Christmas is upon us and the shopping is hopefully done.
Now it’s time to plan the party, put on the sequined dresses and jackets, pull out the peacoats, and call the babysitter.
If you don’t have New Year’s Eve plans yet, here are some events going on around town.
- Juniper’s NYE at the AC in the Camperdown: Juniper’s event will begin at 8:30 or 9 p.m., depending on the ticket purchased. Each ticket comes with access to an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and access to four entertainers. Tickets can be purchased at junipernye.com.
- Fireforge ’60s Mod New Year’s Eve Party on West Washington Street in downtown Greenville: Fireforge Crafted Beer will host a party 1960s-themed party including a welcome drink, hors d’oeuvres and a DJ. The event will take place from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. culminating with a toast. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.com.
- New Years Eve party at Group Therapy: This one is a little more low key, offering the arcade’s games with a toast at midnight. There is no cover fee and pub specials will be available throughout the night. Group Therapy is located in Camperdown Plaza in downtown Greenville.
- For those who don’t want to stay out all night: Village of West Greenville favorite The Anchorage is offering a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner prepared by chef Steve Zurkey for $95. A wine pairing will be available for an additional fee. Tickets can be purchased at theanchoragerestaurant.com/newyearseve.
- Grab your corsages: Taylors bar-arcade Pinky’s Revenge will host a Pretty in Pink Revenge ’80s Prom Night. A ticket includes unlimited games, a champagne toast at midnight and music by local band Randomonium. Pinky’s is located in Taylors Mill. Tickets can be purchased at pinkysrevenge.com.
- The Pint Station in Easley is hosting a ’90s house party. No ticket is required; just come ready to party like it’s 1999.
***
Maverick Biscuit, with locations on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors and North Main Street in Mauldin, opened a third location in Cherrydale. The restaurant is known for its scratch-made biscuits and Southern offerings like fried green tomatoes.
Owners Charles Sutter and brothers Sergio and Rico Briceño opened Conner Flynn’s Public House with former Mauldin community development director Van Broad in November 2023. The pub serves hearty items like shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash, making the team comfort food pros.
Maverick Biscuit Cherrydale is located at 2537 N. Pleasantburg Drive near the UPS store.
***
Come 2025, the Plaza One 89 apartments in Clemson will welcome El Paso Tacos & Tequila. El Paso is a Tex-Mex restaurant with locations in Louisiana, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. The Plaza One 89 apartments are located at 189 Old Greenville Highway in Clemson.
