January 28, 2010 | What’s Up Downtown | Downtown Greensboro Inc. |
Mark Your Calendar for this historical event!
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
Grand Opening Schedule of Events Downtown on 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). The main public entrance will be at the intersection of South Elm and Washington Streets and will open at 6:00am. Rain or shine.
· 12:00pm | Commemorative Student March from Campus
February One monument (NC A&T State University campus) to Phil G. McDonald Plaza in Downtown Greensboro
· 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Program
Phil G. McDonald Plaza, Downtown Greensboro
STREET CLOSURES AND PARKING on 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.
MAP - Public Parking and Overflow Alternative Parking (pdf) | PUBLIC PARKING AND ALTERNATIVE PARKING Three alternative parking locations for Downtown workers and visitors traveling into the center city on Monday, February 1 for the highly-anticipated grand opening and 50th anniversary events for the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. Overflow parking is available at these sites until 5:00pm on February 1. Read more. PROHIBITED ITEMS/SECURITY, click here PARK AND RIDE SHUTTLE, click here (City)
PURCHASE CHARTER TOUR TICKETS, click here |
For more information or updates visit the Museum’s site, www.sitinmovement.org, or Downtown Greensboro Inc., www.downtowngreensboro.net.
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2010 Greensboro Fringe Festival takes place in Downtown Greensboro from 1/28 to 2/14. The only festival of its kind in the Triad, the 8th annual event presents over 25 new works for the stage showcasing local artists hosted by Greensboro Playwrights' Forum, Informal Theatre Co., and the John Gamble Dance Co. This week includes: Song Of The Siren, the festival opens on Thursday, 1/28 at 8:00pm at The Broach Theatre. A new original work 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 body paint transport viewers to ancient mythical lands. All seats $10 general admission. Located at 520 S. Elm Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Box by Larry Brenner from Saturday-Monday, 1/30-2/01 at 8:00pm at City Arts Studio Theatre at the Greensboro Cultural Center. The Final Word Performing Arts Company presents new work; a man, his son, and an unopened box. Toss in God and the Devil and you’ve got the makings of one heck of a Pandora’s conundrum. Tickets $10. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - More info at www.greensborofringefestival.org. |
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Zeto Wine Tasting, the first tasting of the year at Zeto’s Wine on Thursday, 1/28 from 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy over 24 wines from which to taste and great cheeses and snacks. $8 per person, make reservations at zetowinetasting@zetowines.com or contact (336) 574-2850. www.zetowines.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - James Gregory, Comedian at The Carolina Theatre on Friday, 1/29 at 8:00pm. Enjoy whimsical reflections on life from the front porch and unique humor that packs the crowds into his sold-out shows. The absence of vulgarity sets James Gregory apart and his stories are a carefully-crafted art. Tickets are $25.50, $23.50 for students, seniors and military. A $1.50 Restoration Fee is added to the price of each ticket. More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln at the Greensboro Historical Museum on Sunday, 1/31 at 3:00pm. Participate in discussion led by Bill Moore, retired director of the museum. A part of the "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation" touring exhibit and community wide programs of Jackson Library at UNC Greensboro. No charge, space is limited; reservations are recommended. Located at 130 Summit Ave. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Martha Graham Workshop with Elizabeth Auclair Saturday and Sunday, 1/30 to 1/31 from 3:30-5:30pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Former Martha Graham Principle dancer Elizabeth Auclair will teach a two-day introduction to the Graham Technique. The cost is $15 per class $12 Student w/ID. Receive a DISCOUNT for groups of 4 or more. Located at 200 North Davie Street, third floor. More info at www.CyrusArtProduction.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - High Lonesome Strings featuring Gravel Road on Sunday, 1/31 at 2:00pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center, Band Rehearsal Hall, lower level. Bring instrument for jam sessions. Sponsored by Music Center City Arts. Free and open to the public. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Civil Rights Film Series at the Central Library from 2/01-2/03 at 7:00pm, free and open to the public: · 2/01, Mon: February One (60 minutes) documentary of the four NC A&T students and the event of the lunch counter sit-ins. · 2/02, Tue: Standing On My Sisters’ Shoulders (60 minutes) documentary on the largely untold story of civil rights contributions made by three Mississippi women Unita Blackwell, Flonzie Brown-Wright, and Mae Bertha Carter.
· 2/03, Wed: Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power (53 minutes) documents the life and times of political activist Robert F. Williams from his childhood in Monroe, NC to his self exile and return to the U.S.
Located at 219 N. Church Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - People’s Town Hall Meeting at the Greensboro Historical Museum on Tuesday, 2/02 from 7:00-9:00pm. Town Hall meeting and panel discussion of the 1960s Sit-Ins and their continued relevance in the 21st century. Free Admission. Sponsored by the Beloved Community Center of Greensboro and hosted by the Greensboro Historical Museum and the Greensboro Public Library. Located at 130 Summit Avenue. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rediscover Uniquely Classic Wines from Burgess Cellars with special guest host at The Undercurrent on Wednesday, 02/03 at 6:30pm. Join for an intimate evening that includes wines such as the Library Release Vintage 1995, paired with a delicious menu prepared by Chef Michael Harkenreader. $65 per person. More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Conversation with a Hometown Diplomat at the Central Library on Wednesday, 2/03 at 4:00pm. Diplomat Andrew Sisk joins between international assignments. Most recently, he was assigned to the US Embassy in Bagdad. Come learn what the State Department does, why it matters, and about diplomatic careers. Teen event, free and open to the public. Located at 219 N. Church Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Life and Times of Fannie Lou Hamer, at the UpStage Cabaret at Triad Stage from 2/04 to 2/06 at 8:00pm. The Touring Theatre of North Carolina hosts a 70 minute theatre documentary about the life of the famed civil rights activist from Mississippi. Post performance discussion to follow with professional cast and moderator, Dr. S. Charmaine Mckissick Melton, daughter of the late Reverend Floyd McKissick. Tickets are $5.00 and available at Triad Stage Box Office. More info at www.ttnc.org. | ||
FEATURE ARTICLE |
THROW ME SOMETHIN’ MISTER
Seafood Gumbo Fincastles Diner celebrates the third annual Mardi Gras menu that will be available for two weeks from Tuesday-Tuesday, 2/02 to 2/16 and features Fincastles favorites. Enjoy a variety of gumbos (chicken and sausage, quail and pheasant, and creole seafood), jambalaya, etouffees, red beans and rice, as well as a variety of Po'boys (roast beef, shrimp, oyster, bar-b-que shrimp, crawfish) shrimp with fried green tomatoes and much more. For dessert, white chocolate bourbon pecan bread pudding and a new Bananas Foster bread pudding is added to the menu.
Roast Beef and Shrmp Po’Boy Dine in or order take out at (336) 272-8968. Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Print menu and share with office and friends!
photos courtesy of flickr.com |
UPCOMING EVENTS | |
Around Downtown in 80 Minutes on First Friday, 2/05 click here to register by 02/01
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2/01 | International Civil Rights Center & Museum OPENING and 50-Year Anniversary |
2/05 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
2/05 | Around Downtown in 80 Minutes! Triad Stage |
2/09 | |
3/05 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
4/02 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
4/03 | Greensboro Grasshoppers Season Opener with the Florida Marlins |
5/07 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
5/21-5/22 | |
5/26-5/30 | 2010 ACC Baseball Championship, NewBridge Bank Park |
THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE |
James Gregory at The Carolina Theatre |
For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings |
BUSINESS Updates |
The United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (UAC) is accepting nominations for the fourth annual Arts in Business Award. Nominations are due to the UAC by 5:00pm on Friday, 3/12, 2010. More info/nomination form (pdf). THROW ME SOMETHIN’ MISTER, Fincastles Diner third annual Mardi Gras menu will be available for two weeks. See Feature Article in this e-news! More info.
Classical Pilates and Melt® Classes will be offered at the Greensboro Cultural Center starting on Monday, 2/01. International Pilates Instructor, Lian-Marie Holmes, will be offering lunch time, mid-day and evening classes at the Greensboro Ballet studios, Suite 302. $10/class or $90 for a 10 class card. www.pilatesandmelt.com Sweets for Your Sweetie, The Pink Cupcake offers a whole month of sweetness with a variety of tempting Valentine’s Day Specials from 2/01 to 2/28. Father and Daughter Specials, Mother and Daughter Specials, Couple’s Specials, and Children’s Specials. Call and ask specials and schedule appointment. (336) 274-PINK (7465). Is your business or organization up to date? Update your free downtown listing click here |
PROPERTY Updates |
220 W. Market Street
133-A Paisley Street 220 W. Market Street – residential for lease 133-A Paisley 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 |
1/29 C.A.N. Group (GMA) 2/01 Networking Gurus (GMA) 2/02 Banker Days (Chamber) 2/02 Recession Survival Techniques for Your Business (Chamber) 2/03 Key Professionals (GMA) 2/03 Leads Group II (Chamber) 2/04 BIZ-Links (GMA) 2/03 Discovering Your Memory Power (Chamber) |
ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM |
International Civil Rights Center & Museum grand opening and 50-year anniversary of Sit-Ins on February 1, 2010. 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. |
HOT DEALS |
Greensboro Children’s Museum special 50% off regular admission on Friday nights from 5-8pm ($3.00). | Find It Sale Alley at Mack and Mack is held the last-day-of-the-month with up to 75% off specials. | Find It More HOT DEALS, click here |
| 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. | |
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