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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have spent years in the Greenville area, The Local 5 Newsletter is your one stop destination to find out what you don’t want to miss this weekend in the Upstate.
Every Thursday, we will highlight our ‘top 5 musts’ that will include everything from restaurants, activities, parks, concerts and festivals that are all right here in beautiful Greenville, SC.
From sizzling steak dinners at Larkins to Southern staples at Tupelo Honey, Greenville is a foodie paradise. It’s Restaurant Week in the Upstate, a eleven day celebration that includes premier discounts and menu options. Enjoy deals from hundreds of local restaurants; check the link below for a developing list of restaurant options. Take date night to a whole new level or enjoy an adventurous night out with friends. Great deals have never been this tasty!
Lights, Camera, Action! This weekend, the Mauldin Theatre Company is hosting their next Spotlight Series Musical: The Last Five Years. Join Abby Gilbert and Phillip Rast as they paint a picture of a tumultuous romance between two New Yorkers. As a twist, one side of the story is told backwards, while the other side is told chronologically. Who is telling the truth and has been blinded by love? Come see for yourself! Tickets are $15 at the Mauldin Theatre Company.
Whether you’re a wizard fan or a symphony aficionado, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert is an experience that is not soon forgotten. Watching the film on a 40 foot screen, accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, makes the magic come alive. Join Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they face off against the infamous Sirius Black, an escape from Azkaban Prison. Available tickets start at $39 at the Peace Center. A trip to the movies has never felt so electric.
“Get’cha Head in the Game” this season during a Furman Basketball game. Join Wednesdays at 7pm at the Well at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena to cheer on the Paladins. Coach Bob Richey is leading a passionate group of veterans and freshmen, including PJay Smith Jr., Garrett Hien, and Mason Smith. Tickets start at $20! Purchase your tickets today!
Country music icon, Alan Jackson, is touring at the Peace Center on Monday, January 13th. Enjoy the country twang of Jackson’s guitar, and his “neotraditional” style. The “Remember When” and “Chattahoochee” singer is a 17 time ACM Award winner and two-time Grammy Award winner for a reason; his voice is soulful and transportive. Check online to purchase tickets today!