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| What’s Happening in Greenville? |
Got all things planned for this week? Don’t miss to include a day out or two with your family or friends. There are plenty of things to do in Greenville and they come in all flavors – concerts, plays, outdoor entertainment and more. Start your week off with a bang with our pick of the best happenings in Greenville this week.
| May 21, Mon, 7:30 PM No Expectations Comedy Open Mic Coffee Underground |
May 21, Mon, 6:30 PM Live, Love, Sing Eastminster Presbyterian Church |
| May 22, Tue 2018 Southern Conference Baseball Championship Flour Field at the West End |
May 22, Tue 7:30 PM Greenville Swing In the cabin at McPherson Park |
| May 23, Wed, 10:30 AM Toddler Time! Upcountry History Museum |
May 23 Wed, 8:30 PM Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movie Series Falls Park on the Reedy |
| May 24, Thu, 7:30 PM Callisto Quartet Carolina Music Museum |
May 24, Thu, 5:30 PM Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive NOMA SquareMuch Ado About Nothing |
| May 25, Fri, 6 PM Beachin’ Fridays Outdoor Amphitheater Downtown Mauldin |
May 25, Fri, 5:30 PM Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays NOMA Square |
| May 26, Sat Gallabrae – Greenville Scottish Games Furman University |
May 26, Sat The Greenville Dirt Series Paris Mountain State Park |
| May 27, Sun, 7 PM Upstate Shakespeare Festival: The Winter’s Tale Fall’s Park on the Reedy |
May 27, Sun,8:30 AM Memorial Day Weekend Family Fun Chimney Park |
| Foodie Destination of the Week |
The restaurant scene in greater Greenville has exploded off the past decade with new restaurants springing up here and there. Downtown Greenville alone has brought an array of tasty cuisines to pick from which makes it a great place for anyone who wants to try different culinary experiences. This week, we’ll highlight one of the best places to dine and experience Greenville’s gastronomic delights.
Stomping Grounds Coffee House & Wine Bar
Located in the heart of downtown Greer, The Stomping Grounds Coffee & Wine Bar serves specialty coffees, wine, and much more. Here, against the backdrop of brick and a great selection of art pieces from local artists, you will find your hunger for great food, great service, and great conversation.
Local, quality-focused coffee house and wine bar with excellent food, has a very loyal following. Locals and downtown visitors stop by and fill their daily coffee and teacups. The owners, Grey and Lisa Garland, and their enthusiastic team are always very welcoming. Stomping Grounds Coffee & Wine Bar combines a modern coffee house with classic Southern charm, offering a warm and relaxing atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
Go and meet up with friends for a bite to eat, catch up on some work (Wi-Fi is always free), or pull up a chair and catch live music mingling with the aromas of coffee and fresh fare. Choose from their wide menu including breakfast, panini, sandwiches, wraps, soup, salads, and munchies. They also cater to events such as birthday, bridal, graduation, and other off-site events.
Address: 208 Trade Street, Greer SC 29651
Phone: 864-801-1555
Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm; Fri-Sat: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm; Sun: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Website: www.stompinggroundsgreer.com
| Plan Ahead |
Music by the Lake: Free Summer Concert Series Starts in Greenville, SC
Furman University’s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series comes back to celebrate the sounds of summer. The series will open on May 24th, Thursday at 7:30 pm through August 2 at the amphitheater by the Furman University Lake. Enjoy Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary and other orchestral favorites. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Learn more about the Summer Concert Series here, or contact the Furman music office at 864-294-2086.
May 24 “The Kings Of Swing”
Lakeside Concert Band, Leslie W. Hicken, Director
May 31 “Circus Days”
Lakeside Concert Band, Leslie W. Hicken, Director
June 7 “The Lights On Broadway”
Carolina Youth Symphony, Leslie W. Hicken, Director
June 14 Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble
Tom Wright, Director
June 21 “For New York” With Rhapsody In Blue
Poinsett Wind Symphony, Leslie W. Hicken And Jay Bocook, Directors
Derek Parsons, Piano Soloist
June 28 Let Freedom Ring: A Patriotic Celebration
The Greenville Chorale, Bing Vick, Director
Lakeside Concert Band, Leslie W. Hicken, Director
July 5 The Matt Olson Quintet
Matt Olson, Director
July 12 Bluegrass Night: The Andy Carlson Band
July 19 “Valentine’s Day In July”
Lakeside Concert Band, Leslie W. Hicken, Director
July 26 “Lakeside 50th Golden Anniversary”
Lakeside Concert Band, Leslie W. Hicken, Director
August 2 Contemporary Jazz: The Steve Watson Band
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