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March 26, 2009 What’s Up Downtown Downtown Greensboro Inc.
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LATEST NEWS     Progress Report Spring 2009   Downtown Greensboro Inc.’s  Progress Report was mailed mid March.   If you didn’t receive a copy of Downtown Greensboro Inc.’s Progress Report Spring 2009 featuring the annual fund drive, 2009-2010 new Board of Directors, "Green" Building Renovation Project for S. Elm Street, Business Opening and News, Changes to Festival Park, Trash Collection Changes, Loading Zone Changes, Marketing Free Tools to Maximize Your Downtown Business, Financial Tools Available, Hospitality Training, and “Word from President,” Ed Wolverton, please click here (pdf) or on thumbnail above. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Your Calendar! Center City Park will host Wednesday's at lunchtime series Tunes @ Noon every Wednesday from May 6 through October 21 from 11:45–1:15pm and Sundays in the Park from 2-5pm on the last Sunday of each month, May through October. In addition to bands, crafts, and children's activities, the 2009 Sundays in the Park at Center City Park will spotlight selected community resources - bringing a new dimension to the family friendly events.  To see music entertainment line up along with upcoming public events, visit Center City Park. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vintage & Vision: A ‘vintage' service will be held at West Market Street United Methodist Church on Saturday, 3/28 at 7pm in celebration of 150th birthday of Greensboro’s First Baptist Church (FBC). Congregation leaders and members will be dressed in vintage costumes, and the service will be reminiscent of one from the 1800's including the music. Church members will be walking the distance between the two church locations for the service leaving about 5:15pm and walking downtown for the service at 6pm, weather permitting. Worshipers are invited to wear late Nineteenth or early Twentieth Century attire. Buses are available to transport members from FBC parking lot (1000 W. Friendly Avenue) to the church on West Market Street UMC (302 W. Market Street).  Parking is also available at West Market Street Methodist that evening.  Find It | Map It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City View at Southside Social this Friday 3/27, enjoy samplings from Quizno’s and light beverages from 5-7pm at City View at Southside apartment’s clubhouse, 311 King Street. This event free and open to residents, friends and neighbors. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fish Fry every Friday at Manny’s Universal Café starting at noon.  Find It | Map It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Churchill’s on Elm will host this Friday entertainment from Lawyers and Money playing (blues/classic rock blend) and Saturday, Windfall.  213 S. Elm Street - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Author Visit: Former Greensboro pas­tor Lynne Hinton will discuss her new novel, The Order of Things at the Greensboro Central Library Wednesday, 4/01 from 12-1pm. Bring a lunch; drinks & dessert provided by Friends of the Library. Call 373-3617 for more info.    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Central Library Book Discussion Group - Discussing Gar­den Spells by Sarah Addison Allen at the Greensboro Central Library, Thursday 4/02 from 7-8:30pm.  Call 433-7260 for more info. or to borrow a copy of the book. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ghosts at Triad Stage at Pyrle Theater 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) performance Chicago, The Musical, Friday March 20 to March 29 at the Carolina Theatre. Be “razzle-dazzled” as CTG revives this ‘Roaring Twenties’ musical. Filled with murder, intrigue, exploitation, fame, and a brilliant score by the composers of Cabaret and New York, New York, CTG’s Chicago will serve musical-theatre “Broadway” style! Tickets $10-$28.50 (plus $1.50 Carolina Theatre historical restoration fee).  More Info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Last Day to RSVP is Friday 3/27 – 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 RSVP today! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Family Friday Night BINGO at the Greensboro Children's Museum.  Bring the whole family for a fun night of family BINGO Bonanza, Friday, 3/27.  Greensboro Children’s Museum to provide the card, the markers, and lots of fun prizes.  6pm-7:30pm. Free with admission (half price Friday). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Greensboro Youth Choir Performance at the Greensboro Children's Museum on Saturday, 3/28 from 1-1:30pm.  Join and listen to the Greensboro Youth Choir as they put on an entertaining musical performance for visitors from 1:00-1:30pm. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LAST WEEK!  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.  Nominate (pdf) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Blind Pilot & Citified, Thursday 3/26 at Studio B with musical project of Portland, Oregon natives Ryan Dobrowski and Israel Nebeker. The two recorded their debut album, 3 Rounds and a Sound, after completing a tour that took them from Vancouver to San Francisco by bike. The group offers a minimalist folk sound built on Nebeker's simple acoustic guitar and Dobrowski's sparse drumming. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors at 7:00pm, Show at 9:00pm. More Info.   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Poetry Project at the Central Library on Thursday, 4/02 from 6-7:30pm (219 N Church Street). Students showcase their work during national poetry month in the Tannenbaum-Sternberger room. FREE and open to the public.  For more information, visit http://mentalityenterprises.com.   FEATURE ARTICLE Greensboro’s Regional Mental Health Conference   with Keynote Speaker Lanier Cansler, Secretary of NC Department of Health and Human Services, Friday, April 3 at The Empire Room. | RSVP today   Cansler’s presentation is part of an all-day conference titled “See the Change…Be the Change,” the Mental Health Association in Greensboro’s call to excellence for mental health professionals, civic leaders, educators, clergy, and people struggling with mental health challenges, their families and friends.    The Association’s 13th annual mental health conference sessions will focus on mental health challenges faced by college students, individuals with substance abuse, people experiencing homelessness, cultural competency, and care givers, including those in faith communities and helping professions.   Registration for the 8:30am to 4 pm conference is $85 per person and includes breakfast, lunch, continuing education credits, and materials.  A $35 fee is available to attend only the 11:30am to 1pm lunch and keynote address. To register, call 336/373-1403 or go online at www.mhag.org.   The conference will be held at The Empire Room, 203 S. Elm Street.  Find It | Map It.       Mental Health Association in Greensboro 330 S. Greene Street, Suite B-12.         Center City AM Briefing   You are invited on Tuesday, April 7 from 7:45-9:00am to the Center City AM Briefing that provides an opportunity for you to hear what is going on Downtown and to share information about your business or organization.  Hosted by GMA, the Center City meeting combined with the former City’s Downtown Advisory meeting is open to anyone with an interest in Downtown activities. After reports from DGI and city departments in attendance, a representative from the Guilford County Sheriff’s office will update on the new jail project.    Registration is open to all downtown businesses, organizations or those interested in downtown activities.  The briefing will be held at GMA, 225 Commerce Place, upstairs in The Community Room.  RSVP by calling GMA at 378-6350, or register for event online. A light breakfast is served. This event is free and open to all downtown stakeholders.     Downtown Greensboro Inc.’s Core Purpose: To lead the development of downtown Greensboro as a prosperous and vibrant urban center, memorable and meaningful for those who choose to live, work, play and invest here.	UPCOMING EVENTS   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 5/06 Tunes @ Noon, Lyn Koonce 5/01-5/10 ArtBeat 5/01-5/10 Tape Art 5/09 Carolina Blues Festival 5/13 Tunes @ Noon, TBA 5/14 Beach Music Series, The Attraction 5/16 Greensboro Storyfest 5/20 Tunes @ Noon, Kris Ferris 5/21 Beach Music Series, Band of Oz 5/22 Flashback Friday, Festival Pk 5/24 Sunday in the Park     THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE     Chicago at The Carolina Theatre   Ghost, Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theatre     For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings CLICK HERE     BUSINESS Updates   Founding chef of Marisol’s Stephen Schneider has turned over culinary reins for Rim Tapas and Fine Wines to chef Brad Semon, owner of The Painted Plate. Churchill’s on Elm features new $6 Martini called "The Stimulus" guaranteed to stimulate more than the economy. The two most popular radio stations and morning shows in the Triad originate from Downtown Greensboro and have for well over a decade!  Rock 92 and 1075KZL are locally owned and operated by Dick Broadcasting, recently listed to our interactive directory. Bailey’s on Elm has changed their name to Salon Bailey’s. Grey’s Tavern to redo of façade of the second floor in upcoming months and restore windows as close to possible to the original 1920’s design. I Computer moved to 337 S. Greene Street (from 121-C McGee Street). Day Shelter is anticipated to open this fall at 407 E. Washington, Southern Plate and Glass building owners donated facility to the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Beach Music Series starts in May with a total of seven concerts, to see line up, click here. Children’s Home Society hosts new  Flashback Friday concerts, May 22 with ‘1964 The Tribute’ and June 26 with ‘America’ from 6-10pm at Festival Park. Tickets in advance $15 and $25, respectively. Early Bird Special - Save $5 by purchasing tickets family tickets for $20 by 3/30 for Lunch By the Ladle to be held on 4/05/09 at The Empire Room benefiting Family Life Council. Call 333-6890 x221. Alex Maness Photography added to DGI’s interactive directory.   Environmental Solutions Group added to DGI’s interactive directory.   James A. Dickens Attorney At Law added to DGI’s interactive directory.   Smith Architecture, PA added to DGI’s interactive directory.   Is your business or organization up to date? Update your free downtown listing click here   PROPERTY Updates   NEW LISTINGS   COMMERCIAL   526 S. Elm Street     526 S. Elm Street, street level, 2500 sq. ft. for lease in LEED Certified Building.     For a complete listing of available properties, click here.   Is your property updated?  To update your free downtown listing  click here   TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL   03/26 Parenting Children of Divorce (Family Life Council) 03/27 C.A.N. Group (GMA) 03/30 Networking Gurus (GMA) 03/31 RSVP Deadline for Annual Trip to Raleigh on 4/01 (Chamber) 04/01 Key Professionals (GMA) 04/02 BIZ – Links (GMA) 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.   HOT DEALS   Happy Hour from 5:00-6:30 at Rim Tapas and Fine Wines, choose any two menu items for $10, three items for $20 is offered anytime.   Early Bird Specials at Solaris on Thursday between 5-7pm in lounge area and half price off tapas (appetizer) from 5-7 and half price select wines all evening. Also Tuesday $4 martinis, Wednesday $1 off draft beers all evening.    Early Bird Special - Save $5 by purchasing family tickets for $20 by 3/30 for Lunch By the Ladle to be held on 4/05/09 at The Empire Room benefiting Family Life Council. Call 333-6890 x221. Corkage Fee-Free Fridays at the Undercurrent, bring your own wine bottle! Along with multi-course tasting menu each week with updates to the Friday Menus, call to make your reservations and inquire of the up-to- date options.   Daily Early Bird Special at Riva’s Trattoria between 5-5:30pm for $12. Tuesday offers half price on select wine and beer. Wednesday is $10 night on a select menu item. Enjoy seasonal daily homemade soups.   Weekly tasting menu every Thursday and Friday night in March at the Undercurrent restaurant consisting of three perfectly portioned courses for only $25.00.   Greensboro Children’s Museum special half price off regular admission on Friday nights from 5-8pm ($3.00).     ROAD ALERTS   GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:   - No postings at this time.   For active permits and lane closures click here.
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