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🔎 A Stone Cottage mystery
New spot for Falls Park picnic provisions coming soon. | Photo by GVLtoday
Construction is underway on Stone Cottage, the 1894 Falls Cottage overlooking Reedy River Falls. Owners of Passerelle Bistro will open a new restaurant and small event space featuring grab-and-go sandwiches, soups, and salads, with an opening planned for this summer.
When the restaurant opens, the art will be on display. | Photo by Stone Cottage
We’re coming to our audience with a mystery found in the cottage walls. This art was found during demolition, and we’d love to know the story behind it.
I know this is a long shot, but we do have ~70,000 of you reading this newsletter who may recognize the art and point us toward the mystery artist. If you know, reply to this email and let me know.
“The Rainbow Fish” | Saturday, Feb. 7-Sunday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | $22
Greenville Symphony Orchestra: Dvorak’s Cello Concerto | Saturday, Feb. 7-Sunday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | Peace Center | $24.20+ | Experience Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor with acclaimed cellist Tommy Mesa, plus a special onstage collaboration with the Greenville County Youth Orchestra in Márquez’s electrifying Danzón No. 2.*
Friday, April 10
Passport to Dance Benefit Gala | 6 p.m. | The Westin Poinsett | $225 | The evening features a cocktail reception with open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and silent auction, followed by a three-course dinner, ballet performances + exciting fundraising experiences benefitting IB.*
No, those aren’t clouds. The snow in the Carolinas could be seen from space. Here in Greenville County, snow totals ranged from 5 to 7.5 inches. See how much fell where you live. (WYFF 4)
Gallery
From snowmen to sledding, snow-covered falls to Main Street flurries, our gallery featuring snow day photos is ready for viewing.
Greenville County Schools has another eLearning day today due to road conditions after the weekend snowstorm. A decision on school tomorrow will be made this afternoon.
Biz
Auro Hotels added the Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown to its portfolio. The 135-room hotel includes meeting space, a fitness center, and on-site dining from Indaco and O-Ku. (Upstate Business Journal)
Featured
A nearly failed pastry school final exam helped shape the career of Greenville pastry chef Tania Cienfuegos Harris. Now a James Beard Award semifinalist, she’s stepping back, reflecting, and redefining success — trading accolades for balance, creativity, and shaping the next generation of bakers. (TOWN)
Community
From battling an illegal seawall on Isle of Palms to defending Cape Romain’s wild beauty from harmful development, the South Carolina Environmental Law Project fights for our coast at no cost to the communities they serve. Learn more about their work + make a donation to support free environmental legal advocacy.*
Active
Good news: YMCA of Greenville’s no joining fee offer has been extended through Saturday, Feb. 7. There’s never been a better time to join.Sign up online or at any branch and enjoy full access to everything you need to prioritize your health, fitness, and well-being. Learn more.*
Meet the intimacy gummy: Camino Wild Cherry, the ultimate edible for date night. Heighten sensory experiences and ignite that special spark with a THC gummy that fits seamlessly into your Valentine’s Day plans — without the hangover or bloat of alcohol. Get 20% off a full-size tin with code 6AM20.†*
Category
Fantastic Scholastic
Students worth celebrating
Students learn how to build and code robots. | Photo by Megan Fitzgerald for Greenville Journal
Greenville County is full of students and teachers doing incredible work, and we’re kicking off a new series called “Fantastic Scholastic” to tell those stories. First up, Mission: Robotics. Who: Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) students Lillian and Nicky Arzt + J.L. Mann student Henry Quackenbush were nominated by Jamie Inman, Assistant Head for Advancement at CCES.
What: After aging out of competitive robotics, they launched Mission: Robotics, a student-led nonprofit helping Title I elementary and middle schools in Greenville County start FIRST Lego League teams — covering funding, supplies, and mentorship.
Why it matters: They’re removing cost barriers to STEM education, and it’s already paying off: Lead Academy’s fifth-grade team recently placed first in Core Values and is headed to regionals.
Asked
Asked
Do you know a local student, teacher, or staff member who should be our next Fantastic Scholastic?
I know the whole “six more weeks of winter” thing hit harder than usual yesterday because of the storms over the past two weekends, but I’m choosing to view it as an opportunity, since it also means six more weeks of hot chocolate.
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