Greenville’s new fine dining spot | After years of planning, Table 301 will open a new fine dining restaurant this year with Chef Nico Abello.
Breaking ground at “The Castle” | The Greenville Triumph + Liberty Soccer Clubs have a new hometurf in the works after the organizations broke ground on Triumph Stadium at BridgeWay Station this week.
Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson | Saturday, March 15-Sunday, Sept. 7 | Times vary | Upcountry History Museum | $0+ | It’s opening day for this new exhibit, curated and produced by the LBJ Presidential Library, that focuses on the life and legacy of the former first lady who promoted environmental conservation.
“Shucked” | Saturday, March 15-Sunday, March 16 | Times vary | Peace Center, Greenville | $50+ | Catch this Tony Award-winning musical about a woman who leaves her small town to find a solution to a corn blight.
Sunday, March 16
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | 1-7 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free entry | Sip on a beer specials and dine on bangers and mash as you listen to Celtic pub rock music from Drop O’ the Pure.
St. Patrick’s Day Game | 3:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $31+ | Don’t be full of blarney and come watch the Swamp Rabbits whack away at the puck with their shillelaghs on St Patrick’s Day.
Furman Singers home concert | 5-6:30 p.m. | Daniel Memorial Chapel | Free | The Furman Department of Music will perform its tour repertoire for the last time.
Thursday, March 20
Pitch-Space LIVE | 5-6:30 p.m. | Flywheel Coworking Greenville | Free | Hear pitches from startups with feedback from a panel of investors.
Drake Bell | 8-10 p.m. | Doc’s Tavern | $25 | Known for his lead role in “Drake & Josh,” this actor and indie musician will hit the stage.
Come for the melt-in-your-mouth ribs, stay for the fun. | Photos by Bain Stewart Media
Good food for a great cause? Count us in.
The fourth annual Southern Roots BBQ Reunion returns Saturday, April 12 at Trailblazer Park — and it’s bringing the heat.
Feast on all-you-can-eatbarbecue from 35+ pitmasters (think: Lewis Barbecue, Henry’s Smokehouse, and more), enjoy live music, shop the artisan market, and savor a selection of beer, wine, and spirits.
Plus, every ticket supports IDefine, a nonprofit supporting kids with Kleefstra Syndrome.
When you’re looking to spice up your food, what hot sauce do you grab? Texas Pete is apparently the top sauce for SC. Do you agree?(HuffPost)
Number
7.74 million. That’s how many postings the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey saw in January — the majority of which came from an increase in retail positions. Explore local opportunities on GVLtoday’s Job Board and find the perfect fit close to home. (CNBC)
Trending
Craving The Jones Oyster Co., but don’t want to wait in that line? There could be another solution — if you’re willing to pay. Line standing services have become popular recently through apps like Taskrabbit and NYC-based Same Ole Line Dudes. (Wall Street Journal)
Tech
Do you want to taste this newsletter? An experimental device called e-Taste is in the works which would allow the sensation of taste in virtual reality. Cool, but we think we’ll stick with our local haunts for now. (Gizmodo)
Seasonal
Getting a start on spring cleaning? If you’ve got a heap of clothes in the “maybe” pile, consider bringing them to a local buy, sell, trade shop where they can find a new home.
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These boots were made for hiking
Paris (Mountain) is always a good idea. | Photo by @upstatedaily
And that’s just what they’ll do. One of our favorite things about Greenville is the proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and some epic hikes, but you don’t have to leave home for great views.
Happy spring break to all Greenville County students. If you’re looking for things to do at home, explore our guide filled with kid-friendly activities. If you’re hitting the road, check to see if you’re headed to one of the 27 cities with a product like GVLtoday and explore their guides.