A look at the future facility. | Renderings via JLM Renderhouse x SHLTR Architects x Max DiNatale Digital Marketing
Relish every moment. We sat down with the managing members + director of operations for Baseline GVL — a new indoor pickleball facility coming to the Haywood Road area.
Why Greenville?
“A facility like this which creates a place where people can go and make new relationships is very much in people’s DNA. It’s a very sports-minded area, and we think it’s going to be a great place,” managing member Dave Benore told us.
The future site of Baseline GVL. | Photo by GVLtoday
What makes this facility special?
Chandler Benore, a former pickleball pro and director of operations, told us, “A ton of research went into the facility. We brought in different pickleball players and spent a lot of time on the quality of the courts.”
“We didn’t want to be just a food and beverage facility that you could play pickleball at, but we did add features to the facility that will allow people to gather — pre-play and post-play — with a smoothie and juice bar, a pro shop, and an outdoor patio.”
Lunchbox Learning — Retracing the Keowee Trail | 12-1 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $0+ | Stuart Taylor tells the story of the Cherokee Path that connected the low country of colonial Carolina with the mountain homeland of the Cherokee Nation.
Music Bingo | 6-8 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Can you get five in a row with your knowledge of music hits across genres?
adidas Employee Store Open House | Wednesday, March 19-Tuesday, April 1 | Times vary | 10 Quest Ln. | Price of purchase | For a limited time, adidas is giving insider access to its Employee Store. Usually invite-only, get 50% off new fits for spring break, without breaking the bank. Ask store associates for more details about the special 50% discount.*
Thursday, March 27
Talking with Distant Spacecraft | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Taylors Library Branch | Free | Come explore a deep space network in a multi-media presentation with NASA Ambassador David Leaphart.
Party Iconic Presents: The Charli Parti at Radio Room | 8 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville | $15+ | This one’s for all the mean girls, the bad girls, and the break-your-boyfriend’s-heart girls — get ready to dance the night away with back-to-back club classics.
Friday, March 28
Sing for the Cure | 7-9 p.m. | Gunter Theatre | $55 | The Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus presents this major choral + orchestral work benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
2025 Reedy Reels Greenville Film Festival | Friday, March 28-Sunday, March 30 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | $0+ | Watch dozens of films screened over three days at this annual festival.
Friday, April 4
“Listen” | Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | $15 | This choose-your-own-adventure mystery play immerses audiences in a high school prom whodunnit through an innovative spin on the “silent disco."*
The RiverRun International Film Festival returns to Winston-Salem, NC, April 11-19. Named one of the “10 Amazing Film Festivals Worth Traveling For” by USA Today’s 10 Best, this festival brings together filmmakers from across the globe for nine days of screenings + movie magic.
RiverRun will showcase a variety of narrative, documentary, student, animated, and short films from all genres.
The SC Forestry Commission said “extreme fire behavior” prompted mandatory evacuations in Greenville and Pickens counties yesterday. The Table Rock fire is now ~2,293 acres (up from 1,156 acres) and the Persimmon Ridge Fire near Caesars Head + Jones Gap is now ~996 acres. The fire remains 0% contained. (WYFF 4)
Watch
There is new video from Greenville Water showing the view of the fire from its Table Rock Reservoir last night. This is the closest view we’ve seen of the fire since it began Friday.
Active
Mirror, mirror, under the bridge. The City of Greenville installed a new mirror under McDaniel Avenue after the original was destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Bike Walk GVL says this is one of the narrowest parts of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, and the mirror should be used by everyone for safety.
Eat
Happy birthday to Scout’s. Scout’s Doughnuts is turning three this Saturday, March 29, and you’re invited to the party. The first 10 customers get a swag bag + everyone can enjoy birthday-inspired donuts, raffles, and Swoon Booksellers.
Pets
Greenville County Animal Care is offering free adoptions now through this Saturday, March 29. Stop by between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. and meet your furry soulmate.
Try This
Speaking of furry friends… TALK Magazine wants pictures of your pet for the Top Pet photo contest. Even if you don’t win, everyone who submits a photo gets a digital TALK Greenville Lifestyles mock cover featuring your four-legged (or two-legged, or no-legged) friend.
Sports
Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg is hosting its inaugural game between the Wofford Terriers and USC Upstate Spartans on Tuesday, April 1. Be part of this historic event and get your tickets.
Giveaway
We’re partnering with GSP and Allegiant to give away a travel bundle valued at $1,000. Think: Two travel vouchers, valet parking, Escape Lounge access, and a swag bag. Enter to win now through Thursday, April 3.*
Asked
Did you know? Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Prisma Health experts are ready to answer your questions about colon health and screening. Ask your questions (anonymously).*
Outdoors
New dam loading. The Lake Conestee Dam restoration project broke ground last month. In the coming months, a new dam will be constructed 30 feet downstream from the old one to further protect the Reedy River from contamination. Take a look.*
Family
Ready, set, spring. There’s still time to sign your child up for spring sports at the YMCA of Greenville. Keep them moving with teamwork-focused activities like flag football, T-ball, volleyball, and more. See the full lineup + register.*
Number
Tyler Mahoney, star of Discovery Channel’s “Gold Rush,” is in town from Australia — and today, in conjunction with Richmond Auctions, she’s giving away three lots of gold nuggets valued at $1,000 each during a downtown treasure hunt. Follow along on Instagram (@TheProspectorsClub_ and @RichmondAuctions) for the clues. *
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Calling all cooks
Is it the dinner bell, or the bell tower we hear? | Photo by Jim Brown
What’s cookin, good lookin? Furman University is celebrating it’s bicentennial (aka 200 years) next year, and to celebrate, Furman’s First Gentleman Charles Davis wants your recipes for a cookbook.
“In the Kitchen with Furman: Celebrating 200 Years” will be made up of recipes + stories from “faculty, staff, students, and friends of the university.” This will be the second cookbook Davis has helped create since 2014.
“Whether it’s gram’s special cinnamon rolls, dad’s barbecued ribs, or your own tasty broccoli salad, we want you to share it with your Furman family,” Davis says. He also asks you to consider sharing a brief story of how the dish became a family favorite.
Submit your recipes for a chance to be included. Submissions don’t guarantee entry.Don’t tell grandma.
The Buy
The Buy
A really good Wi-Fi extender, because you deserve reliable internet access (yes, even in that corner of the house). Bonus: It’s 52% off until midnight thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
I’m not much of a sports person (besides reffing sand volleyball) but I do love to see my alma mater USC Upstate represented in historic events like the first baseball game at Fifth Third Park. Forever Spartan strong.
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