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The holiday season will kick-off with Festival of Lights on
Over the tracks at South Elm, there will be 3 musical groups playing Bob Sanger trio (Jazz), Triad Youth Jazz, City Arts Horn Quartet and Jim Mayberry (holiday, popular and rock guitarist). Be sure to pick up your 16 page Downtown Holiday Guide at the information tent at Lewis and S. Elm (600 block) and enjoy free cider and horse & carriage rides there.
First Friday will take place along with Festival of Lights, December 5 from
Saturday, December 6th brings the Greensboro Jaycees Holiday Parade downtown at
There's plenty of festivities planned through the holiday season downtown. Enjoy an evening at the theater, day at museum, lunch/dinner at one of our restaurants, numerous entertainment and music venues, and Holiday Shopping UNIQUE and LOCAL. See below for just some of the holiday events downtown. There's something for EVERYONE downtown for the holidays!
Experience DOWNTOWN
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now to 12/20 | Triad Stage at Pyrle Theater | ||
now to 12/21 | Triad Stage at Pyrle Theater | various | |
12/04 | Carolina Theatre | ||
12/03 to 12/13 | Broach Theatre | various | |
12/05 | Flame and Ember | ||
12/05 | Carolina Theatre | ||
12/05 | Downtown Greensboro, Inc. | ||
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12/06 | Eastern Music Festival Fall Fringe: Blues & Brews with Bob Margolin | Eastern Music Festival at Cultural | |
12/07 | Little Advent Music Series, UNCG Choral Concert (free and open to public in sanctuary) | First Presbyterian Church | |
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12/08 to 12/21 | Various | ||
12/09 to 12/10 | Carolina Theatre | ||
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12/13 | 24th Annual Christmas at the Carolina Theatre with | Carolina Theatre | |
12/12 to 12/13 | First Presbyterian Church | Various | |
12/13 to 12/15 | Various | ||
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12/14 | Little Advent Music Series, Greensboro Youth Choral Concert (free and open to public in sanctuary) | First Presbyterian Church | |
12/16 | Carolina Theatre | ||
12/17, 12/19 | 10:30am Wed, | ||
12/19 to 12/21 | Community Theater of | Various | |
12/19 | Carolina Theatre | ||
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12/14 | Little Advent Music Series, Festival of Lessons and Carols and Prelude with Market Street Brass (free and open to public in sanctuary) | First Presbyterian Church | |
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The Santaland Diaries, (now thru 12/20): A Big Kids Holiday Event by David Sedaris directed by Jay Putnam. Welcome back the quintessential elf gone bad in David Sedaris' hilarious antidote for holiday havoc. Spend some time with the irreverent Crumpet "one of Santa's little helpers during the Macy's Christmas shopping rush" as he copes with thousands of shoppers and their kiddies with his whacked out, wicked wit. This production is not recommended for young audiences. Shows run Wed thru Saturday. More Info
The Three Irish Tenors: Christmas from
Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity (11/20 thru 12/21): Opens the holiday season with Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity by
Bending Towards the Light, A Jazz Nativity (12/6): The Chancel Choir presents Bending Towards the Light, A Jazz Nativity composed by Anne Phillips at
Blues & Brews with Bob Margolin (12/6): This 2008 Blues Music Award Winner for Best Instrumentalist - Guitar will bring his 'old school' Chicago Blues style to Triad fans joined by special guests Lawyers, Guns & Money. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes!
Christmas at Blandwood (now thru 12/30):
The 24th Annual Christmas at the
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Experience the unique offerings that our downtown shops can offer like no other place in |
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Festival of Lights | First Friday |
QUICK LINKS:
Be sure to get your printed copy of downtown's Holiday Shopping guide, a 16 page supplement of the News & Record. On news racks throughout downtown and posted in Thursday 12/4 edition.
Downtown Greensboro Inc.'s Core Purpose: To lead the development of downtown
- Flame & Ember Christmas Safety Show (12/05): Enjoy an entertaining and educational show by the popular duo Flame and Ember. Flame the Clown and Ember her Dalmatian will demonstrate ways kids can stay safe during the holidays as they help their families decorate, put up lights and Christmas trees. Bring your camera to take pictures of your kids with Ember! Free with admission/ membership.
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- Jolly Gingerbread Houses (12/13-12/15): Stop by Creation Station to design your own Jolly Gingerbread House. GCM provides all of the goodies for you to create your own candy-covered holiday house. For this festive occasion, Creation Station will hold only 12 children at a time. Please pick up your Gingerbread House ticket at the Welcome Desk when you arrive! Free with admission/membership.
- Send Your Letters to the North Pole (12/8 to 12/21): Visit our Post Office this week where you will find a very special Dear Santa letter writing station. Pick out your favorite stationary, write or draw your Christmas wishes, stick it in our mailbox, and away it will go 'To the North Pole!'
- Stories with Mrs. Claus (12/10, 12/17 & 12/19): Mrs. Claus is coming straight from the North Pole to entertain with us with an extra special story time! Don't miss out! Santa Claus Visits GCM!
- Special Visit From Santa (12/12): Ho! Ho! Ho! Jolly ol' Santa will be making a special appearance at GCM this year! Parents and children of all ages are invited to the Museum on Friday night to see Santa, give him hugs, sit on his lap, and take pictures with him in our Big Red Chair! Please bring your own camera for pictures. Cost is $3 for admission. Free for GCM Members.
- Winter Wonderland Workshop! NEW (12/20, 12/23): Parents - running late on last minute shopping? Drop your child off at GCM for this half-day of fun as we celebrate the Holidays! GCM will make presents for parents, move & groove to festive music, and even bake cookies. Cost is $25 per child for GCM Members and $35 per child for Non-Members. Don't miss out! Call GCM at 574-2898 to register today. Spaces are limited! For time and age groups, click for More Info.
- Kuumba African Dancers Perform (12/26): Kids and parents are invited to come watch the high-energy performance of the Kuumba African Dancers at GCM. Children will love hearing the beat of drums and seeing the entertaining dances. Free with admission/ membership.
- New Years Rockin' Eve Party with Big Bang Boom (12/30): Let's romp and stomp with some creative noise makers in creation station, parade down GCM's Main Street and rock out with Big Bang Boom! We will countdown to
Click on links in the above table for additional holiday events.
THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE |
For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings |
WORKSHOPS & PROFESSIONAL |
12/11 Generating Higher Profits in Your Business (Chamber) 12/15 Mapping the Future of Retirement Plans (Chamber) 12/15 Downtown Greenway Drop In Public Meetings, Community input for the design Phase-One-A (Parks and Recreation and Action Greensboro) 12/16 Networking 101/New Member Orientation (GMA)
12/18 Leads Group II (Chamber) |
ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM |
Deuterman Law Firm completes construction and is located in NEW office as of 11/14! Fountain View at Southside under construction, anticipated occupancy December 2008 Center Pointe anticipated occupancy December 2008 City View at Southside approaching final apartment phase Mellow Mushroom to open winter 2008 Greensboro Children's Museum Sidetrax restaurant and event/banquet hall anticipated mid-2009 STAY TUNED for more information |
PUBLIC NOTICE |
PARKING TICKETS The City of Most tickets start at $5, but a $25 fee is added if the ticket isn't paid within 45 days. Multiply that by numerous tickets and violators could have a hefty amount to pay. Under the Parking Ticket Amnesty program, any outstanding, unpaid and overdue parking ticket penalties will be forgiven if the City receives the full payment of the original ticket by December 31. After the amnesty ends, the Greensboro Police Department will start towing cars that have at least three tickets more than 90 days overdue. Drivers won't be able to retrieve their cars until the fees are paid. For more information on the Parking Ticket Amnesty program and payment options, call (336) 373-2503. Also, you can pay your parking tickets on the Internet with the City's new online parking ticket payment system. Visit www.greensboro-nc.gov for more information. |
| ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT |
GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following: 12/5 Festival of Lights: For active permits and lane closures click here. | |
NOTE: Not all events may be listed on this email. Inclusion should not be construed as a recommendation, but merely as a guide. Events may be subject to change. If you would like an event to be considered for listing, please contact info@downtowngreensboro.net
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