Erin here. 👋 A friend recently took me to Village Grind for the first time — I love the bright and cozy plant studio vibes and the sidewalk seating space. I almost always order a cortado, but a cappuccino with their house-made rose cardamom syrup is a new favorite of mine.
Try this: they’ve also got a lineup of 5 summery drinks.
Ocean Breeze - toasted coconut and caramel latte with cold cream, caramel drizzle, and a sprinkle of sea salt
Neapolitan - layers of chocolate and espresso, strawberry milk, and vanilla cold cream
Rootbeer Float - rootbeer and espresso topped with vanilla cold cream
Peach Paradise - iced Peach Paradise tea with orange syrup
Poolside - iced matcha latte made with strawberry milk and strawberry boba
Events
Events
Saturday, June 21 Trailside Fitness | 8:30-10 a.m. | The Prisma Green in Unity Park | Free | In partnership with the City of Greenville, The Kroc Center will lead free 45-minute yoga (8:30 a.m.) and Pilates (9:15 a.m.) classes.
Hartness Farm Market | Saturday, June 21, Saturday, June 28 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hotel Hartness - Carriage House | Free | Shop seasonal produce from The Hartness Farm.
Big Drop-In Tasting | 12-3 p.m. | Wine House | $35 | Try 25+ wines from around the world.
ForgeFest | Saturday, June 21-Sunday, June 22 | Times vary | Fireforge Crafted Beer | $12+ | Across two stages, you can catch nine bands as you sip on anniversary beer releases.
Juneteenth: A Cultural Celebration | 5-9 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin | Free | Experience an outdoor market, food trucks, live performances, at this community event.
Sister Act | Saturday, June 21-Sunday, June 29 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre | $43+ | Sister Act, based on the hit comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg, takes the stage.*
Rainbow Kitten Surprise | 8 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $36+ | This alternative rock indie band is bringing its “Thanks For Coming Tour” to the Upstate.
Monday, June 23 Virtual Writing Sessions at the Inkwell | Monday, June 23, Monday, June 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Inkwell Community Circle, Greer | Free | Whether you’re crafting your next masterpiece, polishing poetry, or editing your work-in-progress, this is your dedicated time to write.
Tuesday, June 24 Open Bluegrass + Acoustic Jam | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free | Anyone with an acoustic instrument is welcome to join the jam, or you can grab a craft brew and listen.
Thursday, June 26 Drag Queen Bingo | 12 a.m. | Aloft Greenville | Free | Sip specialty cocktails as you play bingo and sing along with local drag queens.
Music by the Lake | 7:30-7:30 p.m. | Furman University Amphitheater | Free | Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner and a blanket, and get ready to enjoy “the sounds of the summer.”
New season, new sign. Today is the start of Cancer season, through Tues., July 22. This water sign is known for being loyal, empathetic, and somewhat emotional — if you’re a Cancer, we think West End is your perfect neighborhood match.
Eat
After skipping last year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest due to a contract dispute, Joey Chestnut will return to the 2025 competition. Check out where you can get a hot dog locally this summer. (AP)
Jobs
63%. That’s the percentage of respondents from Cisco’s Global Hybrid Work Study who said that they would accept a pay cut for the option to work remotely more often. Check out open remote positions on our Jobs board or keep scrolling below.
Tech
1.1 million. That’s how many Nintendo Switch 2 units were sold in its first week, breaking the record for launch week video game hardware sales. If you weren’t able to get one, don’t worry, it’s not the only source of summer fun in Greenville. (Game Rant)
An electric foot callus remover for smooth, sandal-ready feet. It boasts an adjustable speed and sanding rotation to effortlessly remove dead skin and tough calluses.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Heading over the mountains this summer? Have a friend who bleeds Tennessee Orange? (The wrong color, in our opinion.) In case you missed it, our parent company is launching a new local newsletter. 865today starts covering all things Knoxville next week + you can subscribe now to be among the first readers. Go ahead, we’ll wait.
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