 | Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, oyster shooters, drink specials, and live music.
Gasparilla Pirate Party | 5 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free entry | Buckle your swashbuckles because All Apologies, the grunge version of Randomonium, is taking the stage for this pirate-themed celebration.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Martin Luther King Celebration | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $10 | Celebrate both veteran and emerging poets as they lift up the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.
Sober Curious? This test could help. | Photo by Getty Images
Dry January gains momentum each year as more Americans join the sober curious movement to rethink their broader relationship with alcohol. A 2024 survey found that 41% of all American adults planned to reduce alcohol consumption throughout the year, highlighting a growing trend toward moderation (and mocktails).
Taking a break from alcohol doesn’t just benefit mental clarity — it can also improve liver health. Studies suggest that two to four weeks of abstinence may reduce signs of liver inflammation and improve overall liver function.
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City Tavern is getting a makeover. The classic dive bar will undergo a multi-part transformation, including a facelift of the exterior and renovations of the second + third floors. The first phase will start in March, and owner Scott Woods says he will be “protective of City Tavern’s well-earned charm.” (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Announced
According to a recent Instagram post, Asia Pacific’s restaurant is closed until further notice. No reason was given for the closure, and the grocery portion is open during normal business hours.
State
$1.3 billion. That’s how much the South Carolina Research Authority — a non-profit that aims to “fuel South Carolina’s innovation economy by accelerating technology-enabled growth of academia, entrepreneurship, and industry” — contributed to the state in 2024, which supported ~6,700 SC-based jobs. (Upstate Business Journal)
Coming Soon
The wait is almost over. DeMarco’s Italian restaurant — from the minds behind The Slice + Pasta Addict — is opening next month in the West End. More details are coming soon + reservations will be limited. Follow its Instagram for updates.
Plan Ahead
Grab your spacesuit and mark your calendars for Friday, Feb. 28, because TCMU’s Adult Night is back, and it’s space-themed. Tickets are $75 and include drinks, bites, raffles, a DJ, and space-themed crafts. Psst… You have to be 21+ to attend. It’s going to be out of this world.
Feel Good
Local golden retriever and internet celebrity Teddy + his human Johnathan Lower — better known as @aguyandagoldenn — have raised $430,000 for the Pasadena Humane Society in the wake of the California wildfires. (Greenville News)
Finance
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“You’ve gotta be kitten me.” — Soy Sauce. | Photo by GVLtoday
City Editor Stephanie here. Sunday, Jan. 19 is my 31st birthday and to celebrate, I wanted to share my 31 favorite things in and about the city.
I pulled out some highlights, and they’re in no particular order. Also, enjoy this picture of my cat, Soy Sauce.
Breeze Airways flights directly to LAX from GSP | One of my best friends lives in LA, and it’s been great to be able to fly there on a budget + not have any pesky layovers.
Fried pickles from The BlueFin | There’s not much in life that I think can’t be improved by a pickle.
Local Cue | Fun fact: I had my 25th, 30th, and 31st birthday party there.
Pineapple cake from Brick Street Cafe | Put down your torches and pitchforks because I love the sweet potato cake, but have you ever had the pineapple cake?
A reading journal. Use it to write notes about the books you’re reading — like quotes that catch your eye, pages you want to come back to, and your overall rating. Pro tip: Use multicolor pens to make filling out your journal even more fun.
For a lot of people (Who am I kidding? Most people.), January is the worst month of the year. As someone on the committee of the unofficial “January is actually really fun” club, and someone who happens to have a birthday in January, my question is: How can you not have fun in January when Greenville has so many things going on?
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