Greensboro birthday bash makes a grand impression
Here's applause for the Greensboro Bicentennial Celebration held March 28 at beautiful New Bridge Bank Park.
From the amazing kite flyers to the closing colossal fireworks, it was incredible. In between, historic Guilford Battleground soldiers and Gen. Greene (character) and the founder of Greensboro made appearances. A salute to present and former active-duty armed forces was then showcased.
The arrival of the torch, accompanied by 200-plus Greensboro school kids and parents marching on the field immediately preceded Yvonne Johnson's impressive mayoral speech. Plus a special mascot, even. Musical entertainment was provided by the easy-listening and delightful Wally West band followed by rising country songstress Lisa Dames. Dames and band delivered a particularly well-polished and enjoyable set of original songs from her fun-to-listen-to CD.
I have attended hundreds and hundreds of live theatrical events, shows and concerts, including many theme parks, resorts and cruise line visits, all with extraordinary moments. This 200th birthday event was spectacular -- all part of the performing arts showcase world I cherish.
What a grand celebration!
Happy Birthday, Greensboro!
Robert R. Hoke
High Point
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Yeah, too bad no one from the city bothered to answer my e-mails when I offered to get the events shown on the Discovery Channel while they were filming me.
Posted on April 20, 2008 10:23 AM