Summer 2008

 

List of Free and or inexpensive activities in Guilford County

 

Please pick up a copy of the Piedmont Parent June 2008 edition for 40 Fabulous Day Trips. It also has a Calendar of Events for the month! It is loaded with Free and Inexpensive Activities! It is free at local stores (Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods….etc.)

http://www.piedmontparent.com/

 

High Point Museum

The High Point Museum is located at 1859 E. Lexington Avenue. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am - 4:30pm and Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Free Admission. Call (336) 885-1859 for further information..

http://www.highpointmuseum.org/

 

ArtQuest Family Night : Wednesdays 5 - 7 pm
ArtQuest Family Night is open for free each Wednesday
inviting families from all walks of life to play and create together.

http://www.greenhillcenter.org/artquest/calendar/workshops.html

 

Four Seasons Towne Center - Lucky’s Ladybug Club

http://www.shopfourseasons.com/html/EventDetail.asp?ecd=109394

 

Lucky's Ladybug Club

Visit our new Kid’s Club featuring hands-on, interactive entertainment. Membership is free and open to kids 3 – 8 years old. Lucky’s Ladybug Club meets the last Thursday of the month at 10:30 am at The Spot. Visit Guest Services for more information.

 

Greensboro Public Libraries Summer Reading Program     

http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/library

 

http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/687FB777-83D9-47BB-B983-  A9DF9FC1BF9B/0/summerreading2007.pdf

 

High Point Public Library Summer Reading Program

http://www.highpointpubliclibrary.com/index.php

http://www.highpointpubliclibrary.com/files/srpflyer2007.pdf

 

Barnes and Noble  - Greensboro           Story Time    Friday Nights 8:00pm

http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/storedetail.do?store=2795

 

 

 

Arts Splash 2008

A splash of this and a splash of that, the arts will be splashed all over the High Point area again this summer! All concerts are FREE and open to the public.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners.  No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any of the concert locations.  If there is a threat of rain, call 336.889.ARTS after 4pm Sunday to get the latest update on the event.

 

June 22, 2008

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs – (Beach/Motown)

Mendenhall Station Transportation Terminal

220 E. Commerce Avenue , High Point

Arts Partner: High Point Parks & Recreation

 

 

June 29, 2008

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

West End Mambo – (Latino)

Oak Hollow Festival Park

1841 Eastchester Drive , High Point

Arts Partner: The Latino Family Center

 

 

July 13, 2008

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Envision – (R&B)

Washington Terrace Park

108 Gordon Street, High Point

Arts Partner: Carl Chavis YMCA

July 20, 2008

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

The Carter Brothers Band – ( Americana )

High Point University , Roberts Hall

833 Montlieu Avenue , High Point

Arts Partner: LifeSpan

 

 

July 27, 2008

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Revonda Roberts & Harvest Wind – ( Bluegrass )

High Point Museum & Historical Park

1859 E. Lexington Avenue , High Point

Arts Partner: High Point Museum

August 3, 2008

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Likewise Jazz Trio – (Jazz)

GTCC Amphitheatre

901 S. Main Street , High Point

Arts Partner: Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point

 

 

August 10, 2008

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Dub Addis – (Roots Reggae)

Hartley Drive YMCA

150 W. Hartley Drive , High Point

Arts Partner: Hartley Drive YMCA

August 17, 2008

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

The Root Doctors – (’70s Funk)

City Lake Park

602 W. Main Street , Jamestown

Arts Partner: Victory Junction Gang Camp

 

Call 889-2787 ext. 23 for more information!  


The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

presents

2008 MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PARK

Co-sponsored by

City Arts Music Center of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department and FOX8 WGHP

MUSEP Information Line: (336) 373-2373, City Arts Music Center: (336) 373-2549

Free Admission!

June 1                                          6:00 PM                      FourForOne ~ Jazz

Lindley Park                               7:15 PM                      Allison King Band ~ Pop, Soul, Jazz, Blues

 

June 8                                          6:00 PM                      Rough Cut ~ Bluegrass

Guilford Courthouse                 7:15 PM                      Arnie Solomon and Transatlantica ~

National Military Park                                                 Bluegrass

 

June 15                                        6:00 PM                      Piedmont Youth Jazz Orchestra ~ Swing & Jazz

Foust Park at UNCG                7:15 PM                      Greensboro Big Band ~ Swing & Big Band Jazz

 

June 22                                        6:30 PM                      Philharmonia of Greensboro

Price Park

 

June 29                                        6:30 PM                      Greensboro Concert Band

Hagan-Stone Park

 

July 4                                           7:30 PM                      Triangle Youth Brass Ensemble

Jamison Stadium                         8:00 PM                      Greensboro Concert Band

Grimsley High School

 

July 13                                         6:00 PM                      Eastern Music Festival Fringe Groups:

Guilford College                                                              Shelia’s Traveling Circus ~ Funky R&B

7:15 PM                      Bob Margolin Band ~ Blues

 

July 20                                         6:00 PM                      Knights of Soul ~ Blues, R&B, Jazz, Soul

NC A&T Campus                      7:15 PM                      Melva Houston ~ R&B, Soul

 

July 27                                         6:00 PM                      Eastern Music Festival’s Student Orchestras

Guilford College

 

August 3                                     6:00 PM                      Naomi’s Fancy ~ Celtic

Blandwood Mansion                7:15 PM                      Warren, Bodle & Allen ~ Folk Rock

 

August 10                                   6:00 PM                      Bruce Piephoff ~ Original Folk, Blues

Greensboro College                   7:15 PM                      Songs of Water ~ World Beat

 

August 17                                   6:00 PM                      Sweet Dreams ~ Jazz

Bur-Mil Park                              7:15 PM                                     Soul Central with Jay Bird ~ Blues, R&B, Soul

 

August 24                                   6:00 PM                      Sophisticated Blues ~ Blues

Lindley Park                               7:15 PM                      Rob Massengale Band ~ Variety, Big Band, Rock ‘n

                                                                                          Roll

 

August 31                                   6:00 PM                      Wally West Little Big Band ~ Jazz

Blandwood Mansion                7:15 PM                      Martha & the Moodswingers ~ Swing

 

 

 www.city-arts.org