GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL…  eDowntown Update       Nov. 16, 2007
The holiday season will kick-off with Festival of Lights on Friday, November 30, 2007, presented by News & Record and Grassroots Productions, LLC.  Take a magical musical stroll on Elm Street with entertainment and family activities at Hamburger Square Park and enjoy holiday lighting in Center City Park and community tree lighting at Hamburger Square Park.   Festive Fridays, sponsored by Downtown Greensboro Inc. begins along with Festival of Lights on November 30 and December 7 & 14 from 6-9pm.  Enjoy illuminated streets, strolling carolers, Santa, Belgium horse-drawn wagonettes (12/14 only), free gift wrapping and hot cider.    Experience the unique offerings that	our downtown shops can offer like no other place in Greensboro. Discover the joy of giving something original this holiday season from Downtown Greensboro!   Saturday, December 1st brings the Holiday Parade downtown at noon with Santa, giant balloons, holiday floats, and lots of fun for kids of ALL ages.   There’s plenty of festivities planned through the holiday season (see below)  Enjoy an evening at the theater, day at museum, lunch/dinner at one of our restaurants, and/or entertainment venues.   There’s something for EVERYONE downtown for the holidays!
Experience DOWNTOWN Greensboro!
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DATE DESCRIPTION PLACE TIME 11/23 thr 12/23 Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity Triad Stage various 11/27 Holiday Inn classic 1942 film The Carolina Theatre 7:30pm 11/27 XENOFUNK Performing Live Solaris 11pm 11/28 thru 12/8 Tuna Christmas at The Broach Broach Theater various 11/30 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Elm St. & Hamburger Sq. 6-9pm 11/30 FESTIVE FRIDAYS Downtown 6-9pm 11/30-12/1 Christmas at Blandwood Blandwood Mansion 10am-2pm 11/30 thru 12/2 On Display, The original copy of the NC Bill of Rights GSO Historical Museum 10am-6pm 12/1 HOLIDAY PARADE Downtown 12-2pm 12/1 Kidz World –  Fresh Start Ministries The Carolina Theatre 7pm 12/1 Market Bell Ringers WM United Methodist  Ch 4:00pm 12/1 Bending Towards the Light: A Jazz Nativity WM United Methodist Ch 5:00pm 12/1 Holiday Invitational Exhibition Opening Reception Center for Visual Arts 6:30-8:30pm 12/2 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS (CONT.) Downtown   12/2 thru 12/31 Winter Show Green Hill Center for NC various 12/3 Christmas at Blandwood Blandwood Mansion 2-5pm 12/7 First Friday Art Stop Various locations 6-9pm 12/7 The Mighty Clouds of Joy The Carolina Theatre 7pm 12/7 Santa at Children’s Museum GSO Children’s Museum 6-8pm 12/7 FESTIVE FRIDAYS Downtown 6-9pm 12/7 & 12/8 Hannukah Celebrations GSO Children’s Museum 3 & 6pm 10am & 12pm 12/8 Christmas at the Carolina The Carolina Theatre 10am 12/8 Happy Feet The Carolina Theatre 10am 12/9 The Nutcracker Performs GSO Children’s Museum 3:30pm 12/11 It’s a Wonderful Life The Carolina Theatre 7:30pm 12/13 Presents for Parents GSO Children’s Museum 3:30-4:30pm 12/14 FESTIVE FRIDAYS Downtown 6-9pm 12/14 Santa at Children’s Museum GSO Children’s Museum 6-8pm 12/15 GSO Youth Chorus Chorale and Children’s Choir Performance GSO Children’s Museum 1:00pm
CTG Annual Production of the Wizard of Oz (11/10 thru 11/18): The Triad kicks off the holiday season each year with CTG’s timeless tale of Dorothy and her adventure “Over the Rainbow.” The cast changes and special effects are enhanced, but the love affair between our audience members – young and old alike – and this enchanting production never fades! The Carolina Theatre, 310 South Greene Street in downtown Greensboro. Read more   Charlotte’s Web (11/16 to 11/18): City Arts Greensboro Children’s Theatre presents Charlotte’s Web at the Weaver Theatre, 300 S. Spring Street.  Read more   Triad Stage (11/23 thru 12/23): Opens the holiday season with Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity by Preston Lane, with original music by Laurelyn Dossett, presents the Christmas story come to life in an Appalachian setting. Inspired by the medieval miracles plays Beautiful Star is a heartwarming and spiritual evening of theatre for the entire family.  For showtimes, see www.triadstage.com Ph: (336) 274-0160.   XENOFUNK (11/27): Intergalactic band performing live; eclectic dance music blends electronic, rock, and world influences. Features live video projections and immersive atmosphere at Solaris 11pm.  Read more   ▲ Tuna Christmas at The Broach T