Gate City Chatter

Susan Sassmann joins us to talk about the 2018 Summer Solstice Festival happening at the Greensboro Arboretum! Sue fills us in on vendors, entertainment, and some of the changes that are happening for this years show! We also find out how the festival originated and get some behind the scenes stories. When and where? 2018 Summer Solstice on Saturday June 23rd, 2-10PM at the Greensboro Arboretum and Lindley Park. For more information please visit: http://www.greensborosummersolstice.org/ Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

The folks behind the Gateway Gardens Project stop in for a chat about their community gardening program. Some creative collaborations come together to form this powerful community engagement. When and Where: Monday, June 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Gateway Gardens, 2800 East Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27401 For more information about Gateway Gardens, visit: http://greensborobeautiful.org/gardens/gateway_gardens.php Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

Kathy Newsom (The Corner Farmers Market) and Elizabeth Harry (GreenHil) stop by to give us a quick rundown of the unique collaboration happening between their two organization. Find out about the "Taste the Market" event happening at GreenHill on Thursday and how the event came together. Elizabeth and Kathy talk about, not just eating locally, but the feeling of using hand crafted utensil as well. Its the latest in a series of gardening/local market shows and we hope you to see you stop by on Thursday evening to find out more! For more information visit: GreenHill http://www.greenhillnc.org/ Event Details: http://www.greensboro.com/calendar/arts/taste-the-market/event_7a61a038-2c6c-11e8-9b9c-5cb9017bdf47.html The Corner Farmers Market https://www.cornermarketgso.com/ Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

Jenna Lacey and Amanda Loflin, from Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc, join us to talk about the exciting events happening all Summer long in the incredible downtown parks. From movie nights, to concerts, to work outs and camp outs! There is something happening for everyone at LeBauer and City Center Parks! Visit the DGPI website for more information: http://www.greensborodowntownparks.org/ Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

It is all about EVENTS on this episode! Join Josh and Matt as they discuss some of the events happening in Greensboro over the next few months! We're talking about triathlons, the Summer Solstice Festival, Fun 4th celebrations, wine festivals, and the massive NC Folk Festival! There really is something for everyone this Summer in the city of Greensboro! Make sure to visit the following links for more information: Gate City Chatter Twitter - https://twitter.com/GCChatter Greensboro Special Events - https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/rentals-events/special-events Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

Councilwoman Nancy Hoffmann, of City District 4, joins us to talk about the direction of the arts in Greensboro and how community members can have their voices heard. Learn more about the Greensboro Cultural Arts Master Plan by visiting the link below. https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/greensboro-cultural-arts-master-plan-gcamp Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

Andy Zimmerman is responsible for breathing new life into some of Greensboro's more historic buildings, turning them into some of today's most vibrant hot spots. This episode contains some great stories on the development of downtown and is a must listen for anyone who calls Greensboro home! We get some insight into Andy's motivations, his approach to development, and how he got started! Find out more about AZ Development by visiting: http://a-zdevelopment.com/ Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

On this episode of Gate City Chatter, we're talking about the powerful impact Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball has had on downtown Greensboro. We talk a little baseball history and what to expect from the Grasshoppers organization in the future. We also acknowledge the passing of Miss Babe Ruth, the legendary bat dog of the Grasshoppers. She passed away after we recorded this episode. Like everyone else, we were heartbroken by the news and we wish to dedicate this episode to her. Miss Babe Ruth, thank you for all you did! This one is for you! Learning more about the Greensboro Grasshoppers by visiting the following links: Official Site: http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t477 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSOHoppers Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

We're talking dance! On this episode we are joined by Co-Executive Directors of The Dance Project, Anne Morris and Lauren Joyner! Greensboro has a vibrant dance community and The Dance Project is at the center of expanding that presence and getting more people involved in the excited world of dance! Find out more about the Dance Project, the NC Dance Festival, dances role in creative expression, and FREE dance programming at LeBauer Park this summer! Visit The Dance Project at: http://danceproject.org/ https://twitter.com/TheDanceProject Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

Nicole Lindahl and Jody Dietrich from Bicycling in Greensboro ( B.I.G. ) stop by to talk about Greensboro Bike Month! We find out more about the Ride of Silence taking place on May 16th from 6pm to 8pm and how you can take part in this ride to honor fallen cyclists. We also talk a bit about local bike trails, getting your bike road ready, safety, bike shops, health benefits of biking, and what it takes to get back into biking! For more information about Bicycling in Greensboro and the Ride of Silence visit: https://bikegso.org/ https://www.bikegso.org/Ride-of-Silence More information about Greensboro Bike Month can be found at: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/transportation/gdot-divisions/planning/bicycle-and-pedestrian/bicycle-program/greensboro-bike-month Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

Stephen Johnson, from Elam Gardens and The Corner Farmer's Market, joins us on this episode of Gate City Chatter to talk about the importance of sustainable agriculture and the benefits of independent markets in our community. Visit the official site for The Corner Farmers Market for more information: https://www.elamgardens.com/ https://www.cornermarketgso.com/ Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

Greensboro Assistant City Managers Chris Wilson and Barbara Harris join Gate City Chatter to discuss ongoing tornado relief efforts in the city. We talk about the impact of the tornado, the response effort by the community, the need for ongoing financial support for victims, and the warning signs of scam artist that might try to take advantage of those in need. Even though coverage of the recent tornado has started to fade, the recovery efforts are still in full force. Coming back from such destruction is not something that happens in the span of days or weeks, but rather months and years. With the combined efforts of volunteers, city officials, emergency responders, and utility partners, our efforts will not stop until the job is done. Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

On this episode we get the low down on The Forge makerspace here in Greensboro, NC. The executive director, and overall swell guy, Joe Rotondi stops by to educate us on what The Forge is all about. Find out about everything The Forge:: Greensboro offers, their impact on the community, and some of the upcoming events happening in the next few months! Visit the official site for The Forge for more information: https://www.forgegreensboro.org/ Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

On this quick bonus episode of Gate City Chatter, Randy Morris joins us to talk about one of the latest productions happening at The Drama Center. Randy is the director of R.U.R ( Rossum's Universal Robot ) starting Friday, April 20th, 2018 at The Drama Center located here in the Greensboro Cultural Center. R.U.R. is one of the rare plays that falls into the science fiction category and one of the first references to robots existing in our world. We discuss the plays origins and how its story has impacted modern day science fiction! The Drama Center: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/arts-culture/the-drama-center-5550 Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401

For episode six, the folks behind Well Crafted NC come by to discuss the history of beer in North Carolina. From saloons and prohibition, to local breweries and state brewing laws, we cover it all. Find out more about the Well Crafted NC project by visiting the following website and listening to the latest episode of Gate City Chatter! Well Crafted NC : http://library.uncg.edu/dp/wellcraftednc/ and on Twitter http://Twitter.com/WellCraftedNC Gate City Chatter is a weekly podcast that aims to be informative, engaging, and interactive. We upload new episodes on Mondays. Subscribe now and never miss out! Gate City Chatter relies on community feedback, so leave your thoughts in the form of a review on whatever podcast platform you use. You can also reach by email at GCChatter@Greensboro-NC.gov Follow @GCChatter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily updates on all of the cultural happenings in Greensboro, NC! Music for this episode was created and recorded by The Underscore Orkestra: www.theunderscoreorkestra.com/ As always, feel free to visit The Greensboro Cultural Center located at: 200 N. Davie Street Greensboro, NC 27401