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The The The Intolerable Burden: Constance Curry hosts this screening of her documentary based on her book "Silver Rights" that examines historical school segregation on Friday, January 16, 4-7pm at Greensboro Historical Museum at 130 Summit Ave and Saturday, January 17, 2-5pm at the Central Library at 219 N. Church St. Free event, more info at (336) 373-2046. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY ACTIVITIES include the following downtown: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Parade at 11:00am on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Bothwell Street to S. Elm Street, presented by the Greensboro Branch NAACP. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Peace March from the Martin Luther King Jr. statue in downtown Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Unity March, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Greensboro Children’s Museum (GCM) will kick-off celebration with a special day of events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19 with a new program series entitled The Culture of Color. The museum will be open on Monday In partnership with the The following artists are scheduled to appear at the Museum for the The Culture of Color Program Visiting Artists, starting at 01/24: Andrew Paulk, Sr., airbrush artist 01/31: Floyd Newkirk, artist/painter 02/07: Clement Mallory, poet 02/21: Angela Williams Tripp, storyteller 02/28: Floyd Newkirk–artist/painter 03/07: We Are One play, 03/14: Angela Williams Tripp–storyteller 03/21: Kuumba African Drummers & Dancers 02/14 & 03/28: TBA Admission to GCM is $6 Monday-Saturday and $3 on Friday nights from - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Green Drinks returns to Natty Greene’s on Wednesday, January 21. Show up at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Your Calendar! You are Invited! All downtown merchants, businesses, residents and organizations are encouraged to attend GMA’s Center City Briefing Meetings. On the first Tuesday of every other month, you’ll learn first hand about exciting developments downtown. Briefings are presented by Downtown Greensboro Inc., GMA, the City of Mark your calendar for the following Tuesday's from Feb 3 | Apr 7 | Jun 2 | Aug 4 | Oct 6 | Dec 1 February 3 features guest speaker Mr. Gary Paul Kane with Gate City Company, a subsidiary of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, will update about the proposed South Elm Redevelopment project. Join us and learn the latest about YOUR Downtown community. Light breakfast served. | |||||
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UPCOMING EVENTS | |
Martin Luther King Jr. Honorable Monument Statue | |
1/19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Peace/Unity March |
2/06 | |
3/06 | |
THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE |
CTG’s Into the Woods, starts |
For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings |
BUSINESS Updates |
Action Greensboro announces Phase II initiatives in four key areas 1-The Heart of Greensboro, 2-Public Zen opens at Community Theatre of Check out Mary’s Antiques at DGI’s President and CEO, 99blocks magazine reaches a broader The City of Trash pickup and loading zones within the Central Business District to change in February 2009, information soon forthcoming. Is your business or organization up to date? Update your downtown listing click here |
PROPERTY Updates |
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL |
Smothers Place Loft Unit, available February 2009 For a complete listing of available properties, click here. Is your property updated? To update your downtown listing click here |
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL |
01/16 C.A.N. Group (GMA) 01/19 Networking Gurus (GMA) 01/21 Key Professionals (GMA) 01/22 BIZ – Links (GMA) 01/22 Starting A Business Under Tough Economic Times at 02/03 |
ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM |
Center Pointe anticipated occupancy Winter 2009 City View at Southside approaching final apartment phase Greensboro Children’s Museum Sidetrax restaurant and event/banquet hall anticipated mid-2009 Fountain View at Southside (under construction) STAY TUNED for more information |
HOT DEALS |
Early Bird Specials at Solaris on Thursday between Corkage Fee-Free Fridays at the Undercurrent, bring your own wine bottle! Along with multi-course tasting menu each week with updates to the Friday Menus, call to make your reservations and inquire of the up-to- date options. Daily Early Bird Special at Riva’s Trattoria between Early Dinner Menu Specials at Carmines: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday enjoy select menu items before 8:00pm such as lasagna, fresh pasta with meatballs, chicken Parmigiana with fresh pasta, chicken Marsala with fresh pasta, and lemon caper Talapia served with fresh pasta. Greensboro Children’s Museum special half price off regular admission on Friday nights from |
| ROAD ALERTS |
GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following: For active permits and lane closures click here. | |
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Downtown Greensboro Inc.'s office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
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