Find cards for any occasion at Page & Post. | Photo by GVLtoday
If a love of letters and stationery didn’t exist, how do you explain movie moments like Tom Hanks’ love of the smell of freshly sharpened pencils in “You’ve Got Mail” or this scene in “The Lakehouse”?
When it comes to Greenville, multiple shops around town exemplify the adoration for letters and stationery — 17 to be exact.
Shop a selection of cards perfect for every person you love. | Photo by GVLtoday
Dear Greenville | Fill your desk with custom pencils, notepads, tape, and journals at this one-stop-stationery shop.
Page & Post | Grab a card and a gift from this Village of West Greenville shop for someone, just because. 💌 City Editor Danielle’s pick.
M. Judson Booksellers | While this downtown staple is known for its books, don’t miss its section of greeting cards, pens, and notepads. 💌 City Editor Stephanie’s pick
Click the button below to explore more shops, and if you don’t see your favorite, send it to us.
Clothing Swap | 5-7 p.m. | Amend Market | Free | “Shop” for free clothing and accessories that have been donated in clean, good condition.
Sushi Workshop | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co. | $55 | Learn how to craft your own rolls in this interactive class.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Open Paint Night | 6-9 p.m. | Vino and Van Gogh | $5+ | Bring your own paints and canvas to work on a new masterpiece.
A Toast to Sweethearts: A Sweetheart Wine Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | Topsoil Restaurant, Travelers Rest | $165+ | Sip on five wines made by couples as Chefs Adam Cooke + Joe Clarke serve a paired menu.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Galentines Party | 7-11 p.m. | Hoppin’ Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy light appetizers, drink specials (including $6 espresso martinis), photo ops, and a DJ.
Friday, Feb. 14
Humongous Valentine’s Show | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Centre Stage | $20 | It’s Alchemy Comedy’s biggest annual event featuring improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy.
Switcharoos Consignment Sale | Friday, Feb.14-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Times vary | Greenville Convention Center | Free entry | Shop new and gently-used children’s clothing, accessories, and toys.
“Every two weeks, we throw events where you can come and meet other singles and mix and mingle,” Marcellus said.
When you arrive at a Singles Scene event, you get a wristband that shows others at the event what your dating status is:
Green — open to a relationship
Yellow — not sure what you’re looking for
Red — not looking for a relationship, but there to have fun
If you’re looking to meet people, click the button below to follow Single Scene on Instagram + grab tickets to upcoming events. Who knows — maybe you’ll meet your match.
Say cheesecakes.Mak & Cheesecakes — which just celebrated two years in Simpsonville — will open its downtown slice shop this Saturday, Feb. 15, at 12 p.m. The grand opening celebration will feature local food trucks, a DJ, and — of course — its signature slices.
Announced
Attention all boot scooters — starting tomorrow, Feb. 12, The Foundry will have a clear bag policy for all events (including line dancing).
Concert
Fresh off her Super Bowl LIX performance, Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi is bringing her Love You Too Tour to the Peace Center on June 25. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 14.
List
According to Condé Nast Traveler, one of “The Most Romantic Weekend Getaways in the US” is less than two hours from Greenville. The Skyline Lodge in Highlands is a “value-conscious option” for appreciating NC’s great outdoors in every season. The publication also shouted out that it’s great for bringing your dog.
Number
$6.4 billion. That’s the total economic impact Clemson University has annually on SC’s economy, according to a study by Econsult Solutions Inc. In the Upstate alone, the report found Clemson contributes $4.9 billion in economic impact and supports 27,900 jobs.
Plan Ahead
Greenville Fashion Week has a new season. The annual week featuring runway shows and pop-up events will take over Greenville July 30-Aug. 2. This year’s theme will be unveiled this Sunday, Feb. 16, at the “For the Love of Fashion” event at the Courtyard Marriott at 4 p.m.
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Last week, we told you about The Inn at Altamont, a $60 million hotel proposed for Paris Mountain, but did you know this isn’t the first hotel by that name that could call Paris Mountain Home?
Constructed around 1889, the Altamont Hotel was a three-story building that sat at the top of Paris Mountain. The 23-room hotel was sold less than 10 years later and was used as a Bible institute before it burned down in 1920.
As for the new property, there was supposed to be a public meeting yesterday to allow neighbors to ask the developers questions, but after there was a massive response to the plans, developers have postponed it to find a larger space that accommodates everyone looking to ask questions and provide feedback. We’ll keep you posted when it’s rescheduled.
The Buy
The Buy
Fun fact: Nordstrom Rack gets new arrivals every day that are marked down up to 60%. Here are some we have our eye on:
If your Galentine or Valentine is a foodie, I recommend checking out Core 450. I just dined there for a little Galentine’s night out with my friend Kayla, and I can’t believe I waited this long to visit for the first time. I already can’t wait to go back.
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