Build with all the colors of the wind. | Photo by GVLtoday
Toy company Plus-Plus — founded in Denmark-native toy company but has its head office + warehouse in Greenville — is now offering tours.
Plus-Plus won 2025’s Toy of the Year from The Toy Foundation. We recently got to tour the Greenville facility and chat with CEO Ryan Hamilton.
What exactly is Plus-Plus?
The toy — somewhat shaped like a puzzle piece — can be used for 2D or 3D creations. You can purchase pieces by the tube that come with instructions for specific designs, or you can place a custom order and let your imagination run wild.
Where can I find Plus-Plus?
You can shop online, find the toy at local stores like M. Judson Booksellers, or buy them on Amazon. There’s a store locator so you can find Plus-Plus near you.
Ready, set, ship. | Photo by GVLtoday
Take a tour
Want to take a peek behind the Plus-Plus curtain?Send an email to book a tour.
Business + Brews | 5-7:30 p.m. | City Club of Greenville | Free entry | Hear from Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette + network with other business professionals.
Craft Night | 5:30-10 p.m. | Bar Margaret | $8 | Make a friendship bracelet with your bestie at this event sponsored by Bombay Gin.
Greenville Drive vs. Winston-Salem Dash | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $11-$14 | Celebrate Reading All-Stars from Greenville County Schools during this special night presented by Michelin.*
Wednesday, April 16
Lunchbox Learning | 12-1 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $0+ | Examine the historical significance of D-Day, highlighting the training of the US paratroopers who trained at Camp Toccoa, GA, before their efforts on the beaches of Normandy.
Wine Dinner with SOL GVL | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap | $105 | Feast on a five-course wine dinner featuring Chef Ryan Gomez’s Mexican-American cuisine paired with wine selected by The Community Tap.
Thursday, April 17
Science Cafe presented by Women, Life, and Science | 5-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | Free entry | Hear from Heather Tuttle, MS, RN as she gives a talk on “Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: From Clinician to Leader,” followed by a discussion.
Mahjong at the Market | 6-9 p.m. | Augusta Street Market | $30 | Get your team together and enjoy an evening of mahjong — dinner is included.
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The Trove — a handmade goods store — is taking over the former Makers Co. pop-up space next month. Shop during its seasonal pop-up shops and mini markets and add to your treasure trove.
Development
Kawonu Golf Club — a new, members-only golf course — broke ground yesterday on its property in Simpsonville. Once complete, the course will feature an 18-hole course, a clubhouse, and food + beverage. We’ll be sure to add this to our golf guide when it opens in early 2027.
Health
Bon Secours is now the first (and only) healthcare system with a geriatric emergency department in the Upstate. The American College of Emergency Physicians gave the accreditation yesterday, citing Bon Secours’ 24-hour access to state-of-the-art technology + board-certified emergency medicine staff. (Greenville Journal)
Read
Read all about it. New York Times bestselling author Marie Bostwick is stopping at M. Judson Booksellers to promote her latest novel, “The Book Club for Troublesome Women.” Catch the author on Wednesday, April 30 as part of M. Judson’s “Books Over Drinks” series. (Greenville Journal)
Plan Ahead
Speaking of reading… Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 26, and two local bookstores are celebrating in a big way. At M. Judson, the first 200 guests get a poster + there will be food and drink specials and new merch. Fiction Addiction will host its last hoorah with discounts on everything in the store.
Drink
We’ll give you something to wine about. Matthieu Barret from the Rhone Valley of France is making his first visit to Greenville for a dinner at Wine House. On Friday, April 25, sip on five wines paired with a three-course meal from LolaCeli. Get tickets before they sell out.
Biz
Looking for a vibrant downtown office? Endeavor has a bright, private space ready for your team — complete with 24/7 access, lightning-fast WiFi, an executive gym, and a community full of go-getters. Bonus: Sign by Thursday, May 1, and get your first month free. Schedule a tour.*
Plan Ahead
Sara Bareilles’ smash hit musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie is making its way to Greenville. Catch “Waitress The Musical” Thursday, May 1-Sunday, May 18 at Centre Stage. Buy tix.*
Environment
Whether you’re shucking a few oysters at home or hosting an oyster roast, remember to recycle your shells at the Renewable Water Resources bin near the intersection of Mauldin and Wenwood roads. Shells are collected to support SCORE, which works to reduce erosion + support aquatic life.*
Number
$1,300. That’s what you could spend on a brand new tablet, smart watch, and noise-canceling earbuds — or what you could spend overpaying for car insurance. If you like the former option, see what you could save by switching car insurance providers.*
Featured Deal
Restock your wine fridge ahead of spring + summer events. For a limited time, Swirl Wine Shop is offering up to 70% off premium collections of red, white, and mixed selections.*
Correction
Craving some brunch? Yesterday we introduced you to Crave, a new brunch restaurant located below Jianna in Downtown Greenville, but we accidentally included the wrong link. Here’s the right one, which you can also find in our full brunch City Guide featuring 60 spots to make your next meal decision over easy.
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Outdoors
Keep your eyes towards the skies
It’s a bird, its a plane, it’s a Lyrid meteor. | Photo by Phillip Chee via Wikimedia Commons
Mete-or not, here they come. The Lyrid meteor shower — one of the oldest known meteor showers, according to NASA Science — will be visible in the Upstate on Monday, April 21 + Tuesday, April 22.
Try viewing the meteor shower between midnight and dawn (there will be around 18 meteors per hour during this time)
Look straight above you in the sky
Find a dark place with no lights or obstructions (like buildings or trees)
Don’t use binoculars
Lyrids don’t leave a trail, so don’t be on the lookout for those. Instead, keep your eyes peeled for a “fireball,” or a bright flash of light. Good luck and happy gazing.
The Buy
A breathable long-sleeve tee, great to pair with jeans and jackets on cool spring days.
I called my dad after my visit to Plus-Plus and told him what I was doing. He said, “You really do have the coolest job ever, don’t you?” I couldn’t disagree. Remember when I got to pet cows for work?
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