GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL...eDowntown Update   Feb 2, 2007

A note from Sherry

Vice President of Downtown Greensboro Inc.

Get to the Heart of it all by attending this year’s Heart Fund Gala!

Downtown Greensboro Inc. has promoted for years, Get to the Heart of it All – Downtown and we have always meant that, but this year in February we really mean it!  Paint the Town RED is the name of the 2007 Guilford Heart Gala benefiting the American Heart Association and presented by Pfizer.

The benefit will be held at The Empire Room downtown on Saturday February 24^th beginning at 7:30 p.m.  This is a black tie affair featuring a reception, silent auction, live auction and dinner with entertainment by Sleeping Booty (sponsored by BB&T). You may support this by either becoming a Patron or you may be a Friend and purchase individual tickets.  You must RSVP by February 10^th by calling 336-662-1355.

Go online to www.downtowngreensboro.net to the interactive directory/map to see

all the things you can do downtown.

Sherry’s suggestions on ways to tell your Valentine you LOVE them!

1.    Dinner – make dinner reservations and surprise him/her.  Hurry, reservations are going fast.  restaurants

2.    Here’s a “novel” idea – dinner and a play - Theatre tickets – Noises Off is running at Triad Stage and Fringe Festival at the Broach Theatre.  theaters

3.    A visit to a salon or spa. beauty, fitness and health

4.    Flowers – not just any flowers but flowers from one of several places downtown – did you know that The Farmer’s Wife  can whip up beautiful arrangements – just call ahead.  florists

5.    Jewelry – downtown has two fine jewelers and many places to purchase one of a kind handmade pieces.  jewelers, gift shops

6.    Sweets for your sweetheart– cheesecake anyone? -  Cheesecake by Alex is always a great option, or great sweets from Ganache or Simple Kneads. bakeries

Sugar Free? For those loved ones on limited sugar intake, Billy’s Boutique has all sugar-free items.  More info

7.    Wine – Zeto’s, The Press, Calhoun’s and Metro Gourmet, and more, have you covered with a great selection of wine and accessories.  wine

8.    Original art from one of many places downtown.  art

9.    New Tires – you can’t drive around with balding tires so offer to purchase some new ones (but be sure to do at least one of the 8 above if you’re doing this for your female counter-part – trust me on this one), or 

10.Nothing says love like taking the car in to have the oil changed for your special someone – okay – maybe there are a few other things – but the engine is the HEART of your car so take care of it by having the oil changed.  auto

 And for the budget conscious:

1.    Drive up to the top of Davie Street or Bellemeade Parking lot for a romantic view of downtown.

photo courtesy of Fordhams

2.    Pick up a “picnic” dinner from one of the many fine dinning establishments and go to Center City Park for a “picnic” – providing it isn’t freezing cold – but then just bring a few blankets and bundle up.  Center City Park

3.    Go have dessert from one of several places downtown.  

4.    Coffee is always as well as. . . 

5.    Tea.  coffee and cafes

6.    Meet at the library and select a book to read aloud to each other – possibly while picnicking at Center City Park.  library

7.    A card – if you can’t do anything else at least pick up a card - there are several places to pick up cards – Lanes Pharmacy, O’Kennedy’s, Dulce Aroma, Anna Marie.  retail

8.    Visit the Cultural Arts Center and take a look through all the wonderful galleries located there as well as other galleries downtown.  galleries

9.    Walk downtown hand-in-hand, window-shopping is still free!

10.   Donate a pint of blood in honor of your loved one – although not downtown The Greensboro Chapter is located at 1501 Yanceyville Street. Normal business hours are 8:30am–4:30pm Mon–Fri, ph 333-2111.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Get your valentines gifts downtown, and enjoy your special day in the heart of our city.

If you couldn’t get a reservation for one of the many fine dining establishments downtown, consider tickets for the American Heart Association Gala or better yet, both!

Friday, February 2 - Go Red for Women, One day a year what you wear is a matter of life and death; join the fight against heart disease, the number 1 killer of American women.  Wear red to work, make a donation of $5 or more and learn to love your heart. To find out more information go to www.goredforwomen.org

A Valentine Cabaret: Join Touring Theatre Ensemble and Mack and Mack for a night of champagne and chocolate, music and song, poetry and surprises! Explore “What is this Thing Called Love?” to celebrate Valentine’s Day!  This event will be held on Friday February 9 at Mack and Mack, 220 S. Elm Street, Admission $17 per person. For more info, visit www.ttenc.org

Happy Valentine’s Day! From the Children’s Museum. On 2-14, if you’re looking for the perfect gift, everyone loves sweets so let’s go baking.  Join in as the museum makes their own sweets for a sweetheart. Ages 5-8, 2-4pm Admission $12 members/$15 nonmembers. Ph: 336-571-2898  More info.

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. 

The Flying Anvil Update:  It’s true, the Flying Anvil will rise again, if not for just one glorious night on February 10. The Dave Rawlings Machine featuring Gillian Welch will be a night to remember. Tickets are selling like hotcakes and you can purchase at The Green Bean and Natty Greene’s for $15. All tickets are cash only and bar sales the night of the event will be cash only. Join in a unique event as the Anvil gears up for one more show. Doors open at 8pm, showtime is at 9pm. More info.

For more information on DGI's Hospitality Training and to sign up for a training class, please call 379-0060 x-21. Nominal $5 fee applies to cover material costs.

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