Category Archives: UNCG

News to know from Tate Street, Walker Avenue and the ‘Spoon

Posted on Jul 07, 2016 by David Arneke

From the Tate Street business district: There’s activity in the former University Laundry location. Tables and chairs have been moved in and upfitting is under way. Oh boy — another restaurant. … Novelist Miriam Herrin of Walker Avenue was recently … Continue reading →

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This week’s notes on life and real estate in College Hill

Posted on Jun 27, 2016 by David Arneke

Neighbors James and Amanda Keith have bought the stately mansion Double Oaks at 204 North Mendenhall. They plan to re-establish the turn-of-the-century, colonial revival house as a bed-and-breakfast by the end of the summer. … There are rumblings from the … Continue reading →

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A few things you need to know about College Hill right now … including news of babies, chickens, churches and more …

Posted on Jun 09, 2016 by David Arneke

A few short items worth knowing about College Hill, delivered via the venerable but vanishing journalistic device known as a three-dot column: Save the date: National Night Out is Tuesday August 2, and what better place to hold the official College Hill … Continue reading →

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UNCG’s Spartan Open Pantry needs summer food donations

Posted on Jun 07, 2016 by David Arneke

The Spartan Open Pantry needs food donations this summer to help offset lower contributions from the UNCG community while the university isn’t in session. The pantry provides food to UNCG students and staff who need assistance. Donations can be dropped off … Continue reading →

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Biographers Cline and Covington at Jackson Library on April 21

Posted on Apr 15, 2016 by David Arneke

Ned Cline has written biographies of Joseph Bryan and other major figures in Greensboro and North Carolina. He is a member of the North Carolina Journalism Hall of Fame and served as a renowned political reporter and later managing editor … Continue reading →

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Now at the Weatherspoon: De Kooning in Company

Posted on Mar 27, 2016 by David Arneke

The jewel in the crown of the Weatherspoon’s permanent collection, Willem de Kooning’s painting, Woman, is both a key piece in the artist’s career and a prime example of Abstract Expressionism, the style that critically reigned in the mid-1940s and … Continue reading →

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At the WAM — Reclaiming Nature: Art and Sustainability

Posted on Mar 13, 2016 by David Arneke

January 9, 2016 – April 17, 2016 Weatherspoon Art Museum, The Leah Louise B. Tannenbaum Gallery The word “sustainability” refers to how biological systems endure over time by remaining diverse and productive. One of the largest impacts on ecosystems is … Continue reading →

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At Jackson Library: Illuminated Manuscripts from 3 Continents

Posted on Mar 11, 2016 by David Arneke
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Novelist Chris Bohjalian to speak to Friends of UNCG Libraries

Posted on Jan 07, 2016 by David Arneke

Tickets are on sale for the Friends of the UNCG Libraries dinner. The guest speaker will be author Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author. He has written 18 books, including “Midwives” and “The Sandcastle Girls.” The annual fundraiser for … Continue reading →

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UNCG provides homecoming schedule and noise impacts

Posted on Oct 04, 2015 by David Arneke

The university has thoughtfully provided a schedule of its 2015 homecoming events and expected noise impacts (PDF). Most of the events, including fireworks, will be held on Saturday October 17. Highlights from Jim Settle, associate vice chancellor for student affairs: Traffic: Expect … Continue reading →

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