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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.
oin Group Therapy Pub & Playground for Happy Hour Karaoke Thursday May 18th and May 25th! Sip and sing your way through our incredible happy hour specials. Happy Hour 3-6:30 PM! BOGO Apps Half Priced Draft Beer $1 off Well Spirits $2 off all Menu Cocktails (Excludes Trustfalls and Shared Cocktails) $3 Domestic Beers Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind happy hour karaoke experience! Dates: May 18, 2023 Location: Group Therapy Pub & Playground Address: 320 Falls St, Suite G, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (864) 284-4333 Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
A Play by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman and using a rotating cast of 5 women, the play is organized as a series of monologues with subject matter that includes women's relationships and wardrobes and at times the interaction of the two, using the female wardrobe as a time capsule of a woman's life. Nora Ephron is best known for her films Silkwood, When Harry Met Sally, and Sleepless in Seattle. Presented By: Mill Town Players Dates: 5/18/2023, 5/19/2023, 5/20/2023, 5/21/2023 Location: Simpsonville Arts Center Address: 110 Academy St, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Phone: (864) 947-8000 Time: Thu-Sat 7:30 pm; Sun 3 pm Price: $12 for seniors/students/military, $15 adults; $3.50 ticket processing fee
The Greenville Zoo invites zoo-goers to tap into the wild at their 13th annual Brew in the Zoo. This event, set for Friday, May 19 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., will provide attendees with the opportunity to sample an assortment of beer, lite fare, all while exploring the zoo after hours. Early admission and general admission ticket holders will receive a special souvenir shot glass, unlimited beer sampling, free food and Pepsi products. Designated drivers will receive free food and Pepsi products. Dates: May 19, 2023 Location: Greenville Zoo Address: 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (864) 467-4300 Time: 6-10 pm Price: $55
Greenville, South Carolina -- the Greek Festival is back... and better than ever! Come experience Greek culture through food, dance, vendors, and their newest addition: the Taverna. Be "Greek For a Day!" The community of Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral will celebrate their 37th Annual Greenville Greek Festival May 19-21, 2023. Come experience authentic Greek food and pastries offered through both their drive-thru and onsite dining Friday and Saturday, 11 am-8 pm and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm. Order from the comfort and safety of your car or visit them in-person and enjoy your meal outside or inside (limited indoor seating). Choose from three delicious combination plates featuring traditional favorites: Athenian Chicken, Pastichio, or Moussaka; or enjoy everyone's favorite -- Gyros! They will also have small plate options like Greek Meatballs (Kefetedes) with Orzo and Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolamdes). Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade Greek pastries featuring Baklava, Greek Cookies, or a combination assortment plate of all your favorites. In addition to the above, they will also be featuring Greek Pizza, Lamb Burgers, Greek Fries, Souvlaki, Greek-Style Ribs, Baklava Sundaes, Greek Donuts (Loukoumades), Greek Coffee, Lemonade, and Beer; all available outside on the festival grounds. New this year, their Taverna will feature Greek Beer, Wine, and a sampling of traditional Greek appetizers or "mezedes". Their Dance Troupe will be performing traditional Greek dances at various times throughout the festival, and they will have live Greek music every day. Church Tours and an Iconography exhibit will also be offered. The Saint George Greek Orthodox Community welcomes you and your family to come and experience this taste of Greece! Dates: May 19, 2023 - May 21, 2023 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Address: 406 N Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (864) 233-8531 Time: Fri & Sat 11 am-8 pm; Sun 11 am-5 pm Price: Free!
Born October 7, 1951 in Seymour, Indiana, John Mellencamp fell in love with music at an early age and was gigging in local bars and fronting a soul band by the time he was 14. His professional music career began in earnest in 1976 when MCA Records released his first album, The Chestnut Street Incident. After releasing a few albums, he broke out in 1979 with his first hit, "I Need A Lover." In 1982, his fifth album American Fool was the year's best-selling album on the strength of two huge hits, "Hurts So Good," and the number 1 single "Jack & Diane." The albums that followed in the 80's, Uh-Huh, Scarecrow, Lonesome Jubilee, and Big Daddy included singles: "Crumblin Down," "The Authority Song," "Small Town," "Rain On The Scarecrow," "Lonely Ol Night," ""R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.," "Paper In Fire," "Check It Out," "Cherry Bomb," "Pop Singer," and "Jackie Brown." Mellencamp took the music on the road with a band that many considered the best in the business, playing approximately 1,000 shows around the globe during the decade. He toured regularly until suffering a mild heart attack in 1994 that forced him to take a break from music, but returned strong in 1996. He continued to write and record frequently, releasing critically acclaimed albums that featured his band's unique instrumentation and his poignant songs about everyday life in the American heartland. Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 and is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He’s a Grammy-winner and the recipient of numerous awards including The Woody Guthrie and John Steinbeck Awards, ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award and their highest honor the Founders Award, the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting and the Billboard Century Award, amongst a host of other honors. Presented By: Peace Center Dates: May 19, 2023 Location: Peace Center Address: 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (864) 467-3030 Time: 8 PM Price: $50-$130
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