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Happenings This Week March 4 to March 11, 2010
First Friday is an exciting evening escape in the heart of Greensboro. Join in First Friday of each month in 2009 for a fun-filled exploration of Greensboro's creative Downtown. This event will feature new and original art and crafts, artist “meet and greets,” participatory workshops, and Around Downtown in 80 Minutes, a fast-paced scavenger hunt around Downtown. The event is FREE and open to the public where shops and venues stay open from 6:00-9:00pm. Around Downtown in 80 Minutes | Pastel Society of North Carolina | Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands and baroque rock band Silver Hill Mine | African dance demonstration for Haiti relief effort | Embodiment Exhibit and Reception | Greensboro Ballet The Firebird | Method | Jazz with Andrew Calhoun and Friends | ‘Bulky Knits’ Contest | African Art from around the world | Body Painting demonstrations | recycled bicycle tables | black and white inkings | colorful and far-away landscapes | The F-Art Ensemble | dreamy portrait techniques | Botanicals in High Definition and Portraits with Pulchritude | artist Leigh Rodenbough For more information, visit www.downtownfridays.com/Listings.html, Click here click here to print brochure (pdf). Embodiment Exhibition | ongoing - 3/26/2010 Green Hill Center for NC Art, located in the Greensboro Cultural Center invites you to the Embodiment exhibition. The featured North Carolina artists offer a wide range of approaches to the visual representation of the body. Through arresting multimedia installations, photographs, and sculptural works in clay, fiber and metal, visitors will be able to explore changing conceptions of the body, and how a sensorial experience informs a psychological state. For visit: www.greenhillcenter.org. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. Tickets: Free to the public, donations accepted. www.greenhillcenter.org. Carolina History & Haunts | 3/5/2010 - 3/6/2010 | 8:00pm Enjoy Carolina History & Haunts ghost walking tour of downtown Greensboro on Friday and Saturday. To reserve your ticket, visit www.carolinahistoryandhaunts.com or contact (336) 905-4060. Around Downtown in 80 Minutes | 3/5/2010 | 7:00-8:20pm Get Downtown for a great adventure and observe the fun and exciting tradition of The Amazing Race in Around Downtown in 80 Minutes. Cheer on 100 2-person teams who have just 80 minutes to visit as many Downtown destinations as possible and collect valuable points along the way. Presented by Triad Stage and Downtown Greensboro Inc. Kick off and ending ceremonies at Elm Street Center, 203 S. Elm Street. More info. Beard and Moustache Club | 3/6/2010 | 8:00pm Beard and Moustache Club of NC's Third anniversary party, a free event at Lyndon St. Artworks with music by Milltown, the Radials, and Ezette. Facial follicle fun for everyone. Bring your beards and beard lovers. Homebrew beer tasting and games. Located at 205 Lyndon Street. More info. The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln | 3/7/2010 | 3:00pm Come out and be apart of a discussion led by Bill Moore, retired director of Greensboro Historical Museum. This is a part of the "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation" touring exhibit & community-wide programs of Jackson Library. This event if free and open to the public, limited seating; reservations are recommended. Located at 130 Summit Avenue. More info.
synerG YP Dodgeball League | 3/9/2010 | 6:00-8:00pm Sign Up for synerG's Young Professional (YP) Dodgeball League administered by the Greensboro Parks and Recreation. If you thought playing dodgeball was fun in 4th grade wait until you try it as a grown-up. Interest and sign up meeting on Tuesday, March 9 from 6-8pm at the Green Bean. The season begins Tuesday, March 16, 2010 with six nights of games (Tue and Thu). Game times vary from 7-10pm. Entry Fee: $20/person. Register by Email at synerG.yp.sports@gmail.com. Located at 341 S. Elm Street. Greensboro Public library author events | 3/11/2010 | 5:00pm Evening with Jill McCorkle author of Going Away Shoes and Carole Boston Weatherford author of Freedom on the Menu. The evening will include a book signing and reception of hors d' oeurvres and a cash bar. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Greensboro Public Library. $20 donation to attend, contact Beth Sheffield for additional information at (336) 373-3617. Located at 219 N. Church Street. Artist Talk with Holley Fischer | 3/11/2010 | 12:30-1:30pm Green Hill Center for NC Art, located in the Greensboro Cultural Center invites you to an artist talk Thursday with Holley Fischer as part of the Embodiment Exhibition. Bring your lunch and join Holly Fischer as she discusses her hand-built clay sculptures of female torsos. Event is free and open to the public. www.greenhillcenter.org. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. www.greenhillcenter.org
Around the World in 80 Days | 2/07/2010 - 3/7/2010 | 7:30/8:00pm, matinee 3/06 and 3/07 at 2:00pm. The last week of this main stage performance at Triad Stage, 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. Located at 232 S. Elm Street. Tickets: $10-$42, kids just $16 for all shows. More info. Flamingo Court | 2/24/2010 - 3/6/2010 | 8:00pm The opening performance of the Broach Theatre's 23rd Season marks the long awaited return of Artistic Director Stephen Gee to the Broach stage. Written by Luigi Creatore, Flamingo Court is a three part 'slice of life' and follows the nosy and endearing residents of a South Florida condo community and will have audiences laughing. Single tickets range from $10.00-$23.00. Season Flex Passes are on sell for $110 and include 7 tickets. For reservations, call (336) 333-2605 or visit www.broachtheatre.org. Located at 520 S. Elm Street. The Sunshine Boys | 2/25/2010 - 3/7/2010 | 8:00pm, matinee on 3/07 at 2:00pm Neil Simon at his best, Al Lewis and Willy Clark played vaudeville as a team for 45 years, but a personal feud has kept them apart for 11 years. An opportunity to revive their act on a CBS 'History of Comedy' special sparks a reunion that has you rolling in the aisles. Community Theatre of Greensboro's Studio 413, 4th floor, Greensboro Cultural Center. Admission: $10 to $25 For tickets, call (336) 333-SHOW(7469). www.ctgso.org Menopause The Musical | 3/3/2010 - 3/7/2010 | 8:00pm, matinee 3/06 at 2:00pm The international hit show Menopause The Musical® selected the Triad as one of a couple dozen 'hot' national markets for a five-day visit at the Carolina Theatre. 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. More info. Located at 310 S. Greene Street.
Sweeny Todd | 3/11/10 - 3/14/2010 | 7:00pm, matinee 3/14 at 2:00pm Join the Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts for a barber shop performance with unsuspecting customers. Tickets $6-$8 purchased at the door. Located at 300 N. Spring Street.
Half-Price Friday Nights | 3/5/2010 | 5:00-8:00pm Half-Priced Friday Nights at the Greensboro Children's Museum where admission is only $3 for adults and kids. Admission free with membership, $6 (half price Fri 5-8pm & Sun 1-5pm), Sr.’s $5, 1 and under Red Yellow and Blue Monday | 3/8/2010 | 9:30am-12:00pm Join the Greensboro Children's Museum each Monday for art making fun for the little ones. Tickets: 5.00 per adult and $5.00 per child, Green Hill Center Members free. Located at 220 N. Church Street. www.gcmuseum.com Culture of Color - Soil Stories | 3/9/2010 | 3:30pm Explore the richness of African American Culture through indoor garden activities. Make crafts with cotton, okra, and other vegetables, read stories, and design our own gardens. Admission free with membership, $6 (half price Fri 5-8pm & Sun 1-5pm), Sr.’s $5, 1 and under Wee Little Kids on the Ball Program | 3/10/2010 | 4:00pm Get your kids moving in a fun way using kid-sized exercise balls! Our activities and games focus on a variety of fitness disciplines including balance, coordination, strength, cardio, and flexibility. Admission free with membership, $6 (half price Fri 5-8pm & Sun 1-5pm), Sr.’s $5, 1 and under Simply StoryTime | 3/11/2010 | 3:30pm Special story time in the theatre at the Greensboro Children’s Museum. Admission free with membership, $6 (half price Fri 5-8pm & Sun 1-5pm), Sr.’s $5, 1 and under Carolina Model Railroaders, Inc. | ongoing | (CMR) is Greensboro's oldest model railroad club. CMR has served the Triad with over 34 years of model railroad experience. CMR has Z, N, and HO layouts to appeal to all scales for the hobbyist. Free Admission and free weekend parking. Located at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot. More info.
The Guilford Merchants Association (GMA) at 225 Commerce Avenue holds monthly meetings, this week includes: C.A.N. Group on Friday, 3/05 from 7:45-9:00am; Networking Gurus on Monday, 3/08 from 11:45am-1:30pm; Key Professionals on Wednesday, 3/10 from 7:45-9:00am; BIZ Links on Thursday, 3/11 from 7:45-9:00am; and Top 10 Changes in Traditional Media Marketing on Thursday, 3/11 from 8:00-9:30am, a Top 10 to Win in 2010 Series Seminar. 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: Women Creating Wealth on Wednesday, 3/10 from 8:30am-10:30am; E-Mail, Social Networking & Your Staff on Thursday, 3/11 from 8:30am-10:30am. FREE for Chamber members unless otherwise noted. For more information and to register, click here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Greensboro Central Library at 219 N. Church Street this week includes: Introduction to Microsoft Word on Saturday, 3/06 from 2:00-4:00pm; Small Business Fast Facts on Tuesday, 3/09 at 6:00pm; Computer literacy for Seniors/Basic word processing with Microsoft Word on Tuesday, 3/09 from 10:00am-noon; Preventing Volunteer Nightmares on Thursday, 3/11 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Also, AARP Tax-Aide and the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, assistance in preparing your tax return Tuesday and Thursday from now to 4/15 from 9:30am- 4:00pm. AARP Tax-Aide Program is for low & middle income taxpayers, especially those 60 and over. No appointment necessary; first come, first served; and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) on Saturdays from now to 4/10 from 9:30am-12:30pm (not available 4/03/10). No appointment necessary; first come, first served. For more information contact Frank Barefoot at 373-2715. For more information on all Library programs and resources visit our website at www.greensborolibrary.org.
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). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For This Week’s Event Calendar, click here Upcoming
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