LATEST NEWS |  DGI President Ray Gibbs last day with DGI was June 1, 2007. He started with DGI in 1999, under his leadership downtown 275 residential units have been built, 485 units are under construction, $175 million of development has occurred, approximately $100 million of new development is underway, and downtown now generates an estimated $2 million in new property tax revenue that is projected to double by 2009. 
Key to the City: Former President Ray Gibbs was honored with the Key to the City by Mayor Holliday at his Appreciation Celebration held on Thursday, May 24 at the Kress Terrace for his eight years of service to downtown Greensboro. Mr. Gibbs has been instrumental with revitalizing our Center City with his guidance, visionary leadership and roll up sleeve attitude that has been an integral catalyst for downtown. 
Along with the Key to the City, the DGI board of directors and staff honored Ray Gibbs with a bronze sculpture created by Ernie Rich, Jim Cooper and Erik Beerbower of Lyndon Street Artworks reflecting his visionary work at the drafting table and a scroll of just some of the many projects under Mr. Gibbs tenure that were made a reality. DGI started with one full-time staff and one part-time staff with a budget of $100,000 in 1999 and has grown to four full-time staff, one part-time, and subcontract services of 8 full-time staff for a total budget of $1.2 million. Mr. Gibbs will be pursuing the private sector as of June 1, 2007 and may be available for consultation during transition. Thank you Ray for eight years revitalizing our downtown! 
DGI was honored recipient of The Chief's Award for leading the effort in developing the downtown area as a prosperous and vibrant urban center and enhancing the safely appeal of the downtown area, which encourages citizens to spend more time and dollars with downtown businesses and our Center City. 
Margaritas Grill NEW restaurant opened May 15, 2007 featuring Latin American dining serving Mexican and Cuban cuisine in a nice festive and friendly atmosphere. Excellent place to relax and enjoy a great variety of margaritas. Owners and brothers Elier Bermudez and Dennis Vargas, and friend Edwin Almazan expect only good things from the newest downtown eatery. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11-2:30pm, and for dinner Mon-Thu 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 3-11pm, and Sun, 4-9pm. Located at 221 S. Elm Street, ph: (336) 230-2130. Map It. |
 Shaggn Fun Beach Music Festival First Horizon Ballpark (Hoppers) on Saturday June 30, 2007. All day fun, event start at 11:30am to 6:00pm with gates to open at 11:00am. Robbie Lee Smith and the Original Tams, Shaggie Maggie, The Fantastic Shakers, Quick Jim Coastline and The Band of Oz. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Read more | UPCOMING EVENTS | Click on event for additional information | 6-14 | Beach Music, Band of Oz | 6-15 | Movie Night, Charlottes Web | 6-15 | Friday at 5, Kress Terrace | 6-21 | Beach Music, The Embers | 6-22 | Movie Night, Happy Feet | 6-24 | Sunday in the Park, 2-5pm | 6-28 | Beach Music, The Tams | 6-29 | Movie night, Flushed Away | 6-29 | Friday at 5, Kress Terrace | 6-30 | Fun Fourth, Freedom Walk-Run | 6-30 | Shaggin Fun Beach Music Festival at Hoppers stadium | 7-1 | Fun Fourth, Heritage Day | 7-3 | Fun Third, Block Party Kick-Off | 7-4 | Fun Fourth, Independence Day | | Parade and Street Festival | 7-4 | Fun Fourth, Fireworks at Grimsley (near downtown) | Click on event for additional information | Fridays By The Fountain, every Friday at Center City Park with live entertainment from 11:45am to 1:15pm Information soon forthcoming on the Eastern Music Festival Fringe Series (6-15) and Fun Fourth (starts 6-30) |
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| Shaggin Beach Festival 6-30-07. | Order season tickets online click here |
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 Information provided by The Scene |
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Toshiko Takaezu, The Art of Clay an exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Toshiko Takaezu at the Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art, 200 N. Davie Street at the Cultural Arts Center. The show will run from May 18 thru August 25. Takaezu is an established figure in the world of fine arts and work is included in collections of some of the world’s finest museums. www.greenhillcenter.org 
The United Arts Council (UAC) is conducting a community-wide study of the arts environment to help determine the best ways to advance the arts in Greensboro. By answering the following questions, you will help UAC better understand the most important issues facing the arts in our community. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and results will be taken thru June 30, 2007. Championing the arts for everyone in the community. Survey, United Arts Council. 
Ladies Night Out at Ganache Ladies call your girlfriends and put on your best to join us for the premier of Ladies Night Out at Ganache. Starting Thursday, June 14th Ganache will be honoring the ladies every Thursday night with half price select wines. See the unveiling of Ganache's latest original art, a twenty foot Party Girl Painting by artist Tracey J. Marshall. Join owners Mark and Dee Ann Smith from 7-10pm on the 14th for light hors d'ouvres and enter to win an original Party Girl of your own along with several other fabulous prizes. Additional evening parking across the street. Ganache Bakery and Cafe Be a part of the REVITILIZATION and enjoy many festivities in your downtown. | 
| ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT | GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following: - No information at this time. For active permits and lane closures click here. |
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Congratulations to Chris Gentry, drawing winner for DGI Shirt and Natty Greene's Gift Certificate! |
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