GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL… eDowntown Update  June 14, 2007
Eric Strom   Tracy Hayes Charlotte Strom (above middle) Joanna Blitch Barrett Stanley
Artists in the Round Antiques and Art on Elm at Center City Park
LATEST NEWS   Artist in the Round was held at the DGI sponsored Antiques and Art on Elm kick-off party at Center City Park in May.  Five local artists painted on five different canvases in ten minute increments, rotating to each canvas until they completed all five paintings. This attraction at event was sponsored by TwoArtChicks and Artmongers. The paintings were auctioned off at the end of the evening with proceeds to benefit future downtown art events.  See end results at bottom of this enewsletter!   Support the ARTS in Greensboro and take the below SURVEY!   Take 10 minutes to complete SURVEY The United Arts Council is conducting a community-wide study of the arts environment to help determine the best ways to advance the arts in Greensboro. By answering the following questions, you will help us better understand the most important issues facing the arts in our community. Results will be taken thru June 30, 2007. Championing the arts for everyone in the community.   Mavis Staples, The Iguanas Eastern Music Fringe Festival (EMF-Fringe) starts June 14 thru July 28, 2007 and will showcase many talented artists at The Empire Room, Triad Stage, and Carolina Theatre.  Enjoy one of America’s most innovative and eclectic schedules of alternative programming, as part of EMFfringe. Read More   6-14  Los Straitjackets with Big Sandy and The Iguanas at Empire Ballroom   6-24  An Evening with Mavis Staples at Carolina Theatre   With 15 more EMF fringe concerts scheduled in July.   The Goddess Effect:  Pamper your goddess within with the Goddess Market to be held at The Blandwood Manson on Thursday, June 14 from 4-8pm. Design Archives, Chakras, TwoArtChicks, SoulFlower Studios, and over 50 vendors will be present to prepare for Summer Solstice and pull out their most beautiful goddess accoutrement for faeries far and wide.  This is a perfect outlet for a goddess to fancy wings, glitter, aromatherapy, natural products and the art of well being.  Bring your children and inner child. Read more.   Giant Schnauzer with owner Dogs allowed at Center City Park All animals must be on a leash at all times and are not permitted in the fountain. Dog owners must pick up after their dogs. Violators will be banned from the Park.   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.   Be a part of the REVITILIZATION and enjoy many festivities in your downtown.	UPCOMING EVENTS Friday at 5 at Kress Terrace   Beach Music Series is moved to Elm Street Center, The Regency Room 6-14 Beach Music, Band of Oz has moved to The Regency Room 6-15 Movie Night, Charlottes Web 6-15 Friday at 5, Kress Terrace 6-21 Beach Music, The Embers 6-22 Movie Night, Happy Feet 6-24 Sunday in the Park, 2-5pm link  6-28 Beach Music, The Tams 6-29 Movie Night, Flushed Away 6-29 Friday at 5, Kress Terrace 6-30 Fun Fourth, Freedom Walk-Run 6-30 Shaggin Fun Beach Music Festival at Hoppers 7-1 Fun Fourth, Heritage Day 7-3 Fun Third, Block Party Kick-Off 7-4 Fun Fourth, Independence Day   Parade and Street Festival 7-4 Fun Fourth, Fireworks at Grimsley (near downtown) Click on event for additional information   Fridays By The Fountain, every Friday at Center City Park with live entertainment from 11:45am to 1:15pm  Read more   HOPPER’s GAME SCHEDULE   . Shaggin Beach Festival on 6-30 Order season tickets online   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 Information provided by The Scene      LATEST NEWS (Continued)   Movie Night Returns for Summer 2007:  This year’s theme is Critter Flicks, bring your family and friends for an evening movie at Price Bryan Amphitheater on Davie Street (Festival Park). Activities run every Friday from June 15 thru August 10 and begin around 7pm, music at 7:30pm and movie at 8:30pm/dusk. This event is FREE. Friday June 15 is Charlotte’s Web with Piedmont Jazz Youth Orchestra. For complete schedule click here    NEW BUSINESS DOWNTOWN   Churchhill’s Flying Dog Brewery, beer tasting of five different beers and dinner by The Painted Plate, June 18 at 7:00pm, $35.00 ticket, event limited to 50 guests. ph: 275-6367  Churchill's   Fincastle’s has late night window open with a late night menu, get the best late night burger in downtown! Fincastle's   Solaris invites you to come celebrate 4th Anniversary Party on Saturday, June 16.  Solaris   The following businesses are to OPEN soon, information soon forthcoming: Postal Heaven, Greene Street Furr-Bulos Pet Boutique, S. Elm St Downtown Hounds, Church Court 99 blocks, E. Market Street ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT   GDOT, The City of Greensboro and DGI would like to inform you of the following:   - No information at this time.    For active permits and lane closures click here.
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