We have a real life Grammy nominee on the list. | Photo by GVLtoday
The Grammys are this Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS, and to celebrate we asked you to nominate your favorite local musicians for a GVLtoday Music Award. We rounded up the musicians with the most nominees, and here are the winners in no particular order:
Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra | With the mission of enriching the lives of Upstate residents, Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra offers outreach programs in addition to concerts to share their love of music with everyone.
Randomonium | This variety band is known for their high energy, song selection, and unexpected pairings.
Adam Harris Thompson | With his soulful voice and trusty guitar, Harris Thompson has performed for crowds in both “bar stools and church pews.”
Mac Arnold and a Plate Full O’ Blues | An inductee into the South Carolina Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame, Arnold’s gas can guitar is his signature.
Funky Food Pop Up | 5-9 p.m. | Six and Twenty Distillery | Free entry | Chef Ryan Gomez of Sol Gvl will serve tasty selections from his special menu.
Niko Moon | 7 p.m. | The Foundry at Judson Mill | $26 | This singer-songwriter (who has written for Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and Morgan Wallen) promises a “Good Time” as he hits the stage with his “These Are The Nights Tour.”
Saturday, Feb. 1
Frosty Farmer Winter Market | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | McAlister Square | Free entry | Shop local growers and makers at this indoor market.
Wedding Festival | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | $0+ | Get a head start on your big day as you talk to vendors, play games, and see the latest in wedding fashion.
Marlon Wayans: Wild Child Tour | 8 p.m. | Peace Center | $45+ | Spend an evening with this producer, comedian, writer, and film director.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Live Music: Kool Dewey Kudzu | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Get serenaded while you sip and snack.
The Lottery’s first Scratch-Offs were sold on Jan. 7, 2002. | Photo the SC Education Lottery
Did you know? The South Carolina Education Lottery has been around for 23 years — aka, they’ve been old enough to buy a lottery ticket for five years now. After it was established in June 2001, the first four lottery tickets were bought and scratched on Jan. 7, 2002 at 6 a.m.
$160 million. That’s how much GE Verona is investing to expand its gas turbine manufacturing plant in Greenville. The expansion will add 650 new jobs to GE Verona ranks of ~2,500 people in SC. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Read
Read all about it. Greenville author Paulette Alden recently released her new book, “Hidden Valley Road.” The novel follows Lee Trammel, a 75-year-old South Carolinian, who experiences old prejudices in a new way. (Greenville Journal)
Fun Fact
Did you know that kickboxing + fitness gym 9Round was founded and franchised right here in Greenville? Now it spans 17 countries and has 350 locations. If you’re looking for other places to break a sweat, check out our gyms guide.
Sports
Puck cancer. Saturday, Feb. 15 is the Swamp Rabbit’s annual Stick it to Cancer night at The Well. Survivors, fighters, and loved ones are encouraged to partake in a lap of honor around the rink during the first intermission. Get tickets.
Try This
Pop quiz: Where can you find voice actors from “Avatar,” people cosplaying, and a room full of merch from your favorite anime? Answer: Anime Town at the Greenville Convention Center today through Sunday, Feb. 2. If you go, be sure to tag us in your photos.
Plan Ahead
Let’s put the green in Greenville. Make GVL Greener — a nonprofit helping create green urban communities — is hosting Earth Fest on Saturday, April 26. Head to Unity Park and shop local vendors, listen to live music, and enjoy activities for the whole family.
Award
In case you missed it, Greenville Federal Credit Union was recently named Best Credit Union, Best Bank, and Best Mortgage Lender in the 2024 “Greenville’s Best” competition. See what it’s like to be a member.*
Environment
Calling all breakfast lovers. Do you know the right way to dispose of bacon grease? What about other cooking oils and fats? Here’s why you don’t want to pour them down the drain (and what to do instead).*
Save time (and your hands) with these kitchen hacks: this jar opener is great for arthritic joints, while this chicken shredder does the hard shredding work for you.*
Health
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