All signs will love this very matcha. | Photo by GVLtoday
These small businesses are out of this world. We’re still celebrating Small Business Week at GVLtoday, and we decided to match you with your perfect small business in Greenville based on your Zodiac sign.
Aries | March 21-April 19 | Keywords: Fiery, ambitious, confident
Taurus: April 20-May 20 | Keywords: Aesthetic-oriented, reliable, practical
Oil and Vinegar | This shop, known for its extensive oil, vinegar, and spice collection, fits all the Taurus keywords to a T.
Libra: September 23-October 22 | Keywords: Balanced, romantic, indecisive
Gather GVL | This is the perfect spot for a Libra because there are so many options. For those feeling romantic, you can book a reservation on the stage or sit by the fire pit.
Artisphere | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11 | Times vary | South Main Street | Free entry | Shop different styles of art from 140 vendors, grab a bite to eat, and listen to live music.
Mom’s Night Out | 6-8 p.m. | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor | Free entry | Enjoy a private shopping experience in store, a DIY floral bar, a charm bar, and custom watercolor portraits — RSVP requested.
Saturday, May 10
Mauldin Community Cleanup Day | 9-10 a.m. | Mauldin Sports Center, Mauldin | Free | Roll up your sleeves and help the City of Mauldin clean at this family-friendly event.
Village Launch Market | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | West Greenville Plaza | Free entry | Shop 20+ vendors, snack from the Island Sun Caribbean Food Truck, listen to live music from the Good Vibes Band, and green your thumb with a Mill Village Farms plant sale.
Greer Farmers Market Summer Sundays | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park, Greer | Free entry | Shop makers and bakers while you groove to live music and snack from a food truck.
Marvin Hunter | 6 p.m. | Comedy Zone Greenville | $30+ | Spend an evening laughing with this comedian, actor, and U.S. Navy veteran.
Grow, move, and connect in this new local “agrihood”
Presented by Longview Carolina
Longview’s lots are closing now, so don’t wait to reserve your favorite homesite. | Photos provided by Longview Carolina
Craving a slower pace, organic food, and fresh air?
Located at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Longview Carolina is a private urban “agrihood” stretching across 180 scenic acres in Easley, South Carolina. The nature-focused community is built around wellness principles like healthy eating, outdoor movement, and collaboration.
One of Longview’s centerpieces is the on-site organic farm, where families of all ages pitch in to grow and harvest nourishing foods. The farm features vegetable fields, berry patches, greenhouses, and free-ranging chickens for fresh eggs.
$488.5 million. That’s the proposed Greenville County budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. If approved, the budget — which prioritizes public safety + investments in infrastructure — would slightly lower millage rates (taxable dollars per value of a property). Its next step is going before County Council later this month. (Greenville Journal)
Announced
Did you get a surprise check in the mail? If so, it’s called a “Palmetto Paycheck,” and you got it because you have unclaimed property (think: old bank accounts, uncashed checks, and stock certificates). Find out if you’re getting one. (Greenville News)
Concert
Sofar? No, so close. The Bon Secours Wellness Arena is partnering with Sofar Sounds Greenville, a local chapter of the national entertainment business, to showcase talent in the Upstate. Artists will perform at Furman Plaza at The Well before select concerts. Just another reason to buy tickets to your dream show. (Greenville Journal)
Plan Ahead
We’ve got a little secret. Little Secret dropped its May schedule. The pop-up will be at The Community Tap, Bar Margaret, and Wine House. We hope you’re hungry.
Art
International sculptor Fen de Villiers was commissioned to create a piece for Biltmore Walk — a luxury townhome development in Greenville — and conceptual designs will be unveiled at Artisphere this weekend. Be on the lookout. (Greenville Journal)
Eat
Look at all those chicken… nuggets. Chick-fil-A’s Upstate locations are doing a free five-piece nugget entree giveaway from Monday, May 12-Saturday, May 17. You can redeem the offer in the Chick-fil-A app.
Cause
This Monday, May 12, you can help the Mauldin Police Department save lives. Sign up for a time slot between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. to donate blood at Mauldin Sports Center — and as a thank you, you’ll earn $30 in TBC Rewards and a TBC Challenge Coin. Register.*
Giveaway
Have you entered our Flying is a Breeze Giveaway in partnership with GSP and Breeze Airways?‡ There’s still time to snag your chance to win 50,000 BreezePoints, valet parking, Escape Lounge access, and a swag bag — a package valued at $1,000. Enter to win.*
Health
Calling all expecting moms. Greenville Technical College offers free OB ultrasounds for those between 22 and 30 weeks. See your baby with a live 4D scan + bring home a 3D keepsake photo. Scans are performed by student sonographers under expert supervision. Call 864-250-8290 to learn more.*
Announced
Spots in our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide are full ahead of Mother’s Day. Luckily for you, we’ve added a few more for Father’s Day. Hurry — save 20% with code PGG2025 when you secure your spot now.
Tech
AI won’t take over the world — people who know how to use AI will. Subscribe to Superhuman AI for free and learn AI skills in just three minutes a day.*
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Art
Mural, mural, on the wall
The Jazz Fest website has a Spotify playlist so you can prep. | Photo by GVLtoday
Artisphere is a great reminder that Greenville has a vibrant art scene. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Greenville itself.
Support small businesses and artisans across the country when you shop Amazon Handmade. The marketplace features thousands of unique products and gifts, like this etched rolling pin that can transform your homemade baked goods into genuine works of art.
Speaking of the arts in Greenville, we also havean incredible theatre scene. Plus, several local theatres just outside Greenville are producing some amazing work. Keep your eyes peeled for shows from Milltown Players in Pelzer, Market Theatre in Anderson, and Flat Rock Playhouse in Flat Rock, NC.
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