blog posts
Exploring Spartanburg ArtWalk
The arts and culture scene is non-stop in Spartanburg, especially in the Downtown Cultural District.
Bringing Home the Bacon [and Barrel]
Each January, St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic brings the best of Spartanburg's local restaurant and distillery scene to Drayton Mills for the ever-popular "Bacon and Barrel" benefit night.
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.
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.
Making Magic in the Mill: Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events
Did you know that Drayton Mills-- in addition to 289 luxury loft apartments and a bustling, historically renovated marketplace-- is home to Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events?
Something New Is Brewing In Lyman, SC
Botanical Brew is a beautiful plant store and coffeeshop combo that opened at 40B Groce Rd, Lyman on October 1st, 2020, and InTheBurg gave you the [coffee] scoop here first!
Keg & Cellar: Vino & Hops
Keg & Cellar tasting room and store in Moore offers a diverse beer and wine line-up, with taps available, and hundreds of bottles and cans for sale to take home or to your next party.
Designing The BURG
Arrowhead Design Co. started small, with web and graphic design for local businesses and screen-printing their own Spartanburg-centric designs in-house.