Greenville's arts scene is alive and well - even thriving! We can all thank the Metropolitan Arts Council (aka MAC). Since 1973, MAC has promoted and supported individual artists and organizations in the Upstate. Just down the street from the Greenville Visitors Center is the historic West End. Here, thanks to the tremendous support of TD Bank, MAC serves as a visitors … [Read more...] about SmartARTS WITH METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL
Education
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, PARKER HIGH SCHOOL
The Parker High School Auditorium was built in 1938 and is the only original building that remains on the grounds. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places October 9th, 2000. Through the years, Parker High School served eleven mill communities. The school was listed as a Top 10 school by the National Education Association five times! To date, it's the … [Read more...] about HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, PARKER HIGH SCHOOL
PAST TO THE FUTURE: HERITAGE GREEN
Heritage Green The land now called Heritage Green was donated to the boys and girls academies by Vardry McBee (see this post). His only stipulation was that the lot always be used for educational and cultural purposes. Early tenants were Greenville Academies, 1820-1854; Greenville Womens College, 1855-1936; Womens College of Furman University, 1937-1961. During … [Read more...] about PAST TO THE FUTURE: HERITAGE GREEN
GREENVILLE: PAST TO THE FUTURE
Today, we're introducing a new series, Greenville: Past to the Future. We thought it would be fun to pick a familiar spot in town and dig up some not-so-familiar facts! Falls Park on the Reedy Greenville has not always been the "cultural and entertainment center for the upstate." I was born in Greenville and have witnessed an unbelievable metamorphosis in my short lifetime. … [Read more...] about GREENVILLE: PAST TO THE FUTURE
2023 ROLLERCOASTER REAL ESTATE MARKET IN GREENVILLE
2023 Rollercoaster Real Estate Market in Greenville Total Sales: A Rollercoaster of Trends So, let's talk total sales – the real estate rollercoaster that was 2023, according to the insights from RE/MAX REACH Broker/Owner, Jeremy Russell. Interest rates soaring, sale prices reaching new heights, fewer buyers taking the plunge – it all culminated in a 7.8% dip in total … [Read more...] about 2023 ROLLERCOASTER REAL ESTATE MARKET IN GREENVILLE
UPSTATE GUIDE TO HOMESCHOOLING
"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school" Albert Einstein. I worked in public schools for many years and met many talented teachers. Not until circumstances gifted me with the opportunity to be home with the boys, did I discover the limitless possibilities of homeschool. This week's article is an effort to answer the high volume of … [Read more...] about UPSTATE GUIDE TO HOMESCHOOLING
NEW EXHIBIT SET TO OPEN AT TCMU SPARTANBURG
Do you have young children who love to grocery shop with you? Sure, some might be satisfied to sit quietly in the cart and watch as you make selections. If they're anything like mine were, they have to walk and insist, "I do it myself." Beginning Saturday, January 27th, you can satisfy that independent spirit with a trip to TCMU Spartanburg. On the main floor, young … [Read more...] about NEW EXHIBIT SET TO OPEN AT TCMU SPARTANBURG
A VERY GRINCHY CHRISTMAS STILL AT UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM
Happy 2024! We're gonna ask you to stretch Christmas out just a bit longer. Drop by one of our favorite spots in the Upstate! Now playing at the Upcountry History Museum thru Sunday, January 21st - “A Very Grinchy Christmas.” This children’s book turned into the most watched holiday special in tv history, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel … [Read more...] about A VERY GRINCHY CHRISTMAS STILL AT UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM
2023 Q3 REAL ESTATE MARKET IN GREENVILLE WITH JEREMY RUSSELL
2023 Q# Real Estate Market in Greenville with Jeremy Russell Surging borrowing costs, rising sale prices, and low inventory has caused the overall units sold to decline so far this year, says RE/MAX REACH Broker/Owner, Jeremy Russell. Third Quarter year to date in 2023, total Closed Sales were down 9.5% from 2022. The average units sold year to date in 2023 is 1,280 … [Read more...] about 2023 Q3 REAL ESTATE MARKET IN GREENVILLE WITH JEREMY RUSSELL
360 TRAVELS TO THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM
In 2005, when the Georgia Aquarium opened, it was the largest in the world. Today, with eleven million gallons of water, it's the largest in the United States (4th in the world). The land the building sits on was donated by the Coca- Cola Company. Home Depot Co-founder, Bernard Marcus, contributed $250 million to fuel the construction. Research programs from Georgia … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVELS TO THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM