GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL... ­ eDowntown Update June 8, 2006

 

LATEST NEWS

 

Rum Runners:  Is now OPEN. Tropical themed restaurant and dueling piano bar at 212 S. Elm main level. http://www.rumrunnersusa.com

 

SINGLE WOMEN Needed: To audition for the ABC TV show The Bachelor at Much restaurant, 113 S. Elm Street on Saturday June 10th from 9-11pm at Much, and 11pm-1am at Red Room above NClub. No phone calls please.

 

Did you know owner of Much, Heaven and NClub, Joey Medaloni was one of the top two finalists candidate for The Bachelor?

 

Member appreciation night this Friday June 9th for Much, NClub and Heaven featuring rock star Vanilla Ice read more

 

Tin Rooster:  Welcome design consultants to Southside who are all about a little piece of heaven right in your own home.  Three professional consultants, Lowell Bridger, Martha Forrest, and Rachel Barger Warren can create the right look for you whether it’s house fluffing using your own furnishings to a complete turn key decorating job.  Visit website for more info http://thetinrooster.us

 

TEN FUN THINGS TO DO

DOWNTOWN FOR LESS THAN $10

1

Beach Music attend beach music concert on Thursdays thru 6/29 for $5.00, proceeds benefit NC Children’s Home Society. link

2

Discover Public Art  Find ten sculptures that are placed temporarily within downtown district.   Project by Center for Visual Artists this NC Outdoor Sculpture.  If you want to make easy, pick up guided map at Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie St. link

3

Historical Museum at 130 N. Summit Avenue. FREE, donations accepted. link Cultural Arts Center the Ralph Clay Price Gallery located at 200 N. Davie Street features NC artists. Donation fee accepted. link

4

ArtQuest for $5 you can create your own art masterpiece, great fun for youngsters and young at heart.  Located at Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie Street. link

5

Children’s Museum Friday night specials from 5-8pm for $2, adults $6 at 220 N. Church Street. link

6

Walking Tour – Take a self guided walking tour of downtown. Pick up audio headset from Carolina Theatre Box office for 90 minute narrated tour featuring 20 historical downtown sites. MP3 rentals for $5 and good for 24 hours. link

7

Hoppers enjoy ballgame at First Horizon Park, seats on grassy bank lawn and Grandstand bar are just $6.00. Under 12 and over 65 years of age, $2.00 off admission. link

8

Central Library visit 219 N. Church Street and check out a book or two for some good summer reading. link 

9

Depot visit the J. Douglas Galyon Depot on E. Washington Street and marvel at the recent renovations. Maybe plan a vacation trip on Amtrak. link

10

Stroll Downtown and venture streets and inside retail stores along Elm Street and Market Street, it cost nothing to look, but once inside we’re sure you’re going to want to buy something! link for map

 

DOWNTOWN PROPERTY LISTINGS

 

·    URBAN LIVING for residential listings <click here>.

 

·    For COMMERCIAL listings <click here>

 

Downtown residential and commercial listings within the Central Business District are currently 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

  Freedom Walk & Run, July 1

 

Beach Music moved to Empire Rm 6-8

6-8

Beach Music The Band of Oz

6-9

Bands in the Stands

6-15

Beach Music The Catalinas

6-22

Beach Music The Waller Family

6-29

Beach Music The  Embers

7-1

Fun Fourth, Road Race (above)

7-2

Fun Fourth, Heritage Day

7-3

Fun Fourth, Block Party

7-4

Fun Fourth, Parade & St. Fest

7-4

Fun Fourth, Concert & Fireworks

 

HOPPER's GAME SCHEDULE

 

 

 

 

The GSO Grasshoppers are bringing in record crowds for 2006 season.

Thirsty Thursday's Firework Friday-select days ∙ Saturday Family Fun Surprises

Order 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

 

 

LATEST NEWS (Continued)

 

Photo Contest Winners:  View winning photos from DGI’s Your Downtown in Focus  <click here>

 

Foosball Tournament:  Thursday, June 15th at the Flying Anvil. $3 entry fee, $100 prize. Free to spectators. <click here>  

 

Monday June 12th at Central Library:  Drop by the rotunda and listen as volunteers read from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, to remember and honor Anne Frank’s birthday on June 12, 1929.  This book was selected for the City’s One City, One Book selection. Hours: 10-9pm at 219 N. Church Street

 

Freedom Run and Walk:  Would you like to honor someone in the military or veteran?  As part of the Fun Fourth celebration you can do just that.  On Saturday, July 1st in the 2006 Freedom Run & Walk. All proceeds will go toward purchasing phone cards for our troops overseas. Early registration by 6-17, register online or contact (336) 274-4595.

 

Let your voice be heard: Attend a Downtown Development Advisory Committee meeting.  The next meeting is slated for Tuesday June 13th at 9:00am at City’s MMOB plaza level to hear more and give your input about Comprehensive Parking Study for downtown. 

 

ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT

 

Who has the right of way? Do you know what to do when you approach a roundabout? If you are a driver or pedestrian, be prepared and see GDOT’s  Getting Around the Roundabout.  link

 

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.

 

NOTE:  Not all events may be listed on this email. Inclusion should not be construed as a recommendation, but merely as a guide.  Events may be subject to change.  If you would like event to be considered for listing, please contact deborah.curran@downtowngreensboro.net

 

 

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