GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL...­ eDowntown Update    Nov. 30, 2007
CityView at Southside apartment homes NOW OPEN occupancy available December 1, 2007   Above Photo:  clockwise from top: CityView and downtown skyscape, clubhouse, ribbon cutting ceremony with co-owner Frank Auman and Mayor Holliday.
LATEST NEWS   The View is Just the Start. Located a short walk from anywhere downtown.  CityView’s Open House celebration took place on Tuesday, November 27 with ribbon cutting ceremony. Occupancy is anticipated for this Saturday, December 1, 2007.   Upscale apartments for rent in downtown Greensboro at award winning Southside. Experience luxury downtown living and amenities like no other in Greensboro. The clubhouse has workout cardio room, X-Box/Playstation/video room and business center, billiard area with 3 giant flat screen TV’s, fireplace, heated pool with rooftop sundeck, coffee and tea bar, and more.   The apartments offer studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments on either CityView or King Street.  All units have free wireless internet, 9-foot ceilings, granite countertops, alarm system, and solid wood cabinets. Select units have exposed brick walls, stained concrete floors, open truss ceilings, patios, and movable kitchen islands.  For more information, please see the following link, CityView.   GREENSBORO’s Rising STAR Downtown Developer’s son JOHN ISNER to play Mardy Fish (third ranked American) at the Greensboro Coliseum, December 7, 7:30pm.   John Isner is joining the ranks of Joey Cheek and Chris Daughtry with getting “national” exposure in his rookie year of professional tennis.  Award winning downtown developer of Southside Neighborhood, Bob and Karen Isner’s son John, is to make his first local performance since going pro. Tennis hasn’t been to coliseum in over a decade.    In case you missed this summer on TV; 22-year old Isner came out of, what some say nowhere, and made a big notice to reach the finals at the Legg Mason in just his second ATP event.  He lost to no. 1 seed Andy Roddick in the final US Open but won five straight third set tiebreaks to get the match! He recently played Federrer (no. 1 ranked player in the world) in the US OPEN.   John Isner, photo courtesy of www.tenniscorner, more info   This young up and coming Greensboro star was born in Greensboro and is a Page graduate.  You’ll be sure to know that we’ll see a lot more of Isner in professional tennis! His 140 mph ace serve is a MUST SEE.   Autographs at Omega Sports on Saturday 12-8.      For tickets and more information click here.     The Greensboro Biltmore Hotel is under new ownership, led by local investor Milton Kern with plans to refurbish the 112 year old hotel with minor cosmetic changes.  Visit website for more information.    Be sure to stop by the Biltmore from 6-9pm on 11-30, 12-7, and 12-14 for FREE downtown gift wrapping, with downtown receipt of purchase, sponsored by Downtown Greensboro Inc.    Mr. Ed Wolverton, Downtown Greensboro Inc.’s NEW President will start on Monday, December 3, and will be guest at Center City AM Briefing on Tuesday, December 4 at Greensboro Merchants Association, 225 Commerce Place.  GMA President Mike Bumpass will welcome and introduce Wolverton, downtown merchants are invited!  Please rsvp click here, or email  jjones@mygma.org Map It.   First Horizon Park (Hoppers stadium) has changed name to NewBridge Bank Park.   TwoArtChicks, new and expanded is moving to 300-B S. Elm Street in December-07 and changing name to Focal Points.   The Mellow Mushroom, a pizza restaurant, is anticipated to open spring 2008 in former TwoArtchicks location at 609 S. Elm Street.   Grey’s Tavern IS OPEN, check out downtown’s newest restaurant and sports bar at 343 S. Elm Street, adjacent to Natty Greene’s.   Bargain Box anniversary, 40% off on Friday 11/30.   Mack and Mack holiday party starts at 10am and runs thru 9pm on Friday 11/30 and end of month sale of 50-75% off select items. Christmas gifts start at just $10!   Downtown Pre-Wrap GIFTS Get your orders in now and pick-up later. Click here.   Check our interactive directory for gift certificates at many fine downtown restaurants, theatres, shops, and galleries. Click here	UPCOMING EVENTS   Festival of Lights, Fri 11/30     11-30 Festival of Lights, 6-9pm   11-30 Festive Fridays, 6-9pm   12-1 Holiday Parade   12-7 First Friday & Art Stop, 6-9pm   12-7 Festive Fridays, 6-9pm   12-7 John Isner, 7:30pm   12-14 Festive Fridays, 6-9pm   3-25 Bicentennial Celebration 2008, 3-25-08 thru 5-17-08    For more information on events held downtown for the holidays click here      HOLIDAY PARADE   Saturday 12/1   Free concert, 10:30-11:00am Center City Park, T-Squad, a Radio Disney Group.   Parade, 12:00-2pm The Jaycees Holiday Parade will march down Greene Street to Market St, then head east on East Market to then turn left on Church Street, concluding at the Library and Children's Museum.   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)     Festive Fridays to be held 11-30, 12-7 and 12-14 in downtown Greensboro:   ·        Luminaries along storefronts downtown ·        Complimentary gift wrapping at the Biltmore Hotel, 111 W. Washington ·        Hospitality tent with free hot cider, register to win gift basket of downtown goods. ·        Holiday carolers (12-7 & 12-14), carolers on 11-30 provided by Grassroots Productions. ·        Your $3 half price ticket at the Children’s Museum includes visit from Santa (12-7 & 12-14). ·        Horse drawn wagonette (12-14 only), $5.00 fee Click above for Festival of Lights (pdf)   Fresh beautiful Christmas trees from the mountains of NC at S. Elm/McGee Street parking lot from Delancy Street, a non-profit organization. Look for in upcoming  E-Newsletter Newly placed cigarette ash receptacles (12) placed within Central Business District.   First Friday, December 7.   NEW search engine on DGI’s Interactive Directory and Map.   Mary Contrary, new retail shop to open spring 2008.   ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT   GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:   11-30         McGee and partial Davie Streets will be closed for Festival of Lights starting at 1pm.   12-1            See above Holiday Parade for route.   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.
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