Free Comic Book Day, the highly anticipated annual event connecting comic book fans with independent and locally owned comic book stores, is Saturday, May 5th this year. What better way to enjoy the festivities than in the city that has been officially nicknamed by the Greensboro City Council, “Comic Book City, USA?” Be sure to get…Read more
Congratulations to Dame’s Chicken and Waffles! The restaurant was named one of the ‘Best Waffles in the Country’ by Food Network, writing: “Damien ‘Dame’ Moore and Randy Wadsworth may humbly use the tagline “Almost World Famous” to describe their fried chicken and waffles, but the crowd that gathers outside Dame’s three outposts proves that the…Read more
How much do you know about the historic Greensboro Symphony? The roots of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra extend back to the 1920’s when a group of musicians at Woman’s College (now UNCG) banded together with one common goal: to great an Orchestra. The Orchestra was formally organized as a group in 1939, financially sustained by…Read more
Already in the Christmas spirit? Begin your Holiday celebration at the Blandwood Mansion! Explore Blandwood to learn about evolving mid-nineteenth century holiday traditions. The mansion is fully decorated in local and period greenery, as if prepared for a grand Christmas Ball! The Early Victorian Period in Greensboro was one of growth and change, as new educational…Read more
Join Dorothy for her 23rd annual Triad journey over the rainbow and down the Yellow Brick Road where she’ll meet munchkins, witches, a clever Scarecrow, a sentimental Tinman, a cowardly lion with great potential, and a wizard who’s not all he seems to be. Laugh with the Ozians, cower at the appearances of the Wicked Witch…Read more
The Craftsmen’s Classic is coming to town this Thanksgiving weekend! The Craftsmen’s Classic was founded 43 years ago by the Gilmore family of Greensboro, NC. Clyde Gilmore, a jewelry maker, wanted to create a “family” of artists and craftsmen, nationwide, that could stage indoor festivals showcasing their original works, and interact one-on-one with the public.…Read more
