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December 30, 2008 What’s Up Downtown Downtown Greensboro Inc.
Mellow Mushroom is OPEN at 609 S. Elm Street.   Pizza and sub restaurant, Mellow Mushroom, opened last week the historic South Elm District of Downtown Greensboro at 609 S. Elm Street.   The expansive and inviting open space has a dining capacity of 185 and features concrete flooring, four-seater table tops, bar seating with a view to the kitchen and ornate chandeliers hang above from the warehouse-high ceilings.   Mellow Mushroom is known for its pizzas. The crusts are made with spring water and whole wheat flour.  Diners can choose from base options like pesto and barbeque, and add toppings from an extensive options list like tofu to turkey that is divided into categories of fruit & veggies, proteins and cheeses. The pizza shop is also fully stocked with 36 beers on tap including the entire line of beers from Downtown microbrewery, Natty Greene’s, and wine and spirits are available at the full service bar.  The new Downtown Greensboro location is a second venture for owners, Jim and Cindy Waters who also own the Mellow Mushroom located in Downtown Winston-Salem.  For hours of operation, and more info, click here.
LATEST NEWS     Celebrate NEW YEAR’s EVE 2009 D O W N T O W N    Many downtown restaurants and nightclubs are offering specials, here’s just a few:   Laugh in the New Year at The Idiot Box, recent winner of Best Comedy Club in the Triad, breaks in the New Year with a unique show packed with comedy improv, sketch, and stand up comedy.  The Idiot Box will host the 6th annual Idiot Box’s New Years Eve Comedy Bash. Includes light hors d’oeuvres; 21 and over please, smoke-free facility.  Tickets $30 can be purchased by calling (336) 274-2699.  Located at 348 S. Elm Street   Pizzeria L’Italiano is open until 3:30am and is offering $2 slices of cheese pizza and $2 domestic beers.  Located at 219-B S. Elm Street.   Solaris, celebrates the New Year with specials or choose from the menu is open at 5pm with seating until 10pm. Solaris now offers TAPAS PLUS, seven full course entree dinners daily on our menu as well as the Chef's Platter every weekend and New Year's Eve. Call for reservations (336) 378-0198. 125 Summit Avenue.     The Undercurrent, accepting reservations for Champagne Sabering at Midnight.  Accepting reservations for New Years Eve between hours of 5:30-10:00pm.  Call for reservations (336) 370-1266.  Located at 327 Battleground Avenue.   Table 16   Table 16:  features special New Year’s Eve Menu and Drink Specials, Cosmopolitans and Bliss Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($5). Call for reservations (336) 279-8525.  Located at 600 S. Elm Street. Carmines: Experience the ultimate in celebrations for low price of $75, you receive 4 course meal for two (appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert) Champagne Toast at midnight with party favors, and admission for 2 parties (Much and Heaven). Located at 113 S. Elm Street. Call for reservations  (336) 691-8020.   New Years Eve Bash at The Rhino Please Welcome (Greensboro based band) will be playing for New Years Eve The Rhino. $10 cover at the door that is good for all night. Great drink specials and awesome music with Best of 80's & 90's rock! Come out and celebrate New Year's with Please Welcome and the Rhino.  Located at 315 S. Greene Street - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The community is invited to a self-guided tour of local art galleries and studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative arts venues beginning the First Friday of the New Year, January 2, 2009.  From 6-9pm, many of the participating locations will host special events, promotions and demonstrations and some venues may offer extended hours past 9pm and refreshments.   Dozens of downtown restaurants will also be open offering regular hours.  The newest addition to the center city is the organic pizza shop, Mellow Mushroom at 609 S. Elm St.  Be one of the first to experience this pizza sensation.    First Friday, a once-a-month event Downtown that will continue through 2009 on every first Friday of every month from 6-9pm.    To see this month’s participating venues, and details and for more information, visit www.downtownfridays.com.   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Greensboro Children’s Museum will have the following activities this week:   ·   Kids on the Ball & Wee Little Kids on the Ball Program: Tuesdays, 3:30pm Wee Little Kids on the Ball (ages 3-5 yrs)  Tuesdays, 4pm Kids on the Ball (ages 6-10 yrs).  This program gets your kids moving in a fun way using kid-sized exercise balls!  Activities and games focus on a variety of fitness disciplines including balance, coordination, strength, cardio, and flexibility. No pre-registration necessary. Free with admission /membership.   ·   Family Fun Friday Nights: Friday Nights, 5-8pm GCM welcomes all families to the Museum on Friday nights for a night of fun.  GCM discounts admission on this night to $3 (half-priced) to increase accessibility of all families.   ·   Elementary Engineering LEGO/K’NEX Workshop: Saturday, January 3, 1-4pm Spend an afternoon with LEGO and K’NEX building creations from your own imagination or from a kit.  Students in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade are invited to join in the fun!  Participants are asked to bring a healthy snack and juice/water that day.  Spaces are limited. $25 per child. Call 574-2898 today.    FEATURE ARTICLE Congratulations to winners of The Festival of Lights Window Façade Contest   First Place: Mack and Mack   Second Place:  Just Be   Third Place: Action Greensboro       Downtown Greensboro Inc. wishes you a happy and safe  2009 NEW YEAR!	UPCOMING EVENTS   First Friday at The Heart of Living Home Gallery    01/02 First Friday Art Gallery and Merchants Open House 02/06 First Friday Art Gallery and Merchants Open House   THEATRE, CULTURE & MORE       For a comprehensive listing of Downtown Happenings CLICK HERE     BUSINESS Updates   Mellow Mushroom OPENS at 609 S. Elm Street   Action Greensboro NEW and improved website   Vintage 301 replaces venue The Press, A Wine Café at 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive   Velicious Equenzi, new hip clothing store opens at Southside at 327 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr.   Zen full menu of Sushi and Hibachi items with full bar including infused sake's at 214 S. Elm Street.   Is your business or organization up to date? Update your downtown listing click here     PROPERTY Updates   COMMERCIAL   For a complete listing of available properties, click here.   RESIDENTIAL   Center Pointe   Center Pointe condos available, anticipated occupancy next month   Fountain View at Southside condos   CityView at Southside apartments available, Phase 4 also approaching completion   Loft style one bedroom, one bathroom apartment, $900/month (No Dogs) Available in early February.   For a complete listing of available properties, click here.   Is your property updated? To update your downtown listing click here     TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL   01/05 Networking Gurus (GMA) 01/07 Key Professionals Group (GMA) 01/08 BIZ Links (GMA) 01/15 Search Marketing Techniques That Work: Getting Your Website in Front of Customers (Chamber) 01/15  Business After Hours at Carolina Bank (Chamber)   ACCELERATING the MOMENTUM   Urban Greenway’s NEW website Center Pointe anticipated occupancy Winter 2008-09 City View at Southside approaching final apartment phase 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   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.   Early Dinner Menu Specials at Carmines: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday enjoy select menu items before 8:00pm such as lasagna, fresh pasta with meatballs, chicken Parmigiana with fresh pasta, chicken Marsala with fresh pasta, and lemon caper Talapia served with fresh pasta.   Greensboro Children’s Museum special half price off regular admission on Friday nights from 5-8pm ($3.00).       Keep Your Green in Greensboro: Buy Local!   Invest in your community by shopping at locally owned and national retailers based in Greensboro this holiday season.  Keep sales tax revenue in Guilford County for the advancement of the community.        FIND IT   Downtown Visitors Guide   Greensboro residents and visitors now have a comprehensive guide to plan their next trip to the center city as Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI) introduced its 2008-2009 Downtown Greensboro Guide. This is a free publication that provides a listing of all retail-oriented shops, restaurants, museums, theaters and other attractions in Downtown along with an easy-to-use map. The guide is available at various locations throughout downtown, the Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Center Bureau or available upon request by calling (336) 379-0060 x-30 or visit www.downtowngreensboro.net   ROAD ALERTS   GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:   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.   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 email info @downtowngreensboro.net
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