Hello, May — the month where we honor mom, support makers at Artisphere + remember those who died while serving our country. |
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Here's to 31 event-packed days. | Photo + graphic by 6AM City |
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Here are 10 events worth adding to your May calendars. Tapas & Tequila | Thurs., May 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Plate 108, 108 E. Poinsett St., Greer | $80 | Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by preparing five courses of Spanish Tapas paired with tequila. TD Saturday Market | Sat., May 7 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Main Street, downtown Greenville | Free | Kickoff the 20th season of the TD Saturday Market by shopping produce, specialty foods + crafts from local vendors. Mother’s Day Brunch | Sun., May 8 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Village Kitchen, 2000 Society St. | Prices vary | Toast to mom with a special menu, live music + a mimosa, Bloody Mary, and Bellini bar. Music on the Mountain | Sun., May 15 | 1-4 p.m. | Eagle Mountain Winery Patio, 2330 Hwy. 11, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Sip wine to the sounds of the Greenville Jazz Collective. Greenville Liberty vs. NC Courage | Fri., May 20 | 7 p.m. | Triumph Stadium at Legacy Early College, 900 Woodside Ave. | $9+ | Cheer on the team in the first home match of their inaugural season. Mean Girls | Tues., May 24-Sun., May 29 | Times vary | The Peace Center | $39+ | Catch this Tony Award-nominated musical based on the 2004 film. Gallabrae | Sat., May 28 | 8:30 a.m. | Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | $20 | The Upstate transforms into the Scottish Highlands for a day of traditional Scottish games, music + fun.
GTC Freedom Flyer 2 Miler | Mon., May 30 | 8:30 a.m. | Kroc Center, 424 Westfield St. | $15 | Run through an American flag-lined course in honor of the service men + women who gave their lives fighting for our country.
Click below for more ways to celebrate May. |
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May is also a month notorious for matrimony. |
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Today -
Village Launch Pitch Event | Mon., May 2 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Kroc Center Greenville, 424 Westfield St. | Free | Alumni of Village Launch, the local nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurs, pitch for the chance to win $10,000 in grant funds for their business.
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MEnTAL Monday | Mon., May 2 | 6 p.m. | The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy. | Free | Test your trivia knowledge as you rock out and sip happy hour specials.
Tuesday Wednesday - Violins of Hope | Wed., May 4 | 7:30 p.m. | The Peace Center | $35+ | Varna International Orchestra presents this concert featuring restored violins that survived the Holocaust. 🎻
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Books Over Drinks | Wed., May 4 | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St. | $35 | Sip cocktails and chat with author Katherine Reay about her latest book, “The London House.” 📚
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Friday -
Kentucky Derby Party | Fri., May 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Venue at Falls Park, 631 S. Main St. | $25+ | Dance the night away in your derby hat at this party brought to you by Bored No More GVL. 🐎
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Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Fri., May 6-Sun., May 8 | 12-6 p.m. | Main Street, downtown Greenville | Free | Enjoy art, music, and more at this free + fun weekend festival on Main Street.*
Plan Ahead -
euphoria 2022 | Thu., Sep. 15-Sun., Sep. 18 | 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Various locations in Upstate, SC | $45+ | Tickets are on sale now for euphoria, presented by Lexus, the highly anticipated 4-day festival back for its 17th serving this fall.*
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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. |
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Did you know? Between 2014 and 2019, the number of businesses owned by Black women grew by 50% — the highest growth rate of any female demographic. Not only that, but SC ranks fourth in states with the fastest growing number of women-owned businesses. |
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CommunityWorks’ Women’s Small Business Center serves entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education, and support. | Photo provided by CommunityWorks | |
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One challenge that nearly all businesses face is limited access to tools and resources that help them grow, and Black women are more likely than other demographic groups to self-fund their businesses. Enter: CommunityWorks, a nonprofit focused on connecting minority and women business owners with the resources + capital they need to thrive.
Here are three practical, hands-on ways they help GVL businesses grow:
Access to capital
The biggest barrier for many minority-owned businesses? Access to capital and credit. CommunityWorks’ Credit Builder loan and Small Business Loan products are unique programs that help business owners establish credit and save money simultaneously, while also having access to capital opportunities up to $250,000 depending on need and eligibility.
CommunityWorks also leverages training, peer mentorship + financial wellness programs to build stronger entrepreneurs.* |
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Weather - 87º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Biz -
Local brewery owner Nate Tomforde is forming Crafted Community Concepts — a brewery group (think: like a restaurant group). Multiple breweries (each a unique concept) will be in the group, including Nate’s Double Stamp Brewery, Southernside Brewing Company, and two future breweries coming to Mauldin + Fountain Inn. 🍺 (Upstate Business Journal)
6AM City (hey, that’s us 👋) is officially moving into new headquarters. The local team of 40+ will innovate and create out of our new space at Poe West in the Village of West Greenville. According to our co-founder and COO, Ryan Heafy, SC’s biz ecosystem, sense of community, and pride in place has made this possible. Read more about our expansion journey.
Ranked Featured -
Local community Hartness + restaurant Village Kitchen were featured in USA Today’s story, “Putting Down Roots.” The article discusses agrihoods (communities centered around agriculture) and lauds Hartness’ community garden, raised garden beds, and locally-sourced dishes served up at Village Kitchen. (USAToday)
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$10.2 million. That’s how much the US Department of Commerce is investing in American Rescue Plan funds for SC infrastructure improvements. The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will receive $5.2 million and $5 million will go to the SC Technology and Aviation Center in Greenville to support various projects. ✈️ (US Economic Development Administration)
Arts -
Sculptor Yuri Tsuzuki recently installed her newest piece, “Invisible Cities” inside Wyche’s downtown office in celebration of its 100th anniversary. The commissioned piece is made of laser-cut, abstract aluminum shapes hung from the ceiling by aircraft cable, which Yuri says are inspired by “our ever-changing urban landscape…” Take a look at the piece. 🏙️ (WYFF 4)
Award -
Spartanburg local + Vietnam Veteran Craig Burnette received the Order of the Palmetto last week. The ceremony was held at the grand opening of Warriors Once Again in Spartanburg, a residence for veterans experiencing homelessness. (FOX Carolina)
Eat -
It’s officially big salad season. If you’re looking for a new go-to, we recommend this Tuscan quinoa spring salad recipe from Lowes Foods for all the vitamins and micronutrients. 🥗*
Kids -
Registration for summer soccer camp at the YMCA of Greenville (members $100; nonmembers $125) is now open. In this camp, kids will be broken up into groups for age-appropriate skills and training, learning how to properly pass, dribble, control the ball, shoot + more. ⚽*
Health -
The City of Greenville is hosting two blood drives with The Blood Connection in an effort to consistently supply Upstate hospitals with local blood donations. Book an appointment to donate on Wed., May 4 from 2-7 p.m. at the Sears Community Center (100 E. Park Ave.) or Thurs., May 12 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cleveland Park.
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Are you struggling with using a CPAP machine? Attend a webinar to hear from local doctors about Inspire, a sleep apnea treatment that works inside your body. No mask. No hose. Just sleep. Disclaimer: Inspire is not for everyone. Talk to your doctor to see if it’s right for you. 💤*
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Local artist Dorothy Shain Henderson recently launched her newest body of work, “Trusting Intuition.” The collection features five pieces: -
“WAIPO”
- “SOUTH AMERICAN SURF”
- “OAXACA”
- “BARTON SPRINGS”
- “BURGUNDY,” which is already sold out
Read Dorothy’s letter to herself + peep the spring collection. Plus, don’t miss the fresh new look of her website.
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