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Irish Skies: The River Liffey wanders elegantly through Dublin, a bustling city that writer Jennifer Oladipo first explored while backpacking as a college grad and then returned to as a mother and professional fifteen years later. For more of her adventure, see “Natural Beauty� page 60.

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EDITOR’S LETTER THE LIST

See, hear, read, react.

The month’s must-dos.

27 ON THE TOWN

Pics of the litter: Upcountry fêtes & festivities.

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WEDDINGS TOWNBUZZ

Woodworker Michael McDunn crafts inventive, elegant designs; Travelers Rest mayor Brandy Amidon adds “Brains on Fire co-president” to her repertoire; a new chorale in town allows kids to share their voice; Jasmine Road supports struggling women; a philanthropic couple gifts a school to Project Hope.

59 OUT OF TOWN

Writer Jennifer Oladipo discovered Dublin as a backpacking college grad. Fifteen years later, she returns to Ireland to experience its urban and rural delights once again.

86 TOWN ESSAY

Author Scott Gould reminisces on after-Thanksgiving traditions during his Lowcountry boyhood.

111 EAT & DRINK

Decadent European fare comes to Saluda, North Carolina, under Chef Garrett Tallent’s skilled hand; sample handcrafted Italian amari from Greenville’s own Vicario spirits; celebrate autumn nights with a sweet-and-savory pumpkin loaf.

67 TOWN SPORT

While Patrick Sapp has dedicated much of his life to football, the former Clemson quarterback and linebacker is focused on giving back; Foothills Motorsports offers ATVs fit for the hunt or play.

75 STYLE CENTRAL

Take to autumn in these classic hats; floral dresses showcase vibrant autumnal tones.

84 MAN ABOUT TOWN

Over the years, The Man has been mistaken for various celebrities.

121 DINING GUIDE 130 TOWNSCENE

Got plans? You do now.

140 SECOND GLANCE

Artist Dana Jones investigates color and shape in her exhibit Mixed Signals at Centre Stage.

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The 2019 Charitable Giving Award recipients have modeled the virtues of hard work, humility, and generosity for a lifetime. / by Beth Brown Ables, John Jeter, M. Linda Lee, Jennifer Oladipo, & Angie Thompson // photography by Will Crooks

THIS PAGE: Chef Garrett Tallent brings savory FrenchGerman dishes to Saluda, North Carolina, through his bistro Azalea. For more, see “European Delight,” page 111.

Photograph by Paul Mehaffey COVER: Greenville-based artist Judy Verhoeven designed this issue’s cover, backdropped by the quote, “If this thought does not contribute to giving or receiving love, then change it.” For more, see “Earth to Sky,” page 90.

Artwork by Judy Verhoeven

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As this year’s Charitable Giving Visionary Leadership Award recipient, advertising veteran Joe Erwin reflects on a lifetime of communityforward endeavors. / by Stephanie Trotter // photography by Paul Mehaffey

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EDITOR’S

Letter November Highlights One Voice

Greenville Youth Chorale enters its inaugural season with a unique focus on inclusion and diversity: page 52

Natural Beauty

The rolling green beauty of Ireland beckons writer Jennifer Oladipo back, fifteen years after her initial visit as a young explorer: page 60

Field Test

Welcome fall weather in these handsome brimmed hats: page 75

Photograph by Chelsey A shford

The Friday After

As a child, writer Scott Gould preferred bacon on Black Friday to turkey on Thanksgiving: page 86

Earth to Sky

Each year, we partner with the Community Foundation of Greenville to celebrate those who exemplify the giving spirit: page 90

After Dark

Top off your evening meal with a slice of pumpkin bread, paired with a glass of amaro: page 116

The Grandness of Being

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just returned from the sublime landscapes of Arizona and the Eastern Sierra of California.

The scale there is different. The geography, wide berth of sky, mile after mile of open land, red rocks, and then granite pushing high and wide—I am still processing it all.

Next to this vastness, I felt my humanness more keenly. In essence, I felt more alive.

Isn’t that what we seek—the grandness of being? It’s not felt by covering ourselves in armor, folding in, closing our fist. These are actions that debilitate. To experience the ineffable beauty of who we are, we must let go, release, remain open.

Both giving and receiving require us to be vulnerable. To give without expectation is also to receive without guilt, without a sense that we must pay back the giver. Both experiences require letting go—yet in both experiences we gain.

In the experience of giving, we gain a sense of connection, of contribution, of purpose. In receiving, we allow another to express their love, gratitude, and humanity. The exchange is mutually beneficial.

Every November, we celebrate acts of charity, honoring individuals and organizations who’ve shaped the community through their generosity. In doing so, we also highlight those who benefit from the charitable acts of others. I’m always moved by the stories of our Giving Issue, ones that are only a slice of all that happen daily around us.

In the words of philosopher Erich Fromm, “In the very act of giving, I experience my strength, my wealth, my power. I experience myself as overflowing, spending, alive, hence as joyous . . . in the act of giving lies the expression of my aliveness.”

It’s in this choice to act—to give and to receive—that we experience the grandness of who we are.

Special thanks to Judy Verhoeven for creating the artwork for our 2019 Giving Issue cover. Judy is a multimedia artist, using old books and paper ephemera to create her meticulous collages. The quote on the piece reads, “If this thought does not contribute to giving or receiving love, then change it.” See more of Judy’s work throughout this issue, and go to judyverhoeven.com.

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DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW Phyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration ON VIEW THROUGH DECEMBER 29, 2019 From the late 1960s onward, Phyllis Mills Wyeth (November 13, 1940 – January 14, 2019) was a muse to her husband, artist Jamie Wyeth. The paintings assembled in this traveling exhibition are a memorial tribute to her and reflect her vibrant spirit and love of nature, horses, and her ever-present dogs. Phyllis Wyeth was a noted philanthropist, conservationist, environmentalist, arts supporter, accomplished horsewoman, and a staunch advocate for the rights of those with disabilities.

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WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST GIFT YOU’VE EVER GIVEN?

Blair Knobel EDITOR-IN-CHIEF blair@towncarolina.com Paul Mehaffey ART DIRECTOR

Back before iTunes and Spotify existed, I tracked down the vintage White Christmas album and burned the movie soundtrack for my entire family.

The benefit of the doubt. Or as Brené Brown says, “Assume others are doing the best they can.”

Laura Linen STYLE EDITOR ABBY MOORE KEITH MANAGING EDITOR CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Kathryn Davé RUTA FOX M. Linda Lee Steven Tingle STEPHANIE TROTTER Jac Valitchka Ashley Warlick

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The three of us reenacted “classic kid photos” and put together a themed calendar.

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THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

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The talented trio behind singles like “Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes,” The Doobie Brothers take the Peace Center stage, bringing with them a legacy of number-one hits and four Grammy Awards. Their approach to rock ’n’ roll comes laden with three-part harmonies and acoustic flair, continuing to delight fans after nearly half a decade since their breakout album.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, Nov 19, 7:30pm. $75-$95. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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CHRIS STAPLETON: ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW This is your one chance to see five-time Grammy Award–winning country singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton in Greenville. With more than 170 songs to his credit, including six that hit the number-one spot, Stapleton may soon walk away with a few more accolades at the Country Music Association Awards this month.

Photograph courtesy of ChrisStapleton.com

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri, Nov 1, 7pm. Tickets start at $121. (864) 2413800, bonsecoursarena.com

REEDY REELS FILM FESTIVAL

There’s a reason this show won the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Come along for the joy-filled ride as Caribbean peasant girl Ti Moune sets off on a journey from her village to the city in hopes of reuniting with the man whose life she once saved. A captivating tale of the power of love to bring people together, Ti Moune’s musical fable, set to a vibrant score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, is sure to lift your spirits.

For all you indie-film fans, this three-day festival showcases talented filmmakers from around the globe. The 2019 lineup, screened in two-hour blocks, includes a total of 50 films in categories ranging from documentary to animated movies— plus a special block of films about wildlife, thanks to this year’s partnership with the Greenville Zoo. Kick off the weekend on Friday night at the launch party at El Thrifty.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Nov 5–10.

Tues–Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm & 6:30pm. $115-$180. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

Gunter Theatre, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Nov 1–3.

Sat, 10:30am–11pm (last block of films begins at 9pm); Sun, noon–9pm (last block of films begins at 6:30pm). Individual block screenings, $12; day pass, $30; festival pass, $50. (864) 467-3000, reedyreels.com

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L’AUTOMNE: A SEASONAL SHOWCASE OF CLASSICAL MOVEMENTS

What better way to embrace the Christmas spirit than by listening to your favorite carols performed by one the most recognizable holiday artists of all time? Always a seasonal treat, Mannheim Steamroller comes to the Greenville stage having sold more than 31 million albums. Their powerful blend of new age and rock music delivers an unforgettable performance that will have you fa-lala-ing ’til New Year’s.

International Ballet opens its 2019–2020 season with a mixed repertoire performance, aptly titled L’ Automne. Showcasing both classical and contemporary pieces, professional dancer Sebastian Vinet will perform alongside International Ballet Company dancers. Georgia-based musician Kenneth Lamb will also perform.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, Nov 9, 7:30pm. $35. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, Nov 23, 4pm & 8pm. $55-$85. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

What happens when four supposedly woke teaching artists create a school pageant celebrating both Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month? Let’s just say that more than the turkey gets roasted. The road to liberal pretensions and political incorrectness is paved with good intentions gone wrong in the wickedly funny 2015 satire by Native American playwright Larissa FastHorse. This performance is one more thing to be thankful for come Turkey Day.

Photograph by Matt Christine Photography

November 2019

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South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 1200 Pendleton St, Greenville. Sat, Nov 2, 9:30am & 11am. $10.50. (864) 235-2885, scchildrenstheatre.org

INDIE CRAFT PARADE HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP

z The Makers Collective, the brains behind the Indie Craft Parade, has a temporary retail location each winter, with handcrafted goods for purchase during the holiday season. The storefront is the perfect place to find unique gifts; it presents a selected mix of art, homewares, jewelry, and children’s items, all crafted with intention.

Mixed-media artwork by Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers

Indie Craft Parade Holiday Pop Up Shop, 2909 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville. Nov 8–Dec 22.

Fri–Sun, 10am–6pm. makerscollective.org

THE MAGNIFICENT MOZART

z Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s much anticipated all-Mozart performance returns with a repertoire of three announced pieces, and one mystery encore. The production will feature GSO principal clarinetist Anthony Marotta in Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, alongside the Chamber Orchestra ensemble. This program is sure to mesmerize as well as challenge audience members to name the additional unknown piece.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Nov 15–17. Fri & Sat, 8pm. Sun, 3pm. $46-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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z Thousands of horse aficionados, spectators, and local vendors will converge on The Plantation at Stono Ferry Racetrack this month for the Steeplechase of Charleston, presented by Baker Motor Company. This quintessential Southern event—sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association—will deliver experiential fun with horse racing, tailgating, a parade of fashions, local vendors, and live music. General and VIP ticket options are available.

The Plantation at Stono Ferry Racetrack, 5000 Old York Course, Hollywood, SC. Sun, Nov 17, 10am. Prices vary; children 12 & under, free. (843) 937-4968, steeplechaseofcharleston.com

Greenville Open Studios Ever wanted to peek behind the scenes into your favorite artist’s studio?

This annual event is your chance. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Arts Council, the self-guided tour will feature more than 150 artists this year, all located within a 15-mile radius of downtown Greenville (including Easley, Greer, Travelers Rest, and Simpsonville). Take advantage of this rare chance to chat with the artists in their studios—and maybe purchase a piece of art or two.

Various locations. Nov 9–10. Sat, 10am–6pm; Sun, noon–6pm. Free.

(864) 467-3132, greenvillearts.com/greenville-open-studios

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Sticking with the traditional Sunday in the South theme, Euphoria’s Sunday Supper was a laid-back dining affair at The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm in Easley. South Carolina’s five chef ambassadors came together to create a family-style meal, which featured classic bourbon cocktails, beer, and wine. While guests dined, the Synergy Twins entertained the crowd with mesmerizing tunes.

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Guests celebrated the opening of Continuum at the Metropolitan Arts Council, featuring seven MAC member artists who have all received the South Carolina Arts Commission Visual Arts Fellowship. Featured artists included Patti Brady, Jamie Davis, Ben Gilliam, Diane Hopkins-Hughs, Elizabeth Keller, Linda McCune, and Mike Vatalaro. Melissa Havens McCulloch with A-Flutter Bake Shop catered the reception.

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September 15, 2019 Public Education Partners, which supports local students and teachers within Greenville County, hosted its Extracurricular Evening at Avenue to celebrate the organization’s work with Greenville County Schools. Table 301 catered the evening and The Fine Arts Center Jazz Quintet provided the entertainment.

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Indie Craft Parade kicked off its 10th annual weekend with a First Dibs Party, complete with more than 1,000 guests and 115 artisans. 13 Stripes Brewery provided local brews, and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams drove their truck to Furman University’s Timmons Arena to provide the sweets, and DJ King Harold kept the beats turning.

Throughout the course of the weekend, more than 10,000 attendees visited the popular handmade goods festival.

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Greenville’s longest-running charitable community event took to the Poinsett Club to celebrate The Rose Ball. This black-tie affair hosted more than 600 people for a sit-down dinner and evening of dancing. Forty-five local designers decorated the rooms, featuring bountiful roses. All proceeds benefited the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and other nonprofits.

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they’d been stranded at the scenic site when Mandi lost the car key. This time, though, everything was as it should be as Eric got down on one knee and asked Mandi to be his wife. The couple then headed off to Birds Fly South for a surprise engagement party, and began to plan their dream day. During a 95-degree heat wave, Mandi and Eric said “I do” at Riverain Farm, with a stunning lake backdrop and luckily

At the Altar: Mandi Bickes’s list of goals to accomplish before turning 30 led her to the love of her life, Eric Segale. The two were married at Riverain Farm in Travelers Rest.

without a single drop of May showers. In a perfect Martina Liana gown and the veil her sister wore 10 years before, Mandi danced all night with Eric, family, and friends to music by Oxford Soul before settling into married life. Mandi is an area vice president with ProLogistix and ResourceMFG, and Eric is a superintendent at Brasfield & Gorrie.

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Weddings Emily Lady & Paul Welsh June 29, 2019 Emily Lady never had any doubts about Paul Welsh, especially since he was a Clemson alum. After an initial encounter at a football tailgate, the two spent the very next day talking over coffee, which led to a year of long-distance dating before Emily could call Paul her fiancé. On top of Pretty Place, where Paul told Emily he loved her for the first time, he brought her back bright and early one October morning to watch the sunrise and commit his life to hers. There were quintessential special touches throughout their wedding day at Furman Chapel, with Emily’s childhood piano teacher playing at the ceremony, local Charleston band Finnegan Bell entertaining at the reception at Avenue, and a handmade veil from a family friend that put an original meaning to “something new” on her Poinsett Bride gown. The pair now resides in Charleston, where they relish days filled with beach excursions and delicious Southern food.

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Mallory Herman & Bryson Graydon May 18, 2019 After meeting through mutual friends, Mallory and Bryson had an inkling they would want to make memories together for a lifetime. The first year of their three-year courtship, they started vacationing on Edisto Island. The tradition was to take a photo on the road that leads to Botany Bay Plantation, and in 2018 that simple photo turned into an engagement when Bryson dropped to one knee. Their ceremony was personal and intimate, with the service held at Swain Family Vineyards, owned by Bryson’s family friends. Mallory’s Allure bridal gown with a custom bow/belt was the perfect addition to her special day, and music from The Mighty Kicks ensured an evening the pair would remember forever. In order to stay close to family, Mallory and Bryson now live in Laurens, where she works as a commercial lending assistant with United Community Bank, and he as a warehouse supervisor with CeramTec North America.

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Mary Page Bostian & Tom DuRant March 2, 2019 After Mary Page and Tom met at a friend’s Halloween party, not even two years of long-distance dating could thwart the pair from following their hearts. Tom enlisted the help of his yellow lab pup, Sam, to ask Mary Page to be his wife. As she rounded the corner in her living room on a Friday evening, Tom was on one knee while Sam had a sign around his neck asking, “Will you marry my dad?” She said yes, and from there many treasurable moments followed with their ceremony at Grace Church Downtown and reception at the Poinsett Club. Thirty-six years prior to Mary Page’s wedding day, her mom threw her bouquet off the balcony at Poinsett Club, and Mary Page’s dreams came true that March evening as she did the same in a Sareh Nouri New York gown. The couple now lives and works in Greenville, with their dog, Sam.

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HEARING WEDDING BELLS? TOWN Magazine wants to publish your wedding announcement. If you currently live or grew up in the Upstate and were recently married, please write to us at TOWN Magazine, Attn: Weddings, 581 Perry Ave, Greenville, SC 29611, or e-mail weddings@towncarolina.com. Due to space constraints, inclusion is not guaranteed.

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Take a Seat: Michael McDunn’s rockers are popular pieces in the woodworker’s repertoire.

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ye candy for any lover of fine handcrafted fu niture, examples of the woodworker’s craft fill the space inside Michael McDunn’ small showroom on Rutherford Road. Pieces range from a gorgeous Biedermeier-style desk to a natural-edged coffee table with dovetailed waterfall legs, made from two matched pieces of magnolia.

At the back of the space, a pair of white oak rocking chairs, with woven seats and quarter-sawn white oak backs, beg to be on a front porch. “The rockers have turned out to be a big thing here,” McDunn says of one of the newer additions to his line. Modeled on a classic Southern rocker, the chairs are designed and contoured to be sublimely comfortable.

Meticulous details define this pe fectionist’s work: snug dovetail joints, precisely mitered corners, exquisite parquetry and marquetry inlay. “It has to be right,” McDunn believes. “For instance, [the horizontal] pieces in the back of the rocker fit tightly, and allowances a e made for expansion and contraction of the wood. They’ll be tight forever.”

He’s come a long way from making dollhouse furniture for his sister in sixth grade. When he came to Greenville from Pennsylvania

more than four decades ago, he took classes in design at the Greenville County Museum of Art, and nailed down a job as the museum’s resident woodworker. In the 30 years since he opened this studio, McDunn estimates he’s produced around 400 different pieces—ranging in size from stools to conference tables—many taking several months to complete. His work now graces homes as far afield as Eu ope and is displayed at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville.

In addition to teaching classes in his adjoining studio, McDunn usually has three to four projects in the works at any one time.

The bulk of these are eighteenth-century reproductions. “A good eighteenth-century design is classic,” explains the artisan. “I apply those same proportions to more contemporary pieces, and it works out quite nicely.” He opens a door in the back of the studio to show me his latest—and most unusual—project, refitting the interior of a single engine private airplane with ash wood veneer.

Whether classic or contemporary, McDunn’s furniture is as painstaking to make as it is beautiful to behold, and all these years later, the satisfaction of making something with his hands still drives him.

“You’ve really got to make a major commitment to this kind of work,” he admits, “but some days it’s hard for me to imagine ever leaving it.”

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or the first time in more than 20 years, Brains on Fire is under new leadership. Brandy Amidon stepped up as co-president of the B-corp advertising agency in January, sharing the position and responsibilities with Benjamin Hart, based in California. The 37-year-old not only drives the Greenville-headquartered business, but serves as the mayor of Travelers Rest as well. The quick-witted accountant unapologetically quotes and curses Brené Brown, hauls her daughter to ribbon-cuttings, and labels herself as “the challenger, the protector, the boss.” She took time out of her fast-paced day to share her secrets of success and vision of the future.

You’re an accountant, running an ad agency with a bunch of creatives. How does that work? >> I don’t actually do what we do at Brains on Fire (laughing), but we like to think of all of us as creatives. My strengths don’t lie in what we provide to our clients. However, what I’m really good at are two different things: money and people.

You know your role. >> I think there’s a lot of comfort that “Brandy’s in charge, and she knows money.” But I really see the majority of what I do as caring for people, our employees. I get to focus on us, while most everyone else at Brains focuses on the clients. I love that aspect of it. I can’t necessarily help them do their things, but I can help create an environment where they thrive. A lot of these guys are artists, so there’s a personal connection to the things they make, and so it’s creating a safe spot where they can grow.

You’ve worked as a full-time and contract staff accountant, and CFO, for Brains for more than a decade. How did you make the leap to the top? >> Robbin [Phillips] was one of the original founders, and started to talk about transitioning, and what’s next for her. I love this company and it’s always been a part of me.

I talked with Ben and asked if he’d want to go halfsies with me, and he said yes. We’d bonded so well, working closely together. There was a lot of trust there. We have different strengths and weaknesses, so it’s kind of nice to lean on someone for those pieces that you might not be as strong in.

You and Ben took out loans to purchase Robbin’s majority share of the company.

And you’re now responsible for 26 employees. Is that stressful? >> I thought there would be this cloud of anxiety hovering around decision-making, but I’ve not felt that at all. I think the reason why is there is so much trust involved with these people. Ben and I are on the same page, we believe in each other, we’ve got plans, we’ve got goals, we’ve got the greatest group of people. We have such great trust in our employees.

Tell us about Brains’ partial ownership of Hello Bello with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepperd. It’s not often an ad agency is part-owner of a baby-products business. >> It’s a cool experiment for us. It came to us as an idea through Launched LA. We were able to name it, brand it, work with the celebrity owners. It addresses an injustice that you have to choose between your baby and your wallet.

I’m so proud to go into Walmart and see a design I know Jesse made, or a diaper pattern Josh designed.

Tell us about serving as mayor of Travelers Rest. >> My great grandparents and my grandparents were heavily involved in TR. Our family has stuck in the same spot. I’ve been on council for a decade now. When I grew up, TR. was very country, rural. You had to go to Greenville to do anything fun. There was Waffle House. There was nothing to keep you here. However, we’ve always been a tight-knit community, family-focused, and there was a lot of pride in living in TR. Travelers Rest is booming. >> As a municipality, you’re either growing, or you’re stagnant. How can we still grow, and know our neighbors, and keep that tight-knit community? That’s kind of the filter, or decision-making, in the growth we’ve had. You’re talking about going from country, nothing-to-stick-around-for, to trendy, everybodywants-to-come, in a span of five years. Hopefully, people see us working hard on council to keep that balance.

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Talent with Heart: Co-president of Brains on Fire and mayor of Travelers Rest, Brandy Amidon wears multiple hats, with her passion for people leading the charge for creative solutions.

Your daughter, Annabelle, joins you a lot in public. >> You make time for the things that are important. For me, family is always first. I was very intentional when I ran for mayor, and I always brought her with me. If people don’t want a mom, or a woman who takes her children to stuff, then that’s OK. I am a mom, and I can’t separate the two.

“I really see the majority of what I do as caring for people, our employees. I love this company and it’s always been a part of me.”—Brandy Amidon

It’s a philosophy that carries over to Brains. >> Yes, we have similar values, and we talk about how we should have the same values as a company that we do personally. I’m so passionate about that. We have a paternity-leave policy, a babies-at-work policy. When we say families first, we’re putting families first.

How do you do it all? >> It all works together. I make mistakes. I may not be the best in logistics, but I’m definitely still able to get things done. And it helps to have other people looking out for you. We are all in this together. It starts with family, and I have my husband, mom, and grandmother. It doesn’t feel much like work because we are all so passionate about it.

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hen I step into a coffee shop on a golden fall morning to meet Steven Brundage and Nikki Eoute, the world feels full of possibility. Light is streaming through the long windows, and there’s a hint of cooler temperatures. As we settle into conversation, I quickly realize my companions are direct reflections of th atmosphere’s bright optimism. In fact, the words Greenville Youth Chorale are barely out of my mouth before the two friends take off on the tale of their latest musical collaboration, a local choir that connects kids from different backgrounds.

“Choir is all about family and unity. Unity for the community. You spend time with people you normally don’t spend time with,” Nikki says. Agreeing, Steven adds, “There’s something about standing side-by-side with someone. Choir is a team sport.”

Both music professionals (Nikki in voice performance and conducting, and Steven in piano pedagogy), the two have been friends for years—Nikki and Steven’s wife, Laura, sing together in the local ensemble Rivertree Singers. Nikki is an adjunct professor at Bob Jones University, and Steven is the director of a music-teacher cooperative. With a shared passion for working with children and teaching music, it didn’t take long for the idea of starting a choir to form.

They felt there was a need for a diverse youth choir in Greenville, and with their unique experience, the two knew the time was ripe.

“We would have been happy with 30 kids,” says Steven, who began promoting for a September start date this summer. Today, the chorale has 105 participants, separated into three different choirs based on age. While students pay to participate, donor funding provides scholarships for those who qualify. Nikki and Steven are clear in their mission that music is for every child and in every child; they don’t turn students away.

“So many kids need a different outlet, they need something to look forward to,” Nikki says. “They realize they have this power over the music to create this thing that affects themselves and other people.” Steven adds, and Nikki quickly follows, “Choir breaks down barriers.

Your new best friend is the person sitting next to you.”

It’s why they put such a strong emphasis on the chorale reflecting G eenville’s cultural diversity, a goal they readily admit hasn’t come naturally. They’d gladly welcome more male participants, and while they have a unique partnership with the Frazee Center, they hope to continue to build relationships with other after-school programs and schools in at-risk communities.

While Steven manages executive direction and accompaniment, Nikki artistic directs and conducts. The chorale follows the English classic tradition, and while they aren’t a show choir, they throw in a little variety.

With a holiday concert coming up at First Presbyterian Church on December 7, and a spring concert planned for April, Steven and Nikki feel they’re just getting started. Long term goals include touring, performing at Carnegie Hall, even taking the students to Disney.

“There’s so much potential,” Steven says. “With how fast Greenville is growing, this could be an icon of our community. We’re making magic with music.”

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Freedom Fighters Two moms are helping abused women break free from the vicious cycle of sexual exploitation through one of Greenville’s newest nonprofits / by Stephanie Trotter // photograph by Will Crooks

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he sun’s early morning rays filter onto the quiet, screened porch, as a floral-scented candle is lit, flickering across five earnest faces. “This light is for the woman still on the street, living in darkness. May she find her way home.” This daily ritual includes a devotion, and one by one, intimate thoughts are shared. There was a time every lady in this circle subsisted in a black gloom—an indescribable hell, sold for money and drugs. Yet each is glowing within, illuminated by a beacon of hope at Jasmine Road, a transformational residential program, nestled in the heart of downtown Greenville.

T H E A D V O C AT E “My first job out of Fu man was working with pregnant teens,” recalls executive director Beth Messick. “My first encounter was with a 9-yea old girl. Her family didn’t have enough money to make rent, so her father would have men over and sell her. This was in the late ’80s.” Fast forward to today, and the married mother of three adult children is still helping those caught in sex trafficking. “Back then, no one had a word for it. It’s sexua exploitation through force, fraud, or coercion. It’s gotten more sophisticated with the advent of the internet, and dealers have found it’s a lot easier to sell you a woman over and over again.”

Prior to Jasmine Road, Beth had determined the community wasn’t fully equipped to help women trapped in prostitution.

“You have a plethora of things that have happened,” she explains. “In human trafficking, you’ e talking about someone who has emotional experience that typically includes childhood abuse, a multitude of sexual assaults. They’re going to be domestic violence victims, probably homeless. They’ll have a very low education, or lack of education, and drug addiction. They’re in and out of the detention center, usually for crimes committed for survival.”

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Kathryn Norwood found herself in a rare position in 2015. The Greenville native was accustomed to some serious volunteer work that included fundraising for the Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and the Performing Arts Center at Christ Church Episcopal School. She was coming off a season of rest, when she heard about Thistle Farms, a Nashville-based nonprofit helping sex trafficki survivors reclaim their lives. “I always felt if there was some way I could help someone have the same opportunities that I’ve had, I really wanted to be able to do that,” she reveals.

“And if I’m going to help somebody, I want to really change their life. I always had this desire to do something where I could connect resources with people who don’t have them.”

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Standing Together: Board chair Kathryn Norwood (left) and executive director Beth Messick transform the lives of victims of sex trafficking th ough their nonprofit, Jasmine Road

“Their world opens up, and their gifts start blossoming. We’re loving these women back to life and seeing the people they were meant to be.”

—Beth Messick

Kathryn started coupling links to form a chain of local groups to mimic Thistle Farms. Across two years, she recruited Beth, and the ladies labored alongside Triune Mercy Center and Christ Church Episcopal to secure funding, programming, and support for Jasmine Road. In the spring of 2018, five women move into the airy, three-bedroom home, filled with colo ful paintings by local artists, and most importantly, love. “During their two years in the home, we offer ways to get them back on their feet and go into society and function,” the board chair details.

“It’s counseling, addiction recovery services, yoga, art therapy, education. We’re putting all of those pieces together.”

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Two residents are currently enrolled in their third semester at Greenville Tech. Two have purchased cars. They have jobs they love. One even assists Beth behind bars, sharing her story of survival and hope with incarcerated traffickin victims. “Their world opens up, and their gifts start blossoming,” shares Beth. “We’re loving these women back to life and seeing the people they were meant to be.”

Plans are solidifying for a second home that will triple the number of women in the program. And now, 18 months into their residency, the ladies of Jasmine Road are about to open Jasmine Kitchen on Augusta Street. Kathryn says, “It’s a training ground for learning. They’ll be mentored and have the ability to explore various areas of business, nutrition, marketing, and culinary skills.”

Beth closes citing the many positives. “It has been an unbelievable journey for these ladies. They are rarely the women I knew and followed around the street. To see them now, to see them mature and begin to love themselves again, it’s just incredible.”

For more information, go to JasmineRoad.org.

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Hope Sweet Home After twenty years of providing much-needed services to the autism community, Hope Academy receives a forever home / by Angie Thompson // photograph by Will Crooks

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hey say it’s better to give than to receive. For an organization like the Project HOPE Foundation, giving is in the fabric of everyday life. Founded in 1997, Project HOPE offers services to individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum, from classroom learning and therapy to adult services and community engagement. Much of this therapy happens through their learning center, Hope Academy, which has long been in need of a permanent home. A year ago, the organization’s vision was to construct a facility they estimated would take ten years to complete. Yet Project HOPE has found themselves on the receiving end of a very big gift from Tab and Laurin Patton, commercial property developers with no direct ties to autism.

Project HOPE is the brainchild of Susan Sachs and Lisa Lane, both of whom are mothers of sons on the autism spectrum. Early in their children’s lives, the women noticed a pressing need for accessible Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy. While the

women worked with therapists from across the country and recruited local folks who were willing to get certified they founded Hope Academy as their flagship p ogram, an inclusion-based preschool where children with autism could learn alongside neurotypical kids. Fast-forward two decades and their mission statement has grown to encompass “a lifespan of autism services.” But as their vision has grown, so has their need for useful space.

While the foundation operates its myriad services out of seven different facilities across the Upstate, the Academy has been without a permanent home, sharing space with local churches. Last year they began raising funds for a facility, but the road ahead was long. “It was difficult to see that money go into a building—tha we absolutely needed—when there were still kids that needed service,” Sachs explains. The tension between their future and present needs was evident, but luckily, the choice would soon be one they didn’t have to make.

When longtime supporters of Project HOPE Tab and Laurin Patton discovered a 30-acre property out in Landrum with a fully stocked school on the grounds, they didn’t think long about what to do with it. “As soon as we drove in we were like, ‘Man, this would be ideal for HOPE,’” Tab says. Though the couple isn’t directly linked to autism, they’ve maintained support for Project HOPE throughout the years, even sending their daughter to the inclusion-based preschool. “She’s not on the autism spectrum,” Laurin explains, “but it was so wonderful . . . from the second you walk into one of their facilities, you know there’s nothing here but love.”

After the Pattons found the property, they called Joe Vaughn, chairman of Project HOPE’s board. He drove out that same day and confi med their thoughts—this was the place. When Sachs and Lane saw it, their hearts swelled. Their dream was standing right in front of them.

The Pattons gifted the school outright to Hope Academy in April. Supporters banded together to move quickly through the red tape, and by September, it opened its doors to 70 students. The value of the space manifested instantly. As Lane explains, “For our kids, there’s that sense of, ‘This is my school.’” Now, with a space to grow in, Project HOPE can focus on their immediate goal—reaching more people with the best quality of service. Tab believes, “There are endless opportunities here.” It’s clear that, with the Academy in a forever-home, the threshold for potential is high.

As Laurin says, “They’re just getting started here, but it already feels like home.”

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ublin, Ireland, fifteen years ago. While aboard an airy double decker bus, my friend Erin and I meet Fintan. We are fresh college graduates on the first day of our Backpack A ound Europe Trip. We’ll join another schoolmate, Trina. Meanwhile we’ve apparently just met Dublin’s unofficial welcome ambassado .

Fintan eyes our bulky packs and water bottles, and starts a typical (I’ll learn) inquisitive and friendly conversation. Among suggestions of what to do in the Viking City, he notes the popular Brogan’s pub is close to the cheap hostel where we plan to stay. Our stop comes, so we say our thanks and goodbyes.

Later I realize I’ve lost my water bottle—no good when on foot and weighted down like a Sherpa. By evening, we’ve dumped our packs and found Brogan’s, because there isn’t any good app yet to lure us elsewhere. Fintan happens to be M.C. for tonight’s competitive poetry slam, as well as a playwright who pens scripts for Ireland’s most-watched soap opera. “I figu ed you two would show up,” he says, handing me my forgotten bottle. The Irish are frank. I like this.

And I like Brogan’s. It’s noisy with chatter, and dark despite several large windows. I order my favorite beer, Guinness, which apparently takes at least five minutes and th ee intervals to pour here. But the first si reveals any other method to be, well, indecent. I’ll be ordering another.

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The Emerald Isle: On a return trip to Ireland, writer Jennifer Oladipo explores more than the delights of Dublin (like George’s Street Arcade, above).

Her adventure takes her southeast to the rural area of Enniscorthy (opposite left); (right) the historic Enniscorthy Castle was built in the sixteenth century.

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Later, we join a caravan to another spot for late-night bites, then to Fintan’s flat to sprawl onto fu niture and floors. e hear more poetry and sip somebody’s roomtemperature whiskey sans mixers or ice (there are none) while an impressive blues record collection plays in the background, or sometimes the foreground. Around 3 a.m. we call a cab back to the hostel.

A decade and a half later I’m back in Ireland, but a random romp with strangers seems unwise. I have a family back home, and I’ll have to get up and work remotely most days. Instead, I spend a week with Trina, now a permanent expat. But even she has abandoned the cities for a Southeastern country house some 90 minutes outside Dublin to raise two preschoolers with her husband. I see why: it’s midwinter, yet temperate and impossibly green wherever I look.

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demands. The Wilds stands out, a café and local artisan shop with handmade jewelry, pottery, clothing, and visual art. Surely, I need an abstract painting, herbal lotion, and a gorgeous hand-carved spatula from here.

We spend the next afternoon in nearby Castlebridge, an even smaller village. It’s home to Lowney’s Treasure Trove, a three-story collection of handsome antiques, memorabilia, and charming randomness. Lowney’s is packed but clearly organized so that searching isn’t a chore: it’s a hunt. I leave with a framed technicolor embroidered armadillo tapestry tucked under my arm.

Across the street at The Porter House, I’m reacquainted with the joy of Irish bread and butter and the miracle of a proper seafood chowder at a neighborhood pub. Juicy prawns, various fish, and tasty sea creatures I can’t identify float or sink in a tiny sea of butter, cream, salt, and pepper. I’d like another, but it’s time to dash off and pick up Trina’s children from crèche, or daycare.

We head to Dublin for the weekend. On the way, we stop at Curracloe Beach. Today, a strong wind blows the fine sand into an undulating wave patte n that mirrors the gray seas and makes little lizards stop and brace themselves. The narrow seven-mile stretch of shoreline invites a contemplative walk.

This time our Dublin ambassador is Trina’s friend Niamh (sounds like “neev”), quick to give and receive a clever joke. Niamh is a creative, too, only her current project is an app for children with learning disabilities.

She suggests dinner at a Yamamoto Japanese restaurant in the historic and lively George’s Street Arcade area, where the average passerby seems flawlessly hip. When I tr to pace myself and skip a digestif, Niamh says frankly, “Jennifer, it’s what you do.” Okay, coffee and Bailey’s it is.

Soon we cross the street to Chelsea Drugstore cocktail bar. It’s not a corner pub or a bohemian flat, ye

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For those inspired to get their hands doughy, a one-day bread-baking course includes hands-on learning, lunch with wine, and “as much freshly baked bread as you can carry.”

Old Delgany Inn, Delgany, Co. Wicklow, thefirehouse.ie /// The Porter House Drink like a local at this village pub. The menu offers typical fare, unadorned yet made with care. The atmosphere is unhurried, with friendly service. The chowder is rich and heavenly.

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the narrow loft full of intimate clusters of dimly lit faces feels a bit like both at once. Now preferring one gin to multiple Guinnesses, I’m drawn to the menu of about 20 gin options.

We chat at the bar, above which a low-slung blackboard is covered with quotes. I realize they’re attributed to people like Ernest Hemingway and Tom Waits, poets of one sort or another. Back at Niamh’s, it’s well-chilled drinks, checking out her app, and too much talk about kids. It’s a little different from my last visit, but the best parts are just the same. True for Ireland, and hopefully for me, too.

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He went on to play in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers and the Arizona Cardinals. Sapp has since resettled in South Carolina, where he works for Clemson in fundraising and alumni relations, and volunteers for several organizations, including the Global Athletic Foundation for Youth.

Beyond the Gridiron Former Clemson standout Patrick Sapp’s most powerful plays thrive beyond the game that brought him glory / by Stephanie Trot ter // por trait by Eli Warren

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ne indelible image Patrick Sapp left upon Death Valley was his move from quarterback to linebacker his senior year. To switch from offense to defense at that late stage of a college career is rare.

To convert from hunted to hunter, with such flair you make top 50 in the NFL draft—unheard of. Yet notable transformation is just one pattern the 46-year-old draws upon in his master playbook, as the former pro seeks victories for himself, and others.

P L A Y # 1 : T I G E R T O W N H A N D O F F / Life was football, and football was life, growing up as the baby of six in the Sapp family.

“My dad played in college, my brothers all played growing up,” the brawny athlete reveals. “At Christmas, you got a sweatshirt and football. You played pick-up from the time you’re two or three.” As his high school stats soared, colleges from coast-to-coast came calling. Sapp narrowed it down to three, and chose Clemson over FSU and Syracuse, simply because the team offered to take his close buddy, as well.

“My friend, Brian Dawkins, really didn’t have any other options,” he recalls. “I asked the coach would they offer him a scholarship, too. They said, ‘OK,’ and I said, ‘All right! I’m going to be a Tiger.’”

P L A Y # 2 : H A I L M A R Y / Sapp racked up 25 games as QB, with a near 50 percent pass completion record, but wound up getting benched midway through his junior year. Rather than ride the pine that last fall, he saw an opening on defense, as linebacker. “When I went to the coaches and said I wanted to switch, they tried to talk me out of it. They weren’t sure I

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“I’m just trying to have an impact and have a lasting impression, help somebody have a better life. I’ve always gravitated to that, to be a part of something bigger than myself.”

—Patrick Sapp

could get it done,” he admits. “But I believed in me. I just felt like I could contribute to the team. I’m not one who sits on the bench.

I was not a normal quarterback at 6’4” and 245. I only gained 5–10 pounds to put on some muscle and won the starting job.”

Photograph courtesy of Clemson Athletic Dept. Records, Clemson University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives

P L A Y # 3 : T H E V O I C E / Sapp remembers Draft Day as if it were yesterday. “It was weird,” he explains. “When I got off the phone with the San Diego coach, and he’d told me they were going to draft me with their next pick, a voice spoke to me as loud as it could be. ‘This is not what you’re supposed to do. This is just part of what you’re supposed to do.’ It was crazy to hear that at a time when you’ve just been drafted into something you’ve wanted your whole life.” He never forgot the voice. “It was a job, but it was not my identity,” he states. “I worked my butt off, I fought every day, but I knew there would be other things I’d do later in life bigger than football.”

P L A Y # 4 : K U M B A Y A / The East Coast boy moved west, and found himself learning as much off the field as on. “I g ew up in black communities my whole life,” he shares. “Moving to California was life-changing. Culturally, it exposed me to so much. It really expanded how I view life, people who are different from me. I saw people love each other, and extend love to me, who were from totally different lifestyles. That was one of the bigger things that really touched me in a major way.”

P L A Y # 5 : B U S I N E S S S H U F F L E / Two years into his NFL career, his agent called with news he’d been traded to Arizona. “I had no heads up, no warning.” he declares. “But by that time, I knew it was a business. This is about life’s lessons, right?” The toughest part: missing old teammates. “You just become such good friends with these guys, and all of a sudden you’re not in the locker room with them. But you get in your new locker room, with your new team, and in about a week, all you bleed is Arizona Cardinals. I think that’s true for every player.”

P L A Y # 6 : T H E R E V E R S E / A decade after leaving Clemson, Sapp returned to finish his B.S. in psychology. “I was kind of the old man in the class,” he says reminiscing. “They had computers and internet, which was all new to me. That’s how you communicated. That’s how you took notes. That’s how you turned in assignments. I had to get caught up.” Classmates teased him with admiration, even bringing in old photos. “A young lady brought a picture she took with me when she was a young kid!” he sighs with a laugh. “I told her, ‘Don’t ever do that again!’ I felt so old.”

P L A Y # 7 : F A M I L Y S L A N T / Sapp’s draw to psychology is rooted in his older sister’s struggle with crack. “My sister was classified as genius, has two degrees and a photographic memory,” he divulges. “So, a woman who was that strong and smart, succumbing to drugs, that was interesting to figu e out.” His

sister has now been clean for 20 years. Sapp is just practicum hours away from earning a master’s degree in addiction-focus counseling. He dreams, “I would love to have my own practice dealing with the psychology of athletes and addictions, and have some family practice there, as well.”

P L A Y # 8 : V O L U N T E E R D R A W / The one-time passer now receives major gifts for Clemson University, overseeing fundraising and alumni relations. Off the clock, he’s the “giver,” serving multiple groups and communities. “I’m always volunteering. I’m always trying to give back,” he conveys. “I’m just trying to have an impact and have a lasting impression, help somebody have a better life.” Sapp currently serves on boards for the Greenville Tech Foundation, Greenville Police Foundation, and the Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation.

“These are the things that fulfill me. I’ve always gravitated to that, to be a part of something bigger than myself.”

P L A Y # 9 : B A H A M I A N A C T I O N P A S S / Children rank at the top of his philanthropic stats. “I’m always pouring into kids,” he says. “I think that is my natural passion. In most kids’ eyes, you can look at them and they want to learn; they want to be the best they can be.” He travels to the Bahamas twice a year with the Global Athletic Foundation for Youth. “We hope to help with their education system. We meet with ambassadors, bring sports equipment, refurbish rec facilities, put on football camps . . . anything to try to have some real change, empowering youth through sports. We are trying to create opportunities that will impact the kids.”

P L A Y # 1 0 : S O N S W E E P / Routes now overlap, with Sapp’s oldest son, Joshua, playing for Greenville High. “He’s starting to go through the recruiting process,” shares his dad. “It’s fun being on the other side, and watching him mature, and start to establish his own mind. He is better than me at this age. He’s a good kid and good student, too. He’s very humble and works hard. That’s what I’m most proud about.” From his home in the West End, the former player coaches Joshua, and toddler, Miles, on the fine-points of a committed game and life. “More big things are to come,” he promises. “To me the life lessons that football gives you are so, so important. Football has given me so much more in life outside of the opportunity to play.”

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n the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.” Everything in life has a beginning, middle, and end. Beginnings are easy to spot. Middles are peppered with highs, lows, and humdrum routines. Endings can be hard to accept, long anticipated, or completely unexpected. Yet, endings are inevitable, and to end something well helps prepare you for what’s next.

There is an art to ending a chapter in our lives and thus to saying goodbye. Mr. Longfellow and I are not referencing the cheery “ba-bye” our beloved airline attendant offers to each passenger that exits the aircraft. Nor are we addressing the “so long” expressed to co-workers at the end of the workday. The goodbye I am referencing is the one that comes with gut wrenching acceptance of something lost while moving forward with your life . . . and toward a new beginning.

Make no mistake, saying goodbye can be the most difficult solution t a problem. But, there will be a time that ending a relationship, whether personal or professional, is the only choice you have. Saying goodbye well is to step with confidence ac oss the line you have drawn between past and future. A “good” goodbye announces to others, and more importantly to yourself, that you are ready for the next adventure.

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few years ago, I was having lunch at the rooftop restaurant of the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. I was not a guest of the hotel and was staying at a much more moderately priced establishment a few miles away. The atmosphere was opulent—a sixteen-story-high oasis with a pool, cabanas, and an aroma that caused me to imagine a eucalyptus tree making love to a lavender field. I was trying to fit in by wearing sunglasses, a ball cap, and a blac t-shirt—the standard Beverly Hills uniform. As I was waiting for my $25 appetizer, I noticed a man and woman at a nearby table whispering to one another while glancing in my direction. I began to wonder if I had been found out. Could this couple sense that I was out of my element?

That someone should be notified to gently di ect me back to the Comfort Suites in West Hollywood? Suddenly the woman threw her napkin down and walked over to me. I was dreading a confrontation when she said, “Are you Jim Belushi?”

This was not the first time I have been likened to a celebrity. In eleventh grade, a girl in my geometry class told me I looked like Steve Perry. At the time, Perry was the frontman of the band Journey and he made high school girls swoon with songs like “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Faithfully.” While Perry’s voice may have been magical, his appearance was ghastly. He was slightly effeminate, stick thin, and wore a stringy brown mullet that framed his oily, gaunt face. I took the

comparison as an insult, but looking back at old high school photos of myself, I must say the resemblance is quite striking.

On my most recent trip to Los Angeles, I was standing at a crowded crosswalk on Hollywood Boulevard when a young boy pointed at me and loudly asked: “Are you Robert Downey Jr.?” Hollywood Boulevard is full of celebrity impersonators trying to get the attention of tourists in order to pose for a photo and elicit five or ten bucks, but this kid seemed to sincerely believe I was the actual megastar. At the time I was wearing a dark suit, thick-framed sunglasses, and sporting the beginnings of an ill-conceived and fortunately short-lived goatee, but other than that, and the fact that we both have dark hair and are roughly the same age, there is no conceivable reason for anyone to confuse me and Robert Downey Jr. I could have ignored the situation but I didn’t want to burst the kid’s bubble, so I winked and gave him a thumbs up. The kid jumped up and down with excitement—his parents, however, stared at me with looks of confusion mixed with slight recognition.

I like to think that now, a year later, that young boy is still telling his friends how he met Iron Man on the streets of Hollywood. But his parents are most likely telling a decidedly different story, of how on a trip to Los Angeles, they saw either the worst Robert Downey Jr. impersonator imaginable or the real-life Jim Belushi.

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The Friday After Growing up, Thanksgiving was never the highlight for this writer / by Scot t Gould

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ears ago, there was a time when I wanted little to do with Thanksgiving Thursdays. (You should know, this was when I was eleven and twelve and thirteen, the idiot years for most boys.) Back then, Thanksgiving Thursdays meant strange food I had no interest in eating—gummy yams coated with toasted marshmallows, Jello molds encasing hunks of fruit in suspended animation, the kinds of dishes that appeared only once a year. There were odd Thursday football games I had no interest in watching. (Lions and Bengals and Bears, oh my.) Relatives I had no interest in talking to, semi-strangers who asked me probing, uncomfortable questions, like when was my voice going to change or why was I not nicer to my little sister. During those years, Thanksgiving Thursday was a time to suffer through. However, the day after was the day to live for.

Those years, the Friday after Thanksgiving belonged to me and the Old Man. Early on Friday morning, he would crack open the tailgate of the white Ford Fairlane wagon and lower the back seats and make room for the jon boat. The Ford was just wide enough to accommodate the aluminum boat, an out-of-character splurge from Sears that the Old Man bought one summer. The boat already had an impressive collection of scratches and dents, battle scars from trips up and down Black River. The river’s cola-colored water hid most things that could ding a Sears Roebuck jon boat, but that boat was, to me, damn near indestructible. It could take anything the river dished out. When he bought the boat, the Old Man also purchased a little three-and-a-half-horse Sears outboard, just enough power to motor upstream against the syrup-slow current of the river.

The Old Man took care of everything on the Friday after Thanksgiving. He packed a Styrofoam cooler with drinks, pulled a wooden paddle from a nail in the shed, tucked the small motor among some life jackets in the floor of the jon boat. The last thing he alway grabbed was a plastic sandwich bag full of spare shear pins to repair the prop on the motor. Heading onto Black River without a way to fix busted prop was stupidity of Biblical proportions. The odds of shearing a propeller pin were about the same as the sun rising every morning.

Back then, I liked to think it was all about me, that the Old Man took us on the river because he wanted to treat me. Looking back, I know I was dead wrong. Setting out for the river was his way of giving my mother a break. She’d spent the previous day single-handedly cooking for all of us—the family and the band of those semi-strangers

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with all their questions. She had coaxed a turkey into perfection in an oven with a seventy-five-deg ee margin of error. She had uncapped the Mason jars of summer vegetables and created casseroles that tasted like July. She had earned a break. She probably liked the Friday after Thanksgiving as much as I did.

We always put in at Scout Cabin and motored upstream. (You never motored downstream. You wanted to be able to drift home in case of trouble, in case you had forgotten your baggie of shear pins.)

That time of November, the water was usually low in its banks, so low that in some places, we might have to jump out and tug the jon boat over a downed tree or strainer of branches. The Old Man told me to count the number of bends we puttered around. Every trip, he made sure to remind me that was how folks on the river plotted their location—by the number of turns. You might meet a fishing buddy on the seventh bend upstream from Scout Cabin. You might camp a dozen bends downstream from Baker’s Bridge. Distance became something different on the river. Distance became a shape.

Three bends, and I usually had my shirt off. Thanksgivings in the Lowcountry of South Carolina were always warm and muggy with thick fall air. I don’t remember ever shivering on Thanksgiving. What I do recall is the sun breaking warm through the cypress and leafless hardwood while we motored upriver, looking for a place to cook the bacon.

Because those were the provisions for the Friday after Thanksgiving. We ate bacon. Lots of bacon. Once we found a ribbon of white sand wide enough to slide the boat, we built a fi e. The Old Man pulled an unopened package from the cooler, and for the next hour we ate bacon straight out of the cast-iron frying pan. Every so often, we might put a few strips between a couple of pieces of white bread, but what I remember most is plain bacon, right out of the grease. Those meals on the sandbars will probably shave years off my life in the final tally. I’m okay with that.

Once the fi e was out and the bacon grease buried in the swamp, we pointed the jon boat downstream, toward Scout Cabin. The motor was up, safe from the drowned stumps under the brown water. The only thing we had to depend on was the steady current urging us toward the coast.

I wish I had the literary skills to describe what it was like to lie back in an aluminum jon boat and let the silky movement of water take over your life for a couple of hours. When I recall those times now, the feeling that washes over me is nostalgia. I know that. But back then, when I was in those idiot years, it was something different.

I think it was something akin to freedom. On the water, sliding around the bends I had counted heading upstream, there was nothing in the known world to worry about. The only thing the Old Man and I had on our minds was how quiet moving water could actually be, how warm a November Friday could feel on your shoulders, how full you could get on a pound of bacon.

The boat always brought us home. Now, the Old Man is closer to ninety than he is to eighty. The jon boat has some years on it, too. It sits in his backyard, still. Over the years, it’s been bent by falling trees and straightened by hand. It’s been patched and caulked. Dented and gouged. But boat is still around. These days, during Thanksgiving dinners at the Old Man’s house, while I’m picking around the fruit in the Jello mold, I look out the window and see it there, propped among the trees, waiting for another Friday after.

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AFTER A SUBSTANTIAL CAREER WITH BANK OF AMERICA, BILL BRIDGES LENDS HIS BUSINESS EXPERTISE TO HELP OTHERS TAKE THEIR NEXT FINANCIAL LEAP

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Those among us who ask this question and don’t stop at the easy answers are more valuable than they know. Bill Bridges is one of these people. While nonprofit leaders who’ve worked with him will point out his immense expertise, Bridges tends to dwell on what it is he doesn’t know.

Bridges retired as a senior vice president after 30 years with Bank of America, then led grants administration and handled the investment portfolio at The Graham Foundation. Yet he modestly claims to bring only “some financial knowledge” as a board member and ecently elected chair of the Conestee Foundation.

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“He’s the kind who would think through something and feel confident in the conclusion he comes to. He’s no going to say something if he doesn’t feel certain.”

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He even seems energized by the challenge. As an adjunct instructor of finance at Fu man University, Bridges feels his job is to point students toward resources beyond what he can offer in the classroom.

Each new class session is a happy reminder of what he’s yet to learn himself.

Even if none of his students ends up working on the Federal Reserve Board, he hopes they’ll have a deeper understanding of the economic news they hear in the future. Forward is the direction he tends to push in any context, however methodically.

“Most of the time what I try to bring is a sense of looking beyond just today,” says Bridges.

“Where are we headed? What is our focus and longerterm goal? I try to bring a sense that today is important, but we’ve got to consider tomorrow and the next day, and the next day.”

That is, he encourages everyone around him to ask, “What’s next?”

LONG-TERM INVESTMENT: Bill Bridges generously offers others—from nonprofit boards to Furman students—his valuable financial expertise, always encouraging them to think strategically about the future.

THE RUTH NICHOLSON AWARD IS THE HIGHEST HONOR PRESENTED

BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EACH YEAR AND HONORS THE VOLUNTEER WHO HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREENVILLE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK FOR THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OR TO ONE OF ITS PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, OR AREAS OF EMPHASIS.

“BILL BRIDGES HAS BEEN AN E XCELLENT BOARD MEMBER FOR THE COMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION. HIS E X PERIENCE AS A FORMER BANKER AND FOUNDATION MANAGER HAS BEEN INVALUABLE TO THE INVESTMENT COMMIT TEE. IN ADDITION, BILL IS A TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR MANY NONPROFIT S THAT SEEK HIS GUIDANCE.” —B ob M orris, president, Co m munit y Foundation of G reenville

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High Road GREENVILLE’S UNITED MINISTRIES WORKS TIRELESSLY TO HELP OTHERS HELP THEMSELVES

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD / UNITED MINISTRIES

"AT IBERIABANK , WE FEEL STRONGLY ABOUT SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL COMMUNIT Y AND ARE PROUD TO BE THE 2019 COMMUNIT Y SPIRIT AWARD SPONSOR. WE CONGR ATUL ATE UNITED MINISTRIES FOR THIS WELL-DESERVED AWARD AND THEIR DEDICATION TO ENSURING E VERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNIT Y TO THRIVE IN GREENVILLE." —Sam Erwin, Carolinas regional president, IBERIABANK

LEND A HAND: For almost 50 years, United Ministries has worked diligently to provide necessary services to help community members realize their potential.

Executive director Tony McDade (left) wants to help individuals "envision a future that is better than their past."

THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD IS GIVEN TO AN OUTSTANDING LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS VITAL PROGRAMS AND THROUGH ITS EXCEPTIONAL EFFORTS TO COMMUNICATE AND PARTNER WITH OTHER NONPROFITS.

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here’s wisdom in that old adage, “Give a man a fish and he will eat today; but teac a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.

That philosophy lies at the core of United Ministries’ mission to serve and empower those on the transformative journey to self-sufficiency “Our vision,” states board member Katherine Smoak Davis, “is a community working together to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in Greenville.”

“We call it empowerment,” explains Reverend Tony McDade, UM’s executive director. “It means equity of opportunity. Empowerment says that people have within themselves the reservoir to draw on, but sometimes they need additional help.” That might mean helping a single mom obtain her GED and start a higher-paying job so she can support her family, providing financial assistance to an elderly man to pay his utility bills, or giving a homeless person a place to take a shower and wash his or her clothes. “Services are customized to each individual,” Smoak Davis adds.

On the cusp of their 50th anniversary in 2020, United Ministries—with its staff of 30 employees and a cadre of 1,500 volunteers—helps as many as 6,000 people a year change their lives through a holistic approach of providing crisis assistance, and giving them access to adult education, employment programs, housing, and financia counseling. “As people come in, we want to help them envision a future that is different and better than their past,” McDade says.

An ordained minister and Furman alum, Tony McDade came to United Ministries by way of Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN), which he headed for 13 years before GAIHN merged with

UM in 2016. His role as executive director is to ensure the organization’s programs are on point, as well as be its public face, but McDade is quick to credit his staff. “My colleagues and our volunteers exemplify the community spirit of Greenville, which is a unique blend of generosity and hospitality.”

They couldn’t do this work without their partnerships with other area nonprofits, such as riune Mercy Center, Habitat for Humanity, Miracle Hill Ministries, and more.

“I use the equation that one plus one equals three,” notes McDade. “With each agency bringing its best to the conversation, the engagement and the results will be more than we could have done individually.”

“Officially in United Ministries’s Place of Hope [day shelter] they are dealing with a lot of the same people we are,” reports Reverend Deb RichardsonMoore, pastor and director of Triune Mercy Center, a nondenominational church that ministers to the homeless. “Tony and I helped found the Greenville Homeless Alliance two years ago. [Triune] chose United Ministries as our backbone agency because they can convene people in Greenville in a way nobody else can.”

Receiving the Community Spirit Award shines a light on the work United Ministries does.

“We’re deeply honored to receive this award, especially in the context of so many other worthy agencies here in Greenville,” McDade shares. “It is a tribute to the devotion of our volunteers and the dedication of our staff.”

Their reward? According to McDade, it’s “seeing the extraordinary generosity and hospitality of the entire community, and the incredible resiliency of people who are struggling with poverty but who aspire to the same thing everybody else aspires to: having a life of meaning.”

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Health Connection BACKED BY A LIFE OF EXPERIENCE, DR. BRENDA THAMES BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND EDUCATORS

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ince she was a little girl growing up on a farm in rural Mississippi, Dr. Brenda Thames possessed a healthy respect for education and hard work. “In my parents’ eyes, if you combined those two, then the sky’s the limit.”

Currently serving as Prisma Health’s vice president of academic and faculty affairs, as well as the dean for institutional culture and inclusivity at USC School of Medicine, Dr. Thames spends her days connecting students with outside-the-classroom, real-life, empathyinducing medical experience.

This classroom-to-real-world connectivity has Mississippi-deep roots. “From a young age, I was clear that I was college-bound. Much of this is due to my high school home-ec teacher. She went beyond the subject, taught us how you carried yourself, how to behave in certain situations . . . I guess you’d call it etiquette. It’s served me well over the years.”

Thames entered Mississippi State University on an education track, but soon discovered that while education made the most sense to her, the school’s cooperative extension sparked her interest. Provided by a state’s designated land-grant universities, cooperative extensions help people throughout the state use research-based knowledge to improve their lives.

Soon after graduating, she married and moved to South Carolina for her husband’s job. He told her, “Brenda, there’s a school right up the road you might want to check out.” That school was Clemson University, and what began as a part-time job with their cooperative extension program flourished into a 31-year ca eer.

Thames left Clemson as an associate dean with a doctorate degree.

More than a decade ago, Dr. Jerry Youkey, the dean of USC School of Medicine, recruited Dr. Thames to connect the health care system to universities by serving as a translator between higher education and health care. Today, her work enriches countless schools and

communities. Dr. Youkey praises Brenda’s dedication.

“She’s connected us to many community agencies and individuals,” he says. “Creating these connections expands opportunities for students in the health professional fiel to train in our system with our health care providers.”

Why is this so important? Our nation faces a growing deficit of doctors, nurses, and health ca e workers, and for South Carolina, this shortage is likely to reach critical levels within the next 10 years. Dr. Youkey explains, “This problem can only be addressed by partnering the educators and health care providers to increase the number of health care professionals in training and the efficiency of the education p ocess.”

Enter the MedEx Academy, a one-of-a-kind program developed to spark interest in health care careers among young people. Developed by Dr. Thames, it’s a facet of her career she considers her “sweet spot,” and a personal joy. Thames admits she even wakes up thinking about working with Prisma Health’s academic partners. “We have a real willingness and true commitment to USC, Clemson, Greenville Tech, and so many others. I’m continually asking, ‘How do we look at what our workforce truly needs?’ If we’re going to keep people healthy and out of the hospitals, we have to think about more than doctors.

Our focus must shift to well-being and preventative health.

What about diabetes counselors, nutritionists?”

“Dr. Thames’s approach toward building consensus on key initiatives is what I admire most about her,” says Carlos Phillips, president of the Greenville Chamber. “She will never be the loudest or most talkative person at the table, but her words always have the most impact and enhance the conversation. Her quiet strength is refreshing, valued, and respected.”

Maybe it’s her parents’ influence. Maybe it’s that home ec teacher. “I try to learn and connect and listen as much as I can,” Brenda says. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. I didn’t make up that quote, but I live my life by it.”

TAKING CARE: Through her work with Prisma Health and USC School of Medicine, Dr. Brenda Thames tackles a growing deficit of health care practitioners by partnering with educators to connect students to those working in our area's health care systems.

THE HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION AWARD HONORS OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS OR AN ORGANIZATION THAT ACTIVELY AND COMPASSIONATELY WORKS TO TRANSFORM THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS OF TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE.

“PRISMA HE ALTH IS COMMIT TED TO ADVANCING THE HE ALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THOSE WE SERVE. DR. THAMES E X EMPLIFIES OUR VISION THROUGH HER REMARK ABLE LE ADERSHIP, WISDOM, AND COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNIT Y AND ACADEMIC PARTNERS. SHE HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND OUR WORKFORCE DE VELOPMENT EFFORT S, WHICH ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING US MEE T PATIENT NEEDS BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.” —Angelo Sinopoli, MD, executive vice president and chief clinical officer, Prisma Health

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FROM HIS EARLY DAYS AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER, WILLIAM BROWN HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO QUALITY EDUCATION. NOW HE PROVIDES STUDENTS ACCESS TO SUCCESSFUL FUTURES THROUGH LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE

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EDUCATION SPIRIT AWARD / WILLIAM BROWN

"MR. WILLIAM BROWN'S IMPAC T THROUGH LEG ACY E ARLY COLLEGE DEMONSTR ATES THE ESSENCE OF HIS BELIEF THAT E ACH CHILD CAN 'BE ALL THE Y CAN BE' IF THE Y WORK HARD AND BELIE VE IN THEMSELVES. HIS DEDICATION TO OUR YOUTH HAS GR ANTED STUDENT S THE GIF T OF A DISTINGUISHED EDUCATION THAT INSTILL S CONFIDENCE AND PROFICIENCY WHILE DRIVING SUCCESS. IT IS A GRE AT HONOR FOR THE CAPITAL CORPOR ATION TO BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE HIS WORK ."

—C. Dan Adams, president and CEO, The Capital Corporation ACE THE TEST: Through his leadership at Legacy Early College, William Brown has helped at-risk students beat the odds through a commitment to quality education, providing necessary opportunities to help them succeed beyond the classroom.

THE EDUCATION SPIRIT AWARD RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR CAREER TO THE BETTERMENT OF YOUTH AND THE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE FOR THE UPSTATE.

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efore he was the founding board member at Legacy Early College, before he entered a career as a public accountant and opened a CPA fi m, William Brown drove a school bus. Before he had resources and business experience to devote to the cause of education, Mr. Brown says, he had “nothing to give but time.” So he did, bussing high school kids back and forth to basketball practice where he was also their coach. He recalls having players in the 9th or 10th grade who couldn’t read. Their friends heckled them and their teachers gave up on them. To Mr. Brown, it felt like a death sentence on their education. “I said to myself, ‘one of these days I want to commit myself to make a difference in that.’” Since his bus-driving days, Mr. Brown has made good on that resolution.

At Legacy, the title “Early College” doesn’t just mean high school. They start at elementary school, taking students from 5 years old through 12th grade. It’s a strategic system, focusing first on those paramoun formative years, then steadily, carefully guiding each student through. William Brown founded Legacy Early College with the intent to level the playing field for low income or underprivileged kids. He’s passionate when he says that “everyone deserves the same possibility that any young person of privilege would have . . . if they don’t have the same opportunity, it’s just not the same measuring stick.” Joe Sullivan, an advisor at insurance brokerage HUB International, describes Mr. Brown’s dedication to at-risk students as “exemplary,” adding that “one of the answers to the many ills of our society is education, and William goes beyond normal boundaries to help those most in need.”

Mr. Brown is a soft speaker, but full of clarity nonetheless—especially when it comes to his students.

“Scholars,” as Mr. Brown repeatedly refers to them, and it’s more than just a gesture. “We actually believe it and we expect them to believe it. I want them to see themselves as scholars . . . as successful. I want them to be able to choose the opportunities they have in life. You can’t do that without education, and you can’t do it without believing in your own value.” Mr. Brown is adamant that his scholars are some of the smartest in the state.

The key vision at Legacy Early College is to take scholars through high school graduation to college, and beyond. In fact, many of Legacy’s students graduate having already completed their first year of college, mad possible by strong relationships the school has forged with local colleges. Mr. Brown cites that children raised in poverty stand about a 14 percent chance to earn a bachelor’s degree. But when they finish the first year college, those odds jump to 60–70 precent. “It’s a real head start.” Mr. Brown’s goal is to build an education system that works not just in the moment, but for the long haul. As fellow Legacy board member Ann Bryan explains, “[he’s] providing the framework and building blocks to ensure that each scholar has the opportunity to succeed and have a meaningful future.”

This model of education may seem too good to be true.

Professional development for educators, fitness and nutritio standards that faculty, as well as students, are expected to follow, and a $4,000 scholarship for each graduate who agrees to share their grades each semester in college— finding a school like this feels akin to finding a unic n. Mr. Brown assures that, unlike a unicorn, “it’s not magic and it’s not mystic. Sometimes it just looks like plain hard work.”

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Making Room HONORING HIS HUMBLE ROOTS, DJ RAMA OF AURO HOTELS INSTILLS A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION IN HIS COMPANY

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is grandfather’s family farmed mangoes, rice, and sugarcane in India. One day, seeking more opportunity, the patriarch paid 25 cents to sail in a steamer’s hull to Malawi, the tiny East African nation where Dharmendra Rama was born. The family lived in the back of their little store that sold Cokes, candies, and bicycles.

“I’m still afraid of snakes to this day because of the amount of snakes my mom and I saw,” says Rama, who goes by “DJ” now and also remembers his parents, years later, cleaning hotel rooms that ultimately led to Auro Hotels, a sprawling hospitality empire.

Today, he serves as president and CEO of this company that operates and manages some 6,000 hotel rooms—and gives back to Greenville, receiving the Community Foundation’s 2019 Charitable Giving Award for Philanthropic Spirit.

“In life, you learn how to live under a hut, and you can also live in a modest one, but never forget where you came from,” Rama says in Auro’s gleaming conference room on the fourth floor with a spectacular 180-degree view.

That’s a long way from the Sunset Motel in Pomona, California, where the family business began in 1973.

“The key in life is we all receive help along the way. Somebody’s helped us, too, and from humble beginnings,” he says, noting that their philanthropy tackles poverty and education.

Auro’s One program donates one percent of its profits, one pe cent of hotel rooms, and one percent of employee hours—that is, paying employees for volunteer

work. Here’s 2018. Cash: $250,000 to local charities and $500,000 toward the Auro Bridge in Unity Park, as well as $1,000,001 to scholarships. Hours: More than 3,000 to the likes of Habitat for Humanity and Mission Backpack.

Rooms donated: 439.

“When tragedy strikes, sometimes we’re able to help out with accommodations, guests who didn’t really plan to be in the situation they were in,” says Heather Bruce, Rama’s executive assistant and a 22-year employee.

She also helps with Mission Backpack, a First Baptist Greenville program that works in conjunction with Greenville County Schools.

“We have been very fortunate to have people like Mr. Rama to provide backpacks with weekend meals and snacks for our students who might otherwise be hungry,” says Bernice Jackson, principal at Brook Glenn Elementary School. “When one child receives a backpack, it opens the door for others to ask for help.”

Rama echoes that same sentiment when he mentions the Sanskrit mantra, , atithi devo bhava—“a guest is God.” “At the end of the day, you remember it all depends on what your purpose of life is, and mine is basically serving others and being a humble servant-leader and helping my organization to enable them to do what they do.”

Regarding Auro Hotels’ recognition, he says, “We’re looking forward to celebrating the award with our people, and hopefully this inspires the people within our organization to keep doing better. We have 3,000 families in our company, and we’re helping each other to make their family a better day tomorrow than today.”

PAY IT FORWARD: Auro Hotels' president DJ Rama ensures his company is dedicated to giving back. Auro's One program donates one percent of profits and hotel rooms, and sets aside one percent of paid employee hours for volunteer work.

THE PHILANTHROPIC SPIRIT AWARD HONORS A BUSINESS THAT FOSTERS CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH EMPLOYEEINCENTIVE PROGRAMS AND IS DEDICATED TO GIVING BACK TO THE UPSTATE IN A SIGNIFICANT MANNER.

“AURO HOTEL S GIVES BACK THROUGH IT S UNIQUE RESOURCES TO BE T TER THE WELFARE OF OUR COMMUNIT Y AND TO HELP OTHERS PROSPER. IT'S WITH GRE AT PLE ASURE THAT WE'RE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE MR. R AMA AND THE LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF HIS ORG ANIZ ATION.” —Howard Einstein, division manager, Marsh & McLennan

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Joe Erwin has led many significant endeavors, but the secret behind his plentiful success rests in a humble attitude and a giving spirit.

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elements of every presentation are perfectly in place.The logo, the lights, the brand.You’d expect no less from Greenville’s top ad man, Joe Erwin .

He’s built a 40-year career crafting impeccable messaging to push before the public. But place his name with the Community Foundation’s Visionary Leadership Award, and he falters.

That silver tongue stutters, producing a stream of candid, true confessions. Each admission showcases the humble brilliance, unfaltering dedication, and engaging humor that have served Erwin, and in turn the community, so well.

Confession #1

“I’M UNWORTHY.” “Bridge-builder,” “servantleader,” “community champion”—just a few descriptors others use to describe the 63-year-old award recipient. But only one comes to his mind: unworthy. It’s as if Erwin has refrained from fact-checking his work.

Compiling a list of entities the executive has served requires a fresh legal pad. Pages fill with dozens of board committee, and campaign posts, from the South Carolina Special Olympics to the local Chamber of Commerce, the Humane Society to Greenville Revitalization Corporation, Partnership for a Drug-Free America to the American Association of Advertising Agencies. Animals, food, literacy, children, education, sports, politics—his philanthropic interests are wide-ranging. Thousands have benefitted f om his volunteer efforts, yet he feels unworthy of recognition.

“Wow, that’s absolutely nuts!” he admits to thinking when he first heard about the award. “I’m not su e I deserve this.

I’m honored, I’m humbled, and I appreciate that they would choose to select me. They must have been short on names.”

When he hears his name will forever be linked with those of former recipients Dick Riley and Virginia Uldrick, he almost tips over in his chair. “Oh, wow!” he exclaims with a hearty laugh. “That’s two-thirds of a trio with one link that’s not quite as strong as the others. I can carry their luggage.”

Confession #2 “EDUCATION IS THE ONE THING THAT CAN TRANSFORM LIVES.” Roughly one-third of Erwin’s time is spent on philanthropy, with education ranking as his primary focal point. “It’s the one thing that can be transformative to the lives of people who were not born with a silver spoon,” he explains. “Those born into a challenging existence, who come from homes beneath the poverty line, or from broken homes.

The fact is, if they are able to attain a quality education, they can overcome that adversity to do great things.”

Through the years, Erwin has co-chaired fundraising for the United Negro College Fund and served on the Governor’s Commission on Teacher Quality. One of Erwin’s favorite success stories is unfolding at Legacy Early College.

“It’s not an accident our soccer team [Greenville Triumph]

is playing at Legacy,” he reveals. “It’s a choice, and the mission is so compelling.

Twenty years ago, the kids in that school had no chance. Maybe five pe cent, seven or eight percent would get a high school diploma. Now, you’ve got more like 90 percent of the kids coming out of Legacy getting their high school degree, and will go on to college educations. It just proves that this can be done.”

Some of Erwin’s highest profile support goes to his alma mate , Clemson University. The one-time Tiger cheerleader has served on the President’s Advisory Board, and the Rutland Institute for Ethics Advisory Board. Along with his wife, Gretchen, he donated more than $5 million, some of which established the Erwin Center for Brand Communications. Clemson president James Clements is quick to praise Erwin’s “enormous impact” on the university. “Joe is a loyal alumnus, a valuable advisor, and a visionary leader, whose commitment to his alma mater sets him apart from his peers,” the educator shares. “As generous as he is with his gifts, his contributions of time and experience are second to none.”

Confession #3

“I REALLY DON’T WANT TO BE KNOWN AS ‘DEMO JOE.’” When it comes to politics, Erwin knows he’s a blue fish swimming in a ed sea. It’s a lesson he learned early in life at Eastside High. “I remember going door-to-door for candidates before I was old enough to vote,” he reminisces. “I spent so much time working for others, going way back to Pug Ravenel.”

His fingerprints can be found on many Democratic victories, including Dic Riley’s and Jim Hodge’s runs for governor, as well as former president Barack Obama’s bid for the White House. Some of his most memorable work occurred chairing the State Democratic Party from 2003–2007, when he secured first-in-the South primary status, and nationally televised debates for presidential candidates. He adds with a chuckle, “Somebody once asked me how it felt to chair the party, and I said, ‘A little like when you’ve just been named captain of the new ship Titanic. You don’t know what the mission is going to look like, and you might sink.’”

But he saw it as his duty. “We’re all better off when there’s a true, two-party strength in government,” he shares. “It’s a checkand-balance that keeps everybody grounded.” Erwin declined to serve a requested third term, as he wanted to throw all of his strength behind specific candidates, including Obama. While politics gave him platforms for business and philanthropic work, he feels that chapter has now ended. “I could carve some time out for it, but it’s not my choice anymore,” he states with clarity. “I don’t want to be known as ‘Demo Joe.’ I want to be known as Joe Erwin, somebody who cares enough to say, ‘Yeah, I’m a Democrat, and I worked in the world of the Democrat, but that doesn’t define who I am.”

Confession #4 “RETIREMENT? I DON’T KNOW WHAT THE HELL THAT’S ABOUT.” When it comes to professional work, the only question is what the job will be, as Erwin will not stop. “You know that gearing back?” he asks. “I don’t know what the hell that’s about. I have no interest in gearing back. Never have. Never will.” After 29 years, he stepped away from his namesake ad agency, Erwin Penland, to pilot Endeavor, a collaborative workspace for creative professionals. “It was time to find anothe season, another path to do something else that mattered, and could create joy for others,” he says. “I’m working harder, have more on my plate, and I’m probably having more fun than I ever have in my life.”

One reason could be those people with whom he surrounds himself. “I don’t have time to be around negative thinkers. We want to be around positive people, who want to do positive things, ’cause as long as you’re that type of person, you can be a part of one of my companies.” Those companies include Erwin Creates, with initiatives Endeavor, Greenville Triumph, and Lakeside Lodge.

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“ Ever y organization needs a cheerleader, a manager, a head coach, and a visionar y.

Few have one person who can ser ve all of those roles concurrently. Joe has successfully done this throughout his career.”

—RICK DAVIS, MANAGING SHAREHOLDER, ELLIOTT DAVIS

Confession #5 “THE ERWINS ARE NOT THE GATES.” Not many years ago, Erwin was sitting in an executive committee meeting for the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, when he heard Aerabella was on loan, and would soon return to the artist who created her. The 13-foot-tall beauty spins above all in the lobby, a 1,000LED beacon to those who pass by. The Erwins paid for her to stay. “It’s hard to imagine now what the corner of Main and Broad looked like before she took flight,” sha es Megan Riegel, president and CEO of the Peace Center. “Joe and Gretchen’s very generous gift means she’ll be enjoyed by Greenville residents and visitors for years to come.”

“We are proponents for the arts,” he explains. “And it’s not just seeing the arts performed. It’s how do the arts make you feel? How do paintings make you feel? And sculpture? And that sculpture? Oh, my God. I find it to be b eathtaking. I really do.”

He pauses for a moment, then clarifies. “Look, the Erwins a e not the Gates. Let me be very clear. We don’t think we’re solving the problems of the world. But I remind myself, and my young friends, and all kinds of friends, all of us can change the world, by changing the life of a single person. A single family. So, why not try for that? And today say, ‘I changed the world.’”

Confession #6

“I DON’T HAVE TIME TO THINK ABOUT A LEGACY.” Young heads pop above stylized cubicles, as Erwin walks through Endeavor. The next generation

yearns to soak up all it can from the master communicator.

He admits to getting preachy. “There are folks in life who are takers,” he says. “They’ll come in, start a company, and make a lot of money. That’s great, but it’s not a scorecard.

That doesn’t speak to how successful you are.” He delivers a message of giving. “If you’re lucky enough to do well, and don’t give back, you’re a jerk. It’s just that simple.

Find a way to give. And when you do, you’re going to feel a lot better counting that money at night, or whatever measurement you use.”

His legacy of giving, through time, money, and action, is already taking shape, but he doesn’t want to hear it. “I don’t care,” he asserts without hesitation. “That’s too daunting. I don’t want to put pressure on myself. I just do what I do. I’m going to try to always, or at least 95 percent of the time, do the right thing. I’m not perfect, but I want to keep doing the right thing, and I want to do some things that matter.”

And that, certainly, makes him worthy.

ONE OF A KIND

Coupled with a lasting and highly successful advertising career, Joe Erwin has made his mark on countless philanthropic initiatives, serving on boards and committees across the charitable spectrum.

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Hidden Tallent: Chef Garrett Tallent (opposite right) brings a New York City–trained pedigree to Azalea Bistro in Saluda, NC, where he creates such dishes as a whole strawberry snapper with adzuki beans, lentils, and field peas (left) an scallop risotto in a citrus beurre blanc sauce (opposite right).

Rustic Gourmet Pulling from his French-German roots, Chef Garrett Tallent and his wife, Emma, offer a taste of exquisite bistro fare in Saluda, North Carolina / by M. Linda Lee // photography by Paul Mehaffey

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et me cook for you.” There are no sweeter words to a foodlover’s ear, especially when they’re spoken by a chef. This is the raison d’être behind Azalea Bistro, a little restaurant on Main Street in Saluda, North Carolina, where Chef Garrett Tallent and his wife, Emma, cultivate a true sense of community.

Garrett grew up in Winston-Salem, but his family has roots in Alsace-Lorraine, a region on the border of Germany and France.

While he appreciates the German food he ate growing up, it was French cuisine that really lit his fi e. “French food was always a part of our culture,” he remembers. “I tried snails for the first time when was nine and I never looked back.”

After graduating from culinary school at Johnson & Wales in Charlotte, Tallent headed to New York City. Daniel Boulud, JeanGeorges Vongerichten, and Eric Ripert are but a few of the eminent chefs with whom Tallent has worked. So if you’re wondering what

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someone with his credentials is doing hidden away in Saluda, you’re not alone. As it happens, his in-laws retired here several years ago at the same time Garrett and Emma were looking to leave the rat race in Charlotte, where the chef launched his Bon Vivant catering company. They moved to Saluda last winter and opened Azalea Bistro in April.

“I’ve tried to create food that speaks to my history, my background, and the fact that my family is German-Alsace,” Garrett says. That background also includes living for a time in Charleston, South Carolina, his wife’s hometown. While there, he was smitten with the authenticity of Lowcountry cuisine. Dishes such as classic she-crab soup, and crab, corn, and lobster cakes with truffle Dijon aioli fuse flavors France and the Lowcountry on the bistro’s menu.

Even the décor of the renovated dining space, with its white beadboard paneling, whitewashed brick, haint-blue ceiling (a Gullah custom to repel haints, or spirits of the dead), and oil paintings of Lowcountry landscapes, evoke the breezy hospitality of the coast. “To me, the bistro feels like you’re sitting on a really nice Southern front porch,” notes Emma.

Though Garrett has a degree in baking and pastry, “I am by nature a saucier,” he claims, referring to his love of the thick sauces, demi-glace, and beurre blanc he knew in

Alsace. This proclivity shines in his garlicky escargot sauté, couched in a delicate brandy beurre blanc with caramelized pearl onions, oyster mushrooms, and heirloom cherry tomatoes; and a meltingly tender Benne seed-crusted bison filet, brightened—in flav and color—by a ruby-red lingonberry demi-glace. The chef gets playful with his nightly amuse-bouche, and the seafood specials that rely on the fresh day-boat catch from North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

“What I really want to do is make solid bistro food that everyone can relate to on some level,” Garrett shares. “I want my guests to understand how much care we put into this little place. I want them to take away a sense of contentment and satisfaction, like they’ve met a new friend.” That feeling of genuine welcome, of being cared for, infuses this little bistro, where the chef is always happy to cook for you.

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Bar Festive Drink: Janette and Renato Vicario have created 16 homemade liqueurs from their small herbal apothica. On the firs Saturday of November, they will open their new tasting room, located in a small house in front of their production facility in Greer.

behind [the liqueurs],” says Renato, “the knowledge of the actual elements that go into them.”

These elements are all natural, which is evident as Janette starts my tour in the retail space by opening jars of dried aromatic herbs and allowing me to sniff each one while explaining its use in Vicario liqueurs. We continue into the warehouse, where the libations are blended, macerated, and bottled, and peek into the small “herbal apothica,” stacked with bins of dried herbs that Renato will use in his formulas.

The herbs come from the couple’s six-acre organic garden, right outside, where Janette proudly points out rows of French tarragon for Dragoncello, lemon verbena for Herba Luisa (the Spanish name of the herb), cardoons for their Artichoke Liqueur, and herbs I’m unfamiliar with, such as the Wall germander that goes into their Amore Mio Aperitivo. Renato painstakingly recreated this version of Campari from his memory of the company’s 1950s recipe.

“We get so much sincere appreciation from people who taste our liqueurs,” Janette reveals. That includes local mixologists who feature them in cocktails at Husk, Bacon Bros., and The Anchorage. Salute! to making spirits bright.

Taste and purchase Vicario liqueurs at 800 Old Jones Rd, Greer. (864) 420-0225, salutellc.com. Tours & tastings ($10), Tues–Sat, 11am–6pm, through Dec 31; after Jan 1, Sat, 11am–6pm, and Tues–Fri, by reservation.

Renato Vicario and Janette Wesley handcraft one-of-a-kind liqueurs from herbs grown in their organic garden / by M. Linda Lee

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f you ask Renato Vicario what prompts him to produce a line of exquisite handcrafted liqueurs, he’ll tell you it’s a labor of love. He’s not exaggerating. Making liqueurs is hard work, especially if, like Vicario and his wife, Janette Wesley, you do everything— from growing and harvesting the herbs to bottling the spirits—by hand.

Their line of garden-to-glass libations, launched in 2014, now includes a brandy, a grappa, and soon, a botanical gin. Vicario, author of Italian Liqueurs (2011), was born in Baveno, Italy, near Lake Maggiore, where he grew up making liqueurs with his grandmother and great-grandmother.

On the first Saturday in Novembe , the couple will be opening their lovely new tasting room, located in a small house in front of their production facility in Greer. There, in comfy chairs by the fi eplace, you can sample some of Vicario’s 16 products, then take a tour to learn about the art of liqueur making. “The important thing to me is the education

TRY A SAMPLING OF VICARIO’S ARTISANAL LIQUEURS, RANGING IN ESSENCE FROM FRUITS AND NUTS TO HERBAL BITTERS—AMARI IN ITALY.

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This aromatic liqueur, which garnered a Good Food Award in 2016, takes its name from Artemisia dracunculus, or French tarragon, the principal herb in Renato’s recipe.

Made from unripe green walnuts from Italy, Nocino offers a taste of fall with its warm, nutty notes. Sip it slowly after a meal, or use it to flavor baked goods.

// MO N K ’ S SEC R ET // SAVAG E C HER RY An ancient and endangered variety of wild sour cherry (Viscole de Cantiano), grown on the couple’s property in Cortona, Italy, forms the base for this rare liqueur.

Akin to a medieval recipe for Chartreuse, which Renato uncovered in a diary written by Venetian monks in the thirteenth century, this complex amaro contains more than 15 different herbs and spices.

Label courtesy of Janette Wesley / Salute LLC

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emember when pumpkin spice lattes were peak cool? And then remember when they were decidedly not? Yeah, that journey was fast—even the pumpkins have whiplash.

But a rising tide does lift all boats, which explains why anything in the pumpkin family still enjoys a boost from the PSL love once autumn arrives.

Pumpkin bread falls within this category, of course—slices are on offer at Starbucks and preschool bake sales as soon as the temperature dips below 80. Pumpkin bread can be basic, sure.

And it can be decidedly not. Brought into the twenty-first century with a generous shower of flaky Maldon salt and dark maple syrup, pumpkin bread—at least this pumpkin bread—is complex, tender, irresistible at all times of day. I find myself slicing off small bites to enjoy with morning coffee or as an afternoon snack, unintentionally whittling the loaf away. But it was a spontaneous dinner party that really showed me the potential of pumpkin bread. With no dessert on hand, I cut fat slices of this dark pumpkin loaf and served them with little tumblers of amaro.

I didn’t need a proper dessert. Turns out the pumpkin loaf paired with amaro was divine: earthy squash speaking to the drink’s herbal notes, warming spices matching the warmth of the liqueur, Maldon salt making all the flavors dance. It’s pumpkin bread in party clothes. If you’re not already having a bash, treating yourself to a slice is one.

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease two 9x5x3–inch loaf pans with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

3. Combine the eggs, maple syrup, pumpkin purée, and oil in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir well with a spatula until all ingredients are incorporated.

4. Divide the batter between prepared pans. Sprinkle flaky salt generously across the top of the batter.

SALTED DARK PUMPKIN BREAD INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 cup granulated sugar 1-½ tsp. baking soda 4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp. kosher salt 4 eggs 2 Tbs. maple syrup 1 (15 oz.) can of pumpkin purée 2/3 cup vegetable oil Flaky salt, such as Maldon

5. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from the pan. ))) FOR MORE RECIPES TOWNCAROLINA.COM

“Pumpkin bread—at least this pumpkin bread—is complex, tender, irresistible at all times of day.”

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DINING AMERICAN ADAMS BISTRO

The Adams family opened their bistro’s doors in February 2008 and have been serving up flair and flavor ever since. Expect classics li a burger with a chargrilled certified Angus bee patty, as well as out-of-the-box picks like the Jack Daniel’s Pork Chop, charbroiled in a sweet and tangy Jack Daniel BBQ glaze. Be sure to visit the outdoor patio during the warmer months—weather permitting of course. $-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 221 Pelham Rd, #100.

(864) 370-8055, adams-bistro.com

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. Sample the summer squash with red mole and salsa verde, then branch out with the Brasstown Beef flat i on with Daikon kim chi and flowering broccoli. The “For the Table” option offers house-made charcuterie, Blue Ridge Creamery cheese, Bake Room bread, and pickled veg.

Don’t miss its stellar cocktail program at the gorgeous bar upstairs. $$-$$$, D, SBR. Closed Mon–Tues. 586 Perry Ave. (864) 219-3082, theanchoragerestaurant.com

AUGUSTA GRILL

Augusta Grill is a Greenville institution of 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) 242-0316, augustagrill.com

Guide BARS, CAFÉS & RESTAURANTS

BRICK STREET CAFÉ

FORK AND PLOUGH

(Thurs–Sat). Closed Sun–Mon. 315 Augusta St. (864) 421-0111, brickstreetcafe.com

North St. (864) 609-4249, forkandplough.com

THE BURROW

The restaurant’s description itself—Golden Brown & Delicious—tells you all you need to know about this Village 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. $$-$$$, L, D (Tues–Sat), SBR.

You’ll likely have to loosen your belt after chowing down at this Augusta Street mainstay that serves all the comforts of home. Try mom’s spaghetti, Miss Sara’s crab cakes, or the signature fried shrimp with sweet potato fries. But do save room for made-from-scratch sweets like the sweet potato cake, peanut butter cake, and apple pie (available for special-order, too). $$-$$$, L, D

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

The quintessential farm-to-fork partnership between Greenbrier Farms and Chef Shawn Kelly, with its casual, family-friendly 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 like duck breast and waffles. $$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Tuesday. 1629 E

GB&D

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

Closed Mon. 1269 Pendleton St. (864) 230-9455, eatgbnd.com

CAROL'S ICE CREAM

HALLS CHOPHOUSE

Another welcome addition to the Village, this ice cream parlor delivers nostalgic favorites in a fun, modern space. Ice cream is spun with liquid nitrogen, giving it an ultra-creamy consistency.

Choose your base, add select house-made flavors, and pile on the toppings for the complete experience. You can also sample soft-serve, floats, and the otating specials—treats like crispy golden waffles, ice c eam doughnut sandwiches, and more. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. $$, L, D. (Wed–Sun). 1260 Pendleton

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

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THE FAREHOUSE

Set in the historic Taylors Mill, The Farehouse imparts a laid-back feel ideal for neighborhood hangs. Begin with a pour from the brewery next door 13 Stripes and dig in to the beerboiled peanuts or burrata salad. House-made pasta comes in various forms, like linguine with shrimp, bacon lardons, smoked cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peas, and a Parmesan cream sauce.

Finish with a fun cocktail. $$, L, D (Tues–Sat).

250 Mill St, PW3151, Taylors. (864) 509-6760, thefarehouse.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 BLOCKHOUSE

The Augusta Road crowd frequents the dark, cozy dining room here to knock back raw Gulf Coast oysters and happy-hour drink specials after work. An oldie but a goodie— 35 years strong and still kicking—Blockhouse offers a full menu of freshly prepared items including signatures like seafood gumbo and prime rib slow-roasted for eight hours.

Photograph by Andrew Huang

$$-$$$, L, D, SBR. 1619 Augusta Rd. (864) 2324280, blockhouse.net

The Whale Whether you know all there is to know about craft beer, or know nothing at all, The Whale has no shortage of options.

Originating in Asheville, this craft joint comes to South Main with a plethora of whale brews—rare and sought-after beers like the Bouton De Whale barrel sour, an exclusive Whale menu item 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 right for you 1108 S Main St, Ste #116. (864) 263-7529, thewhalegvl.com

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HENRY’S SMOKEHOUSE

Though this barbecue joint has since branched out, Henry’s original location has long set the standard. A Greenville institution, the smokehouse specializes in slow-cooking meat in open pits over hickory logs. Sure, there’s more on the menu, but their succulent ribs with beans and slaw will transport you to hog heaven. $, L, D. 240 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 232-7774, henryssmokehouse.com HUSK GREENVILLE

Husk Greenville delivers legendary farm-totable concepts under Chef Jon Buck, who champions Southern fare by resurrecting dishes reminiscent of great-grandma’s kitchen. The ever-evolving menu offers starters—like the crispy pig ear lettuce wraps—then dives into heftier plates like the coal-roasted chicken, sorghum-flour dumplings, and shishito peppers. $$-$$$, L, D, SBR. 722 S Main St, Greenville. (864) 6270404, huskgreenville.com

KITCHEN SYNC

A straight farm-to-table concept and a certified-g een restaurant, Kitchen Sync’s eco-focus extends to its menu, sourced by local farms. Start with the gritz fritz, with Hurricane Creek fried grits, collards, and pepper jam. The banh mi salad comes loaded with fresh veg and rice noodles, topped with pulled pork or tofu, or try the local rib pork chop. $$, L, D. Closed

Sun–Mon. 1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville.

(864) 568-8115, facebook.com/ kitchensyncgreenville LARKIN’S ON THE RIVER

Located between the Peace Center and the Reedy River, Larkin’s balances upscale dining with comfort. Start with the she-crab 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

LTO BURGER BAR

Chef Brian Coller steers the beefy American staple into unconventional (but totally delicious) territory. Take the Piedmont mullet ’85, with sloppy joe chili, bomb mustard, American cheese, and “phat” onion rings. For you Elvis enthusiasts, the King of Memphis is a hunk of burnin’ love concocted with peanut butter, and bacon. $$, L, D. 2451 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. (864) 214-1483, ltoburgerbargvl.com

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

Founded by three Alabama sons, this new ’cue joint hits the West Stone area with Bama-style barbecue and traditional Southern sides. Grab a seat indoors or out and enjoy a pulled pork platter or the fried catfish, all while cheering on your favorite football team on the flat sc eens. $-$$, L, D,

SBR. 109 W Stone Ave, Suite B (864) 5201740, moesoriginalbbq.com/greenville MONKEY WRENCH SMOKEHOUSE

Monkey Wrench Smokehouse comes by its name honestly, taking up space in a long-standing hardware store in Travelers Rest. This BBQ joint from the folks behind Sidewall Pizza and Rocket Surgery serves everything from ribs, wings, and veggies— all wood-fi ed. Steven Musolf wears the title of head chef and is the mind behind the menu. $$-$$$. D. Closed Monday. 21

N Main St, Travelers Rest. (585) 414-8620, monkeywrenchsmokehouse.com NOSE DIVE

A Table 301 staple, Nose Dive is city bar meets corner bistro. Beer, wine, and cocktails at its upstairs bar CRAFTED

complement an ambitious menu of urban comfort food—whether it be a seasonal veggie plate, fried chicken and waffles, or customized grits bar at brunch. Located on Main Street between ONE City Plaza and the Peace Center, this gastropub is a downtown hotspot. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 116 S Main St. (864) 373-7300, thenosedive.com

NORTHAMPTON WINE & DINE

Linger in the relaxed atmosphere of Northampton’s wine bar. Choose a bottle from the hundreds for sale, open it for a corkage fee, and enjoy with a selection of cheese or small plate. Or, stay for dinner and select from an ever-changing menu, which includes seafood, beef, and wild game. The outdoor patio is a decidedly 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 chef partner David Porras. The duo fulfills a long-tim 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 multi-course tasting, an ode to the creativity of nature’s bounty. $$. B, L, D, SBR. Mon–Sat. 2510 Poinsett Hwy. oakhillcafe.com OJ’S DINER

OJ’s is not a restaurant. It’s an Upstate institution. The old-school meat-and-three dishes are served daily, but every weekday comes with specials: lasagna and porkchops on Mondays, turkey and meatloaf Tuesdays, and more. Don’t forget to dig into a mess of sides: the mac ‘n’ cheese tastes the way mama made it and God intended. $, B, L.

Closed Sat–Sun. 907 Pendleton St. (864) 2352539, ojs-diner.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 woodfi ed 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 NANTUCKET SEAFOOD

Greenville may be landlocked, but Rick Erwin’s restaurant takes us seaside. Chef Tony Kzaz brings an impressive resume to the seafood table, preparing succulent surfand-turf pairings. Ideal for group dinners or date nights, Nantucket offers both an intimate and entertaining atmosphere. $$-

$$$$, D, SBR. 40 W Broad St. (864) 546-3535, nantucketseafoodgrill.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 pan-seared sea bass, to certified Angus beef. $$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun. 648 S Main St. (864) 232-8999, rickerwins.com ROOST

This fashionable restaurant lends a modern, tasty addition to North Main Street. Roost’s ingredients are often procured from nearby areas in South and North Carolina. In good weather, try to snag a spot on the patio overlooking NoMa Square. $$-$$$, B,L,

D, SBR. 220 N Main St. (864) 298-2424, roostrestaurant.com

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SMOKE ON THE WATER

Located in the West End Market, Smoke on the Water has a homey feel, with separate street-side dining and covered patio tables overlooking Pedrick’s Garden. Choose something from the smoker (beer-butt chicken), or sample the scrumptious crab cakes. $-$$$, L, D. 1 Augusta St, Ste 202. (864) 232-9091, saucytavern.com

SOBY’S

Local flavor shines here in entrées like cra 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. Unique wines and specialty coffee are served with exclusive food combinations, and yes, breakfast is served all day long. Find fresh produce and artisan breads at the market, as well as on the menu. $-$$$, B,

L, D, SBR. 13 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 5174617, topsoilrestaurant.com THE STRIP CLUB 104

Whether you’re a red-blooded meat eater or prefer a little pork, the Strip Club has it seared, grilled, basted, or blackened for your pleasure.

Keep it simple with the “plain Jane” dish— house-aged Black Angus USDA prime strip—or spice it up with the carpetbagger, a filet migno masterpiece paired with fried oysters, smoked bacon collards, and garlic mashed potatoes. $$$$$$, D (Tues–Sat). 104 E Poinsett St, Greer. (864) 877-9104, thestripclub104.com

B ARS & 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 aptlytitled 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 fresh-cut meats and cheeses. Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St, Ste PW 3101, Taylors. (864) 349-1430, 13stripesbrewery.com

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 endof-week place to drain a cold glass while noshing on local food truck fare. Expect to find a otating roster, such as the Biggie Mango, Eldorado saison, or the 2 Hop session IPA. Thurs–Sun. 1320 Hampton Ave

Ext. (864) 412-8825, bfsbeer.com BREWERY 85

Named for Greenville’s favorite freeway, this microbrew is attracting outsized attention with its eclectic collection of craft brews.

From the crisp GVL IPA to the malty howdy dunkel, Brewery 85 combines Southern style with the best of German brew techniques.

Trek to the taproom for their latest lagers; well-mannered kids and canines welcome.

6 Whitlee Ct. (864) 558-0104, brewery85.com THE COMMUNITY TAP

Convenience, expertise, and great atmosphere collide at the Community Tap, Greenville’s neighborhood craft beer and wine shop.

Choose from a wide selection—180 local, national, and international brews—or have a

glass from one of the ever-rotating beer and wine taps. 217 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864)

631-2525, thecommunitytap.com

THE EIGHTH STATE BREWING CO.

Housed in the old Claussen Bakery on Augusta, this brewpub is hoppy hour heaven. Expect to find a variety of their 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.

Our Accent is Truly Southern Serving Lunch, Brunch and Dinner Private Dining Available

(864) 609-4590, upstatecraftbeer.com FIREFORGE CRAFTED BEER

Fireforge brings a boozy twist to the phrase “small but mighty.” The small-batch 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, fireforge.beer 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 flatb eads and truffle fries as well as signature lamb sliders and panseared 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 GROWLER HAUS

The franchise’s West Greenville addition is its newest, rounding out the total to four Upstate watering holes. Growler Haus’s drafts rotate seasonally to bring you the best in local and national brews, so whether you’re a fan of IPAs, pilsners, ciders, pale ales, or wheats, they’ve got a cold one waiting for you. Just remember to throw in a homemade pretzel with beer cheese or a pork belly bao bun in between pints. $-$$, L (Fri–Sat), D (Mon–Sat). Closed Sunday. 12 Lois Ave. (864) 373-9347, growlerhaus.com

HABITAP

Modern atmosphere, friendly service, and curated drinks are just a few of the pluses at this local taphouse. Whether it's the tendollar pizzas on Friday, live patio music, or the chance to crush your friends at cornhole, Habitap is a weekend must-hang. Quench your thirst with one of their countless craft beer selects, or go for a house cocktail. $$, L, D. 1325 Miller Rd. (864)-236-8025, thehabitap.com IRON HILL BREWERY

Hailing from Delaware, this award-winning brewhouse has planted roots in Greenville.

The kitchen turns out an ambitious menu, while head brewer Eric Boice curates craft beer selections. Take on evenings with the summer seasonal Clock Out Lager, an American lager with notes of grapefruit and pine. $-$$$, L, D. 741 Haywood Rd. (864) 568-

7009, ironhillbrewery.com/greenville-sc LIABILITY BREWING CO.

United by a passion for Star Wars and craft brews—there may or may not be a storm trooper mural inside—fun-loving founders Dustin and Terry bring solid staples to the table at Liability Brewing Co. Located in an old electric co. building in the Weststone, this new taproom pours creative flavors with eve funkier names. Sip on a Carl von Cloudwitz, a New England IPA with a crisp finish. Thurs–

Sun. 109 W Stone Ave, Ste D. (864) 920-1599, liabilitybrewing.co

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LIBERTY TAP ROOM BAR & GRILL

Liberty Tap Room Bar & Grill satisfies a both pre–Greenville Drive game watering hole or after-work hangout. Inventive and hearty apps, such as the “Old School” chicken nachos, start things off before the main event of fish ‘n’ chips, the Libert Club, or even a Signature Steak. Gather with friends at the long bar to enjoy one of 72 brews on tap. $-$$$, L, D, SBR. 941 S Main St. (864) 770-7777, libertytaproom.com

MAC’S SPEED SHOP

Across from Liberty Tap Room, Mac’s is for the Harley-set as well as the Greenville Drive crowd, with plenty of brisket, ribs, and beer-can chicken. Try a plate of Tabasco-fried pickles, washed down with one of the 50 craft beers on tap. With outdoor seating, you’ll likely want to lay some rubber on the road to grab your spot.

$-$$$, L, D. 930 S Main St. (864) 239-0286, macspeedshop.com PINEY MOUNTAIN BIKE LOUNGE

Part taproom and part full-service cycle shop, the 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.

(864) 603-2453, pineymtb.com QUEST BREWING CO.

Eco-minded Quest guarantees to satisfy 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 flavo , 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 SIP WHISKEY & WINE

True to its namesake, this rooftop tasting room is all about liquid refreshment. While the full-service bar offers fine wines an whisky, there’s no better end to an evening than an easy-drinking glass of sangria (or a signature cocktail). SIP’s open-air patio complete with cushioned couches accentuates the laidback atmosphere, and a collection of small plates is a quick answer to an alcohol-induced appetite. $-$$, D. 103

N Main St #400. (864) 552-1916, sipgvl.com SWAMP RABBIT BREWERY & TAPROOM

Located off Main Street in Travelers Rest, this local brewhouse gives you one more reason to cruise (responsibly!) down the Swamp Rabbit. The taproom features classics (try the easy-drinking American pale ale) and fresh brews (the Belgian-style farm ale is a golden dream) as well as food truck visits—a sure favorite to cap off a lazy afternoon. 26 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2424, theswamprabbitbrewery.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 05

A neighborhood gathering place, The 05, so named for the iconic Augusta Road zip

code, offers seasonal cocktails and spirits as well as tasty tapas—like the roasted red pepper hummus or the chorizo-stuffed dates topped with whipped goat cheese. If you’re bringing the whole gang, opt for the cheeses and charcuterie, or nosh on the fabulous flatb ead as a party of one. $-$$$, D. 3016

bar is slammed with fruity preserves—you can’t go wrong with the GreenVillain topped with fried pork steak, jalapeño cream cheese, bacon gravy, a sunny side egg, and pickled jalapeños. $-$$. B, L. 823 S Church

St, Greenville. (864) 248-0371, biscuitheads. com/menu-greenville

Augusta St. (864) 412-8150, the05.net THE BOHEMIAN CAFÉ THOMAS CREEK BREWERY

The Thomas Creek brand has been a familiar feature on the Greenville brew lineup for more than ten years, but a visit to the home of the River Falls Red Ale or Trifecta IPA is well worth the trip. Fill up on your favorite Thomas Creek brew in the tasting room, or soak up some sun (and hops!) on the brewery’s patio. Tours available by appointment. 2054 Piedmont Hwy. (864)

605-1166, thomascreekbeer.com UNIVERSAL JOINT

Treat taste buds and ears at the Bohemian Café, side-by-side with the legendary Horizon Records. This eclectic café serves a wide range of globally inspired dishes for lunch and dinner. For Sunday brunch, try the Bloody Mary bar, or indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of homemade rum cake.

$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Mon. 2 W Stone Ave. (864) 233-0006, thebohemiancafe.com CHICORA ALLEY

Chicora Alley’s Caribbean riff on traditional Mexican and Southern fare offers signature crab cakes or mountain-high nachos, shrimp and chicken burritos, quesadillas, and more.

Be sure to drop by on Sundays for brunch.

Everyone needs a neighborhood bar.

Where better to cheer with your friends?

This hangout is within walking distance of North Main, featuring a covered outdoor patio and roll-up garage doors. Rotating bottle and draft selections and plenty of outdoor seating keep things fresh. $-$$,

$-$$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Monday. 608-B S Main St. (864) 232-4100, chicoraalley.com

UP ON THE ROOF

If your name has “eggs” in it, you’d better know your eggs. From classic over-easy to Patty-o-Sullivan omelets (grilled corned beef hash with melted swiss cheese), this joint has you covered. Not a fan of eggs? Try classic diner fare like pancakes, waffles, burgers, an French toast. $-$$. B, L. 31 Augusta St. (864)

L, D. 300 E Stone Ave. (864) 252-4055, ujgreenville.com

We all know a well-crafted cocktail can make spirits soar, but a glass at this dignifie drinkery will leave you nine stories high, literally. With its classic cocktails, local craft brews, and unique wine varieties, this rooftop bar brings a heightened experience to downtown’s Embassy Suites. Graze on small plates and soak in some of the Upstate’s most scenic vistas. $-$$, L, D. 250 RiverPlace. (864)

242-4000, eatupdrinkup.net VAULT & VATOR

Named for a former vault elevator in the underground expanse, this hip downtown joint puts a twenty-first-century spin o fashionable speakeasies of yore. Small plates of charcuterie, hummus, and cheese are simple yet refined, p oviding enough bite to not overpower the establishment’s true star— the cocktail list. The menu includes both signature and traditional libations; your only task is picking your poison. $$, D, Closed Sun–Mon. 655 S Main St, Ste 100, Greenville.

(864) 603-1881, vaultandvator.com

THE VELO FELLOW

Cozy in a funky way, this hip pub is right under the Mellow Mushroom. The menu has burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips shepherd’s pie, falafels, and more. In addition to craft brews on tap, the Velo Fellow offers traditional absinthe service, complete with a silver-plated brouilleur. $-$$$, L, D, SBR.

1 Augusta St, Ste 126. (864) 242-9296, thevelofellow.com YEE-HAW BREWING

Beers that celebrate good times with good company? Count us in. This Tennessee native serves up a mix of fine ales and lagers including a World Beer Cup–Winning Dunkel dark lager. Diverse seasonals crop up with every change of the temperature giving guests a taste of something new. Gather with friends to find out which flavor fits your fanc $-$$, L, D. 307 E McBee Ave, Ste C. (864) 6057770, yeehawbrewing.com

BREAKFAST/LUNCH BISCUIT HEAD

The queen bee of all things flu fy and delicious, Asheville-based Biscuit Head comes to Greenville with a wide array of home-cooked biscuits. Whether slathered in gravy or smothered in sweetness—the jam

EGGS UP GRILL

520-2005, eggsupgrill.com HAPPY+HALE

CAFÉS BARISTA ALLEY

Looking for that midday pick-me-up? Pop over to Barista Alley, where exposed brick walls and wide wooden tables create the perfect ambience to converse with a warm mug in hand. Satisfy your caffeine cravings, but don’t miss out on Barista Alley’s colorful array of green, berry, peanut butter and chocolate smoothies. $, B (Mon–Sat), L, D

(Mon–Sun). 125 E Poinsett St, Greer. (864) 655-5180, baristaalley.com BEX CAFÉ AND JUICE BAR

Healthy and hearty join forces at this West End joint. Find fresh fare in organic salads as well as fruit and veggie-rich juice varieties; or sink your teeth into something a little more solid. Their sausage, egg, and cheese bagel will not disappoint, with gluten-free options available, of course. $, B, L. 820 S Main St #104. (864) 552-1509, bex.cafe

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

Based out of Raleigh, the healthy eatery’s first South Ca olina location offers diners a diverse menu of made-to-order salads, bowls, smoothies, juices, and breakfast items crafted from wholesome, all-natural ingredients. Try the Incredibowl packed with pumpkin seeds, black beans, avocado, golden quinoa, dino kale, and lemon tahini dressing, paired with an Almond Brothers smoothie. $, B, L, D. 600 S Main St.

COFFEE UNDERGROUND

happyandhale.com

$-$$, B, L, D, SBR. 1 E Coffee St. (864) 2980494, coffeeunderground.info

MARY’S AT FALLS COTTAGE

CRÊPE DU JOUR

Located in historic Falls Cottage, Mary’s offers brunch and lunch with a charm perfect for leisurely weekends. The menu includes the ultimate Reuben and quiches, as well as Southern comfort favorites like the Fountain Inn salad and hot chicken salad. $-$$, L, SBR. Closed Monday. 615 S Main St. (864) 2980005, fallscottage.com

TANDEM CRÊPERIE & 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

TUPELO HONEY CAFÉ

Big Southern charm comes in the form of hot biscuits here. Indulge in sweet potato pancakes (topped with pecans and peach butter) or a mouthwatering sandwich like the Southern fried chicken BLT with maplepeppered bacon. $$, B, L, D. 1 N Main St, Ste

T. (864) 451-6200, tupelohoneycafe.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

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 breakfast-anytime option, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more.

Much more than offering “really thin pancakes,” this downtown joint brings Europe to the Upstate with delicious French fare. The diverse menu includes breakfast options like the bacon, egg, and potato, and for lunch and dinner, the tomato pesto. Crêpe du Jour also serves up specialty cocktails, coffee beverages, and wine. $$, B, L, D (Tues–Sun). 20 S Main

St, Greenville. (864) 520-2882

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 varieties—coffee and a cold one—Grateful Brew provides guests with made-to-order espressos or pour-overs, all from Counter Culture coffee. Celebrating our area, and that it’s always five o’clock somewhe e, half of the beer taps are 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 GREEN FETISH

Gone are the days of plain, uninspired salads.

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From acai bowls to superfood lattes, owner Chris Yun has a mission to create healthy dishes that actually excite your taste buds.

The new vegan-friendly restaurant (though there are plenty of options for carnivores) even whips up vegan frozen yogurt. Grab a fresh lunch option and top it off with a guilt-free dessert. $, L,D. 301 E McBee Ave, Greenville. (864) 412-7982, facebook. com/eatgreenfetish 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, smoothies, toasts, and more are also available. $, B, L. 580 Perry Ave, Greenville.

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 woodfi ed 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) 255-3385, 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 spac for java lovers. Emphasizing community, the coffeehouse brews up beans by a variety of local roasters and serves flaky t eats from Bake Room. $, B, L. 1258 Pendleton St.

(864) 905-1214, kukajuice.com

(864) 915-8600

METHODICAL COFFEE

DELIS

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 housemade offerings like rose and almond olive oil muffins and snacks for th bar like lavender and sumac popcorn and citrus-marinated olives, it's worth the rave.

CAVIAR & BANANAS

Caviar & Bananas has answered Greenville’s gourmet prayers with a whopping selection of salads, sandwiches, and baked goods, not to mention a fine selection of beer an wine. But don’t miss weekend brunch.

We suggest the B.E.L.T.: bacon duo, fried egg, arugula, tomato, and black pepper aioli on grilled sourdough bread. $-$$, B,

$-$$, B, L. 101 N Main St, Ste D & 207 Wade Hampton Blvd. methodicalcoffee.com

L, D, SBR. 1 N Laurens St. (864) 235-0404, caviarandbananas.com

MOUNTAIN GOAT GVL

FARM FRESH FAST

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—Mobile Meltdown and Automatic Taco are frequent visitors. 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—flavo ed 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: tiramis green tea chocolate, mango, and more. $, B, L, D. 300 River St, Ste 122. (864) 2836702, 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 SUNBELLY CAFÉ

The chefs at this health food joint on the Westside of Greenville plan lunch specials daily, based on what their farmers harvest in the morning. Week by week, the full plant-based 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, homemade cooking is always on the table. $-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday. 1409 West Blue Ridge Dr. (404) 309-7791

While “fast food” and “healthy” aren’t often synonymous, Farm Fresh Fast might change your mind. The restaurant’s mantra is simple: build sustainable relationships with local farms and provide nutritionbased, customized meals. We suggest the almost heaven burger with a fresh patty from Providence Farm, or the seasonal cobb salad—featuring Kaland Farm eggs and a house-made apple pie moonshine vinaigrette. $$, L, D, SBR. Closed Saturday.

860 S Church St, Greenville. (864) 518-1978, eatfarmfreshfast.com

THE HILL FAMILY

Helpin g Families Suppor t Causes T hey Care A bout

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS HELP MAKE GIVING SIMPLER AND MORE POWERFUL

To learn more about Donor Advised Funds, call us at (864) 331-8418 or visit cfgreenville.org.

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RICK’S DELI & MARKET

For a filling, gou met lunch on the go, the artisanal sandwiches and salads at this West End deli hit the spot. Try the classic Reuben, with corned beef piled high on toasted marbled rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, or the Rick’s chopped salad, with turkey, bacon, and ham. For dinner, fish and chips, herb-crusted salmon and chicken piccata make the cut. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 101 Falls Park Dr. (864) 312-9060, rickerwins.com SULLY’S STEAMERS

When considering the perfect sandwich, steam isn’t the first (or even last) thing to come to mind. For Robert Sullivan, hot air is the key to handheld nirvana. With a smorgasbord of ingredients like cut meats, veggies, and homemade cream cheeses, Sully’s serves bagel sandwiches piping hot and always fresh. $, B, L, D (closed Sunday

evenings). Open until 3am on Friday & Saturday. 6 E Washington St. (864) 5096061, sullyssteamers.com TABLE 301 CATERING & KITCHEN

Located around the corner from Carl Sobocinski’s restaurant, this operation adds speed and efficiency to high-quality food. From BBQ Monday to Grilled Cheese Wednesday, add a spontaneous element to your lunch, or enjoy a hot breakfast. $-$$,

Proudly managing the Meals on Wheels of Greenville endowment.

B, L. Closed Sunday. 22 E Court St. (864) 271-8431, sobysontheside.com

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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) 3709336, twochefscafeandmarket.com UPCOUNTRY PROVISIONS

Serving up gourmet sandwiches on freshmade stecca bread, Upcountry Provisions is well worth a trip to Travelers Rest for 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 bread.

Don’t miss The Grove on Friday nights—live music, tapas, and craft beer and wine in the venue behind the café. $, B, L, D. Closed Sundays. 6809 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest.

(864) 834-8433, upcountryprovisions.com

ETHNIC ASADA

Vibrant Latin American cuisine comes to Greenville by way of Asada, a brickand-mortar taqueria on Wade Hampton Boulevard serving traditional Mission-style fare. Grab a bite of flavor with the grille 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

ARYANA

The enticing aroma of Afghan cuisine delivers savory satisfaction at this local lunch spot. Chef Nelo Mayar brings her favorite fare from hometown Kabul to Greenville eaters—think succulent lamb kabobs and meat-filled steamed dumplings sweet potato burhani, and root-veggie rich soups. To spice things up, the menu changes daily, but expect to find tw plates of rice, meat, and veggies offered.

UPCOUNTRY PROVISIONS

Oyster Roast HOLIDAY

WITH MUSIC BY

West End String Band Host Chef | Steve & Cheryl Kraus Upcountry Provisions Restaurant | Travelers Rest Chef Greg McPhee The Anchorage | West Greenville Thursday, December 5th 5:00 - 9:00pm The Grove At Upcountry Provisions 6811 State Park Road, Travelers Rest Tickets available online and in-store www.upcountryprovisions.com

$, L. 210 E Coffee St. (864) 236-7410, aryanagreenville.com BASIL THAI CUISINE

Elegant comfort is hard to come by, but the Eang brothers have created an empire out of the concept with Basil Thai. Try the Chicken Coconut Tureen: a simple dish of chicken, mushrooms, and galanga roots in coconut milk packed with herbaceous flavors. ou’ll probably have enough for leftovers, but the best comfort meals usually do. $$-$$$, D. 9 N

Laurens St. (864) 609-4120, eatatbasil.com/ greenville EL THRIFTY

This Swamp Rabbit Trail–based cantina serves up trendy cocktails and Mexcian menu selects like chicken tortas, braised beef tamales, and pozole roja. Designed with a laid-back feel, the upscale social club is not shy of spirits; along with craft beer, wine, mezcal, and tequila, the bar whips up killer cocktails like the el Thrifty margarita with blanco tequila and orange liquer, or the Oaxaca Burro with mezcal, ginger, and lime. $-$$. SBR, D. Closed Monday. 25 Delano Dr. elthrifty.com

FONDA ROSALINDA

For almost 20 years, Rosalinda Lopez has been serving up fresh renditions of Mexican recipes across from Bob Jones University.

Her repertoire lists a wealth of tasty beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian dishes—including the ever-popular chile rellenos—but don’t pass up a starter of chips and Rosalinda’s homemade tomatillo salsa. $$, L, D. 1124 N. Pleasantburg

Dr. (864) 292-7002, facebook.com/ rosalindasrestaurantgreenville

GOLDEN LLAMA

Lomo saltado, ceviche, rotisserie chicken, and other Peruvian classics form the core of the menu at the Golden Llama, but you won’t regret the bistec a lo pobre—beef tenderloin, plantains, and potatoes, topped with a fried egg. The eatery’s two no-frills storefront locations (the second one in Five Forks) sport golden-hued walls and offer dine-in and carry-out service. $, L, D. 2435 E

North St. (864) 373-9958, goldenllama.net IRASHIAI SUSHI PUB & JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Splashes of red and lime green play off the blend of traditional and modern influence at this sushi restaurant. Chef and owner Keichi Shimizu exhibits mastery over his domain at the bar, but also playfully blends modern-American elements into his menu.

Soleil Moon Frye fans should try the Punky Brewster roll: tuna, mango, hot sauce, and Panko topped with spicy crab salad and unagi sauce. $$, L, D. 115 Pelham Rd. (864)

271-0900, irashiai.com JI-ROZ

True, it would be fantastic if the Greek Festival happened year-round. But until that day, pop into this authentic Mediterranean eatery with modern flai . Take a light lunch on the outdoor patio with a Kalamata olive and feta-topped Greek salad or a classic gyro wrapped with your choice of lamb, chicken, or veggies. At dinner, try something more indulgent like the vegan moussaka. $$, L, D, Closed Sunday. 644 N.

Main St #100, Greenville. (864) 373-9445, jirozgreenvillesc.com KIMCHEE KOREAN RESTAURANT

Kimchee’s kimchi keeps locals coming back. Try the Kalbi short ribs (marinated in soy sauce, onions, and sesame seeds) or bibimbap (served in a hot stone bowl for crispy rice). All dishes come with ban chan, side dishes that include kimchi, japchae (glass noodles), marinated tofu, and more. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday.

1939 Woodruff Rd Ste B. (864) 534-1061, kimcheekoreanrestaurant.com

KAIROS GREEK KITCHEN

This Charleston-originated restaurant makes its Upstate mark by serving up heaping portions of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, like slow-roasted kabobs that explode with flavor even befo e you dip them into the homemade tzatziki sauce. Their chooseyour-own approach leads to options like this salad combo: mixed power greens, roasted chicken, cucumber salad, chickpea salad, tzatziki, and red pepper feta. You can also turn any meal into a pita wrap, bowl, or platter. $-$$, L, D. 1800 Augusta St. (864) 5201723, kairosgreekkitchen.com

MEKONG

Chef Huy Tran delivers the nuances of fine Vietnamese cuisine at Mekong. Favorites include the grilled pork vermicelli: marinated pork, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, peanuts, crispy shallots, and sauce.

Try the Vietnamese crêpes or the Pho, which is flavo ed with fresh herbs from their homegrown herb garden. $, L, D. Closed Monday.

2013 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 244-1314, mekongrestaurantgreenville.com

MENKOI RAMEN HOUSE

Can you say umami? This Japanese noodle house offers an exquisite ramen experience that will have you wondering why you ever settled for the dorm room packet version.

Start with the rice balls or edamame, then dive into the Shoyu ramen—marinated pork, bean sprouts, spinach, green onions, nori, and a boiled egg bathed in a soybased broth. $, L, D. 1860 Woodruff Rd,

Ste C, and 243 N Main St, Greenville.

(864) 288-5659

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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 little 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 POMEGRANATE ON MAIN

Pomegranate serves traditional Persian cuisine in an eclectic Eastern ambience.

Attentive service, reasonable prices, and a flavorful variety, such as the slow-cooke lamb shank or the charbroiled Cornish hen kabobs, make this an excellent spot for lunch or dinner. Be sure to sample from the martini menu at the aquamarinetiled bar, or head outside to the street-side patio facing Main. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 618 S Main St. (864) 241-3012, pomegranateonmain.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 SAFFRON

It’s worth braving Woodruff Road to visit this Indian eatery. At lunch, the daily buffet lays out a wallet-friendly selection of curries, rice dishes, and chef’s signatures.

The a la carte dinner menu boasts a staggering variety, but the yogurt-marinated chicken tikka cooked in a clay oven or the lamb saag stewed with spinach, ginger, and garlic are excellent options. $, L, D.

1178 Woodruff Rd, Ste 16. (864) 288-7400, saffrongreenville.com SAIGON FAST FOOD

Contrary to its name, Saigon Fast Food is a sit-down restaurant. Inside, the small room is spiffed up with green-clothcovered tables and a host of condiments in the middle of each. Folks come here for steaming bowls of pho—a fragrant broth made with rice noodles and your choice of other ingredients (meats and vegetables)— and an extensive menu of Vietnamese specialties to wash down with a glass of bubble tea. $ -$$. L, D. 1011 N

Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 235-3472 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,

8590 Pelham Rd, Greenville. (864) 2882227, 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 YELLOW GINGER ASIAN KITCHEN

Here, Chef Alex Wong and wife Dorothy Lee have managed to reinvent the conventional. Start off with the homemade pot stickers, or dive right into the soulsatisfying mee goreng, with fresh lo mein noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, and shrimp with a soy tomato chili sauce then topped with a fried egg. $-$$, L, D.

Closed Monday. 2100 Poinsett Hwy, Ste J. (864) 605-7551, yellowgingerasian.com

EUROPEAN DAVANI’S RESTAURANT

Heaping portions and a menu that mixes inventive flavors with customer favorite make Davani’s a Greenville mainstay.

The friendly staff doesn’t hurt, either.

Try the Muscovy duck, pan-seared with port wine and a sundried cherry demi-glacé, or the veal Oscar, topped with crab meat, asparagus, and hollandaise. $$$-$$$$, D.

Closed Sunday.1922 Augusta St, Ste 111A. (864) 373-9013, davanisrestaurant.com JIANNA

With stellar views of Falls Park 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 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

The latest addition to the Larkin’s line-up, this ristorante 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 award-winning 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

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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.

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Modeled after the informal, after-work drinking holes of Japan, Otto Izakaya is the latest dining concept unveiled by Peter Lieu and Doug Yi—longtime owners of Lieu’s Bistro restaurant. The menu invites guests to embrace familiar favorites—spicy tuna and BBQ eel rolls with assorted nigiri and sashimi—while expanding palates to new tasting territories a la the mac ‘n’ cheese loaded with Panang curry, jack cheese, and radiatori pasta or banh mi sliders with chili pork and spicy mayo. $$, D. 802 S Main St;

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From cool gelato options—think exotic mango or piña colada—or a warm Monte Cristo, there’s plenty of flavor to fulfill yo cravings. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 123 S

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Gaze over the lush Falls Park scenery while enjoying French-inspired cuisine.

Make a lunch date to enjoy the arugula salad or bistro burger with caramelized leeks and mushrooms, arugula, Gruyere, and garlic aioli. At night, the bistro serves up romance à la Paris, with items like escargot and mussels. Don’t miss brunch on the weekend. $$-$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D

(Mon–Sun), SBR (Sat–Sun). 601 S Main St. (864) 509-0142, passerelleinthepark.com

RISTORANTE BERGAMO

Ristorante Bergamo, open since 1986, 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 14-foot 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 fa e, this sister to Stella’s Southern Bistro is the second in Jason and Julia Scholz’s line of quality eateries. Stationed in Hollingsworth Park, Chef Jeff Kelly offers a local twist on French staples—blue-black 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) 6266900, stellasbrasserie.com VILLA FROSI

A Greek and Italian restaurant with traditional flai , Villa Frosi hits Wade Hampton with Southern European staples.

Sample specialties like the spanakopita and the seafood fettuccine, or go straight for the pizza. Finish with a slice of limoncello cake, and you’ll be booking you’re Mediterranean dream cruise, pronto. $$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 2520 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 520-0298, resto.tpsitetesting.info

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$, L, D. Times & locations vary. facebook. com/mobilemeltdownfoodtruck SMOKIN’ BLUES BBQ

Smokin’ Blues keeps things hot with a smorgasbord of savory sauces and smoked staples—pulled pork, beef brisket, pulled chicken, and ribs—that can be enjoyed solo or packed into sandwiches and tacos. For a treat that’s extra smokin’, go for the glutenfree loaded fries or homemade chips piled high with pork, white BBQ sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, and three-cheese sauce. $, schedule varies (864) 444-4752,

mysmokinblues.com

THOROUGHFARE FOOD TRUCK

From culinary school to the streets of Greenville, Neil and Jessica Barley have made it their mission to bring people together through food. Not only has Thoroughfare proved that tater tots can be eaten with every meal (their disco tots are topped with white cheddar gravy), they’ve driven their way into our hearts. Don’t miss the mahi mahi tacos topped with kale slaw and chipotle aioli. $, schedule varies. (864) 735-8413, thoroughfarefoodtruck.com WE GOT THE BEETS

Proving that not all street food is created equal, We Got the Beets is Greenville’s very first plant-based food truck. This cruelty free fare encourages diners to “celerybrate” vegan eats. Favorites include the Philly grilled cheese with marinated portobello mushrooms and cashew mozzarella cheese, and the sushi sandwich with sushi rice, Korean BBQ jackfruit, and more in a nori sheet pocket. $, schedule varies. @wegotthebeetsfoodtruck

PIZZA BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA

Pizza and beer—flowing from 27 tap downstairs and 31 upstairs—are what bring patrons to Barley’s. Besides the tap, there’s a long list of selections by the bottle. Try the classic New York–style pizzas, or go for one of Barley’s specialty pies. Afterwards, make your way upstairs to the billiards tables and the dartboard lanes. $-$$, L, D. 25 W Washington St. (864) 232-3706, barleysgville.com

COASTAL CRUST

These Neapolitan-style pizza pies are served out of a turquoise ’55 Chevy tow truck, and now in a brick-and-mortar location in the Village of West Greenville. The pies are baked in a wood-fi ed 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 KEEPIN’ IT FRESH

As healthy as it is tasty, Keepin’ It Fresh food truck serves up a diverse menu of locally sourced cuisine guaranteed to please your appetite and your waistline. Catch them at Grateful Brew and the Swamp Rabbit Brewery and Taproom for a crispy fried Brussels sprouts salad, mouthwatering shrimp taco topped with peach slaw and guava crema, or a golden-brown fried fis plate. $$, schedule varies. (864) 386-5050,

@keepinitfreshtruck_gvl

MOBILE MELTDOWN

Not to be cheesy, but this addition to Greenville’s food truck scene is melting hearts, one grilled sammie at a time. Lauren Kulesz of Mobile Meltdown has been delivering creamy grilled cheese, paired with tomato bisque or fried mashed potato balls, to comfort-food cravers from her truck window since fall 2018. Grab your typical American cheese and bread blend with the classic, or dig into the spicy pig.

D'ALLESANDRO'S PIZZA

Hailing from Charleston, D’Allesandro’s Pizza brings its dough lover’s paradise 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, D’Allesandro’s pushes out pies in the North Main area, where guests can enjoy a variety of savory pizza, calzones, and even signature CalJoes. $$, L, D. 17 Mohawk Dr, Greenville.

(864) 252-4700, dalspizzagvl.com GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA

Experience Big Apple flavor without th bustle at this NY-style brick-oven pizzeria.

Serving up pies and calzones in a traditional yet chic environment, Grimaldi’s is dedicated to authenticity, down to the imported NYCwater used to craft their dough. Grab a slice of the buffalo chicken pizza, or build your own, just don’t miss the daily housemade cheesecake or wine pairings. Located in Magnolia Park Shopping Center, it’s an

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ideal spot to snag a bite before a cinematic viewing. $, L, D. 1025 Woodruff Rd, St. K101.

(864) 412-1032, grimaldispizzeria.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, brick-oven 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, the latest edition to the corner of Stone and Park avenues is no pie in the sky. Ideal for a classic family outing or catching the game with a few friends (beer, sports, and pizza, amirite?), STONE and its fi e-inspired pies are crafted with house-made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo flou , and baked for a fla minute in their wood-fi ed oven. $$, L (Sat

& Sun), D. 500 E Park Ave. (864) 609-4490, stonepizzacompany.com TODARO PIZZA GVL

The Todaro family began their pizza-crafting journey in the heart of Clemson, and when they expanded to Greenville, the tradition of whipping up quality New Jersey-style pizza didn’t change. Monday nights are cheap pizza nights ($5 off any large pie) and on Wednesdays, grab a dollar-slice. We suggest fan favorites like the buffalo chicken pizza or stromboli—to be enjoyed while cheering on your team on their multiple widescreen TVs, or while trying your hand at the lawn games outside. $, L,D. 116 N Markley St, Greenville. (864) 603-3500, todaropizza.com TOSS PIZZA

Located in the South Ridge Apartment Community, the TOSS menu is loaded with artfully crafted pies that are a far cry from your typical pepperoni. Head far east with the Phuket Thai pie, based with curry sauce and topped with peanuts, arugula, and shiitake mushrooms. The chile relleno is guaranteed to light a fi e in the ol’ belly— thanks to a few poblano peppers. $$, L, D.

823 S Church St, Greenville. (864) 2830316, tosspizzapub.com VIC’S PIZZA

The sign that says “Brooklyn, SC” at this 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 (rather large) 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 Undergroud, World Piece brings Chicago-style pizza to Greenville from a laid-back, 16-seat bar on Stone Avenue.

Offering a line-up of draft beers, as well as menu features —buffalo chicken wings, assorted salads, beef and veggie burgers, french fries, and, of course, savory pies— this pizza joint ensures there’s a little something to please everyone. $-$$. L, D.

109 West Stone Ave Ste A1. (864) 568-5221

TACOS CANTINA 76

Tex-Mex has a new home in Greenville with the addition of Cantina 76, where the tacos shine. Play it safe with classic handhelds like

fried tilapia and ground beef with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese, or turn up the heat with fried chicken doused with jalapeño aioli. $, L, D. 103 N Main St. (864) 631-2914, cantina76.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 campfi e s’mores. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 164 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-0586, farmhousetacos.com

NEO BURRITO

Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, this locally owned spot takes—the burrito. Stop in for spicy tacos, cheesy quesadillas, zesty breakfast burritos, fresh salads, and more.

Save room for the chipotle BBQ chicken burrito or the farm burrito, packed with rice, kale, hummus, beets, cilantro, cabbage, and more. $, B, L, D. 1268 Pendleton St. (864)

552-1054, neoburrito.com PAPI’S TACOS

Table 301 plankowner Jorge “Papi” Baralles brings family tradition and the familiar childhood flavors of Cuautla, Mexico, to thi 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 TIPSY TACO

Dishes here bear the creative touch of Trish Balentine, former owner of Corporate Deli. Her made-from-scratch menu items include tamales, burrito bowls, and all the other Tex-Mex suspects. “Tipsy” nods to the bar, where you can swill tequila flights frozen margaritas, and house-infused spirits.

Take your pick of three locations—two in Greenville and one on Fairview Road in Simpsonville. $$, L, D, SBR. 15 Conestee Ave,

(864) 558-0775, and 215 Pelham Rd. (864) 603-1144, tipsytaco.net WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP

The new kid on the taco block, 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 Birds Fly South’s crisp bungalow golden ale for the complete taqueria experience. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 1320 Hampton Ave, Ext Ste 12B. whiteducktacoshop.com

WILLY TACO

Much like its Spartanburg-based sister, Greenville’s Willy Taco is a straight-up Mexican fiesta! Housed in the fo mer Feed & Seed, the atmosphere pairs perfectly with its festive food presentation. Choose from a variety of taco flavors; we suggest the crisp avocado—topped off with a house-crafted margarita. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 217

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

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Flat Rock Playhouse.

Settle into the suspense of the season with this thrilling psychological tale.

Thru Nov 2 THE TURN OF THE SCREW Sign on for suspense in this psychological thriller based on Henry James’s gothic novella. The ghostly tale takes place in an isolated English country home where the new governess makes a chilling discovery about her employer and her two young charges. Are the kids really having conversations with spirits, or is it all in her mind? As the eerie plot unravels, you’ll find yourself glued to the edge of your seat.

Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm. $17-$54 (828) 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org

Thru Nov 10

THE GAME’S AFOOT A Christmas Eve celebration goes awry in Ken Ludwig’s murderously funny whodunit, set in Connecticut in 1936.

When Broadway star William Gillette, famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, invites some friends over for a weekend of holiday merrymaking, the party takes a dark turn when one of the guests is stabbed to death. Find out how murder makes laughable bedfellows as everyone looks to Gillette to put his dramatic detective skills to work to solve the crime.

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When Little Star suddenly disappears from the night sky, it’s up to you to step up and help star keepers Glimmer and Sparkle find her. Before the action is over, the stars will happily align in this Wee Play production, designed to introduce the South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s youngest patrons—ages 18 months to 5 years—to the theater. So bring the tots to this interactive performance, where they can be part of the fun.

SCCT, 1200 Pendleton St, Greenville.

Sat, 9:30am & 11am. $10.50 (864) 235-2885, scchildrenstheatre.org

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CAN’T-MISS CULTURE / EVENTS / ATTRACTIONS Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville.

Tues–Thurs, 7:30pm, Fri–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. Adults, $28; children (4–18), $20. (864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.org

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CHRIS STAPLETON: ALLAMERICAN ROAD SHOW

This is your one chance to see five-time Grammy ward-winning country singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton in Greenville this year.

With more than 170 songs to his credit, including six that hit the number-one spot, Stapleton may soon walk away with yet more awards. This month, he’ll be up for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Single of the Year for “Millionaire” at the Country Music Association Awards.

Bon Secours Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri, 7pm.

Tickets start at $121. (864) 2413800, bonsecoursarena.com

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Part of the unique listening experience known as the Songwriters Concert Series, this is an intimate evening with iconic local singer/songwriter Edwin McCain and

friends. McCain pairs up with Maia Sharp—whose songs have been recorded by McCain, The Dixie Chicks, Bonnie Raitt, and Art Garfunkel—along with renowned songwriter Sarah Siskind, whose song “Take the Journey” is up for Song of the Year at this year’s International Bluegrass Music Awards.

Genevieve’s Theater Lounge at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 7:30pm. $75. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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AN EVENING WITH EDWIN MCCAIN, MAIA SHARP, AND SARAH SISKIND

Like winning the lottery, coming into a pile of money can create more problems than it solves.

Such is the case for Pip, an ambitious orphan with a mysterious benefactor in this Charles Dickens’ ragsto-riches tale. Pip decides to use the money to elevate his social status, but soon finds the journey to becoming a

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Greenville favorite and native son Edwin McCain rocks the Peace Center stage with distinguished singer/songwriter collaborators and friends.

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Celebrate the holidays and the beloved story ballet The Nutcracker.

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Jump start Christmas shopping at the annual Indie Craft Holiday Pop-Up for unique gift finds and beautiful artisan wares.

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Rodeheaver Auditorium, Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville.

Fri–Sat, 7:30pm. $47, adults; $19, students. (864) 770-1372, bju.edu/ events/fine-arts/concert-operadrama

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REEDY REELS FILM FESTIVAL

For all you indie-film fans, this th eeday festival showcases talented filmmakers f om around the globe.

The 2019 lineup, screened in two-hour blocks, includes a total of 50 films in categories ranging from documentary to animated movies—plus a special block of films about wildlife, thanks to this year’s partnership with the Greenville Zoo. Kick off the weekend on Friday night at the launch party at El Thrifty.

Gunter Theatre, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 10:30am–11pm (last block of films begins at 9pm); Sun noon–9pm (last block of films begins at 6:30pm). Individual block screenings, $12; day pass, $30; festival pass, $50.

(864) 467-3000, reedyreels.com

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GREENVILLE DIRT SERIES: PARIS MOUNTAIN 16K

Up for a challenge? Lace up your running shoes and come out to Paris Mountain State Park on Saturday morning to compete in the fina and longest of the seven races that make up the Greenville Dirt Series.

Champions by gender in each age category will be announced that day, while the winners among those intrepid enough to complete all seven trail races in three different parks over

11 months will be announced at a later date.

Paris Mountain State Park, 2401 State Park Rd, Greenville.

Sat, 8am. $20. (864) 385-6115, greenvilletrackclub.org

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MASQUERADE: AN EVENING OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN

If you long for the musicals of yesteryear, you won’t want to miss Masquerade, part of the Cabaret Benefit Series at Cent e Stage.

Nostalgia prevails in songs from shows such as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, and The Sound of Music, by the celebrated theatrical duo Rodgers & Hammerstein. Go early for dessert and a glass of wine; the ticket price includes a pre-show reception.

Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Sat, 7pm. $54.

(864) 233-6733, centrestage.org

2–3 ARTISANVILLE It’s never too early to get a

jump on your holiday shopping, and this show might provide the perfect gift for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list. If it’s handmade, you’ll fin it here, from painting, pottery, and sculpture to stained glass, weaving, and woodworking by more than 170 talented artisans. Participants are handpicked from across the country, including some from the Upstate. Live music and artist demonstrations add to the fun.

Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville.

Sat, 10am–6pm; Sun, 11am–5pm. $6 (children under 12, free).

Free parking. (864) 915-9994, artisanville.net

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LOVE, DRAMA, TRIUMPH

Love has its ups and downs, as this evening’s two symphonic selections musically illustrate. One of the six concerts in the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks Series, Love, Drama, Triumph promises a powerful performance, beginning with the “Prelude to Lohengrin,” from the third act of Wagner’s romantic opera. Expect an emotional roller coaster as Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel conducts Mahler’s epic, hour-long Fifth Symphony, from the funereal trumpet solo that opens the first movement to the joyful final Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $19-$76. (864) 467-3000, greenvillesymphony.org

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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

There’s a reason this show won the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Come along for the joy ride as Caribbean peasant girl Ti Moune sets off on a journey from her village to the city in hopes of reuniting with the man whose life she once saved. A captivating tale of the power of love to bring people together, Ti Moune’s musical fable, set to a vibrant score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, is sure to lift your spirits.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues–Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm & 6:30pm. $115-$180.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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If laughter is the best medicine, then this weeklong comedy fest presented by the Alchemy Comedy Theater will bring solace to whatever ails you.

Expect to guffaw your way through improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy by nearly 300 performers from across the country. Want to sharpen your own funny bone? Sign up for the comedy workshops taught by some of the guest performers.

Coffee Underground, 1 E Coffee St, Greenville. Show times & prices vary. (864) 256-1467, newsouthcomedy.com

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INDIE CRAFT PARADE HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP The Makers Collective, the brains behind Indie Craft Parade, has a temporary retail location each winter, with handcrafted goods for purchase during the holiday season. The storefront is the perfect place to find unique gifts; it presents a selected mix of art, homewares, jewelry, and children’s items, crafted with intention.

2909 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville. Fri–Sun, 10am–6pm. makerscollective.org

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THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Rainy afternoons often lead to mischief, especially when you’re young. But who would guess an innocent game of hide-and-seek could turn your world upside-down?

That’s what happens when one of the four Pevensie children accidentally stumbles into a fantasy world in C.S. Lewis’s beloved coming-of-age story.

Good versus evil is the theme when the kids find themselves immersed in a battle between the White Witch and a gallant lion named Aslan.

Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Fri, 7pm; Sat, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 2pm. $14-$28. (828) 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org

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AGATHA CHRISTIE’S AND THEN THERE WERE NONE If you received an invitation to a remote island under the guise of a weekend holiday, you’d go, right? That’s what ten unsuspecting strangers do in the plot of Agatha Christie’s best-selling mystery. Upon arrival, the guests discover

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SILKROAD ENSEMBLE Dec 12th; Tues, 7:30pm. $15-$55. The Peace Center.

This well-traveled musical collective highlights cultural collaboration through its diverse group of musicians from more than 20 countries.

that their mysterious millionaire host is not on-site. After dinner that night, the group hears a recording accusing each of them of committing a murder in the past. Then, one by one, the guests meet gruesome ends, until—you guessed it— there are none.

Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E St John St, Spartanburg. Fri–Sat, 8pm, Sun, 3pm. $20-$25. (864) 542-2787, chapmanculturalcenter.org

THANKSGIVING 8–24 THE PLAY

What happens when four supposedly woke teaching artists create a school pageant celebrating both Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month?

Let’s just say that more than the turkey gets roasted. The road to liberal pretensions and political incorrectness is paved with good intentions gone wrong in the wickedly funny 2015 satire by Native American playwright Larissa FastHorse. This performance is one more thing to be thankful for come Turkey Day. The Warehouse Theatre, 37

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GREENVILLE OPEN STUDIOS

Ever wanted to peek behind the scenes into your favorite artist’s studio? This annual event is your chance. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Arts Council, the self-guided tour will feature more than 150 artists this year, all located within a 15-mile radius of downtown Greenville (including Easley, Greer, Travelers Rest, and Simpsonville). Take advantage of

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The International Ballet’s annual mixed repertoire dance program celebrates the fall season with classical and contemporary works.

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this rare chance to chat with the artists in their studios—and maybe purchase a piece of art or two.

Various locations. Sat, 10am–6pm; Sun, noon–6pm. Free. (864) 467-3132, greenvillearts.com/ greenville-open-studios

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GREENVILLE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Music, food, friends, and great beer—there are few better combinations. Join the revelry at Fluor Field in the West End at the city’s 7th annual Craft Beer Festival. More than 100 different beers will be on tap from local, regional, and national brewers.

Serious about beer?

Be sure to enroll in the festival’s Beer College classes. The festival sells out early, so grab your tickets now. Guests must be at least 21 to attend.

Fluor Field, 945 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, noon–5pm. $55 (designated driver, $20). greenvillecraftbeerfestival.com

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L’AUTOMNE: A SEASONAL SHOWCASE OF CLASSICAL MOVEMENTS

International Ballet opens its 2019– 2020 season with a mixed repertoire performance, aptly titled L’Automne.

Showcasing both classical and contemporary pieces, professional dancer Sebastian Vinet will perform alongside International Ballet Company dancers. L’Automne will be accompanied by Georgia-based musician Kenneth Lamb.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 7:30pm. $35.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Experience the autumn spirit with the fall installation of Roper Mountain Science Center’s seasonal Second Saturday programs, the Fall Harvest Festival, replete with family-friendly activities in each of the center’s classrooms. Spot constellations in the observatory, or visit life in the early 1800s at the Living History Farm, among the center’s many opportunities for kids of all ages to learn and explore.

Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd, Greenville. Sat, 9am–3pm; last tickets sold 1:30pm. Adults and teens, $8; children (4-12), $7, free for children under 3, senior citizens, and military.

Free parking. (864) 355-8900, ropermountain.org

ENSEMBLE 12 SILKROAD Founded by Yo-Yo Ma, the

Silkroad Ensemble is composed of a diverse group of musicians hailing from more than 20 countries, allowing them to draw upon various cultural traditions through music.

Conceived of in 1998 as a reminder that unity supersedes division across nations, the group has since performed in more than 100 cities

in some 30 countries—catch their Greenville rendition this month.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, 7:30pm. $15-$55.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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ALICE COOPER

Iconic hard-rock band Alice Cooper presents an unmet degree of horror-themed theatricality in their performances—fake blood, guillotines, and electric chairs are common stage props. Renowned for the creation of shock-rock, Cooper and his troupe of talented musicians bring a dark drama to each performance, guaranteed to excite—if not startle—the audience.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 8pm. $65-$85.

(864) 467-3032, peacecenter.org

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Downtown’s iconic annual holiday rink returns for the winter season once again, giving skaters ample time to practice their triple axels. And in case you weren’t already in the holiday mood with all the festive decorations lining Main Street, hot chocolate and other seasonal treats will be available for purchase.

Village Green, 206 S Main St, Greenville. Mon–Thurs, 3pm–8pm; Fri, 3pm–10pm; Sat, 11am–10pm; Sun, 11am–8pm. $10. greenvillesc. gov/344/UCB-Ice-on-Main

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THE MAGNIFICENT MOZART

Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s much anticipated all-Mozart performance returns with a repertoire of three announced pieces, and one mystery encore. The production will feature GSO principal clarinetist Anthony Marotta in Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, alongside the Chamber Orchestra ensemble. This program is sure to mesmerize, as well as challenge audience members to name the unknown additional piece.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri–Sat, 8pm. Sun, 3pm. $46-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

The talented trio behind popular singles like “Blackwater” and “What a Fool Believes,” The Doobie Brothers take the Peace Center stage, bringing with them a legacy of number-one hits and four Grammy Awards. Their rugged approach to rock ’n’ roll comes laden with three-part harmonies and acoustic flai , delighting fans after nearly half a decade since their breakout album.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, 7:30pm. $75-$95.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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JOE BONAMASSA: THE GUITAR EVENT OF THE YEAR Nov 19th; Tues, 8pm. $72-$163.

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American blues-rock legend Joe Bonamassa showcases his serious guitar chops at this one-night performance in Greenville.

Considered one of the most skilled guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has redefined the blues rock genre. Performing alongside musical luminaries such as Eric Clapton and Ted Nugent—he also opened for B.B. King at the age of 12—Bonamassa is dedicated to his craft, committing himself to creating complex new music, which he shares with audiences during his extensive tours.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Tues, 8pm. $72-$163. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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THE 1975

Despite what their moniker suggests, Manchester, England’s four-person pop-rock band The 1975 is not a disco music tribute group.

Originally teenage bandmates, these

budding rockers signed a record deal and released their first album in 2013, landing them in the international spotlight. The band’s second album I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It reached number-one in the U.S. and the U.K. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Wed, 7:30pm. $39.50-$69.50. (864) 2413800, bonsecoursarena.com

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

What better way to embrace the Christmas spirit than listening to your favorite carols performed by one the most recognizable holiday artists of all time? Always a seasonal treat, Mannheim Steamroller comes to the Greenville stage having sold more than 31 million albums. Their powerful blend of new age and rock elements delivers an unforgettable performance that will have you fa-la-la-ing ’til New Years.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Sat, 4pm & 8pm. $55-$85. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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FOR KING & COUNTRY

Award-winning Australian Christian pop duo For King & Country explores themes of forgiveness, hope, and new beginnings in their three top-selling albums. Brothers and bandmates, these positive crooners not only sing about topics they value, their seamless harmonies have earned them multiple GMA Dove Awards, as

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well as several nominations for 2019’s Billboard Music Awards.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Sun, 6pm. $27-$213. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: A VERY POSTMODERN CHRISTMAS

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Musical collective Postmodern Jukebox transportss audiences back in time with their reworked Christmas tunes that evoke vintage music genres, especially the early twentieth-century forms of swing and jazz. While typically covering modern hits and converting them to older styles, the collective utilizes A Very Postmodern Christmas to capture the timelessness of holiday music. Paired with the nostalgia that Christmas melodies bring, this performance makes for a memorable evening.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tue, 7:30pm. $35-$65.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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DISNEY ON ICE: CELEBRATE MEMORIES

Figure skaters bring your favorite Disney tales to life in this heartwarming display of story and talent. The show features the regular cast of characters at Mickey Mouse’s side, complemented by Disney Princess segments, as well as scenes from Moana and Frozen. With seven total performances, there are multiple opportunities to catch this

family-friendly production.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Wed–Sun, performance times vary. $15. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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Downtown Greenville. Thurs, 7am–noon. 8K, $26; 5K, $24; Tot Trot, $10. (864) 313-0765, treesupstate.org

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A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS

Flat Rock Playhouse brings to their annual Christmas musical revue to the stage, presenting musical numbers ranging from classic carols to modern hits. Each year, dancers accompany the tunes with rousing displays from tap dancing to ballet.

This performance is sure to inspire merrymaking, and will having you humming holiday tunes all season long.

Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Wed–Sun, times vary. $18.25-$63.75.

(828) 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org

DISNEY ON ICE: CELEBRATE MEMORIES Nov 27th–Dec 1; Wed–Sun, performance times vary. $15.

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Take the family to see Mickey and friends as they skate their way into your heart, bringing cherished Disney stories to life.

CHARLIE 29–Dec 8 ABROWN CHRISTMAS

Celebrate the holidays with the Peanuts gang as this cherished Christmas classic comes to life on the Peace Center stage. When their friends seem caught up in the holiday rush, Linus and Charlie Brown make it their mission to remind the world what Christmas is truly all about.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 1:30 & 4:30pm, Sat, 10am & 1:30, Sun, 1:30 & 4:30pm. Adults, $28; children, $19.

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ascinated by the use of color and shapes as language, Dana Jones explores more than visual geometry.

The artist incorporates semaphores into her pieces, colored flag formations that direct the viewer beyond the frame. In Mixed Signals, now on view at Centre Stage, Jones’s work bridges abstraction and representation, with current pieces alluding to community: neighborhoods, yards, houses. Through her symbolic interpretations, Jones creates a language of her own.—Kathryn Norungolo Mixed Signals is currently on display at Centre Stage, 501 River Street, Greenville, open Tues–Fri, 2–6 p.m.

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(left to right): Dana Jones, Out Back, 2019. Acrylic, house paint & graphite on panel, 30” x 24”; Dana Jones, Flag, Untitled, 2019. Acrylic, house & spray paint, graphite on cardboard, 12” x 10”

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IT’S ALL ABOUT SAVING. HELP SAVE LIVES FOR YEARS TO COME ALL OVER THE UPSTATE. Make a monetary donation towards a Blood Connection Bloodmobile today.

Your donation will ensure blood donors can make theirs.

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CDS gave me...

We're celebrating our 20th year and need your support to go 20 more.

Photography by: Better Tie Photo and Video

Join our $20 for 20 months campaign to make a difference in the lives of the children here in our community.

CDServices.org | 864.331.1300 29 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601

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When a community comes together to heal a family, we all get better.

The Family Effect works to reduce addiction as a leading cause of family collapse and harm to children in South Carolina, in support of The Phoenix Center. Volunteer, donate, and learn more at www.familyeffect.org.

Join us in helping families heal.

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Children in SC foster care.

Every Child Deserves the Best.

Children are placed into foster care through no fault of their own.

Fostering Great Ideas works with children, families, and the community to improve the experience of foster care.

We strengthen relationships, restore families, and build community support.

Our work is possible through your generous donations. Help us reach more children in South Carolina:

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GENERATIONS GROUP WELCOMES YOUR SUPPORT We welcome and need your help in stopping the cycle of sexual abuse.

Please volunteer your time and give financially. Make plans to attend our annual luncheon on March 11, 2020 at the Greenville Convention Center.

REGISTER FOR OUR LUNCHEON

Bit.ly/2020GenerationsLuncheon GIVE VIA TEXT

text “donate “ to 864-713-1266 For more info about how you can be involved, Contact Scott Stephens at 864-243-5557 ext. 266 or email Scott@GenerationsGroup.com

GENERATIONS IS ONE OF A KIND. For over 28 years, Generations has provided the only program of its kind in South Carolina to over 900 families from all over the state. Boys as young as ten years old come to Generations scared and alone. Most have experienced abuse and/or severe trauma and out of anger and frustration, sadly, many continue the cycle of abuse. They come to us in need of hope and healing.

When they leave us, they leave transformed.

They break the cycle of abuse.

To learn more visit us at generationsgroup.com

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DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S?

You are not alone.

GAPS facilitates local support groups, provides exercise opportunities, and offers educational programs every month. We are an advocate for the people living with PD and their care partners. Our mission is to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s Disease.

See how we can support you:

gapsonline.org 864.905.2574 GAPS relys on the support and generosity of the local community to provide its programming. To see how you can help, visit our website or call the number above. We look forward to walking together to help the Parkinson’s community in the Upstate.

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Christmas with the Chorale

Sponsored by

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 – 7:30 PM MCALISTER AUDITORIUM, FURMAN UNIVERSITY Bingham Vick, Jr., Conductor and Artistic Director

One of the Upstate’s most popular and enjoyable holiday traditions is this Chorale concert of Christmas favorites. This year’s program will include the beautiful “Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten, along with traditional carols, an audience sing-along to the Chorale’s beloved “12 Days of Christmas”, and special guest high school choir, The High Point Academy Honors Concert Choir, directed by Chase McAbee.

For tickets call 864-467-3000 or visit www.greenvillechorale.com

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EDUCATE. ENRICH. EMPOWER. With over half a century serving this generous community, we feel immense gratitude for the gifts we've received in support of our mission. With your help, we've advanced the community through access to essential knowledge and skills for adults.

Join us in making a lasting investment in the Upstate.

55 Years

GIVE TODAY

CONSIDER MAKING A LIFE-CHANGING GIFT TODAY ACCEPTING PLANNED GIFTS, SECURITIES, AND OTHER CHARITABLE OPTIONS

225. S PLEASANTBURG DRIVE SUITE C-10 | GREENVILLE, SC 29615 | WWW.GREENVILLELITERACY.ORG | 864.467.3456

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RACHAEL DENHOLLANDER

GUEST SPEAKER

Rachael Denhollander is an attorney, advocate, author and educator who became known internationally as the first woman to file a police report and speak publicly against USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, one of the most prolific sexual abusers in recorded history. As a result of her activism, over 250 women came forward as survivors of Nassar’s abuse, leading to his life imprisonment.

Rachael has been recognized in both the Kentucky and Michigan legislatures for her advocacy and has been active in spearheading legislative reform at the state level. She was a panelist with a United Nations Peace Messenger Organization at the UN’s 62nd Commission on the Status of Women. She has appeared on numerous national television stations and regularly appears in national and international print media. Rachael’s book, What Is A Girl Worth?, the story of breaking the silence and exposing the truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics, was recently released.

RACHAEL DENHOLLANDER WHAT IS A GIRL WORTH?

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THE CASTELLANI FAMILY

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“WE’RE COLLEGE BOUND”

VISION To see every scholar to and through college.

MISSION To offer a quality, rigorous, and relevant educational program leading to college graduation and empowering underserved urban students to become productive, healthy, principled citizens in a changing society.

• Free public charter school serving grades K5 - 12th • A foundation of academic mastery, superior nutrition, and daily physical education • Award-winning extended day academic programs • Dual enrollment allowing seniors to earn high school and college transfer credits • Basketball, soccer, track, volleyball, and cheer

For more information or to schedule a tour, please visit

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W.I.S.H.

It takes caring community partners to create wishes for children battling critical illnesses.

Make-A-Wish and Gregory Pest Solutions are proud to introduce the W.I.S.H. Society honorees.

W.I.S.H. Society honors an elite selection of local women for the inspiring professional and philanthropic roles they play as Women Inspiring Strength and Hope. Utilizing their talents, compassion and leadership qualities, our eleven inaugural honorees in Upstate communities become true partners to Make-A-Wish as they raise funds to grant wishes to children with critical illnesses.

The honorees are bonded by a powerful experience and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children. Amongst the honorees, the woman who raises the most, granting additional wishes, is named the W.I.S.H. Society Woman of the Year.

W.I.S.H. is so much more than an acronym. It is a community - an ever growing network of amazing, inspiring local women. Society honorees benefit from networking with incredible, likeminded women. They inspire others to make a difference in the lives of wish children. A wish come true helps children feel stronger, more energetic, and more willing and able to battle their critical illness.

It is more than just a nice thing – its reach extends far beyond a single event, or moment in time. Wish kids, parents, medical professionals, volunteers, and others say that wish experiences can change the lives of everyone involved, forever.

Congratulations honorees for transforming lives, one wish at a time.

Sarah Gilley Residential Real Estate Agent Coldwell Banker Caine

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Sarah O’Dell Owner/Designer Dwell Chic

Shayla Wilson Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Engineer Michelin

Charla Tippin-Smith Owner Gifted Giver Consulting and Personal Shopping

Sherrie Turner Business Development Manager Sparks Industrial Service

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Congratulations

TO THE 2019 W.I.S.H. SOCIETY HONOREES

Dana Patterson Owner Cradled in Love Birth Services

Holly Bolling Teacher Greenville County Schools

Sherry Marlar Director of Human Resources Gregory Pest Solutions

Stephanie Sewell Senior Sales Representative, Diabetes Division Eli Lilly and Company

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Karina Mendieta Founder Greenville Events and Social Scene

Sara Gregory CEO Gregory Pest Solutions

scwishsociety.org | sc.wish.org For more information contact radkins@sc.wish.org

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Serving More Than Meals

Ernest, 92, and Betty, 63, are a father-daughter duo that live in an apartment with their two spunky cats. Betty spends her days as the full-time caretaker of her father Ernest.

After Ernest’s wife passed in 2004 and Betty’s husband passed in 2005, both quickly realized how important it was to have each other for support and moved in together.

In 2018, Betty suffered from a heart attack and suspected stroke that left her weak on one side of her body, and Ernest fought through a kidney infection and the implantation of a pacemaker. The duo’s health battles made preparing meals a strenuous task.

Ernest and Betty began receiving Meals on Wheels in August 2018 and both recall the sense of security felt knowing they wouldn’t have to worry about their next meal any longer. “It’s nice to get meals,” said Ernest, with a smile on his face. Through all of their challenges, Ernest and Betty remain positive each and every day, knowing that they will receive a hot, nutritious meal and daily check-in from a volunteer.

Ernest and Betty aren’t alone—each day, Meals on Wheels of Greenville relies on community support to combat food insecurity and loneliness in nearly 1,500 homebound individuals in our community.

You can provide more than meals, too.

Donate today at mealsonwheelsgreenville.org.

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DO YOU SEE WHAT WE SEE? From stigma and shame to support and understanding. From fear and despair to empathy and hope. This is what we at NAMI Greenville see as we change minds about mental illness. In this giving season, we ask you to please donate. You have the power to change a life- you just have to see it.

Change Your Mind About Mental Illness. To donate and learn about risk factors and warning signs, visit www.namigreenvillesc.org

Join us in the fight to bring hope and help to millions of Americans.

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Autism now impacts 1 in 59 children.

Autism …a lifetime of needs Project HOPE Foundation …a lifespan of services Your support …a life-changing investment SAVE THE DATE | EVENING OF HOPE GALA | MAY 2, 2020

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PEP is Proud to Present our 10th Annual

Partner of the Year Luncheon November 25, 12-1:30PM Greenville Convention Center

Tickets Now Available: $25

With Keynote Delivered by

Professor Derek W. Black Ernest F. Hollings Chair in Constitutional Law University of South Carolina School of Law Honoring

To purchase tickets please visit: bit.ly/tix19POY or call 864.233.4137

Information and data about K-12 public education in Greenville County and the state.

All in one place.

Stay informed.

Visit InformEdsc.org today.

A project of Public Education Partners.

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Some families only want one thing this holiday

TOGETHERNESS

Visit us today at 706 Grove Road, Greenville, SC 29605 | www.RMHC-Carolinas.org

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Roper Mountain

Our mission is to ignite the natural curiosity of all learners to explore and shape their world SERVING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS Memorable Field Trips

SERVING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Year-round

Real-world, hands-on, inquiry-based, experiential learning in science, social studies, and leadership on our 62-acre campus.

• Friday Starry Nights

• 400-600 elementary and middle school students learn at RMSC each school day (September - May) • Free to student classes from Greenville County’s public, private and home schools • Students from across 45 school districts in 23 South Carolina counties and 3 states visit annually

Summers • Butterfly Adventure • Summer Exploration Camps • Summer Planetarium Shows

Special Events • Second Saturdays • Seasonal Laser Shows in the Planetarium

Support these life-changing experiences by donating at RoperMountain.org

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Every day of the year, somewhere in our community, tough breaks happen to honest folks.

Evictions happen to families with babies.

Initiations happen to kids who don’t know better.

Lay-offs happen to single parents.

Abuse happens to the defenseless.

Empty bank accounts happen to hungry people.

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good people H APPE N TO

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Orth paedic care for kids.

Why Choose Us Experience Home to the largest team of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in the Carolinas, with over 150 years combined experience.

Award Winning Repeated recognition for outstanding Patient Experience by Press Ganey and recipient of the CertiďŹ ed Zero Harm Award for patient safety by the South Carolina Hospital Association.

From Routine to Rare Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville specializes in over 85 different pediatric orthopaedic conditions, from sprains to scoliosis.

To make a donation visit: greenvilleshrinershospital.org or call 864.255.7850

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“I LIKE IT THAT WE’RE ALL SUPERHEROES. I LIKE BEING THAT SUPERHERO AND BEING ABLE TO SEE OUR ABILITIES AND OUR POWERS THAT WE HAVE DESPITE OUR DISABILITIES OR OUR WEAKNESSES.” —Angela, Vocational Specialist, Thrive Upstate Head and Spinal Cord Injury Center The Warehouse Theatre Education and Community Engagement Programs annually inspire over 7,000 participants in 144 classrooms at 110 schools, and through 12 community partnerships.

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FAMILIES

Thanks to Y supporters...

The Y helps thousands of families become healthier in spirit, mind, and body

The Y keeps hundreds of kids engaged and safe after school and over the summer The Y provides life-saving water safety and swim lessons to thousands of children The Y teaches thousands of kids the joy of playing sports all year long

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE Y!

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Mark Your Calendars

Open

Greenville

Studios 158 Artists 102 Locations 1 Weekend Greenville Open Studios allows you to experience the life of local artists at work in their studios for one full weekend, November 9 – 10.

This free, self-guided tour is a unique experience to engage with our community’s incredible talent, learn about artistic processes, enhance or begin your art collection and become inspired.

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FAMILIES

Thanks to Y supporters...

The Y helps thousands of families become healthier in spirit, mind, and body

The Y keeps hundreds of kids engaged and safe after school and over the summer The Y provides life-saving water safety and swim lessons to thousands of children The Y teaches thousands of kids the joy of playing sports all year long

BECOME A SUPPORTER OF THE Y!

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Weekend hours:

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Sunday, November 10 | Noon – 6 p.m.

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