We’re feeling more relaxed already. | Rendering via Sauna House Greenville
Is it hot in here? Sauna House Greenville — a sauna + cold plunge experience — is coming to the former Borden plant on West Washington Street in early spring.
There are two sauna options — one has a dark, moody vibe and the other is bright with green plants. After sweating away your woes for ~15 minutes, you head to the polar plunge area. The time range for the plunge can either be 10 seconds or five minutes. Dealer’s choice.
Post-plunge, you head into the the relaxation area filled with heated furniture, a tea station, and other light beverage options. You can repeat the circuit as many or as few times as you’d like, but most people can get in three rounds during the two hour experience.
Owners Woody and Rachael Liles said their favorite part of the experience is the sense of community. What better way to meet people than by sharing a sweaty + soothing experience?
Asked
Asked
What’s the average temperature inside a traditional sauna?
A. 100°-120° F B. 130°-140° F C. 150°-170° F D. 180°-190° F
Floral Design Class | 6-8:30 p.m. | Scout’s Doughnuts | $100 | Sweet June Floral Co. will help you create an elegant floral centerpiece while you munch on a doughnut.
UniverSoul Circus | Thursday, Feb. 13-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $23+ | This family-friendly event has it all — circus arts, theater, and music — and features a cast of international performers.
Friday, Feb. 14
Julie Valentine Luncheon | 12-2 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | $40+ | Learn about this local organization that provides free and confidential services to sexual assault survivors + hear from guest speaker and author Chanel Miller.
Valentine Wine and Truffles Pairing | Friday, Feb. 14-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Times vary | Elevation 966 Winery | $20 | Snack on truffles from Paris Mountain Sweets paired with award-winning wines from this local winery.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Sweetheart Charity Ball | 6-11:30 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | Join Meals on Wheels of Greenville for an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner, live music, and silent + live auctions — all in support of a good cause.*
Saturday, April 26
6th Annual Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | State & Meeting Streets, West Columbia | Free | Enjoy a day of creativity, competition, and family fun in West Columbia, featuring the Kinetic Sculpture Parade, soapbox races, and the iMAGINE STEAM Festival.*
Wild Yarrow Brewing is taking over the former Tetrad Brewing spot on East Stone Avenue. You can sip on barrel-aged beers, saisons, and lagers starting the weekend of April 10.
Announced
We’re taking this underground. Greenville City Council gave initial approval to use funds ($517,500 to be exact) to move overhead utilities underground on Augusta Street + East Stone Avenue. Greenville’s director of engineering services said this will “clean up the aerial utility lines crossing over the roadways.” (Greenville Journal)
Number
$29 billion. That’s how much SC’s tourism industry is worth each year, with the tourism + travel sector growing by 65% in the last 10 years. For context, if you counted one dollar per second, it would take you ~916 years to count to 29 billion. (Upstate Business Journal)
Clemson, meet NYC. Clemson University Choirs will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Saturday, March 22. Presented by MidAmerica Productions, this showcase features other schools from around the US and tickets start at $25. (Greenville Journal)
Biz
AtWork — a Knoxville, TN-based staffing agency — is opening two new locations in the Upstate. The Greenville branch is set to open in April in Verdae Village + the Spartanburg location’s opening date and location is TBD. (Upstate Business Journal)
Development
Industrial park it. Anderson County Council approved Project Vista — a $6.2 million expansion to a business park in Anderson and Greenville counties. The 140,000-sqft facility is on Hampton Road and the value of the land + buildings is projected to be ~$6 million. (Greenville News)
Arts
Does your valentine love experiences? With a donation to the Metropolitan Arts Council, you can attend local performances together — for half the price. Gift them an ArtCard this Valentine’s Day for BOGO tickets + to secure your spot as their plus-one.*
Family
Game on: Registration has started for the YMCA of Greenville’s spring soccer season. Whether it’s your child’s first season at age 3 or 14, this developmental league meets players at their skill level and promises a fun experience. Learn more + register.*
Greenvillian
Greenville author Trish McGarrahan recently released her debut suspense novel, ”Saint of Lost Souls.” The story follows Kate Barrow, a defense contracts administrator who comes under threat when she uncovers a deadly secret. Snag the book online, or request it from your favorite GVL independent bookseller or Highland Books in Brevard.*
Finance
Out for 2025: High-interest debt. In for 2025: This balance transfer card, featuring cash back on purchases, zero annual fee, and 0% intro APR into 2026.*
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Shop the No. 1 new face powder release: Laneige’s Neo Blurring Powder. It absorbs excess oil, leaving you with a more natural, softer complexion.*
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Outdoors
Don’t space out
Shine bright like the ISS. | Photo by NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s the International Space Station. According to NASA, the International Space Station (ISS) may be visible in the SC night skies through Thursday, Feb. 13. Residents of Beaufort, Columbia, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville will have the best chances of seeing the ISS.
NASA says it will look like “an airplane or a bright star moving quickly across the sky.” Unlike planes, the ISS doesn’t have flashing lights and it won’t change directions. The typical top speed for planes is ~600 mph, but our friend ISS will shoot across the sky at ~17,500 mph.
Click below for the most up-to-date map of when + where to see it.
A really good pet insurance plan. Let’s face it — vet bills aren’t getting any cheaper, and your fur baby’s health shouldn’t be a financial stressor. Money has ranked top pet insurance picks, with plans starting at just $10 a month.*
ICYMI, Methodical Coffee turned 10 yesterday. It feels like it was just learning to walk and talk and now it has 200 wholesale accounts across the country + was named the Best Coffee Shop in South Carolina in 2023 by Tasting Table. I’m tearing up with pride.
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