Lights, camera, and smile. | Photo by Danielle Johnson
Taylor Swift and her new album are everywhere today. From lines for the midnight release at the Woodruff Road Target to sold-out showings of “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” at local movie theatres, it’s a big day for the Swifties. Here are a few spots celebrating.
Mountain Goat | 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Order “The Life of a Showgirl,” an orange latte topped with vanilla cold foam and sprinkles.
Page & Post | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Browse Swift-themed items and receive a special release-day button, while supplies last.
M. Judson | 4-7 p.m. | Shop book recommendations for Swifties as you enjoy Showgirl themed cocktails.
Camino Wine Merchant | 4-10 p.m. | Enjoy Taylor-inspired wine flights and bites as you listen to the album.
Page & Post is the spot for Swiftie gifts. | Photo by GVLtoday
Social Latitude | 6-8 p.m. | Paint and sip while vibing to the new album. Group Therapy | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Hit the mic for Taylor Swift–themed karaoke and enjoy other release-night activities.
Swanson’s Warehouse | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 9 p.m. | Celebrate with drag tributes across the eras and the chance to get the “22” hat.
Vino & van Gogh | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Paint, sparkle, and toast Taylor’s latest release.
Radio Room | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. | Snag your ticket to dance the night away to Taylor’s hits.
Little Secret is going from pop-up to permanent, taking over Comal 864’s original Woodside location in early 2026. Expect bold pan-Asian flavors, cocktails, and New Orleans-inspired desserts. Comal 864 will serve its last meal there Nov. 29 — after the annual Thanksgiving community meal — shifting its focus to its Midtown location. (Greenville Journal)
Number
50,000. That’s how many commercial trucks Isuzu plans to roll out each year from its new $280 million assembly plant in Piedmont. The facility, slated to open in 2027, will employ 700+ people and marks Isuzu’s first wholly owned US production base. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Eat
Augusta Street Market is now serving bagel sandwiches, baked in-house by Ben Snyder (formerly of Lumineux Chocolate). Snyder spent a month perfecting the recipe, drawing on New York traditions and plenty of trial and error. Will it go viral like the shop’s chicken Caesar wrap?
Biz
BMW is recalling nearly a million vehicles — many built in Spartanburg — over faulty water pumps and starters tied to car fires. The recall impacts X models and others from 2012 to 2021. Owners can check their VIN for updates. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Sports
The Greenville Drive just dropped 2026 ticket plans with new seat inventory now open. Fans can pick from full season, half season, or weekend options, each with perks like Green Monster seats, merch discounts, ticket exchanges, and exclusive event invites.
Active
We’ve all been there — you’re riding the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail and you’ve gotta go. There’s an app a map for that. Find parking, restrooms, and water fountains on this interactive map. Pro tip: Bookmark it for later.
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Biz
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Arts
Explore Greenville’s vibrant art scene at the 23rd annual Open Studios, happening November 15-16. Visit 100+ local artists in their studios across the Upstate — plus, enjoy a free, self-guided tour and discover the creative process firsthand. Get more details.*
Mill Village Ministries is celebrating its new home — featuring this new mural from Matteo Miles — with a Grand Opening Block Party next Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Swing by the new space at 1186 Pendleton St. for a full day of festivities with food trucks, building tours, live cooking demos by Chef Stephan Baity, and music from Xperience Soul. Plus, shop a Village Launch Market, catch the Village Engage Youth Poetry Slam, and enjoy other family-friendly entertainment.
Your favorite Nordstrom fall fashion essential. Sometimes, just one great new piece can update what’s already in your closet from last year. We’re eyeing:
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I just had Little Secret at Wine House on Wednesday night, and it was a Sake-filled celebration ahead of the big news. My favorite bites were the shrimp and pork dumplings with a saffron miso broth and the salmon sashimi crudo with a dashi broth, probably because both of those broths were soup-erior.
Chef Conner Hinderks tells me he’s a big soup fan and is excited soup season is on the horizon — so here’s to hoping you get to try his cozy dishes as it cools down.
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