Do Downtown 3/25/11 by Kristy Adair

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Do Downtown Greenville is an initiative of several downtown merchants, restaurants, and hotels in partnership with the Greenville Journal. Our goal is to communicate to residents and visitors alike everything our downtown has to offer. Downtown Greenville presents opportunities unlike any other with noteworthy shops, remarkable restaurants, visual and performing arts venues, beautiful green spaces, and more. The redevelopment vision of the City of Greenville is to have “a thriving Downtown which is recognized nationally as an example of a ‘state-of-the-art’ community in which to live, work, and Saffron’s is an eclectic cafe, with a welcoming outdoor patio, specializing in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine. The menu is hardly basic, and is loaded with a variety of fresh salads, flatbread wraps, sandwiches, sides, soups and specialties like seared tuna. All items are homemade, including the warm pretzel bread, buckeye cookies and chicken salad. The burgers on the menu “fly out of our door” and are wildly popular! Plus, Saffron’s offers an extensive catering menu – from lunch buffets to sit down dinners. We can feed your party of 5 to 500. We offer cold sandwiches and boxed lunches for the casual needs, to filet mignon and rock lobster for your special event. Check out the entire catering menu on-line. Whether you are in the mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some old favorites, we promise to leave you truly satisfied.

play… which serves in itself as a national attraction.” Mission accomplished. Downtown Greenville is home to 90 shops and 90 restaurants. If you can’t find it here, chances are it can’t be found! Another component of Do Downtown Greenville is a focus on all things local. Shop local. Eat local. Support local. When you shop local, you help support our community. Many of our friends, neighbors, and families are employed by, or own, these businesses that bring special products, services, and variety to Greenville. Make the commitment to shop local this holiday season and know the joy of supporting our community – one of the greatest gifts of all.

Trust Saffron’s – you will NOT be disappointed!

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saffronssidewalkcafe.com LUNCH: Mon. - Fri. 8 am-4 pm; Sat. 8:30 am-4 pm; Sun. 9:30 am-3 pm DINNER: Wed. - Sat. 5-9 pm

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Journal Greenville

Thank you to the Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Greenville, & Greg Beckner for contributing photos to this issue.

Southern Living magazine even suggests that you

do downtown As posted on SouthernLiving.com; Written by Wanda McKinney

Travel editors share their three favorite trips for fall Sometimes we find fall in unexpected places. When we do, we like to tell you about our discoveries. These spots make the region proud when it comes to blazing color. You’ll also experience so much more than the brilliant foliage. One of Kentucky’s (#1) highest points shelters buildings from a long-gone settlement, along with an unparalleled view. An upscale South Carolina (#2) city harbors an amazing urban park in its midst. And Oklahoma (#3) offers up a lively festival to match the crisp air. Give these fall destinations a try; you’ll find them worthy of further exploration this harvest season.

beautiful campuses imaginable. Walking trails and radiant foliage provide a perfect backdrop for the Bell Tower, reflected in a 30-acre lake. Home to events throughout the year, this scene is a postcard-perfect salute to autumn. Note: While visiting Furman, don’t miss The Cliffs Cottage, the Southern Living Showcase Home. Dedicated to Green living, this house features eco-friendly building materials. For more information visit www.furmancliffscottage.com. Speaking of picture-perfect, I love the Greenville County Museum of Art, with its Southern collection and Jasper Johns paintings. One last beautiful spot is the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University. I am awestruck by the 450 Old Master paintings that reside here. A 500-year-old tapestry from Brussels completes my journey into a city filled with color, personality, and beauty.

Greenville, South Carolina I hear the sounds of tumbling water, the click of a swing swaying in a light breeze. Bright foliage filters the October sunshine, and I feel as if I have been plopped into a country setting. However, I’m smack dab in the middle of cosmopolitan Greenville, South Carolina. Here, I discover big leafy scenes of the season.

Urban Park Deluxe The centerpiece of Greenville’s lovely downtown is stunning Falls Park. Down Main Street, I find a perfect setting of greenspace, gardens, the Reedy River, and a gorgeous waterfall. The Liberty Bridge spans it all, with its curved, 355-foot-long pedestrian walkway. I can’t think of a finer view than from that bridge, which overlooks nature trails, landscaped flowerbeds, and people enjoying the season. Fall remains the first attraction here in October, but there is certainly more to see. This month includes Fall for Greenville, a hugely popular food festival that features more than 40 of the city’s best restaurants. Music, ice-carving demonstrations, and a chili cookoff add to the festive atmosphere.

Nearby Beauty A few miles away, Furman University, just outside Greenville, boasts one of the most

Autumn Activities • October 10-12 – St. Francis Fall for Greenville: Features more than 40 of the city’s finest restaurants, four stages with live music, a chili cook-off, and ice-carving competition, a waiter’s race, cooking demonstrations, and more. www.mainstevents.com or (864) 235-5525. • October 25 – Spinx Run Fest: Promotes healthy lifestyles with speakers, training programs, runs and walks, and seminars; www. spinxrunfest.com or (864) 284-1238. • First Fridays: On the first Friday of each month from 6-9 p.m.; around 25 art galleries open doors, showcasing watercolors, acrylics, pottery, photography, and jewelry. Contact Continued on 4 » D O

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• Restaurant O: 116 South Main Street; www.restauranto.com or (864) 331-0007. George Clooney’s favorite meal here (while he was filming Leatherheads in Greenville) included shrimp cocktail, a wedge of iceberg lettuce with Italian dressing, ahi tuna, and apple cobbler with ice cream.

• The Saturday Market: Saturday mornings from 8 a.m.-noon through November 1, you’ll find fresh produce, breakfast, and live entertainment; www.saturdaymarketlive.com or (864) 467-4494.

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Attractions • Falls Park on the Reedy River: 601 South Main Street; www.fallspark.com or (864) 4674350. • Greenville Zoo: 150 Cleveland Park Drive; www.greenvillezoo.com or (864) 467-4300. Open daily 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children ages 3-15. • Downtown Parks: Peace Center Amphitheater, Cleveland Park, and McPherson Park (the city’s oldest and home of the Senior Citizens of Greenville’s country store). For all parks and gardens: www.greatergreenville.com/ city_services/parks.asp (864) 467-4355. • The Peace Center for the Performing Arts: 300 South Main Street; www. peacecenter.org or (864) 467-3000. Broadway, pop, comedy, and classical music all sing out at this fabulous venue.

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• The BI-LO Center: 650 North Academy Street. State-of-the art entertainment facility. www.bilocenter.com or (864) 241-3800. • Fluor Field at the West End: Features the Greenville Drive, Minor League, Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox; www. greenvilledrive.com or (864) 240-4500. • Furman University: 3300 Poinsett Highway; www.furman.edu or (864) 294-2185. • Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University: 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.; www. bjumg.org or (864) 770-1331. • Greenville County Museum of Art: 420 College Street; antiques.greenvillemuseum.org or (864) 271-7570.

Lodging • Westin Poinsett: 120 South Main Street; www.westin.com/poinsett or (864) 421-9700. Rates start at $169. • The Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Riverplace: 171 Riverplace; www. hamptoninnandsuitesgreenville.com or (864) 271-8700. Rates start at $159. • Hyatt Regency Greenville: 220 North Main Street; www.hyatt.com or (864) 2351234. Rates start at $149.

• High Cotton: 550 South Main Street; www. high-cotton.net or (864) 335-4200. Open for dinner nightly and known for their buttermilk fried oysters with Green Goddess dressing. • Soby’s New South Cuisine: 207 South Main Street; www.sobys.com or (864) 2327007. This restaurant is housed in a 100-yearold building and serves New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, grits, and fried green tomatoes. • Larkin’s on the River: 318 South Main Street (at the Peace Center); www. larkinsontheriver.com or (864) 467-9777. Open for lunch and dinner, look for the she-crab soup and shrimp and grits in this fine-dining favorite.

Shopping • Mast General Store: 111 North Main Street; www.mastgeneralstore.com or (864) 235-1883. Housewares, candies by the barrel, footwear, travel gear, and clothing await in this regional favorite. • llyn strong Fine Jewelry: 119 North Main Street; www.llynstrong.com or (864) 233-5900. Local artisans, as well as national designers, show off fine jewelry and art glass. • The Beaded Frog: 241C North Main Street; www.beadedfrog.com or (864) 235-2323. Fine selection of semiprecious stones, sterling silver, and glass beads. • Go Fish: 612 South Main Street; www. gofishgreenville.com or (864) 250-0200. Situated right across from Falls Park, this shop sells handmade goods from all over the world.

Side Trip Just 37 miles from Greenville, another natural beauty awaits. Caesars Head State Park – a granite outcropping on top of the Blue Ridge Escarpment – gives a gaspingly gorgeous view of the fall foliage below. Hiking trails, both easy and challenging, wind through the park. Pack a picnic, and breathe in the scenery. 8155 Geer Highway, Cleveland, SC 29635; www. southcarolinaparks.com or (864) 836-6115. Trail admission: $2 adults. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau: 206 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601; www.greenvillecvb.com or 1-800-717-0023.

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Come downtown and ride the trolley! The free service operates weekly from Thursday through Sunday. On Thursdays and Fridays, it runs from 6 to 11 PM; on Saturday, hop aboard from 10 AM to 11 PM; and on Sunday afternoons, experience it from 1 until 8 PM. Typically, you’ll find the trolleys traversing downtown from West Earle Street on the north end to Fields Street on the south end. The new route now includes Heritage Green. The trolleys stop at any intersection when hailed by a rider. The trolleys will seat 35 passengers and is expected to

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complete their route in about 45 minutes. You will enjoy this fun activity with your family and friends! For a trolley route map, visit www.greenvillesc.gov. (Hours of operation are subject to change on Greenville Drive game days or due to special events.)

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Outdoor festival celebrates visual, performing and culinary arts May is shaping up to be a big month for Janina Tukarski Ellis. The West End painter anticipates welcoming a crowd of visitors to her booth at Artisphere, but that’s not all. Shortly before the arts extravaganza fills the streets of Downtown Greenville May 13-15, Janina and her husband, Joe, will welcome their first baby, too. “It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks,” she laughs. Ellis is among 120 visual artists showcased in the festival’s open-air Artists Row. Selected through a competitive juried process, these are some of the region’s top talents representing a variety of creative mediums. Artisphere also features an eclectic schedule of performing artists and an Arts Café serving up local flavors.

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Artists Row draws huge crowds—an estimated 50,000 last year. Many have never visited an art gallery before but are attracted to the easy-going outdoor venue, says Ellis, who works out of a studio in Greenville’s Pendleton Arts District. “At Artisphere, we bring our art to the public, instead of waiting for the public to come to us,” she says. “People head downtown simply to enjoy a lovely weekend, and while here discover that there is indeed a thriving arts scene in Greenville.” Plenty of people visit Artists Row in search of original, handcrafted artwork, Ellis says, “but there’s no pressure to buy anything—just come out and enjoy art for the art itself.”

discover Greenville’s rich artistic diversity.” In addition to Artists Row, Artisphere is a venue for the region’s favorite performing artists and also plays host to local youth groups. Musical acts range from southern soul to indie rock to classical, while entertainment runs the gamut from step teams to ballet troupes. Blending the line between visual and performing arts are a potter, an encaustic artist and a blacksmith presenting live demonstrations of their chosen craft. “Artisphere is a chance to sample the arts,” says Murphy, and it was recognized as one of the country’s “Top 100 Fine Arts Festivals” by a Sunshine Artist readership poll. “There truly is something here for everyone.”

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Indeed, Artisphere is all about highlighting the local creative community. “We put together a great collection of visual, performing and culinary arts,” says Executive Director Kerry Murphy. “More than just raising awareness, we want to make art accessible … Artisphere is an easy way to

Woodworker Michael McDunn has participated in Artists Row every year since its inaugural. A working craftsman for the past three decades, he grew up in a big family with a vibrantly creative mother. A pastel artist, she exposed her children to art “from day one,” McDunn says, fondly recalling many

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an afternoon sitting amongst his siblings at a kitchen table scattered with crayons, markers, paints and more, all in an atmosphere sparked with artistic possibilities. “That type of experience is so important for children,” he says, “and that’s why Kidsphere is such a vital part of Artisphere.” This “apprentice workshop” gives kids an opportunity to become artists for the day— perhaps even for life. Governors School students guide hands-on activities ranging from making jewelry to splattering paint to crafting paper collage and mosaic bowls. Other fun events include Brian Olsen’s Art in Action, a colorful display of paint, energy and passion as this dynamic artist creates portraits to music. “Kidsphere is a big, big draw,” Murphy says. “Best of all, it’s completely free.”

MAKING CENTS Competition to get juried into Artists Row is fierce—700-plus hopefuls applied for 120 available slots—because the event makes economic sense. Based on artist sales, Artisphere ranks

among the nation’s “Top 20 Arts Festivals” according to Greg Lawler’s Art Fair Sourcebook 2010. “Our artists tend to do really well,” Murphy says. Artisphere provides an alternative to mass-produced “stuff” that doesn’t stand the test of time, says McDunn, who works out of a Rutherford Road studio. “When you purchase something handmade by a local craftsman, you have a piece of art that will last for generations,” he explains. And if that artist ultimately achieves fame, “who knows, it might become really valuable one day.” McDunn doesn’t suggest buying art in anticipation of turning a profit, however. Rather, he says, “buy something you love. You can’t put a dollar value on your appreciation for a beautiful piece of art.”

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Metropolitan Arts Council,” Eaker says, and last year the series generated more than $30,000 to help MAC provide support and services to individual artists, arts organizations and arts education programs.

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Sounds like Spring so make plans to come on down and

BB&T Main Street Fridays

Free outdoor concert series bring music, fun and fellowship downtown

Some places, pollen is the telltale sign. But here in Greenville, we know it’s spring because the air downtown is filled with the sound of live music. That’s because three favorite series— Downtown Alive, Main Street Fridays and Rhythm on the River—bring a variety of musical entertainment to outdoor venues during the spring and summer months. These popular weekly happenings promise plenty of fun and fellowship for all ages. So come Do Downtown by taking in an outdoor concert!

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Thursdays have long been synonymous with Downtown Alive. This warm-weather street party brings free entertainment to the Hyatt Plaza every Thursday from 5:30-8:30PM through August 25. “Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and BB&T Main Street Fridays are some of our most popular events,” says Tara Eaker, Marketing Manager for the City of Greenville. “These series provide great free, live musical entertainment for people of all ages.” Now that spring is officially here, Eaker says, people are looking for opportunities to be outdoors—and Downtown Alive gives everyone a chance to play outside after a day in the office. The 24-week series features rock, blues, funk and cover bands from across the region. The Thursday gathering tends to attract a young-adult audience; therefore, organizers have added The Player’s Zone, an interactive area featuring Birdie Ball and tailgating games such as cornhole, ladder golf and washers. Last year, Downtown Alive attracted an average 1,800 attendees each week. “Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive serves as the single largest fundraiser for the

End the work week—or, depending on your point of view, start the weekend—with BB&T Main Street Fridays. This free, family-friendly gathering takes place every Friday at the Hyatt Plaza from 5:30-9:30PM. “BB&T Main Street Fridays is a familyoriented event,” Eaker says, and much of the entertainment is geared toward the with-kids demographic. “We have a Kid’s Zone that features children’s inflatables, face painting and other special events.” The 29-week series runs through Sept. 30.

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive Thursdays through Aug. 25 5:30-8:30PM Hyatt Plaza www.greenvillesc.gov www.facebook.com/downtownalive All performances are FREE March 17 Green Vegas

Indie/Rock

March 24 Soulution

Funk/Soul

March 31 Pinna

Jam Band/Funk

April 7

The Plaids

Pop/Rock/Covers

April 14

Fernandina

Rock/Blues

April 21

Gaslight Street

Blues/Rock/Soul

April 28

Mighty McFly

Pop/Rock/Covers

May 5

Ultima Nota

Latin/Tropical

May 12

The Winter Sounds

Indie/Rock

May 19

Orange Magnolia

Jam/Rock

May 26

Sing Sing 76

Rock/Pop

June 2

Kemp Ridley

Rock/Pop

June 9

Mac Leaphart and Country My Ragged Company

June 16

Lionz of Zion

Funk

June 23

Josh Roberts and the Hinges

Rock/Americana

June 30

Ben Fagan and the Holy City Hooligans

Reggae/Funk

July 7

Stereo Reform

Funk/Rock

July 14

James Justin and Co. Americana

July 21

Reggaeinfinity

Reggae

July 28

Violet and the Beauregardes

Variety

Aug. 4

The Soulfeathers

Southern Rock

Aug. 11

The Jones Machine

Pop/Rock

Aug. 18

Cold Roses

Alternative

Aug.25

John Wesley Satterfield

Rock/Americana

BB&T MAIN STREET FRIDAYS Fridays through Sept. 30 5:30-9:30PM Hyatt Plaza www.greenvillesc.gov www.facebook.com/mainstreetfridays All performances are FREE

LARKIN’S RHYTHM ON THE RIVER May 12 through Sept. 8 Gates open 6PM Shows start 7PM Peace Center Amphitheater www.rhythmontheriver.com Tickets are $5 unless otherwise noted

March 18 Craig Sorrells Project Funk/Jazz March 25 Rickey Godfrey

Blues/R&B

April 1

Little Big Band

Variety

May 12

Swingin’ Medallions ($10)

April 8

Sweet Mojo Rising

Blues/Jazz

April 15

The Groovin’ Company

Beach/Blues

April 22

NuSound

Neo-Soul/Jazz

May 19

BMW Charities Concert ($20) Featuring Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles) with “A Night at Hotel California”

April 29

Itchy and the Chiggers Rock

May 26

Fantastic Shakers

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Moxie

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The Tams ($10)

May 13

True Blues

Blues

June 9

Hip Pocket

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The Flashbacks

Beach/Variety

May 27

Chocolate Thunder

Soul

June 3

The Note Ropers

Country

June10

The Flying Saucers

Oldies/Rockabilly

June 17

Calvin Edwards Trio

Jazz

June 24

Matt Walsh

Blues

July 1

Wanda Johnson

Soul

July 8

Southern Crescent

Variety

July 15

Swingin’ Richards

Rock/Covers

July 22

5th and York

Jazz/Soul

July 29

Katie & The Bang

Rock and Roll

Aug. 5

Gaylyn Arnold

Jazz

Aug. 12

Dockside Band

Southern Beach

Aug. 19

Palmetto Swamp Congregation

Blues/Rock

Aug. 26

Steve Kane Project

Rock

Sept. 2

The WireDogs

Classic Rock

Sept. 9

Encore

Beach/Variety

Sept. 16

Gypsy Souls

Funk

Sept. 23

Rock and Roll Reunion Beach/Classic Rock

Sept. 30

Jumpstreet

June 16 Out-of-Towners June 23 Band of Oz June 30 Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs ($10)

This Friday funfest has changed its focus from years past, with a lineup now leaning toward more jazz, blues, beach and variety music. “Proceeds generated from BB&T Main Street Fridays go directly back toward event operations, which in turn allows the City to continue providing great events free of charge to the public,” Eaker says, noting that in 2010 Main Street Fridays attracted an average of 2,000-2,500 attendees each week.

Variety

Larkin’s Rhythm on the River Forget the Grand Strand. The Southeast’s #1 beach music concert series is right here on the banks of the Reedy River. Larkin’s Rhythm on the River brings the best of beach music to the Dow Amphitheatre on Thursdays at 7PM. The award-winning series runs May 12 through Sept. 8.

“We are the only multi-week concert series in the Southeast that offers authentic regional beach music,” says Bob Munnich, Managing Partner of Larkin’s on the River. “We want to entertain the locals and give a true taste of South Carolina music to visitors.” But Rhythm on the River is more than just wholesome family fun all summer long, Munnich says. “Larkin’s goal is to ‘Give Back’ to the community,” he explains. Thus the series serves a greater purpose through “Larkin’s Gives Back,” a grassroots effort to benefit local nonprofits that assist children, the arts and the community; over the past five years, Rhythm on the River has generated some $500,000 for Upstate causes. (The application process for 2011 recipients is underway through April 1; for details, call 864-467-9777 or visit www. rhythmontheriver.com.) The 2011 Rhythm on the River lineup features all regional acts, with tickets costing

July 7

Chairmen of the Board (Ken Knox & Friends)

July 14

Dynamic Breakers

July 21

The Rick Strickland Band

July 28

Jim Quick & Coastline ($10)

Aug. 4

Encore

Aug. 11

The Fabulous Shades

Aug. 18

The Holiday Band

Aug. 25

The Craig Woolard Band ($10)

Sept. 1

Swingin’ Medallions ($10)

Sept. 8

The Fabulous Kays

either $5 or $10. Food and beverages are available; no coolers or pets allowed. In seasons past, the best-attended shows—classic groups such as The Tams and the Swingin’ Medallions—attracted some 1,400 guests, while the typical Thursday night enjoys crowds of 850-1,000.

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DESTINATION SHOPPING the beaded Frog Full service bead store featuring supplies, coaching, and more. 241 N. Main Street, 864.235.2323 beija boutique – Plaza Suite Outfitting fashionable women in Greenville with the complete collection of Beija-Flor Jeans. 550 S. Main Street, 864.298.0081 bouharoun’s Fine wines & Spirits Something for everyone, every taste, and every price. 301 Falls Street, 864.233.2738 Cochran Jewelry

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Family owned jeweler specializing in custom designs. 211 N. Main Street, 864.233.3641 the Cook’s Station Kitchen shop featuring major appliances, gourmet gifts, and kitchen gadgets.

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659 S. Main Street, 864.250.0091 Go Fish Apparel, jewelry, and home furnishings from around the globe. 612 S. Main Street, 864.250.0200 iStore Greenville Apple Certified staff offering a personal shopping experience in a welcoming environment. 550 S. Main Street, 864.236.8383 Jb lacher Jewelers Upstate South Carolina’s original and oldest manufacturing jewelry store. 123 College Street, 864.232.7385 mast General Store

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Stella’s music emporium Vintage and used guitars, accessories, lessons, and more. 325 Augusta Street, 864.232.5221

Trolley Route Parking Areas City Parks

500 E. McBee Avenue, 864.242.2535 Saffron’s west end Café Delicious cuisine including house specialties and customer favorites. 31 Augusta Street, 864.241.0401

SLEEP A WINK hampton inn & Suites – riverPlace Premier lodging with elegant guest rooms, unsurpassed views, and inviting décor. 171 RiverPlace, 864.271.8700 hyatt regency Greenville Artfully stylish and gracious hotel, ideally located in the heart of the city. 220 N. Main Street, 864.235.1234

OTHER THINGS buncombe Street United methodist Church Downtown gathering spot that’s more than a holiday destination. 200 Buncombe Street, 864.232.7341 Centre Stage Greenville’s professional theatre offers a wide range of entertainment. 501 River Street, 864.233.6733 First Presbyterian Church Church that is dedicated to growing faithful Christians. 200 W. Washington Street, 864.235.0496 valerie miller Craftsman Court offers the village alternative to downtown condos.

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Dinner theatre spotlighting folksy satire, music, and great food blended with a personal touch. 101 College Street, 864.232.2287 mary beth’s Breakfast all day long, seven days a

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Enjoy E A ST E R SU N DA Y BRU NC H A PR IL 24, 2011 from 11 am to 2 pm Easter Sunday was made for brunch with your family at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. Enjoy a beautiful spring setting in our eight story atrium and beautiful indoor waterfalls. Indulge in a spectacular buffet featuring carving stations, including Assorted Salads, Soup and an Irresistible Array of Desserts. Join our Executive Chef Mr. Carl Lundgren and his culinary team and make your reservations now. ADULTS

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AT SATURDAY MARKET – SHOP FRESH, BUY LOC AL Do the Carolina First Saturday Market. In 2002, the City of Greenville formed a task force with the initiative to develop an open-air downtown farmers’ market for the sale of locally grown farm products, arts, and crafts in order to attract people downtown and provide a resource for the booming residential development taking place. It was decided that the farmers’ market would be located on E. Court Street, the site of the 1920s Greenville Curb Market. The original name for the new event was the “Poinsett Curb Market” in honor of Joel Poinsett, a historical South Carolina figure who was botanist and experimental farmer, but was changed prior to the first market on April 26, 2003 to the “Saturday

Market” in order to convey a more casual and fun message. The Saturday Market’s fifth year in 2007 marked a new beginning for the Saturday Market as several changes occurred. First, the market relocated to Main Street to establish more prominence in Downtown Greenville. This new location was ideal, providing ample shade from the magnificent Main Street trees and generating more shoppers from local foot traffic. The 2011 Saturday Market will feature a variety of weekly events over the course of the season, which begins May 7 and will run through October 29. Visit SaturdayMarketLive.com for more information and check back frequently to view the updated vendor list.

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do downtown and the rest of Greenville according to Men’s Journal As printed in Men’s Journal - April 2011 Edition Men’s Journal magazine editors gathered a vast amount of information to compile their list of select cities for the magazine’s annual Best Places to Live choices feature. The April 2011 edition has titled this year’s winning cities in a section highlighted with the title “Think Small, Live Big.” “The editors selected 18 towns that they believed have mastered the art of living well in the 21st century by prioritizing localism, sustainability and conservation. They also took into account other factors, such as cost of living and the number of sunny days per year,” the magazine said in a statement.

Durango, Colorado, was selected as the Best Place to Put Your Outdoor Life First but other cities that made the list are as follows: Sarasota, Fla. Des Moines, Iowa Memphis, Tenn. Fargo, N.D. Northhampton, Mass. Minneapolis, Minn. Huntsville, Ala. Frisco, Tex. Grand Rapids, Mich. Portsmouth, N.H. New Orleans, La. Jacksonville, Ore. San Luis Obispo, Calif. Louisville, Ky. Philipsburg, Mont.

Greenville, S.C. Flagstaff, Ariz. For more of the most livable cities and towns in America, check out the April issue of Men’s Journal.

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entertainment performed by local, regional and national talent. BB&T Main Street Fridays at The Hyatt is a 28-week free music series running every Friday from March 18 through September 30. This Friday night tradition provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy downtown Greenville on our award-winning Main Street.

Anytime Mast General Store A little Spring-cleaning goes a long way. Mast General Store is collecting gently worn shoes for all ages to help folks in the Greenville area. Shoes can be dropped off at Mast Store downtown any time. When a disaster strikes, shoes are one of the first items needed.

Shagging at the Tea Party Wednesday-Saturday, until April 2 Café And Then Some Join the Augusta Road “in crowd” for a Pawley’s Island house party jam-packed with insanity. Call 864.232.2287 for reservations.

BB&T Main Street Fridays

Baking Series March 29 & April 12 The Cook’s Station Come learn from Chef Cynthia Williams how to make Cheesecakes, Cream Cheese Pastries, and Sweet Roll Dough (March 15), Focaccia, Flat Breads, and Rustic Style Crostini (March 29), and Genois, Sponge Cake, Jelly Roll, and Traditional Buttercreams (April 12). Registration required. (Cost: $40 per class or $105 for all 3 classes)

Fridays, thru Sept. 30 Hyatt Plaza; 220 N. Main Street Wind up the work week listening and dancing to the best in music

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Join the GSO to welcome spring and commemorate the anniversaries of two musical Schuman(n)s.

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Hypnobabies March 27, 5 pm Natural Baby

Thursdays, thru August 25 Hyatt Regency Plaza; 220 N. Main Street

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March 26 & 27 The Peace Center

March 27, 1 pm The Beaded Frog

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Downtown comes alive every Thursday evening with an outdoor street party featuring live musical entertainment with varied sounds including rock, blues, funk and cover bands. Main Street serves as the perfect backdrop to this free event series where people can unwind by meeting up with friends, making new acquaintances and networking.

Springtime for Schuman(n)s

The same hypno-anesthesia techniques used by people who undergo surgery with hypnosis as their only anesthesia. The method used is called “Eyes Open Childbirth Hypnosis.” This technique allows Hypnobabies moms to easily remain deeply in hypnosis while being as active as they would like to be during childbirth. The classes are offered in 3 hour sessions weekly for 6 weeks.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels March 24-26, 31 and April 1-3, 7-10, 14-16 Centre Stage Based on the popular 1998 film by the same title, this musical centers on two fraudsters living on the French Riviera. One cultivated and suave, the other a small-time American thief, both are in the business of conning rich women into giving them money and the town is only big enough for one of them to stay.

Dance Theatre of Harlem March 30, 7:30pm The Peace Center An American Classic, they keep their choreography and approach to ballet unique, while remaining true to classical technique.

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Building U Conference for Youth, Children’s Pastors, and Adult Volunteers March 25 & 26 Buncombe Street United Methodist Church Speakers are David Nasser, Duffy Robbins, and Chad Norris. Robbie Seay will lead worship. (Cost: $15)

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Got All Your Marbles? Rings, Necklaces and Earrings featuring interchangeable marbles. Each piece includes a bag of marbles that you can switch for different looks. Very cool & unusual.

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23 • Shagging at the Tea Party

• Springtime for Schuman(n)s

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• Wire Crochet Frame

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• Shagging at the Tea Party

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

• BB&T Main Street Fridays

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

• Building U Conference

• Springtime for Schuman(n)s

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• Shagging at the Tea Party

• Dance Theatre of Harlem

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

• BB&T Main Street Fridays

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

• Disney’s Mulan Jr.

• Basic II: Earrings

• Shagging at the Tea Party

• Hypnobabies

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

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• Disney’s Mulan Jr.

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

• BB&T Main Street Fridays

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

• Disney’s Mulan Jr.

• The Foreigner

• Cupcake Decorating for Tweens

• Giselle

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

• Baking Series

• Disney’s Mulan Jr.

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

• The Foreigner

• The Foreigner • Italian Cuisine

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

• The Foreigner

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

• The Foreigner

• Classical Twist

• BB&T Main Street Fridays

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

• The Foreigner

• Classical Twist

• Guitar Orchestra of Barcelona

• BB&T Main Street Fridays

• The Foreigner

• Miracles of the South Book Signing

• Yanni in Concert

• Miracles of the South Book Signing • Huey Lewis and The News

• What’s for Dinner?

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

• BB&T Main Street Fridays

• Grand Finale

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April 17, 12-3 pm & April 23 11 am-3 pm Mast General Store

Cupcake Decorating for Tweens April 9, 9 am The Cook’s Station

Disney’s Mulan Jr. April 1-3, 8-10 The Peace Center Travel back to the legendary days of Ancient China with this action—packed stage musical adaptation of Disney’s Mulan presented by the South Carolina Children’s Theatre.

The Foreigner April 8-10, 14-17, 21-23 Greenville Little Theatre This award-winning comedy is a crowd favorite and an inspired comic romp! Ryan Bradburn stars at the meek, lovesick accountant who finds himself when he pretends to be a foreigner who speaks no English as he vacations in rural Georgia.

Chef Arianna Lester will demonstrate various cupcake design techniques. Each participant will decorate 8 cupcakes and take them home, along with buttercream and cake recipes. Registration required. (Ages 8-12, Cost: $40)

Giselle April 9, 7 pm The Peace Center Created in 1841, Giselle is the greatest romantic ballet of all time. A story that must be seen and a performance that can’t be missed, presented by the Carolina Ballet Theatre.

Italian Cuisine April 14, 6 pm The Cook’s Station

Italian-American Josie Cassandra will introduce you to many of the ingredients, herbs, and spices of Italian foods, and teach you what works best together to create authentic Tuscanstyle meals. Registration required. (Cost: $40)

Classical Twist April 15-17 The Peace Center Jokes abound in these four modern works in which composers poke fun at one another and imitate musical styles from earlier eras.

Robbie Boman tells her true stories in Miracles of South Carolina and More Miracles of South Carolina. Miracles are happening right here in the Palmetto State and, as Robbie has discovered, they are happening to people very much like you.

Yanni in Concert April 22, 8 pm The Peace Center Witness Yanni perform his greatest instrumental hits made famous in his shows from around the world. This is Yanni returning to his roots with a live performance that will deliver old and new fans the very best of Yanni and his music.

Guitar Orchestra of Barcelona April 16, 8 pm The Peace Center Twenty-five incomparably talented Spanish guitarists, together as an orchestra, perform classically-hued transcriptions of music from their rich Spanish heritage and from the classical literature.

What’s for Dinner? April 26, 6 pm The Cook’s Station Ever open the pantry door and think “what can I whip up for my family tonight?” In this class, Chef Coco Neil will demonstrate how to make delicious and easy meals from items you typically find in your pantry. Registration required. (Cost: $40)

Grand Finale April 30 & May 1 The Peace Center The Greenville Symphony Orchestra will sparkle as Old World meets New in this program of orchestral heavyweights.

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GLT Gala – A Night of the 60s!

They have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, scored 19 top-ten singles, and now the group who gave us the iconic poprock sound of the 80’s is bringing their new soul tour to the Peace Center stage.

A fun-filled evening of food, drink, auction and a revue of great music, dance and images from that crazy decade.

May 1, 6 pm Greenville Little Theatre

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• GLT Gala – A Night of the 60s!

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6 • BB&T Main Street Fridays

7 • The Carolina First Saturday Market

• Mexican Dinner Party

11 • Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies

12 • Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

13 • BB&T Main Street Fridays • Girl’s Night the Musical

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18 • Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies

19 • Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

14 • The Carolina First Saturday Market • Shoulder to Shoulder

20 • BB&T Main Street Fridays

21 • The Carolina First Saturday Market • 50 Beautiful Years of Astounding Voices

• Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

• BB&T Main Street Fridays

• The Carolina First Saturday Market

• USA Pro Cycling Championships

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30 • USA Pro Cycling Championships

Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies Wednesdays, May 4-25 Peace Center Amphitheater Watch your favorite classic movies under the stars. The movies are free. Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are permitted for your comfort and convenience.

June 1 • Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Reedy River Concerts

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3 • BB&T Main Street Fridays

4 • The Carolina First Saturday Market

Mexican Dinner Party May 5, 6 pm The Cook’s Station Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at The Cook’s Station this year and you’ll have the recipes and knowhow to throw your own Mexican party next May 5! Chef Teryi Youngblood of Soby’s will be in our kitchen cooking up her favorite Mexican Events Continued on 18 » dishes. Registration required. (Cost: $40) D O

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Artisphere 2011 May 13-15 Downtown Greenville

The Carolina First Saturday Market Saturdays, May 7-Oct. 29 Main Street Select from the finest in fresh produce and flowers locally grown and delivered to the market each week. While shopping you can grab a bite to eat from participating food vendors and learn new cooking and gardening tips presented by area experts.

Girl’s Night the Musical May 13, 8 pm The Peace Center Grab the girls and get ready to party to such hits as It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Lady Marmalade, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, and many more!

This artful weekend in downtown Greenville showcases a diverse menu of experiences that center around the arts, both visual and performing, and Greenville’s multicultural offerings to appeal to visitors from around the world, as well as residents throughout the region.

Shoulder to Shoulder May 14, 7:30pm The Peace Center Come hear the arts after a great day of seeing

the arts at Artisphere 2011. Members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra join forces with our young musicians for this season’s concluding concert.

and team on American soil. It is also one of 17 national championship events that USA Cycling, Inc. sanctions across five disciplines in the sport for amateurs and professionals.

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Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Reedy River Concerts

May 21, 8 pm The Peace Center The Chorale closes its 50th Anniversary Season with the monumental Beethoven “Missa Solemnis in D.”

USA Pro Cycling Championships May 28-30 Downtown Greenville Part of the USA Cycling Professional Tour, the series determines the best professional rider

Wednesdays, Jun. 1-Aug. 31 Peace Center Amphitheater Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic supper and sit back and enjoy a variety of musical concerts featuring jazz, country, patriotic, rock & roll, blues and reggae. This free, outdoor family event provides the perfect way to spend a warm summer night.

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Where the Parking is Easy.

That’s right… parking is easy in downtown Greenville, where there are thousands of parking spaces… to be exact, 9,444 spaces open to the public and 805 onstreet spaces! Park in a deck and stay awhile to enjoy all of the sights and sounds of downtown Greenville during the holiday season. You’ll be glad you did! Remember that free weekend parking is available in the Richardson Garage, conveniently located behind Piazza Bergamo on the corner of Richardson and W. North streets. Additionally, the West Washington Deck has monthly and daily parking available. Daily rates are $1 for the first 2 hours, and $1 per hour thereafter, with a daily maximum of $6. has free parking on nights

starting at 6 PM and on weekends. The City has an interactive parking finder system online to help you locate parking: check it out at www.greenvillesc.gov/ Transportation/parking. aspx. Simply enter the address of your destination, and the map will show you the closest parking options to that destination! Parking is both affordable and accessible. It’s only $1.50 for one hour in a garage and only $.50 for each additional 30 minutes. If you decide to stay the whole day, the most it will cost you is $6.00, as that is the maximum daily rate. Just follow the green “P” to discover all of the parking garages surrounding Main Street… you’ll be surprised at just how many options there are!

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