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Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for

Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for
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A parade during Artisphere in Downtown Greenville
Spend spring in Greenville and enjoy these travel-worthy events. | Photo provided by VisitGreenvilleSC
Spring days are on the way, Asheville. 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 ~1 hour drive 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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Wednesday, March 8
  • TreeRock Social Cider Last Hurrah | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | TreeRock Social Cider & Mead Bar, 760 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $40 | Join for TreeRock’s final hurrah before it closes — there will be cider and mead paired with six local cheeses.
  • Ladies First - An Evening of Bourbon and BBQ presented by Maker’s Mark | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 6:45-8:30 p.m. | Bear’s Smokehouse, 135 Coxe Ave., Asheville | $15 | This guided bourbon tasting and cocktail-making presentation to celebrate International Women’s Day includes small bites and gift bags for ticket holders.
Thursday, March 9
  • Family Outdoor Night: Disc Golf 101 | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jake Rusher Park, 160 Sycamore Dr., Arden | $2 | Learn the basics of disc golf and then try your hand at this fun, low-impact outdoor sport.
  • Cold Brews & Candles | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 5:30-7 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden | $25-$60 | Create your own candle + chow down on 12 Bones barbecue.
Friday, March 10
  • ASAP’s CSA Fair | Friday, Mar. 10 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | YWCA of Asheville, 185 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville | Free | Meet local farmers, sample food, and sign up for a CSA share.
  • Speakeasy Improv Presents: Get to the Point | Friday, Mar. 10 | 7-10 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $18-$20 | Asheville’s finest comedians take the stage to present hilarious TED Talks.
  • Now and Then | Friday, Mar. 10 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St., Asheville | $0-$25 donation | Enjoy a solo viola da gamba through the ages with Gail Schroeder.
Saturday, March 11
  • Blowin’ in the Winds | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville | $13-$20 | Enjoy the melodic sounds of flute, clarinet, and piano from local performers Lea Kibler, Steve Loew, and Daniel Weiser.
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100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather
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Closing
  • Pactiv Evergreen has announced it will cease operations at its Canton paper mill and reduce workforce at its Waynesville location. The plant has operated for 100+ years and about 1,300 positions will be eliminated through these closings. These changes will take place in June. 🏭 (WLOS)
Civic
  • The City of Asheville will install new sidewalks on West Asheville’s Vermont Avenue this summer. This fall or winter, the city also plans to install 33 new trees to make up for the eleven trees that were removed as part of the upgrades.
Listen
  • A new radio station is launching in the Swannanoa Valley. Named 96.1 The Bear, the show will broadcast out of downtown Black Mountain at Town Hardware & General Store. The station will focus on classic country music from artists like Dolly Parton and Merle Haggard. 🪕 (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Try This
  • Hickory Nut Gap Farm is hosting a bird watching event on Saturday, March 18 in honor of the spring equinox. Attendees will have a chance to explore the farm, learn from birder Noah Poulos, and indulge in a complimentary biscuit brunch. The event runs from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 🐦
  • Speaking of birds, Pack Memorial Library is hosting a live raptor program with Carolina Naturalists’ Carlton Burk on Saturday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. The event will explore what makes predatory birds special and is a free program for all ages. 🦅
Cause
  • The Benevolent Spirits program is kicking off another round of fundraising to help feed earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria. Now through Monday, March 13, purchase a special cocktail from one of these local participants. Proceeds will go to Building Markets, a nonprofit supporting earthquake victims. 🥃
  • Asheville-based singer-songwriter Hannah Kaminer has launched a kickstarter to fund her third studio album. The 11 song album will include an all-star cast of locals, including her bandmates from Hannah & The Wistfuls and the GRAMMY-award winning Julian Dreyer. The campaign runs through Thursday, March 30.
Shop
  • Our online store Six & Main is now featuring Sarilla, an AVL-based brand offering alcohol-free sparkling beverages. Drinks are artificial free + organic flavors include Apple Black, White Ginger, and Tulsi Chamomile Lime. Start sipping now. ✨
Finance
  • Don’t let your credit cards go to waste. Kudos helps you get the most rewards and benefits every time you shop online. It’s simple to use and completely free. Try Kudos now and start saving on the money you’re already spending. 💸 *
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Food

AVLtoday’s 2023 pizza bracket
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Who will win this year’s bracket challenge? | Graphic via 6AM City
With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments in full swing, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a face-off of our own.

Last year, y’all helped us name the makers of the best fried chicken sandwich: Sand Hill Kitchen. This year, we asked you to share your favorite pizza in Asheville. Now — thanks to you + the help of a random generator — we have the official lineup for our bracket.

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828 Family Pizzeria is located in North Asheville.

Graphic by 6AM City

And the winner is...


The votes are in. After a close battle, 828 Family Pizzeria has been named the best pizza in Asheville by our readers.



Congrats, 828. 👏

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Round 3

Things are heating up in Beer City. 828 Family Pizzeria + Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. are going head to head to be crowned the champion of pizza.

See your pick to the finish by voting in our final poll now through Thursday, March 30.

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What’s your favorite pizza in the 828? | Graphic by 6AM City


Round 2

We’ve got some passionate readers. After 2400+ votes, here’s what pies moved on to the next round:
  • PIE.ZAA vs. 828 Family Pizzeria
  • Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. vs. Del Vecchios
Who will face off in the championship? Cast your votes now through Monday, March 27.

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Round 1

Going head-to-head in the first round were:
  • PIE.ZAA and Pizza Mind
  • 828 Family Pizzeria and Blue Mountain Pizza
  • White Labs Brewing Co. and Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.
  • Del Vecchios and Fahrenheit Pizza & Brewhouse
How it works

Beginning today, we will host several voting rounds within our newsletters and social channels to determine the best pizza. Who moves on is up to you. Vote for your favorites, and the pizzeria with more votes moves on. Simple as that. We’ll go until we have a champion, which will be announced in our Tuesday, March 28 newsletter. You will be able to vote once per round.

How to participate

Vote for the pizza you’d like to see advance to round two using this poll. You can vote for all four spots or as little as one. Once we count all the votes, we’ll share an updated bracket and new poll in an upcoming newsletter.

Want to fill out a bracket to see if you can guess who will win? Download and print the image above to take the competition up a notch. If your bracket is correct, send us a photo for a shoutout + bragging rights.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Laura.

Editor’s pick: Thanks to Susan G., who wrote in with an additional compost recommendation for those who may be unable to transport their food waste to a city facility: the curbside compost pickup company Compost AVL.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Brush up on your compost skills, here.
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