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January 21, 2010 | What’s Up Downtown | Downtown Greensboro Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Happenings This Week January 21 to January 28, 2010
Around Downtown in 80 Minutes, Not familiar with Downtown? Through this event, DGI encourages folks to invite new friends and visitors to come down and explore our Center City. How fast can you do Downtown Greensboro? Get Downtown for a great adventure on Friday, 2/05 from 7:00pm–8:20pm. In the fun and exciting tradition of The Amazing Race, it's Around Downtown in 80 Minutes! 2-person teams have just 80 minutes to visit as many Downtown destinations as possible and collect valuable points along the way. The first 3 teams back to Triad Stage with the most points win! Pre-registration required, register your 2-person team by 5:00 pm on Monday, 2/1. This is a FREE event, registration is limited. Presented by Triad Stage and Downtown Greensboro Inc. Want to help with this event? Volunteers are also needed, more info. Darkroom SALE! The Center for Visual Artists Greensboro (CVA) is selling darkroom equipment and supplies to raise money for the renovation of the chemical darkroom into a digital lab. Six enlargers, film developing tanks, paper safes to focusing aids, and more. Items went on sale Wednesday, 1/20, while quantities last. Sale hours Monday-Friday 10am-12pm and 2pm-5pm. Prices range from $1 to $20. Enlarger prices negotiable. Located at the CVA Education Office, 4th floor of the Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie Street. Holt Gwyn & David Niblock performing at The Undercurrent restaurant on Thursday, 1/21 at 6:30pm. The two locals have been writing songs and performing together for more that a twelve years with a mix of original songs, acoustic blues, classic soft rock and country favorites. For more information and to make reservations, click here. CALLING ALL VISUAL ARTISTS, The Community Theatre of Greensboro is seeking ten artists to create “Best Picture” themed jackets to be auctioned as part Oscar Night® America event-the only Triad party officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The contest is open to all artists ages 10 and older. Each jacket will feature a “Best Picture” winner from the first 81 years of the Academy Awards. To be considered, submit entry form by Monday, 2/1 deadline or pick one up at CTG’s office on the third floor of the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 North Davie Street in downtown Greensboro. More info. Your Money Bus Tour will be at the Bryan Family YMCA on Friday, 1/22 from 11:00am-2:00pm and 4:00-7:00pm. Local financial advisors will be volunteering their time to provide pro-bono financial advice to any one with any questions or concerns regarding their financial situation. Stop out and get some free advice on anything from budgeting and mortgage help to retirement savings and credit card debt. Located at 501 W. Market Street. More info. The Movement and Matt Irie at the Greene Street Club on Saturday, 1/23 at 9:00pm.. Greene Street presents Reggae Night with national touring act The Movement. These rising stars and Philly natives will feature their new album "Set Sail." Also featuring Matt Irie from the local ranks and Jacco Munch The Original Philly Rudeboy. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door. Located at 113 N. Greene Street. Band of Oz – Haitian Relief Benefit on Wednesday, 1/27 at The Empire Room from 7:00-10:00pm. The need is urgent and your help is needed. Please join the Band of Oz as they perform the very best of Carolina Beach Music to help raise much needed funds for the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti. Your attendance and donations will help orphanages, hospitals and much more in Haiti. Proceeds will go directly to Haiti through the following organizations: Habitat International, The Salvation Army, Children's Home Society NC, and Carolina Adoption Agency. Tickets $12 per person/$100 for a group of 10. RSVP requested (fees to be paid at door). Free parking. Food and beverages will be available. For more information call (336) 274-6176 ext. 411. Located at 203 S. Elm Street. Grove Wine Dinner at the Avenue Restaurant and Bar on Wednesday, 1/27 with Guilford County's own Grove Winery. Chef Mitchell Nicks has specially crafted a 6 course menu to pair with the wines for $65. The evening begins at 6pm and reservations are required. Please call (336) 617-5321 for more details. Tickets on sale until Wednesday, 1/27 for the 4th Annual Murder Mystery Gala FUNdraiser on Saturday, 1/30 from 7:00-11:00pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Spend a night where the Livestock High School Prom and Reunion collide into one big hilarious whodunit. Enjoy a murder mystery, food, dancing, silent auction and raffle. Beer and wine included. Tickets $25 includes food and show. All proceeds go to the City Arts Drama Center Booster Club. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. Song Of The Sirens - Opening Night with 2010 Greensboro Fringe Festival on Thursday, 1/28 at 8:00pm at The Broach Theatre. A new original work, written/composed/directed by Scott Fray for the Greensboro Fringe Festival. Live music by "Ankataa" under direction of Sandy Blocker w/ special guest keyboardist Scott Carpenter. Soaring soprano Goddesses, sultry Sirens and an awe-inspiring Odysseus offer tales of his great wanderings through narration, classical and world-beat music & tribal-inspired dance. Exotic costuming and elements of bodypaint transport viewers to ancient mythical lands. All seats $10 general admission. Located at 520 S. Elm Street. Zeto Wine Tasting, enjoy the first tasting event of the year for 2010 on Thursday, 1/28 from 5:30-7:30pm at Zeto’s Wine. Enjoy over 24 wines from which to taste and great cheeses and snacks. Make reservations at zetowinetasting@zetowines.com or contact (336) 574-2850. www.zetowines.com Be sure to hold the date of 2/5 for First Friday, details soon forthcoming.
Triad Stage is offering a 3-Play Season Passholder, get in on all the benefits with 10% off additional ticket purchases for family and friends. Click here to view the Season Pass pricing chart and compare against individual ticket prices.
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. Join in 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. Child-Sized Woolworth Counter at the Greensboro Children’s Museum (GCM) now to Monday, 1/25. Visit 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 celebrating civil rights and MLK Jr. Day all week with special programs and activities. Free with admission/membership. Admission $6 (half price Fri Carolina Model Railroaders, Inc. (CMR) is 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. AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT – The Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) will hold Centerstage and Centerstage, Jr. Youth Performing Groups:Winter/Spring 2010 auditions. Centerstage Jr. Auditions (grades 3-5) Tuesday, 1/26 from 5:00-7:00pm, and Centerstage (grades 6-12) on Thursday, 1/28 from 5:00-7:00pm at CTG Studio, 4th floor at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. More info.
The Guilford Merchants Association (GMA) at 225 Commerce Avenue holds monthly meetings, this week includes: C.A.N. Group on Friday, 1/22 from 7:45-9:00am; Networking Gurus on Monday, 1/25 from 11:45am-1:30pm; Key Professionals on Wednesday, 1/27 7:45-9:00am; and BIZ Links on Thursday, 1/28 from 7:45-9:00am. Participation equals success! For more information and to register, click here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chamber’s Business Insider at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, 342 N. Elm Street this week includes: Search Marketing Techniques That Work: Getting Your Website in Front of Customers on Thursday, 1/21 from 8:30-10:30am; Business Before Hours on Wednesday, 1/27 from 7:30-9:30am, FREE for Chamber members. For more information, contact Meridith Berger at (336) 387-8327 or mberger@greensboro.org. For more information and to register, click here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Greensboro Central Library at 219 N. Church Street this week includes: How to Find Money for College (financial aid workshop) on Saturday, 1/23 from 2:00-4:00pm; How to Write a Business Plan (classes) on Tuesday, 1/26 from 6:00-8:00pm; Introduction to Computers (computer) on Wednesday, 1/27 from 10am-noon; For more information and to register, click here. (Note: allow few minutes for this page to upload)
For This Week’s Event Calendar, click here Upcoming 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 2/09 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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