March 12, 2009 What’s Up Downtown Downtown Greensboro Inc.
St. Patrick’s Day Festival at M’Coul’s | Tuesday, March 17 6am-2am See below for additional information | photos courtesy of flickr
LATEST NEWS   The urban greenway kicked off groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, March 7 for the first segment of the Downtown Greenway.  The first phase of the greenway will run about a third of a mile from Freemen Mill Road through Greensboro College to S. Eugene Street.  The first phase was awarded to S&S Building and Development, a $1.3 million contract, and is anticipated to start mid March.  The 4.8 mile path of 10 foot wide asphalt will encircle downtown and,   ·     stands alone as the only North Carolina city that will have an urban trail that encircles downtown;   ·     pass through more than a dozen neighborhoods and includes stretches through park like green spaces, along the path of old railway tracks and safely alongside city streets and sidewalks;   ·     forms a hub that will help connect the 80-plus miles of city greenways and trails that already exist and connect to a broader network of trails and parks, including statewide efforts such as the Mountains to the Sea Trail. The entire project is anticipated to cost $26 million and be completed by 2016. If you are interested in this exciting project, visit www.downtowngreenway.org.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sample of Tape Art on merchant’s window   Tape Art Downtown: Nationally recognized Michael Townsend will create an exciting series of public tape art drawings on the facades of downtown retail shops, restaurants, and other highly trafficked areas that will bring the community together in a unique way.  Tape Art will be held in May during the Artbeat festival and is led by the Weatherspoon Museum with support from Artbeat and Downtown Greensboro Inc. The kick-off date is Friday, 5/1 on First Friday. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City View Social this Friday 3/13 with Vintage 301, enjoy samplings of some of their beers and munch on finger food and appetizers from 5-7pm at City View clubhouse, 311 King Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The international ambassador of rocking Texas blues, Johnny Winter, at the Carolina Theatre on Friday 3/13 at 8pm. Tickets $24.50/$22.50 for students, seniors and military. More info online. Concert clip via YouTube here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fish Fry every Friday at Manny’s Universal Café starting at noon.  Find It | Map It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Monday Night Poetry at the Central Library, Monday 3/16 at 7pm highlights Women’s History Month theme. Bring your own work or read your favorite poem. 219 N. Church Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M’Coul’s Public House will present its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Tuesday, 3/17 downtown. The 20-hour festival begins 6am and features live music and entertainment throughout the day until the wee hours of the night.  Local bands Jason Pierce, Dakota Joe and Scott Manring, and Molly McGinn and other entertainment includes Charlotte’s Walsh Kelley Irish Dancers, bagpiper Jimmy Burris and a DJ late night.  This year’s street festival will be held in the Elm/Greene city parking lot. A brief summary schedule is as follows:   6-11am: Irish Fry Breakfast 8am-2am: Musical and other entertainment 8pm: Limerick/Toast/Song Contest   Limerick/Toast/Song Contest must be submitted by Friday 3/13 at 7:00pm. To submit your limerick, click here.  Admission is $10 for adults 21 and over.  M’Coul’s Public House Find It | Map It. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - As a Way of Saying THANK YOU.  Congratulations to Chick-fil-A’s franchise operator, Dusty Soots who was recipient of highest honor Symbol of Success Award.  As a way of saying thank you to his downtown friends, his team is offering the following specials:   Customer Appreciation FREE Breakfast Wednesday’s at Chick-fil-A at the downtown location ONLY.  Chick-fil-a offers a FREE featured breakfast entree each Wednesday for the month of March 2009 from 7:30-10:30am.  Bring your friends, family and co-workers every Wednesday for FREE Breakfast. For featured entrée flyer click here.     F-R-E-E Mint Milkshake on Tuesday, 3/17 (St. Patty’s Day) with purchase of a regular combo meal at the downtown location ONLY. (no substitutions on milkshake)   Also, register to win Cheesecake Party for 25-guests by filling out registration form and email to iluvchickfila@yahoo.com. Drawing to be held on 4/15/09. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Ragamuffin Theatre Company presents Little Red Riding Hood at the Broach Theatre Monday, 3/16 to Saturday 3/21 at 10am. With twist on this Grimm Brother's story, this performance promotes good eating habits while also having a lot of fun. This favorite classic will be enjoyed by the young and the young at heart. Tickets $3.00. Located at 520 S. Elm Street. More info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ghosts at Triad Stage at Pyrle Theater mainstage runs from Sunday 3/15 to Sunday 4/05. A Shocking Exposé By Henrik Ibsen in a world-premiere adaptation by Preston Lane Some secrets should not be kept. $10-$42, depending on performance and seat location. Showtime varies, More Info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Spa Night Out at Chakras Spa on Thursday, 3/19 with Free Demos & Consultations from 6-8pm. Call 272.0862 to register.  Located at 229 South Elm Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RSVP Today – The first 80 people who rsvp get in! skirt! Greensboro magazine is turning one and celebrating with party at The Undercurrent restaurant from 5-8pm on Tuesday, 3/31. Sample the 'skirtini' signature drink, free with purchase of our fabulous skirtini glass, enjoy delicious food and be amazed by the magic of March's "He's So Original" man in a skirt, Erik Dobell. Skirt! turns one only once, so don't miss this event.  Space is limited to the first 80 guests, so please RSVP now! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Solaris restaurant features specials this week, Tuesday $4 martinis - voted best in Greensboro by 2008 goTriad Reader’s Choice Awards, Wednesday $1 draft beers, and Thursday 1/2 off tapas (apps) in lounge from 5-7pm and 1/2 off select wines all evening. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Detra Kay and Her Magnetic Pins Trunk Show at Mack and Mack showroom in Greensboro, the exclusive source from Florida to New York.  Get the first viewing of her new line of pins that are held in place with magnets, not pins on Tues-Wed, 3/17 and 3/18 at 220 S. Elm Street.   FEATURE ARTICLE   Refurbished Airplane Exhibit   The Greensboro Children’s Museum held ribbon cutting ceremony on 3/6 to celebrate the grand opening of its newly refurbished Airplane Exhibit.  One of the more popular exhibits in the Museum, the life size DC-9 Jet was completely renovated with new paint, controls, and cockpit interior thanks to the generosity of TIMCO Aviation Services.    This grand opening was the first of several celebrations the museum will be having for it 10th Birthday this year. Other exciting Birthday events the museum has planned include the opening of a New Train Exhibit called the GCM Express on 4/25, which will take place the same day as the Museum’s big birthday party celebration and the opening of the newly refurbished Health Center Exhibit called Clinic Corner on 5/22. Also, on 6/6, the museum will hold is first 5K Run and Family Run/Walk in downtown Greensboro used as a fundraiser to help support the Museum.    It is an exciting time for the Greensboro Children’s Museum with all the new upgrades and refurbishments planned and INVITE families to come out and help celebrate and enjoy the new exhibits.   For more information about the Greensboro Children’s Museum, visit website www.gcmuseum.com or call 336-574-2898.       NOTE 3/13/09 UPDATE: Due to schedule change, the library and museum will remain OPEN, please disregard the following message.   Central Library Greensboro Historical Museum   CLOSED Sunday - March 15   The downtown Central Library and Greensboro Historical Museum will be closed Sunday, 3/15/09 due to a planned power outage. A Duke Energy repair project to a damaged transformer pad will leave the Library and the Museum without electricity from 7am to 4pm. All other Library branches will be open, however there may be disruptions to Internet access, the online catalog, databases and the Library’s web site.       Festival Park: Beginning Monday, 3/16, landscaping improvements will begin in Festival Park that will make the park a safer, more attractive destination. Trees that are dead or dying will be removed and 53 new trees will be planted.  The new trees will be strategically placed to allow for more open space in the park, cleaner lines, and more visual appeal.  Landscaping changes are expected to be complete by mid-April. For more information, contact Downtown Greensboro, Inc. at 379-0060.   The landscaping project is the result of a public-private partnership between the City of Greensboro, Action Greensboro, Downtown Greensboro Inc., Tommy Lineberry, and the Greensboro Merchant’s Association. Community meetings were held to incorporate public input into the design and layout of the tree plantings. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Accepting Applications for 3rd Annual Arts in Business Award: The award recognizes an exceptional Greensboro business each year for their leadership, commitment and vision to support the arts by making an impact during the past year. Nominations are due to the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro by 5:00pm on Monday, 4/03/09.  More Info.	UPCOMING EVENTS         St. Patrick’s Day Festival at M’Coul’s, Tue 3/17/09     3/17      St. Patrick’s Day Festival 4/03 First Friday  Art Gallery and Merchants Open House 4/05 Lunch By The Ladle 4/09 Greensboro Grasshopper’s OPENING DAY 5/01 First Friday Art Gallery and Merchants Open House 5/01-5/10 ArtBeat 5/01-5/10 Tape Art 5/09 Carolina Blues Festival 5/14 Beach Music Series starts     THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE   Ghosts at Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theatre     For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings CLICK HERE     BUSINESS Updates   Congratulations to Dusty Soots, franchise Operator of the Chick-fil-A® restaurant downtown at 106 S. Elm Street, who was presented with the Symbol of Success Award. As a way of saying thank you, see specials in this enews! You Buy - I Fly!  Jimmy John’s is now offering convenient online ordering at downtown 216 S. Elm Street location. 526 S. Elm Street is undergoing greening the 5,000 square foot site to Platinum LEED Certification with 2,500 square feet available soon for lease. Haynes Bed & Breakfast in the Southside Neighborhood offers two bedrooms each with private bath just a 5 minute walk to the heart of downtown. Green Drinks Greensboro, a social hour for anyone sharing environmental concerns, and, Sustainable Greensboro project led by Brian Higgins. Elon University Law School’s first graduating class will hold it’s first commencement address on Sunday 5/24 at the Carolina Theatre at 3pm with reception to follow at Center City Park at 4pm.  New Face of Churchill’s on Elm new operating manager, Alex Ritchy, accommodates both smoking and non-smoking section within club. Cigars are no longer permitted. Live music of light jazz/blues and pianists is provided. While enjoying a cocktail, patrons can order appetizers and light fare off of a light menu provided by Rim Tappas & Fine Wine Restaurant. New Multicultural salon opens that specializes in the ceramic blowout, Jade & Company, in Southside neighborhood at 333-B Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Tape Art downtown from nationally recognized Michael Townsend will be held during Artbeat in May. J. Hyatt Hammond Associates Inc.  moved suites from Suite 300 to Suite 200 at 212 S. Elm Street. Beach Music Series starts in May with seven total concerts, to see line up, click here. Early Bird Special - Save $5 by purchasing tickets by 3/30 for Lunch By the Ladle to be held on 4/05/09 at The Empire Room. Go to tickets.lunchbytheladle.org Is your business or organization up to date? Update your free downtown listing click here   PROPERTY Updates   NEW LISTINGS   COMMERCIAL   Elm Street Center, 203 S. Elm Street.   Kress Terrace, ground floor     Kress Terrace, third level.   Elm Street Center 203 S. Elm Street – prime space for lease with multiple options 408-412 Arlington Street - for lease commercial or residential Kress Terrace - 212 S. Elm Street, prime space for lease on ground floor and third level. RESIDENTIAL   Governor’s Court   408-412 Arlington Street   Governor's Court - Luxury Condo Unit-102 - for sale 2BD/2BA 408-412 Arlington Street – for lease, commercial or residential   For a complete listing of available properties, click here.   Is your property updated?  To update your free downtown listing  click here   TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL   03/13 C.A.N. Group (GMA) 03/16 Networking Gurus (GMA) 03/18 Key Professionals (GMA) 03/19 BIZ – Links (GMA) 03/19 Creative Ways to Build Your Business  (Chamber) 03/19 Community Dialogue Economic Stimulus Package (City - see below detail) 03/31 RSVP Deadline for Annual Trip to Raleigh on 4/01 (Chamber) 04/07 Center City AM Briefing (GMA, City, DGI, Chamber, etc.) 04/17 Experience Greensboro spring applications due (Chamber)   ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM   Urban Greenway’s NEW website Center Pointe anticipates occupancy in late spring 2009. Proposed 324 S. Elm Street mixed use five-story project to include restaurant, offices and corporate apartments Proposed Miller Furniture mixed-use project to include restaurant and Miller Lofts Greensboro Children’s Museum Edible Discovery Garden is anticipated for May 2009 for 10 year anniversary. Proposed Sidetrax restaurant and event/banquet hall anticipated fall-2009 International Civil Rights Museum anticipated to open for 50-year anniversary of Sit-Ins in 2010.   STAY TUNED for more information   ROAD ALERTS   GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:   -  The Elm/McGee parking lot will be closed for St. Patrick’s Day Festival on 3/17-3/18 from 6am to 2am.   For active permits and lane closures click here.     Community Dialogue: Economic Stimulus Package: Join the City of Greensboro Thursday, 3/19 at 7pm for an open community dialogue panel discussion about the economic stimulus bill. Discover how will it impact citizens, what individual and small business assistance are included, what funds are designated for “shovel ready” projects in North Carolina, and how it translates into job creation and job training. Assistant City Manager Denise Turner will moderate. This event will be held at Central Library at 219 N. Church Street. For more information contact Beth Sheffield at 373-3617 or visit our website at www.greensborolibrary.org.
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