GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL...­ eDowntown Update   Sept. 28, 2007
DGI’s annual Report to the Community, held September 20, 2007
LATEST NEWS   Downtown Greensboro Inc. (DGI) presented the third annual Report to the Community on Thursday September 20 at The Empire Room.  Interim president Sherry Adams and chairman of the board, Chester Brown, gave an overview of downtown’s progress, upcoming projects and what to expect in the upcoming year.  Keynote speaker Troy Russ, principal and senior urban developer with Orlando based Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin, Inc. gave success story on public and private partnerships for redevelopment of urban environments.   DGI is proud to announce the recipients of the 2007 awards:   Jimmy Black 2007 J. Edward Kitchen Downtown Leadership Award   Jimmy Black played key role as one of the founders of DGI serving as past chairman of the board in 1997-1998 and spearheaded the growth and revitalization of downtown Greensboro with the concept of taking "baby" steps until goals were achieved.    Betty Cone 2007 Downtown Person of the Year Award   Ms. Cone was a leading force in saving the Carolina Theatre, preserving the J. Douglas Gaylon Depot, and establishing the Cultural Arts Center.  She served on the board from DGI’s inception in 1997 and currently  serves today.   Additional honorable mentions for their past and present service to downtown and DGI:   ·      Dale Hall, Bank of America, Triad Area Market President and past DGI chairman   ·      Daniel Craft, Craft/The Insurance Center, President and past DGI  chairman.   ·      Mary Wells, Rhyne’s Corner Cupboard owner and past DGI executive committee member and board member.   ·      Bob Isner, Greensboro Contracting/O. Henry Builders and past DGI board member.     Bonnie McIntosh   Downtown Volunteer of the Year award was presented to downtown advocate and resident, Bonnie McIntosh, who has volunteered for various downtown events and is known as an unofficial ambassador for Center City Park and many downtown venues.    The annual report is being mailed to property and business owners within the Central Business District.  To find out more information on Downtown Greensboro Inc.’s Report to the Community visit our website at www.downtowngreensboro.net   NEW SKINCARE SALON   2020 Skincare opened Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at 200 S. Elm Street, Suite 100 and is the first clinical skin treatment center in downtown Greensboro. 2020 Skincare is on the forefront in skincare services offering a spectrum of both clinical and therapeutic treatments not commonly provided at most skincare salons to include:   ·        signature and express facials ·        thermal rejuvenation ·        multi-vitamin power peel ·        collagen mask treatment ·        four in-house aestheticians ·        full service skin spa ·        free 15-minute Skinbar consultation ·        30 minute makeup sessions for seasonal updates ·        60 minute makeup application sessions for special occasions   2020 Skincare   Some skincare products are found locally, but most are imported from France, Germany and Switzerland allowing 2020 Skincare to be the premier salon in the southeast region.  Map it / read more.   ------------------------- Just Be at 352 S. Elm Street updates: ·    NOW open on Monday’s and staying open during the week until 7pm and on weekends until 9pm.  ·    Every Monday will feature an artist and give a 25% discount on their artwork. ·    Classes available, space limited. contact (336) 274-2212.	UPCOMING EVENTS     10-5 Fridays By the Fountain   10-5 First Fridays and Art Stop   10-12 Fridays By the Fountain   10-14 Crop Walk, First Horizon Stad.   10-26 Fridays By the Fountain*   10-27 Goulash! Festival Park   11-30 Festival of Lights, 6-9pm   12-1 Jaycees Holiday Parade   Fridays By The Fountain every Friday at Center City Park with live entertainment from 11:45am to 1:15pm, weather permitting thru October 26*.     YOUNG PROFESSIONALS synerG on Tap invites you to a FREE informational meeting to connect with your peers.   Wednesday, October 10 5:30-8:00pm Green Hill Center for N.C. Art 200 N. Davie Street   For more information 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     LATEST NEWS (Continued)       Rim Tapas and Fine Wine Bar, 219-A S. Elm Street opened Wednesday, September 12, 2007 and serves French technique cuisine for lunch and dinner.  Owner Stephen Scheider offers 60 different wine selections and a tapas style menu including salads, seafood and meat dishes, and desserts. He also owns 5-star restaurant Marisol’s on High Point Road. Hours open 12pm to midnight Tues-Sat.  Map it/read more   Rim Tapas and Fine Wine Bar   Sole 44, 117 E.  February One Place, is celebrating their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY.  In addition to September Saturday giveaways, on the last Saturday of this month (9-29) Sole 44 will hold anniversary celebration with live music, appetizers, cocktails and free gifts.  Link   Goombay Festival, a festival that originated in the Caribbean which showcases attributes of creativity, ingenuity, entrepreneurship, and helps capture the essence of the African-American Community will be held Saturday, October 6 from 11am-4pm at Festival Park, 200 N. Davie Street.   For more information contact 336-392-2183.   Center City Briefing:  The next Center City Around the Town meeting will be held Tuesday, October 2 at the Kress Terrace. A light breakfast will be available at 7:45am with meeting and tour to begin at 8:00am.  Hosted by GMA, please rsvp at www.mygma.org or call 336-378-6350.   Note:  This meeting is open to all downtown merchants and businesses and GMA members. RSVP required.   Max rada dada unexpectional tricks. 9-28 at Green Hill Center read more   Bel D Fall Fashion Party at TwoArtChicks, 9-29 read more.   Preservation Greensboro Coach Tours, deadline October 13 read more   Don’t forget Mack and Mack’s end of the month SALE.   Save the Date 10-18   Architecture Matters, Downtown Greensboro & Beyond   If you are a downtown property owner, business owner, or developer, this is an exceptional opportunity to attend interactive workshops to learn, look and listen about:   ·    Tax Increment Financing (TIF), N.C. Constitutional amendment approved in 2004; ·    Historic Preservation Tax Credits, income tax incentives for the rehabilitation of historic structures;   ·    Project Tour of Downtown historic tax credits buildings downtown; ·    Why Architecture Matters Blair Kamin, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and keynote presentation. This event will be held Thursday, October 18 at The Empire Room and is FREE to the public, lunch available for $20.  read more   Look for upcoming information on the following.    ·    Art and Vine, October 13 ·    Crop Walk, October 14 ·    Artstock Studio Tour, October 13-14 ·    Architecture Matters, October 18 ·    Ghost Stories at Blandwood,   ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT   GDOT and the City of Greensboro would like to inform you of the following:   -  No posting at this time.   For active permits and lane closures click here.
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