GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL...­ eDowntown Update    Jan. 11, 2008

 

 

DGI thanks the Center City Resource Team, the Clean and Green Team and City Sanitation for their continuous efforts with keeping downtown CLEAN and SAFE.

 

An appreciation breakfast was held at Fincastles where DGI Chairman Chester Brown, President Ed Wolverton, Vice President Sherry Adams, and members of DGI’s Environmental Committee rolled up their sleeves, put on aprons and cooked a hearty breakfast to show appreciation for their service to Downtown and the community.

 

LATEST NEWS

 

Downtown Greensboro, Inc. wishes you a happy New Year. 2008 is a very special year as we celebrate our City’s 200 year anniversary. There’s lots of exciting activities planned with many events taking place from March 25 through May 17, 2008.

 

It’s not too late to get involved!

·        Nominate someone for Torch Relay

·        Participate in the Parade of Decades

·        Check out affiliated events

·        Get a Commemorative Calendar

 

The Bicentennial Commemorative Calendar features a fact a day for each day of the year and a variety of historical photographs. Calendars are available in downtown at the Greensboro Historical Museum gift shop, Blandwood Mansion, and Green Hill Center for North Carolina.  

 

For Greensboro Bicentennial official website, click here.

 

IN MEMORY OF AL FABER

 

 

Al Faber, a long-time downtown resident and owner of The Book Trader, passed away over the holiday season.  Mr. Faber was a major downtown advocate and

involved with the startup of downtown revitalization efforts and served on multiple committees and organizations. 

 

Our thoughts and sympathy go to the Faber family. For more information about Al Faber and his support of downtown, click here.

 

 

Staff at 223 restaurant who attended downtown hospitality training

 

Hospitality Training:  Are you interested in knowing more about downtown Greensboro? Sherry Adams, DGI Vice President, is offering hospitality training classes. The training is for workers who come into contact with both out-of-town and local visitors.  Classes will be held January 24, April 24 and July 24 from 3-5 pm Suite 609, 122 N. Elm St. (Self-Help Building). A walking tour is part of the training so wear comfortable shoes! Contact 336-379-0060, ext. 21 to register. $5 fee, seating is limited. For a list of graduates click here.

 

 

Automated Parking Payment: The City of Greensboro recently added pay-by-space parking stations at the Elm/Greene and Elm/McGee parking lots.  The parking meters were replaced with three automated stations that accept payments by cash or credit/debit cards. This new technology provides more payment options making it easier for customers. The LCD kiosks will guide users thru steps.

 

A few TIPS:

 

·        remember your parking spot number

·        each space has 2 hour limit

·        the changer near main kiosk only accepts $1 dollar bills 

 

To map it, click Elm/Greene or Elm/McGee.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

200 YEARS

Greensboro’s Bicentennial

 

 

1-31

Greensboro Fringe Festival

1-31-08 thru 2-10-08

 

2-1

First Friday’s art hop

 

3-7

First Friday’s art hop

 

3-9

Triad Idol - Final Competition

 

3-25

Bicentennial Celebration 2008,

3-25-08 thru 5-17-08

 

 

THEATRES AND CULTURAL

 

Triad Stage ∙  Carolina Theatre ∙ Broach Theatre ∙ Idiot Box ∙ Greensboro Children's Museum ∙ United Arts Council ∙ AND many more . . .

 

CLICK HERE

FOR DETAILS ON

THIS WEEKS EVENTS DOWNTOWN

 

 

LATEST NEWS (Continued)

 

Greensboro Fringe Festival: The sixth annual event will be held from January 31 to February 10 at the City Arts Studio in the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie Street. read more

 

Zeto presented check to Senior Resources of Guilford Mobile Meals Program on 12/31/07 from Champagne Tasting Benefit.  Zeto wine and cheese shop’s co-owners, Despina G. (Penny) Demetriades and Su Peterson wanted to contribute to a program that serves local adults.

 

Triad Idol: The finals of the signing competition is set for March 9 at 3pm at the Carolina Theatre.  This event is the annual fund raiser and talent finder for Community Theater of Greensboro. $10 advance tickets are available by calling 336-333-2605 or visit link.  Click here for last year’s finalists and winners. For more information and tryout dates visit www.triadidol.org

 

Congratulations to Justin D’Joseph for being the final winner of the Festive Fridays gift basket drawing on 12/14/07.  Gift items were graciously donated by Just Be, The Tin Rooster, O'Kennedy's, Rum Runners, Downtown Hownds, Mack and Mack, 2020 Skincare, Triad Stage.  The  baskets were beautifully wrapped by Basketdoodle and All Wrapped Up.

 

Passion Salon and Day Spa’s grand opening was held in December.  Downtown’s newest salon is located at 505 N. Greene Street. read more

 

Triad Stage presents Ms. Warren’s Profession January 27 thru February 17, get your tickets today!  read more

 

DGI’s website had 1,164,656 page visits in 2007 with 847,719 inquires to our interactive directory/map to specific downtown businesses and attractions. If you have a downtown business and are not listed, please go to www.downtowngreensboro.net to download or fill out an electronic form.

 

TOP 15  Linkouts from DGI’s INTERACTIVE IRECTORTY/MAP

 

 

Rank

Much Bar

1

223 South Elm restaurant

2

Inferno

3

Center Pointe

4

Arbor House Condos

5

The Lofts at GSO Court

6

CityView at Southside

7

Rum Runners

8

Heaven Nightclub

9

Ganache Bakery and Café

10

Natty Greene’s Pub & Brew.

11

The Press, A Wine Café

12

Liberty Oak

13

Undercurrent Restaurant

14

Café Europa

15

  

   Mack and Mack | 2020 SkinCare

 

Looking Fabulous over 40 and Beyond, Mack and Mack teamed up with 2020 SkinCare for a series of FREE Skin and Style information sessions.  The first one starts Thursday, January 24, 10am to 1pm with a complimentary lunch.

 

·          2020 SkinCare will have licensed skin therapists to discuss your skin needs, reveal the latest advances for healthy, nourished, and revitalized skin, and offer product samplings.

 

·          Mack and Mack will share expertise in simple, easy, and comfortable dressing for 2008 and help you find your most flattering look.

 

Participation is FREE; rvsp is required no later than 1/21/08 at 275-6225 x-202.

 

>   Don’t forget to shop at Sale Alley at the end of the month on January 31, Mack and Mack will have a special discount 75% on designer samples and seasonal merchandise.

 

COMING ATTRACTIONS:

 

Mary Contrary, new retail shop to open spring 2008 on S. Elm Street.

 

Jimmy John’s gourmet sandwiches shop to open soon in 200 S. Elm Street block.

 

 

ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT

 

GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:

 

- No listings available at this time.

 

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 contact deborah.curran@downtowngreensboro.net

 

 

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