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"Greensboro-Then & Now" Performance, Spring & Fall 2008
Various locations. Call 336-540-8882 or visit www.cyrusartproduction.com for more information.
Coffee Cup Collaborative Public Art Installation, Spring 2008
Various locations. Call 336-373-4678, 336-274-9199 or visit www.coffeecupcollaborative.com for more information.
MAY
Westerwood Neighborhood History & Architecture Walking Tour. Wednesday, May 7, 7 PM
Walk begins at Double Oaks Bed & Breakfast, 204 N. Mendenhall St. Parking: First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave. Call 336-202-1108 for more information.
Woodbriar Estates Association Bicentennial Celebration. Saturday, May 10, 1-6 PM
Heritage Greens Senior Living and surrounding area on Meadowood Street Outdoor Block Party. Saturday, May 10, 5PM
"Periphery" - The world premiere of an original play by NC playwright, Ed Simpson, that focuses on the historic events surrounding the Woolworth's Sit-In, presented by the Community Theatre of Greensboro. Wednesday, May 14-Saturday, May 17, 8 PM and Sunday, May 18, 2 PM
Greensboro Historical Museum. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and FREE admission for all students and children. Call 336-333-SHOW(7469) of visit www.ctsgo.org for more information.
Viewing Glass, a film by Meredith Gillespie, Lee Narby, and Michael Frierson. Premiere: Wednesday, May 14, 6PM.
A viewing glass is a filter through which a cinematographer views a scene to identify contrast range. Capturing the cinematic rhythm of Greensboro's past and present, the filmakers' project uses archival shots from the Waters film and footage from the present day. Gillespie and Narby are students in the Broadcasting Cinema program at UNCG where Frierson is an associate professor.
Viewing Glass will be shown in the Green Hill Center Gallery. The showing is free and open to the public. The film will be screened regularly for the remainder of the exhibition.
Downtown Greensboro Walking Tour, Wednesday, May 14, 7PM
Meet at the Green Bean, 341 South Elm Street.
Visit with the Express Clydesdales. Friday, May 16, 10 AM-2 PM
Abbotswood at Irving Park (3504 Flint St.). Call 336-420-9736 for more information.
"NC Storyfest: Ghost Stories with David Holt and Friends." Friday, May 16, 5-8:30 PM
Festival Park (Davie Street) Downtown Greensboro. $5 per person or $20 per family. Call 336-373-3617 or visit www.ncstoryfest.org for more information.
Guided Tour of Old Presbyterian Cemetery. Saturday, May 17, Sunday, May 18, Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 1-5 PM
Located behind the Greensboro Historical Museum. Donations accepted. Call 336-375-0600 for more information.
Open House of the Sternberger Artist Center. Saturday, May 17
Sternberger Artists Center. FREE. Call 336-288-3889 for more information.
Oak Grove Community Scrapbook. Saturday, May 17
Mount Zion and East White Oak Neighborhoods present: "Tell Your Story." Saturday, May 17, 12 PM
East White Oak Community Center.
"NC Storyfest: Featuring Greensboro Stories." Saturday, May 17, 1-6:30 PM
Festival Park (Davie Street) and Downtown Greensboro Cultural District. FREE. Call 336-373-3617 or visit www.ncstoryfest.org for more information.
Aycock Neighborhood Events and Archaeological Dig. Saturday, May 17
Sternberger Park, corner of Fifth Ave. and Dewey St. Visit www.historicaycock.org for more information.
Beverly McIver at the Green Hill Center for NC Art. Sunday, May 18, 3PM-5PM.
Artist Beverly McIver will discuss her work and childhood in Greensboro. The talk will be followed by a reception, and light refreshments will be served.
Guiding Light Ministries presents Greensboro's Bicentennial Wax Museum, Sunday, May 18, 3 - 6PM
913 Bluford Street. $5. Call 294-5014 for more information.
Wedgewood Neighborhood Bicentennial Family Celebration. Sunday, May 18th, 5-8PM
Hobbs Place Cul-de-sac. Families with last name A-J: bring salad or appetizer. Families with last name L-R: bring side dish. Families with last name S-Z: bring dessert. RSVP by May 15th to Laura Green at 854-4662 or rmllelspgr@aol.com.
Aycock Walking Tour. Wednesday, May 21, 7 PM
Begins at Aycock Middle School.
Photographic Expressions: People and Places--Exhibition of photographs by Dr. Edward Ford and Otis L. Hairston, Jr., Friday, May 23-Saturday, August 2
H.C. Taylor Art Gallery, NC A&T State University - James B. Dudley Building. FREE. Call 336-334-3209 for more information.
Greensboro Scottish Country Dance Society 1808 Ball in Celebration of the Greensboro Bicentennial and the birthday of Dolly Madison, Saturday, May 24 7:30 PM
Social Hall of Temple Emanuel. Admission for dancer (experienced in Scottish Country dance) is $15, while spectators pay $5. Visit www.gsoscds.org for more information.
Guilford Hills Picnic Celebration. Monday, May 26, 12 PM
Guilford Hills Park
James Barnhill at the Green Hill Center for NC Art. Wednesday, May 28, 12:30PM-1:30PM.
Sculptor James Barnhill will lead a lunchtime discussion of his work commemorating the Greensboro Four and his work on the General Greene memorial commissioned by the Greensboro Bicentennial Committee. Bring a lunch and enjoy the talk.
College Hill Walking Tour. Wednesday, May 28, 7 PM
Begins at Tate Street Coffee.
POPS Paints Greensboro. Saturday, May 31 9 AM-1 PM
Tanger Family Bicentennial Gardens. FREE. Call 336-286-1054 for more information.
Glenwood Multi-Cultural Festival. Saturday, May 31, 11 AM-5 PM
Grove Street and Glenwood Avenue
18th Century English Country Dance Performance. Saturday, May 31, 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor's Center. FREE. Call 336-288-1776 for more information.
Beryl's Love Dance Presents: "Dancing Under the Stars." Saturday, May 31, 7 PM
Dana Auditorium Guilford College. $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Call 336-854-5422 for more information.
JUNE
Photographic Expressions: People and Places--Exhibition of photographs by Dr. Edward Ford and Otis L. Hairston, Jr., Friday, May 23-Saturday, August 2
H.C. Taylor Art Gallery, NC A&T State University-James B. Dudley Building. FREE. Call 336-334-3209 for more information.
Caldwell Historic Park Archeological Survey. June - August
David Caldwell Historic Park. FREE. Volunteer opportunities. Call 336-286-8565 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov for more information.
Natural Science Center's "Web Weavers and Whale Tales: A Festival of Science and Stories." June 7, 10AM-4PM
$2 OFF Admission. Call 336-288-3769 or visit www.natsci.org for more information.
Harris/Mintz School of Dance Arts, Inc. presents: "Hats off to Greensboro."
Saturday, June 14, 7 PM and Sunday, June 15, 3 PM
Carolina Theatre. $10. Call 336-379-7189 or visit www.harrismintzdance.com for more information.
Fun Fourth Freedom Run & Walk (10K & 2M). Saturday, June 28, 8 AM
Marriott Downtown, 304 N. Greene St. Registration FREE for participants. Call 336-274-4595 or visit www.aroundthepiedmont.com/gofestivals for more information.
Heritage Day at Blandwood Mansion. Sunday, June 29, 1-6 PM
447 W. Washington, Greensboro. FREE. Bluegrass, Americana and Folk Music on the Back Porch. Free tours of Blanwood Mansion, Revolutionary War Re-enactors on the front lawn. Call 336-274-4594 or visit www.aroundthepiedmonttriad.com/gsofestivals for more information.
Natural Science Center's "Web Weavers and Whale Tales: A Festival of Science and Stories," June 7 10AM - 4PM
$2 OFF Admission. Call 336-288-3769 or visit www.natsci.org.
JULY
Photographic Expressions: People and Places—Exhibition of photographs by Dr. Edward Ford and Otis L. Hairston, Jr., Friday, May 23-Saturday, August 2
H.C. Taylor Art Gallery, NC A&T State University - James B. Dudley Building. FREE. Call 336-334-3209 for more information.
Caldwell Historic Park Archaeological Survey. June-August
David Caldwell Historic Park. FREE. Volunteer opportunities. Call 336-286-8565 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov for more information.
Fun Third Block Party, Youth Plaza. Thursday, July 3 8 PM-12:30 AM
Corner of Summit, Lindsay & Church Streets, Greensboro. $10. Call 336-274-4595 or visit www.aroundthepiedmonttriad.com/gsofestivals for more information.
Fun Fourth Parade and Street Festival. Friday, July 4, 9:30 AM-6 PM
Downtown Greensboro Cultural District. FREE. Call 336-274-4595 or visit www.aroundthepiedmonttriad.com/gsofestivals for more information.
News & Record POPS Concert and Fireworks Spectacular at Jamieson Stadium. Friday, July 4, 7:30-10 PM
Grimsley High School, 801 Westover Terrace, Greensboro. FREE. Call 336-274-4595 or visit www.aroundthepiedmonttriad.com/gsofestivals for more information.
AUGUST
Photographic Expressions: People and Places--Exhibition of photographs by Dr. Edward Ford and Otis L. Hairston, Jr., Friday, May 23-Saturday, August 2
H.C. Taylor Art Gallery, NC A&T State University - James B. Dudley Building. FREE. Call 336-334-3209 for more information.
Caldwell Historic Park Archaeological Survey. June-August
David Caldwell Historic Park. FREE. Volunteer opportunities. Call 336-286-8565 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov for more information.
Destination Greensboro: A Music Oasis. Friday, August 8, 9-11 PM
Proximity Hotel. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Space is limited. Call 336-613-8811 or visit the Global Crest Music website at www.glocrest.com for more information.
Bicentennial Retrospect: Six Decades of Creative Thinking by Eva Hamlin Miller. Sunday, August 24-Friday, October 3
African American Atelier. FREE. Call 336-333-6885 or visit www.africanamericananatelier.org for more information.
SEPTEMBER
Bicentennial Retrospect: Six Decades of Creative Thinking by Eva Hamlin Miller. Sunday, August 24-Friday, October 3
African American Atelier. FREE. Call 336-333-6885 or visit www.africanamericananatelier.org for more information.
"Greensboro: Same Place. Different Times" exhibition celebrating Greensboro art and artists. Exhibit dates: Saturday, September 6-Saturday, November 1. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5:30-8:30 PM
Gallery 115. 115 Pamona Dr., FREE. Call 336-856-0815 for more information.
2nd Annual Black & White Ball. Saturday, September 13, 7:30 PM-Midnight
Grandover Resort Hotel. $150 per person. An evening of dancing, dining and musical entertainment. Call 336-274-9199 for more information.
POPS Paints Greensboro. Saturday, September 27, 9 AM-1 PM
Blanwood Mansion. FREE. Call 336-286-1054 for more information.
OCTOBER
Bicentennial Retrospect: Six Decades of Creative Thinking by Eva Hamlin Miller. Sunday, August 24-Friday, October 3
African American Atelier. FREE. Call 336-333-6885 or visit www.africanamericananatelier.org for more information.
"Greensboro: Same Place. Different Times" exhibition celebrating Greensboro art and artists. Exhibit dates: Saturday, September 6-Saturday, November 1. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5:30-8:30 PM
Gallery 115. 115 Pamona Dr., FREE. Call 336-856-0815 for more information.
Explore!Greensboro, Saturday 0ctober 18 and Sunday October 19
Preservation Greensboro Inc. Call 336-272-5003 or visit www.preservationgreensboro.org.
POPS Paints Greensboro. Friday, October 3, 9 AM-1 PM
Winter Light Gallery. FREE. Call 336-286-1054 for more information.
UNCG Celebrates Greensboro's Bicentennial. Sunday, October 12
A literary and music event sponsored by UNC Greensboro's Center for Creative Writing in the Arts School of Music Auditorium, UNCG. FREE. Call 336-334-3557 for more information.
Explore!Greensboro. Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19
Preservation Greensboro Inc. Call 336-272-5003 or visit www.preservationgreensboro.org for more information.
NOVEMBER
"Greensboro: Same Place. Different Times" exhibition celebrating Greensboro art and artists. Exhibit dates: Saturday, September 6-Saturday, November 1. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5:30-8:30 PM
Gallery 115. 115 Pamona Dr., FREE. Call 336-856-0815 for more information.
Twenty-sixth Annual Ecumenical Celebration of Thanksgiving. Sunday, November 23, 4PM
Dana Auditorium on the Guilford College Campus. FREE.
DECEMBER
Sunset Hills Neighborhood: Caroling and Walking Tour of Lighted Balls. Sunday, December 21, 7 PM