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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.
Greenville, SC, has soul. See for yourself at the annual Jazz Fest this weekend. Check out celebrated and local artists alike as they perform a variety of Jazz styles, like traditional, bebop, swing, and contemporary. Bands like Undercover Jazz and Company Swing will serenade the crowds with their resounding saxophones, trumpets, and drums. If you get tired from dancing, stop by an available food truck for Southern and international cuisine. Start each day with the Second Line parade and end each day with a smile. Join in a cultural celebration that will have you swinging to the rhythm in the roads.
Reflect on creative renderings at the Artists Guild Gallery Crawl, held every first Friday of the month. Sip on refreshments as you encounter 300+ pieces of fine art in Greenville’s downtown. The local, award winning artists work with a variety of mediums, such as “acrylic, graphite, oil, pastel, watercolor, photography and mixed media.” You never know what you’ll find here; it is an ideal place to shop for souvenirs and gifts. Come curious!
Understanding history helps us understand patterns of human behavior, and thus, helps us avoid potential pitfalls. History is also wildly entertaining. That’s why Chautauqua’s History Comes Alive Festival is sure to be a knockout. Join as Charles Dickens, El Vaquero, Maria Von Trapp, and more, tell their behind the scenes stories. Performances will be held inside during the day and outside during the evenings. Note: Please reserve your spots online for indoor shows, and bring your own lawn chair for outdoor shows. Check the link below for more detailed information regarding showtimes. Be on the lookout for Chautauqua’s essential question: Does the character’s image match the truth?
Twin Creeks Lavender Farm offers serenity in a stifling world. Escape the hustle for an afternoon and pick flowers instead. In celebration of their 5th anniversary, Twin Creeks is no longer charging for entry or parking; participants will pay only for picked lavender. Lavender has many health benefits and can be used to decrease stress, anxiety, and insomnia, among other things. It’s also subtly sweet and floral when used in teas and baking. Once you have finished picking, check out their barn store for more than a hundred homemade lavender items, like soap and essential oils. Cool off from the hot sun with a honey, lavender ice cream or fresh, lavender lemonade. This 100 year old farm takes visitors back to a simpler time, away from the stress of the city.
Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day this weekend at Chimney Rock State Park. Located about an hour from downtown Greenville, Chimney Rock overlooks a 75 mile wide view of lush forests and the Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition to hiking and sightseeing, this weekend will also include free activities and education stations for individuals of all ages. For example, be sure to check out “Rockin’ Raptors” and “Threats and Thorns” in order to learn more about our natural world. Tour sign ups are now available at the link below; they are accessible to many individuals with disabilities via elevators and trained staff. Events are included with the price of admission. Experience sights that will make you feel small, but in the best possible way.
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