Monday: Art News

Ambleside Gallery

There are quite a few great galleries in the city.

Also, there is always something new to explore and so many renowned and exciting artists to see and interact with.

And the “First Fridays” of each month are even better. Many galleries are open longer and have great entertainment while you browse the arts.   

However, the one gallery I like to go to a lot is the Ambleside Gallery, which has a distinguished owner, Jackson Mayshark.

This Gallery is part of the Make New Friends Today and Unique Tour for Teams & Events guided tours with Marion.

Tuesday: Foodie News

Crafted – The Art of Taco

Strolling through downtown Greensboro, whether during winter or daylight-saving time months, one place I often visit is Crafted – The Art of Taco.

Here, your palate can explore firsthand with a great spin on the street tacos and an excellent atmosphere inside and outside.

A meeting with friends there or just having a date night – this place is always the right place, and the food will not disappoint you.

Kris Fuller, the food empire mastermind behind this, always searches for the latest trends and improvements that could bring excitement to our city.

Wednesday: Architectural News

Sharon Graeber

Sharon Graeber is one of the black female pioneers as an architect, born and raised in Greensboro.

Her craftsmanship can be seen in quite a few buildings in and around Greensboro, showing that this woman has broken yet another glass ceiling.

One of her architectural projects in Greensboro, NC, is the Corbett Annex Recreation Center (pictured) on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T).

Thursday: History Facts

Daylight Saving Time

It’s this time of the year – SPRING!

I don’t know about you, but I love Spring – the feeling that everything awakens and begins anew.

As a reminder, we will change the time again on Sunday, March 10, 2024, to Daylight Saving Time.

Do you know when the USA introduced the first Daylight Saving Time?

The Ohio Clock in the U.S. Capitol was turned forward for the country’s first Daylight Saving Time on March 31, 1918, by the former U.S. Senate's Sergeant at Arms, Charles Higgins.

Friday: Fun Weekend News

International Women’s Day

And on the same week, there is another day to celebrate this week. March 8, also known as International Women’s Day. It’s a globally celebrated holiday where women celebrate the beginnings of the women’s rights movement.

Since February 28, 1909, women have been trying to establish equal rights—it looks like this struggle is still ongoing. If you want to show solidarity, wear purple that day.

Conclusion

As you can see, it is a filled first week in March 2024 – so much to explore and learn and so many things to know and see.

I can’t wait for the days to be longer and warmer and get out there to find all those gems in the city to tell you more about… week after week after week.

If you want to learn more about our great city of Greensboro, NC, sign up for one of our tours!

Marion,
Your Tour Guide with Heart

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“Where We Meet” Stories

“Where We Met” by Janet Echelman – this aerial sculpture is one of the many exciting and plentiful art pieces we will encounter at our art walking tour throughout Greensboro, NC.

This was the right place to start our unique tour through Greensboro, NC.

Every time something extraordinary happens to me, I remember the exact time, the day, and most likely what I wore that day – yeah – I’m a little bit of a fashion freak. (Clothes horse).

But most of all, I remember “where we met” the first time.

My “Where We Meet” Stories

My longtime bestie was already sitting in the classroom when I walked in and asked if the seat next to her was still empty. She laughed and said yes – and we have been friends ever since. And this has been quite a while back. 

My husband and I met at a restaurant after we both rolled up in a sports car and enjoyed discovering our European heritage.

I met one of my best friends at my workplace. It turns out that we became such close friends that I was her matron of honor.

At a function that I organized for women from other countries to make their beginnings a little easier as they met with like-minded women and learned about other cultures and where to find what we need while abroad and away from our families was the place where yet another girlfriend was found.

My take on this is that the place where one meets someone who changes one’s life is very significant.

It can be a romantic place, convenient, or somewhere in between. All of this is in the eye of the beholder and precious to the person.

Connection and Belonging

Connection and belonging are two powerful emotions for every human being.

But these art walking tours through Greensboro, NC, should give every guest the feeling of those two emotions.

Starting with the time to connect and getting to know the other people on this tour gives everyone a better sense of belonging and connection.

The picnic prepared for this is absolutely the right start, and the location is the right place.

Where did you meet the people who changed your life and brought excitement, fun, love, or all of those into your life?

Let me hear from you and tell me your “where we met” stories.

Either through the blog site – but the better version is to meet me under “Where We Met” and take a tour through Greensboro, NC.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

With a joyful and open heart,

Marion – Your Tour Guide