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October 23, 2008 What’s Up Downtown Downtown Greensboro Inc.
Black Cat Tours Ghoulash! at Festival Park Rocky Horror Picture Show (movie) Ghost Stores at Blandwood
LATEST NEWS     H A L L O W E E N FUN  DOWNTOWN   Over 14 events downtown CLICK HERE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - pdf   Congratulations to the following businesses for being named goTriad’s Readers Choice 2008 Awards for the Triad area, as published October 16, 2008. For winners, click pdf | link. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Conscious Aging: A New Vision for Growing Older: Conference explores opportunities for personal growth and wellness in the second half of life, featuring "The People's Pharmacy" Joe and Terry Graedon, presented by Adult Center for Enrichment at The Empire Room, 203 S. Elm Street, Friday, 10/24 at 9:00am, tickets $45.00, 336-274-3559. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bell, Book and Candle: An enchanting romantic comedy by John Van Druten. Love is a magical thing with your classic “boy meets witch” love story. It’s the 1950s and Gillian Holroyd is living the life of a restless witch in the hip Murray Hill district of New York City. Play runs thru November 9 with opening night on Thursday, October 23.  More info at www.triadstage.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Alice In Wonderland: Presented by City Arts - Greensboro Children’s Theatre. A lively and rollicking musical production of the Disney version of the classic tale. Complete with familiar characters and songs.  Weaver Academy Theatre, 300 S. Spring Street, 10/24-10/26, tickets $7.  More info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Triad Stage continues 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 through 11/1.  All seats $18 More info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Broach Theatre Co. presents Almost Blue, in the great tradition of film noir, this new thriller will keep you guessing about who are the good guys and who are the bad guys all the way up to a surprising climax. Set in a seedy boarding house, four misfits play a deadly game of cat and mouse. This play deals with adult situations and contains adult language. No one under 18 is permitted without a parent or guardian.  Play runs now thru 11/1, Tickets $20/$18/$15/$5, reserved seating. More info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Friday Fish Fry at Manny’s Universal Café, starts at 12noon. Plates consist of fish & 2 sides of either baked beans, cole slaw, pasta salad or grits. Invite family and friends and join. Call for large orders 638-7788.  Map It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nervous but Excited at the Green Bean with special guests members of caka!ak thunder! Michigan-based pleasantly aggressive folk duo Nervous but Excited (Kate Peterson & Sarah Cleaver) dead-on harmony: two songwriters, two singers, three guitars, a mandolin, a violin, a few harmonicas, some vaguely choreographed dancing and a lot of laughter. Saturday, 10/25 at 8pm, $5 suggested donation. More info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sunday In the Park: The last Sunday in the Park series for 2008 featuring entertainment with Logie Meachum (2pm) and Big Bang Boom (3:15pm) along with Halloween Fun; costume parade. decorate a pumpkin, and kids games, and more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elected Officials Reception: Mingle with federal, state, and local elected officials and 400 business and community leaders Tuesday, 10/28 from 5-7pm. Take the opportunity to discuss your company's issue in a social atmosphere. Hosted by The Greensboro Partnership.  At Lincoln Financial Group building, 19th floor, 100 N. Greene Street, tickets $25 or 5 for $100.  Click here to register online today. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Leo Kottke’s original and colorful deep-talking raconteur whose quick wit is matched by his virtuosity on the six and twelve string guitars at The Carolina Theatre, Friday, 10/24, 8:00pm, tickets $22.50; $20.50 students, seniors, military discount.  More info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Live Jazz Nite at Manny’s Universal Café, featuring Alto Saxophonist Travis Wilson on Wednesdays at 7:30pm to start on the patio, weather permitting. Enjoy homemade desserts, drink specials and smooth tunes.  www.SaxForGod.com | Map It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Take a few minutes to fill out survey to promote potential environmental festival, study performed by UNC-CH student for GPL. Click here - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The United Arts Council is taking nominations for 2009 O. Henry Award.   Deadline is 12/01/08 5:00pm. Click here for your nomination forms.       HOLIDAY - OPPORTUNITY         Shop Downtown for the Holidays DGI is introducing a Holiday Shopping page with gift selections from Downtown merchants and highlight products and services. As you think about your holiday, we encourage you to shop local and support our local community and economy.  Details coming soon.   Windows Façade Contest   Festival of Lights: Scheduled for Friday December 5, festivities will take place along the expanse of Elm Street from the Arts and Antiques area at Lewis Street to the Center City Park at Friendly Avenue. Strolling musicians, complimentary cider courtesy of DGI.   The Green Bean (2007)   Window Façade Contest: All Downtown businesses and retailers are encouraged to join in the celebration of the season. Please consider participating in the window dressing contest.   ·  First Place wins $2,500 advertising package courtesy of News & Record ·  Sign up no later than November 24 ·  Judging on December 3 and 4, 2008   Winners to be announced at Festival of Lights of Friday, December 5.  For additional information and sign-up form, download form (pdf).   Mack and Mack (2006)	UPCOMING EVENTS   Sunday in the Park, 10-26 LAST ONE FOR 2008   10/25 Ghoulash!  Free children’s event   10/26 Sunday in the Park, at Center City Park; Logie Meachum,Big Bang Boom and Halloween Fun!  10/28 Elected Officials Reception at 100 N. Greene, 19 th floor 10/29 Every Week, Every Wednesday at Center City Park through October 11/07 First Friday Art Gallery and Merchants Open House 12/05 Festival of Lights     THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE       For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings CLICK HERE     BUSINESS Updates   The Bike Shop opens at 428 Battleground Avenue Williams Overman Pierce at 328 E. Market Street Bank of Oak Ridge at 328 E. Market Street Teak Garden moves from High Point to downtown Greensboro at 320 E. Washington   Is your business or organization up to date? Update your downtown listing click here   PROPERTY Updates   COMMERCIAL   224 Commerce Place   224 Commerce Place, for sale/lease 506 E. Elm Street – Unit 1B, for lease 600 W. Market Steet – 4th floor for lease 612 N. Greene Street, for  lease   For a complete listing of available commercial properties, click here. RESIDENTIAL   506 S. Elm Street   506 S. Elm Street – Unit 3A for lease   For a complete listing of available residential properties, click here.   Is your property updated? To update your downtown listing click here     TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL   10/24 CAN Group (GMA) 10/27 Networking Gurus (GMA) 10/28  Networking 101/New Business Orientation (GMA) 10/28  Elected Officials Reception (Chamber/Greensboro Partnership) 10/29 Key Professionals Group (GMA) 10/30 BIZ Links (GMA) 10/30  How to Select Your Tax Preparer Group (Chamber)     ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM   Urban Greenway NEW website Center Pointe anticipates occupancy December 2008 City View at Southside approaching final apartment phase Mellow Mushroom to open late fall/winter 2008 Deuterman Law Firm under construction New music store The Beat to open soon Focal Points Art Gallery to open soon Greensboro Children’s Museum Edible Schoolyard anticipated for May 2009 Sidetrax restaurant and event/banquet hall anticipated mid-2009 Fountain View at Southside under construction   STAY TUNED for more information     HOT DEALS   Sidewalk Sale: Saturday 10-25, from 10am-4pm, get great deals at select stores such as Chakras, Thai Pan, Thousands O’Prints, The Tin Rooster, The Blue Diamond Gallery, Rhyne’s Corner Cupboard, Lewis Street Antiques, and Area Modern Home. Mack and Mack, fashion design studio, holds their End of the Month Sale with discounts up to 75% off! This month Robin is adding 2 bonus days for extra savings. Shop Wednesday October 29 and continues through Friday October 31, Special sale hours open until 8pm on Wednesday. Regular hours 10-5 Thursday and Friday. Also, "the bra lady" will be in the showroom on Wednesday 29 by appointments to properly fit you 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.   ROAD ALERTS   GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:   10/25 Limited street access/closing Church Street at Lindsay Street north bound at Friendly Avenue with access to YWCA Place and parking garage from 11am to 12am on 10/26 for Ghoulash!   10/28 and 10/29 special school show/events at the Carolina Theater, congested roads (no anticipated closing of street). 10/28: 9:45 & 11:45am and 10/29 8:45am and 1:30pm at S. Greene, Washington and McGee Streets.   For active permits and lane closures click here.     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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