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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.
The 27th Annual Upstate Shakespeare Festival will feature The Merry Wives of Windsor from May 25th to June 18th, 2023. Macbeth will soon follow premiering on July 6th until July 30th, 2023. The Upstate Shakespeare Festival takes place each summer. One show runs from May to June and another from June to July. Shows begin at 7:00pm (arrive early to get a spot!) and run Thursday through Sunday each week during the run of shows. Patrons can bring lawn chairs, blankets, and even food for a picnic. Alcohol is allowed in clear, plastic cups with a valid ID and purchase of a wristband ($1, cash only). Each show is briskly delivered in two hours. Usually, our actors dress in contemporary costumes to bring out the timelessness of Shakespeare’s themes. This program is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council. Presented By: The Warehouse Theatre Dates: May 25, 2023 - June 18, 2023 Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Location: Falls Park on the Reedy Address: 601 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (864) 235-6948 Time: Thu-Sun 7 pm Price: Free!
Speaking of wine... This Thursday is NATIONAL WINE DAY, so they are offering some one time specials you won't want to miss! They will have glasses of wine for discounted price of $5! On top of that, they are offering an extra 15% off full cases of wine (12 bottles mix & match). Come on out on Thursday to celebrate with City Scape Winery and take home some of your favorites! Dates: May 25, 2023 Location: City Scape Winery Address: 589 Dunklin Bridge Rd, Pelzer, SC 29669 Phone: (864) 329-0615 Time: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Price: Free Admission
Presented By: Heritage Park Dates: May 18, 2023 - May 28, 2023 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Heritage Park-City of Simpsonville Address: 861 SE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Phone: (864) 399-0900 Time: Monday- Thursday 4-10PM, Friday 4-11PM, Saturday 11AM-11PM, Sunday 12:30PM-10PM *All hours subject to change due to weather. Price: Admission: $10 per person. Ages 10 and under FREE.
The Upstate of South Carolina has, arguably, one of the highest concentrations of Scots-Irish descendants in the country. A great event for the whole family, this two-day festival was created in 2006 as a tribute to the region's Celtic forebears, and includes a parade, music, athletic competition and dancing. Friday: Great Scot! parade downtown and Ceilidh music on the TD Stage in the Peace Center Amphitheater. Saturday: Scottish Games at Furman. You don't have to be French to go to Mardi Gras, and you sure don't have to be Scottish to find things to love at Gallabrae. Love dogs? Then you can't miss the All-Day Border Collie Invitationals and watch really smart animals (okay, the sheep aren't too smart) herd sheep and ducks, all to the tune of a whistle. A car, dare I say, nut? Come to one of the most beautiful malls (not the shopping kind, the oak-tree canopied kind) in the country at Furman and check out the antique British cars, some of which you've never seen. Have you served in the military? Be at the Opening Ceremonies for the Greenville Scottish Games and be honored and thanked like you deserve. Do you have small children? Wee Scotland is for you, and them. They'll get a passport to admit them to their own Scottish village, and you can enjoy them enjoying this. Teens, young adults, not-so-young adults? Celtic rock bands! Whoa! Are you somebody who just loves to have a great time and grin a lot? Your face will be sore from grinning so much. Friday in Downtown Greenville: Parade Saturday at Furman University: Games and fun
Presented By: Greenville History Tours Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Location: Downtown Greenville Address: Meeting point: Falls Park on the Reedy, 615 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (864) 567-3940 Time: Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday @ 6pm Price: $12
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