It's a new month—time for another
First Friday, a downtown Greensboro tradition featuring live music,
art happenings, and special events. The current forecast for this
coming Friday evening is low 70s, with a possibly of isolated showers
later (after 8pm). Looks like great temperatures for walking around;
maybe have a light jacket handy. If things get wet, you can always
pop into one of the many venues that are set on entertaining you for
the evening!
This month's events and locations:
Aspen Boutique – 227 S. Elm
Street (across from Triad Stage) will be featuring beach-scene
necklaces handmade by Huntersville, NC artist Rosa Muro, and singer
and guitarist Ben Singer will be at the boutique playing live. Come
sip some wine, listen, and browse, and while you're there, ask about
the upcoming yoga class on Saturday, June 15th . https://www.facebook.com/AspenGSO/
beerthirty Crafts on Tap – 505
N. Greene Street (between Smith and Paisley) – will feature live
music from 7pm-10pm by Bruce Drake and Brooke Johnson, known as Starstruck Acoustic Duo. They are a local band who play all over the Triad and perform hits from Tom Petty, Pink, Adele, Little Big Town, The Outfield, Kelly Clarkson, Fleetwood Mac and many more! Also the bottle cap artwork of house artist Mike Valle of ReCaps will be on display and for sale, as well as pieces by local artists Laurie Mendenhall and Helen Palmenteri. https://www.facebook.com/beerthirtygso/
Center for Visual Arts (CVA)
–200 N. Davie Street will hold its annual 100 for 100 fundraiser
from 6-9pm. This year, CVA's annual
art fundraiser will feature one-of-a-kind artworks created by notable
local artists Hillary Clement, John Gall, Cindy Hawkes, Jack
Stratton, Jasmine Best, Krystal Hart, Nancy Radtke, Amy Gordon, and
many others. Every piece is 10"x10" and costs only $100.
The event is free to attend and will feature special entertainment by
dancers, the Moving Canvas interactive art display, and more.
Elsewhere – 606 S. Elm Street
(near intersection with Lewis St) – It's Pride month, and Elsewhere
is hosting a celebration of Pride and the 50th anniversary
of Stonewall. The Living Museum will showcase and screen selected
works by past LGBTQIA+ residents. Suggested admission $5.
GreenHill Gallery – 200 N.
Davie Street (in the Greensboro Cultural Center, across from CVA,
above) Walk-through
tour of “Bliss”, Kristen Baumlier-Faber’s installation on
salty, sweet and fatty foods, from 6:00-6:30pm, live music by
classically trained guitarist, Stephanie Arcos, from 6:30-7:30, and
at 7:30, Art Alliance instructors will share about their
mini-exhibition "Influence," on view in GreenHill's shop.
Suggested donation for entry. Cash bar available. More info at
www.GreenHillNC.org/SWEET
Greensboro
Children's Museum - (across from the Main Library) -
Climb on XXL Neptune Climbers, build forts in Imagination Station
and more at the Greensboro Children's Museum for just $3 per person
from 5:00- 8:00pm. Kona Ice of Greensboro will be at the Museum
selling sweet treats!
Greensboro
Downtown Yoga - 219
Summit Avenue (between E Lindsay and N Church, next to former
location of the Flat Iron) will host a First
Friday Fundraiser to benefit Jan's Animal Rescue! Brittany Carty will
lead this fun and relaxing Friday evening yoga class for beginners
and seasoned yogis alike. To get a spot in the class, you can donate
ANY amount you choose; all proceeds will go to Jan's Animal Rescue in
Greensboro! Jan's Animal Rescue "helps dogs and cats go from
life-threatening situations to a loving home" in the Greensboro
area. https://www.jansanimalrescue.org/
Oscar
Oglethorpe - 226 S. Elm Street (next to Triad Stage and across
from Aspen, above) will partner with Reconsidered Goods to host a fun
and free DIY workshop for all ages. Participate from 5pm-8pm on First
Friday to learn how to make super cute felt succulents, either to
take home or to become part of a permanent display in the store.
Materials as well as snacks and drinks will be provided; just bring
your creativity!
Preyer
Brewing - 600 Battleground Avenue (next to Crafted: The Art of
Street Food and across from Deep Roots Market) will host First Friday
Jazz, featuring Wally West, Kevin Timmons, and Will "MoBetta"
Ledbetter. In addition, Western Guilford High School Jazz Ensemble
will be having a CD release party! They'll have CDs for sale as a
fundraising effort for the music program at WGHS, and musicians from
the WGHS Stinger Jazz Ensemble will be performing in several small
configurations during the evening. Admission is free.
Downtown
Greensboro is happening, and even moreso on First Fridays, so bring
your family and friends for a fun-filled evening of food, spirits,
creativity, and entertainment this Friday, June 7th!
You can also find What's Good in Greensbroro? on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Whats-Good-in-Greensboro-848569635208317/ . See you there!
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