GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL…­eDowntown Update November 2, 2006
Center City Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, December 1, 2006 from 11:30am to 1pm photos courtesy of Action Greensboro
LATEST NEWS   Center City Park Mark your calendar, Action Greensboro invites YOU to the opening of Center City Park December 1, 2006. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, there will be free hot dogs and other attractions from 11:30am-1pm. Stop by to marvel at downtown Greensboro’s heart space of the city. Note park’s progress:   ·      The grass is taking root and greening; ·      Early bird bench (see end of page); ·      Pavilion with purpleheart wood; ·      Fountain testing of Libation urn by artist Jim Cooper, Lyndon St. Artworks; ·      Benches are assembled; ·      Local art pieces throughout; ·      Plants in beds, approximately 150 different types plants in park.   Undercurrent is OPEN on November 1 at new location downtown at 327 Battleground Avenue near First Horizon Park and high rise business district.  See link to map it.   Robin Davis (Mack and Mack) and Undercurrent owner Ben Roberts   First Friday’s Art Stop: You’ll find a treasure of artwork this Friday at First Friday’s Art Stop from 6-9pm. Tour eight galleries and enjoy refreshments, see special exhibits, meet the artists, hear live music, and watch artist demonstrations.   Start your Christmas shopping and get one of a kind unique handmade gifts starting from $5-10 and up to custom made items.   ·   TwoArtChicks-Les Caisson III ·   Lyndon St. Artworks-new sculptures by Erik Beerbower ·   Ambleside Gallery-pastels by Terry Donahue ·   Artmongers–Frank Russell ·   Elsewhere–conceptual art ·   Emmett Williams Studio   Many local downtown merchants will extend their hours to 9pm, such as Just Be and Winterfire Craft Gallery and more.   Christmas Party Reservations: Get your Christmas party reservations downtown. Many downtown venues offer private rooms for small and/or large meetings, banquets and parties.  For more information see restaurants and venues on our DGI directory and interactive map (below). Refer to a friend or coworker.    Downtown DIRECTORY and Interactive MAP   Downtown Greensboro Inc. has a NEW and IMPROVED directory and interactive mapping system on our website that includes ALL downtown businesses within the Central Business District.  Check it out!  Click on the following links to find a downtown business. ·    Restaurants & Dining ·    Hotel & Lodging ·    Arts & Entertainment ·    Retail & Accessories ·    Services ·    Downtown Residential and Commercial ·    Attractions ·    Parking & Transportation   DOWNTOWN PROPERTY LISTINGS 220 West Market   ·    URBAN LIVING for residential listings. ·    For COMMERCIAL listings.   Downtown residential and commercial listings within the Central Business District are listed FREE on our website. If you would like your property listed, please email or fax details.  Please allow 5-7 business days to post listing.	UPCOMING EVENTS    Center City Park opens Friday 12-1-06  11-3 First Friday Art Hop 12-1 Center City Park Ribbon Cutting 12-1 Festival of Lights 6-9pm 12-2 Jaycees Holiday Parade For detail on other events downtown see  This Week Downtown (below).   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)   VOTE YES! Let’s keep Greensboro Going and vote Yes on the bonds this Tuesday November 7 and help create our future. For more information see http://www.gsobonds.com/.   The Greensboro Jaycees are having a clothing sale for the remaining stock of Chrysler Classic clothing Thu-Fri, November 2 & 3. Everything will be at least 40-50% with some things 75% off.  They will also be selling new Wyndham Championship shirts and hats at regular price. Sale is at Jaycees office 401 N. Greene Street, 10am-6pm. (336) 379-1570. See link to map.   The Bargain Box holiday decorations will be available starting November 6. Hours Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Be ready, get in line on Monday for doors to open at 10am more.   Save the Date - December 1st for Center City Park ribbon cutting during lunch AND make evening plans for the Festival of Lights . . .  information soon forthcoming.   GMA seminars business resources available downtown:   11-14  After Work Network and Centennial Birthday Bash 11-9   Increase the Value of Your Business for Fun, Profit and Retirement 11-28  Networking 101/New Member Breakfast   For more information and to register, click here.   Chamber of Commerce seminars/ business resources downtown:   11-7      Bankers Day 11-8      Speed Networking 11-9      Effective Interviewing 11-15  Voice Over IP   For more information and to register, click here.   Art for A.R.T. silent auction at The Green Burro to benefit Alternative Resources of the Triad on Saturday 11-4-06 from 7-10pm, wine and food provided, $20 suggested donation.   Yarns Etc. – Next week’s newsletter  will showcase a feature article on gifts for the holiday season. ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT   GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:   E. MARKET Street: Water Resources is performing construction work on E.  Market Street near Church Street, roadway merges to one lane eastbound.     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.
Center City Park: detailed brickwork, pavilion, early bird bench, pergola, and more detailed brickwork.
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