February 25, 2010 | What’s Up Downtown | Downtown Greensboro Inc. |
Happenings This Week
February 25 to March 4, 2010
Despite what the weather looks like today, Spring is coming!
It’s Hoppin’ at the Hopper’s this Saturday, 2/27
· Individual tickets to all 2010 Grasshopper home games go on sale Saturday, 2/27 from 9:00am-2:00pm at New Bridge Bank Park. The Box office opens from 9:00am-2:00pm. Online and phone sales begin Monday, 3/01 at 9:00am.
· Get Major League Baseball at Minor League price, the Florida Marlins vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers on Saturday, 4/03 at 3:00pm and season opener. Gates open at 1:00pm, all seats $10, lawn tickets $8. Tickets will go FAST on 2/27, so get in line early!
· Third Annual Grasshopper Yard Sale on Saturday, 2/27 at 8:30am. Visit community yard sale inside NewBridge Bank Park.
· Want to sing the Star Spangled Banner at a Grasshoppers game? Auditions will be held on Saturday, 2/27. Get more details and download the registration form at www.gsohoppers.com
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| SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS at Downtown Parking Decks
Davie Street Parking Deck In an effort to increase security for users and decrease the number of false 9-1-1 calls from the Greene Street and Davie Street parking decks, security officers will be stationed in the decks during evening hours, Thursday through Saturday.
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Goodwill Fashion Show hosted by Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina will be held on Thursday, 2/25 at The Empire Room at 5:30. A cocktail hour and runway to show how Goodwill makes it work on and off the runway. Tickets in advance are $35.00, at the door $40.00. Click here to purchase tickets or contact tfriedeck@triadgoodwill.org. Located at 203 S. Elm Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Young Nonprofit Professionals Network social on Thursday, 2/25 from 6:00-8:00pm at Summit Station Eatery. Join synerG’s and network with other young professionals working in and interested in the nonprofit sector. There will be a cash bar and appetizer menu as well as opportunities to sign up for our listserv and volunteer. Learn more about YNPN National and YNPN Triad at www.ynpn.org. | Located at 125 Summit Avenue. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - La Revue Negra: The Josephine Baker Story from Thursday to Sunday, 2/25-2/28 at the Greensboro Historical Museum. In celebration of Black History and Woman's History Month, Actress Ashanti White's one-woman review shares the story of the life and accomplishments of Josephine Baker. Tickets $5 at door. Click here for show times. Located at 130 Summit Avenue. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Sunshine Boys by the Community Theatre of Greensboro runs from Thursday to Sunday, 2/25-3/07 at Greensboro Cultural Center. See one of Neil Simon’s best comedy performances; an opportunity to revive their vaudeville team act on a CBS ‘History of Comedy’ special sparks a reunion that has you rolling in the aisles. Admission $15-$25; Student Rush $10 for any remaining seats 30 minutes prior to show time. Group discounts for 10 or more. For tickets, call (336) 333-SHOW (7469). | Located at CTG’s studio theatre (4th floor), 200 N. Davie Street. www.ctgso.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Flamingo Court - Life in Three Condos opens the theatre’s 23rd season, playing now to Saturday, 2/25-3/06 at The Broach Theatre. Written by Luigi Creatore, Flamingo Court, a three part ‘slice of life’ follows the nosy and endearing residents of a South Florida condo community will have audiences laughing. Tickets from $10.00-$23.00. Showtimes vary, Tuesday, 3/02 is Pay What You Can. Season Flex Passes are on sell for $110 and include 7 tickets. For reservations, call (336)333-2605. More info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Harlem Nights: A Celebration of the Cotton Club on Saturday, 2/27 at Studio B. Join in transformation into the era and time of the Harlem Renaissance. See and hear the sounds of Billie Holliday, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald and the music of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong and performances by Bertha Young, Joe Robinson, Saundra Crenshaw, Phyllis Ottley and Diana Ruffin. Admission is $20 in advance, includes food with cash bar available. More info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Around the World in 80 Days main stage performance at Triad Stage runs from Sunday-Sunday, now to 3/07. Jules Verne's classic tale springs to life in this clever, fast-paced comedy for the whole family. This whirlwind odyssey that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to unexpected end. Fun for ALL ages. Tickets: $10-$42, kids just $16 for all shows. www.triadstage.org Mark your calendar for the excitement of Around Downtown in 80 Minutes on First Friday, 3/05. This is a FREE event. Presented by Triad Stage, Downtown Greensboro Inc. and the United Arts Council. More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Spirit Horses featuring the watercolors of Vicki Johnson at Winter Light Gallery now through 2/28. Johnson's current show is a collection of colorful horse watercolors. Free and open to the public. Located at 410 Blandwood Avenue. More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AUDITIONS for 60 Years or Broadway at the Community Theatre of Greensboro Monday to Wednesday, 3/01-3/03 (play will run from 4/16-4/18 at the Carolina Theatre). Opportunities are available for soloists, group numbers, scene work and narration. For details and age group auditions, visit www.ctgso.org. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Menopause The Musical at the Carolina Theatre from Wednesday through Sunday, 3/03-03/07. For the ladies in your life who love to laugh and the hilarious celebration of women. Tickets are $39.50, $34.50 or $24.50, depending on location. A $1.50 Restoration Fee is added the price of each ticket. To purchase tickets online, please follow this link to Choice.net. More info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Embodiment Exhibition Opening Reception at the - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ron Curlee Collection and Opening Reception of new artwork at The Center for Visual Aritists Greensboro on Friday-Friday, 3/05-3/26. The opening reception is on First Friday, 3/5 from 6:00-9:00pm. Located at the Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie Street. More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kids Krafters Club Workshops at Artquest, enjoy workshops twice a month throughout the school year for kids who want to get crafty, from weaving to papermaking. This month workshops are Friday, 3/05 and 3/19 from 3:30-4:45pm. My Studio is offered Tuesday to Saturday from 12:30-5pm, projects for kids and adults alike the chance to try their hand at new techniques and art mediums each week. www.greenhillcenter.org | ||
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UPCOMING EVENTS | |
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events!
rescheduled for Friday, 3/05 | |
3/05 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
3/05 | Around Downtown in 80 Minutes! Triad Stage |
3/17 | |
4/02 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
4/03 | Greensboro Grasshoppers Season Opener with the Florida Marlins |
4/22 | EarthDay, Center City Park |
5/01-5/09 | Artbeat, various locations throughout Downtown |
5/07 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
5/08 | 24TH Annual Carolina Blues Festival, |
5/13-6/24 | BB&T Beach Music Concert Series, |
5/21-5/22 | |
5/21-5/22 | Greensboro Children's Museum Edible Schoolyard Grand Opening |
5/26-5/30 | 2010 ACC Baseball Championship, NewBridge Bank Park |
THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE |
Menopause The Musical
Harlem Night:A Celebration of the Cotton Club
Around The World in 80 Days
The Sunshine Boys
Flamingo Court
La Revue Negra:The Josephine Baker Story |
For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings |
BUSINESS Updates |
Donatos Pizza OPENS Donatos Pizza is OPEN at 362 S. Elm Street (Smother’s Place) serving pizza, subs, wings, salads and desserts made from fresh ingredients available for pick-up, dine in or delivery. Hours are Sunday through Thursday 11am-midnight, and Friday and Saturday 11am-2am. Find It | Map It | MENU (pdf). Ganache expanded their brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays and will no longer be serving breakfast Monday through Friday and focuses energy and creativity on weekday lunch and weekend brunch. Bryan Adams at the Carolina Theatre on Wednesday, 3/24, tickets go on sale Friday, 2/26 at 10:00am online at CarolinaTheatre.com 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). Is your business or organization up to date? Update your free downtown listing click here |
PROPERTY Updates |
Did you know that RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES are consistently one of the top visited web pages on DGI's web site? If you are downtown property in the BID and don’t have your available property listed, Get Listed, it’s FREE! For a complete listing of available properties, click here. Is your property updated? To update your free downtown listing click here |
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL |
2/26 C.A.N. Group (GMA) 3/01 Networking Gurus (GMA) 3/02 Thinking About Starting a Business (Central Library) 3/02 Computer Assessment and Mouse Skills I – Computer Literacy for Seniors (Central Library) 3/02 Banker Days (Chamber) 3/02 Recession Survival Techniques for Your Business (Chamber) 3/02 Recycling: What is a Business To Do? (Chamber) 3/03 Key Professionals (GMA) 3/03 Leads Group II (Chamber) 3/04 Introduction to PC’s and Mouse Skills II – Computer Literacy for Seniors (Central Library) 3/03 Key Professionals (GMA) 3/04 Leads Group III (Chamber) 3/04 BIZ-Links (GMA) |
ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM |
International Civil Rights Center & Museum grand opening and 50-year anniversary of Sit-Ins on February 1, 2010. Downtown Greenway updates and web site 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 Bin 33 storefront restaurant, offices and corporate apartments is underway. STAY TUNED for more information. |
| ROAD ALERTS |
GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:
No listings at this time. For active permits and lane closures click here. | |
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