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April 23, 2009 What’s Up Downtown Downtown Greensboro Inc.
First Friday  |  Tape Art  |  ArtBeat Greensboro | Meet the Artists & Demonstrations |  OPEN Mic  |  Music and more     DISCOVER Springtime Downtown
LATEST NEWS       Mark your calendar for May 1!     First Friday | May 1, 6-9pm. The community is invited to a self-guided tour of local art galleries and studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative arts venues on First Friday. Many of the participating locations will host special events, promotions and demonstrations.    This First Friday in May includes the largest number of venues/site participation to date!   A few highlights include kick-off of Tape Art and Artbeat Greensboro, along with storytelling by Charlotte Webspinner Hamlin and friends, Matt Hill and Piedmont Blues Preservation, short skits from touring theatre company Peculiar People, Artist Ron Curlee’s abstract naturalism,  collection of North Carolina's eclectic handmade art, Center City Poetry Experience and Open Mic, sneak peak of unique seating/sculptures for the new Gateway Gardens, Music Jam, and more.  For more information, visit www.downtownfridays.com   Tape Art | May 1 to May 8. Nationally known artist Michael Townsend creates a series of public tape art drawings on the facades of downtown retail shops, restaurants, and other highly trafficked areas with project “Drawn Together.” The public is welcome to watch the installation unfold in various locations, including a surprise site, throughout the week. Also find hidden clues within drawings. Not knowing where the next drawing will appear is part of the fun.  The kick-off event is at Elsewhere Artist Collaborative on First Friday, May 1 at 6:00pm located at 606 & 608 S. Elm Street.   Look for Tape Art Live, for viewers who wish to track the progress of the tape drawings online at http://weatherspoon.uncg.edu.   For map of locations, click here.     Artbeat Greensboro | May 1 to May 10.  Each spring, Greensboro is home to a weeklong celebration of the arts.  The festival includes a wide variety of professional performances, as well as the new innovative arts movements taking root here. Accomplished artists with local ties, and musical evenings of classical music, jazz, blues, blue grass, chamber music, gospel, theater, opera, dance, films, art exhibits, and more.  Artbeat Greensboro kicks off on First Friday. Get 25% to 50% discounts on up to four tickets. For listing of events, click here.       CITY! at Elsewhere Artist Collaborative on Friday 4/24 at 8pm. A monthly event with imaginary, ad-hoc cityscape envisioned within the confines of Elsewhere and brought to life by its ephemeral inhabitants. Open to the public, City combines the best elements of game theory, outward social commentary, absurdist theater, button currency economics and civic responsibility. What better way to spend a Friday night in Greensboro.  Located at 606 S. Elm Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Greensboro Children's Museum celebrates their 10 year birthday with a Big Bash and Grand Opening of New Train Exhibit on Saturday 4/25 from 10am-3pm.  The party kick-offs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the museum's new Train Exhibit and continues throughout the day with lots of festive activities for children.  Visit www.gcmuseum.com for more information. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bob Doss Memorial Tournament on Saturday 4/25 at NewBridge Bank Park. “Making It Happen For the Kids,” a tribute to local baseball leader and advocate who made profound impact on local baseball, kids, and the community. Enjoy a beautiful day for baseball with local high school tournament. Proceeds go back to the schools. Tickets can be purchased at each High School $5 or at the gate.   Game time High School Team 12:00 Noon High Point Andrews vs. High Point Central 3:00 pm Page vs. Grimsley 6:00 pm Dudley vs. Smith - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March for Babies on Saturday 4/25 starting at Center City Park at 10:00am. Join the March of Dimes Triad Division by a walk team for the 2009 March for Babies! Walking to make sure that one day every baby will be born healthy! Registration at 9:00am, walk starts at 10:00am. Register online at www.marchforbabies.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead at Triad Stage starting 4/26 and runs to 5/17. A new comedic thrill ride by Robert Hewett where every action has a reaction. One crime has many points of view. One moment of passion alters several lives forever. One gifted performer plays seven very different roles in this international hit.  For show times and ticket information contact Triad Stage at 272-0160 or online at www.triadstage.org. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lady's Day Literary Salon on Sunday 4/26 at the Greensboro Central Library at 3:00pm. Join author Carole Boston Weatherford for discussion and book signing of new book Becoming Billie Holiday. The Screening of Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection will follow. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event.  Refreshments courtesy of The Friends of the Library. Located at 219 N. Church Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Taking Care of Business By Taking Care of YOU: You don't have to drown in these tough economic waters. Seminar to learn small business survival skills on Saturday 4/25 from 8am-1pm at the Regency Room/Empire Room, 203 S. Elm Street. Tickets $25. A light breakfast will be served. More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wine-Dine with Win-Win in ’09 for a premier black-tie gala fundraising event on Thursday, 4/30 from 7-10pm at Studio B.  Includes a silent/live auction of culinary themed items and art, as well as tasting by local chefs from Flemings Steakhouse, Bert’s Seafood, Sweet Basil’s, 223 South Elm, Ganache, Lucky 32, Level 2, Table 16 and Painted Plate who will provide a tapas portion of food paired with North Carolina wines. Tickets $75 per person or $125 per couple. Call (336) 230-1232 or visit Win-Win’s website www.winwinresolutions.org to purchase tickets. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contact Improv Jam at Studio 305 on Saturday 4/25 from 1-3pm. City Arts, the Informal Theater Company and ShapeShifters  team up to host monthly Contact Improv Jams on the second Saturday every month. Jams will take place at the City Arts Dance Studios in the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center.  Free and open to the public no matter what your skill level or experience. ShapeShifters at shapeshiftersgso@gmail.com. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Downtown Design & Compatibility Manual - DRAFT:  Downtown Greensboro Inc. will co-host a public meeting with the City and Action Greensboro to answer questions and take public comments. The meeting will be in the J. Douglas Galyon Depot’s Community Room (230 E Washington St) on Tuesday, 4/28 at 6pm. The next step in the process is a public comment period that will last through April 30, 2009.  Area business owners, property owners and citizens can submit written or email comments to City staff any time prior to the date. Email comments should be directed to mary.sertell@greensboro-nc.gov.	UPCOMING EVENTS   Tape Art with national Artist Michael Townsend   5/01 First Friday Art Gallery and Merchants Open House 5/06 Tunes @ Noon, Lyn Koonce 5/01-5/08 Tape Art 5/01-5/10 ArtBeat Greensboro 5/09 Carolina Blues Festival 5/13 Tunes @ Noon, Jason Marc Pierce 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, The Tribute 5/31 Sunday in the Park     THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE   The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead at Triad Stage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hopper’s Schedule   4/25 Bob Doss Memorial Tournament (Saturday)   Time Warner Cable Tuesdays Natty Greene Thirsty Thursdays Lincoln Financial Fireworks Fridays Wrangler Skyrocket Saturdays   Moses Cone Health System Family Day Sundays     For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings CLICK HERE     BUSINESS Updates   The Clean and Green Team will be installing draught resistant hanging flower baskets mid May.   Thai Pan features authentic Thai menu with 4-star chefs from Bangkok offering daily lunch specials, including a soup and entree for $7.99 and celebrates three year anniversary.   Last week to sign up for the City Health Club Boot Camp, click here for brochure.   New business Link Fish Media at 631-B S. Elm Street offers online search engine marketing and optimization.   New business DLB Computer at 306 S. Elm Street, Suite A offers computer repair, upgrades and new and used computer sales. Also custom builds computers on request.   New business The Sweet Shop, Homemade Poundcakes by Margaret Elaine Designs at 631-A S. Elm Street anticipates to open in May.   New Greek themed restaurant Opa at 200 S. Elm Street anticipates to open in May.   New business Breathe Relax and Unwind at 338 N. Elm Street offers Swedish and sports messages, and Reiki, Shiatsu yoga therapy.   The Boiler Room at 113 W. McGee Street anticipates to open in May.   Stevens Oyster Bar at 313 S. Greene Street anticipates to open in May.   City of Greensboro hosts Downtown Design manual public meeting on Tuesday 4/28 (see below left).   Eastern Music Festival announces EMFjazz&blues concerts, 5/06 to 5/09.   Is your business or organization up to date? Update your free downtown listing click here   PROPERTY Updates   NEW LISTINGS   COMMERCIAL   362 S. Elm Street     362 S. Elm Street – 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   04/24 C.A.N. Group (GMA) 04/25 Taking Care of Business By Taking Care of YOU (Living The Dream) 04/27 Networking Gurus (GMA) 04/29 Key Professionals (GMA) 04/30 BIZ – Links (GMA) 05/05 Recession Survival Techniques For Your Business (Chamber) 05/05 Bankers Day (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:   4/25/09 March For Babies Walk starting at 10:00am at Center City Park, south on Elm Street to McGee Street, left on Greene Street to Spring Garden Street . . . Smith Street to N. Elm Street back to Center City Park.   For active permits and lane closures click here.     View or download Downtown Design & Compatibility Manual DRAFT Pdf (3MB)    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.
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