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May 21, 2009 What’s Up Downtown Downtown Greensboro Inc.
Photo courtesy of www.1964thetribute.com     Flashback Friday Concerts  | 1964 The Tribute Friday, May 22 at Festival Park 6:00-10:00pm
LATEST NEWS       Congratulations to Elon Law Class of 2009! Elon School of Law Commencement: The inaugural class of the Elon University School of Law will celebrate the completion of three years of study at Commencement exercises on Sunday 5/24 at the Carolina Theatre. A Dean's Reception will be held on Saturday, 5/23, at the law school facilities in the H. Michael Weaver Building. Baccalaureate ceremonies will be held on the main Elon University campus on Friday, 5/22. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   The Annual BB&T Beach Music concert series continues every Thursday through June 25 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at Kathleen Price Bryan Park (Festival Park) with some of the top headliners in beach music. Get your shagg’n shoes for this Thursday, 5/21, with the Band of Oz.  This year, the series includes free samples from some of the areas finest restaurants presented by Southern Foods Beach Music Bistro. Proceeds to benefit Children’s Home Society of NC. Tickets are $7, children under 12 free. Buy tickets at door or call (800) 632-1400.  Series scheduled lineup:   5/21: Band of Oz 5/28: Craig Woolard Band 6/04: The Embers 6/11: Billy Scott and the Prophets 6/18: Chairman of the Board 6/25: Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs      Stop by the Downtown Greensboro Inc.’s tent on 5/21 and meet Miss North Carolina International - Julie Tesh, who will be at our information table. Be sure to pick up your free Downtown guide and meet miss North Carolina. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Two Eyed Tommy Bolt w/Milltown at the Green Burro on Thursday 5/21 from 8:00-11:00pm. True American Traditional Crunkgrass Two Eyed Tommy Bolt will be playing with Greensboro locs Milltown at the Green Burro followed by DJ. Located at 106 McGee St. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Art and Music Third Thursdays 5/21 at 6pm at Studio B with visual stimulation provided by TR (Tom Roughton), a performing artist who paints live with music acts, bands, DJs, etc. Using found "canvases" he combines and expresses all the elements of a show, the music, the lights, the people, and the whole experience. Admission $5 (or $3 with free Studio B membership). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Flashback Friday, 1964 - The Tribute 5/22 at The Price Bryan Performance Place (Festival Park). This world tour Beatles tribute band is recognized as the "Number One Beatles Tribute Show on Earth" according to Rolling Stone Magazine. Come out for a laid back casual evening of fun and music. Lawn chairs are welcome. Proceeds to benefit the Children's Home Society of NC. The park opens at 6:00pm, concert is from 7:00-10:00pm. Food and drink vendors will be on site. Advanced purchase tickets are $15, $20 at gate. Special offer with the purchase 4 or more tickets for just $12 each.  More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Friends of Center City Park Summer Supper on Friday, 5/22 is SOLD OUT. For information on joining Friends of Center City Park, visit www.centercitypark.org. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RENOVATION SALE at The Greensboro Historical Museum Gift Shop. The museum’s gift shop will be closing in June for an exciting renovation. As a thank-you for years of patronage enjoy 20% off full-priced merchandise (unless otherwise notated). A small representation will also be available in the lobby during the renovation. Be sure to stop by and get a sneak peek as new merchandise arrives throughout the summer. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Greensboro Children's Museum Grand Opening of new Dental Den, Pediatric Pals & Newborn Nursery in Health Center! Celebrate the opening of the new refurbished Health Center on Friday 5/22 from 5:00-7:00pm. Children are given hands-on opportunities to learn about healthy habits in an educational way. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Greensboro Day School Musical Theatre Showcase theatrical performance on Saturday at 5/23 at 7:00pm at Triad Stage’s The Upstage Cabaret. All proceeds benefit Triad Stage.  Tickets $25/$15 students, general admission, includes dessert buffet and non-alcoholic beverages.  More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fitness By the Fountain on Monday’s at Center City Park from 6:30-7:30pm. This week 5/25 features Hatha Yoga with Annie Fitz.  Bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothes to move in.  For more information visit www.centercitypark.org/events/index.php. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tunes @ Noon on Wednesday’s at Center City Park from 12:00-1:30pm.  This Wednesday 5/27 features Steve & Chuck. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Face to Face 'Word of Mouth' event at Studio B, meet new friends and learn about issues concerning young people of Greensboro Tuesday, 5/26 at 7:30pm at Studio B. Face to Face, a group of young people for young people with mission to raise community awareness and promote positive change. The second in series welcomes culturally diverse and free-thinking citizens to engage in discussion about political, environmental and social topics in a casual and open environment. Enjoy Studio B’s three floors at 520 S. Elm Street, including a roof-top terrace, and a cash bar. This event is free. More info.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tunes @ Noon on Wednesday’s at Center City Park from 12:00-1:30pm.  This Wednesday 5/27 features Steve Williard & Chuck Foldr. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Green Drinks at Elsewhere on Wednesday, 5/27 at 5:30pm. A meeting of Greensboro's chapter sustainability social group Green Drinks at Elsewhere Artist Collaborative. Green Drinks is open to anyone interested in any type of environmental or sustainable based ideas, in any field and at any scale.  Located at 606 S. Elm Street.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WUNC-FM's The State of Things invites the public to attend two live noontime radio broadcasts on 5/28 and 5/29 in Triad Stage’s UpStage Cabaret. Don't miss this rare chance to see the show live!    ·     5/28 (Thu): Greensboro: A Look Back through History, Triad News Round-up and Feminist Theory & Music Guests. Ed Cone (local blogger), John Hammer (editor-in-chief of The Rhinoceros Times), Justin Catanoso (executive editor of The Triad Business Journal) and Elizabeth Keathley (professor of Music at UNC-Greensboro).   ·     5/29 (Fri): Greensboro Arts & Culture: What's Next and a live musical performance. Guests - George Scheer and Stephanie Sherman from the Elsewhere Artist Collaborative, Harvey Robinson of Monkey Whale video productions and singer/songwriter Molly McGinn.   Tickets are FREE, and can be reserved by phone or in person at the Triad Stage Box Office. Seating is limited, arrive before 11:45 am in order to be seated before the show begins at noon.  Can't attend in person? Be sure to listen to the shows live or download podcasts on WUNC's website.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Annual Other Voices Graduation & Member Dinner presented by Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Development on Wednesday 5/28 at Studio B from 5:30pm until…  Located at 520 S. Elm Street. To register contact Lee Jeffers or call (336) 387-8325.  More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Plane and Pedestal presents the work of nine North Carolina artists in two and three dimensional mediums through Sunday 6/07 at Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art. Participating artist include: Lin Barnhardt, Bill Brown, Chris Horney, Kenn Kotara, Mark Casey Milestone, John Nygren, Tom Suomalainen, Tim Turner and Anthony Ulinsky. Gallery hours Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-7pm, and Sun 2-5pm.   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   Miss North Carolina - Julie Tesh at BB&T Beach Music 5/21/09 5/21 BB&T Beach Music Series, Band of Oz 5/22 Friends of Center City Park Summer Supper SOLD OUT 5/22 Flashback Friday, The Tribute 5/28 BB&T Beach Music Series, Craig Woolard Band 5/31 Sunday in the Park 5/31 Triad Idol FINALS 6/04 BB&T Beach Music Series, The Embers 6/05 First Friday 6/06 Sleeping Booty, NewBridge Bank Park 6/11 BB&T Beach Music Series, Billy Scott and the Prophets 6/18 BB&T Beach Music Series, Chairman of the Board 6/25 BB&T Beach Music Series Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs 6/26 Flashback Friday, America 6/27 Fun Fourth - Freedom Run & Walk 6/28 Sunday in the Park 7/02-7/30 EMFfringe 2009 7/03 First Friday 7/03 Fun Fourth - Block Party 7/04 Fun Fourth - Parade and Street Festival 7/04 Fun Fourth – Fireworks at Grimsley (near downtown)     THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE   Upstage Cabaret  Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theatre - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hopper’s Schedule Money Off Mondays (NEW) $1 hot dogs, $1 beers and $1 soda and $5 lawn tickets   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   Center Pointe resident occupancy is underway. The upscale condos offers amenities such as concierge services, security systems, and fitness facility.   Carolina Theatre’s Summer Film Festival begins on Tuesday, July 6 through Thursday, August 27 with tickets only $5, student discounts and group tickets available.   Riva’s Trattoria’s offers new bar, five cozy outdoor seating tables and new summer hours. The Early bird specials now run from 5:30 to 6:00pm.   Congrat's to owner of Basketdoodle, Kim Brown for winning three recent awards at the World Tea Championship held in Las Vegas for KimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea.   Passion Fruit, a specialty wine shop is anticipated to open in June at 318 S. Elm Street.   Is your business or organization up to date? Update your free downtown listing click here   PROPERTY Updates   444 N. Elm Street   444 N. Elm Street, for sale/lease   For a complete listing of available properties, click here.   Is your property updated?  To update your free downtown listing  click here   TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL   05/22 C.A.N. Group (GMA) 05/25 Networking Gurus (GMA) 05/27 Key Professionals (GMA) 05/28 BIZ – Links (GMA) 06/02 Center City AM Briefing (GMA, City, DGI)   ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM   Urban Greenway’s NEW website 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 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   RENOVATION SALE at The Greensboro Historical Museum Gift Shop. The museum’s gift shop will be closing in June for an exciting renovation.  As a thank-you for years of patronage enjoy 20% off full-priced merchandise (unless otherwise notated).   Happy Hour Special at Rim Tapas and Fine Wine from 5:00-6:30pm 2 tapas for $10, anytime 3 tapas for $20. Traditional and international tapas items all under $10.   Early Bird Special at Solaris on Thursday between 5-7pm in lounge area and 1/2 price off select wines.   Daily Early Bird Special at Riva’s Trattoria between 5:30-6:00pm 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.   Corkage Fee-Free Fridays at the Undercurrent, bring your own wine bottle! Along with multi-course tasting menu each week, see specials this week.   Tasting Menu - Tuesday through Saturday Nights in May at the Undercurrent. Three course meal that allows for more versatility for guests with expanded offerings to allow guests more choices.  The First Course-$4, Second Course-$8 and Third Course-$13.   50% savings on lunch and dinner on Wednesday at Zen Sushi and Sake bar.    50% off on Sushi Rolls on Tuesdays from 5:00-8:00pm at Zen Sushi and Sake bar.    $6.00 Daily Lunch Special at 223 Monday through Friday.   $1 Wing Night  Thursday at Minj Grill, minimum of 5 wings.   Sale Alley at Mack and Mack is held the last-day-of-the-month with up to 75% off specials.   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:   5/21 Davie Street from the corner of Davie and Friendly and the corner of Davie and Bellemeade will be closed from 5:30-10:00pm. (Beach Music),   5/22 (same as above) with exception of time frame, between 6:00-11:00pm (Flashback)   5/24 from 4-5pm, route from 300 S. Greene Street Block north to W. Friendly Ave., east to Center City Park. (Elon Commencement)   For active permits and lane closures click here.
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