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AUGUST 2020

40 MAN OF ACTION

At 33 years old, Derrick Quarles—a doctoral student, policy advisor, and soon-to-be father— leads the charge for change through the Upstate chapter of Black Lives Matter. by stephanie trotter

“I don’t think it’s a fad. I think people really want to be allies and help. When you see other races at a rally, it’s a tremendous help, because we know we are not stepping alone.”

Cover: Derrick Quarles, founder of the Upstate chapter of Black Lives Matter. For more, see “Man of Action,” page 40.

Photograph by Paul Mehaffey

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82 SIREN SONG

Spaghetti and clams— christened with lemon and cherry tomatoes— is a pasta classic worth perfecting. by kathryn davé

“I’ve come to realize that perfecting a couple of foundational meals is a sound strategy for all of life. Even people who don’t cook should have a meal or two they can count on producing flawlessly.”

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Asada Restaurant’s Roberto Cortez is all about color; Derrick Quarles seeks social justice; artist and advocate Jerry Blassingame channels his woodworking talents to help others.

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Masterful design meets American craftsmanship in Thomas Wages’ menswear collection; traveling in style gets technical with the Discommon duffle bag.

From her essay collection, All the Colors We Will See, North Carolina writer Patrice Gopo reflects on the role race plays in her everyday life.

Fountain Inn joint Bobby’s BBQ brings Texasstyle flavor; say cheers to summer with these vibrant wines; sink your fork into this simple spaghetti and clams dish.

Editor’s Letter

Self portrait at Vessel, Hudson Yards, New York NY, September 2019 Photograph by Blair Knobel

When we look the other in the eye, we see that we could be the person who is staring back.

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en who push boundaries, defy the odds, carve a new path—these are men of purpose. They know the stakes, yet they stand for the mission so passionately that the fear takes a backseat to duty.

At heart, the mission is about people, about reminding everyone of our shared humanity, about embracing diversity. Then, we all rise. Then, we become stronger. When we look the other in the eye, we see that we could be the person who is staring back.

Following the footsteps of many, Derrick Quarles continues the walk, leading and organizing on behalf of the activist group, Black Lives Matter. As a PhD candidate and father-to-be, he understands the inherent risks of his pursuit. Yet, he believes in his work, which he sees as his ministry—a calling. His story is best told in his own words (“Man of Action,” page 40).

Jerry Blassingame’s path to Soteria Community Development Corporation, an organization in Greenville that serves formerly incarcerated men, has been one of redemption. Twenty-five years ago, Jerry served time on a drug charge. Now, he’s leading an organization whose name, Soteria, translates to salvation. Through Soteria at Work,

Jerry shares his passion for woodworking with the men he serves. By shaping and crafting wood, these men find purpose, focus, and a sense of healing (“A Different Story,” page 44).

Muralist Adam Schrimmer combines his artistic craft with a drive for social change. His work is bold and big, blanketing the sides of buildings, climbing up the walls of schools and restaurants. Recent days have pushed Schrimmer to combine his talents with the compelling words of regional poets. Through his work with Wits End Poetry, Schrimmer and Greenville poet Kimberly Simms lead OneGVLArts, an initiative to highlight social justice on murals throughout the city (“Wall to Wall,” page 68).

The work of these men is physical and visceral. It is not theirs alone— they are coalescing, bridging, and mobilizing. Whether it’s a peaceful gathering in a park, inspiring others by example, or by transforming buildings and neighborhoods through artistic collaboration, these Upstate leaders have committed their lives to change and to progress.

In their noble pursuits, they are shifting the narrative of our culture and awakening us to a better way.

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FIRST SUNDAY EXPEDITIONS WITH PATRICK MCMILLAN For amateur naturalists in South Carolina, there’s no better way to spend four hours than aboard a boat on Lake Jocassee with Emmy Award–winning PBS host and naturalist Patrick McMillan. Featured

by Jocassee Lake Tours, this excursion explores the microhabitats in the Jocassee Gorges wilderness, home to majestic waterfalls, rare subtropical ferns, and 64 species of salamanders.

Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem, SC. Sun, Aug 2, 10am. $80.

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BEACHIN’ FRIDAYS

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Ongoing until the end of September, the TR Market trimmed its number of vendors this summer to accommodate social distancing.

Though many of your favorite crafters may not be on hand, you’ll still be able to find plenty of local goodies. Come out on Saturday mornings to browse the booths for just-picked produce, artisan-made cheese by Blue Ridge Creamery, fresh breads from Upcountry Provisions, and delectable doughnuts from Fancy Fox Bakeshop.

235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Thru Sept 26.

Sat, 8:30am–noon. Free admission. (864) 610-0965, travelersrestfarmersmarket.com

Load up your lawn chair or blanket and head for the outdoor amphitheater behind the Mauldin Cultural Center. Held on the first three Fridays in August, these family-friendly events revolve around outdoor concerts by Shag Doctorz (8/7), Larry McNair & Friends (8/14), and Back 9 (8/21).

The finale of this year’s Beachin’ Fridays series goes out with a bang on August 21, thanks to a dazzling fireworks display.

A great way to satisfy any sweet tooth, this two-hour Foothill Foodie Tour takes guests on a stroll through part of downtown Greenville with stops along the way to savor some of the best baked goods in the city. If scratch-made cakes, authentic French pastries, and warm homemade doughnuts with salted-caramel and chocolateganache dipping sauces make your mouth water, this is the tour for you.

Tour starts at Old Europe, 716-A S Main St, Greenville.

Aug 1–29. Sat, 1–3pm. $50. (864) 553-9404, foothillfoodietours.com

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Mauldin Cultural Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin. Fri, Aug 7, 14 & 21.

7pm. Free. (864) 335-4862, mauldinculturalcenter.org

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FIRST FRIDAYS GALLERY CRAWL

SUPERHERO 5K

SOUNDS OF SUMMER

A great way to visit your favorite artist, or discover some new ones, First Fridays opens 25 galleries to the public—thanks to the sponsorship of the Metropolitan Arts Council.

Pick your desired location (downtown Greenville, Village of West Greenville, Augusta Street, Hampton Station, or Taylors Mill) and check out the wide range of artistic media, from watercolors to woodworks.

Here’s your chance to be a superhero! Don that Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman costume to take part in this virtual 5K race that benefits The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club. Not only will you look like a superhero, but you’ll feel like one by contributing to the Kroc Center’s efforts to help at-risk youth succeed in their studies through after-school and summer camp programs.

Friday night means fun in Fountain Inn at the weekly Sounds of Summer concerts. These free events celebrate the season by filling the outdoor amphitheater at Commerce Park with music. Mark your calendar for the August lineup of bands, beginning on Friday, the 7th, with the Vinyl Junkies. Cravin’ Melon, Nathan Angelo, and The Flashbacks are slated to perform on the following Fridays.

Commerce Park, 110 Depot St, Fountain Inn. Fri, Aug 7–Sept 11. 7–9:30pm. Free. (864) 862-4421, fountaininnevents.com

Various locations in Greenville. Fri, Aug 7, 6–9pm. Free.

(864) 467-3132, greenvillearts.com/first-fridays

The virtual 5K can be completed anytime between Sat, Aug 8, 12am–Sat, Aug 15, noon. All ages, $15, plus $2.50 sign-up fee. (864) 527-5948, runsignup. com/Race/Events/SC/Greenville/ BGCSuperhero5K

Photograph of ceramics by Darin Gehrke

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Quick HITS CRAFT COCKTAIL TOUR

Man Smoking in Ballroom, Harlem, 1962, by Kwame Brathwaite; courtesy of the Columbia Museum of Art

z Looking for some happy hour fun? Join Foothill Foodie Tours on Saturdays in August as they take you to four different downtown destinations for cocktails and culinary delights. The evening begins at Foxcroft Wine Co. for wine and appetizers, continues to more downtown spots for creative cocktails, and ends up at Old Europe for a sampling of their delectable desserts and—you guessed it—more wine. Must be 21 to attend.

Tour starts at Foxcroft Wine Co., 631 S Main St, Greenville.

Sat, Aug 1–29. 4–6pm. $75. (864) 553-9404, foothillfoodietours.com

GCCA ANNUAL SHOWCASE

z Arranged in the 2,000-square-foot Main Gallery of the Greenville Center for Creative Arts in the Village of West Greenville, this year’s Annual Showcase will spotlight some of the best artwork of the year, including works from the 2020 Member Show, the 2019–2020 Brandon Fellows, and the Summer Art Camp Showcase.

The Member Show highlights current GCCA artists, while the Brandon Fellows include Jaz Henderson, Julius Ferguson, and Nick Burns.

Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St, Greenville.

7–Sept 23; open during gallery hours. Free. (864) 735-3848, artcentergreenville.org

GREENVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL

z Treat yourself to some of the best gyros, spanakopita, and baklava around at the 34th edition of Greenville’s Greek Festival. Held downtown at the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, this event— postponed from its usual date in mid-May—is a local favorite. Though this year’s festival will be scaled back, you will still be able to purchase the same mouthwatering menu of Greek food either at the walk-up or drive-thru windows.

406 N Academy St, Greenville. Aug 28–30. Fri & Sat, 10:30am–8pm; Sun, 11:30am–5pm. (864) 233-8531, greekforaday.com

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z While it might look a bit different this year with accommodations being made for social distancing, Euphoria will nevertheless bring a mouthwatering menu of acclaimed chefs, vintners, and musicians to town in September. Sample, sip, and listen at Feast by the Field on Saturday and Sunday, and don’t wait to grab coveted tickets to one of the wine dinners, featuring guest chefs—some with Michelin stars—from across the country.

Sept 17–20. Thurs–Sun, times and events vary. Tickets range from $40-$400. (864) 233-5663, euphoriagreenville.com

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Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite An iconic figure of the second Harlem Renaissance, Kwame Brathwaite coalesced his compelling portraiture with the Black Is Beautiful campaign in the 1950s and ’60s. Braithwaite and his brother founded the African Jazz Arts Society and Studios, and also Grandassa Models, which Kwame captured in a series of “Naturally” fashion shows. The Black Is Beautiful exhibit, organized by Aperture and Kwame S. Brathwaite, pays tribute to this creative collective and its work to shift a cultural narrative.

Columbia Museum of Art, 151 Main St, Columbia.

Thru Sept 6. Free with museum admission. (803) 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org

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A small-town backdrop was the perfect setting for HAILEY WILSON & SPENCER BARROW.

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HAILEY WILSON & SPENCER BARROW MAY 18, 2019

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his pair came together at the University of Georgia Law School, where Hailey and Spencer were in the same section their first year, meaning they had every single class together. They became fast friends, and when they returned for second semester, Spencer asked Hailey on a date. The couple went out for just over two years before Spencer made their relationship official. While walking Hailey to Founders Memorial Garden on the UGA campus one day, Spencer proposed in front of a bed of hot-pink flowers, while their families waited at the pair’s favorite

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downtown restaurant to celebrate. The wedding was held at Episcopal Church of the Advent in Spartanburg, where a special tribute was paid to the grandparents of the bride and groom, who had passed away prior to the wedding. Hailey wore a dress from J. Majors, and their reception was held at the Country Club of Spartanburg, sparked by good food, and good music from MVP Band. The couple lives in downtown Spartanburg and hopes to relocate to Greenville soon. —Kathryn Norungolo

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CHARNISSA THOMAS & GREGORY LEVI SPONE JR. JUNE 5, 2020 Though they attended the same high school in Greenville, Charnissa and Levi had no idea who the other was. They didn’t meet until several years later, when they ended up at a local bar with a group of friends. The pair barely spoke that night, but the next week, at the same bar, Levi made his move to talk to Charnissa. Just after she left that night, he asked her out, and they continued dating for the next three years before becoming engaged. The night Levi came over to ask Charnissa to be his wife, she was already in her pajamas, but she couldn’t have been more excited to say “yes.” Their big day was held at Zen, where they participated in a unity sand ceremony during the wedding, with Charnissa in a gown from Dimitra Designs. The couple, along with friends and family, danced the night away to tunes spun by DJ Woody, and enjoyed food and libations from caterer Nick Thompkins. The couple plans to live in Anderson.—KN

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BRENNAN HANSLEY & SCOTT GROEL JUNE 8, 2019 Brennan and Scott met while attending Clemson University and dated for four years before Scott proposed. On a trip to New Jersey to visit Scott’s family, the pair went off on their own for a day to explore Atlantic City.

After dinner and a stroll along the boardwalk, they hopped aboard a helicopter for a tour of the coastline, which Scott had booked previously.

He asked Brennan to be his wife while in flight. The couple planned their wedding at Zen in downtown Greenville, where Brennan met Scott at the altar in a gown from Dimitra Designs. Everything was perfect: Premier Party Catering kept the guests full and happy, and music by Uptown Entertainment got everyone on their feet. The couple recently purchased a house in Easley, where Brennan works as a transportation planner and Scott as an HPC Systems architect.—KN

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Lisha and Zach met in the summer of 2014, after they both moved to Bradenton, Florida, to begin jobs at IMG Academy. They’ve been together ever since, dating for nearly four years, during which they moved a few times, adopted a chocolate lab named Cooper, and spent as much time traveling around the country as they could. So, when Zach surprised Lisha with a weekend trip to Saugatuck, Michigan, she didn’t think much of it.

But the morning he took her down to the beach and got down on one knee, she knew this was the moment. After her excited “yes!” he took her back to their rental property where both of their families were waiting to toast their engagement. The wedding was held at the Old Cigar Warehouse, where one of Zach’s friends officiated the ceremony, and each detail, from the wedding venue to the Mackinac Island Fudge wedding favors, was hand-picked to match the personalities and loves of Lisha and Zach. The couple now lives in Dublin, Ohio.—KN

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LAUREN MCCARTER & BRIAN ALLYN OCTOBER 26, 2019 During the George Washington University Health Administration program welcome dinner her first year in grad school, Lauren spotted Brian from across the room. When she went home that night, she couldn’t stop talking to her roommate about how cute Brian was. After becoming friends, they soon started dating, and were together for four years before Lauren finally made the move to Cleveland where Brian was working. On a trip to Brian’s hometown in Maine for Labor Day weekend, he surprised Lauren with a proposal and a celebration with both their families. The ceremony was at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Spartanburg. For now, the couple remains in Ohio, both in administration roles in the Cleveland Clinic. They hope eventually to move back to the Upstate.—KN

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Brandi and Patrick are what some people would call gym junkies, so it’s no surprise that they met at Swamp Rabbit CrossFit, where Brandi is a fitness coach. After nearly two years of dating, Patrick knew the time was right for him, and just before Thanksgiving last year he popped the question. The couple was on vacation in Hilton Head Island, enjoying an evening stroll, when Patrick asked Brandi to be his bride, and she wholeheartedly agreed. Flash forward to May 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic foiled their original wedding plans. Yet, the couple made it work, tying the knot on Patrick’s family property in a beautiful garden, complete with barbecue, homemade blueberry wine, and Brandi in a gown from The Empowered Bride Boutique. It turned out to be the perfect family-filled day the pair imagined. The couple now lives in Dacusville, an easy drive to Greenville, where Brandi still coaches at CrossFit and Patrick is the founder of Allure Outdoors.—KN

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AMANDA SCHNEE & JESSE GERIS JUNE 29, 2019 Amanda and Jesse met on a night out in Charlottesville, Virginia, where Amanda was finishing up her fellowship at the University of Virginia and Jesse’s company was headquartered in the area. The pair dated for nearly a year and a half before Jesse popped the question. They had a tradition of taking a special trip every spring while Amanda was completing her fellowship, and one year they decided on Iceland. The couple explored Reykjavik, and nearly eloped while there, but settled on an engagement instead, so they could share their wedding with friends and family. They did just that at the Old Cigar Warehouse, where a mutual friend officiated, and both Amanda’s dad and stepfather walked her down the aisle to meet Jesse.

Collective Music Solutions kept the party pumped, and at one point in the evening, Amanda hopped onstage to serenade her new husband. The pair lives in Greenville, where Amanda is an infectious disease doctor and Jesse is the North American sales manager for Framatome.—KN

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MELITA PENA & JOHN CUTSHALL JANUARY 4, 2020 Online dating is more common these days, and for Melita and John, Bumble was the app that brought them together. On their first date at Local Cue, the pair talked for hours, and John made sure to propose a handful of other follow-up date options to ensure Melita would be available. From romantic dinner dates to long hikes, and everything in-between, the pair became inseparable. Just 10 months later, John dropped to one knee to ask for her hand at the top of a short trail during his family’s vacation in the mountains.

Afterwards, both sets of parents toasted the happy couple with Champagne and snickerdoodle cake. Planning the wedding was easy, since Melita had wanted to be married at Grace Church Downtown ever since she first saw it.

Their special day was as perfect—and as big—as they could have imagined; both come from huge families, all of whom were present at the ceremony.

The couple now lives in Simpsonville, where Melita works as a registered nurse and John as a project manager at Outdoor Properties.—KN

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hen you enter Asada, the Latin American fusion restaurant on Wade Hampton Boulevard, you’ve stepped into the manifestation of Roberto Cortez’s creative imagination. Not only are the restaurant’s special dishes a combination of colors, flavors, textures, and cooking methods, but so too are Asada’s walls, upon which Cortez’s oil and acrylic paintings pop and sizzle, soothe and stimulate—it’s a sensory mecca.

Cortez and his wife, Gina Petti, moved to Greenville from San Francisco in 2007 and opened their first restaurant here in 2014. Cortez’s brother had

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relocated to the Upstate, and, while on a visit, Cortez and Petti fell for Greenville’s less-hectic lifestyle and robust creative community.

Cortez is a self-taught chef and artist, and a former industrial designer. While he started painting only 10 years ago, he’s always sought out creative expression. He remembers drawing and spending hours painting and assembling model planes as a child in Nicaragua. “I have great memories of childhood at the beach and the ocean. In a tropical place, everything seems to be brighter, the colors bolder,” he says.

While painting and cooking seem like wildly different activities, both draw upon the same creative process. “A new plate I’d like to create—I see it as my canvas. You have to combine textures, flavors, colors, processes. With painting—just like with creating a new dish—there’s trial and error. Being able to confront uncertainty is important,” he says.

Cortez typically creates spontaneously, relying upon intuition and reveling in surprise: “I usually let the painting become what it wants to become.”

While Roberto Cortez expresses his culinary creativity at his restaurant, Asada, his artisic penchant bursts on canvas, as well. For more of his work, visit robertocortezfineart.com.

“With painting, just like with creating a new dish­, there’s trial and error. Being able to confront uncertainty is important.”

Painting abstracts allows Cortez these liberties. Wide swaths of color— cobalt turquoise, manganese blue, red iron oxide, cadmium yellow—swirl and fuse into bright, bold, and otherworldly compositions that are ethereal and meditative. Some paintings rely on sharp geometric forms. Realistic portraits and still lifes feature Cortez’s unexpected color work, nodding to his abstract tendencies.

With both art and food, Cortez remains committed to the challenge of crafting something that didn’t exist before: “I’m inspired by the challenge to explore with uncertainty. I’m fascinated with the human mind and all its possibilities—to go beyond what we think is our limitation. I like seeing what I’m capable of.”

Life experiences from Nicaragua to Mexico to California to Greenville instilled in Cortez an expanded perspective that influences his food and his art. “Learning to adapt to different cultural situations brings you to the realization that all humans are similar; although we come from different backgrounds, we share the same goals, dreams, desires, expectations, and emotions,” he says. “Both food and art break barriers, transcend limitations, and bring people together.”

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MAN OF ACTION AS A LEADER IN THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT, DERRICK QUARLES SEEKS TO FIND JUSTICE FOR ALL

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lected officials. Businesses. Soccer moms. Derrick Quarles isn’t selective when it comes to spreading the message of Black Lives Matter. He’ll chat with anyone to build bridges, create movement, and stir change. The social justice activist founded the Upstate BLM chapter five years ago, and the 33-yearold’s passion for a united world has taken him far from his boyhood home in Mauldin to some of the nation’s hot spots for racial protests. He yearns for the day he can just sit and relax.

You’re working on your doctorate of philosophy from Jackson State University in Mississippi. Did your parents push education? My mom dropped out of high school at 15. She went back at 22 to get her G.E.D., and then to a technical college, and now she holds two bachelor’s degrees. She never had to tell us; she showed us. We watched her struggle to raise six boys and go to school.

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Five years ago, Derrick Quarles founded the Upstate chapter of the organization Black Lives Matter. Through peaceful protests and public gatherings, he hopes to change the cultural tide and give voice to those who remain oppressed.

“This is my ministry: social justice work. It’s not necessarily standing at a pulpit, but helping people use their voice— people who don’t realize they have a voice. I’ve always wanted to help people.”

Did your family talk about racism, or encourage activism?

Not really. It wasn’t really impressed upon me. Growing up, I did a lot of reading, a lot of research, writing, and self-reflection. I used to watch Court TV, now truTV. That’s all I watched. A lot of police and crime shows. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was shaping my future as far as seeking justice for those I felt might have been done wrong. I didn’t look at skin color. In fact, we never discussed racism. I didn’t see it a whole lot until I became an adult.

Was there one event that made you spring into action?

My sophomore year at Claflin University, Trayvon Martin was killed in Florida, and I decided to get more involved in the community. I went to Florida and was there 31 days. We stayed at the statehouse, slept on the floor, met with legislators. It was all brand-new to me, but it was something that I was placed on Earth to do. I was ready to leave a couple of times, but the organizers would say they needed my voice. Those were some of the greatest days of my life because it helped me understand where I would end up in terms of social justice activism. I knew I could no longer sit idle.

Post-college, you’ve built your career in politics and education. You currently serve part-time as a senior policy advisor to the South Carolina Senate. I talk with Senator

You helped establish the Black Lives Matter chapter in Ferguson, Missouri. You’ve demonstrated on Chicago’s South Side. How would you describe Greenville’s efforts to promote equal rights? I think Greenville has been more consistent in being vocal about issues that are important to people who have been victimized either by police, the hospital system, or evicted from Tent City. It’s more peaceful. We tend to be more organized, which is easier to do when you have smaller crowds of people. It’s always been my intention to keep the protests peaceful.

I don’t want anybody to be hurt, especially when you have people who have come to express themselves for justice. People who may want to come and burn stuff up and antagonize? I’m not okay with that.

Karl Allen every day. He’s a mentor. I have an affinity for helping students get through college, because for me, it wasn’t an easy experience. A year ago, I was director of students at Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, but God was telling me to come home. I pray a lot and look to God for spiritual guidance. I knew God would see me through, and I would have an opportunity to continue to do this work and take care of my family. This is the work God has ordained me to do.

Does your family want this? No. My parents do not like that I do this. My family’s been threatened. I’ve been threatened. We’ve had to move several times. My mom wants me to focus on school, but it’s not that simple for me. I’ve always contemplated the possibility of going to jail, and even the possibility of being killed.

Tell us more about that. I always knew I would do ministry.

I just didn’t know what kind of ministry. This is my ministry: social justice work. It’s not necessarily standing at a pulpit, but helping people use their voice—people who don’t realize they have a voice. I’ve always wanted to help people.

not gotten better. Black people are becoming more independent and more successful and not relying on government as much as they have in the past. But there are still people who need that help. And it’s not just black people. It’s all people. When we say Black Lives Matter, we’re not saying anyone else doesn’t matter. We’re just saying that we matter, too.

Black Lives Matter’s voice has grown in recent months with new members of all colors. Do you fear some will treat involvement as a trend? I don’t think it’s a fad. I think people really want to be allies and help. When you see other races at a rally, it’s a tremendous help, because we know we are not stepping alone. We know there are people who have wanted to say something for a very long time, but they needed that extra push of encouragement.

George Floyd was that encouragement.

A lot of issues you champion, including affordable housing, are issues various activists have presented for decades locally. Are things getting better? Things have definitely

What do you want people to know about you? I’m a person.

I see color and I recognize color, but I don’t allow color to dictate how I treat people, nor how I respect people. If an officer pulls me over tomorrow, my heartbeat will go triple-time, and I’ll wonder will this be my last encounter?

Will this be the last time talking to my family? I want people to understand that this is the reality that I live in as an educated black man.

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A DIFFERENT STORY JERRY BLASSINGAME LEADS A REDEMPTIVE BUSINESS FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED MEN

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erry Blassingame was on the path to a creative career 30 years ago. Yes, he spent three years in prison on a drug charge, but he did so with a scholarship-funded degree in architectural engineering from Greenville Tech firmly in hand. He has always been a tinkerer, a maker.

It’s a fact that gets lost in the telling and retelling of how he became executive director of Soteria Community Development Corporation, a ministry that supports men reentering the community after incarceration. The plot points could line up easily: a traumatic childhood, a wrong choice, a prison sentence, redemption by serving the greater good.

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But what else? For starters, there’s his creativity. “I just designed two beautiful clocks,” he says, describing the works he’s currently shopping around at galleries. The pieces’ acceptance would mark something of an official entre onto the art scene, unlike the selling he’s done for years via Etsy and Facebook. It would challenge persistent notions about who can be an artist, or where certain people can lead.

When Blassingame shows up with a white program participant, he says people often address their comments to the white man. Or, they assume his white staff members are the ones in charge. Visitors to Soteria at Work, the woodworking and home décor studio where Soteria men gain skills and income, often assume someone other than Blassingame must be the creative mastermind.

The notion that, as the organization’s founder, he’s run both the reentry ministry and the interior décor business for five years, is beyond the limits of some imaginations.

“Because,” says Blassingame, “people don’t associate a black man with a criminal background as . . . anything.” But, he

D SOL “People don’t associate a black man with a criminal background as . . . anything.”

But, Blassingame adds, “When you know who you are, stuff like that doesn’t bother you.”

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Before the pandemic, Blassingame traveled three or four times a month giving talks and consulting other organizations. He’d just returned from Liberia, West Africa, when everything began to shut down.

The slowdown has given Blassingame space to think and to work with the wood he loves so much. Soteria at Work is flush with orders from people who’ve grown bored with their stay-at-home surroundings and found Blassingame’s designs online. More time in the shop means more time with the men he serves, watching them learn the same lessons woodworking taught him.

“Reclaimed wood is this raw material that’s not straight anywhere,” he says. “You have to shape that wood on all sides to make it perfect. As the men are working with that wood, shaping it, sanding it, planing it, they see the work happening within themselves.”

Blassingame’s own remaking began with years of long woodland hikes and walks as he grew into adulthood. He would later learn that the instincts to be in the woods and to work with his hands were a process of healing from undiagnosed PTSD, triggered by his mother’s murder when he was five years old. The materials and textures he became intimately connected to outdoors fostered a love for wood that’s a foundation of his work today.

Looking to the future, Blassingame sees himself standing on an expanded platform. A newly created shop manager position at Soteria will give him time to pursue new goals.

He wants to see more people dreaming bigger and hopes his accomplishments motivate young black men and women, including his own six children.

This year’s explosion of protests and discussion around racial injustice led several community members to seek his counsel, but he wants to do more. “I’ve fielded a lot of calls and had a lot of coffees,” says Blassingame. “We’re finally having conversations that we haven’t had . . . I’ve been doing this work for 20 years. I’m ready. I was born for this time. I’m going to stay on the front line until we get some results.”

That might mean running for public office to help shepherd the government response he believes is key. And, as the Soteria model spreads, he’s also considering how Soteria’s name and presence can expand with it. Meanwhile, he’s begun to simply claim the creative space he already occupies.

“I’m saying, ‘I’m an artist,’” says Blassingame. That small declaration is the opening salvo in his argument that the stories we tell—even the good ones—are incomplete. Each of us is raw material that’s not straight anywhere. There’s more, always more.

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iven nature’s power to soothe the body and soul, making a trip to one of South Carolina’s 47 state parks is a likely antidote for the fatigue brought on by months of quarantine. An easy drive will transport you to parcels of the state’s 80,000 acres of protected land, laced with tranquil trails for hiking, still waters for canoeing, and secluded spaces where you can immerse yourself in nature. As you’re planning your summer sojourns, consider this advice from nineteenthcentury naturalist John Muir: “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”

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Boasting some of the best trout fishing in South Carolina, Lake Jocassee forms the centerpiece of Devils Fork State Park, which offers the only public access to the lake. Favored by divers for its clear waters, the 7,565-acre mountain-spring-fed lake also attracts fleets of boaters. In spring, the one-mile Oconee Bell Nature Trail is one of the few places in the southern Appalachians where you can find the rare Oconee Bell flower. 161 Holcombe Cir, Salem. (864) 944-2639, southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork

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One of South Carolina’s loveliest parks, Hunting Island’s 5,000 acres include five miles of palmetto-fringed beach backed by ancient sand dunes and semi-tropical maritime forest. When you need a break from the sun, search for seahorses in the park’s lagoon, catch a sunset from the Marsh Boardwalk, or climb the 167 steps up to the top of the Hunting Island Light—the only publicly accessible lighthouse in the state—to take in a panorama of the coast. 92555 Sea Island Pkwy, Hunting Island. (843) 838-2011,

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There is much to love about this 2,500-acre coastal park. There’s the three miles of undeveloped, Grand Strand sands along the Atlantic—known for its great surf-fishing—and the 300 species of birds that inhabit the adjacent marshes. For history and art buffs, a tour of Atalaya Castle reveals the Moorish-style winter home of philanthropist Archer Huntington and his wife, sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington. Anna’s work is featured in nearby Brookgreen Gardens, which the couple founded in 1932. 16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet. (843) 237-4440, southcarolinaparks.com/huntington-beach

• Landsford Canal State Park

The Catawba River forms the backdrop for this park’s 448 acres, home to the world’s largest-known stand of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies. Follow the 1.5-mile Canal Trail along the river to a platform for the best views of these stunning white flowers, which bloom from late May through early June. Along the way, you’ll also spot remains

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Three islands linked to the shore of Lake Murray by a causeway and two bridges make up this water-based state park in the Midlands. A half-hour drive from Columbia, Dreher Island is the perfect getaway for anglers and boaters. The former can cast their lines for trophy striped bass and largemouth bass on the 50,000-acre lake, while the latter benefit from the park’s three boat ramps and in-water refueling. Rent one of Dreher Island’s five lakeside villas and make a weekend of it. 3677 State Park Rd, Prosperity. (803) 364-4152,

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Located in Greenville’s backyard on a small isolated mountain— or monadnock—that rises abruptly above the city, Paris Mountain is named for the area’s first European settler, Irishman Richard Pearis. The park, one of 16 built in South Carolina by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, attracts locals in summer to swim or go pedal-boating and canoeing in Lake Placid, one of four lakes on-site. In any season, folks enjoy a hike along some of the 15 miles of trails that thread the park’s 1,540 acres. 2401 State Park Rd, Greenville. (864) 244-5565,

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STYLE • GEAR

ON THE MOVE GREEN V ILLE -BASED DESIGN FIR M DISCOMMON CREATES A N UNCOMMON DUFFLE by m. linda lee • photography by Paul mehaffey

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riginally from Colombia and now making her home in Savannah, Georgia, designer Ana Barragan has created

agan has created the stylish ecological brand,

Neil Ferrier designed his sturdy duffle with features he desired for his travels. The first is a “dump slot,” a front pocket secured by a magnet and two buttons, where you can easily stow whatever’s in your pocket before you go through airport security. The team also added two zip pockets in the top flap of the bag, conveniently positioned at hip height and lined with soft fabric to protect your phone, passport, and plane ticket.

Last, the sleeve of the duffle’s side pocket uses a layer of D3O foam to cushion your laptop. When it launches this fall, The Weekender will be available in gray German calf hide (left) and also in ballistic nylon with a ghosted camouflage pattern in light and dark gray.

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hink making a duffle bag is simple? Neil Ferrier would disagree. Owner of the industrial design firm Discommon Concepts and its offshoot Discommon Goods, the Scottish-born mechanical engineer has spent the last four years developing a superior duffle, christened The Weekender.

Headquartered at Hampton Station, Discommon Goods makes everyday accessories—a razor, a man’s wallet, a machined whiskey tumbler—inspired, as all Ferrier’s products are, by things he wanted for himself. “We simply try to execute them better,” he notes. The Weekender bag was born when Neil realized he didn’t have a go-to duffle for his constant business travels. Fabricated with longevity and quality in mind, The Weekender will retail in the $500 range. “What makes it different,” says Ferrier, “is the uncompromising approach we take at each step in the process.”

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hen I first pulled into the entrance of the assisted living facility, I thought I’d taken a wrong turn. The place was beautiful. It looked more like a sprawling resort than a penitentiary for the elderly.

The landscape was manicured, the buildings attractive and well maintained, and two old ladies in wheelchairs smiled and waved at me from under an awning by the front door. I had imagined the residents would seem sullen and defeated, but these women appeared downright cheerful. So far I was pleasantly surprised. But then another, not so refreshing, thought entered my mind: this place is going be expensive.

Deciding on a long-term-care facility for an aging parent is a psychologically draining experience. The thought of putting my mom, who has lived in the same house on the side of a mountain in Western North Carolina for the past forty years, into what she refers to as an “Old Folks’ Home” makes me feel like a terrible son. It’s a feeling my mom works hard to maintain with comments such as, “You just want rid of me” and the passive-aggressive classic, “I’m sorry I’m such a burden.” Since I work from home, she sees no reason that I can’t work from her home, which I’ve been doing since her dementia has worsened. When I remind her that I have a house in Greenville, as well as a fiancé, friends, and, well, a life, she points her finger and says, “Do you think I’m going to live forever?” It’s her way of saying my life can start when hers is over.

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Liza, the facility’s director, met me at the front desk with the kind of frozen smile that you see on the faces of politicians and real estate agents. This was months before the coronavirus, so we shook hands and then walked side-by-side through the common area, which looked like the lobby of a luxury hotel. As Liza gave me her spiel, I paid close attention to the residents who were shuffling and wheeling about. They seemed happy. They were socializing, something my mom desperately needs. When Liza showed me one of the “apartments,” which looked like a suite at the Four Seasons, I was sold.

In her office, Liza asked me if I thought the facility was a good fit for my mom. I said it was perfect—the only problem was that I might have to drag her in kicking and screaming. Then Liza handed me a folder full of bad news. First was the cost. A partially refundable six-figure down payment and a monthly rent roughly equal to buying a new Range Rover every year. “And we do have a waiting list,” Liza said. When she told me it would probably be at least a year before my mom could move in, I felt as if someone had reached down my throat and pulled out my will to live. “A year!” I said in a volume that was borderline inappropriate. Liza’s frozen smile melted into a compassionate grin. “I’m sorry,” was all she could offer.

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CRY IT OUT

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grew up with a lot of brothers, no sisters. All were older except one, but even my baby brother was bigger and stronger than me. While I was spared from most of their roughhousing that often morphed into knock-down-drag-out fights, I was included in all of the teasing, sarcasm, and insult-sharing. As a consequence, and in order to survive, I learned to be tough and even mastered the insult game myself.

On one particular occasion, I hurled an insult at one of my brothers that cut deeper than I would have expected. While my mother’s normal response to our shenanigans was “Y’all work it out amongst yourselves—just don’t kill each other,” this time she interfered. She sat me down and explained that my words truly wounded my brother and brought him to tears. I was immediately remorseful.

At the same time, I was stunned that an adolescent girl had made a teenaged boy cry. Boys didn’t cry. At least that had been my experience with my dad and the boys in our household, up to that point. I embraced fully the tough-guy gender stereotype. Hearing my mother describe my brother’s emotional vulnerability tugged at my heart and was enlightening.

Since then, I have witnessed all of my brothers shed tears. My dad, too. And my husband. Truth be told, when a man embraces his sensitive side, I think it says a lot of positive things about his emotional health, self-esteem, and character. An authentic man need not hide from his feeling nature.

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I have read and observed that Millennial men are inclined to show emotion and perhaps shed tears more comfortably than Boomers.

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THE ROAD AHEAD

by Patrice Gopo • portrait by allie marie smith

This excerpt, “For My Husband Driving Down a Mountain,” is from All the Colors We Will See by Patrice Gopo. Copyright © 2018 by Patrice Gopo. Used by permission of Nelson Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.

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fter Philando Castile’s death in Saint Paul and Alton Sterling’s in Baton Rouge, after too many men gone with skin the shade of yours—after all this, I waved goodbye. A week we’d spent here in the cool of these mountains, and the plans already in place for just me to remain. So I stood amid the perfume of sweet air and sharp evergreens, stood with my hand raised while you journeyed away. “Next week,” I called after you. “I’ll see you when you return next week.” One hundred thirty miles between this mountain and our home.

Earlier that morning, after we wandered the short stretch of a small town’s main road, after we popped into a furniture store that smelled of stained pine, after—yes, after—I spotted a row of black Sambo dolls perched on a dusty shelf—an image I wanted this world to burn long ago—after all this, I pulled open the door to an art gallery and heard a bell chime. The shop owner, with her silver hair and firm wrinkles etched into her pale face, ushered us through the entryway.

Our senses took in the white walls, the cream shelves filled with orange and red glass, the scent of canvas and pottery, ink and paint.

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“You must be newlyweds,” she said. You and I, we glanced at each other. You touched my arm, and your lips parted into that familiar grin.

“Almost eight years,” I replied.

“So young, so young,” and I think she wanted to reach her weathered hands for ours, but instead she gave us a tour of the art in that brightly lit place. When she found out that I am a writer, she tilted her head to the side. “So much to write about now.” Her words dissipated into a sigh, but I still heard all that she didn’t say.

The headlines say our country is in crisis, and I think about all that smolders and the temperatures that rise with the weariness of these recent days. She muttered, “Good people know good people, and that’s all that matters.” She blew us a kiss as we walked away, a breath of air that might ignite a spark or extinguish a flame.

After Philando Castile’s death in Saint Paul and Alton Sterling’s in Baton Rouge, after your car pulled away, I called out “Goodbye” to you. I can’t remember if I took my palm to my lips and gifted you a kiss across the empty space, but I tell myself that you caught all that I wanted to say. Please, my love, keep your hands on the wheel, your registration close.

Keep your speed under the limit and go straight home.

I watched your car’s dusty bumper shrinking out of sight, the start of your spiral down that mountain, your return to the heat of our burning unknown. All I could do was reach out my open hand and wave.

Patrice Gopo’s essays have appeared in The New York Times, Sojourners, Christianity Today, and The Washington Post, among other publications. For more on Patrice and her work, visit patricegopo.com.

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Wall To Wall MURALIST ADAM SCHRIMMER JOINS CREATIVE FORCES WITH GREENVILLE ARTISTS TO DELIVER LASTING MESSAGES OF HOPE, RECONCILIATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

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IT’S THE FIRST DAY OF A HOT, SOUTHERN JULY, AND TOMORROW ADAM SCHRIMMER WILL BE SUSPENDED SEVERAL YARDS OFF THE GROUND IN THE MIDDAY HEAT DOING WHAT HE LOVES BEST: painting a mural. “It’s not for the faint of heart,” he laughs, describing the physical nature of the job. Adam relishes it, though—the rush that comes with executing a project that balances precision with risk.

Throughout his adult life, Adam has worked as an artist to varying capacities, but mural painting has always held a special place. “I’m comfortable with the scale. I’m comfortable drawing from my shoulder.” The demands of creating huge public works are suited not only to his style but to his ethos as an artist.

Adam’s murals aim to take up space—both physically and socially—giving voice to the values of surrounding communities.

Schrimmer keeps a clipboard on the center console of his truck. He knows that when creativity calls, he’s got to be ready.

“I have a lot of ideas,” he explains. “It’s important to get them out of my brain in order to make room for more.” Earlier this year, his console clipboard caught an idea that led to his latest mural project. Adam was tuned into NPR’s The World, listening to an interview about current critical events when something the interviewee said struck a chord. “I’m paraphrasing but [he said], ‘As a human being in today’s world, you are obligated to imagine a better future.’” When moved by a quote or a poem, most of us might share it on social media or text it to a friend. But Adam? “I immediately began looking for a wall to paint this statement on.”

he radio quote sparked a fuse of ideas in Schrimmer’s brain. “I began thinking about my current portfolio: the quotes I use, the messages I push.” Those messages are centered on equality and social progress, modeled in works like his mural of Maya Angelou accompanied by her edifying words, “We are all more alike than we are unalike.” Adam wanted to move the message of equality even further with his work. “I had a thought—Who am I to speak for others? Who would people listen to [and] learn from? How can I continue this conversation with my community?” So, he took to his clipboard, writing down names of local writers, folks whose powerful words reflect a spectrum of regional narratives. Folks like Moody Black and Kimberly Gibbs— who Adam works with through the MAC-funded SmartArts program. He pulled over to text Kimberly his idea of marrying the work of the local poets of her nonprofit group, Wit’s End Poetry, with his showstopping public art. Adam’s clipboard moment spawned OneGVLArts, a social equity movement whose purpose he asserts is “to give voice to the oppressed, create a platform for the underserved, and to allow the conversations of equality, race, and the experience of life.” The project has put up five murals since June, all poems centered around diversity, equality, and the experiences of people of color. “Doing this project represents where his heart and soul is,” says collaborator and local poet Moody Black, “in making the world a better place.”

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ADAM’S MURALS AIM TO TAKE UP SPACE—BOTH PHYSICALLY AND SOCIALLY—GIVING VOICE TO THE VALUES OF SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

Artist Adam Schrimmer began developing his mural-painting abilities at 12 years old, which— along with a passion for community engagement and social justice—have led to the creation of his Blank Canvas Mural Company and more than 50 projects across the Carolinas, like the mural Sans Souci (opposite right) in Greenville.

Adam was 12 when he painted his first mural. Still, his present reality feels like a dream to him. “I couldn’t have known that this is where I would end up,” he says. The seed of community work has been in Schrimmer since that first mural project, done in a daycare in his native Connecticut. That seed has taken root through several projects since. A few years back, the artist embarked on a people-driven mural project in Greenville’s Poe Mill neighborhood. He was in the community, getting to know and connecting with residents. Out of that natural inclination to meet and grow with others, the “Radiate Positive Vibes” mural was born. Adam held a meeting at Poe Mill Baptist Church, facilitating the voices and opinions of Poe Mill’s residents, then set up a community paint day when plans were finalized. From start to finish, the process not only involved the people of Poe Mill, but it was also led by them. The experience galvanized his process and was the springboard for forming his business, Blank Canvas Mural Company. “That neighborhood and its community changed my life,” he says of Poe Mill. “I’m a community-engagement artist at heart.”

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aybe you’ve seen one of Schrimmer’s murals while driving around town. They’re all over the Upstate, with a total of more than 50 murals painted in the last few years, including one for Facebook in North Carolina. While a lot of these works are commercial commissions—at Birds Fly South Ale Project, Clemson’s School of Architecture, or the new collage of historic Greenville imagery in the Haywood Mall—Adam devotes a lion’s share of his time to non-commercial community-engagement work through the Communities of Opportunity Mural Program (COMP).

COMP is a partnership between Schrimmer, The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA), and the City of Greenville. “Working with the housing authority was a milestone project,” he says.

Through COMP, Adam created a mural on the Gallery of West Greenville, an Equal Housing development through TGHA. “I met with community members; they decided on the direction of the painting.” He wound up giving the reins to a few of those community members—young artists Nick Burns, Katie Law, and TriniQua Darity—whose talent Adam took note of. “The only thing I ever did for these artists was express that I believed in

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them, gave encouragement, and shined light on how talented they really were. I opened a door, and they charged through it.”

Under Adam’s guidance, the community planned and finished the entire painting over the course of one day. The unity already exists in these communities. The talent, too. It’s just that Adam, as his colleague Kimberly Gibbs attests, “has a wonderful ability to connect with students from all walks of life and to guide them in discovering their own artistic talents. He steps in with his guidance and expertise, then all he has to do is show up with some paint and watch the sparks fly.”

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f there’s one defining trait of any mural, it’s the scale.

That, combined with the public nature of the art, results in one important ingredient for any social change: visibility.

Adam Schrimmer knows who he is in the fight for equality, acknowledging that “because I was born a white man, that I was born into privilege.” It’s what’s possible because of and beyond that privilege that Adam works for. His goal is that his work—with OneGVLArts, COMP, and any future community engagement—will “give the oppressed a voice, until there is no more oppression.” By accessing these big, prominent public spaces and teaching folks how to paint their lives in bold, Adam helps bring visibility to places that might otherwise be systemically invisible. “It’s about identity,” he urges. “We are human. We all bleed red. Treat human beings like human beings . . . and respect the diversity that makes a community so great.”

For more on Adam Schrimmer and his mural work, go to blankcanvasmuralco.com and @onegvlarts.

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Many of Schrimmer’s murals, like Pride (above right), are collaborations with specific communities and organizations. Artists Nick Burns, Katie Law, and TriniQua Darity worked with Adam to create this mural through a partnership with the City of Greenville, the Greenville Housing Authority, NHE Property Management, residents of the Gallery at West Greenville, Legacy Charter student volunteers, the Greenville Police Department, the Greenville Fire Department, and more.

“ADAM HAS A WONDERFUL ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH STUDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND TO GUIDE THEM IN DISCOVERING THEIR OWN ARTISTIC TALENTS.”

—KIMBERLY GIBBS

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At the National Association of REALTORS® we believe that fairness is worth fighting for, and we won’t stop until the fight is won. Because that’s who we are.

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With homemade seasonings and Texas-style spin, BOBBY’S BBQ elevates the smoked meat game.

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ON ’CUE PITM ASTER TAY NELSON’S M ASTER F UL BA R BECUE CA R R IES ON A FA MILY LEGACY

by M. Linda Lee • photography by Paul Mehaffey

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ctavius (Tay) Nelson, owner of Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn, likes to say that barbecue chose him rather than the other way around.

That may be so, but one taste of his meltingly tender smoked brisket will convince you that barbecue is his true calling.

Tay’s path to pitmaster was a winding one, beginning at age 12 when he got a job washing dishes at the restaurant where his father worked.

“By the time I was in high school, I was running lunch by myself,” Tay reports. As much as he loved to cook, Tay initially took up a different trade. He earned an associate’s degree in electronics, engineering, and technology and went to work for GE.

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In 2008, Tay’s father passed away, followed by his older brother the following year—tragedies that pointed him back to food. In tribute to Bobby Sr. and Bobby Jr. he created Bobby’s All-Purpose Seasoning in 2010, inspired by the seasoning blends his dad had made.

In the summer of 2014, his path took yet another turn.

One weekend when Tay’s wife, Sarah, was in Georgia for a baby shower, he decided to surprise her with dinner when she got home by making a pork butt and ribs on their charcoal grill. He went online to search for DIY videos, and eventually happened on a video by “this cool, nerdy guy” with a great technique for barbecue. It wasn’t until six months later that he realized the guy on the video was Aaron Franklin, one of the most influential pitmasters in the United States.

Tay started researching and experimenting, making barbecue peppered with his signature seasoning and sharing

For pitmaster Tay Nelson (left), the creation of an allpurpose seasoning to honor his late father and late brother led to a full-fledged barbecue business in Fountain Inn.

it with his colleagues at GE. It wasn’t long before people were clamoring for his smoky meats. The soon-to-be restaurateur began catering small events on the side, and before he knew it, he was obsessed. He stoked his newfound passion for barbecue with advice from such acclaimed pitmasters as John Lewis of Lewis Barbecue in Charleston, Mark and Mike Black of Terry Black’s Barbecue, and Miguel Vidal, co-owner of Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ—both in Austin, Texas.

Bobby’s BBQ, which opened on Main Street in Fountain Inn in October 2018, is justifiably famed for their awardwinning brisket, cooked in wood-fired smokers (as all their meats are) for 10 to 16 hours. Central Texas-style ’cue is the order of the day here, “a perfect balance between smoke, a little bit of seasoning, and meat,” as Tay describes it. House-made sausages, smoked turkey, pulled pork, and texthefty here beef ribs called “Flintstones” round out the meat

menu—all seasoned with Bobby’s BBQ Rub. While meat is Tay’s strong suit, credit for the popular sweet potato crunch, coleslaw, and other made-from-scratch sides goes to Sarah. Her aunt and mother passed down the recipes for Bobby’s signature cheesy potato casserole and baked beans.

“Something magical happens when you take meat and seasoning and smoke, and you cook it for hours, rendering the fat and breaking down the fibers of the meat,” muses the humble chef. “You can taste the love we put in it.” That’s the delicious magic of barbecue.

Bobby’s BBQ, 1301 N Main St, Fountain Inn. (864) 409-2379, eatbobbys.com

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E D • OPEN BAR These light bottles from Urban Wren make for an excellent toast to summer.

SUMMER SIPS SAVOR THE SUNN Y SEASON W ITH FI VE PER FECT W INES FROM UR BA N WREN’S ER IC COOPER M A N

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Unsure what to serve with those raw oysters from the coast? Wonder no longer: the guy to ask is Eric Cooperman.

Cooperman, who holds an advanced sommelier certification, is the general manager and wine director at Urban Wren in Greenville’s West End. “Sense of place” defines the hidden gems he chooses for the restaurant’s ever-evolving list. “We’re not putting wines on for shock-and-awe value,” the sommelier explains. “We’re putting on wines that we would drink at home.”

Here, Cooperman dishes on his go-to summer sippers, ranging in price from $15 to $50.

Chateau Musar “Musar Jeune” Rosé

Bekka Valley, Lebanon, 2018

“Grown in the foothills of the Lebanese mountains, this seductive rosé boasts a masterful blend of Cinsault and Mourvèdre. White raspberry, Rainier cherry, and pink flowers dominate the nose, while the crisp palate plays with Meyer lemon, young strawberry, and crushed rose petals. Enjoy it with grilled chicken skewers, herb-dusted lamb chops, or a falafel sandwich.”

Cleto Chiarli “Vecchia Modena” Lambrusco di Sorbara

Emilia-Romagna, Italy, NV

“The sickeningly sweet past versions of Lambrusco have given way to wines of purity, crispness, and modern-day summertime appeal. Cleto Chiarli, the oldest commercial producer of Lambrusco, knocked it out of the park with this effervescent dry rosé that pairs best with the products of its region: crumbled Parmesan-Reggiano dipped in honey, Marcona almonds, and Prosciutto di Parma.”

Grosset “Polish Hill” Riesling

Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia, 2018 “Breaking from the norm, this iconic Aussie Riesling is bonedry and loaded with tart acidity. Intense fresh lime, green apple, and gardenia notes harmonize seamlessly alongside a splash of earthy minerality. Try it with charcuterie, pâté, aromatic cheese, sushi, or Thai food.”

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Lieu Dit, Melon

Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, 2018 “Melon (MAY-lohn) is an astonishingly scarce grape, typically cultivated in the salty wind-swept central coast of France. Its mineral-laden core is racy and intriguing, loaded with yellow apple, juicy white pear, crushed yellow flowers and a hint of toasted macadamia. This wine knows no better pairing than oysters, clams, and mussels.”

Domaine Huet “Clos du Bourg” Sec, Vouvray

Touraine, Loire, France, 2018

“Domaine Huet’s “Clos du Bourg” vineyard just might be the world’s greatest example of Chenin Blanc. The wine’s ethereal aromatics exude notes of fresh white floral, tart yellow apples, dry-roasted nuts, honeycomb, and crystalized ginger. Crisp and viscous on the palate, this wine has a natural affinity for a classic Lyonnaise salad, duck confit, bouillabaisse, and cassoulet.”

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Spaghetti and clams may seem simple, but an added burst of tomato and a spritz of lemon bring out the dish’s beautiful complexity.

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SIREN SONG CL ASSIC ITA LI A N SPAGHETTI A ND CL A MS IS A N EASY SUMMER CHA R MER

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hen we were still dating, I learned that my husband could make a mean omelet—a much better omelet than I could turn out, even though I was definitively the cook between the two of us.

Young and smitten, I found his mastery of the basic dish sexy. Years later, I’ve come to realize that perfecting a couple of foundational meals is a sound strategy for all of life, not just the courting portion of it. Even people who don’t cook should have a meal or two they can count on producing flawlessly. I submit that spaghetti and clams is one to add to such a repertoire.

Now hear me out: spaghetti alle vongole— spaghetti and clams—is as classic and as easy as spaghetti Bolognese, but less common. Aside from the shellfish, the quintessential Neapolitan pasta calls for pantry staples and comes together in minutes. Most importantly, spaghetti and clams feels like a special occasion, a celebration.

The pasta even creates its own theatrics: boiling water, hiss of steam, shells opening suddenly.

You can stamp it as your own by swapping in different aromatics, or adding in cherry tomatoes for a burst of sweetness and acidity as many southern regions of Italy do.

Not convinced? Know this: spaghetti and clams delivers a handsome return on investment.

With each twirled forkful, you taste the salt of the ocean and the sunshine of the tomatoes all at once. The work and the ingredients are simple, but the flavorful sum of their parts is beautifully complex. And that seems like a good dish to have in your back pocket, whether you’re trying to woo someone or not.

With each forkful, you taste the salt of the ocean and the sunshine of the tomatoes all at once.

SPAGHETTI & CLAMS WITH BURST TOMATOES Serves 4

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound spaghetti ½ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 shallots, chopped 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed 1.5 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine 1 lb. multi-color cherry tomatoes ½ cup plus 2 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped 1 lemon, sliced into wedges for serving Kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fill a large pot with water, salt generously, and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook to just shy of al dente according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a deep sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add shallot and garlic; sauté about 2 minutes. Add in the cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and ½ cup chopped parsley, and sauté for another 3–4 minutes until tomatoes start to soften or burst. Pour in the wine and add the clams. Cover and simmer until clams open, 6–8 minutes. (Discard any clams that do not open.)

3. Drain spaghetti, making sure to reserve about ½ cup of the cooking water. Transfer cooked spaghetti to the sauté pan and toss with the clams and sauce. Add in reserved cooking water if needed to bring the pasta together.

4. Serve immediately in wide, shallow bowls, finishing with more chopped parsley, a squeeze of lemon, and additional red pepper flakes if you like extra heat.

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T HE BE S T B A R S, C A F É S & RE S TAUR A N T S

AMERICAN The Anchorage With a focus on local produce, Chef Greg McPhee’s globally influenced menu changes almost weekly. A hoard of fresh harvest arrives daily from area growers, like Horseshoe Farm in Travelers Rest, which informs McPhee’s creative dishes.

The restaurant’s menu and stellar cocktail program are beloved dining experiences, and now The Anchorage is offering a weekly online market featuring pantry items, wine, and more. $$-$$$, D, SBR.

Closed Mon–Tues. 586 Perry Ave. (864) 219-3082, theanchoragerestaurant.com

Augusta Grill Augusta Grill is a Greenville institution featuring upscale comfort food. At the bar or in the intimate dining room, patrons can enjoy dishes such as the wild mushroom ravioli with pancetta and roasted garlic cream, or the sautéed rainbow trout with crabmeat beurre blanc. The lineup changes daily, but diners can always get Chef Bob Hackl’s highly sought-after blackberry cobbler. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sunday &

Monday. 1818 Augusta St. (864) 2420316, augustagrill.com

Bacon Bros. Public House You might think you know what meat lover’s heaven looks like, but if you show up at Chef Anthony Gray’s gastropub, you’ll know for sure. From a board of house-cured, smoked, and dried meats, to a glass-walled curing room display, there’s no shortage of mouthwatering selections.

The drink menu mirrors the food, featuring whiskeys, bourbons, bacon-infused liquors, and even smoked sorghum syrup. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday.

3620 Pelham Rd. (864) 297-6000, baconbrospublichouse.com

The Burrow The comfort of a home-cooked meal, plus the ease of an elevated dining experience: the newest restaurant from Josh Beeby of Barley’s and Trappe Door fame does it all.

A cozy setting encourages conversation and gathering, while artful dishes and cocktails serve a sense of indulgence.

You can’t miss with the chargrilled octopus or the whiskey sour. $$, D,

SBR. 2017A Augusta St. (864) 412-8677, theburrowgville.com

Fork and Plough The quintessential farm-to-fork partnership between Greenbrier Farms and Chef Shawn Kelly, with its casual, familyfriendly feel, Fork and Plough brings a butcher shop, market, and restaurant to the Overbrook neighborhood. Chef Kelly masterminds an ever-changing roster of locally sourced dishes. $$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Tuesday. 1629 E North St. (864) 609-4249, forkandplough.com

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Foxcroft Wine Co. Charlotte-based Foxcroft Wine Co. transformed the West End space vacated

by Brazwells Pub into a lovely wine bar decorated with warm woods, a barrelvaulted ceiling, and racks of wine. On the menu are tasty flatbreads and truffle fries, as well as signature lamb sliders and pan-seared scallops to pair with a generous list of wines by the glass. $-$$, D (Tues–Sun), shop open 10am– 11pm (Tues–Sat). Closed Mon. 631 S Main St. (864) 906-4200, foxcroftwine. com/greenville

GB&D The restaurant’s description itself—Golden Brown & Delicious—tells you all you need to know about this joint. Locally sourced dishes of American favorites— like the killer burger on a house-made brioche bun—star at lunch. Check out the extended menu at dinner, which features an impressive repertoire of creative dishes, from its new location at The Commons.

$$-$$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Tues. 147 Welborn St, Ste B1. (864) 230-9455, eatgbnd.com

Halls Chophouse The renowned Charleston steakhouse puts down roots along the Reedy River with a selection of wet- or dry-aged steaks (USDA Prime beef flown in from Chicago’s Allen Brothers). Try a Durham Ranch elk loin with root vegetable hash, and don’t miss the lavender French toast at brunch. $$$$, L (Fri–Sat), D,

SBR. 550 S Main St. (864) 335-4200, hallschophousegreenville.com

Larkin’s on the River Located between the Peace Center and the Reedy River, Larkin’s balances upscale dining with comfort. Start with the shecrab soup, then select an entrée from the day’s offerings—or opt for an aged filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Enjoy the river view on the enclosed outdoor patio and the extensive wine list. $$$-$$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D (daily),

SBR. 318 S Main St. (864) 467-9777, larkinsontheriver.com

Northampton Wine + Dine Linger in the relaxed atmosphere of Northampton’s wine bar, where elegant bar bites accompany wines by the glass or bottle. Or, stay for dinner and select from an ever-changing menu, which includes seafood, beef, and wild game.

The outdoor patio is a relaxing location for a meal or a glass of wine. $$-$$$$, L, D. 211-A E Broad St. (864) 271-3919, northamptonwineanddine.com

Oak Hill Café & Farm A former faculty member in Furman University’s environmental science department, Lori Nelsen blazes a new trail

in the restaurant world with co-owner Chef David Porras. The duo fulfills a long-time dream of creating a healthy, sustainable, and quality dining experience with an on-site farm and culinary research lab. Lovers of food innovation will not want to miss their Saturday night multicourse tasting, an ode to nature’s bounty. $$-$$$$, B, L, D, SBR. Mon–Sat. 2510

Poinsett Hwy. oakhillcafe.com

Restaurant 17 Restaurant 17 blends contemporary European bistro with Blue Ridge bliss.

The menu changes seasonally, but expect dishes from Executive Chef Haydn Shaak (formerly of The Cliffs) like the woodfired octopus with pine nut romesco, baby beets, and Georgia olive oil or the Johnny Cake with country-style prosciutto. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest. (864) 516-1254, restaurant17.com

Rick Erwin’s West End Grille Traditional surf-and-turf meets upscale dining at Rick Erwin’s. The dining room is decorated in rich, dark woods that, along with low lighting, create an intimate, stylish atmosphere. Entrées from Chef Scott Kroener range from sashimi-grade tuna and panseared sea bass, to certified Angus beef. $$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun. 648 S Main St. (864) 232-8999, rickerwins.com

Soby’s Local flavor shines here in entrées like crab cakes with remoulade, sweet corn maque choux, mashed potatoes, and haricot verts.

Their selection of 700 wines guarantees the perfect meal complement. Featuring different weekly selections, the Sunday brunch buffet showcases the chefs’ creativity. $$$-$$$$, D,

SBR. 207 S Main St. (864) 232-7007, sobys.com

Topsoil Kitchen + Market If they can grow it, locally source it, or make it in-house, they will. Located in the former Williams Hardware space in Travelers Rest, and just off the Swamp Rabbit Trail, this restaurant and market combo serves up fresh and modern veggie-driven dishes.

Find unique wines and cocktails on the menu, too. $-$$$, D. Closed Mon–Wed. 13

S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 517-4617, topsoilrestaurant.com

Tandem Creperie & Coffeehouse Tandem lures Swamp Rabbit cyclists with aromas of Counter Culture Coffee and a happy stomach guarantee. Try The Lumberjack (cornmeal crêpe, ham, bacon, eggs, cheese, bechamel, and maple syrup) or the tasty banana nut crêpe. Stuck between savory and sweet? Split one of each with a friend in the Tandem spirit: “Together is best.” $, B, L, SBR. 2 S Main St, Travelers Rest.

(864) 610-2245, tandemcc.com

Urban Wren This newcomer in the historic Markley Station fashions a chic city atmosphere where the food takes its cues from the restaurant’s carefully curated wine selection.

Round up some friends and share a selection of seasonal small plates, such as cauliflower drop dumplings and rye whiskey beef short ribs. $$$-$$$$. D. Closed Tues. 116 N Markley St. (864) 867-1081, urbanwrenwinery.com

Woodside Bistro Down-home comfort food gets a fresh spin here, where portobello burgers, wedge salads, pesto chicken sandwiches, and rainbow vegan bowls color the menu. A casual go-to spot, Woodside aims to be a welcoming dining destination for all— whether you’re a vegan or meat lover. $, L.

Closed Sunday. 1112 Woodside Ave. (864) 203-2333, woodsidebistro.com

BARS & BREWERIES 13 Stripes Brewery Providing patrons and patriots alike with a wide porch area and spacious interior bar, 13 Stripes rotates a loaded arsenal of aptly-titled suds—including the Rise & Fight Again IPA and the Sgt. Molly American wheat—and rolls out session beers, IPAs, porters, and other seasonal kegs that pair perfectly with one of 13 Stripes’ “ration plates,” laden with freshcut meats and cheeses. Taylors Mill, 250

Mill St, Ste PW 3101, Taylors. (864) 3491430, 13stripesbrewery.com

Bar Margaret This craft-cocktail bar takes over the former Village Grind and GB&D space on Pendleton Street with a funky fresh vibe and an eclectic variety of drinks, paired with bar bites. Try the Damn Good Burger featuring double beef patties, American cheese, onion rings, and Mars mayo on house-made brioche, served with a spicy pickle spear. Mixologists Sarah Cochran and Chris George shepherd the cocktail program, and while curated creations are their speciality (try the cOlá fashioned), patrons can find approachable brews, wine, and non-alcoholic bevs. $-$$.

L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 1269 Pendleton St, Greenville. barmarg.com

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CAROLINA BAUERNHAUS If you’re hoping to beat the summer heat, combat the swelter with good friends and good beer at Carolina Bauernhaus. Now open in the new Poe West area, this brewery sports an impressive tap list, as well as wicker picnic tables, hanging chair swings, and a smorgasbord of yard games. Take a load off in their outdoor patio space while sipping your favorite ale. $, L, D. Closed Wednesday.

556 Perry Avenue. (864) 553-4371, carolinabauernhaus.com

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Birds Fly South Ale Project Birds Fly South Ale Project has come home to roost in Hampton Station.

Though closed for production Monday through Wednesday, the open-air taproom is the perfect end-of-week place to drain a cold glass while noshing on local food truck fare. Expect to find a rotating roster, such as the Biggie Mango, Eldorado saison, or the 2 Hop session IPA. 1320 Hampton Ave Ext. (864) 412-8825, bfsbeer.com

BBPH POTATER TOTS Pulled pork, three cheeses, scallions, buffalo pig ears, sorghum vinegar que

We are open and can’t wait to see you!

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The Community Tap / Tap Trailside Convenience, expertise, and atmosphere collide at The Community Tap. Choose from a wide selection of local, national, and international brews—or have a glass from one of the ever-rotating beer and wine taps. Check out their second location at The Commons and enjoy a glass with food from Automatic Taco, GB&D, or Methodical Coffee. 217 Wade

Hampton Blvd. (864) 631-2525; Tap Trailside at The Commons, 147 Welborn St. thecommunitytap.com

The Eighth State Brewing Co. Housed in the old Claussen Bakery on Augusta, this brewpub is hoppy hour heaven. Find a variety of craft beers on tap, but branch out with the pub’s select draft cocktails or beer slushies. Live music, local art, and a rotating menu featuring shared plates and charcuterie round out the experience. 400 Augusta St. (864) 609-

4590, upstatecraftbeer.com

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"I want to take an opportunity to thank our entire team and all hospitality professionals across the pstate during these unsettled times. The smile in your eyes and the acts of kindness you share with our community at the table or handing off to go meals are nothing short of a blessing. We will look back on this time and remember your unwavering heart of hospitality that got a lot of us through. Thank you. ick

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Fireforge Craft Beer Fireforge brings a boozy twist to the phrase “small but mighty.” The smallbatch craft brewery made a home for itself in downtown Greenville in late June 2018, and founders Brian and Nicole Cendrowski are on a mission to push the boundaries of beer. We recommend The Fixer Smoked Baltic Porter—a smooth lager with a hint of cherrywood-smoked malt. 311 E Washington St. (864) 735-0885,

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Piney Mountain Bike Lounge Part taproom and part full-service cycle shop, Piney Mountain Bike Lounge offers the perfect pit stop after a long day of riding the trails. Local craft brews, wine, and cider complement a daily food truck schedule of popular mobile eateries. Kids (and adults) can enjoy the pump track out back. 20 Piney Mountain Rd, Greenville.

a Negroni) and small plates that are as stunning as they are delectable. $$, D. 220 E Coffee St. Mon–Sat. (864) 434-9519, swordfishcocktails.com

Tasting Room TR Wind down on the weekend at this combination gourmet wine shop, beer tap, and sampling space. With nearly 200 wines and 150 craft beers for sale, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Not sure what vino revs your engine? Taste-test a few by the glass and pick up a favorite from the weekly wines or happy hours hosted Wednesday–Friday. Enjoy cheese and charcuterie while you sip. $$, L (Sat–Sun), D

(Wed–Sat), Closed Mon–Tues. 164 S Main St, Ste C, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2020, tastingroomtr.com

The Whale Originating in Asheville, this craft joint comes to South Main with a plethora of whale brews—rare and sought-after beers like the exclusive Bouton De Whale barrel sour, brewed just up the mountain in North Carolina. Having a hard time choosing?

Knowledgeable staff are on hand to help you find the beer just for you.

1108 S Main St, Ste #116. (864) 263-7529, thewhalegvl.com

CAFÉS Bridge City Coffee A coffee shop with a mission, Bridge City’s philosophy is all in the name.

The local roaster seeks to uphold community values by partnering with area organizations to offer employment opportunities for underprivileged teens and adults. The fresh space offers a variety of drinks crafted with in-house roasted beans. A selection of Chocolate Moose treats is also available. $-$$. B, L. Closed Sunday. 1520 Wade Hampton Blvd. bridgecity.coffee

Coffee Underground Coffee Underground boasts a wide selection of specialty coffees, adult libations, and dreamy desserts like the peanut butter pie with graham cracker crust and a peanut butter and vanilla mousse. If you’re craving more substantial fare, choose from a splendid breakfastanytime option, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. $-$$, B, L, D, SBR. 1 E Coffee St. (864) 2980494, coffeeunderground.info

(864) 603-2453, pineymtb.com

Quest Brewing Co. Eco-minded Quest satisfies your beer cravings and environmental enthusiasm in a single sip. Grab a pint of QBC’s signature West Coast–style Ellida IPA, packing a punch of flavor, or venture to the dark side with the Kaldi imperial coffee stout (crafted with locally roasted beans). Stop by for an afternoon tour, then follow up with an evening full of food truck fare and live music. 55 Airview Dr, Greenville. (864)

272-6232, questbrewing.com

Swordfish Cocktail Club The term cocktail club calls to mind a time in history when pre- (and post-) dinner drinks were not only expected, but revered among friends for an evening of fun. Swordfish resurrects this perspective in downtown Greenville, with a classic collection of handcrafted cocktails (try

Dobrá Tea Tea is the new coffee at this cheery café in the Village of West Greenville, where you can choose among more than 100 different types of tea from around the globe. Pair your favorite cup with a gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian snack from the list of sweets and savories. $-$$. B, L, D. 1278 Pendleton St. (864) 520-1832, dobrateasc.com

Due South Coffee Roasters Birds Fly South Ale Project no longer has a monopoly on cold brews now that Due South has set up shop in Hampton Station.

In their new digs, the coffee shop sports a café vibe, with baked goodies like Swamp Fox Doughnuts complementing espresso drinks and cold brew nitro (infused with nitrogen). Beans, sourced from around the globe, are roasted on-site. $, B, L. 1320

Hampton Ave Ext, 4B. (864) 283-6680, duesouthcoffee.com

Grateful Brew A brew joint where you can enjoy both the non-alcoholic and alcoholic varieties, Grateful Brew provides guests with made-to-order Counter Culture espressos, pour-overs, and locally crafted brews.

Enjoy food trucks most nights, or bring your own grub. The Brew welcomes every member of the family, even those of the four-legged sort. $, B, L, D. Closed Sunday.

501 S Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 558-0767, gratefulbrewgvl.com

Kuka Juice Created by nutrition mavens Abigail Mitchell and Samantha Shaw, Kuka doles out coldpressed craft with health-minded passion.

Grab the ginger binger juice, or dig into the Taco ’Bout It bowl with romaine, walnut meat, salsa fresca, black beans, avocado, and pepitas with cilantro lime vinaigrette.

Paninis, bowls, soups, toasts, smoothies, and more are also available. $, B, L. 580 Perry Ave,

Greenville. (864) 905-1214, kukajuice.com

Methodical Coffee Whether it’s the white marble countertops or the gleaming Slayer espresso machine, Methodical is a coffee bar built for taste.

Coffee guru Will Shurtz, designer Marco Suarez, and hotelier David Baker ensure there’s plenty of substance to go with style.

With single-origin espressos, wine varieties, and now a café menu, it’s all worth the rave. $-$$, B, L. 101 N Main St, Ste D; 207 Wade Hampton Blvd; 147 Welborn St. methodicalcoffee.com

Mountain Goat Greenville A destination for brews and bikes, Mountain Goat proudly serves Methodical Coffee, along with more than 40 types of beer and wine. The sleek, industrial space provides a friendly atmosphere to sip on your beverage of choice, but be sure to check the food truck schedule.

Plus, every purchase helps provide tutoring, mentoring, and job opportunities for at-risk youth in the community. $-$$. B, L, Closed Sunday. 120 Shaw St. mountaingoatgvl.com

O-CHA Tea Bar A trip to O-CHA will have you considering tea in an entirely new light. This sleek space, located right on the river in Falls Park, specializes in bubble tea—flavored teas with chewy tapioca pearls. For a more intense cooling experience, try the mochi ice cream.

The dessert combines the chewy Japanese confection (a soft, pounded sticky rice cake) with ice cream fillings in fun flavors: tiramisu, green tea chocolate, mango, and more. $, B, L, D. 300 River St, Ste 122. (864) 283-6702, ochateabaronline.com

Southern Pressed Juicery A healthy-eaters haven, Southern Pressed Juicery offers super-food fans organic smoothies, bowls, juices, and more. Try a power-packed energy bowl like the dragon blood, a hot-pink concoction of dragon fruit, almond milk, banana, layered with buckwheat granola, raw honey, coconut chips, kiwi, and bee pollen. $-$$, B, L. 2 W Washington St. (864) 729-8626, southernpressedjuicery.com

Sun Belly Café The chefs at this health food joint on the Westside plan lunch specials daily, based on what their farmers harvest in the morning. Week by week, the full plantbased menu changes to accommodate seasonal dishes and fresh, wholesome

ingredients. The wild mushroom pho is all the rage, but if you’re on the go, pick up a tasty $6 vegan salad. Options for meal prep and family-sized lasagnas mean healthy cooking is always on the table. $-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday. 1409 West Blue Ridge Dr. (404) 309-7791

Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery Grocery store, neighborhood café.

Local produce, delicious food. These intersections are what make the Swamp Rabbit Café a staple. But new to the operation is wood-fired pizza. Sourcing every ingredient from area vendors, the ever-changing toppings feature local cheeses and fresh-from-the-farm produce.

Beer taps flow with excellent local suds. $, B, L, D. 205 Cedar Lane Rd. (864) 2553385, swamprabbitcafe.com

The Village Grind Tucked between art galleries and eclectic shops in the heart of Pendleton Street, The Village Grind is a cheerful, light-filled space for java lovers. Emphasizing community, the coffeehouse brews up beans by a variety of local roasters and serves flaky treats. $, B, L.

1258 Pendleton St. (864) 915-8600

Two Chefs Catering & Café Count on this deli for fast, high-quality food, from homemade soups to a traditional grinder and a turkey melt. Grab “crafted carryout” entrées and sides, or impress last-minute guests with roasted turkey and Parmesan potatoes. Choose from the menu, or check back for daily specials. $-$$, B, L, D. Closed Sunday.

644 N Main St, Ste 107. (864) 370-9336, twochefscafeandmarket.com

Upcountry Provisions Serving up gourmet sandwiches on freshmade bread, Upcountry Provisions is well worth a trip to Travelers Rest for breakfast or an extended lunch break. Snack on the shop’s daily crafted cookies, scones, and muffins, or bite into a devil dog BLT with hormone-free meat on just-baked white focaccia. $, B, L, D. Closed Sundays. 6809 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest. (864) 8348433, upcountryprovisions.com

ETHNIC Asada Asada, a brick-and-mortar taqueria on Wade Hampton Boulevard, serves traditional Mission-style fare. Grab a bite of flavor with the grilled sweet potatoes & leeks sopes, a savory vegan dish served on scratch-made sopes topped with homemade charred red peppers and guajillo romesco salsa, and queso fresco for the dairy-inclined. $-$$, L, D. Closed

Sun & Mon. 903 Wade Hampton Blvd.

(864) 770-3450, asadarestaurant.com

Asia Pacific Deemed the largest Asian supermarket in Greenville, Asia Pacific also doubles as a restaurant with a host of authentic cuisine.

The menu is pages long, with more than 100 options and a multitude of soups, noodles, and combinations. If you’re planning a visit, be sure your stomach is as big as your eyes. $-$$, L, D, Mon–Sun

10am–9pm. 420 N Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 603-1377, asiapacificgreenville.com

Kairos Greek Kitchen This Charleston-originated spot serves up heaping portions of traditional

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Mediterranean cuisine, like slow-roasted kabobs that explode with flavor even before you dip them into the tzatziki sauce.

Their choose-your-own approach leads to creative salad combos, and you can also turn any meal into a pita wrap, bowl, or platter. $-$$, L, D. 1800 Augusta St. (864)

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Lemongrass Thai This Main Street institution’s long, lofty interior sets a calming tone for its authentic Thai cuisine. The menu features standards like pad Thai and outstanding curries, but also chef’s specials like Soft Shell Crab and Clay Pot Seafood. $-$$, L, D. 106

N Main St, Greenville. (864) 241-9988, lemongrassthai.net

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Mekong Taste the nuances of fine Vietnamese cuisine at Mekong. Favorites include the grilled pork vermicelli: marinated pork, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, peanuts, and crispy shallots, and the spring and summer rolls. Also try the Vietnamese crêpes or the pho, which is flavored with fresh herbs from the restaurant’s home-grown herb garden. $, L, D. Closed Monday. 2013

Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 244-1314, mekongrestaurantgreenville.com

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Pita House The Pita House has been family-operated since 1989. Inside, it’s bare bones, but the cognoscenti come here for tasty Middle Eastern fare such as hummus, falafel, kibbeh, and shwarma. And save room for baklava and other Mediterranean sweets for dessert. Also, check out the grocery in the back of the restaurant for some homemade inspiration. $, L, D. Closed Sunday. 495 S Pleasantburg Dr, #B. (864) 271-9895, pitahousesc.com

Sacha’s Café Bright walls and a long, inviting bar make a sunny backdrop in which to chow down on Colombian food at Sacha’s.

Arepas are available with ingredients like beans, chorizo, avocado, shredded beef, and more stuffed inside (rellenas) or piled on top (encima). The patacones, or deep-fried plantains, are thick and sweet. Hungry groups can order the fiesta platter, a sampler that serves six people.

To drink, try one of the natural fruit juices, or the imported cervezas. $. L, D. 1001 N Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 232-3232, sachascafe.com

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Sushi Masa It doesn’t have to be Nobu in L.A. to be great sushi. This Japanese joint boasts a large menu for both lunch and dinner, with plenty of affordable options. Each entrée, such as the shrimp tempura, is packed with protein and comes with soup, salad, and rice. The sushi roll list is extensive (choose from 30 different types), and all rolls are under $10. $ -$$,

L, D. Closed Sunday. 8590 Pelham Rd, Greenville. (864) 288-2227, sushimasa. webs.com

Swad Tucked off of Laurens Road, this venerable family-run Indian restaurant hones in on vegetarian cuisine. South Indian specialties such as idli (steamed rice cakes) and dosas (thin rice crepes) served with sambar (lentil stew) delight regulars, while those biding

their budget go for the value meals that come with basmati rice or naan. $, L, D. 1421 Laurens Rd. (864) 233-2089

TruBroth TruBroth is an establishment that takes healing arts and blends them seamlessly into deliciously crafted meals.

Appease your curiosity with a visit to this Travelers Rest gem, which offers a detailed mix of Vietnamese staples and health happy bites. $$, L, D. 36A S Main St, Travelers Rest. Sun–Thurs. (864) 6100513, trubrothcoffee.com

EUROPEAN Bake Room The final addition to The Commons food hall, Bake Room provides a tasty touch. Naturally leavened breads and handmade pastries are baked in Wade Taylor’s German deck oven and Swedish rack oven, and are the perfect complement to a coffee at Methodical, strategically placed right next door. $, B,

L. 147 Welborn St, Greenville. Wed–Sun, 8am–3pm. @sc_bakeroom

Jianna With stellar views of Main Street from its wrap-around terrace, this modern Italian osteria offers patrons daily house-made pastas, the region’s freshest seasonal ingredients, and, of course, oysters—all led by famed chef Michael Kramer.

Grab a cocktail or a glass of wine from the 40-foot bar, and nosh on pasta dishes like potato gnocchi, radiatori, or tonnarelli with local tomatoes, corn, and chanterelle mushrooms. $$-$$$, L (Sat– Sun), D. 207 S Main St. (864) 720-2200, jiannagreenville.com

The Lazy Goat The Lazy Goat’s tapas-style menu is distinctly Mediterranean. Sample from the Graze and Nibble dishes, such as the crispy Brussels sprouts with Manchego shavings and sherry glacé.

For a unique entrée, try the duck confit pizza with a sour cherry vinaigrette and a farm egg. An extensive variety of wine is available in addition to a full bar. $$-$$$, L, D. 170 River Pl. (864)

679-5299, thelazygoat.com

Limoncello This latest Larkin’s spot serves up Italian cuisine out of the former Playwright space on River and Broad streets. The menu ranges from pesto pizzas to chicken marsala to classics like spaghetti and meatballs—but the real winner is an all-Italian wine list, curated from awardwinning vineyards across the region.

After you’ve had your glass, grab a bite of the housemade limoncello gelato. $$$$$, L, D. 401 River St. (864) 263-7000, limoncellogvl.com

Pasta Addict This Italian haven satisfies at West End outdoor food hall Gather GVL. From gnocchi to tortellini, indulging in cheesy goodness is easy out of their iconic cone containers. Pair your favorite bottle of vino with this bowl of fresh spaghetti alla chitarra, featuring San Marzano D.O.P. tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, toasted breadcrumbs, and Addict oil. $, D, Sunday lunch. Closed Monday.

126 Augusta St. (864) 404-0095, pastaddict.com

Ristorante Bergamo Open since 1986, Ristorante Bergamo focuses on fresh produce and Northern Italian cuisine: fresh mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and white wine, veal with homegrown organic herbs, and pasta creations such as linguine with shrimp and mussels. The bar fronts 14foot windows along Main Street, making it a prime location for enjoying a glass while people-watching. $$$, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 100 N Main St. (864) 271-8667, ristorantebergamo.com

Stella’s Southern Brasserie Boasting French flair and fare, this sister to Stella’s Southern Bistro is the second of Jason and Julia Scholz’s eateries.

Stationed in Hollingsworth Park, offering a local twist on French staples—blueblack mussel shells with smoked tomato broth, Marsala-spiked onion soup gratinée, and roasted game hen—served up daily in a lively, chic environment.

Don’t miss the breakfast pastries. $$-

$$$. B, L, D, SBR. 340 Rocky Slope Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. (864) 626-6900, stellasbrasserie.com

PIZZA Coastal Crust Now in the Village of West Greenville, these Neapolitan-style pizza pies are baked in a wood-fired brick oven and topped with local produce from Reedy River Farms. Check out the aptly-named West Village pie, a classic pepperoni pizza punched up with burrata, caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, and sausage. $$,

L, D. 1254 Pendleton St. (843) 654-9606, coastalcrustgreenville.com

D’Allesandro’s Pizza Hailing from Charleston, D’Allesandro’s brings dough heaven to Greenville. The D’Allesandro brothers’ philosophy is simple—if the pizza is good and the beer is cold, people will come. Created with quality ingredients, the shop pushes out pies in the North Main area, where guests can enjoy savory pizzas, calzones, and even signature CalJoes. $$, L, D. 17 Mohawk Dr, Greenville.

(864) 252-4700, dalspizzagvl.com

Sidewall Pizza Company Located on the main drag of Travelers Rest, on Cleveland Street downtown, and now on Pelham Road, this pizza joint is a fast favorite with its handcrafted, brickoven pies made from local ingredients.

But their salads are nothing to ignore, not to mention dessert: the homemade ice cream will make you forget about those fellas named Ben & Jerry. $$, L, D. Closed

Sunday & Monday. 35 S Main St, Travelers Rest, (864) 610-0527; 99 Cleveland St, (864) 558-0235; 3598 Pelham Rd, (864) 991-8748, sidewallpizza.com

Stone Pizza Serving both Neapolitan- and New York–style pizzas, this spot at the corner of Stone and Park avenues is ideal for a classic family outing or catching the game with a few friends (beer, sports, and pizza.

Stone and its fire-inspired pies are crafted with house-made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo flour, and baked for a flat minute in their wood-fired oven. $$, L (Sat & Sun), D. 500 E Park Ave. (864) 609-4490, stonepizzacompany.com

Vic’s Pizza The sign that says “Brooklyn, SC” at this family-run walk-up/take-out joint makes sense when you see what you’re getting: piping hot New York–style pizza, served on paper plates. Purchase by the slice, or have entire pies delivered (as long as your home or business is within three miles).

$, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 12 E Coffee St. (864) 232-9191, vicspizza4u.com

World Piece From the owners of downtown’s beloved Coffee Underground, World Piece brings Chicago-style pizza to Stone Avenue.

Offering a line-up of draft beers and menu features like buffalo chicken wings, salads, burgers, french fries, and, of course, savory pies, this pizza joint ensures there’s something for everyone. $-$$. L, D. 109 West Stone Ave, Ste A1.

(864) 568-5221, worldpiecemenu.com

TA C O S Automatic Taco Since 2015, Nick Thomas has delivered new wonders and old favorites from his food truck, treating the tortilla as a work of art. From its new brick-and-mortar spot in The Commons, Auto continues to serve up creative takes on tacos, with standout chips and guacamole, salsa, sides, and cocktails. $-$$, L, D. 147 Welborn St. (404) 372-2266, automatictaco.com

Farmhouse Tacos Hand-crafted and locally sourced, this TR taco joint is the love child of Mexican cuisine and Southern soul food. Start the meal with a few small plates—try the fried green tomatoes or the pan-seared crab cakes—then dig into pure taco bliss with the Travelers Rest hot chicken. Go a little lighter with a farm-fresh salad, and end with the campfire s’mores. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 164 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 6100586, farmhousetacos.com

Papi’s Tacos Jorge “Papi” Baralles brings family tradition and the familiar childhood flavors of Cuautla, Mexico, to this walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River. The menu is short and to the point. Get your tacos with shrimp, barbacoa, al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or chicken and chorizo, or sample some gelato in the display case. Get in, get out, and enjoy Falls Park. $, L, D. 300 River St.

(864) 373-7274, eatpapistacos.com

White Duck Taco Shop White Duck sets up shop at Hampton Station in the Water Tower District, and feels right at home next to Birds Fly South Ale Project. Try the Bangkok shrimp taco or the mushroom potato with romesco, and pair with their fresh peach sangria or an ale from Birds Fly South’s rotation. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday &

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Willy Taco Much like its Spartanburg-based sister, Greenville’s Willy Taco is a straight-up Mexican fiesta. Housed in the former Feed & Seed, the atmosphere pairs perfectly with its festive food presentation. Choose from a variety of taco flavors; we suggest the crispy avocado—topped off with a house-crafted margarita. $-$$, L, D. Closed

Monday. 217 Laurens Rd. (864) 412-8700, willytaco.com

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BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF KWAME BRATHWAITE An iconic figure of the second Harlem Renaissance, Kwame Brathwaite coalesced his compelling portraiture with the Black Is Beautiful campaign in the 1950s and ’60s. Braithwaite and his brother founded the African Jazz Arts Society and Studios, and also Grandassa Models, which Kwame captured in a series of “Naturally” fashion shows. The Black Is Beautiful exhibit, organized by Aperture and Kwame S. Brathwaite, pays tribute to this creative collective and its work to shift a cultural narrative.

Columbia Museum of Art, 151 Main St, Columbia. Free with museum admission.

(803) 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org

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TRAVELERS REST MICRO-MARKET SERIES Ongoing until the end of September, the TR Market trimmed its number of vendors this summer to accommodate social distancing.

Though many of your favorite crafters may not be on hand, you’ll still be able to find plenty of local goodies. Come out on Saturday mornings to browse the booths for just-picked produce, artisan-made cheese by Blue Ridge Creamery, fresh breads from Upcountry Provisions, and delectable doughnuts from Fancy Fox Bakeshop.

235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest.

Sat, 8:30am–noon. (864) 610-0965, travelersrestfarmersmarket.com

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CRAFT COCKTAIL TOUR Looking for some happy hour fun? Join Foothill Foodie Tours on Saturdays in August as they take you to four different downtown destinations for cocktails and culinary delights. The evening begins at Foxcroft Wine Co. for wine and

appetizers, continues to more downtown spots for creative cocktails, and ends up at Old Europe for a sampling of their delectable desserts and—you guessed it—more wine.

Must be 21 to attend.

Tour starts at Foxcroft Wine Co., 631 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 4–6pm. $75. (864) 5539404, foothillfoodietours.com

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JUST DESSERTS TOUR A great way to satisfy any sweet tooth, this two-hour Foothill Foodie Tour takes guests on a stroll through part of downtown Greenville with stops along the way to savor some of the best baked goods in the city. If scratch-made cakes, authentic French pastries, and warm homemade doughnuts with salted-caramel and chocolate-ganache dipping sauces make your mouth water, this is the tour for you.

Tour starts at Old Europe, 716-A S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 1–3pm. $50. (864) 553-9404, foothillfoodietours.com

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FIRST SUNDAY EXPEDITIONS WITH PATRICK MCMILLAN For amateur naturalists in South Carolina, there’s no better way to spend four hours than aboard a boat on Lake Jocassee with Emmy Award– winning PBS host and naturalist Patrick McMillan. Featured by Jocassee Lake Tours, this excursion explores the microhabitats in the Jocassee Gorges wilderness, home to majestic waterfalls, rare subtropical ferns, and 64 species of salamanders.

Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem, SC. Sun, Aug 2, 10am. $80. (864) 280-5501, jocasseelaketours.com

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Three honorable mention photos will also receive a $25 gift card to an Upstate business.

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FIRST FRIDAYS GALLERY CRAWL A great way to visit your favorite artist, or discover some new ones, First Fridays opens 25 galleries to the public—thanks to the sponsorship of the Metropolitan Arts Council. Pick your desired location (downtown Greenville, Village of West Greenville, Augusta Street, Hampton Station, or Taylors Mill) and check out the wide range of artistic media, from watercolors to woodworks.

Various locations in Greenville. First Fri of the month, 6–9pm. Free. (864) 467-3132, greenvillearts.com/first-fridays

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BEACHIN’ FRIDAYS Load up your lawn chair or blanket and head for the outdoor amphitheater behind the Mauldin Cultural Center.

Held on the first three Fridays in August, these family-friendly events revolve around outdoor concerts by Shag Doctorz (8/7), Larry McNair & Friends (8/14), and Back 9 (8/21). The finale of this year’s Beachin’ Fridays series goes out with a bang on August 21, thanks to a dazzling fireworks display.

Mauldin Cultural Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin.

Fri, 7pm. Free. (864) 335-4862, mauldinculturalcenter.org

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SOUNDS OF SUMMER Friday night means fun in Fountain Inn at the weekly Sounds of Summer concerts. These free events celebrate the season by filling the outdoor amphitheater at Commerce Park with music. Mark your calendar for the August lineup of bands, beginning on Friday, the 7th, with the Vinyl Junkies.

Cravin Melon, Nathan Angelo, and The Flashbacks are slated to perform on the following Fridays.

Commerce Park, 110 Depot St, Fountain Inn. Fri, 7–9:30pm. Free. (864) 862-4421, fountaininnevents.com

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GCCA ANNUAL SHOWCASE Arranged in the 2,000-square-foot Main Gallery of the Greenville Center for Creative Arts in the Village of West Greenville, this year’s Annual Showcase will spotlight some of the best artwork of the year, including works from the 2020 Member Show, the 2019–2020 Brandon Fellows, and the Summer Art Camp Showcase.

The Member Show highlights current GCCA artists, while the Brandon Fellows include Jaz Henderson, Julius Ferguson, and Nick Burns.

Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St, Greenville. Open during gallery hours. Free. (864) 735-3848, artcentergreenville.org

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SUPERHERO 5K Here’s your chance to be a superhero!

Don that Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman costume to take part in this virtual 5K race that benefits The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club. Not only will you look like a superhero, but you’ll feel like one by contributing to the Kroc Center’s efforts to help at-risk youth succeed in their studies

The virtual 5K can be completed anytime between Sat, Aug 8, 12am–Sat, Aug 15, noon. All ages, $15, plus $2.50 sign-up fee. (864) 527-5948, runsignup.com/Race/ Events/SC/Greenville/BGCSuperhero5K

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GREENVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL Treat yourself to some of the best gyros, spanakopita, and baklava around at the 34th edition of Greenville’s Greek Festival. Held downtown at the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, this event— postponed from its usual date in midMay—is a local favorite. Though this year’s festival will be scaled back, you will still be able to purchase the same mouthwatering menu of Greek food either at the walk-up or drive-thru windows.

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EUPHORIA While it might look a bit different this year with accommodations being made for social distancing, Euphoria will nevertheless bring a mouthwatering menu of acclaimed chefs, vintners, and musicians to town in September.

Sample, sip, and listen at Feast by the Field on Saturday and Sunday, and don’t wait to grab coveted tickets to one of the wine dinners, featuring guest chefs—some with Michelin stars—from across the country.

Thurs–Sun, times and events vary. Tickets range from $40-$400. (864) 233-5663, euphoriagreenville.com

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COMMUNITY WORK THE GREEN V ILLE CENTER FOR CREATI VE A RTS SPOTLIGHTS LOCA L A RTISTS IN ITS A NN UA L SHOWCASE

(left) Nancy Newlin, A Street in Provence; watercolor and ink, 8” x 5”.

Photography of artwork provided by the Greenville Center for Creative Arts.

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reativity is universal. Its spark flickers in each of us, and when fanned into flame, the expressions are as complex and varied as the individuals who bring them into being. Each year, the Greenville Center for Creative Arts celebrates these diverse expressions through its Annual Showcase, which honors the artwork of community through its 2020 Member Show, 2019–2020 Brandon Fellows Final Show, and Summer Art Camp Showcase. An art talk is planned for Tuesday, September 15; check the website for COVID-19 updates and restrictions.—Abby Moore Keith

GCCA Annual Showcase at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts. 101 Abney St, Greenville. Gallery visits by appointment.

Aug 7–Sept 25. (864) 735-3948, artcentergreenville.org

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