The costumes were creative, clever, and cheesy, but in the best way. | Photos by GVLtoday
The Mice on Main got dressed up to celebrate the Peace Center’s 2025-2026 Broadway lineup. I embarked on the scavenger hunt and played a guessing game along the way to match the mouse to the musical.
What show are you most excited to see next season? I’m excited to see “The Outsiders” for the first time and revisit “The Notebook” again after loving it on Broadway.
adidas Employee Store Back-To-School Open House | Thursday, July 24 - Monday, August 11 | Times vary | 10 Quest Ln. | Free entry | For a limited time, adidas is giving insider access to its Employee Store. Get 50% off the hottest back to school looks. Ask store associates for more details about the special 50% discount.*
Paris Mountain Supper Club’s Tiki Dinner | 6-10 p.m. | 117 N. Poinsett Hwy., Travelers Rest | $109 | Escape to the Pacific at this laid-back tiki-inspired community dinner featuring six elevated courses with tropical cocktail pairings.
Tuesday, July 29
Teddy Bear Clinic Takeover | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | $15+ | Bring the kid in your life and their bear for a lesson on medical care from local student nurses.
Annual Small Works Exhibition | Tuesday, July 29-Saturday, Aug. 30 | Times vary | Art & Light Gallery | Free | Celebrate 19 years of this gallery with its beloved exhibition featuring 39 artists.
Ryan Adams | 8 p.m. | Peace Center | $50+ | This singer is praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters.”
Wednesday, July 30
Books Over Drinks with Eliza Knight | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $35 | Step into the “Mad Men” era with “Confessions of a Grammar Queen” as you sip cocktails and learn about a story that rewrites the rules for women in publishing.
Did someone say curb appeal? Modern design meets classic Augusta Road charm in this custom, Dixon-built home. It’s over 4,100 sqft and boasts a screened porch with a grill, luxe finishes, and high-tech, energy-efficient systems. We can’t get over the dreamy kitchen.
Sports
Honoring a legend, Furman soccer will retire Clint Dempsey’s jersey on Sunday, Aug. 31, when the Paladins host Duke at Stone Soccer Stadium. The iconic US Men’s National Team member also played for Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, as well as for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer, following his collegiate career.
Drink
We love learning about a new (to us) business to celebrate. Fun fact: If you’ve ordered chai at a local coffee shop, there’s a chance it’s from Votive, a small Greenville business brewing and fermenting non-alcoholic drinks.
Coming Soon
LolaCeli, a pop-up dining experience, now has a sister pop-up called Muni Muni. The Filipino street food pop-up will feature items like charcoal-grilled skewers and rice bowls with its first event planned for this Wednesday, July 30, at Woodside Bistro from 4 to 7:30 p.m. (or until they’re sold out).
Applications are now open for the 2026 Artisphere festival, happening May 8–10. Artists averaged $18,000 in sales last year, and $20,000 in awards are up for grabs. Bonus: SC artists new to the circuit can apply for an Emerging Artist scholarship.
Real Estate
This new neighborhood of upscale townhome-style condos opens this fall in the heart of Unity Park district (less than a mile from Fluor Field). Look forward to gourmet kitchen spaces, private balcony views, low-maintenance landscaping, and so much more. Take a peek inside.*
Show
Beethoven’s iconic Fifth closes a dynamic program of wind and orchestral power, conducted by Keith Lockhart, at Brevard Music Center’s Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium in WNC on Friday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets.*
Finance
More central banks are stocking up on gold. Want in on the gold rush? Gold IRAs can be a good way to own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks. Prospect for gold — no miner’s helmet needed.*
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, GVLtoday Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
Home
Mold, roof leaks, foundation cracks — clogged gutters can cause costly home damages. Get HomeBuddy’s top-rated gutter guards installed over your existing gutters in under a day.*
The Vintage at Main | This spot offers something to suit every style, from industrial to rustic, bohemian, and traditional.
Antiques
The Rock House Antiques | Add to your antique china collection, snag prints of your favorite works of art, or fetch a crystal chandelier to enhance your home.
Vintage Now Modern | Stop in during a shopping day for antique home decor, chalk paint for your own refinishing projects, and other accessories. Pro tip: Tour the virtual showroom.
Westside Market | Shop new and old finds, from furniture to rugs to jewelry to tabletop decor at this market.
This best-selling titanium cutting board. Take this as your cue to swap out your grimy old cutting boards for this highly rated upgrade — praised by reviewers for its easy cleanup, durability, and everyday functionality.
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.
“Food is the quickest route to serving others,” Chef Dayna tells us. | Photos by GVLtoday
We asked, and you cooked with these answers. James Beard-nominated Chef Dayna Lee took the biggest chunk of the vote with 32% of you thinking she should be on “Top Chef.”
The most popular submissions for “other” were:
Chef Michael Kramer of Jianna — who has one of the most impressive resumes in all of Greenville
Chef Adam Cooke of Topsoil — a James Beard nominee and true expert in farm-to-table cooking with Upstate ingredients.
It’s the grand finale. I thought I’d get sick of tomatoes last week between Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer + the Tomato Sandwich Taste-off at the TR Farmers Market, but I was left wanting more. Thankfully, summer isn’t over yet.
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