Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for
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Spend spring in Greenville and enjoy these travel-worthy events. | Photo provided by VisitGreenvilleSC
Spring days are on the way, Columbus. While we love every season in our city, we do enjoy a springtime getaway. Enter: Greenville, SC. Known for its vibrant art scene, award-winning downtown, scenic outdoors, and eclectic dining, adventure awaits just a quick flight away.
To help you plan your trip, we’ve rounded up six travel-worthy events happening in “Yeah, That Greenville” this spring:
Southern Roots - A BBQ Reunion | April 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | $110-2,500 | Get a taste of the South with BBQ bites from 30+ pitmasters and chefs, and enjoy live music, libations + more while supporting a good cause.
Mac Arnold Blues Festival | April 15 | 12-6 p.m. | City of Fountain Inn, 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn | Free | Listen to the sounds of legendary blues and R&B artist Mac Arnold at the 16th Annual Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival.
euphoria Spring Fest | April 20-23 | Times vary | Various venues around Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Easley | $45-525 | This upscale event celebrates Greenville’s robust culinary community with exclusive tastings, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, and multi-course dinners featuring celebrity chefs.
Artisphere | May 12-14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free | Named the "#3 Best Art Show in the Country” by USA TODAY, this art show features 135 juried visual artists representing 17 different mediums (read: glass, jewelry, painting, ceramics, wood, furniture, and more).
Gallabrae: Greenville’s Scottish Games | May 26-May 27 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville and Furman University | Parade: Free; Games: Free (Children 4 + under), $10 (Children 5-12), $20 (Adults) in advance or $25 at the gate | This is a BYOB event —as in, bring your own bagpipes — filled with Scottish festivities that combine spirited competition, Celtic jams, a parade, and more.
BMW Charity Pro-Am | June 5-11| Times vary | Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club | $20-175 | Amateurs, celebrities + professionals rotate between two courses on Thursday and Friday with the twelve lowest-scoring amateur teams and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final amateur round.*
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POLL
What’s your vacation style?
A. Trying the foodie scene
B. Getting some much-needed relaxation
C. Exploring the outdoors
D. Appreciating the arts, music, and culture
Kelsea Ballerini | Wednesday, March 8 | 8 p.m. | Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Downtown | $39.50-$79.50 | See the Grammy-nominated country singer with hits like “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Peter Pan.”
Thursday, March 9
Yoga Night | Thursday, March 9 | 6-7 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Downtown | $10 | This class focuses on slow movements + is designed for all experience levels.
Trivia Night | Thursday, March 9 | Taft’s Brewporium, 440 W. Broad St., Franklinton | Free | Sip local beers, grab a slice of pizza, and test your knowledge on a range of topics.
Friday, March 10
Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience | Friday, March 10 | 7 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Campus | $20-$45 | Relive the sounds of the classic rock group through this popular tribute band.
Saturday, March 11
Pop-up Pickers Club Vintage Market | Saturday, March 11 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Point at Otterbein Campus, 60 Collegeview Rd., Westerville | Free | Find vintage clothes + local vendors at this indoor market.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
How Case Western Reserve can prep your high school student for college ✏️
The Engineering: From 2D Sketch to 3D Model program helps students learn skills that can serve as a basis for a future in video game design, architecture, robotics, and civil or mechanical engineering. | Photo provided by Case Western Reserve University
Calling all parents of high school-age students: For ~200 years, Case Western Reserve University has prepared ambitious students for their futures. In that spirit, they offer online pre-college courses, designed for high school students ages 13+. Each course features video lessons by CWRU instructors and access to mentors. Available subjects include:
Astrophysics and Evolutionary Biology
Computer Science
Engineering
Neuroscience and Medicine
Social Entrepreneurship
Pro tip: The program is available year-round, and the online format lets you study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.*
The hype for the Ohio State Fair continues after two more shows were added. Fans will be able to see Keith Sweat with special guest Ginuwine on Saturday, July 29 followed by comedian Jeff Dunham on Friday, Aug. 4. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 10 at 10 a.m. 🎟
Plan Ahead
Red, White & BOOM!returns downtown on Monday, July 3 for its 41st year of being the largest Independence Day celebration in the Midwest. The fireworks show is free, but VIP tickets are available online. 🎇
Development
The former Kroger at 4485 Refugee Rd. will one day serve as an important community resource after the Mid-Ohio Collectivepurchased the property. The local nonprofit plans to transform the grocery store + provide foodand services. Full details of the project haven’t been disclosed. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Number
$688 million. That’s how much money was invested for downtown projects under construction in 2022, according to Capital Crossroads & Discovery. Other notable highlights last year include 27 proposed projects combining for $1.5 billion if they were all approved.
Sports
Football season never ends, which is why Buckeye head coach Ryan Day was fielding questions from the media to cap off the first day of spring practice. Check out some of the highlights, or take a deep dive + listen to the full conference which includes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. 🏈
Community
A new study looking into how people migrate found new residents in Columbus often hail from cities like Chicago, Detroit, or Phoenix. Browse the full map to see the others the top five + the cities Columbusites are moving in to.📍
Shop
The Eastland Mall will soon be demolished, but first, the owner is looking to selleverything that isn’t nailed down inside the vacant mall. The mall will host auctions each week until May where items inside the mall will all start at $1 a piece. Items range from display cases to office chairs to shelving. 💰 (10TV)
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TRY THIS
The original name that shall not be spoken
Classic Tim Burton movie now on stage in Columbus
Catch this Academy Award-winning movie live on stage. | Photo via @broadwaycolumbus
“It’s showtime.”
CAPA is taking that iconic quote from “Beetlejuice” quite literally as the classic Tim Burton movie is now on stage at the Ohio Theatre. Looking to catch this show? Tickets are on sale now, and you’ve got options (but don’t wait because it leaves for a new city after the weekend):
Wednesday, March 8 | 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 10 | 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 11 | 2 p.m. + 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 12 | 1 p.m. + 6:30 p.m.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Mitch.
Editor’s pick: Happy Wednesday, CBUS. If you are looking for plans this weekend, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade march returns to Dublin on Saturday for the first time since 2019. We recommend wearing something green.
Editorial:Mitch Hooper, Hanna Williford, Josh Kranzberg, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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