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Canoeing and Kayaking Growing in Popularity in Greensboro
With its many lakes and rivers‚ the Greensboro region is a natural draw for lovers of watersports – paddlesports‚ in particular.
Thanks to better-designed crafts that are both comfortable and functional‚ canoeing and kayaking have seen a tremendous rise in popularity. In fact‚ the Marine Manufacturing Association estimates that interest in paddlesports grew by about 10 percent between 2005 and 2006.
Greensboro’s own Andy Zimmerman‚ a pioneer in kayak design‚ has played a big part in that growth... Read More »
Galleries, Studios and Museums Enrich Greensboro's Cultural Scene
Arts aficionados feel right at home in Greensboro– the variety and volume of arts venues throughout the city offer a continuous source of inspiration and entertainment.
Located on North Davie Street‚ the Greensboro Cultural Center houses 15 different visual and performing arts organizations‚ five art galleries and an outdoor amphitheater. The Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art is the largest gallery on the main level of the Cultural Center‚ offering more than 5‚000 square feet of gallery... Read More »
Greensboro, NC Brings the Goods at Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
If you're looking for locally grown fresh fruits and produce, look no further than Greensboro's Piedmont Triad Farmers Market. One of five farmers markets owned by the State of North Carolina, the Piedmont Triad opened in 1995 and is the largest in the region. The market resides in a state-of-the-art facility and is open year round. Unlike other markets, the only items for sale are those that help sustain and support the farm community and includes only home-grown fruits, vegetables and... Read More »
Have a Wedding on Top of the World at Kress Terrace
Being in love can make you feel on top of the world. At Kress Terrace the wedding can be on top of the world as well, or at least on top of the building. A romantic rooftop wedding is the speciality of this special event space. Whether you want to say your 'I do's' during an enchanting sunset or kiss the bride beneath a full moon, Kress Terrace can make all of your outdoor wedding dreams come true. The building is located with a beautiful view of downtown Greensboro and has... Read More »
Greensboro's ArtQuest Gallery Gives Families a Creative Outlet
Drop by the ArtQuest gallery at the Green Hill Center any Wednesday night and you’ll see something rare in a high-tech‚ overbooked world: families up to their elbows in paint‚ clay‚ pottery – and fun.
They’re not professional artists‚ and they come from comfortable and not-so-affluent homes‚ from an array of family configurations and from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. But what these ArtQuest families share is the joy of creation and the pleasure of an evening together‚ sans TV‚... Read More »
