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posted on May 9, 2016 by C L

10 Things you probably didn’t know about Greensboro. The Barn Dinner Theatre is the oldest continuously running dinner theater in the United States.  It was opened in 1964 and is the last of the original Barn Dinner Theatres. While working in Greensboro, Lunsford /Richardson developed a number of home remedies under the name “Vicks,” including…Read more

LeBauer Park Scheduled to Open Summer 2016

posted on May 3, 2016 by C L

LeBauer Park is Greensboro’s newest family destination – schedule to open in early summer 2016 – will feature attractions for people of all ages, including performances, play areas, a dog park, outdoor “reading rooms” gardens and much more!  A monumental aerial sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Janet Echelman will anchor the park.  This “must” see”…Read more

Metro Madness

posted on February 29, 2016 by C L

In homage to college basketball craziness, we’ve created special brackets to let you select the most important of a great city – Greensboro, NC. Vote via the Metro Madness website, and you will be entered for a chance to win weekly prizes and the Grand Prize of an exciting three-day, two-night getaway to discover Greensboro,…Read more

Calling all Bluegrass Lovers

posted on August 10, 2015 by C L

Come out to celebrate bluegrass and country roots at the 2nd American Roots Bluegrass Festival August 28th-29th. This year, the festival will be held at The Groome Inn on Groometown Road here in Greensboro! Last year, the first ever American Roots Bluegrass Festival took place in Thomasville, NC. This year, the event is going to…Read more

Celebrating Travel in Greensboro, NC

posted on April 8, 2015 by C L

Going on an adventure. Relaxing. Meeting new business partners. Learning. Supporting local business and jobs. These are just a few examples of what travel means to people and to the communities. This year, to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May 2 – 10, our industry is underscoring how travel affects us all with…Read more

Downtown Greensboro Christmas

Holiday Fun in Greensboro

posted on December 1, 2020 by Amy Scott

**Note that at time of publication COVID-19 is still affecting operations of businesses, please review and plan ahead.*** Celebrate the Season in Greensboro Christmas cheer is in full effect in Greensboro. See Christmas Lights, Christmas Trees, and of course, Santa this season. Don’t get wrapped up in doing the most this December – instead, find…Read more

The Great Greensboro Coliseum

posted on March 22, 2018 by Amy Scott

The Greensboro Coliseum Complex  The Greensboro Coliseum is one of many reasons to visit Greensboro. Home of over 1,000 events a year. This complex is a great stop on your next visit to Greensboro. Quick Facts  Founded in 1959Seats 22,000 in one venueThe most attended event Phish 23,642, 3/1/03It’s currently the 2nd largest indoor coliseum in…Read more

Celebrate New Year’s in Greensboro

posted on December 23, 2017 by Amy Scott

Welcome 2018Ring in 2018 with these fun events happening around Greensboro we’ve got a little something for everyone. From Live Music to Parties and Family Fun. Ring in with Live Music NYE Bash with Journey Tribute Band Trial By Fire and James Vincent Carol Cone Denim Entertainment Center 336-378-9646 Tickets Website Facebook  NYE Party with House…Read more

Learn about the Greensboro Symphony!

posted on November 20, 2017 by Greensboro CVB

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