“It’s unbelievable that this little school is on this stage, and they should be.”
That’s what Furman men’s soccer head coach Doug Allison said after the Paladins fell to the Washington Huskies 3-1 in the semifinal of the College Cup last night.
Though the storybook season didn’t end with a trip to the National Championship, the Paladins still have a lot to celebrate, including this first-ever trip to college soccer’s biggest stage during Allison’s final season.
Holidays at the Kilgore-Lewis House | Saturday, Dec. 13-Sunday, Dec. 21 | Kilgore-Lewis House & The Greenville Council of Garden Clubs | Free
Valerie Sassyfras - A Very Sassy Christmas | 8-10 p.m. | No Vacancy on Commerce, Liberty | Free | Don’t miss the queen of quirky entertainment and her unforgettable holiday show, full of festive chaos, hilarious energy, and a whole lot of sass.*
Automatic Taco is opening its second location. You’ll soon be able to grab your favorite bites from The Commons spot in the former Mr. Crisp location in Overbrook.
Closing
The Dapper Dog Bark & Brew Bar will close its doors after service on Saturday, Dec. 27. “What started as a dream grew into a community, a family, and a place where everyone knew your dog’s name,” it said in its closing post.
Holiday
Tomorrow marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights. Celebrate with Chanukah on Main featuring festive music, family activities, tasty treats, a gelt drop, and the lighting of a giant menorah.
Today Is
The teddy bear toss at the Greenville Swamp Rabbits game. This fan-favorite tradition will feature thousands of stuffed animals thrown on the ice when the Swamp Rabbits score their first goal. This year’s goal is a record-breaking 10,000 toys, which will be donated to seven local organizations for the holiday season. Limited tickets remain.
Civic
Simpsonville City Council has authorized its city administrator to begin contract negotiations with a new, unnamed company to manage CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, following the city’s decision to end its agreement with TRZ Management in 2026. More details are expected next month. (Greenville Journal)
Announced
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 are on sale now.
Festival
VIP and weekend tickets for Bear Shadow — a spring music festival in Highlands — are on sale now. This year’s lineup features Trombone Shorty, Charley Crockett, Mavis Staples, and Margo Price. Explore the full lineup.
Greenvillian
Meet Gina Blohm, the Community Foundation of Greenville’s chief development officer — and the woman helping shape how generosity flows through our city. From guiding residents in their charitable giving to growing the foundation’s impact, Gina shares what inspires her work and what Greenville needs next.
Seasonal
It’s the most bun-derful time of the year. Google Trends data shows that December typically brings about an increased interest in baking at home. If you prefer your baked goodies made by an expert, there’s an abundance of excellent loaves around Greenville.
Plan Ahead
Merry markets to shop local
Tis the season to be shopping. | Photo by the City of Greenville
Online shopping deadlines are fast approaching if you want gifts in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Yule, and Kwanzaa, but shopping local is always our pick. Here are 10 holiday markets you can peruse this weekend:
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