We love the lights in front of the AC Hotel. | Photo by James Simpson
Take your holiday cheer on the go with a self-guided bar crawl through downtown Greenville on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Make four festive stops at various Auro Hotels as you enjoy holiday traditions, specialty cocktails, live music, and themed decor:
Contrast therapy has been linked to health benefits like improved immunity and enhanced sleep. | Photos provided by SweatHouz.
Need a wellness refresh as colder weather approaches? Contrast therapy — the practice of heating your body in an infrared sauna before plunging into chilled waters — could help you hack the winter blues.
SweatHouz is opening a new spot in the Augusta Street shopping center this winter. Enjoy private suites complete with an infrared sauna, luxurious cold plunge bathtub, and a Vitamin C shower for the ultimate relaxation experience.
Bob Dylan will return to Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on April 20 for the first time since 1996. Tickets to see the Nobel Prize-winning songwriter go on sale this Friday, Dec. 12.
Plan Ahead
The Goo Goo Dolls also announced an upcoming tour with an Upstate stop and will play CCNB Amphitheatre on Aug. 30. Get tickets this Friday, Dec. 12.
Transit
SCDOT will launch an I-85 corridor study next year, looking 35 miles — from Exit 34 (Highway 29) to Exit 69 (Highway 85) — to address traffic growth, mobility, and safety. The study includes 18 interchanges, and public comments on adding the study to the statewide plan are open through Dec. 26. (Greenville Journal)
Travel
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has opened its new 1,500-space Parking Garage C, conveniently located next to the airport’s existing garages. Travelers can pre-book their spot to save time and money, making airport parking simple and stress-free.*
Sports
Start spreading the news. The Clemson Tigers are Big Apple-bound for The Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27. They’ll face Penn State at Yankee Stadium for a noon kickoff. IPTAY donors have until tomorrow, Dec. 10 to request tickets.
Arts
Looking for a break from the usual holiday programming? The Warehouse Theatre has you covered. Their newest play, “The Game,” is a comedy by Bekah Brunstetter, and there isn’t a candy cane in sight. Learn more + get tickets.*
Gallery
The Poinsettia Christmas Parade drew big crowds downtown over the weekend. Explore the photo gallery, catch Santa’s trending moment, and bookmark our Plan Ahead, so you don’t miss another holiday happening. (Greenville Journal)
Quoted
“His comedy is so relatable,” said Bon Secours Wellness Arena General Manager Beth Paul about Nate Bargatze, whose two shows last month drew in 25,000+, the highest-grossing, highest-selling, and highest-attended comedy show in the arena’s history. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Community
“All I want for Christmas is a little peace and productivity.” Does this sound like you? Escape the holiday chaos with a $30 Day Pass to Endeavor Workspaces. With 20,000 sqft to focus, inspiring downtown views and an executive gym, you’ll boost productivity and recharge before rejoining the holiday festivities. Snag a pass.*
Edu
What does career readiness look like at Greenville Tech?Professional Imaging Day brings local professionals to campus for mock interviews, panels, and networking sessions, helping Business and Computer Technology students build skills that matter in the workforce. Learn more.*
Finance
Greenville drivers: Stop overpaying for car insurance and use FinanceBuzz’s free tool to see if you can save $600+ a year in minutes.*
Concert
The stars of the hit TV show Nashville unite for The Encore Tour at the Peace Center Jan. 23 — a limited US tour stop. See Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio perform hits from the series and original music. Rediscover the Nashville sound —snag tickets.*
Furman (No. 16) is headed to its first-ever NCAA Men’s College Cup after stunning Portland (No. 8) on Friday night.
The goal that secured the win is a must-see that will, no doubt, go down in Furman history. Freshman Braden Dunham scored from ~40 yards out in the 75th minute.
The Paladins take on Washington this Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in Cary, NC. The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU. If they win, they’ll play in the National Championship on Monday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.
Deep-fried Christmas tree cake. That stopped my scroll instantly, got me to hit save, and made me add Jack Browns to my list of must-try spots this holiday season.
