GET TO THE HEART OF IT ALL...  ­ eDowntown Update   June 1, 2006
LATEST NEWS   First Friday Art Hop: Enjoy this Friday evening June 2 downtown, visit eight local galleries, see special exhibits, refreshments, meet the artists, hear live music and watch artist demonstrations.  The event is held on the first Friday of each month from 6-9pm. For more details contact TwoArtChicks, 609 S. Elm Street, Ph: (336) 273-9885 http://www.twoartchicks.com   Bands in the Stand: The Greensboro Grasshoppers are hosting a concert series to run from April through October featuring local, regional and national acts.  Shows are the second Friday of every month thru October 13th. June 9th features band from Raleigh, Appetite for Destruction, The Ultimate Guns ‘N Roses Tribute.  Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at Hoppers box office.  Open to all ages, gate opens Fri@5pm. http://www.gsohoppers.com/fanzone/   Inferno: Downtown’s newest nightclub is slated to open Friday, June 9th at The Kress Terrace, 212 South Elm Street, lower level.  Hours Fri and Sat’s 8pm-2:30am Ph: 333-9100   Rum Runners:  Downtown’s newest entertainment venue, world famous dueling piano bar and grill is anticipated to open the June 14th  at The Kress Terrace located at 212 South Elm Street main level.  Great food, interactive entertainment, and fun for everyone with drink specials nightly.     http://www.rumrunnersusa.com   DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL IS HOT   URBAN LIVING living is thriving in Greensboro with 600 plus townhomes, condos, apartments planned for downtown.  Downtown can not build fast enough for the demand for urban residential living. See the following new developments and links.   o 220 W. Market Street (shown above) o 411 W. Washington – SOLD OUT o Arbor House Condos o Bellemeade Condos – 600 block o Bellemeade Village o Bellemeade Village – Brandt Building o Center Pointe condos o Southside – MacAdoo’s Townhomes o Southside – Arlington Street Lofts o Southside – New Orleans Townhome o Smothers Place Lofts o Vick Commons o For additional 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.  Email: deborah.curran@downtowngreensboro.net   Helpful steps for hosting event downtown:   ·    If you would like to host an event on downtown streets, sidewalks, or in a City facility, please contact the City of Greensboro’s Special Events Manager at the following link for a permit application and additional information http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Departments/Executive/events   ·    To host an event in a private facility or on private property, contact the facility manager or property owner direct.    ·    Center City Park rental information is not yet available.   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   Beach Music CANCELLED for 6-1-06 6-1 TASTE 2006 Marriot Downtown 6-1 Beach Music CANCELLED 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 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)   Triad Stage: Preview performance of The Matchmaker, a romantic farce-American style, starts up June 11, 13, and 14. Be a part of the process for this “preview performance”; your response guides the actors, directors and designers as they prepare for opening night.  Play to runs from June 11 thru July 9th.  Preview-$12.00 Ph: (336) 272-0160. www.triadstage.org   Don't Miss GMA's Center City AM Briefing: Betty Cone with Grassroots Productions will discuss upcoming Fun Fourth celebration and other Grassroots projects.  Tuesday, June 6 7:45-9:00am at Greensboro Merchants Association, 225 Commerce Place. "Register Now" http://www.ggma.com   Photo Contest Winners: Winning photos from Our Downtown In Focus can be viewed on our website next week.   ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT   June 1 Release: Greene Street CLOSED at the McGee Street anticipated from 6/3 thru 6/7, please use alternative routes.  For additional information and the City of Greensboro’s GDOT press release dated June 1, 2006 <click here>   Who has the right of way? Greene Street roundabout at the corner of McGee Street and Greene Street will be ready soon.  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.  <click here> or  Street Closings
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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