November 6, 2009 | What’s Up Downtown | Downtown Greensboro Inc. |
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Festivale Italiano, Sunday 11/08 from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm
Spend the afternoon in Little Italy as you explore Elm Street in downtown Greensboro at the first annual Festivale Italiano on Sunday, 11/08 from 12:00-6:00pm. Awaken your senses as you breathe some of favorite tantalizing aromas from local restaurants as they prepare delectable food for the event, lose yourself in the melodies of traditional Italian music performances by UNCG, and feel the excitement as friends and families gather to interact with local vendors and enjoy the surrounding food and entertainment!
The event will take place with the street closing in the 300 block of South Elm Street between Natty Greene Pub and Brewhouse and Cheesecakes by Alex. Alex Amoroso, owner of Cheesecakes by Alex showcases Italian pastries, sodas and his own creations along with Riva’s Trattoria serving up meatball sandwiches. Rock 92 and 107.5 will broadcast LIVE. Additional vendors will feature additional eats, history, photographs and interesting facts, as well as fun games and entertainment for all ages. The event kicks off with a Gran Fondo bike run beginning and ending at the festival. This event is free and open to the public. For more info, visit www.festivaleitaliano.com.
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 $10 RAFFLE at Jules Antiques and Fine Art First Friday: Free music, demonstrations and meet the artists, and more! Experience Downtown’s creative community for a free self-guided tour of Downtown Greensboro’s shops, local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues on the Friday, 11/06 from 6-9 pm. This event is an open house opportunity to discover the center city’s local artistic community support of locally-owned, independent businesses Downtown. For a complete list of events and a map of participating locations, visit NEW website www.downtownfridays.com $10 RAFFLE TICKETS: Last opportunity to get your $10 raffle tickets and support downtown revitalization and the arts at Jules Antiques and Fine Art. Ten items including jewelry, antiques and art valued from $35 to $3,000 will be awarded on First Friday on 11/06. Sponsored by Jules Antiques and Fine Arts with proceeds to benefit Downtown Greensboro Inc. and the United Arts Council in honor of First Friday efforts. Also, receive a 10% discount on any single Jules Antiques purchase of $30.00 or more with purchase of raffle ticket. Find It | view online items - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Future of Fisher Park: A Community Design Workshop on Friday, 11/06. Join in an open-ended workshop on the future of the Fisher Park community facilitated by Luther K. Snow, nationally-known creator of the Asset Mapping technique. This meeting is open to anyone with interest in Fisher Park neighborhood. Open discussion starts at 12:00 noon (bring your own lunch) with the workshop from 1:00-4:30pm. RSVP to Judi Kaster at (336) 272-5003 or email jkastner@blandwood.org. Located at 607 N. Greene Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - American Revival featuring The Dixie Bee-Liners, Sierra Hull and Uncle Earl Drawing from the worlds of bluegrass, folk, and roots music featuring unique lineup of the most exciting young artists in these genres today on Friday, 11/06 at 8:00pm at the Carolina Theatre. This event brings three award winning acts together for the first time for an amazing evening of both new and cherished American music. Tickets are $24.50, or $22.50 for students, seniors and military. A $1.50 theatre restoration fee will be added to each ticket. Details and tickets online. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Russ Barenburg Trio at Mack and Mack Triad Acoustic Stage presents Russ Barenberg Trio at Mack and Mack on Friday, 11/06 at 8:00pm. From Skip, Hop, and Wobble to the Transatlantic Sessions, Russ Barenberg has covered the earth with his guitar, mandolin, and compositional skills. Few guitarists so perfectly blend a mastery of roots music traditions with melodic originality. Tickets $20.00 in advance; limited seating, doors open at 7:30pm. For reservations, contact (336) 643-8643 or info@triadacousticstage.com City View Friday Night Social, relax unwind and stop by the clubhouse on Friday, 11/06 from 5:00-7:00pm for light beverages, great company and food sponsored by local restaurants. Guests are welcome, this social is free and open to the public. The clubhouse is located at 311 King Street. Find It | Map It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Native American Cultural Festival on Saturday, 11/07 from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Join the sixteenth annual festival and experience Native American drumming, dancing, storytelling and craft activities for the children and trades with a variety of tradition and cultural items for sale. Free and open to the public. Located at 200 N. Davie Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Dogs on the Catwalk, Saturday, 11/07 at 7:00pm at Triad Stage. Red Dog Farm teams up with Triad Stage to present the second annual Dogs on the Catwalk canine fashion show, wine tasting and silent auction. Adoptable dogs will be available in the show as well as many "success stories" walking with their adoptive owners. "Miss Babe Ruth" of the Greensboro Grasshoppers will be there too! Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling (336) 272-0160 or by clicking here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Triad Stage at the Pyrle Theatre main stage performance Oleanna, a power play by David Mamet, runs to Sunday 11/08. This production contains adult language and themes. For more info, visit www.triadstage.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Friends of the Greensboro Public Library hold a Semi-Annual Used BOOK SALE on Saturday, 11/07 from 9:00am-3:30 pm at the Central Library. Readers can find a variety of soft and hard covered books, books-on-tape, CD’s and DVDs and assortment of rare and collective books. Various prices and bulk offers will be considered. Proceeds from the sale go to the Friends of the Greensboro Public Library. Located at 219 N. Church Street. | Find It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AUDITIONS for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! at the Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) on Sunday, 11/08 from 2:00-4:00pm and Monday 11/09 from 7:00-9:00pm. CTG is looking for a diverse cast of kids (ages 6 and older), women, and men of all ages, races and backgrounds. Located at CTG, 4th floor of the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Green Hill Center one-person exhibition of color and black and white photographs by Elizabeth Matheson themed Still Here: Photographs of Old Houses and Linda Tavernese Retrospective exhibits runs to 11/08. This event is free and open to the public. Find It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fall Vocal Concert on Tuesday, 11/10 at the Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts. Tickets can be purchased at door. Located at 300 S. Spring Street. More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Only 200 tickets available to the first 200 people! Join young professional’s group synerG at Fall Ball 2009-a Red Carpet Affair for a night of dressed-up fun and help benefit Partners Ending Homelessness at Studio B on Saturday 11/14. Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 at the door and includes 2 free drinks. More info. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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UPCOMING EVENTS | |
Dogs on the Catwalk at Triad Stage on Saturday 11/07 | |
11/06 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
11/07 | Dogs on The Catwalk canine fashion show, wine tasting and silent auction at Triad Stage |
11/08 | Festivale Italiano street festival and bike tour |
12/04 | First Friday, Art Galleries and Merchants Open House |
12/04 | |
12/05 | |
THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE |
Piedmont Society Old Time Jam at The Greene Burro 11/05 and 12/03
American Revival at The Carolina Theatre on Friday 11/06
Last week runs to 11/08 Oleanna-Triad Stage at the Pyrle Theatre |
For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings |
BUSINESS Updates |
Golden Spiral Tattoo New professional custom tattoo and piercing studio Golden Spiral Tattoo recently opened at 206 S. Elm Street. Appointments are available 7 days a week and require a consultation and deposit. Walk-in’s if time is available. Phone (336) 333-3937. New urban clothing store The Fifth Element NYC Style sports hip hop designs and looks of the future and urban fashion happenings now in New York. Located at 308 S. Elm Street. NEW IN TOWN and located in the Central Business District? Contact Downtown Greensboro Inc. for helpful information and a FREE welcome packet at 379-0060 x21. Is your business or organization up to date? Update your free downtown listing click here |
PROPERTY Updates |
The Lofts at
109 & 111 W. Lewis Street
532-536 S. Elm Street
412 W. Market Street 254 Summit Avenue – residential for lease available December 1, water included. The Lofts at Greensborough Court – residential for lease/current availability. 109 W. Lewis Street – commercial property for lease. Momentum Marketing Package (pdf - 3MB) 111 W. Lewis Street – commercial property for lease. Momentum Marketing Package (pdf - 3MB) 412 W. Market Street – commercial property for lease 532-536 S. Elm Street – commercial property for lease. Momentum Marketing Package (pdf - 3MB) For a complete listing of available properties, click here. Is your property updated? To update your free downtown listing click here |
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL |
11/06 C.A.N. Group (GMA) 11/07 Introduction to Microsoft Word (Central Library) 11/09 Networking Gurus (GMA) 11/10 Small Business Fast Facts (Central Library) 11/11 Positive Parenting (Family Life Council) 11/11 Introduction to Email (Central Library) 11/11 Key Professionals (GMA) 11/12 Surviving the Hectic Holidays: A Personal Strategic Plan for You (Chamber) 11/12 BIZ - Links (GMA) |
ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM |
International Civil Rights Museum anticipates grand opening for its 50-year anniversary of Sit-Ins on February 1, 2010. First Friday’s NEW website Downtown Greenway’s NEW website The Atlantic Coast Conference has moved its baseball tournament from Boston's Fenway Park to Greensboro. 2010 ACC Baseball Championship will be held at NewBridge Bank Park on 5/26/10 to 5/30/10. More info. 324 S. Elm Street mixed use five-story project to include restaurant, offices and corporate apartments is underway. Proposed Miller Furniture mixed-use project to include restaurant and Miller Lofts. STAY TUNED for more information. |
HOT DEALS |
Greensboro Children’s Museum special 50% off regular admission on Friday nights from 5-8pm ($3.00). | Find It RESTAURANTS NEW - Thai Pan’s Early Bird Special every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00-7:00pm, enjoy a set menu of soup or salad, appetizer, entre and homemade dessert for $15.00 plus tax and gratuity. Find It The Undercurrent Lunch Special, pick 2 for $ 8.00, start your lunch with a small organic salad or cup of warm fresh made soup and finish with a delicious and filling 1/2 sandwich and side item. Find It Wine Special Every Thursday Night, all wines bottles are half price, normally priced $30 or less at Riva’s Trattoria. | Find It 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. | Find It Corkage Fee-Free Fridays at the Undercurrent, bring your own wine bottle! Along with multi-course tasting menu each week, see specials this week. | Find It 50% savings on lunch and dinner on Wednesday at Zen Sushi and Sake Bar. | Find It 50% off on Sushi Rolls on Tuesdays from 5:00-8:00pm at Zen Sushi and Sake Bar. | Find It $6.00 Daily Lunch Special at 223 South Elm Monday through Friday. | Find It $1 Wing Night Thursday at Minj Grill, minimum of 5 wings. | Find It RETAIL Sale Alley at Mack and Mack is held the last-day-of-the-month with up to 75% off specials. | Find It |
| ROAD ALERTS |
GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following: 11/08/09: ROAD CLOSED on S. Elm Street from Washington Street to McGee Street from approximately 8:00am to 8:00pm for Festivale Italiano (event runs from 12noon to 6pm). For active permits and lane closures click here. | |
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