GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL...­ eDowntown Update   February 28, 2008
Living Legend Mickey Rooney at The Historic Carolina Theatre 80th Anniversary Saturday, March 8, 2008, 8:00pm   On Saturday, March 8th at 8pm, the celebrated Mickey Rooney: actor, writer, producer, director and composer will give a very special performance as part of the Carolina Theatre's 80th Anniversary Season - and in celebration of his 85th year in show business!  The film legend and star of hundreds of movies will tell tales of life on the set in the world of classic Hollywood and include movie clips from his immense film career and, of course, the most celebrated leading ladies in his life.  Accompanied by his wife, Jan Chamberlin Rooney, Mickey will sing, dance and share this memorable special evening with you.     Doors will open at 7:30pm.  Tickets are $40, $30, and $25, depending on location.  A $1.50 Restoration Fee is added to the price of each ticket.   Two premier packages are available for the evening.   Producers Cocktail Party: 6:00-7:30pm, includes an appearance by Mickey and Jan Rooney, heavy hors D’ouevres, open bar/cocktails, live jazz trio music, commemorative gift, champagne toast, and premium seats to "Let's Put on a Show!.”  Tickets $125/person   Celebrate the Carolina Party!: 6:30-7:30pm, includes pre-show hors D’ouevres, cocktails, and the stage show. Tickets $80 per person.   Tickets to see Mickey Rooney can be purchased at the door the night of the show, in advance by calling 336-333-2605, or by visiting our website at www.CarolinaTheatre.com.  Additional charges apply to Internet purchases.  Check out Mickey's official website.
LATEST NEWS     Downtown’s newest gourmet sandwich shop Jimmy John’s is now open at 212 S. Elm Street.  Jimmy John's is unlike any sub shop in the industry; no games or gimmicks, just old-fashioned, homemade sandwiches made from fresh-baked bread, all-natural meats and vegetables that are sliced daily.  Delivers 7 days a week with no minimum order. Hours 11am-3am, catering available. More Info | Map It.     Check out Jimmy John’s fast service!   Skirt! Launch Party: Celebrate the first Greensboro issue of Skirt! Magazine the day it hits the streets! Win door prizes. See a skirty fashion show. Enjoy music, mingling, toasts and fun fare.  Thursday, February 28 6:30–8:30pm, hosted by Mack and Mack, 220 South Elm Street. For more information, visit www.greensboro.skirt.com or call 336.373.7376.   Anna’s Bridal & Formal: Newly opened at 308 S. Elm Street.  Buy or rent all the wedding supplies you need for that special occasion. Custom fit wedding dresses and tuxedos. Discounts available to churches, students and civic organizations.  Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm and appointments on request. Ph: 336.275.6994 Read More | Map It.   The Heart of Living:  The gallery carries a wide variety of unique art mediums with an exceptional collection of original artwork by local and regional artists displayed in combination with select fine furniture and accents. The setting promotes creativity in home furnishings to enrich and inspire home design. Opening soon at 320 S. Elm Street, phone 336-662-0023. Read More | Map It.   Table 16: Chef Zac and John Upsal are pairing menu items for the next two weeks with Italian and California wines. This is a great way to enjoy A LOT of flavors.  The pairing menus are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.  Reservations encouraged click here. | Map It.   If you missed the Mardi Gras special at Fincastles, it’s your lucky day! Owner Jody Morphis has kept many items on the menu by popular demand.  If you didn’t get to sample the andouille and chicken gumbo, crawfish etoufee, po-boy sandwiches, and delectable dessert of white chocolate bourbon pecan bread pudding, you now have another chance!  Find It | Map It.   Kindergarten-Parent Day at Greensboro Children’s Museum - Free event: Thursday, March 13 from 10am-2pm & 4-7pm.  Excellent opportunity to be partners in education right from the start.  Representatives from Guilford County Schools will be on hand to answer questions regarding transportation, school health & nutrition, after-school options, English as a second language, PTA, and Kindergarten curriculums.  Representatives from local libraries, Family & Health Services, Reading Connections, and other important community resources that support the transition into Kindergarten will also be there.  Read more       RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN   Arbor House Condos available immediately More Info | Map It     Center Pointe "A Higher View on Life" premium units available now More Info | Map It       CityView at Southside available immediately More Info | Map It	UPCOMING EVENTS   200 YEARS Greensboro’s Bicentennial Get ready to move to a higher gear!     3/9 Triad Idol-Final Competition   3/25-3/28 Torch Relay 200!   3/28 Opening Ceremony 200!   3/29 Tournament Town Goes Downtown!   3/31 Tournament Town Picnic in the Park   4/11 Celebrate 200! Dance thru the Decades  200!   4/12-4/13 Heritage Festival  200!   4/13 Lunch By the Ladle   5/3 NC Marathon   4/27-5/4 Artbeat 2008   5/3 Carolina Blues Festival   5/17 Parade of Decades 200!   5/17 NC Storyfest   5/10-6/7 Archeological Dig at Blandwood tentative 200!   5/22 Beach Music, Craig Woolard Band   5/29 Beach Music, The Band of Oz   6/5 Beach Music, The Coastline Band   6/12 Beach Music, The Embers   6/15-6/17 All Star Shindig, Hoppers   6/19 Beach Music, The Band of Oz   6/26 Beach Music, Chairman of the Board   Greensboro’s Bicentennial 200! Mark your calendar from  March 25 through May 17, 2008 for historical event!       TOURNAMENT TOWN Tournament Town Goes Downtown March 29, 2008 Order ACC and NCAA tickets online   HOPPER’s GAME SCHEDULE       Tickets go on SALE Saturday 2-23-08 (individual and group)   The official season starts April 3, 2008 first home game April 7, 2008   2008 SCHEDULE INTERACTIVE STADIUM SEATING Order  tickets online   click here   THEATRE AND CULTURE   Triad Stage ∙  Carolina Theatre ∙ Broach Theatre ∙ Idiot Box ∙ Greensboro Children's Museum ∙ United Arts Council ∙ AND many more ...­   CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON THIS WEEK’S EVENTS DOWNTOWN     LATEST NEWS (Continued)   JAZZ on Thursdays at SOUTHSIDE   ·        Live Jazz is back on Thursdays at The Press, A Wine Café at 201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. More Info | Map It | Schedule    ·        Manny’s Universal Café at 321 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive features live Jazz performances on Thursdays at 7:30pm, weather permitting. More Info | Map It   ·        Intimate Apparel runs February 27 through March 8 at The Broach Theatre. http://broachtheatre.org   ·        Doubt by John Patrick Shanley starts March 9 thru 30 at Triad Stage, opening night is March 13. www.triadstage.org   ·        The first Triad Acoustic Stage Concert featuring Stevie Coyle, March 7 at Mack and Mack at 8pm.  Tickets $15, seating is limited, reserve at bill@videosystem.com or 336-643-8643.  More info www.triadacousticstage.com   ·        If you see visitors dressed in Carolina blue, Duke blue, or Clemson orange or other collegiate colors, be sure to give them a warm welcome to downtown!  The 2008 girls ACC runs from 3/6 to 3/9 with the NCAA on 3/30 and 4/1.  Read more.  Be sure not to miss Tournament Town Goes Downtown.   COMING ATTRACTIONS   ·        Artbeat 2008 April 27 through May 4, 2008.   ·        Greensboro Marathon coming to downtown on May 5, 2008. Read more   ·        Roundabout unveiling on March 26 of General Nathanial Greene bronze statue with the kick off the Bicentennial Celebration.   ·        Sushi Rox new Sushi bar and lounge opening soon at 119 S. Elm Street.   ·        Lunch by the Ladle, April 13 at Empire Room.   ·        Taste 2008 on June 9, 2008 at Downtown Marriot.   ·        Volunteers needed for NC Storyfest, groups needed Fri 5/16, 5-10pm and Sat 5/17, 11-6:30pm.  For inquiries, contact Beth Sheffield at ncstoryfest@aol.com or call 336-373-3617.   ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT   GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:   - No listings 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.
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