"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." Audrey Hepburn Ready or not, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Let's start out with a little history, shall we? How Did Valentine's Day Begin? Saint Valentine was a Roman priest who ministered to Christians persecuted under the Roman Empire. He performed weddings for Christian soldiers who were forbidden to … [Read more...] about HOW TO SPEND VALENTINE’S DAY IN GREENVILLE
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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: FEBRUARY 2-4
Things to Do this Weekend: February 2-4 Weather Forecast Friday: Sunny, high of 65 & low of 38 Saturday: More sun, high of 55 & low of 35 Sunday: Cloudy, high of 51 & low of 34 For the complete forecast click here Friday, February 2nd Fresh Fish Fridays with Broadwater Shrimp Co. now at Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery 11am-4pm Join the Upstate's seafood … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: FEBRUARY 2-4
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
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JANUARY 26-28
Things to Do this Weekend: January 26-28 Weather Forecast Friday: Possible rain, high of 68 & low of 60 Saturday: Rainy, high of 63 & low of 56 Sunday: Cloudy, high of 58 & low of 43 For the complete forecast click here Friday, January 26th Carmella's Café & Dessert Bar now open in Downtown Greenville at Camperdown Plaza 8am-midnight Charleston café … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JANUARY 26-28
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
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JANUARY 19-21
Things to Do this Weekend: January 19-21 Weather Forecast Friday: Sunny, high of 48 & low of 24 Saturday: More sun, high of 33 & low of 18 Sunday: Sunny, high of 41 & low of 16 For the complete forecast click here Friday, January 19th Last Weekend of Restaurant Week in the Upstate Enjoy special pre-fix menu from restaurants across the Upstate for … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JANUARY 19-21
360 TRAVEL SERIES: PRINTMAKER’S INN, SAVANNAH, GA
360 Travel Series: Printmaker's Inn, Savannah, Georgia Remarkable what a Clemson grad can do when he sets his mind to the task (spoken like a true Gamecock fan). Peter Galloway, class of 2008, is a history fanatic. He and wife, Kristen, have opened a stunning inn in Savannah. It's within walking distance of all the major tourist attractions. Ever taken tours of old … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVEL SERIES: PRINTMAKER’S INN, SAVANNAH, GA
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JANUARY 12-14
Things to Do this Weekend: January 12-14 Weather Forecast Friday: Rainy, high of 53 & low of 33 Saturday: Sunny, high of 49 & low of 34 Sunday: More sun, high of 51 & low of 29 For the complete forecast click here Friday, January 12th Restaurant Week in the Upstate Enjoy special pre-fix menu from restaurants across the Upstate for Restaurant Week now through … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JANUARY 12-14
MAC HAPPENINGS JANUARY-MARCH 2024
MAC Happenings January-March 2024 Kick-off 2024 with the local visual arts of the Upstate with Metropolitan Arts Council (also know as MAC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation provides support to area arts organizations, individual artists and arts education programs through its grants program, cultural planning process, by advocating on behalf of all artists and arts … [Read more...] about MAC HAPPENINGS JANUARY-MARCH 2024
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