January 14, 2010 | What’s Up Downtown | Downtown Greensboro Inc. |
GRAND OPENING Monday, February 1, 2010 History in the making! The International Civil Rights Center & Museum will open February 1, 2010, and function as an archival center, collecting museum and teaching facility devoted to the international struggle for civil and human rights. The official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening will be held at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum at the museum block ( corner of S. Elm and February One Street) in Downtown Greensboro from 8:00-9:00am, followed by a march at Noon. For more information, see below and/or visit 
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY NOTES STREET CLOSURES FOR GRAND OPENING OF THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS CENTER & MUSEUM, Sunday-Monday, 1/31-2/1 The downtown area will experience heavy traffic and congestion beginning Sunday, 1/31 through mid-afternoon on Monday, 2/1 as a result of the scheduled grand opening of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. Downtown workers, employees and patrons are advised to consider alternative work and parking schedules for Monday: work from home, stagger hours of operation and appointments or make alternate downtown parking arrangements. Area garages, surface lots and street parking will most likely be full before 6:00am on 2/1/ to accommodate the first of several events associated with the grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, which begin at 5:30am and runs through 2:00pm. Elm Street (Washington to West Market), February One Place and Davie Street (Washington to West Market) will close to vehicular traffic beginning Sunday, 1/31 at 2:00pm and will reopen at approximately 2:00pm on 2/1/10. Greene Street (lane closure from Washington to West Market) will be closed beginning Sunday, 1/31 at 2:00pm and will reopen at approximately 2:00pm on 2/1. For more information or updates visit the Museum’s site, www.sitinmovement.org, or Downtown Greensboro Inc., www.downtowngreensboro.net. International Civil Rights Center & Museum Grand Opening Schedule of Events February 1, 2010 5:30am–7:30am | Sit-In Anniversary Breakfast and Human Rights Medal Award Empire Room, 203 South Elm Street, Empire Ballroom (ticket required, call 336-334-7791) 8:00am–9:00am | Public Program & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony International Civil Rights Center & Museum Corner of February One Place and South Elm Street (free event) 12:00pm | Commemorative Student March from Campus February One monument (NC A&T State University campus) to Phil G. McDonald Plaza of downtown Greensboro 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Program Phil G. McDonald Plaza, downtown Greensboro |
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Sign Up Today, Get ready. Get set. Get Downtown for a great adventure! Friday, February 5 | 7:00pm–8:20pm How fast can you do Downtown Greensboro? Pre-registration required. Register your 2-person team by 5:00 pm on Monday, 2/1.
Not familiar with Downtown? Through this event, DGI encourages folks to invite new friends and visitors to come down and explore our Center City. Presented by Triad Stage and Downtown Greensboro Inc. Want to help with this event? Volunteers are also sought to help at various locations, more info. | |
Elon Law Forum Focuses on Civil Rights, as a run-up to the opening of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, the Elon University School of Law’s second annual Martin Luther King Jr. program will focus on civil rights law and the Greensboro sit-ins on Thursday, 1/14 at 6:0pm. Speakers include Franklin E. McCain, William H. Chafe, Romallus Murphy and Faith Rivers James. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at (336) 279-9275. More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Five Course Wine Dinner Friday at Ganache Restaurant and Bakery featuring the “The Unfamiliar” menu on Friday, 1/15 at 7:00pm. Join in a unique dining experience utilizing wines, ingredients and techniques not usually found at Ganache Restaurant, or elsewhere. A full menu with wine selections will be available. Reservations required, seating limited, contact (336) 230-2253. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2010 A Green Queen Bingo Odyssey on Friday, 1/15 at 6:30pm at The Empire Room. Sponsored by the Guilford Green Foundation (GGF), each bingo draws a multitude of diverse groups for a night of fun and enjoyment. General admission tickets $15, student/military $10. Located at 203 S. Elm Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Global Climate Change: North Carolina Here and Now. The League of Women Voters of North Carolina and the League of Women Voters of Piedmont Triad host a community dialogue on global climate change challenges on Saturday, 1/16 at the Greensboro Central Library from 10:00am-noon. Distinguished panel speakers will be present. The forum begins with a screening of short documentary, Sisters on the Planet. This event is free and open to the public. Located at 219 N. Church Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Culture of Color Celebration at the Greensboro Children’s Museum from Saturday-Monday, 1/16-1/18 all day. The Museum celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as well as the traditions, the history, and the art of African-American culture. The GCM will have special stories, activities and programs all day. Free with admission/membership. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AUDITIONS for By Jeeves by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Alan Ayckborn on Saturday, 1/16 from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center boardroom, level 1. Ages 18 and up. Presented by The Not in Stock Theater Co., for more information, visit notinstocktheater@live.com. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - North Carolina Civil War Round Table on Saturday, 1/16 at the Greensboro Historical Museum. Join lecture series with Ed Bearss, retired chief historian from the National Park Service and Civil War expert. The Social starts at 6:00pm with lecture at 7:00pm. Cost is free. Tour of Murphy Gallery and reception with refreshments at 6:00, lecture at 7:00. For more information, contact Betty K. Phipps at (336) 725-8797. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dreamkiller DVD Shoot with Return To Life & Chemical Youth at Greene Street Club on Saturday, 1/16 from 9:00pm-2:00am. Join entertainment as well as be a part of the shooting of live DVD. Tickets $7. Located at 323 N. Green Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Saturday Night Jazz Featuring The Reggie Buie Trio at Studio B on Saturday, 1/16 at 9:00pm. The trio has been performing together around the Triad area since 2004 with success largely due to the group's versatility and ability to move effortlessly between playing soft background music, performing jazz standards, music for dancing, or delivering passionate jazz performances. Advance tickets at (336) 253-6795. Located at 520-C S. Elm Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Child-Sized Woolworth Counter at the Greensboro Children’s Museum (GCM) from Monday-Monday, 1/18-1/25. Visit during this week and see a child-sized replica of the original Woolworth Counter used for the momentous sit-in movement that started in Greensboro. GCM will be celebratieng civil rights and MLK Jr. Day all week with special programs and activities. Free with admission/membership. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Make plans to attend the annual campaign kickoff for the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro on Tuesday, 1/19 from noon-1:30pm and experience first hand how ART works in our community. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Triad After Work Social at Studio B on Wednesday, 1/20 from 5:30-7:30pm. Bringing together professionals allows for personal and business networking. Join a casual networking opportunity and meet fellow professionals, coworkers and friends and establish long-lasting business relationships. Enjoy food, drinks and music while you meet new people and network. Each person attending the event gets two drink tickets good for beer or wine. Located at 520-C S. Elm Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SPECIAL OPEN Meeting for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on Thursday, 1/21 at the Weaver Academy at 7:00pm. Guilford County Schools and Community Theatre of Greensboro are partnering together to present Guilford County's first County Wide Broadway Musical Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. A special open meeting for all Guilford County Schools employees, students, and interested families who are interested in being a part of this project. Located at 200 S. Spring Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Winter Theatre Classes at the Community Theatre of Greensboro from 1/12-2/22 for ages preschool to 12th grade. Cost is $80 per student. Call Rozalynn Fulton at 333-7470 ext. 201 to register your child today. Details at www.ctgso.org. |
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PUBLIC NOTICE |
The Greensboro Police Department Warn of Increased Auto Break-Ins Please note the increase of break-ins across Guilford County. As a safety precaution, be aware wherever you are: Take simple steps to keep your property safe. Since late December, the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) has investigated an increase in automobile break-ins. The suspect(s) breaks a window and reaches inside to retrieve items in plain view, such as laptop computers and GPS devices. Some of the vehicles that were broken into had functioning alarm systems. Police advise residents to remove all electronic devices and other valuables from their vehicles when they leave it unattended. And, always remember to lock your vehicle's doors. Anyone with information about these break-ins should call the Criminal Investigations Division at 336-373-2255 or Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. |
UPCOMING EVENTS | |
Grand Opening of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum | |
2/01 | International Civil Rights Center & Museum OPENING and 50 Year Anniversary |
02/05 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
02/05 | Around Downtown in 80 Minutes! Triad Stage |
03/05 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
04/02 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
04/03 | Greensboro Grasshoppers Season Opener with the Florida Marlins |
05/07 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
05/21-05/22 | |
05/26-05/30 | 2010 ACC Baseball Championship, NewBridge Bank Park |
THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE |
Saturday Night Jazz at Studio B with Reggie Blue |
For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings |
BUSINESS Updates |
Ganache Restaurant & Bakery now serves brunch on Saturdays from 9:00am-3:00pm and Sundays from 10:00am-3:00pm and expanded brunch menu more extensively to offer something for everyone. Check out new new website and click at the top on the word Events to see new menu. The Weatherization Program, a Federally funded State governed program designed to assist elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income families with high energy burden to reduce their energy bills, by making the dwelling itself more energy efficient. Eligibility is based on the total combined household income for all household members. For further Information Contact Weatherization Department at 122 N Elm Street, Suite M-4, Greensboro, NC 27401 or contact (336) 279-8184. Congratulations to Andrew Scott with the City of Greensboro for recently being selected as the Assistant City Manager of Economic Development. New pizza delivery franchise Donatos anticipates to open Downtown in February at 360 S. Elm Street, with take out, delivery and some indoor/outdoor seating. The United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro in cooperation with the Greensboro Partnership is pleased to announce Allen Broach, owner and operator for Broach & Company Marketing Communications, as recipient of the 2010 O. Henry Award. Is your business or organization up to date? Update your free downtown listing click here |
PROPERTY Updates |
338 Murray Street
Smothers Place Lofts 360 S. Elm Street, Unit 309, Smothers Place Lofts – residential for sale 338 Murray Street – residential for sale 331 S. Davie Street – residential for lease For a complete listing of available properties, click here. Is your property updated? To update your free downtown listing click here |
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL |
1/15 C.A.N. Group (GMA) 1/16 Advanced Microsoft Word (Central Library) 1/18 Networking Gurus (GMA) 1/20 Key Professionals (GMA) 1/20 Introduction to the Internet (Central Library) 1/20 Introduction to Genealogy (Central Library) 1/21 BIZ-Links (GMA) 1/21 Search Marketing Techniques That Work: Getting Your Website in Front of Customers (Chamber) |
ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM |
International Civil Rights Museum is slated for its grand opening and 50-year anniversary of Sit-Ins on February 1, 2010. Downtown Greenway’s NEW website The Atlantic Coast Conference has moved its baseball tournament from Boston's Fenway Park to Greensboro. 2010 ACC Baseball Championship will be held at NewBridge Bank Park on 5/26/10 to 5/30/10. More info. 324 S. Elm Street mixed use five-story project to include restaurant, offices and corporate apartments is underway. Proposed Miller Furniture mixed-use project to include restaurant and Miller Lofts. STAY TUNED for more information. |
| ROAD ALERTS |
GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following: 1/31-2/1 ROAD CLOSING for the Grand Opening of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. For active permits and lane closures click here. | |
Downtown Greensboro Inc.’s Core Purpose: To lead the development of downtown Greensboro as a prosperous and vibrant urban center, memorable and meaningful for those who choose to live, work, play and invest here.
Downtown Greensboro Inc. office will be CLOSED Monday, 1/18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
City of Greensboro offices and facilities will be CLOSED Monday, 1/18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day including the Greensboro Historical Museum and all branches of the Greensboro Public Library. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, 1/19.
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