We're coming up on the fourth quarter of 2020, so this is no time to take your foot off the gas. We're heading for 2021 like a turtle stampeding through peanut butter, but we absolutely will celebrate getting this much closer to the end. 3 more months, and then someone hits a giant refresh button and the world goes back to normal, right? Right?
Oh Goodness bakery opens today at the corner of S Elm and Gate City Blvd, but this isn't your average confection collection. Owner Shayna Wesselink has achieved the lofty goal of blending health and happiness. Everything on the menu is gluten free and keto-friendly, with 5 net carbs or less in most recipes. In a world where we can now have our whoopie pie and eat it, too, we'll find balance by putting one in each hand.
100 percent chance we forget to pack lunch
Guilford County Schools has voted to begin returning to classrooms as early as October 20, with a phased plan leading to all grades returning by January 20, assuming public health trends continue. Any parents interested in virtual schools still have until tomorrow to register. Everyone else, don't be ashamed if you have to use GPS to find your school for the first day or two. It's been seven months.
And some terrible coping mechanisms!
History is OurStory
Greensboro History Museum unveiled a new exhibit that says just what we're all thinking: No one will ever forget 2020. "Pieces of Now" captures the spirit of the year, touching on topics like racial protests, the pandemic, and the economic crisis. Working with business owners, activists, law enforcement, and more, they feel the interactive exhibit gives a full picture with various perspectives on the year that just won't quit. If you've been living under a rock and want a quick recap, admission is free.
And now for Their-story
Westerwood residents Betsy Blake, Anne Cassity, and Cecelia Thompson also decided to capture the zeitgeist of 2020. Going from home to home, the team captured front-porch photos of their fellow neighborhood residents for their photo journal, "Westerwood in Quarantine". See images of families living their lives completely at home, with pictorial reminders that some people have used this time constructively.
The locals are Friendly
Two local ladies are opening up shop in Friendly Center, and we can't wait for yet another excuse to hand over our money to GSO citizens. Curvi Milieux, owned by Nacarra Lessane, aims to clothe our curvy girls as of October 3, while Lindsay Hirth is relocating her thriving Scent Workshop from its previous location in Revolution Mill. Her perfumery will open in early November, so get ready to look great, smell great, and feel great.
You built a time machine?
Saturday, Oct 3, 7:30-10pm: If our calculations are correct, you don't have much time to grab your free ticket to Drive In Movie Night featuring "Back to the Future". Where we're going, we don't need roads--just a parking spot at the Greensboro Coliseum.
Don't worry, no one will even see that at-home haircut.
Give your Spotify app a break
Saturday, Oct 3, 8pm: We're getting spooky, y'all. Carolina Theatre's Ghostlight Concerts kick off this weekend with pop and funk from Reliably Bad and The Wright Avenue. Seating is limited and guests are asked to sign a liability waiver, but we're assuming that's not because they'll have a wild pyrotechnics display. It's been too quiet on stage this season. Go support the theatre.
Basically shoving 2020 out the door
Friday, Oct 2, 5-9pm & Saturday, Oct 3, 12-9pm: Shout out to that friend who starts counting down to the holidays as of January 1. This weekend, Downtown Greensboro, Inc. is on board with your early-Santa dreams with their Shop, Sip & Stroll event. Kick off your holiday shopping while enjoying complimentary beverages at participating retailers. For the procrastinators among us, well, we'll just consider this our chance to finally get our Father's Day shopping done.
I swear if we hear one carol before Thanksgiving...
Willing to wrestle for a good deal
Saturday, Oct 3, 8am-1pm: (What used to be) Gibb's Hundred Brewing is hosting a fundraising yard sale for GRAWL, the Greensboro Ladies Arm Wrestling League. Pick up breakfast from the You Drive Me Crepe-Z food truck, then head into the warehouse and thrift to your heart's content. They'll have a little bit of everything, from electronics to artwork. Fair warning: We're not above dropping The People's Elbow over some discount brewing equipment, so come correct.
Hier für das Bier
Friday, Oct 2, 5-11pm & Saturday, Oct 3, 2-6pm: Natty Greene's has gone deutsch just in time for Oktoberfest. Celebrate the unveiling of their old-school German Oktoberface, on draft and in cans for your at-home enjoyment. On site, they'll have live music and German food that'll have you aching for a trip to the Black Forest and lederhosen.
The dog, the myth, the legend: Hercules is this month's Dog Days Dog of the Month! At his favorite doggie daycare, this pup's known for his love of walks, treats, and cuddles. And since every growing hero needs to fuel up, you'll find Hercules always keeps his toy lamb chop close at hand. Thanks to the Cybulski family for sharing their furry friend with us. Those ears alone melted our cold hearts.
Take a look. It's in a book.
Friday, Oct 2, 6-8:30pm: Downtown's Elsewhere Museum knows there's a whole reading rainbow behind that cover, and they want everyone to experience the joy of reading. This week they're teaming up with Books and Black Youth (BABY) to host a book drive and swap to benefit local youth. They're primarily looking for books written by or about people of color, so check your dusty shelves to see what gems you might have forgotten while you've been bingeing Netflix.
Because 2020 is the trick
We want to know what your Halloween treat plans are. Have you started building a candy trebuchet able to toss a Twix like Joe Namath? Will your trees be ripe with hanging bags of M&Ms? Will you just be dropping off full bars to the O.Hey offices? We need to know what the plan is. Hit reply and let us know how you'll be giving the kids of GSO their sugar fix.
