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Daniel Morgan Square, Through the Decades
From trolley tracks to bus shelters, a sea of asphalt to shaded pedestrian spaces, Daniel Morgan Square has experienced several changes over the past century.
Spartanburg's Holiday Parades & Festivities 2021
Get all the info on all things holiday season in Spartanburg in 2021.
Bodega Noir: Wine Bar & Flower Shop
Landrum's Bodega Noir offers wines by the glass or bottle, floral arrangements and custom designs, and a curated selection of craft retail and home goods.
Sing Your Heart Out in Spartanburg
Open mic nights are a great way for musicians to both practice new music material and flex their skills in front a crowd. We're bringing you a line-up of all the hottest open mic events and karaoke venues in Spartanburg.
The Doctor Is In: Drayton's New Oddities Shop
Dr. Drayton Art Decor and Oddities may be small, but its vintage-lined shelves, art-filled walls, and colorful collectibles pack a playful, streetwear punch in the small space.
Celebrating Mardi Gras InTheBurg
Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is a traditional New Orleans' celebration of the culmination of Carnival season, and traditional Mardi Gras indulgences can be found in Spartanburg.
Framing the Future: The Art Lounge's New Gallery Location
Located at 1410 Skylyn Dr. in Spartanburg, The Art Lounge’s new space has nearly twice the gallery and workshop space as its previous building.
Spartanburg's Holidays Through the Decades
Take a tour of Christmas and Chanukah through the decades, with Spartanburg County Historical Association's new exhibit, Spartanburg Holiday Traditions.
A Trip to the Bijou Building
When it comes to Downtown Spartanburg shopping, self-care, and dining, there's more than meets the eye at the Bijou Building, an interior mini-mall at 147 E. Main St.
The Upstate Coffee: New Community Hub in Downtown Inman
There's a new coffeeshop in Downtown Inman, and we’re bringing you the espresso scoop. Meet The Upstate Coffee, their cozy menu, baristas, and their newly-renovated shop space.
Creating A New Life For Mayfair Mill
Mayfair Mill No. 1 is the latest former-textile mill to be revitalized in Spartanburg County. Now known as Mayfair Art Studios, the industrial space was converted into two floors of studios and creative workspaces-- for both resident artists and shared spaces for rent.
RJ Rockers Is Brewing Up Sustainability
Originally published on GoUpstate.com, Sept. 19th, 2020. At RJ Rockers, beer is an art. When I decided to bring craft brewing to South Carolina after serving active military duty in Germany, it took twelve long months of craftsmanship and ingenuity to open our doors and become Spartanburg’s first original brewery in 1997.