Upstate South Carolina Boat Show | Saturday, Jan. 25-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | Greenville Convention Center | $7+ | Start planning for summer at the lake as you chat with boat dealers and learn about the boating lifestyle.
Local Book Signing | 5-7 p.m. | SecondStory | Free entry | Shop thrifted books, purchase signed copies from local authors, and engage in conversation with fellow book lovers.
Greenville Girls Group Yoga Class | 1-2 p.m. | Vino and Van Gogh | $15 | Yoga instructor and studio artist Suanne Hall will lead you through a yoga class in the galley — bring your own snacks and drinks.
Distinguished Lecture Series | 3-4:30 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum | Free | Hear a lecture about historic woodwinds and enjoy a small performance.
Past is Prologue | Monday, Jan. 27-Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Free | Catch the last few days of this exhibition where artist Arden Cone uses art to reflect on history’s lasting imprint using objects salvaged from her family’s farm.
Success With Seeds | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Anderson Road Library Branch | Free | Enjoy a fun and informative presentation about the history of propagation, seed anatomy, and how to collect, preserve, and successfully plant seeds.
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Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Soul Yoga Studio would feel. Find your flow at these Greenville yoga studios.
History
The moon just landed a spot on the World Monuments Watch’s list of at-risk historical sites. Specifically, the remnants of early moon landings were identified as in need of preservation. See the global map of other watch sites.
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You’re one page away from adventure. | Photo by GVLtoday
What’s better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor. Brew up a batch of your favorite cup of Cosmic Rabbits tea or Methodical Coffee and get ready to meet your next read, because we’re talking about locally written books in Greenville.
Fiction
“A Slight Interruption” by Rhonda Spearman Sims | Release date: Nov. 22, 2022 | A second-chance romance set in Greenville follows the story of a high school couple 35 years later.
“Ember'' by Brock Adams | Release date: Sept. 5, 2017 | The 2016 winner of the South Carolina First Novel Prize about a desperate attempt to reignite a failing star.
For the family
“Wolf in the Snow” by Matthew Cordell | Release date: Jan. 3, 2017 | A picture book about friendship — and the winner of the 2018 Caldecott Medal.
“Harley: Like a Person” by Cat Bauer | Release date: July 1, 2000 | This YA novel is about a 14-year-old girl’s search for her father in New York City.