Halloween Series: Greenville Graveyards (Part One) Time to dig into our favorite obsession. Our fascination with graveyards has unearthed some ghoulish ghosts! The upstate has its fair share of burial grounds. Some are more accessible than others. We ended up splitting the story into two parts - there’s just too much information to share in one post. The most depressing … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART ONE)
HALLOWEEN SERIES: OLD CHARLESTON JAIL
Known as Charleston’s most haunted building, this creepy piece of historic real estate sits in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The jail operated from 1802-1839, housing some of South Carolina's most dangerous criminals. (Not so) Fun Fact: before the jail was built, the land was used to dump the bodies of those who couldn't afford to be placed in a church … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN SERIES: OLD CHARLESTON JAIL
JOIN THE MEYER CENTER POLO CLASSIC ON OCTOBER 22
Meyer Center for Special Children was founded in 1954 by Dr. Leslie Meyer. Dr. Meyer was an orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Hospital for Children. His vision was simple: "In the right environment, all children can learn!" Sixty nine years later, the mission hasn't changed. Families struggle with where to turn for help when parenting a child with special needs. Making the public … [Read more...] about JOIN THE MEYER CENTER POLO CLASSIC ON OCTOBER 22
NEW EXHIBIT CALLED MARSH MUSIC AT TCMU
Interactive displays at The Children's Museum of the Upstate teach children without them knowing that they are learning. The staff does a great job with special programs. Field trips are offered for 3K-5th grade. Buses carry students from school districts all over the state, lining the street daily. TCMU's newest permanent exhibit is one you're not gonna want to miss! … [Read more...] about NEW EXHIBIT CALLED MARSH MUSIC AT TCMU
END OF SUMMER GVL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
End of Summer GVL Entertainment Guide Say goodbye to summer with a song. Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays hangs with us through September 29th. Presented by Pepsi at NOMA Square, bands take the stage from 5:30-9:30pm for two sets. There is limited seating, so it's a good idea to bring your own chair. Just don't park yourself too close to the stage, aka, dance … [Read more...] about END OF SUMMER GVL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
WHERE TO EAT BRUNCH IN GREENVILLE
Where to Eat Brunch in Greenville How do we love weekends? Let me count the ways. Brunch tops our list! Mondays kick off the work week with granola bars, pop tarts, or anything else that can be held in one hand while the other hand holds the steering wheel. That leaves no hand for coffee, unless you're a mutant. Cell phones are not the only distractions busy drivers … [Read more...] about WHERE TO EAT BRUNCH IN GREENVILLE
I <3 THE 90s ADULT NIGHT AT TCMU
I <3 the 90s Adult Night at TCMU Raid the deep recesses of your closet and pull out your acid-washed jeans and hair crimper from the 90s. Does Goodwill have a buy-back program? Asking for a friend... Thanks to the generous sponsors of TCMU, you're invited to I <3 The 90s Adult Night fundraiser event! This fun night includes an art making station, 90s trivia, 360 … [Read more...] about I <3 THE 90s ADULT NIGHT AT TCMU
GATHER GVL NAMED 6TH BEST FOOD HALL
Gather GVL named 6th Best Food Hall The accolades just keep on comin' (not that anyone needs another reason to visit Greenville). If you haven't already, it's past time to add Gather GVL to your "Gotta Eat There" List. USA Today has! USA Today Readers' Choice awarded our favorite food hall the 6th Best Food Hall in America (that's the whole country)! Located on Augusta … [Read more...] about GATHER GVL NAMED 6TH BEST FOOD HALL
EARL SCRUGGS FESTIVAL IS BACK
Earl Scruggs Festival is back! Independence Day has come and gone. Before you drag out your pumpkins, let's get excited about Labor Day. Before last year's inaugural festival, we normally went from fireworks and flags straight to ghosts and graveyards (a year-long fascination). In 2022, we were introduced to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival. Country music is on our … [Read more...] about EARL SCRUGGS FESTIVAL IS BACK
TCMU POPS UP IN SCOTLAND
TCMU Pops Up in Scotland "Tell me and I forget; teach me and I remember; involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin There's no better example of this quote than The Children's Museum of the Upstate. One of the largest children's museums in the nation, it's also a Smithsonian affiliate. The museum's bragging rights have recently gone global. TCMU Spartanburg director, … [Read more...] about TCMU POPS UP IN SCOTLAND