GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL...­ eDowntown Update   Sept. 28, 2006
LATEST NEWS   Report to the Community:  Downtown Greensboro Inc. presented our Report to the Community on Thursday September 21 at The Empire Room.  President Ray Gibbs gave an overview of downtown’s progress, upcoming projects and what to expect in the upcoming year.  Keynote speaker Ari Maron with MRN Ltd. of Cleveland, Ohio gave his success story on public/private partners for urban districts unique to the market.   Downtown Greensboro Inc. is very proud to announce the recipients of the 2006 awards:   Mike Bumpass (and wife Roseanne) 2006 Ed Kitchen Downtown Leadership Award   Mike Bumpass, President/CEO of Greensboro Merchants Association (GMA) and FirstPoint has played a key role in downtown advocacy and leadership, and has partnered with DGI since its inception in 1996.   Roy Carroll (and wife Vanessa) 2006 Downtown Person of the Year Award   Mr. Carroll with Carroll Investment Properties has been dedicated, diligent and instrumental with plans to turn a 16 yr. old vacant building into downtown’s first residential high rise.   The PowerPoint presentation and the quarterly newsletter for the annual Report will soon be available on our website.   Downtown DIRECTORY and Interactive MAP   Downtown Greensboro Inc. has a NEW and IMPROVED directory and interactive mapping system on our website to include ALL downtown businesses within the Business Improvement District.  Check it out!  Click on the following links. Restaurants & Dining Hotel & Lodging Arts & Entertainment Retail & Accessories Services Downtown Residential and Commercial Attractions Parking & Transportation This listing a FREE courtesy service to the BID District merchants, businesses, and property owners.  We are currently in the process of updating information daily; acquire photos, up to 40-word text description of business, phone no., business hours and website links.  DGI will be mailing an informational handout within the next few weeks also seeking this data information. ·        Note: A business can option for additional ‘enhanced features’ at a nominal introduction cost, if interested, please contact Sherry Adams or look for information in upcoming mailing. If we missed your business, please contact us at deborah.curran@downtowngreensboro.net   DOWNTOWN PROPERTY LISTINGS    Façade rendering, 310 E. Sycamore Street   ·    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.   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.	UPCOMING EVENTS   Trees and shrubs are going in the park Center City Park’s Grand Opening DELAYED – STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO   10-6 First Friday Art Hop 10-8 Crop Walk, First Horizon Stadium 10-13 Bands in the Stands, Bluegrass 10-28 Goulash Festival Park TBA Center City Park Ribbon Cutting TBA Center City Park All Day Fun TBA Center City Park Sun Eve In Pk TBA Center City Park Midday Fun 12-1 Festival of Lights 6-9pm 12-2 Jaycees Holiday Parade    HOPPER's GAME SCHEDULE     The staff at the Greensboro Grasshopper’s would like to THANK all the Hopper’s fans for a great 2006 season!     Join the Hoppin FUN for the 2007 Season!   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)   New businesses that recently opened downtown:   ·    The Press, A Wine Café – is OPEN, at 301 MLK Jr. Drive, Southside ·    Bar Fry – OPENS for lunch this Friday 9-29, 219 S. Elm Street ·    Calhoun’s Specialty Brew – is OPEN, serving tea, coffee and beer, on 113 W. McGee Street   Center City Park Update:  Trees, shrubs, cobblestone, brick and granite are being installed in Center City Park.  However, the grand opening celebrations have been postponed due to unexpected delays. Please stay tuned for updates or visit website http://www.centercitypark.org/   ·          October 15, Sunday Music in the Park with Allison King Band has been cancelled.    Apron Chronicles: Mack and Mack is proud to be associated with Team Apron and will host a signing by EllynAnne Geisel, author of The Apron Book on Sunday, October 1 from, 5-7pm with a wine and cheese reception.  For additional information visit www.teamapron.com   Greensboro Visions 2006: TwoArtChicks is hosting an annual locally juried fine arts competition from now thru October 6, 2006 featuring area artists depicting buildings and structures in Greensboro.  TwoArtchicks 7-year anniversary is Sept. 29, 2006. For additional information see www.twoartchicks.com   Spotlight on Fashion 2006: A grand fashion show hosted by DJ Polo and Delyte of 102 Jamz at the Empire Room, 203 S. Elm Street on Friday, October 6, 2006. Mack and Mack clothing, Fubu, COOG, and more to be presented. Tickets available at Mack and Mack downtown and various locations visit www.spotlight2006.com   Solid Waste Collection going to six days at week within the Central Business District beginning Monday, October 2. For guidelines on what is acceptable and what isn’t and for more information on the times to put your trash out click here.   Greene Street Streetscape Dedication:  Please join the City of Greensboro and GDOT as they tour the completed streetscape project and hold an official ribbon cutting on Friday, September 29, 2006 from 5-6pm to start at Phil G. McDonald Plaza, City Hall with reception to follow at the Carolina Theatre. RSVP at 373-4368.   ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT   DGI, GDOT and the City of Greensboro would like to inform you of the following:   GREENE Street Parking Deck Users:  Work may be performed on the parking deck stairwell and lobby over the weekend with cleanup on Monday.    EDGEWORTH Street:  Edgeworth Street between Smith Street and Battleground Avenue roadways will be partially closed. Open for normal use within six weeks.
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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