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Who should win a GVLtoday Music Award?

We want to hear your favorite local artists, bands, and musical groups. Once we’ve compiled our list, we’ll present your nominees (aka the GVLtoday Music Award winners) in an upcoming newsletter.
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Events

Saturday, Jan. 25

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.

The Greenville Symphony Presents Edvard Tchivzhel conducting Tchaik 4 | Saturday, Jan 25-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | Peace Concert Hall | $20+ | Enjoy works including the “Overture to William Tell,” “Capriccio espagnol,” and Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony.

Sunday, Jan. 26

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.

Improv Comedy Show with Laughing Stock Improv | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Hoppin GVL | $5 | Get ready to bust a gut during this night filled with improv games.

Monday, Jan. 27

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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Number

$50,000. That’s one of the bonuses Instagram is offering creators of short-form videos. We’re not doing it for the cash — we just want to keep you informed. (The Verge)

Transit

Beep beep. South Carolina came in at No. 18 for the “Best and Worst States to Drive In,” based on metrics like road maintenance and gas prices. We’re trying, okay? (WalletHub)

Wellness

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.


City Guide

Read on

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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.
Plenty more where that came from

The Buy

A three-pack of warm boot socks. Gift yourself cozier toes until spring with a thick pair of socks perfect for low-cut boots.
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The Wrap

From our Editor

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Psst... It’s still not too late to join our GVLtoday Book Club if you’re looking for more reading opportunities.
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