Hello Friday.
April 26 2024
Oktoberfest is just around the corner, so grab your lederhosen or dirndl + head to 1 of the following spots to celebrate.
13 Stripes Brewery, 1307 Old Easley Highway, Easley + 250 Mill St., PW3101, Taylors | Celebrations run Sept.27-Oct. 3. Baker’s General batch is available now in taprooms before it’s officially released on Sept. 27.
Grateful Brew GVL, 501 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | On Oct. 7, Grateful Brew is partnering with Sierra Nevada to feature special brews. Grainville Food Project will be on site with pretzels + The Groovy Dawg will be selling brats + hotdogs. You can also expect raffles, prizes, and commemorative steins.
Be sure to check out the ever-changing beers on tap at local spots like Pizza Artista — which has featured beers from Terrapin Beer Co., SweetWater Brew, and Foothills Brewing recently | Image via @pizzaartistagvl
Five Forks Brewing, 2613 Woodruff Rd. Unit 102, Simpsonville | Five Forks will host Oktobeerfest from Oct. 8-10. The weekend-long celebration includes live music, food trucks, and beer. BellaNova Strings will be headlining.
Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St. | From Sept. 24-26, Fireforge will feature live Oompah music and special beers for Oktoberfest + the fall season, like The Spice is Right Imperial Pumpkin Ale.
IronHill Brewery, 741 Haywood Rd. | From Sept. 17- Oct. 3, you’ll find traditional Bavarian-inspired food featuring everything from Jagerschnitzel to Oktoberfest Egg Rolls, as well as a medium-bodied lager.
Pangaea Brewing, 115 Welborn St. | Celebrate Oktoberfest from Sept. 25-26 with 2 seasonal Oktoberfest brews + special food offerings.
Hub City Brewfest, 1802 Drayton Rd., Spartanburg | Hub City is hosting Drafts at Drayton on Sept. 25. You’ll find beers + ciders on tap from 15 SC breweries.
Ciclops Cyderi and Brewery, 197 E. St. John St., Spartanburg | From Oct. 1-3, Ciclops will release the Vladiberger Pilsner, have an accordion player on site, host games with prizes, host Karaoke, and feature a German-inspired menu.
You can also get a taste of Germany at Southernside Brewing by ordering the soft pretzel sticks with housemade beer cheese + a Märzen — a Malty German amber lager.
Prost, Greenville. 🍻
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Today
- Page Pairings | Mon., Sept. 13 | 7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St. | $30 | A book-inspired wine tasting where the qualities of each wine get paired with books that share the same spirit. 📖
Tuesday
Wednesday
- Wine & Dine with Ethan Becker | Wed, Sept. 15 | 5:30-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $95 | Indulge in a three-course meal with recipes from “The Joy of Cooking'' by Irma Rambeur, as you enjoy a discussion with legendary chef (and Rambeur’s grandson) Ethan Becker.
Thursday
- Mead & Read Book Club | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Wandering Bard Meadery, 1320 Hampton Ave. | Free entry | Eat + drink while brainstorming new books, old books, and potentially a book club. 📖
- Leading Well Conference | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join an annual event created to inspire and equip women in leadership.
- Next Venture Pitch Conference | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 1-5 p.m. | Greenville ONE Center, 2 West Washington St., 2nd floor auditorium | $100 | Watch a half-day pitch competition that brings together high-growth entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, world-class speakers, and more to establish Greenville as an innovation and entrepreneurship hub in the southeast.
Friday
Plan Ahead
- Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails series | Tues., Sept. 28 | 5-7 p.m. | Endeavor Greenville, 1 N. Main St., 4th Floor | Free for members; limited $30 tix available for non-members | The must-attend networking event will feature a candid Q&A session between friends and partners Erwin + Harkes. Ⓟ
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
A few weeks ago, our team got the chance to check out Craft Axe Throwing, and as people are looking for fun + unique activities to participate in, we wanted to share how you can #TryThis.
An axe-ceptional time team building | Gif via 6AM City Team
What we tried (with pricing): Our group of 8 booked 2 lanes for 1 hour of axe throwing. Axe throwing is $20 per person per hour for up to 8 people. For groups of 8+, a 25% non-refundable deposit (or $150 for facility rental) is required. Craft Axe Throwing made it easy to pick our lanes + schedule our time online. Ⓟ
Weather
- 91º | Sunny | 7% chance of rain
Development
- City Council is set to review a development agreement today which proposes the city pay for a plaza, sidewalks, and other improvements as the city + United Community Bank try to make a deal on infrastructure improvements near the new United Community headquarters at East Camperdown Way. Construction is expected to begin in January 2022. (Greenville News)
Theater
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch — which ended its run early in 2020 because of the pandemic — reopens this month on Sept. 24 at the Warehouse Theatre as the season opener. Blue Star Theatre discounts for veterans and active military are available + I Pay What I Can Sunday is on Sept. 26 at 3 p.m.
Open
- Ro & Co Clothing — a clothing + accessories store — is now open in the west village at 1172 Pendleton Street. The new store will be open Tues.-Fri., from, 10 a.m.-6p.m and Sat., from 10 a.m.-5p.m.
Coronavirus
- Upstate Pride SC has canceled all remaining in-person events for 2021 because of the spike in COVID-19 cases. The cancellation includes all OUTside, Pride Week 2021, and Pride-sponsored events. Follow Upstate Pride for more information + to hear about 2022 events. 🌈
The Word
- David John "DJ" Uiagalelei — Clemson’s quarterback — is sure to continue to make headlines this season. If you’re a football fan + you want to talk about the game but aren’t quite sure how to pronounce DJ’s last name we’ve got you covered — it’s oo-ee-ANH-gah-leh-lay.
List
- The Greenville Journal released a list of Upstate farms to explore. Several local farms sell a variety of fresh products ranging from fresh strawberries + goat cheese to fresh meats, like pork and lamb. 🍓
Health
- September is Suicide Awareness month + SC’s suicide rate is higher than the national average — a rate of 16.8 per 100,000 people — according to NAMI Greenville. If you need to talk to someone, call the crisis hotline of Mental Health America of Greenville County at 864-271-8888 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. (Greenville Journal)
Asked
- Reader Jessica K. wants to know if there are any sand volleyball players in Greenville. Are there any clubs or leagues for folks wanting to get together for some sand volleyball? Let us know.
Cause
- Audubon South Carolina is hosting Birds and Brews on Thurs, Sept. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Birds Fly South Ale Project (1320 Hampton Ave.). Meet with fellow birders, community members, and elected officials + enjoy complimentary beverages and food on a first come, first serve basis. 🦅 Ⓟ
Volunteer
- euphoria is seeking volunteers and event contract help for the 2021 festival weekend, Sept. 16-19. Volunteers will be immersed in a weekend of influential chefs, beverage specialists, and industry enthusiasts, all while supporting a local non-profit. See all volunteer opportunities + sign up, or inquire about contract positions: info@euphoriagreenville.com. Ⓟ
Stat
- 41%. The percentage of our readers who voted theater performances as the arts events they've most missed over the past year. See several upcoming shows, openings + other arts events to pencil into your fall calendar here. Ⓟ
Survey
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The Easley Silos are looking a bit more colorful + vibrant with some new murals by Matteo Miles. If you haven’t been to check them out yet, you can find these larger-than-life murals at 122 Folger Ave. in Easley.
What else can you find at the Silos? Inky’s Authentic Philadelphia Cheesesteak, Ninja Warrior Coffee House, Silos Brewery, Pink Mama’s Ice Cream, Belladina’s, and Indi-Go. 😋
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