Spring getaway: 6 Greenville events worth traveling for

A parade during Artisphere in Downtown Greenville

Spend spring in Greenville and enjoy these travel-worthy events. | Photo provided by VisitGreenvilleSC

Spring days are on the way, Charleston. While we love every season in our city, we do enjoy a springtime getaway. Enter: Greenville. Known for its vibrant art scene, award-winning downtown, scenic outdoors, and eclectic dining, adventure awaits just a ~3 hour drive away.

To help you plan your trip, we’ve rounded up six travel-worthy events happening in “Yeah, That Greenville” this spring:

Southern Roots - A BBQ Reunion | April 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | $110-2,500 | Get a taste of the South with BBQ bites from 30+ pitmasters and chefs, and enjoy live music, libations + more while supporting a good cause.
Mac Arnold Blues Festival | April 15 | 12-6 p.m. | City of Fountain Inn, 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn | Free | Listen to the sounds of legendary blues and R&B artist Mac Arnold at the 16th Annual Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival.
euphoria Spring Fest | April 20-23 | Times vary | Various venues around Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Easley | $45-525 | This upscale event celebrates Greenville’s robust culinary community with exclusive tastings, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, and multi-course dinners featuring celebrity chefs.
Artisphere | May 12-14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free | Named the "#3 Best Art Show in the Country” by USA TODAY, this art show features 135 juried visual artists representing 17 different mediums (read: glass, jewelry, painting, ceramics, wood, furniture, and more).
Gallabrae: Greenville’s Scottish Games | May 26-May 27 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville and Furman University | Parade: Free; Games: Free (Children 4 + under), $10 (Children 5-12), $20 (Adults) in advance or $25 at the gate | This is a BYOB event —as in, bring your own bagpipes — filled with Scottish festivities that combine spirited competition, Celtic jams, a parade, and more.
BMW Charity Pro-Am | June 5-11| Times vary | Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club | $20-175 | Amateurs, celebrities + professionals rotate between two courses on Thursday and Friday with the twelve lowest-scoring amateur teams and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final amateur round.*

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EVENTS

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Thursday, March 9

Jeremy’s Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute | Thursday, March 9 | 7 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston | $17 | Jam out to hits by one of the 1990s’ most prolific and influential bands with this tribute artist.
Inspector NoClue’s Murder Mystery | Thursday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre, 164 Church St., Charleston | $25-$27 | Grab a ticket for this comic whodunit with a cast of volunteer guests featuring drinks, snacks, and desserts.

Friday, March 10

Silent Disco | Friday, March 10 | 7-10 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville | $15 cash, Venmo, or Cash App | Head to downtown Summerville for this family-friendly event featuring tunes from the 1970s to the 2000s.
TAKE THE FUNNY AND RUN | Friday, March 10 | 8 p.m. | Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., Ste. B, Charleston | $20 | Spend the evening with Theatre 99 ensemble members as they perform improv using audience suggestions.

Saturday, March 11

Folly Pier Fest | Saturday, March 11 | 5-8 p.m. | Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach | $20-$25 | Celebrate the new Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier with music, food, and entertainment.
Charleston Battery vs. Phoenix Rising FC: Opening Night at Patriots Point | Saturday, March 11 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $14-$40 | Pack the Point this Saturday for the Charleston Battery’s opening night — enjoy food and drink from Chucktown favorites and a pre-match concert by Greg Keys and Co.*
First Anniversary Concert Series | Saturday, March 11, Friday, March 24, Friday, April 7 | Times vary | The Riviera Theater, 227 King St., Charleston | Enjoy three special performances featuring concessions, VIP ticket offerings + a chance to win two tickets for all shows at The Riviera for the remainder of 2023 during this concert series.*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

66º | Partly cloudy | 1% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 6:36 a.m.
Set: 6:24 p.m.

Tide

Low: 2:57 a.m. + 3:09 p.m.
High: 8:56 a.m. + 9:17 p.m.

Announced

Any Monopoly fans out there? A new Charleston edition of the game is in the works and the community is invited to share the local spots they want to see on the board. Submit your suggestion by Friday, April 7. 🎲

Community

The Trust for Public Land nonprofit is partnering with the College of Charleston to conduct a study that could provide cities with information to assist in park access efforts. Learn more about the initiative. 🌳 (WCIV)
Dorchester County is expected to allocate ~$200 million to wastewater treatment plant upgrades in North Charleston. Phase one of the project is set to increase the total amount of gallons treated per day from 8 million to 10 million. Residents in North Charleston, Summerville, and Ridgeville are served by this plant. (WCSC)

Environment

The South Carolina Aquarium has officially relaunched its Good Catch sustainability program. Partners include retailers, caterers, restaurants, and purveyors that source one-third (or more) of their seafood locally, with levels ranging from silver to platinum. Dive into the details. 🎣 (The Post and Courier)

Eat

Beautiful South, an upcoming restaurant inspired by the foods of Southern China, has landed a spot on Eater Carolinas’ list of the “12 Most Anticipated Restaurants Across the Carolinas for Spring, 2023.” Created by the team behind Kwei Fei, the eatery is set to be located at 128 Columbus St. and is slated to open this summer. 🍴 (Eater Carolinas)

Traffic

If you’re attending an event at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center this weekend, listen up: A parking alert has been issued for this Saturday, March 11. Parking lots will be open at 12 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to arrive early and carpool. 🚗 (WCBD)

Travel

Local TSA officials have shared a few tips for smooth travel ahead of spring break, including prohibited items and bag recommendations. Charleston International Airport screened ~9,000 passengers between March 3-5, and this number is expected to remain consistent. Follow our airport guide. ✈️ (WCBD)

Number

$10,000. That’s the total grant that Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Community Investment Program has contributed to the Charleston County Public Library’s Free and Fresh program. The funding is set to assist in keeping the program operational during off-season months for fresh produce. Learn more about Free and Fresh. 🍅 (WCSC)
$1.68 million. That’s the total investment that manufacturer Summit Paper Tube, Inc. has announced in Williamsburg County. This funding will go towards a facility in Andrews, the company’s first SC location, and create 19 new jobs. 💰 (WCBD + WCSC)

State

More than $185 million in capital projects funding has been approved, expected to assist in better quality internet access across the state through “The Next, Next Greatest Thing — Main Street, South Carolina” grant program. Check if you’re eligible. 💻 (WCSC)

Stat

85%. This percentage of throat infections are viral (read: they resolve quickly with over-the-counter treatments and a little TLC). The other 15% result from an invasion of the bacteria streptococcus (read: strep throat). Here’s when to seek a doctor’s care.*

Wellness

What’s in: red light therapy. What’s out: forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart. *

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SPORTS

Alexa, play “We Are the Champions” 🏆

The Cougars are headed to the NCAA Tournament. | Photo by @cofcbasketball

It’s official: The College of Charleston Cougars are headed to the NCAA Tournament after a five-point win against the University of North Carolina-Wilmington during the 2023 Jersey Mike’s CAA Men’s Basketball Championship in D.C. on Tuesday.

The final score was 63-58, marking the team’s 31st win of the season and signifying the first men’s basketball team in the division to secure 30+ wins this year.

According to senior Ryan Larson, who finished Tuesday’s game with 23 points, the team’s main goal this season was the NCAA Tournament. This will be the first time that the team has appeared since 2018. Take a look at the post-game celebration.

So who’s up next? Brackets are set to be released on Sunday, March 12. Find the schedule here. Until then, we’re headed to the Big Dance, Holy City. 🎉

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: If you’ve been reading my newsletters for long enough, you know that Home Team BBQ is one of my favorite local spots, and I know I’m not alone.

Yesterday, the restaurant shared that it was celebrating the downtown location’s seven-year anniversary, and I couldn’t be more excited for an excuse to grab a frozen Irish coffee and a pulled pork platter to commemorate this milestone this weekend. Happy anniversary, Home Team. Love, one of your biggest fans. 🎉

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Learn about a new state park in the works on James Island, here.

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