The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro invites Star Wars fans to a special May the 4th celebration, bringing the magic of the galaxy far, far away to the local community. This action-packed event will take place on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST featuring an exclusive screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Guests can immerse themselves in the Star Wars universe with themed activities and fun-filled entertainment. Highlights of the event include:
The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro has been a staple of the community, offering films of all different genres and engaging events for all. This May the 4th event continues the tradition of celebrating cinema and pop culture in an interactive and memorable way. Alexandra Arpajian, Executive Director for the Carolina Theatre states, "We are thrilled to bring the Star Wars fandom together for this one-of-a-kind experience. We had our community vote on which movie they wanted to see, and Rogue One was the people’s choice. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the saga for the first time, this event will offer something special for everyone!"
Tickets are $8 for Rogue One and are available now in our box office or online at carolinatheatre.com. Don’t miss this chance to experience the Star Wars universe like never before!
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Greensboro, NC 27401
The City is exploring ways to improve transportation options within mostly the downtown area bounded by Bragg Street, Murrow Boulevard, Fisher Avenue and the future A&Y Greenway. We will also be looking at other roadways as part of this Downtown Transportation Study, including the Friendly Avenue and Market Street one-way pair and the intersection of Benjamin Parkway and Battleground Avenue.
We would like your help on identifying ways to improve walking, biking, driving and riding the bus in our study area, so please join myself and our project team by participating in a Stakeholder Workshop on:
Thursday, April 3, 2025
4 - 5 pm (drop in any time)
Greensboro Central Library, Nussbaum Room
219 N. Church Street
Drop in any time between 4-5pm to learn about the project and talk with our team. The workshop will be interactive, with informational stations that showcase the various transportation elements of the project This is your opportunity to review the information and provide feedback before the general public meeting at 5pm. Please RSVP your attendance to Karen Simon. If you are unable to attend at this time, please consider sending a representative in your place (please provide their name and email when you respond) or plan to attend the public meeting at 5pm. You can also read more about the project at Greensboro Downtown Transportation Study.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 3rd.
You're Invited!
April 3rd, 2025
The AI for Business event at UNCG invites you and your company to connect with industry experts, instructors, and students eager to explore AI’s impact on business. Hear from business innovators as they share their AI experiences and discuss its future across industries. A panel of thought leaders will cover current AI applications, implementation strategies, successes, challenges, and future trends, providing valuable insights into AI’s evolving role in business. The event will also feature presentations from finalists in the student AI competition.
Please share this invitation with as many colleagues as may be interested in attending. Early registration rates expire on March 21st.
"Be Our Guest" Season to Feature Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Outsiders, Hell’s Kitchen & more!
In partnership with Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts proudly announces the First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season. With a nod to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tanger Center welcomes the Triad to “Be Our Guest” for the new season that includes eight direct-from-New York productions, including the 2024 Tony Award winning Best Musical The Outsiders!
The First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season at Tanger Center includes:
*Broadway add-ons are currently only available to Broadway Season Seat Members for the 2025-26 season.
“After seeing the recent record-breaking season, we’re delighted to now bring eight shows to the Triad,” said Nick Scandalios, Chief Operating Officer of the Nederlander Organization. “It’s hard to believe we’re announcing our fifth season of bringing great live theatre to downtown Greensboro. We hope Triad patrons are as enchanted by this season as we have been by their support these last few years!”
Lynn Singleton, President of PFM, noted, “This fifth season lineup brings timeless stories and brilliant productions. The Triad community is truly in for a season of nostalgia and charm.”
“We are thrilled to bring our fifth Broadway season to Tanger Center and continue to build on four years of tremendous success,” said Scott Johnson, General Manager of Greensboro Complex and Tanger Center. “We are proud to have established Greensboro as one of the top touring Broadway markets in the country and look forward to reaching new heights with the eight spectacular productions that make up the First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season!”
“It is an honor for First Bank to be a part of such a dynamic series of Broadway shows this coming season,” said Adam Currie, President of First Bank. “When we decided to partner with the Tanger Center with the bold idea to help present Broadway to Greensboro, I don’t think any of us could have imagined what it would become. We are very proud to bring Broadway to Greensboro and the entire Triad region for our fourth straight season of art and unforgettable experiences.”
The following information outlines the purchasing process for the First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season at Tanger Center:
Please note that the on-sale dates for individual tickets to each show is to be announced. Season Seat Members will have first chance to guarantee their seats to all eight Broadway season shows, as well as “Beetlejuice,” “Les Misérables” and “Six.”
For show production photos and available B-Roll, click here.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Sept. 23-28, 2025
Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love.
This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz.
Beauty and the Beast is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.
The Wiz
Oct. 28 – Nov. 2, 2025
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Tribune proclaims The Wiz is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”
This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway — from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!
The Outsiders
Dec. 9-14, 2025
The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is The Outsiders.
Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by Justin Levine, choreography by Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman, and direction by Tony Award® winner Danya Taymor. Entertainment Weekly says, "It has the power to inspire an entire generation."
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”
Shucked
Jan. 27 – Feb. 1, 2026
Shucked is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.
Hell's Kitchen
Feb. 24 – Mar. 1, 2026
Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world.
How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you've never felt before – Hell's Kitchen, a new musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway.
Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s, Hell's Kitchen is a love story between a mother and daughter. It's about finding yourself, your purpose, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin.
Hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is, “thrilling from beginning to end – a rare must-see!" Hell's Kitchen is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, and the music of Alicia Keys.
The Sound of Music
Mar. 10-15, 2026
For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.
Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
Kimberly Akimbo
Apr. 21-26, 2026
A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including best musical. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone (Water for Elephants).
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush...and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
The Notebook: The Musical
June 2-7, 2026
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says The Notebook is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”
The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida), and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s “This Is Us”), and choreography by Katie Spelman.
Special Broadway Add-Ons
Beetlejuice
Sept. 2-7, 2025
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming back to the Triad by popular demand!
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “Screamingly good fun!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
Les Misérables
Jan. 7-11, 2026
Still the world's most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return to Greensboro.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Six
May 5-10, 2026
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the Six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
Six won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
The New York Times says Six “Totally rules!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails Six as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!"
The Six: Live on Opening Night Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.
About Tanger Center
A $94 million, state-of-the-art facility that has transformed downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts venue is home to touring Broadway productions, concerts, Guilford College’s Bryan Series, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performances, comedy shows and all types of family entertainment. Since its grand opening in 2021, the Tanger Center has hosted over 1.3 million guests. Presented with partners Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the First Bank Broadway Series is one of the nation’s top-selling one-week Broadway series with over 17,500 Season Seat Members. The 3,000-seat venue is managed by the staff of the Greensboro Complex. Visit TangerCenter.com for more information.
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Truist Point partners with minor league sports specialist Carousel Hospitality
New concessions and catering partner to debut this month
The High Point Downtown Stadium Foundation and Truist Point have partnered with Carousel Hospitality, LLC to handle all catering, concessions and food services at Truist Point for the 2025 season, including all High Point Rockers baseball games and Carolina Core FC soccer matches.
“We listened to our fans and are excited to partner with Carousel Hospitality,” said Pete Fisch, President of the High Point Downtown Stadium Foundation. “We wanted to find a food service partner that understands our priorities and is willing to work with our staff to meet the needs of all Rockers, Core and Truist Point fans. Our goals are in alignment as we look to maximize the fan experience at Truist Point. We look forward to a prosperous relationship with Carousel.”
The High Point Downtown Stadium Foundation is a registered 501c3 non-profit that operates Truist Point and manages the High Point Rockers.
Jon Danos, president and co-owner of Carousel Hospitality, is a veteran owner and operator of minor league baseball teams, having created Carousel with his partners based on that experience.
“We have a deep understanding of the personal and local connection between the Rockers and Core with the High Point community and the critical role that quality food, beverage, and services plays in the guest experience. We’re obsessive about it – just like our partner teams.”
Carousel will operate the food service program for the Rockers, the Carolina Core FC and Truist Point starting this month. Based in York, Pa., Carousel serves as a hospitality partner with four other Atlantic League baseball teams including the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Gastonia Ghost Peppers, Charleston Dirty Birds and York Revolution.
Brett Herman serves as Carousel’s regional director of operations and is overseeing the launch of the partnership with Truist Point. Herman has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of the food service industry and was most recently the general manager at Regency Furniture Stadium working with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
“Carousel’s model and approach inspires 100 percent alignment with our partner teams and venues,” said Herman. “We are all dedicated to delivering a fun, outstanding, family atmosphere each and every day and to ensure that every guest at Truist Point, whether in the seats or the suites, has a memorable experience.”
About High Point Baseball, Inc.
The High Point Rockers, operated by the non-profit High Point Baseball, play their home games at Truist Point, a state-of-the-art $36 million ballpark which serves as a catalyst to the rejuvenation of downtown High Point. The Rockers have reached the Atlantic League playoffs in three of four years after winning the South Division title in both halves of the 2023 season. The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League, has 10 clubs from New York to North Carolina. For more, visit HighPointRockers.com.
High Point Downtown Stadium Foundation Brand Statement
The High Point Downtown Stadium Foundation, a 501c3 exists for the public benefit, providing sports, entertainment and community events at Truist Point in Downtown High Point. The non-profit serves as the anchor of a larger development initiative including private development in the Downtown area. The Foundation operates Truist Point, a state-of-the-art $36 million ballpark which serves as the home stadium for the High Point Rockers and Carolina Core FC.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 25-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,400 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 47 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com
Meet some of Greensboro’s African American history makers from 1-4 pm Saturday, February 22 at the Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave. Guests can explore Black History with costumed interpreters who will share well-known and little-known stories of African Americans in the Gate City.
Interpreters will portray seven figures, including Revolutionary War Patriot widow Miley Caper; Benjamin Benson, a free person of color kidnapped into enslavement who sued for his freedom in Greensboro in 1817; and political pioneer Dr. Katie Dorsett, the first Black woman to sit on the Greensboro City Council and to hold a state government cabinet post in North Carolina.
Tours to visit all of the interpreters begin in the museum lobby approximately every half hour and take 30-45 minutes. Starting at 12 pm, pre-k to 3rd graders and their families can learn about Margaret Falkener, the educator who in the 1890s established the music program at what is today North Carolina A&T State University, with a fun craft at Little Lions Saturday.
The Greensboro History Museum, an AAM-accredited Smithsonian Affiliate, is a division of the City of Greensboro Library Department and operates as a public-private partnership with the nonprofit GHM Inc. In partnership with the community, the Greensboro History Museum collects the city's diverse history and connects people to that history and one another through engaging exhibits, educational programs and community dialogue. Located in Downtown Greensboro's Cultural District, the museum is open Tuesdays–Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays 2-5 pm. Admission is free.
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P.O. Box 3178
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Snow Queen: Grand Kyiv Ballet
Join the Grand Kyiv Ballet for the World Premiere of the new ballet, The Snow Queen. The Snow Queen is a powerful and cold-hearted ruler who travels the world with the snow, bringing winter wherever she goes. The tale tells the adventures of a young girl named Gerda and her quest to rescue her friend Kai from the clutches of the Snow Queen.
It is a classic fairytale ballet about love and friendship, and about how the warmth of a friend’s devoted heart removes the spell of the wicked Queen. A colorful journey full of dangers and obstacles, shown through the beauty and aesthetics of the ballet will bring festive delight to the stage this winter.
The performance is interpreted by Alexander Adbdukarimov and Arshak Galumyan, a successful choreographic duet. Former artists of the best European theaters now collaborating with them as choreographers, bearers of the traditional classical school and founders of the Berlin Ballet Company. Fabulous orchestral music combined with live effects, colorful pictures, and unique choreography will bring pure joy.
Tickets are $96, $85, $74 or $54, depending on location.
Children up to age 12 get 10% off.
Ticket Commissions: A $5 processing fee and sales tax will be added to each ticket.
Everyone must have a ticket to enter the venue.
Groups of 10+ receive 10% off each ticket.
For groups of 10 or more, please call the Box Office (M-F 12-3p) at (336) 333-2605 or send an email request to boxoffice@carolinatheatre.com.
VIP Meet & Greet Add-On
$30 plus tax
Includes chatting with the ballet troupe backstage and taking a group photo after the show.
Limited to 30.
Simply select the VIP Meet & Greet Add-On in your cart after you have selected your seats to the show.
J.D Power Ranks Piedmont Natural Gas No. 1 for Residential Customer Satisfaction Among Large Gas Utilities for South Region
Piedmont Natural Gas earned the No. 1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities, according to the J.D. Power 2024 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study.
This is the third year in a row Piedmont Natural Gas received the No.1 ranking, topping seven other utilities in the South Large segment.
“Our entire Piedmont Natural Gas team has an unwavering commitment to go above and beyond to serve our communities,” said Brian Weisker, senior vice president and president of Piedmont Natural Gas. “Our customer-first approach means we show up daily, whether it’s working to ensure someone has heat on a cold night, walking a customer through a bill-related question on the phone, or volunteering in the communities where we live and work.
“I’m proud of this team for receiving this prestigious award three years in a row, and we are honored that our hard work has been recognized.”
Piedmont’s efforts to understand and address the needs of customers earned top rankings in the following study factors: billing and payment, corporate citizenship, and customer care.
The 2024 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study is based on responses from 63,363 online interviews conducted from January 2024 through October 2024 among residential customers of the 86 largest gas utility brands across the United States, which represent more than 64.6 million households.
Piedmont Natural Gas
Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, distributes natural gas to more than 1.2 million residential, commercial, industrial and power generation customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Piedmont Natural Gas earned the No. 1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. More information: piedmontng.com. Follow Piedmont Natural Gas: X, Facebook.
Piedmont Natural Gas media line: (877) 348-3612
Library celebrates Christmas tree lighting and arrival of selfie sleigh
The Guilford Merchants Association’s popular selfie sleigh will return for the fourth year to High Point Public Library on Tuesday, November 19. At 5:30 pm, there will be a countdown to the lighting of the sleigh and the library’s Christmas tree. Santa Claus will be there available for photos in the sleigh from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
Jim Morgan, local philanthropist and library supporter, is sponsoring the sleigh this year in memory of his late wife, Ann Tisdale Morgan. The library’s Christmas tree was donated by Ann and Jim Morgan in 2019, and the annual lighting of the tree has served as the official kick off to the library’s holiday celebrations.
Guilford Merchants Association purchased the sleigh in 2020 as a gift to the community during COVID when the High Point Holiday Parade and many other holiday events were cancelled. The sleigh has been located at the library during the holidays since then, and has become a popular location for family and group holiday photos. The selfie sleigh will be available at the library from November 19 through early January.
The community is invited to come at 5:30 pm to count down the tree lighting and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Other upcoming holiday festivities include the annual Holiday Parade at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 24 and the Uptowne Holiday Stroll on December 7. The High Point Farmers Market, located at the library, will have a special Holiday Market from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on that day featuring local produce, meat, baked goods, crafts, live music, and a food truck.
For more information about these and other library activities, contact Julie Raynor or call her at (336) 833-3093.
The High Point Public Library is a City of High Point department located at 901 North Main Street.
The library is committed to nurturing the joy of reading, sharing the power of knowledge, strengthening the sense of community, and enhancing economic and cultural vitality.
Art Meets Enterprise: The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro’s Professional Development Hub
The Professional Development Hub (PDH), an initiative of The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro supported by Guilford County as part of the New Creative Investment and by the Guilford Merchants Association/First Point, is equipping artists with business skills.
With a comprehensive pipeline of workshops and professional opportunities for visual artists, musicians, performers, and other creatives, the PDH starts with a survey and ends with sustainable business practices. Since the survey was launched in December 2023, 110 artists have completed a survey to place them with relevant programming, with 107 individual artists participating in various PDH offerings.
The PDH has hosted a range of events, including:
Scott Rempe: Leading Artists in Building Sales, Marketing, and Networking Skills
Scott Rempe is one of the instructors who has led workshops for the PDH. As Senior VP of Sales and Marketing at Excalibur and as an illustrator, he can relate to both sides of the coin of art entrepreneurship.
Hosting Lunch and Learns for artists through the Professional Development Hub, he brings his 30+ years of sales and marketing experience to his creative work as an illustrator and assists artists who may struggle with the business side of their practice in navigating sales and marketing – Teaching them to view themselves as a small business.
Zsuzsi Winn: From Workshops to a Solo Exhibition
Zsuzsi Winn is an artist who started attending Professional Development Hub events. With her background as a Furniture Photo Stylist, she had one big dream – To become a full-time artist. She prepared herself for a year and then made that jump. Over that time, she has tuned her painting skills and launched her first collection of landscape paintings, with the Professional Development Hub guiding her through the experience. “You have to make sure you treat your art like a true business,” says Winn. “How you present yourself as a professional, your website, and your branding matters. You can create the most beautiful artwork, but you need to know how to sell it and market it”. Winn recently hosted her first solo show, activating space at High Point’s historic JH Adams Inn. With more partnerships on the horizon with the High Point Furniture Market, Winn continues to invest in her creative career.
Art is business. With these offerings and more on the horizon, the PDH continues to support and uplift artists, helping them to cultivate both creative and business excellence.
Greensboro Science Center Achieves National Gold Standards for Cultural Tourism and Accreditation
The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is honored to announce that it earned the #1 score in a comprehensive national study focused on growth and success amongst science museums in the United States. The Morey Study (right) analyzed science museums in the largest US 100 markets, comparing five key performance indicators: attendance, market capture, admission price, Google ratings and visitor frequency. The GSC has shown that its unique vision and commitment to diverse experiences and audiences is transforming science-based tourism in North Carolina and beyond.
Glenn Dobrogosz, GSC CEO, explains - “I could not be prouder of what this GSC team (staff and board) and our many volunteers, donors and partners have accomplished in a relatively short amount of time. Our success is a testament to hard work, non-conformity, team innovation and a deep-seated passion for science education and positive community change.”
Dobrogosz continued, “What’s most exciting is that the GSC’s near future is bigger and bolder than ever. With construction on Expedition Rainforest – The Greensboro Biodome and ARCC (Aquatic Rehabilitation and Conservation Center) set to begin in January, Greensboro and Guilford County will be home to a one-of-a-kind, four-in-one destination that further advances the incredibly diverse experiences that we provide for our guests. Becoming a one-stop-shop for life and science is central to our future vision.”
In addition, the GSC is proud to announce that it has once again achieved Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accreditation, making this its fourth consecutive accreditation since 2008. AZA accreditation is granted every five years ensuring that facilities continually uphold and evolve their standards as leading science and conservation-based cultural attractions. Only 10% of the over 2,500 USDA-licensed zoological facilities in the United States meet AZA’s gold standard.
“Congratulations to the Greensboro Science Center for meeting our rigorous standards and achieving Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation,” said Dan Ashe, President and Chief Executive Officer at AZA. “Earning accreditation is a mark of excellence and a testament to the Greensboro Science Center’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards of animal care and conservation. Your dedication not only enhances the lives of the animals you care for but also sets a precedent for excellence in the zoological community.”
About AZA
Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, animal welfare, education, science and recreation. AZA is the accrediting body for the top zoos and aquariums in the United States and 12 other countries. Look for the AZA accreditation logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. The AZA is a leader in saving species and your link to helping animals all over the world. To learn more, visit www.aza.org.
The Guilford County Hotel Association has selected its Board of Directors for 2024. Nikki Lee, General Manager of LaQuinta by Wyndham Greensboro Airport will serve as President of the Association. Mike Reynolds of the O.Henry/Proximity Hotels, will serve as Vice President. Victor Jones, Owner of Royal Limousine, will serve as Treasurer, and Ann Allen of the Marriott Airport Greensboro-High Point will serve as Secretary.
Other Board Members are: David Hicks, General Manager of the Embassy Suites, Ben Glowka, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel; Pinki Mitchell, General Manager of the Hyatt Downtown, Tiffany Reynolds, O.Henry/Proximity Hotels, Tushar Zaver, Vice President of Hotel Operations at CN Hotels; Henri Fourrier, President & CEO of the Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau; and Melody Burnett, President of Visit High Point.
The Guilford County Hotel Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and assist the lodging and hospitality industry in Guilford County. GCHA membership is comprised of hotels in Guilford County along with businesses with an interest in the hospitality industry.
