Accelerating The Momentum Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI) presented the fourth annual Report to the Community on Thursday, September 18 at The Empire Room. President Ed Wolverton and chairman of the board Bruce Cantrell, gave an overview of downtown’s progress, upcoming projects, Annual Report, unveiling of Strategic Plan and what to expect in the upcoming year. Chester Brown, former chair, dedicated meeting in honor of board member Jim Roach. Keynote speaker Bill Carstarphen recounted success stories on public and private partnerships for rail design and redevelopment of urban environments. DGI is proud to announce the recipients of the 2008 awards: 
Ray Gibbs, 2008 J. Edward Kitchen Downtown Leadership Award John Lomax (not present) was honored with the 2008 Downtown Person of the Year award and Ray Gibbs with the 2008 J. Edward Kitchen Downtown Leadership award. DGI’s Annual Report and Stratigic Plan are in the process of being mailed to property and business owners. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Obama and Biden to visit downtown Greensboro on Saturday 9/27 at J. Douglas Galyon Depot. Crowds are expected in the thousands. Please check Road Alert below for road closings! Doors open at 10:00am, all attendees must pass through metal detector. Speech is scheduled for 12 noon.
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A Rainbow of Quilts The Piedmont Quilter’s Guild presents “A Rainbow of Quilts” from 9/26 to 9/28 at the Downtown Marriott. The quilt show will feature traditional and contemporary works by the guild and quilt enthusiasts. Visitors are expected from across the state and as far away as Florida. Show hours are Fri-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 9:00am-4:00pm. More info www.piedmontquilts.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Triad Stage presents its first theatrical production in the new UpStage Cabaret with the bloodsucking thriller Dracula, Preston Lane’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel. Dracula runs September 25 through November 1, 2008. All seats $18 More Info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Longview Wine Dinner featuring highly awarded wines from Longview Vineyard in Adelaide Hills Australia at The Undercurrent; 5 course dinner presented with 6 wines. Tuesday, 9/30 at 6:30pm, $75 per person, plus taxes & tip, reservations required. More Info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1st Annual Salsa, Beach, and Swing Blowout: Professional dancers to perform Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Swing, and more. A la carte appetizers, full bar, door prizes! Come have a blast and support the Summit House, sponsored by RH Barringer and Budweiser. Friday 9/26 at The Empire Room, 8:00pm, tickets $12 in advance $15 at the door. More Info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fur Ball at The Empire Room: The most important night of the year for homeless animals. The Annual SPCA of the Triad FUR BALL. All the proceeds from this year's Fur Ball will go to the SPCA of the Triad Foster and Adoption Program and CARES, the Triad's only program providing support to families who need help with food or veterinary care for animals in distress. Saturday 9/27 6:00pm to midnight, tickets $100. More Info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elsewhere this Friday 9/26 features conversation with artist Lauren Simkin Burke from Brooklyn, NY on drawing, painting, collage at 8pm. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Manny’s Universal Café will have a Fish Fry this Friday evening 9/26 along with regular line-up of smooth tunes. Live jazz night has been changed from Thursday to Wednesday at (7:30pm). Join for desserts, drinks and tunes on the patio at 7pm. More Info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sunday in the Park at Center City Park on 9/28 with performance by Thacker Dairy Road (2:00), followed by Martha Bassett (3:30) along with Political Information Day. Over 20 political candidates will be there to seek your vote and a perfect opportunity to learn about the issues and the bonds. Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Non-partisan judges, and representatives for various bond campaigns will be present. ArtQuest table available for kids to make art projects and musical instruments. Event runs 2-5pm. More Info FEATURE ARTICLE | 
Virginia Grimes, Carolina Bank | Virginia Grimes Heads To The New Downtown Greensboro Headquarters Carolina Bank will celebrate the grand opening of its new downtown Greensboro headquarters branch on Saturday 10/4. Committed dignitaries for the 11:30am ribbon-cutting include Greensboro Mayor, Yvonne Johnson, Carolina Bank President, Bob Braswell, as well as Greensboro Chamber of Commerce representatives. In addition to Bank President Bob Braswell, other dignitaries will be invited to speak just prior to the cutting of the ribbon. For additional information, contact Virginia Grimes at (336) 288-1898. After 8 years with Carolina Bank, Virginia Grimes will serve as Senior Vice President, Branch Coordinator at the new downtown Greensboro main office at 101 North Spring Street. Virginia can be reached at the phone number referenced above. Find It | Map It |
The Clean and Green Team: Hanging baskets are anticipated to be taken down early October. If you see areas in need of attention; such as a light pole outage, graffiti, and trash issues, please contact (336) 379-0060 x-29.
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| Nominations are being taken by the United Arts Council for the 2008 Betty Cone Medal of Arts and the Vanguard Society award. |
Deadline to nominate your favorite artist is by 9/30/08. Click here for your nomination forms. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. | 
