Changes are teeing up at Hampton Station. | Photo by GVLtoday
If we’re being honest, we’re still mourning Birds Fly South, which changed the landscape at Hampton Station when it closed in 2023. Abacus Capital, a Charlotte-based real estate investor, purchased the development in 2024 and wants to breathe new life into the property.
Par-tee on The Yard with the entire family. | Photo by GVLtoday
What’s new?
The Yard at Hampton Station recently opened + is a community-focused space featuring fresh landscaping, a family-friendly putt-putt course, and expanded picnic seating. Plans for the space include hosting events and programming for more community activation.
Something’s brewing... literally. | Photo by GVLtoday
What’s coming soon?
A food and beverage concept is coming to the former Birds Fly South + White Duck Taco space, but the developers are keeping the tenant under wraps. Here’s what we know: It’s a brewery concept that already has a footprint in Greenville. Any guesses?
The space will be split with the local engineering company Isomer Project Group.
Unwind and Flow | 6-7 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza | Free entry | Enjoy an evening of movement and mindfulness — bring your own mat.
Trail Mix: A Summer Kick-Off Concert | 6-10 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Listen to live music from Justyn Fox, Jacob Johnson, and The ForeignLanders as you grab dinner from local food trucks to celebrate the unofficial start of summer.
Jazz Fest | Friday, May 30-Saturday, May 31 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free entry | Listen to the soulful sounds of 15+ jazz artists and bands at this two-day festival.
Saturday, May 31
“Don Quixote” | Saturday, May 31-Sunday, June 1 | Times vary | Peace Center | $25+ | International Ballet presents the original romantic comedy with music performed by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra.
Increase capacity to perform surgeries for animal shelters across the Southeast
The expansion will also include a 7,950-sqft multipurpose space for public engagement. Think: Dog training classes, humane education, fundraising events, and more.
Guthrie’s Golden Fried Chicken Fingers opens today on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greer, near the intersection with South Buncombe Road. It’s the second SC location for the Alabama-based chicken chain that serves fries, coleslaw, signature sauce, and buttered toast.
Coming Soon
Also in Greer, Third Place Coffee House is coming soon to Old Spartanburg Road near the Harris Teeter. The converted 96-year-old house turned cafe will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 7.
A new stone marker in Falls Park honors the life of Tommy Wyche — Greenville native, Naturaland Trust founder, and driving force behind protecting 100,000+ acres of the Blue Ridge Escarpment. The memorial sits downtown near the Wyche law firm, where his decades of work helped transform the city and its natural surroundings. (Greenville Journal)
Seasonal
Peachy. Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery’s peach cobbler mix is back for the season, making this sweet summer dessert even easier to whip up — with a scoop of ice cream, please.
Watch
Ahead of their first season competing against one another, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney and UNC’s Bill Belichick sat down for an in-depth conversation that will air tonight at 7 p.m. on the ACC Network. Watch a sneak peek of the conversation, including Belichick asking Swinney what “BYOG” means.
Cause
Love biking and making a difference? Volunteer at iCan Bike, an impactful camp hosted by the Eastside Family YMCA where you can help individuals with disabilities experience the joy of riding a bike from Monday, June 23 through Friday June 27. Sign up to volunteer.*
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Name something better than clear Jocassee waters. | Photo by @nuryvargas
If you’re craving a trip to the beach, did you know you don’t have to hit the coast to experience it? Kidding Around Greenville shared a list of 23 short drives to get some sand between your toes.
Lake Jocassee | With one of the best views, the sand on this beach depends on the lake’s water level.
Pinnacle Lake | This spot at Table Rock State Park recently reopened and is ready for a summer splash.
Chau Ram County Park | There are plenty of shallow spots to wade here, with sandy spots to sit.
This digital measuring spoon. Perfect for baking or any time you need a precise measurement, it features a battery-operated scale with multi-unit measuring.
You know I love a euphoria event, and the food + wine festival just announced Tapas & Tinis on Friday, July 11 at Zen. Randomonium is hitting the stage, which means I’ll be hitting the dance floor, as I indulge in tapas (small bites) and ‘tinis (mixed cocktails). See you there?
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