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MOUNTAIN MADE

Now more than ever, we are looking to the outdoors for refuge, and this Western North Carolina resident lets us in on hidden gems just beyond our backyard. by melissa reardon

“Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest (named for the poet and World War I hero) holds one of the largest stands of oldgrowth trees in the eastern United States.

Below the soaring trees are ferns, mosses, earthy fungus, fog, and wildflowers that add to the sensory experience of this enchanted forest.”

Cover: A bird’s-eye view of the sublime Linville Gorge, which is called the Grand Canyon of the East; photograph by Kelly vanDellen Right: Little Santeetlah Creek in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, which features oldgrowth trees more than 100 feet tall

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Precious few things are better than local produce, and farmers markets are opening this month to share the wealth.

by M. linda lee

“Beauty is found in the rhythm of the seasons, and we are meant to have seasons.”

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Right: Bok choy from the Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery Photograph by Paul Mehaffey

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Dafuskie Island Jane Wilson offers a road lessFreeman’s floral artwork graces our traveled, full of insightful history, local buildings; artistic culture, and Maranda Willams rich wildlife. has amplified the Travelers Rest Farmers Market; Professor Rocky Nation spearheads Carolina Wilderness Renewal; the SC Master Gardener Progam ensures horticultural knowledge across the Upstate.

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Grab a pair of binoculars and try a new quarantine hobby: birdwatching; The Cliffs’ new director of outdoor pursuits, Brianna Hirsch, lives a life of adventure.

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Editor’s Letter Hiking in the Green River Game Lands, March 2020

Photograph by Kim McMillin

Being in nature is essential, instinctive, and necessary for our overall wellness.

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That’s why we’ve dedicated our Outdoors Issue to getting out. We’re lucky to live in an area of natural beauty and ecological diversity. I took these wonders for granted growing up in the Upstate. Now, thankfully I understand the gift of being in the backyard of the mountains, with the coast only a three-hour jaunt away.

For a comprehensive guide to the natural nooks, crannies, and the stuff in between, we’ve turned to writer and Western North Carolina resident, Melissa Reardon. As the parks begin to open and travel becomes more accessible, hopping on highways 25 and 276 is the primo weekend plan, either with a destination in mind—turn to page 72 for Melissa’s picks—or allowing the road to lead where it will. Simplicity is paramount these days, and it seems to go hand-in-hand with summer’s start.

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In many respects, this issue is also an ode to the sweetness of June, when we relish time in the garden, at the farmers market, in the backyard, even. We highlight the artwork of Jean Wilson Freeman, whose vibrant botanical murals and works on paper evoke the life cycle of bud and bloom. Professor Rocky Nation leads nature walks through his organization, Carolina Wilderness Renewal, which promotes the benefits of the Japanese ritual, forest bathing. Kathryn Davé offers a beautiful recipe for grilled peppers, along with a few standout, thirstquenching beers to beat the heat.

As we’re all wrapping our minds around the unfolding of these last few weeks, novelist Ashley Warlick muses on how the pandemic has altered her sense of time and how to think forward in this new normal.

We’re all in the river, some going fast, others more slowly, some stuck at the moment—but the current moves without pause. We can buck against it, or let the water take us where it will. In nature’s serenity, I’ll be going with the flow.

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Anne Goldthwaite, 1869-1944 The Green Parrot, circa 1910

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ART FOR GREENVILLE Anne Goldthwaite: Modern Woman

Over the past three decades the Museum’s annual fund-raising campaign, Art for Greenville, has supported the purchase of scores of important works by America’s greatest artists. While operational support from Greenville County taxpayers ensures accessibility and free admission for all, the art collection depends on donors like you and your continuing generosity.

Your commitment to the GCMA and support of its collections allows us to bring art to life for a wide range of Upstate audiences, including children and seniors. Please help us continue to grow this extraordinary educational and cultural asset—a world-class collection that’s right at home in Greenville. To learn more or to make a gift, visit gcma.org.

Anne Goldthwaite,1869-1944 Interlude, circa 1925

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WHAT DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO EXPERIENCING THIS SUMMER?

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“AN EVENING PICNIC WATCHING THE SUNSET WHILE SAMPLING GREAT WINE AT OVERMOUNTAIN VINEYARDS. I AM ALREADY MENTALLY PREPARING THE MENU FOR MY PIQUE-NIQUE À LA FRANCAISE, BECAUSE THAT IS THE STYLE OF PICNIC I LOVE.”

Kathryn Davé Ruta Fox M. Linda Lee Steven Tingle Stephanie Trotter Jac Valitchka Ashley Warlick

“WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I ARE REALLY CRAVING ESCAPE, WE HOP IN THE CAR AND HEAD UP 25, AND DEFINITELY STOP BY ONE OF THE BERRY OR PEACH STANDS ON THE WAY. WE THEN TAKE 11 TO 276 TOWARD THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOUNTAIN ROADS. YOU CAN STOP AT MULTIPLE PLACES TO GET OUT AND PUT YOUR FEET IN THE WATER, AND IT’S MOSTLY SHADED SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE HEAT.

—abby moore keith

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Beth Brown Ables, Ronnie Musselwhite, Melissa Reardon & Charlotte Ward

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS, ILLUSTRATORS & DESIGNERS

Robin Batina-Lewis, Will Crooks, Jivan Davé, Karen Schipper, Rob Travis & Kelly vanDellen Andrew Huang

EDITOR-AT-LARGE “THE PLACE I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING IS THE OUTDOOR TERRACE AT OVERMOUNTAIN VINEYARDS. FRANK LILLY AND HIS DAUGHTER, SOFIA, DO NICE FRENCH-STYLE WINES AND GROW BLUEBERRIES ON THEIR ACREAGE. THE TERRACE OVERLOOKS A HILL OF VINES.”

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“THE BELOVED PLACE I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK TO IS THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY AND THE TRAILS AROUND SHINING ROCK AND BLACK BALSAM. THE SOLITARY HIKE AS A JOURNEY INWARD IS MUCH-NEEDED RIGHT NOW.”

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“I CANNOT WAIT TO GO HIKING AND CAMPING ON ROAN MOUNTAIN THIS YEAR. IT’S A MOUNTAIN RANGE ON THE BORDER OF NC/ TN THAT’S PART OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL. THE MOUNTAINS ARE BALDS, AND BECAUSE IT’S A SUPER-HIGH ELEVATION, YOU HAVE THE MOST AMAZING 360-DEGREE VIEWS.”

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May 25 - June 30

Art Goes Viral is a virtual exhibit created in response to the COVID-19 crisis for Greenville’s local artists and arts community. The online gallery features newly-created works inspired by COVID-19, and will be displayed on MAC’s website through June 30, 2020. All artwork is for sale and purchases go directly to the artists.

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THE LIST THE MONTH’S MUST-DOS

SIERRA HULL: CORONA CONCERT SERIES Amazingly accomplished for her 28 years, Sierra Hull made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry at age 10, and performed at Carnegie Hall two years later. Under the stars at the TD Stage, the virtuoso mandolinist from Tennessee will regale Greenville audiences with cuts from her newest album, 25 Trips, which builds on her bluegrass roots and takes off into new musical territory.

Peace Center TD Stage, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

Sat, June 20, 7:30pm. Lawn seats, $25; Genevieve’s, $45.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org Editor’s Note: Some events may have been canceled since our press deadline.

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HAMMERED STACK BANGLES: MAKE + SIP CLASS

If smooth jazz stylings and chef-curated brunch fare are your cup of tea, make reservations for this Sunday brunch at Topsoil.

You can’t beat Chef Adam Cooke’s wizardry with such dishes as carrot pancakes and thick-cut bacon, or a bowl of local grits, which pair perfectly with the original compositions of members of the Greenville Jazz Collective, a nonprofit founded to foster appreciation of the jazz genre.

Join this fun class and bang out your frustrations by hammering out metal bangles from your choice of raw silver or gold-filled wire. In addition to going home with a set of three lovely bangles, you’ll learn some basic metalsmithing techniques. Participants are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy during the class.

First performed in Paris in 1841, this ballet masterwork is interpreted here by the International Ballet. In the tragic love story, Giselle falls for Albrecht, a nobleman masquerading as a villager. When she discovers his real identity and that he is engaged to another woman, her grief ultimately kills her.

At Giselle’s grave, Albrecht is surrounded by vengeful ghost maidens called Wilis, who make him dance until he drops.

Gunter Theater at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Mon–Tues, June 8–9, 7pm. $45.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

Photographs (left to right) by Paul Mehaffey; courtesy of Make Made Jewelry; photograph by Karl Trump

Topsoil Kitchen & Market, 13 S Main St, Travelers Rest.

Sun, June 7, 9am–3pm (live jazz from 10am–2pm).

(864) 610-2281, topsoilrestaurant.com

Make Made Jewelry, 241 N Main St, Ste C, Greenville.

Thurs, June 11, 6–9pm. $65. (864) 412-8087, makemadejewelry.com

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POTTED POTTER Whether or not you’ve read any of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, this zany show will certainly amuse. An irreverent romp through all seven books in 70 hilarious minutes, the Potter parody stars Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner (aka Dan and Jeff). The magic of Hogwarts energizes the Peace Center stage, complete with crazy costumes, preposterous props, silly songs, and a real-life game of Quidditch.

Photograph courtesy of the Peace Center

Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. June 12–14. Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm & 6:30pm. $55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

GREENVILLE ZOO FACEBOOK LIVE KEEPER CHECK-IN Missing all your favorite critters at the zoo?

Even if you can’t visit them in person, you can check in with the zookeepers on Facebook every weekday for live updates about the zoo’s animals. Recent videos have focused on the zoo’s beloved giraffes, including two-year-old, Kiden, who will be moving to the Oregon Zoo in Portland early this summer.

Greenville Zoo online. Thru June 30. Mon–Fri, 2:30pm.

Free. facebook.com/pg/greenvillezoo/posts

TAPAS & TINIS Couldn’t we all use a good dance party about now to work out that cabin fever? Count on Euphoria to come to the rescue, with a summer pre-celebration of the four-day September festival. You’ll be noshing on bites crafted by Performance Food Service, and sipping on specialty cocktails shaken up by Zen, but it’ll be hard to stand still as Java rocks the house with a range of tunes from Motown to hip-hop.

Zen, 924 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, July 10, 7–10pm. $60. euphoriagreenville.com

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UPSTATE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: LOVE’S LABOR LOST

z Raise your hand if you believe the King of Navarre and his three buddies can swear off women for three years in favor of study and fasting. The premise, albeit dubious, infuses this outdoor production of Love’s Labor Lost. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, and settle back on the grass in Falls Park for the Warehouse Theatre’s annual Shakespeare Festival. Be sure to arrive early to stake out a good spot.

Falls Park, S Main St, Greenville. July 9–Aug 2. Thurs–Sun, 7pm. Free. (864) 235-6948, thewarehousetheatre.com

AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO

CHRIS TUCKER: LIVE IN CONCERT

z You might recognize actor and comedian Chris Tucker from the 2013 Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook, or maybe you remember him as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour films with Jackie Chan.

His movie and TV roles are too numerous to mention, but rest assured you’ll leave in high spirits after a night of laughing at his sidesplitting comedy.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

Fri, July 31, 8pm. $45-$75. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

Quilt by Cheryl Brickey, titled “Pop Rocks”

z You can’t beat an alfresco summer concert, and this one will leave you awestruck at the music Hawaiian-born Jake Shimabukuro can coax from the four strings of a ukulele. With albums like Gently Weeps and Peace Love Ukulele topping the Billboard World Music Charts, this natural entertainer, who’s been dubbed “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” is as hot as a July night in Greenville.

TD Stage at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Wed, July 22, 7:30pm. Lawn, $30; Genevieve’s, $50. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

Modern Design Lab Quilt Invitational Organized by the Modern Design Lab, a group of Upstate quilters founded to explore design, fabric, and quilting techniques, this exhibit at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts will showcase six local quilters and six guest quilters from outside of South Carolina. Featured quilts apply modern design concepts to traditional techniques through the artists’ bold use of color, contrast, alternate grid work, and improvisational piecing.

Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St, Greenville. June 5–July 29. Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm; Sat, 11am–3pm. Free. (864) 735-3948, artcentergreenville.org

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The mountain-top wedding of JESSICA SNYDER & JACOB JOHNSON included a pink twist.

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JESSICA SNYDER & JACOB JOHNSON MAY 31, 2019

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After four-and-a-half years of dating, the couple was on a spontaneous day trip to Mentone, Alabama, where they were going to see the view from the top of DeSoto Falls.

While they sat at lunch, Jacob knew that the timing was perfect, and after their hike with his grandmother’s ring in hand, he asked Jessica to marry him. Fast forward to their

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wedding ceremony at the Glassy Mountain Chapel, where every detail was heartfelt. Jessica’s father underwent knee surgery to be able to walk his daughter down the aisle, in a pink wedding gown she and her best friend designed and stitched themselves, and Jacob’s dad performed the ceremony. The couple now lives in Travelers Rest, where Jessica is a professor of costume design at Anderson University, and Jacob is a guitarist.—Kathryn Norungolo

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CALLIE GETTYS & DAVIS PERKINS DECEMBER 7, 2019 Davis’s dad-joke opener on his dating profile caught Callie’s attention immediately. His sense of humor proved to be a boon, because after the couple had their first date at Grill Marks, they were together for another four years before taking the next step. Years before the proposal, Callie and Davis had spent time in Falls Park discussing what they wanted their future to look like. On a stroll through the same area, Davis got down on one knee to ask Callie to marry him. The ceremony and reception were held at Huguenot Loft in downtown Greenville, where Callie wore a Martina Liana gown from the White Magnolia. The husband of her first cousin performed the ceremony, a special touch as Callie was the flower girl in their wedding twenty years earlier. DJ Groove and Good Life Catering kept the guests and wedding party full and dancing into the night. The couple lives in Mauldin, where Callie works as an internal auditor, and Davis as a product line manager.—KN

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Devon and Mitchell met at Clemson, where they both were bioengineering majors and dated for six years before Mitchell proposed. In the days leading up to the proposal, with the couple living in New Orleans, Mitchell kept surprising Devon with appointments to get pampered. He waited until their usual monthly date of a Broadway show and beignets to propose on the Moonwalk in front of St. Louis Cathedral. The couple celebrated their special day at the enchanting Glassy Mountain Chapel at The Cliffs at Glassy. Devon and Mitchell’s campus minister officiated the ceremony, and with the saying in her head “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a penny in your shoe,” Devon included the same penny as her mother had worn in one of her shoes. After the wedding, Mitchell returned to New Orleans to finish his PhD, while Devon moved to New York to begin her job as a medical writer (and where she eagerly awaits Mitchell to join her).

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met Dan at the top of the aisle in a Lillian West gown from The Poinsett Bride. The couple’s ceremony and reception was a nod to Dan’s Spanish heritage, complete with tapas, sangria, Latin music, and salsa dancing. The pair has settled down in Simpsonville.—KN

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KATIE CLARK & JOSEPH DUDDING OCTOBER 12, 2019 It seemed Katie and Joseph were destined from the start, as they not only matched on one dating site but two. After a day of texts, Katie invited Joseph over for dinner, and they talked into the night. The couple faced a challenge of distance, but decided to be in South Carolina together to give their relationship a true chance. After eight months, Joseph planned a proposal that surprised Katie and left her speechless. Their families from Michigan and Tennessee were there, which made the night even more special. The ceremony was at Furman’s Daniel Chapel, and Katie wore a gown from The White Magnolia. Afterwards, the couple danced the night away with their dog, Willa Mae. The two reside in Greenville and are excited about their future.—MG

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KAREN ROUTHIER & ZACHARY HAWKS DECEMBER 7, 2019

Just before starting their college careers at Clemson, Karen and Zach met at an undergrad research program, where they studied under the same professor. Once they started classes, the pair remained friends until their junior year, when they realized there was something more. Nearly three years later on an afternoon hike, Karen and Zach reached the overlook of the Rocky Bald in the Nine Times Preserve for lunch, and over dessert Zach took out a ring and proposed. In a ceremony at The Stables at Forevermore Farms, they showcased both their love and adventures together. Each table at the reception featured a different place the couple had visited, and their seating chart was outlined on a map. Guests buzzed all evening with homemade beer and wine. The pair currently resides in Greenville, but Karen will soon start her residency as a medical student, while Zach works as a software engineer.—KN

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KEATON VIRGINIA STROUD & SAMUEL EGAN ROGERS NOVEMBER 9, 2019 While both were keeping warm at Jack and Diane’s piano bar on a snowy evening in 2017, Keaton and Samuel met for the first time. He had caught Keaton’s eye, and her friend told Samuel that Keaton thought he was cute.

This sparked the conversation and their relationship. The two dated for about two years before Sam proposed. He asked her to go on a drive in their PJs, with doughnuts in the car, to enjoy sunrise at Pretty Place, where he popped the question. The special day was celebrated at First Presbyterian Church of Greenwood, in the town where Keaton grew up and the church where her parents were married. Their wedding was a part-modern and part-classical affair that began with Southern elegance and turned into a contemporary, confetti-filled dance party complete with disco dancers. All the details were thoughtfully chosen from the church to the disco ball at the reception, a perfect blend of Keaton’s city life and hometown roots. The couple now lives in Greenville and still remembers the shock on their guests’ faces when they saw the disco ball.—MG

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GINNY TORREY & GENO BERCHIATTI SEPTEMBER 7, 2019 Ginny and Geno first met while at Sierra Nevada Brewery. While Ginny lived in Asheville and Geno in Greenville, they began long-distance dating for almost a year, but Geno wanted to close the gap. He proposed after they enjoyed a concert in downtown Greenville on a chilly December evening, just before Christmas. Music and breweries are not all they enjoy; Geno has his pilot’s license and a Cirrus plane, which created the perfect opportunity for beautiful pictures that were unique to them. The big day was held in downtown Greenville at Larkin’s Courtyard. Leaving their long-distance relationship in the past, the couple now lives together in Greenville. Geno owns LPL Personal Financial Advisor, and Ginny travels back and forth from Asheville while working in the construction industry.—MG

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A botanical mural inspired artist Jean Wilson Freeman’s (left) vibrant flower art.

FLOWER CHILD ARTIST JEAN WILSON FREEMAN DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM NATURE’S JOYFUL RESILIENCE

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lowers find their way to the light. Up through concrete, next to busy interstates, in patches of weeds—they grow. And in the same way that flowers are drawn to the sun, artist Jean Wilson Freeman is drawn to flowers.

Their joyful resilience has been a magnet, pulling her first to a love of gardening and later to botanical art. “I love the seasonal pattern of things you can depend on coming back every year, the relentless survival nature of flowers that grow up out of cracks and concrete,” Freeman says.

But before she started drawing flowers, she painted walls. A Furman graduate, Freeman taught art to schoolchildren for five years and then began painting walls and furniture part-time. In the ’90s, she partnered with local decorators to paint custom alternatives to high-end wallpaper for their clients, making a successful career out of it for 20 years. Her canvas—and her eventual career— expanded dramatically in 2016 when Freeman was asked to paint her first mural on Greenville’s Stone Avenue. The mural was commissioned by the Stone Mural Project, an effort founded by neighborhood residents Stephanie Burnette and Freeman to beautify the street through public art.

Set against a gray-blue background, Freeman’s “midnight garden” concept paid tribute to the United Building’s midcentury-modern architecture with a poppy, modern floral landscape. “That mural was an epiphany moment for me.

I decided, ‘I’m just going to work on flowers because that’s what I’m interested in,” says Freeman. Leaving walls largely behind, Freeman retreated to her lightfilled home studio to draw flowers. Over time, her style evolved organically as her botanicals began to look less “mid-mod and funky” and more realistic.

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Most of Freeman’s works are graphite drawings on paper, often layered with watercolor, pastel, ink, or crayon. Organic and energetic, her botanicals capture the tension between nature’s ephemeral fragility and spirited life. Other elements of the natural world—clouds, trees, butterflies—have found a place in Freeman’s body of work, but flowers remain her primary focus as she paints her way through the year. “I paint very seasonally. When it’s January, I’m going to be painting quince, and when it’s February, I’m looking at forsythia and camellias and so on,” she explains.

Freeman brings those seasonal rhythms—and the art they produce—to a tiny pop-up shop called Wilson Girls, where she and her sister Cathleen Wilson Seay offer curated home décor, vintage finds, and art in special sales a few times a year. “It’s fantastic to have a place to sell my art where I have total creative control over how it’s presented,” says Freeman. “Even though I’m not a decorator, I’ve always been interested in interiors and how a home feels. At Wilson Girls, I get to construct how I think my work might fit into that.” Like nature itself, life comes full circle: Freeman’s artistic journey began with walls, and now fills walls with joy.

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He established Carolina Wilderness Renewal based on that guiding principal.

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s he sat with newspaper in hand, Rocky Nation was overcome by a strange affliction.

“I could read the words but nothing made sense,” says the 50-year-old college professor. “It was as if my brain had shut down.” When a bewildered Nation struggled to articulate himself, his wife, Karon, immediately drove him to their local hospital in Seneca.

Tests revealed nothing physiological, and the father-of-three quickly returned to full cognizance. But a neurologist offered a possible cause:

“I had not stopped to process my grief,” Nation admits. “I realized I had to rethink how I dealt with stress. Instead of thinking, ‘I should be able to do this,’ I had to figure out my personality and my boundaries.”

Getting outside is natural for stress relief, as Rocky Nation found first-hand.

He established Carolina Wilderness Renewal based on that guiding principal.

transient global amnesia, a disorder that manifests as temporary memory loss and can be triggered by stressors such as adversity or burnout.

For Nation, who had been attempting to plow through life and a heavy workload while reeling from the deaths of his father, a close friend, and a work colleague, it was a wake-up call. “I had not stopped to process my grief,” he admits, five years later. “I realized I had to rethink how I dealt with stress.

Instead of thinking, ‘I should be able to do this,’ I had to figure out my personality and my boundaries.”

Nation’s search for stress reduction included counseling and meditation. He developed an interest in Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese mindfulness practice known as forest bathing, achieved as you open your senses to the natural world.

Throughout his life, Nation had instinctively turned to nature for silence and solitude. His rejuvenating outings to hike or be alone spawned an idea. The average American spends 90 percent of time indoors, yet being outside in nature can reduce stress and improve feelings of well-being.

“It occurred to me that we have a subset of people who are especially vulnerable to stress and anxiety,” he says. “Those in professions like education, healthcare, public service, and the military. These individuals have a double dose of stress as they take on the stresses of those they serve on top of their own . . . a major contributor to compassion fatigue and burnout. I wanted to invest my time and energy in something to help.”

Last year, Nation conducted research with his students at Anderson University discovering quantifiable improvements in heart-rate and blood-pressure readings when subjects spent time in nature. He sought a qualification as a mindfulness-based ecotherapy facilitator and created Carolina Wilderness Renewal, an organization offering programs, outings, and retreats to impart mindfulness in nature with the goal of stress relief and burnout prevention. He partnered with licensed professional counselor Jeanne Malmgren, who uses eco-therapy as a healing approach.

Prior to the pandemic, they led a full-day retreat at Devils Fork State Park for doctors in a family-medicine residency and half-day outings at South Carolina Botanical Garden in Clemson and the Rensing Center in Pickens.

As the world navigates the age of coronavirus, it is clear many first responders are being pushed to the brink. When we come out on the other side, Nation hopes to be able to help with the trauma and is in the process of registering CWR as a nonprofit. “Nobody is immune to adversity,” he says. “It is part of being alive. The key is not to avoid it but to learn to be resilient, handle stress, and bounce back. Being outdoors, getting back to our roots, and connecting with nature is a key part of that.”

For more on Carolina Wilderness Renewal, go to carolinawildernessrenewal.org.

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MARKET MUSE MARANDA WILLIAMS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKET, HAS YOUTH ON HER SIDE by beth Brown Ables • photograph by Paul mehaffey

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ecently, Maranda Williams, the executive director of the Travelers Rest Farmers Market, and I shared breakfast at a distance. At 27 years old, she’s taken the market (alongside a board of directors and a throng of volunteers, she’s quick to note) and transformed a simple gathering of farmers into a destination. The TR market boasts live music, weekly children’s activities, and its annual Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off in July (with more than 650 tickets sold last summer). For some, a job is just a job. For Maranda, it’s obvious that this is her higher calling. (In the midst of our chat, she read me a Wendell Berry poem.)

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What did you want to be when you grew up? I’m that weirdo that never had that dream. I guess when I was a little kid I wanted to be a vet for like five minutes? But nothing really like: This is what I’m going to do, this is where I’m going to be. So when I went to college [at Clemson], I chose communications because it was in the same college as the [undeclared majors]. I thought, I might as well stay here; this major is flexible enough that I can do something with it no matter what.

What do you think makes you particularly qualified for this role? I really like to figure out what gets people amped up, what makes them excited about life. If I had my particular ‘thing’ I wanted to do, I think it would get in the way of what I do at the market. I need to be a blank slate. I’m there to translate, to connect, and support. I don’t want to be the main thing.

As executive director of the Travelers Rest Farmers Market, Maranda Williams has used her considerable communications skills to make the market a beloved part of locals’ Saturday mornings.

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Tell us how you got involved with the TR farmers market.

I began working at Tandem (a creperie and coffeehouse in Travelers Rest) part-time because my roommate’s sister owned it. After coming out of school just wondering who I am, it was such a soft place to land. So, what started as a transitional place became a rubber-hitting-the-road moment in terms of my communications background.

I learned to read people, to ask specific questions like, ‘What are you excited about today?’ or ‘What’s been the best part of your morning?’ On an average Tuesday at work, the (now former) director of the market walked in, and I sort of fan-girled. But the next week, she came in and told me they’d just received a grant to offer SNAP at the market. They needed someone to champion that in the community and head up that program, and she asked if I was interested. Three directors later, here we are. The perfect job for me that I never knew to even dream of!

Why is local food important, maybe now more than ever?

I think this pandemic has shown us how fragile our food system is. We need all of it: the corporate level, the local level, the institutions, the local gardens. Many big corporate farms are going under because they don’t have the supply chains. Our importing is going to be majorly shut off, and I think that’s going to be a rude awakening when we realize that the strawberries we’re getting in January come from Chile. We can’t afford to have the hoarding that is happening, and this puts more pressure on our local meat farmers. I hope this helps people get creative with their food choices, maybe have a few nights off from meat, maybe eat a little more plant-based.

“People have trusted us since 1872 to provide the best care and quality in the Upstate. We have been here through the ebbs and flows, the peaks and valleys in the lives of our community.

We continue to be here for you today.”

Now also providing easy, convenient, and quick web and phone pre-planning consultations.

List some highlights of the TR market that set it apart from others. This may just be the masochist in me, but I love the limitations the market imposes on us. We are limited to our region, our season, and the people of this specific place. So much of our lives is lived on a global platform, so to have this little snapshot of this place and this particular season is really special. When we try to make it limitless, it makes it so sterile. Beauty is found in the rhythm of the seasons, and we are meant to have seasons.

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TB • EXPERIENCE Clemson University’s SC Master Gardener Program turns gardening enthusiasts into volunteer educators.

READY TO GROW SOUTH CAROLINA’S MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM SPREADS A WEALTH OF GARDENING KNOWLEDGE

by Kathryn Davé • illustration by Karen Schipper

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f you’ve ever blown a fuzzy dandelion bloom and watched the tiny seeds float away to land elsewhere, you know how the master gardener program is intended to function. “Master gardeners are a little like missionaries,” jokes Drew Jeffers, the Spartanburg County master gardener coordinator. “They’re trained to go out and share gardening knowledge in their own communities.”

Born in 1972, the master gardener program is a national volunteer-training effort designed to help county extension agents share more horticulture information with more people in the community. South Carolina’s version of the program launched in 1981 through a partnership with Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service and operates throughout the state and online.

Master gardeners undergo 40 hours of intensive horticultural education and training, followed by 40 hours of educational service in order to be certified— along with a yearly commitment to more educational service to keep the certification current.

All those hours of educational service impact communities. “Master gardeners have the heart of a teacher,” explains Jeffers as he lists off various ways participants serve the community: teaching gardening groups at local libraries, working in community gardens or planting projects, teaching gardening classes, answering calls at the county extension agent’s office to provide on-demand gardening help, and more.

Under the guidance of individual county coordinators, master gardeners find unique ways to nurture growth where they live. In Spartanburg, Jeffers estimates

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that his master gardeners contributed $80,000 worth of volunteer hours to the community last year, including a mentorship program with Habitat for Humanity’s new homeowners. In Greenville, residents can make a small donation to the program and get a personalized yard assessment and advice from Greenville’s team of master gardeners.

That team of master gardeners? Definitely not the tea-sipping, retiree-only garden club of stereotypes. Jeffers has noticed a definite trend upward in young adults signing up to become master gardeners, and he anticipates that number continuing to grow with cultural interest in gardening rising. “Gardening takes us back to our roots,” says Jeffers. “And we’ve definitely had more calls about vegetable gardening and home-food growing since the pandemic.”

Taming nature to produce something edible or beautiful may be an ancient instinct, but the process doesn’t always come naturally. Grass withers, weeds run unchecked, flowers die. We have questions. We need answers. “The big problem the Master Gardeners Association solves is this: we’re here with research-based information about gardening when you need it,” says Jeffers.

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Escape • GET AWAY

In many respects, Daufuskie is like another country, having little semblance to the modern bustle of our times.

BEACH BEAUTY DAUF USK IE ISL A ND FEELS OUTSIDE OF TIME BUT A LSO DISTINCTLY PA RT OF IT

by Blair Knobel

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here’s a feeling to Daufuskie that lingers long after leaving. It’s like a portal to the past, a rare gem hidden in plain sight. I traveled to the island near Hilton Head almost two years ago, but its wild beauty, history, and peaceful coast keep calling.

To get there, I parked my car on Hilton Head to board a ferry. There are no bridges to the island, so boats and, now, helicopter service from airports in Savannah and Hilton Head are the only means of access. Already the trip feels like an adventure. In many respects, Daufuskie is like another country, having little semblance of the modern bustle of our times. There’s a general store for necessities, but the closest supermarket is on Hilton Head. There’s a seafood shack where you can get cold beer and fresh catch, a rum distillery, a handful of art studios, historic buildings, golf courses, Carolina Marsh Tacky horses, and pristine, near-empty beaches.

There are various worlds that coexist on the island: an a private called Haig Point that mirrors the manicured communities on Hilton Head; semi-private residential developments that fell into bankruptcy but are now being revitalized; and a land-beforetime wildness of dirt roads, dense coastal vegetation, and true quiet. These experiences don’t compete; rather, they exist symbiotically, which makes a visit so rewarding. I hopped in an electric golf cart, the main mode of transportation on the island, and began exploring.

Daufuskie is divided into five areas: Haig Point, Melrose, Oak Ridge, Bloody Point, and the historic district. Haig Point is the island’s exclusive residential community and golf club, with private homes, club

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amenities, award-winning golf courses, and an equestrian center. Now, Haig Point is renting its historic Strachan Mansion and the Haig Point Lighthouse, built in 1873, to the public for overnight stays.

Spanish colonists discovered the island in the sixteenth century. At the time, Native Americans inhabited the land, only 2.5 miles wide by 5 miles long. The Muskogee tribe named the island Daufuskie, meaning “sharp feather” or “land with a point,” in reference to its shape. The Spaniards introduced their Marsh Tacky horses, an intelligent and hearty breed that still roams there. Before the Civil War, Daufuskie harbored eleven plantations, but after the Union troops charged in, many owners fled, leaving their homes and slaves to root their Gullah traditions that exist today.

Staying on Daufuskie feels like traveling back in time.

Its historic structures are well preserved, including the First Union African Baptist Church, the Mary Fields School, where author Pat Conroy taught in the 1960s, the Brothers and Sisters Oyster Union Society Hall, two nineteenthcentury lighthouses, and the remains of tabby-built slave quarters. Today, the school is home to the island’s sole coffee shop, School Grounds Coffee and the art studio, Daufuskie Blues, where two women create beautiful indigo-dyed scarves and textiles.

Artists seem drawn to the island and have made their homes among the live oaks. Chase Allen left a promising corporate career to live in Daufuskie’s rural beauty. With a desire to work with his hands, he’s since created an awardwinning and lucrative business, designing and making sea sculptures at his Iron Fish Gallery. His wife, Rachel Allen, heads up the equestrian center at Haig Point, and offers 90-minute to 3-hour rides along the beach, as well as history tours on horseback.

Similarly, Tony Chase felt so at home on the island that he and his wife decided to stay. He opened Daufuskie Island Rum Company, where he distills a variety of rum and other spirits. On the day I visited, after my tour of the facility and complimentary tasting, a late-afternoon summer storm popped up. I listened to the drenching rain from the distillery’s porch, in view of a huge live oak cascading over a small pond. As the storm passed, a rainbow appeared in the rose-hued sky.

Like anything eclectic, Daufuskie attracts like-minded characters. The people of the island, no matter if they own a Haig Point home or live in a humble abode in the woods, seem to possess a particular code. Their key fits the lock to this place, and they give it its singular flavor. It isn’t for everybody. But for those who live here, it is their forever home. It’s hard to leave. And, for me, it’s a memory that will keep haunting until I go back again—and again.

(clockwise from top left) Haig Point’s historic lighthouse, built in 1873, is now open for overnight rentals; artist Chase Allen has grown a thriving business on the island, creating one-of-a-kind steel sea creatures at his Iron Fish Gallery; a morning view of the beach near the Melrose development.

STAY /// Strachan House and the Haig Point Lighthouse The island’s exclusive community, Haig Point, is now offering stays in its nineteenth-century properties next to Calibogue Sound. haigpoint.com

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/// Daufuskie Island Trail Rides & Historic Tour Take a romantic beach ride or tour Daufuskie’s historic landmarks on horseback; open to all levels of riders. daufuskietrailrides.com

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Sport • EXPLORE Our corner of the South offers a variety of bird species, including the northern cardinal, American goldfinch, the Carolina wren, and the cedar waxwing (left). Find great blue herons in local rivers and bald eagles soaring above our Upstate lakes.

FLIGHT OF FANCY BIR DWATCHING IS AS PLEASUR A BLE AS IT IS REWA R DING, IN LOCA L OR DISTA NT PL ACES

by Stephanie Trotter • photograph by Jerry Pasquarella

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o doubt about it, Jerry Pasquarella’s a twitcher. His friends know it, his employees know it, his neighbors know it. The 64-year-old is a hard-core birder, who will go to great lengths to spot a lifer—a species he’s never seen before. “There are those who look at birds, and those who look for birds,” shares the Eastside resident. “I look for birds. The bug hit me some 40 years ago when I first saw hawks migrating in Pennsylvania. There was a period my wife even called herself a birder widow because I was gone so much looking for birds.”

Arizona to find an elegant trogon. Mexico to spy a quetzal.

And then there was snowy Ontario to find his Holy Grail: the great grey owl. “That’s a story I’ll never forget!” he reveals. “My life list is 512. Those are just species in the U.S., not Europe. I’ve been just about everywhere, except Antarctica to see penguins, especially emperor penguins, and Iceland for gyrfalcons.

Hopefully, I’ll get to both.”

Jerry’s not alone in his passion for feathered flyers, or in the penguin’s case, waddlers. Each chirp, cackle, and call prompts

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“I walk in the woods a lot. The whole notion of bird-watching is therapeutic. It enriches your life.”

—Rudy Mancke some 47 million American birders to cock their head and reach for their bins—birder slang for binoculars. South Carolina is species-rich, with 424 that can be spotted across varied habitats.

“When we say mountains to the sea, we mean it,” says naturalist Rudy Mancke, co-host of SC-ETV’s NatureScene. “We have a lot of diversity in a really small space. I walk in the woods a lot. The whole notion of bird-watching is therapeutic. It enriches your life.”

The septuagenarian has witnessed the rise of high-tech tools to locate and identify birds, but still relies on his well-worn field guide. “There are apps on phones where you can record the bird calling, and the app will tell you what bird it is,” he explains.

“They’ll show breeding plumage, range, and nests with and without eggs. But I’m old-fashioned. I like my book.”

Common backyard visitors in the Upstate include the northern cardinal, American goldfinch, and the state bird, the Carolina wren. Great blue herons wade in local rivers and bald eagles soar above the lake. Advanced birders can spot scarlet tanagers, prothonotary warblers, rose-breasted grosbeak, and indigo buntings as they nest and migrate through the area.

“I encourage people to do it,” states Rudy. “It’s relaxing, and it’s a wonderful feeling to realize you’re a part of something bigger than yourself.” Jerry agrees, “Watching the behavior and antics of birds is simply enjoyable. Being in nature—pausing in it, sitting in it, discovering its wonders—brings a sense of calm and renewal.”

Sport • PEOPLE An intrepid sportswoman who has weathered hurricanes and a bout with cancer, Brianna Hirsch now shares her passion for the great outdoors as director of outdoor pursuits at The Cliffs.

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aradise turned to hell when Hurricane Irma came calling. Brianna Hirsch will never forget the sound.

“Before it happened, I couldn’t picture total devastation,” she explains. “I couldn’t imagine what 200-mile-an-hour winds would sound and look like. It was definitely one of the scariest days of my life.” She rode out the Cat-5 blaster inside Sir Richard Branson’s wine cellar on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. “We went outside in the still of the eye of the storm. There was almost nothing left, and we knew only half of it had passed—there was still more to come. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.”

Brianna had lived on Necker for several years while teaching water sports. Five harrowing days after Irma passed, rescue crews evacuated the instructor and the rest of the staff. The 27-year-old eventually landed in The Abacos, where she again worked with guests on the ocean . . . until Hurricane Dorian delivered a punch that left her reeling. “It was just as strong as Irma,” the adventurer recalls. “It had found my new little island and flattened it. Losing your job and friends that have become family, in a matter of a few hours—it’s life-changing.”

The native New Yorker is well-versed in unexpected change and challenge, if not simple survival. She was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma during her junior year of high school. For two years, she went head-to-head against the cancer with chemo, steroids, and stubbornness.

During her battle, Make-A-Wish sent her to Greece, where she discovered kiteboarding. “After two years of being out of control of everything that was happening to my body, here I was in control again,” she reveals. The sport became a passion she perfected in Spain, the Dominican Republic,

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and the Outer Banks. After she graduated from Salve Regina University, she went to Necker Island to share the exotic elixir of adrenaline and water.

Two record-breaking hurricanes later, she looked for a job inland. The outdoorswoman started as The Cliffs new director of outdoor pursuits in February. “The program is getting bigger,” she shares. “We want to take advantage of the environment and the natural area we are in.” From her office near the Beach Club at Keowee Springs, she’s getting more residents out on the lake to wakeboard, tube, and explore, while simultaneously leading hikes across the region. “We want to get people to do new things they didn’t know existed, or that they didn’t think to try. People would be surprised at how much they are capable of. From personal experience, I’ve seen how finding a new passion and a new sport can give you a different drive for life and help bring you back to life in so many ways.”

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A NA AV IL A DESIGNS SUSTA INA BLE ACCESSOR IES INSPIRED BY HER TROPICA L ROOTS

With wood harvested sustainably from her Colombian home, Ana Avila creates one-of-a-kind glasses and bracelets in Savannah, Georgia.

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

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riginally from Colombia and now making her home in Savannah, Georgia, designer Ana Avila has created the stylish ecological brand, ANA A. The woods used to craft her handmade bracelets and sunglasses are all sourced from Colombia, where they are removed from discarded bark and repurposed to create the original pieces of art in her collection. “I use classical tools and methods to carve and shape each piece,” Ana says, “allowing the wood to lead and determine the designs and shapes created.”

For more information, visit anaeyewear.com and @anartisana. ANA Eyewear will be available at the Makers Collective’s Summer Pop Up Shop, June 5–21: makerscollective.org/spring-pop-up-shop

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CHILD’S PLAY PRODOH, A GREEN V ILLE -BASED A PPA REL COMPA N Y, IS CONNECTING K IDS TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS

by Ronnie Musselwhite • photography by Chelsey Ashford

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icture, if you will, two fishermen sitting in a boat and deciding with a shake of their hands to form a startup venture that produces functional outdoor apparel for boys and girls. Although this might sound like an obscure lead-in to a yarn about “the one that got away,” it’s the actual, abbreviated narrative of how Greenville residents Evan Proffitt and DJ Doherty launched PRODOH, a lifestyleclothing company that caters to children and seeks to foster within them a love of the great outdoors.

“It’s not the sporting aspect that we’re primarily referring to when we say a love of the outdoors,” says Proffitt, who was born and raised in Greenville but spent his early years in Hilton Head. “It’s truly being outside. Fishing, boating, hunting, riding bikes—something great happens just by walking out your front door. Fresh air and no technology.

Outdoors equals freedom.”

That affinity for being in nature fueled the creative inspiration for PRODOH (the name is derived from the first three letters of each last name), the seeds of which were sown two months before that seminal day on a lake in 2009. It was then, after searching high and low for a fishing shirt for his son, that Doherty discovered there were no such garments to be found. Anywhere.

“Odds were that if we couldn’t find what we were looking for with the quality required to protect our children, we weren’t the only ones,” recounts Doherty, who was also born and raised in Greenville. “And if there wasn’t a good solution, why couldn’t we provide one? After talking through it several times in amazement about the empty niche, we realized that the lack of options was only for children—everyone else had focused on adult outdoor clothing. We saw a chance to share not just a clothing line, but what that clothing represents: promises, passion, perseverance and being present.”

After getting the go-ahead from their spouses, Proffitt and Doherty—neither of whom had ever designed a stitch of clothing—set their plan into action, and by 2011, they had prototypes for a fishing shirt and shorts in hand. Soon after, they ramped up production and secured their first retail partner, The Grey Goose in Greenville, before convincing their wives to take over the company and grow the business.

“In 2012, we distinctly remember the boys communicating to us that it was time for us to step up to the plate,” explains Stacey Doherty, who now oversees sales and customer service for PRODOH. “Thus began what we refer to as our ‘pavement era.’ Mell [Proffitt] and I literally hit the road most weekends,

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“Fishing, boating, hunting, riding bikes—something great happens just by walking out your front door.

Fresh air and no technology.

Outdoors equals freedom.”

—Evan Proffitt

Evan Proffitt and DJ Doherty hatched a plan in 2009 to launch PRODOH, a clothing company featuring boutique outdoorwear for childen. Now, their wives Mell Proffitt and Stacey Doherty run the business, with more than 200 retailers featuring the line, including permanent showrooms in Greenville, Atlanta, and Dallas with a strong online presence, as well.

going from store to store with our products, unannounced and, more times than not, unwelcomed. But we were lucky to pick up a few stores in the Carolinas, which gave us momentum going into our ‘market’ era.”

The first few years proved challenging. Working out of the attic at the Proffitts’ house, Stacey and Mell learned to navigate the complexities of projecting sales, managing supply chains, expanding the product line, and serving a growing customer base. But by 2014, Mell says PRODOH was “rocking and rolling,” having added sales reps and established partnerships with nearly 100 retailers throughout the Southeast. Later that year, the friends-turned-entrepreneurs moved out of the attic and into an office and showroom on Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville.

Today, PRODOH offers an extensive selection of seasonal apparel carried by more than 200 retailers. The company also has a burgeoning online business and permanent showrooms in Atlanta and Dallas, with hopes to eventually open stores in New England and on the West Coast.

Over time, the product line, which is designed locally and manufactured in Wellford, South Carolina, and China, has grown, as well. PRODOH now produces a robust array of children’s clothing and accessories (sizes 3m–14) in styles that Mell defines as “classic, effortless, functional,

understated, and comfortable.” The company has also added a limited but increasing number of women’s pieces and, in time, will introduce apparel for men, tweens, and teens, as well as accessories for the entire family.

To further capture and preserve the Southern spirit that characterizes the brand, PRODOH forged a partnership with local artist Marquin Campbell, who’s currently creating custom artwork for the spring and fall 2021 lines that incorporates painterly stripes and patterns. Rhem Galloway, a graphic designer and founder of Greenville-based marketing firm TODEM, has also provided artwork that lends itself to creative elements in the clothing, including the fish designs for T-shirts for past and upcoming seasons.

Looking ahead, both Stacey and Mell envision a time when their children, all of whom “took to outdoor life like a duck takes to water,” as Mell describes it, assume the reins of PRODOH. And, perhaps, they’ll pass along to their own sons and daughters a love of the outdoors and the tradition of getting out and active as a family. “Our kids grew this business with us from the ground up,” Stacey says. “They speak ‘PRODOH.’” It’s a language of legacy, a commitment to connectedness for generations to come.

To find a retailer that carries PRODOH or to order online, visit prodoh.com.

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TABLE TURNER MS. BEA REMINDS HOW TO BE A GR ACIOUS GUEST WHEN IN V ITED TO DINNER

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have been dreaming about future get-togethers with friends and family.

With more than ample time to scheme guest lists and every detail of several potential gatherings, I cannot wait to execute my plans.

A dinner party in someone’s home is my favorite social event.

Enjoying an evening, marked by conversational chatter and joyful laughter, spent lingering over food and drink in an intimate, private setting feeds my soul. Were it up to me alone, without constraints of pocketbook and calendar (or pandemic), I would host a dinner party twice a month, inviting friends old and new to place their elbows on and knees under my dining table.

My experiences as host and guest have taught me that a notable dinner party is not about the food served or wine poured, or whether the table is set with fine china, silver, and crystal. Ultimately it is conversation that makes or breaks the evening, even when the meal boasts culinary delights, expertly prepared and beautifully presented.

There is only one dinner party rule that every host must follow: be, and make others feel, as relaxed and comfortable as possible. If you are uptight, your guests will mirror your uneasiness, conversation will falter, and everyone will be ready to exit before dessert is served.

As much as I love hosting, I also adore being invited to someone’s home for dinner. Because I want to be invited back, I strive to be an appreciative guest. Here are some tips to be a gracious, grateful guest for dinner:

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1. Don’t arrive early. Like baby bear, the key is getting your arrival time “just

right.” The just-right time to arrive for a dinner invitation is never early, as your host is likely busy (perhaps frantic) assembling the final touches for dinner. A few minutes past the appointed hour is preferred, but never arrive more than 15–20 minutes late.

2. Bring a small gift. Wine is customary, but an edible offering to be enjoyed by your hosts later is another good choice—a bottle of olive oil, some chocolates, a jar of jam, or savory homemade cheese straws. If you want to bring flowers, bring them arranged and in a vase so your host does not have to scurry about to find the right container to display them.

3. Do not touch your phone. Leave your phone in your coat or handbag, away from the table. Resist every temptation to check for texts, emails, a trending TikTok video, or whatever else you think may be more interesting than the topic of conversation at the moment.

4. Be interested and interesting. Get engaged in the conversation around the table. Share a story. Be inquisitive. Show your appreciation for your host.

5. Express gratitude after. A handwritten thank-you note is always appreciated. If you cannot manage that (though you should try really, really hard), at a minimum, send an email, text, or call to express your gratitude within a day of the dinner.

Whether as host or guest, there is nothing better than gathering around a table for a fun night in a relaxed atmosphere. I can’t wait to do it again.

I’m here if you need me. Until then, y’all behave.

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THE MIND’S EYE WHILE TA K ING CA RE OF HIS MOTHER IN QUA R A NTINE, THE M A N STUMBLES UPON A UNIQUE FIND

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eing stuck at my mom’s house in Western North Carolina during the early days of the stay-at-home order was an experiment in patience and a test of the powers of anti-anxiety medication. But it did give me the opportunity to dig around her house in search of hidden treasure, the kind of stuff I might be able to sell on eBay without her missing it. While prowling around some rusty shelves in the basement, I came across a cardboard box full of matchbooks. I immediately thought of the tremendous fire hazard this posed and how careless it was to store such a tinderbox next to stacks of old magazines, rolls of gift wrap, and a dingy bottle of tiki-torch fuel that was probably purchased sometime during the Reagan administration.

I hauled the box upstairs and dumped the matchbooks onto the dining room table. There were more than 200, and they covered the tabletop like a patchwork quilt. Some of the matchbooks were thin and narrow while others were wide and fat. Many were small rectangular boxes encasing a tiny drawer stuffed with enough wooden matches to get through at least two packs of cigarettes. Each matchbook bore a distinctive logo of a restaurant or hotel. The variety was extraordinary: Le Cirque in New York City and Shoney’s in Waynesville, North Carolina, The Fog City Diner in San Francisco and Crabby Mike’s Unlimited Seafood Buffet in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, and Horne’s Motor Lodge in Ocala, Florida.

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Starting in the early 1970s, my parents spent several weeks each year traveling across the country in a succession of increasingly elaborate conversion vans. They were equal-opportunity travelers, exploring Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels as well as hole-in-the-wall dives and roadside motels. And wherever they stopped, my mom would grab a matchbook, a free souvenir back when smoking was cool and a pack of matches was an inexpensive bit of promotional swag.

For my mom, each of the matchbooks represents an experience: a meal, an overnight stay, an escape. When she saw me sorting through the pile, she sat down and picked up a matchbook from the Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station. With her dementia, it’s at times difficult for her to remember the names of her grandkids or the season of the year, but she was able to remember that when he was alive, the Oyster Bar was one of my dad’s favorite restaurants. She recalled the restaurant’s interior: the snaking counters, the red-and-white-checkered tablecloths, the gleaming tiles on the curved ceiling. We spent a couple of hours going through the matchbooks, and I was surprised, and also inspired, by her ability to recall vivid details of places she’d visited decades ago.

I’ve often considered travel to be 15 percent anticipation, 10 percent experience, and 75 percent recollection. Those percentages are comforting at a time when travel is considered dangerous. So until the bans are lifted and the allure of travel outweighs the fear of illness, I’ll escape the way my mom does, through memory. I’ll dig around for my own hidden treasures: post cards, ticket stubs, train schedules, paper maps—the scraps of travel ephemera I’ve collected over the years. Like my mom’s matchbooks, these little souvenirs have the power to transport me to places far from the here and now. It’s a much-needed escape and a bit of freedom during an anxious period of confinement.

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EVER AFTER A NOVELIST CONSIDERS LIFE’S TUR NS DUR ING THE PA NDEMIC

by Ashley Warlick

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I run late because I have a tendency to think I can squeeze one last thing into a day—a last call, a last detail, a stop at the post office. It’s not that I lose track of time; it’s that I overestimate its elasticity, its contingencies, the cost of inevitable things like traffic and lines. It’s also true that I use the pressure of time to sharpen my thoughts, provide a sense of urgency, clarity.

I haven’t turned in a piece of writing on deadline since the late ’80s. This is not unknown amongst my friends and family and editors, nor is it universally indulged. There’s a certain conceit to think you can flex time without affecting the people around you.

It’s also true that I love what happens when something gets canceled. I love the space that opens up. A snow day, a holiday, the Internet goes out: whatever we were supposed to be doing with this time is suddenly changed, and an exciting new possibility occurs.

Which is not to say I lack an appreciation for routine. I have a near-daily yoga practice. I love the flow, the repetition of sun salutations, warrior series, balance then backbends, then folds, then corpse pose. I know what comes next, and the pattern is satisfying. In practicing the same motions every day, I get better. I find new depth in a stretch, new space always opening. So while warrior one is always the same pose, my commitment renews it. It’s a good metaphor for all the things we maintain because we have always maintained them.

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It seemed okay to hold all these ideas at once until this spring. Until people started getting sick, until people lost their jobs and their access to each other, their lives in practical and actual ways. I could give and take and keep and waste time all I wanted until now.

In my house, since March, we have had a cough (allergies), chest pain (stress), a worsening rash (poison ivy), shortness of breath (ten extra pounds), headaches (wine), and one day of weird chills that amounted to nothing but a weekend of self-quarantine while we awaited the results of a negative COVID-19 test.

Do you know what happens when you give a novelist a list of symptoms and a weekend to consider what could happen next?

The idea of expectation is built into the human language, particularly the language of art. A melody is pleasing for how it repeats, how we can anticipate it, and jazz works when that expectation is broken, connected, and broken again. Rhyme is built on expectation. Abstraction is built on expectation, a shape that barely makes an image we recognize. Recognition: to return to what we already know.

There are plenty of things I want to do again when all of this is over.

I want to walk across the street at the cocktail hour and order a Manhattan from the bar at the Poinsett Hotel. It’s my favorite Manhattan in town—and not for its cocktail glass or the good Luxardo cherry, but for its bigness and booziness. You can order rye or bourbon, up or on the rocks, and your drink is blessedly made by someone else, delivered to your wingback chair accompanied by a small bowl of pistachios in the shell.

I miss bars.

I miss people in my house that go home at the end of the night. There are people I want to know more and better—Kimmie loves yoga and wine, and her partner reads Viking novels they’ve ordered from the bookstore for curbside pickup; I want to have them over for dinner. Beth and Matt live in our neighborhood; she cooks like the devil, and Matt teaches English at Wade Hampton—I know we could use more of each other. I want Elizabeth and Sean to bring a stack of jazz records and teach more about what we’re beginning to love about Miles Davis and The Birth of Cool. Renewal: to restore what once was.

But does once was have a place in what we’ve got going on right now? There is no full stop like a pandemic; time has really opened up, and not like a holiday. What I miss most about before is my ability to imagine what’s next.

Novelist, partner at M. Judson Booksellers, and Greenville resident Ashley Warlick offers a stream-ofconsciousness analysis of life during COVID-19.

Does ‘once was’ have a place in what we’ve got going on right now? There is no full stop like a pandemic; time has really opened up, and not like a holiday. What I miss most about before is my ability to imagine what’s next.

This spring, I have turned to my kitchen—hence the ten pounds. I have made sourdough bread and pancakes, Moravian sugar cake, strawberry jam, peanut butter cookies, Hemingway daiquiris, and dinner every night. I have purchased from my friend Christina at Naked Pasta a 55-pound bag of Italian 00 flour and perfected homemade pizza dough (overnight rise in the fridge, preheated stone in the oven). This has put a pretty good dent in the bag.

I have planted a garden with tomatoes and cucumbers, basil, dill, fennel, radishes, arugula, kale, spinach, and carrots. We’ve eaten all the radishes, arugula, and carrots—including carrot-top pesto and carrot-top chimichurri, and there’s still a bag of carrot tops in my fridge in case another whole-vegetable-eating idea comes along. I cut a new bed along the walkway to the front door, planted iris, coneflower, sedum, butterfly

bush, a whole bunch of daylilies a neighbor had dug up and left on the curb— hence the poison ivy. I’ve mulched and pruned, installed a patio. Ordered and assembled new patio chairs.

I started knitting a quilt. It has 16 mitered squares; I’m not even a third of the way through. All of these things are physically developing, rising in their bowls, growing in the sun, anticipating a future I’m literally making up as I go along.

Because anticipation is integral to human nature. It’s a huge part of storytelling, imagining what happens next, and it’s based on knowing what’s happened before and hoping it happens again. The anticipation of being satisfied is 99 percent of what makes a good story great, what keeps you turning the pages, in love with the hero, believing the ugly duckling will blossom into a swan. We want to know what’s coming, but we also want to be surprised at the form it takes when it gets here.

Can a tomato take all of that on? I’m thinking now how the shape of the fruit is described by botanists: the soft, rounded part that borders the stem is the shoulder. Not the collar or the ruff, but the shoulder, like how we offer someone in need a shoulder to cry on. Like how someone with broad shoulders can carry the weight of the world.

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As we turn to the outdoors for recreation and refuge,

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this Western North Carolina writer shares her best routes and hidden gems for summer play.

by Melissa Reardonon

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That’s a question I’m faced with when I strike out on a mountain adventure from my home base in Asheville, North Carolina.

Thankfully, I have a less-traveled road trip I try to do once every summer that includes both. And I never forget to pack a picnic and my inner tube.

Accessible via Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 355, Mount Mitchell is not under the radar, but it is above the clouds and presents incredible views that, on a clear day, stretch 85 miles in all directions. At 6,684 feet, it’s the highest peak east of the Mississippi, and conveniently, you can drive nearly right up to the top. From the parking lot, it’s an easy 10-minute walk to the summit. There’s plenty more to do here, but aside from peeking into the small natural history museum and gift shop, I generally head on down the mountain, along the 52-mile Mount Mitchell Scenic Drive.

I follow the parkway to NC 80 for a descent into the spectacular Toe River Valley. The area is chock-full of artist studios and sprinkled with brightly painted quilt squares—all part of the WNC Quilt Trail—that liven up rustic barns and other notable landmarks.

I head to Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area for an afternoon dip in the chilly, crystal clear South Toe River. The campground is lovely, tucked in a forest of hemlocks and with well-appointed shower amenities, but my favorite part is the many swimming holes, big rocks for sunning, and a small tubing run suitable even for the youngest of swimmers.

Back on the road, I never miss a pit stop in Micaville, for a peek inside OOAK folk art gallery and a pick-me-up coffee or sweet treat at Maples dessert shop next door.

It’s a scenic drive back to Asheville, passing through the adorable Rockwellian town of Burnsville, but if I have extra time and kids in the car, I might head east to the nearby town of Spruce Pine and Emerald Village gem mine and museum. Self-guided tours take in an impressive array of antique mining equipment and a visit inside one of the mines. It’s intriguing for all ages, but little ones will really enjoy prospecting for gemstones.

Blooming Spectacular For 360-degree jaw-dropping views of mountain ridges in all shades of blue, it’s hard to beat Roan Mountain, a five-mile-long ridge that borders North Carolina and Tennessee. At 6,285 feet at its highest point, Roan holds the world’s largest naturally occurring Catawba rhododendron gardens, which bloom in mid-June. The mountain range also has a number of treeless mountaintop balds—with incredible spots for backcountry camping—and a rare high-elevation spruce-fir-forest ecosystem.

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For 360-degree jaw-dropping views of mountain ridges in all shades of blue, it's hard to beat Roan Mountain, a five-mile-long ridge that borders North Carolina and Tennessee.

M O U N T M I T C H E L L FROM GVL 93 MILES, 2h 6 min / R O A N M O U N T A I N FROM GVL 132 MILES, 2h 21 min

(opposite left) A hiking trail of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern United States ; (above) Roan Mountain, on the North Carolina/ Tennessee border, offers unobstructed 360 -degree views and blooming rhododendron plants in June.

The Appalachian Trail traces the ridgeline and can be accessed for free from Carver’s Gap on the state border. It’s a moderate 5-mile round-trip hike to reach Grassy Ridge Bald , taking in Round and Jane balds along the way.

Alternatively, it’s $3 to access the Roan Mountain Recreation Area, from which the gardens are wheelchair-accessible, and you can also visit the ruins of the Cloudland Hotel that operated from 1885 until 1915. Interestingly, the state line bisected the building, marked by a white stripe on the dining room floor. For a while, alcohol was prohibited in North Carolina but not in Tennessee, so according to local lore, a sheriff was often on hand to make sure tipsy drinkers didn’t cross the line.

Lake Life Flanked by the Great Smoky Mountains to the north and the Nantahala National Forest to the south, Fontana Lake is a natural wonder; around 90 percent of its 240 miles of shoreline is protected and undeveloped. While Fontana Village is the easiest option for nearby lodging, there are several

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hundred houseboats on the lake, many of which are rustic, offthe-grid (if not novel) vacation rentals.

Boating and fishing are the primary pleasures on the lake, but Fontana Dam is an attraction in and of itself. The tallest dam east of the Rockies at 480 feet, it was built during World War II to provide electric power during the war effort. It’s accessible to foot traffic, with nice views of the lake, and also in the path of the Appalachian Trail.

On the lake’s eastern side, Tsali Recreation Center has a reputation as one of the Southeast’s best mountain bike rides.

Nearly 40 miles of single-track trails wind along the lakeshore. the alluring Hickory Nut Gorge The North Carolina mountains are blessed with gorges aplenty, and one of my favorites is the 14-mile-long Hickory Nut Gorge, which winds down through a

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deeply green canyon to two spectacular jewels: Chimney Rock and Lake Lure.

The small town of Chimney Rock teems with visitors during a normal summer, with pedestrians browsing between the myriad shops and eateries, most of which are sandwiched between the main road and the gurgling Rocky Broad River.

I always stop into Bubba O’Leary’s General Store for outdoor apparel and to get my fix for old-timey candy. Next trip, I vow to sit and sip a while at Burntshirt Vineyards’ spacious tasting room, where I can enjoy a view of the 535-million-year-old monolith for which the park and town are named.

The better part of a day could be spent at Chimney Rock State Park. I’d be remiss not to climb the signature 315-foot chimney, which offers stellar views over Lake Lure and the foothills beyond. The Skyline Trail is a great hike back up the gorge to

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(opposite left) Fontana Lake, north of Nantahala National Forest, near the Great Smoky Mountains, has 240 miles of protected and undeveloped shoreline; (below) a view of Lake Lure from Chimney Rock State Park.

reach the 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls. The park packs in plenty of other trails and opportunities for nature discoveries appropriate for all ages.

Back on the main drag, the towns of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure bleed into one another, but the Flowering Bridge is a noteworthy landmark boundary and is worth a stop. A defunct bridgeturned-garden, the free oasis welcomes visitors through a smorgasbord of profuse blooms, many of them native.

And never would I go to Lake Lure without a little time on the water, which presents jaw-dropping views back up the gorge. Unless you’re lucky enough to know someone who lives on the lake, you’re left with a few options: the Lake Lure Beach is a kids’ haven, with waterslides and water games; Lake Lure Tours offers boat rentals as well as boat tours, including a sunset dinner cruise that might just be my ideal way to end a day a perfect day in the gorge.

A Grand Canyon Often called the Grand Canyon of the East, Western North Carolina’s 12-mile-long Linville Gorge is the deepest in the eastern United States. It’s bisected by a river and surrounded by a rugged 12,000-acre wilderness area that’s great for hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing.

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While I've visited gushers in Pisgah National FOREST and DuPont State Park countless times, it's Gorges State Park that I set my compass to when I've got a full day to hike and swim.

Due to its proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway (near milepost 316), the 90-foot Linville Falls is how the majority of visitors experience this vast wilderness, but grand rewards await those who venture further afield.

There are 39 miles of trails between the east and west rims of the gorge, and day-trippers should pick one or two trails to explore on one of the sides. Popular west-rim hikes include Linville Falls and Babel Tower Trail, which both drop down into the gorge. On the east rim, Jonas Ridge, Table Rock Summit, and Shortoff Mountain trails all present soaring views above it all.

Wild Water In North Carolina’s far western reaches, stretching 48 miles through a narrow gorge, the wild Nantahala River is a paddlers’ mecca and among the most-rafted streams in the country. It’s been one of the nation’s top training grounds for elite whitewater athletes since the early ’70s. Eight miles of mostly class II rapids are accessible to beginners, and ground zero for the fun is the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Whittier.

Adventure seekers can raft with or without a guide, as a group or individually. And on the occasion when the NOC hosts a championship paddling event, it’s a chance to watch some of the world’s best kayakers in action.

Simply Gorge-ous Situated on the border of North and South Carolina, Transylvania County isn’t shy about its claim to fame.

Known as the Land of Waterfalls, it holds a higher concentration of cascades than anywhere in the country—some 250. While I’ve visited gushers in Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Park countless times, it’s Gorges State Park that I set my compass to when I’ve got a full day to hike and swim.

The 7,500-acre park has trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, backcountry camping, a museum-worthy visitors center, and numerous waterways that tumble southward into Lake Jocassee.

From the Grassy Ridge access area (the main entrance on the park’s western side), I head to the trailhead for Rainbow Falls with a picnic and swimsuit in tow. It’s a four-mile round-trip hike to reach two stunning gushers along the Horsepasture River: Rainbow Falls, named for the prismatic effects of sunlight and mist, particularly in the morning, is a 125-foot cascade, and Turtleback Falls is a natural sliding rock shaped like a turtle’s back, with a 10-foot drop into a clear pool.

As a bonus, it’s only an extra 15 minutes each way down NC 281 to reach Whitewater Falls, the tallest cascade east of the Mississippi; the Upper Falls in North Carolina plummets 411 feet. It’s accessible via a paved path a mere 100 yards from the parking area. ready, set, go The natural wonders of Western North Carolina are plentiful and only a short drive from Greenville. It’s an invitation to relax in the heart of it all.

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(clockwise from right) Linville Gorge boasts 39 miles of trails between its east and west rims ; the Nantahala River is a draw for amateur and professional kayakers ; Upper Whitewater Falls in Jackson County, North Carolina, is a magnificent cascade at 411 feet high.

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Our FARMERS MARKETS deliver local produce just in time for summer.

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VEGGIE DELIGHT

FIND YOUR FAVOR ITE FA R M-GROW N PRODUCE AT A VA R IET Y OF LOCA L M A RKETS

by M. Linda Lee • photography by paul mehaffey

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aven’t we all been fantasizing about slicing into a ripe, juicy tomato right off the vine? With most area farmers markets launching late this year owing to COVID-19, we had to put those dreams of fresh produce on hold, but it looks like all the markets will be in full swing this month. So set your alarm for Saturday and spark your creativity in the kitchen with just-picked produce, fresh seafood, and pasture-raised meats. Here’s where folks in the Upstate will be heading this summer:

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TD ESSENTIALS MARKET Sprouting up from a modest group

of a dozen farmers who began selling their wares behind the Liberty Building 18 years ago, downtown Greenville’s farmers market usually packs more than 75 vendors into two blocks of Main Street between Court and Washington streets. Beginning on June 6, to encourage social distancing, the TD Market will present fewer vendors as the TD Essentials Market. Shop for products from organic vegetables, grass-fed beef, and SC-caught seafood. Main St at McBee Ave. June 6–Oct 31; Sat, 8am–noon. saturdaymarketlive.com

FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS MARKET You’ll find everything from peaches to pickles at the Commerce Park Pavilion in Fountain Inn on Saturdays.

The market’s approximately 40 vendors are practicing social distancing and extending their tables down the street. Grab some fresh-baked goodies for breakfast and enjoy live music and special activities for the kids, such as touch-a-truck day, planting seeds to take home, and riding the trackless train.110 Depot St, Fountain Inn. Thru Sept 12; Sat, 8am–noon. fountaininnevents.com/farmers-market

GREENVILLE STATE FARMERS MARKET The roots of Greenville’s original farmers market reach back to 1949. Run by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, the state market occupies a 14,400-square-foot building, chock-full of plants and fresh produce. The market’s Autumn Fest, usually held on the last weekend in September, is a Greenville favorite. 1354 Rutherford Rd, Greenville. Year-round; Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm. agriculture. sc.gov/agritourism-farms/greenville-state-farmers-market GREER FARMERS MARKET Greer City Park hosts this entertaining market, where the cornucopia of local products overflows with the likes of heirloom vegetables, Blue Ridge Creamery’s artisanal cheese, and Wagyu beef raised at Caroland Farms in Landrum.

Come to buy and stay to join in fun events such as chef cooking demos, yoga classes, and even a watermelon-eating contest.

301 E Poinsett St, Greer. Thru Sept 19; Sat, 8:30am–noon. greerfarmers.market SIMPSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Tucked back off Main Street in Simpsonville City Park, this market may be on the smaller side

From ramps and cantaloupe to mushrooms, asparagus, and garlic scapes, the bounty of local fields awaits at area farmers markets.

with 30 vendors, but folks flock here for unique offerings such as Possum Kingdom raw goat milk, artisan-made gouda from Forx Farm, and an assortment of pasture-raised poultry and antibiotic- and hormone-free pork, beef, and lamb from Bethel Trails Farm. The market opened in May, with a new layout that is more spread out to allow for safe shopping.

405 E Curtis St, Simpsonville. Thru Sept 26; Sat, 8am–noon. simpsonvillefarmersmarket.com

TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKET Serving northern Greenville

County, the Travelers Rest Farmers Market includes more than 60 farmers, ranchers, and food artisans—not to mention a host of painters, potters, and candle makers. Usually spread over the field at Trailblazer Park, the market is presenting only essential vendors during social distancing. Mark your calendar for July 25th for the Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off, when you can sample scrumptious versions of this summer staple made by local chefs, and cast a vote for your favorite. 225 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Thru Sept 26; Sat, 8:30am–noon. travelersrestfarmersmarket.com

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Kick back with easydrinking, low-alcohol beers for your back porch and beyond.

BUZZ LIGHT BEAT THE HEAT W ITH DELICIOUS LOW-A LCOHOL CR A F T BEERS

by Kathryn Davé • photography by Jivan Davé

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isten, there’s no way a Southerner coined the term lawn mower beer.

The last time I mowed the lawn was a July when the grass crawled midway up my calves and the temperature pushed 95 degrees. Mowing is usually my husband’s job, but I thought I’d surprise him after a couple weeks away. Two hours later, sweaty and sunburned and somehow sore everywhere, a beer sounded unbearable.

But sitting on the back porch after a cold shower with an equally cold beer in hand, surveying my hard work?

That’s a beer I could get behind. The lawn mower beer is the quintessential summer beverage: low in alcohol, refreshing in taste, and light enough to have a few. It is the beer you want on a hot summer day when the drinking starts early, but the friends stay late. Pack this beer in the cooler, grill out with one in your hand, take it to the lake, and, yes, crack one open after mowing the lawn. The key word here is after, as it is too dang hot down South to enjoy anything while mowing except the fantasy of cold ice water.

The noble summer beer traces its origins to the traditional Belgian saison, a rustic, lower-alcohol ale that was brewed seasonally for thirsty farmhands to drink during their summer work in the fields. Later iterations include the classic American light lagers our grandfathers drank and, today, the low-ABV craft offerings that independent breweries release for summer. While styles range, summer beers are unified by their refreshing drinkability: you can down a few without getting gutpunched by the calories or the buzz. In fact, loweralcohol beers are so deliciously crushable that beer trends show people are drinking them all year long—no lawn mowers needed.

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SUMMER CRUSH Birds Fly South Fat Ma Pilsner

Edmund’s Oast Something Cold

5% ABV $10/4-pk, The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd. Easydrinking golden ale with a crisp, dry finish built to go down quick.

5.8% ABV $10/4-pk, The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd. Crisp, clean, and effervescent, with hints of stone fruit and hops.

Birds Fly South Days Like This Kölsch

Revelry Kookasaurus Kölsch

Munkle Munk Pils

5% ABV $13/6-pk, Greenville Beer Exchange, 7 S Laurens St. A clean, balanced summer pounder with subtle fruit flavors.

4.2% ABV $15/4-pk, Birds Fly South, 13 Hampton Ave Ext. Light ale with minimal hops and a refreshing finish.

5% ABV $13/6-pk, Greenville Beer Exchange, 7 S Laurens St. Crisp pilsner with floral hops, coldconditioned for six weeks.

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FIRED UP

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by Kathryn Davé • photography by Jivan Davé

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rilling in summer: hardly a new concept.

But the grill has a gravitational pull of its own, one that feels stronger than ever this year especially. Why? The grill gives us something to do. The mere transfer of cooking from the kitchen to the outdoors must create some magic we can feel even if we can’t see it. What was a chore becomes an event, a party even, if you pour a drink and put on a playlist.

Grilling has a similar transformational effect on food. Simple executions shine best— like these grilled marinated peppers. Low on effort, sweet mini peppers get quickly charred on a hot grill and tossed in an herb-forward marinade to deliver maximum flavor. The resulting tangle of colorful baby peppers is fragrant and smoky and sweet all at once— and it only takes a few minutes of prep time.

Serve them as a side to dress up just about any grilled meat (pork tenderloin, flank steak, or chicken are all particularly nice), or pair with whipped ricotta and crusty bread as an appetizer if you want to extend the happiest hour around the grill a little longer.

Tamar Adler says that if you don’t know what to cook, put a pot of water on to boil. In summer, I think her advice applies equally to the grill: if cooking feels wearisome, if your ingredients feel uninspired, if you’re sick of your house . . . light the grill. For centuries, fire has given us a reason to gather—and some things never change.

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Marinated baby peppers with whipped ricotta make an effortless summer side.

GRILLED MARINATED PEPPERS WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA Serves 4

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. sweet mini peppers ½ cup olive oil 4 Tbs. red wine vinegar ½ cup fresh torn basil leaves, plus more for garnish 2 Tbs. fresh oregano leaves 1 tsp. dried oregano 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups whole-milk ricotta Kosher salt and black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

SESAME TUNA WITH SPICY SOBA NOODLE SALAD Serves 4

1. Prepare a grill for high heat (450ºF– 500ºF). Meanwhile, halve peppers lengthwise and scrape out seeds and ribs (no need to remove the stems).

2. In a large bowl, toss peppers with 2 Tbs. of olive oil until well-coated.

When grill is hot, transfer peppers to grill grates and grill, turning once, until charred on both sides, about 5–6 minutes total.

3. In the same bowl, whisk remaining 6 Tbs. olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil and oregano, dried oregano, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add grilled peppers to the bowl, stir to coat, and let marinate for ten minutes.

4. Using an electric mixer, whip ricotta cheese until light and airy, 2–3 minutes.

Transfer to a serving platter, using the back of a spoon to create some swooshes as you spread. Season lightly with salt, and then top ricotta with the grilled peppers and the marinade. Finish with a scattering of fresh basil leaves.

Serve with crusty bread.

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Note: Whipped ricotta is optional—the marinated peppers are delicious as a stand-alone side or with grilled meat.

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If cooking feels wearisome, if your ingredients feel uninspired, if you’re sick of your house . . . light the grill.

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Dining Guide

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

AMERICAN The Anchorage With a focus on local produce, Chef Greg McPhee’s globally influenced menu changes almost weekly. A hoard of fresh harvest arrives daily from area growers, like Horseshoe Farm in Travelers Rest, which informs McPhee’s creative dishes. The restaurant’s menu and stellar cocktail program are beloved dining experiences, and now The Anchorage is offering a weekly online market featuring take-home meals, pantry items, wine, and more. $$-$$$, D, SBR. Closed

treats like crispy golden waffles, ice cream doughnut sandwiches, and more. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. $$, L, D. (Wed–Sun). 1260 Pendleton St, Greenville. @carolsicecream

Fork and Plough 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,

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

D, SBR. Closed Tuesday. 1629 E North St. (864) 609-4249, forkandplough.com

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

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

by Brazwells Pub into a lovely wine bar decorated with warm woods, a barrelvaulted ceiling, and racks of wine. On the menu are tasty flatbreads and truffle fries, as well as signature lamb sliders and pan-seared scallops to pair with a generous list of wines by the glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can’t miss with the chargrilled octopus or the whiskey sour. $$, D, SBR. 2017A Augusta St. (864) 412-8677, theburrowgville.com

Carol’s Ice Cream 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 softserve, floats, and the rotating specials—

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$-$$, D (Tues–Sun), shop open 10am– 11pm (Tues–Sat). Closed Mon. 631 S Main St. (864) 906-4200, foxcroftwine. com/greenville

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oak Hill Café & Farm A former faculty member in Furman University’s environmental science department, Lori Nelsen blazes a new trail in the restaurant world with co-owner Chef David Porras. The duo fulfills a long-time dream of creating a healthy, sustainable, and quality dining experience with an on-site farm and culinary research lab. Lovers of food innovation will not want to miss their Saturday night multicourse tasting, an ode to nature’s bounty. $$-$$$$, B, L, D, SBR. Mon–Sat. 2510

Poinsett Hwy. oakhillcafe.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) 517-4617, topsoilrestaurant.com

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

Rest. (864) 610-2245, tandemcc.com

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

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

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

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

BARS & BREWERIES 13 Stripes Brewery Providing patrons and patriots alike with a wide porch area and spacious interior bar, 13 Stripes rotates a loaded arsenal of aptly-titled suds—including the Rise & Fight Again IPA and the Sgt. Molly American wheat—and rolls out session beers, IPAs, porters, and other seasonal kegs that pair perfectly with one of 13 Stripes’ “ration plates,” laden with freshcut meats and cheeses. Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St, Ste PW 3101, Taylors. (864) 3491430, 13stripesbrewery.com

Bar Mars This craft-cocktail bar takes over the former Village Grind and GB&D space on KEY: Average price of a dinner entrée (lunch if dinner isn’t served): Under $10 = $ $10-$15 = $$, $16-$25 = $$$, $25+ = $$$$ Breakfast = B Lunch = L Dinner = D Sat or Sun Brunch = SBR

MEKONG Taste the nuances of fine Vietnamese cuisine at Mekong. Favorites include the grilled pork vermicelli: marinated pork, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, peanuts, and crispy shallots, and the spring and summer rolls. Also try the Vietnamese crêpes or the pho, which is flavored with fresh herbs from the restaurant’s home-grown herb garden. $, L, D. Closed Monday. 2013 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 244-1314, mekongrestaurantgreenville.com

Editor’s Note: Many restaurants are offering curbside pick-up or delivery service.

Check websites for the latest information.

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Pendleton Street with a funky fresh vibe and an eclectic variety of drinks, paired with bar bites. Try the Damn Good Burger featuring double beef patties, American cheese, onion rings, and Mars mayo on house-made brioche, served with a spicy pickle spear. Mixologist Chris George shepherds the cocktail program, and while curated creations are his speciality (try the cOlá fashioned), patrons can find approachable brews, wine, and nonalcoholic bevs. $-$$. L, D. Closed Sunday

& Monday. 1269 Pendleton St, Greenville. @thebarmars

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

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

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

4590, upstatecraftbeer.com

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

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

(864) 603-2453, pineymtb.com

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

272-6232, questbrewing.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery Grocery store, neighborhood café.

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

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

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

1258 Pendleton St. (864) 915-8600

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

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

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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 Asada, a brick-and-mortar taqueria on Wade Hampton Boulevard, serves traditional Mission-style fare. Grab a bite of flavor with the grilled sweet potatoes & leeks sopes, a savory vegan dish served on scratch-made sopes topped with homemade charred red peppers and guajillo romesco salsa, and queso fresco for the dairy-inclined. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 903 Wade Hampton Blvd.

(864) 770-3450, asadarestaurant.com

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

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

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

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Kairos Greek Kitchen This Charleston-originated spot serves up heaping portions of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, like slow-roasted kabobs that explode with flavor even before you dip them into the tzatziki sauce.

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

Get outside and savor the local beauty, leave the rest to me!

520-1723, kairosgreekkitchen.com

Pita House The Pita House has been familyoperated 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

Personalized care and attention to every last detail, just ask my clients.

S Pleasantburg Dr, #B. (864) 271-9895, pitahousesc.com

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

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

To drink, try one of the natural fruit juices, or the imported cervezas. $. L, D. 1001

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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

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Sushi Masa It doesn’t have to be Nobu in L.A. to be great sushi. This Japanese joint boasts a large menu for both lunch and dinner, with plenty of affordable options. Each entrée, such as the shrimp tempura, is packed with protein and comes with soup, salad, and rice. The sushi roll list is extensive (choose from 30 different types), and all rolls are under $10. $ -$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 8590 Pelham Rd, Greenville. (864) 288-2227, sushimasa. webs.com

Swad Tucked off of Laurens Road, this venerable family-run Indian restaurant hones in on vegetarian cuisine. South Indian specialties such as idli (steamed rice cakes) and dosas (thin rice crepes) served with sambar (lentil stew) delight regulars, while those biding their budget go for the value meals that come with basmati rice or naan. $, L, D.

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

EUROPEAN Bake Room The final addition to The Commons food hall, Bake Room provides a tasty touch. Naturally leavened breads and handmade pastries are baked in Wade Taylor’s German deck oven and Swedish rack oven, and are the perfect complement to a coffee at Methodical, strategically placed right next door. $, B, L. 147 Welborn St, Greenville. Wed–Sun, 8am–3pm. @sc_bakeroom

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

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

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

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

679-5299, thelazygoat.com

Limoncello 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 awardwinning vineyards across the region.

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

Ristorante Bergamo Open since 1986, Ristorante Bergamo focuses on fresh produce and Northern Italian cuisine: fresh mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and white wine, veal with homegrown organic herbs, and pasta creations such as linguine with shrimp and mussels.

The bar fronts 14-foot windows along Main Street, making it a prime location for enjoying a glass while peoplewatching. $$$, D. Closed Sunday &

1421 Laurens Rd. (864) 233-2089

Monday. 100 N Main St. (864) 2718667, ristorantebergamo.com

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Stella’s Southern Brasserie Boasting French flair and fare, this sister to Stella’s Southern Bistro is

the second of Jason and Julia Scholz’s eateries. Stationed in Hollingsworth Park, offering a local twist on French staples—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

PIZZA 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-fired brick oven and topped with local produce from Reedy River Farms. Check out the aptly-named West Village pie, a classic pepperoni pizza punched up with burrata, caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, and sausage. $$, L, D. 1254 Pendleton St. (843)

654-9606, coastalcrustgreenville.com

D’Allesandro’s Pizza Hailing from Charleston, D’Allesandro’s 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

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

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

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

Stone Pizza Serving both Neapolitan- and New York–style pizzas, 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), Stone and its fire-inspired pies are crafted with house-made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo flour, and baked for a flat minute in their wood-fired oven. $$, L (Sat

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

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

Offering a line-up of draft beers and menu features like buffalo chicken wings, salads, burgers, french fries, and, of course, savory pies, this pizza joint ensures there’s a little something to please everyone. $-$$. L, D. 109 West Stone Ave, Ste A1. (864) 568-5221

TA C O S Automatic Taco Since 2015, Nick Thomas has delivered new wonders and old favorites from his food truck, treating the tortilla as a work of art. From its new brick-and-mortar spot in The Commons, Auto continues to serve up creative takes on tacos. As of this printing, Thomas is delivering favorites via the restaurant’s food truck, as well as to-go from The Commons. Pick up your dinner and plate it home, but don’t forget the Mexican beer. $-$$, L, D. 147 Welborn St. (404) 372-2266, facebook.com/ automatictaco

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

Papi’s Tacos Jorge “Papi” Baralles brings family tradition and the familiar childhood flavors of Cuautla, Mexico, to this walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River. The menu is short and to the point. Get your tacos with shrimp, barbacoa, al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or chicken and chorizo, or sample some gelato in the display case. Get in, get out, and enjoy Falls Park. $, L, D. 300 River St. (864) 373-7274, eatpapistacos.com

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 White Duck sets up shop at Hampton Station in the Water Tower District, and feels right at home next to Birds Fly South Ale Project. Try the Bangkok shrimp taco or the mushroom potato with romesco, and pair with their fresh peach sangria or an ale from Birds Fly South’s rotation. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday & 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 former Feed & Seed, the atmosphere pairs perfectly with its festive food presentation. Choose from a variety of taco flavors; we suggest the crispy avocado—topped off with a house-crafted margarita. $-$$, L, D. Closed

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

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June 5–July 29

MODERN DESIGN LAB QUILT INVITATIONAL Organized by the Modern Design Lab, a group of Upstate quilters founded to explore design, fabric, and quilting techniques, this exhibit at GCCA will showcase six local quilters and six guest quilters from outside of South Carolina. Featured quilts apply modern design concepts to traditional techniques through the artists’ bold use of color, contrast, alternate grid work, and improvisational piecing.

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GREENVILLE ZOO FACEBOOK LIVE KEEPER CHECK-IN Missing all your favorite critters at the zoo? Even if you can’t visit them in person, you can check in with the zookeepers on Facebook every weekday for live updates about the zoo’s animals. Recent videos have focused on the zoo’s beloved giraffes, including two-year-old, Kiden, who will be moving to the Oregon Zoo in Portland early this summer.

Greenville Zoo online. Mon–Fri, 2:30pm.

Free. facebook.com/pg/greenvillezoo/posts

Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St, Greenville. Mon–Fri, 9am– 5pm; Sat, 11am–3pm. Free. (864) 735-3948, artcentergreenville.org

June 7

JAZZ BRUNCH AT TOPSOIL KITCHEN & MARKET WITH GREENVILLE JAZZ COLLECTIVE If smooth jazz stylings and chefcurated brunch fare are your cup of tea, make reservations for this Sunday brunch at Topsoil. You can’t beat Chef Adam Cooke’s wizardry with such

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June 8–9

GISELLE: A TIMELESS AND BELOVED CLASSIC First performed in Paris in 1841, this ballet masterwork is interpreted here by the International Ballet. In the tragic love story, Giselle falls for Albrecht, a nobleman masquerading as a villager. When she discovers his real identity and that he is engaged to another woman, her grief ultimately kills her. At Giselle’s grave, Albrecht is surrounded by vengeful ghost maidens called Wilis, who make him dance until he drops.

Gunter Theater at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Mon–Tues, 7pm. $45.

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HAMMERED STACK BANGLES: MAKE + SIP CLASS Join this fun class and bang out your frustrations by hammering out metal bangles from your choice of raw silver or gold-filled wire. In addition to going home with a set of three lovely bangles, you’ll learn some basic metalsmithing techniques. Participants are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy during the class.

Make Made Jewelry, 241 N Main St, Ste C, Greenville. Thurs, 6–9pm. $65.

(864) 412-8087, makemadejewelry.com

Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm & 6:30pm. $55.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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POTTED POTTER Whether or not you’ve read any of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, this zany show will certainly amuse.

An irreverent romp through all seven books in 70 hilarious minutes, the Potter parody stars Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner (aka Dan and Jeff). The magic of Hogwarts energizes the Peace Center stage, complete with crazy costumes, preposterous props, silly songs, and a real-life game of Quidditch.

SIERRA HULL: CORONA CONCERT SERIES Amazingly accomplished for her 28 years, Sierra Hull made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry at age 10, and performed at Carnegie Hall two years later. Under the stars at the TD Stage, the virtuoso mandolinist from Tennessee will regale Greenville audiences with cuts from her newest album, 25 Trips, which builds on her bluegrass roots and takes off into new musical territory.

Peace Center TD Stage, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 7:30pm. Lawn seats, $25; Genevieve’s, $45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

TAPAS & TINIS Couldn’t we all use a good dance party about now to work out that cabin fever? Count on Euphoria to come to the rescue, with a summer precelebration of the four-day September festival. You’ll be noshing on bites crafted by Performance Food Service, and sipping on specialty cocktails shaken up by Zen, but it’ll be hard to stand still as Java rocks the house with a range of tunes from Motown to hip-hop.

Zen, 924 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 7–10pm. $60. euphoriagreenville.com

July 9–Aug 2

UPSTATE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: LOVE’S LABOR LOST Raise your hand if you believe the King of Navarre and his three buddies can swear off women for three years in favor of study and fasting. The premise, albeit dubious, infuses this outdoor production of Love’s Labor Lost. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, and settle back on the grass in Falls Park for the Warehouse Theatre’s annual Shakespeare Festival.

Be sure to arrive early to stake out a good spot.

Falls Park, S Main St, Greenville.

Thurs–Sun, 7pm. Free. (864) 235-6948, thewarehousetheatre.com

July 17–Aug 16

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET When getting the band back together means reviving a 1956 jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash, you know you’ve got a hit on your hands.

This Tony Award–winning musical rocks the clock back to the beginnings of rock ‘n’ roll with hits such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “Folsom Prison Blues.”

Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Wed–Thurs, 2pm & 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $14$64. (828) 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org

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AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO You can’t beat an alfresco summer concert, and this one will leave you awestruck at the music Hawaiian-born Jake Shimabukuro can coax from the four strings of a ukulele. With albums like Gently Weeps and Peace Love Ukulele topping the Billboard World Music Charts, this natural entertainer, who’s been dubbed “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” is as hot as a July night in Greenville.

TD Stage at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Wed, 7:30pm. Lawn, $30; Genevieve’s, $50. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

CHRIS TUCKER: LIVE IN CONCERT You might recognize actor and comedian Chris Tucker from the 2013 Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook, or maybe you remember him as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour films with Jackie Chan. His movie and TV roles are too numerous to mention, but rest assured you’ll leave in high spirits after a night of laughing at his side-splitting comedy.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

Fri, 8pm. $45-$75. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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