GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL...­ eDowntown Update   Sept. 28, 2006

 

LATEST NEWS

 

 

If you did not receive a copy of Downtown Greensboro's Annual Report to the Community

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Downtown Greensboro Inc. mailed our Annual Report to the Community FY 2006-2007 newsletter publication for downtown Greensboro late September 2007.

 

This report includes DGI's board of directors, a letter from DGI board chairman, an update on Business Improvement District to include 1) General Maintenance and Appearance, 2) Marketing and Communication and 3) Economic Development, as well as statistics of our interactive directory and map on DGI's website.  For newsletter in pdf format click here.

 

If you would like to request copy of annual report by mail, please email info@downtowngreensboro.net

 

FAMILY NIGHT at  Fincastles

Tuesday and Wednesday kids 9 and under eat for .99 cents with a paying adult!  Choice of hot dog, hamburger or grilled cheese, comes with homemade fries and a drink.  The classis jukebox is usually rockin', wait staff smiling, and you might catch the famous "signing waiter" Jaybird singing.  Fincastles

 

First Friday Downtown Shops Offer Late Night Shopping Every First Friday

 

Shop downtown late until 9pm every first Friday of the month through the months of October, November and December! Downtown retail, art and antique shops will stay open until 9pm or later and offer sales, unveil new products and host in-store events open to the public the first Friday of the month  Participating specials:

 

Art Galleries

Emmett Williams Studio, original works on paper for $25.

Elsewhere Artist Collaborative, open until 11pm, featuring ‘19 ways to share your reflections’ in “Conversations on Conversations,” a summer 2007 retrospective with elsewhere’s directors and artists. TwoArt Chicks, extended open 6-9pm

Retail

O'Kennedy's, specials on Crane’s Stationary, Garfield & Marks, Scott Barber Knits and custom shirts.

Hints Downtown, 15% off of Cavalli and Dolce & Gabbana collections.

Jules Antiques, wine tasting and sale on select pieces. 

 

Zeto, wine tasting goes high-tech, personal serve from the newest in wine tasting systems in the USA - - select either a tasting pour, a half glass, or a glass of wine, insert your VinoMatic smart card, press a button, and the wine automatically pours into the glass. Enjoy! Wine tasting and sale on select pieces.

 

This is an open house opportunity to meet artists and merchants and experience goods and services unique to Greensboro while enjoying a pleasant stroll through downtown.  Look for special shopping offers, refreshments and live entertainment.

 

 

Art & Vine NEW wine and art festival downtown features local vineyards such as Allison Oaks Vineyards, Bannerman Vineyard, Childress Vineyards, Creek Side Winery, Grove Winery, Hinnant Family Vineyards, Stonefield Cellars, and Weathervane Winery. This festival will bring live jazz and bluegrass music, sampling from local restaurants, and art from local galleries. Event will be held October 13, 11am-6pm at Festival Park adjacent to the Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie Street. 

 

The festival is FREE, tickets include unlimited wine sampling.  Advance tickets $15, $25 at door.  To find where to purchase advance tickets click here.  For more information visit www.artandvine.net

 

CLEAN AND GREEN TEAM

Power Wash Suspended 

 

The Downtown Greensboro Inc. Clean and Green Team suspended routine power-washing as part of their maintenance program until after the water restrictions have been lifted. Unless it is an emergency situation power-washing of the sidewalks will not be a part of the Clean and Green team's weekly routine.

 

If you feel that you have an emergency situation and power-washing is necessary please call 336-0060, ext. 29. 

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

10-5

Fridays By the Fountain

 

10-5

First Fridays and Art Stop

 

10-12

Fridays By the Fountain

 

10-13

Art & Vine

 

10-14

Crop Walk, First Horizon Stadium

 

10-26

Fridays By the Fountain*

 

10-27

Ghoulash! 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

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THEATRES AND CULTURAL

 

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

 

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FOR DETAILS ON

THIS WEEKS EVENTS DOWNTOWN

 

 

LATEST NEWS (Continued)

 

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.

 

 

Sunday, October 14, CROP WALK to starts at First Horizon Park (Hopper's stadium) and takes a 5k

walk thru downtown neighborhood.  Join in the annual CROP WALK against hunger, a community walk that raises desperately needed funds to feed the hungry hosted by Greensboro Urban Ministry. Registration at 1:30pm, walk starts at 2:30pm.  Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty.  To pledge and/or information to register click here.

 

Save the Date

10-18-07

 

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), 11:30-1:00pm N.C. Constitutional amendment approved in 2004;

·    Historic Preservation Tax Credits, 1:30-2:30pm, income tax incentives for the rehabilitation of historic structures;  

·    Project Tour of Downtown, 3:00-4:00pm historic tax credits buildings downtown;

·    Why Architecture Matters, 5:30-7:00pm 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, boxed lunch can be provided for a fee. read more

 

To RSVP

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please specify workshop(s)

or contact 336.272-5003 x-3

 

 

Downtown Hownds two FUN events:

 

1.  October 9, Tuesday 6:30pm Downtown Hownds is hosting a Cupid.com speed dating Must Love Dogs event for adults, participants can still register at Cupid.com or click here.

 

2.  October 19, Friday Puppy Pirate's Howloween Party.  This months Yappy Hour includes a bonus of a costume contest and a hunt for buried treasure and other howling good fun activities. Dressing up is encouraged, best pet-owner costume wins prize of a FREE week of dog day care.  Party runs from 6-10pmDowntown Hownds

 

Look for upcoming information on the following.

 

·    Ghost Stories at Blandwood

·    Ghoulash!

·    Triad Stage Presents SLEUTH, Oct 14-Nov 4

 

ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT

 

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

 

- no information 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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