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Hi Greensboro, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Fungi building for the Moon and Mars, Blue Man Group on tour, Funny Girl screening, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Biobuilding for off-world habitats: UNC Greensboro researchers are teaming with Virginia’s Luna Labs on a NASA-funded project testing fungi with lunar regolith and simulated waste to grow rigid materials for possible Moon and Mars construction — see what’s being tested.
Personalized path to health: Greensboro’s Wesley Nicholson has lost almost half his body weight with Cone Health’s Healthy Weight and Wellness Program, which uses metabolic testing and assesses genetic predisposition and related medical conditions — read the full story.
Workplace upgrade signals momentum: Greensboro-headquartered SKA Consulting Engineers has expanded in Wilmington with a new Oleander Drive office and expects to hire engineers and support staff over the next year to serve coastal clients — get all the expansion details.
Spotlight on community impact: Attorney General Jeff Jackson honored Margaret Dudley with the Dogwood Award earlier this month, recognizing her work to improve North Carolinians’ health, safety, and well-being, a Triad point of pride — see photos and details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Behind the selection process: Creative Greensboro is now showcasing ten local artists on 11 digital kiosks downtown. The exhibit began February 16 and runs for 10 weeks. Each artist received a $500 honorarium. Kiosks display the artist’s name, artwork title and medium, along with a QR code for details. See how artists were chosen.
Kitchen collaboration fuels recovery: Fifteen Greensboro restaurants are teaming up on rotating, chef-curated subscription food boxes to help downtown Greensboro weather slow winter months. Each box features ready-to-reheat dishes from five spots, and a trial run starts the first week of March. It is an easy way to sample multiple local menus at home. Read the full story.
Tonight’s easy win: Undercurrent Restaurant keeps farm-to-table refreshingly real, with seasonal menus, thoughtful plates, and just enough polish for Tuesday or a toast. When you want to treat yourselves without the fuss, this downtown Greensboro spot delivers dinner that feels special… and still completely local.
Stock your kitchen right: Whether you want a pan that won’t quit, a sharper chef’s knife, or a gadget you’ll actually use, The Extra Ingredient delivers quality cookware and tabletop finds, backed by a super-helpful staff, locally owned in Greensboro since 1985. Consider it your midweek refresh.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🧺 Clay Coiled Baskets @ Creative Aging Network | Friday (2/27) at 2:00 PM – Get your hands muddy at a two-part coil basket workshop with Vanita Bailey at Creative Aging Network, where you’ll stack, smooth, or flaunt coils with step-by-step guidance. Beginner friendly, $75 covers both sessions and supplies, and you leave with more than another coffee mug.
🍷 Wine Social Dance – Breakfast at Tiffany’s @ Fred Astaire Dance Studios Greensboro | Friday (2/27) at 8:00 PM – Channel your inner Holly Golightly at a wine social where Breakfast at Tiffany’s style meets ballroom at Fred Astaire on Mill Street. Think black and white, pearls, gloves, and friendly faces, not charity gala clapping. Dress up, sip, dance, and trade small talk for twirls.
🤝 Kellin Kids: Caring For Our Community @ Kellin Foundation | Saturday (2/28) at 12:00 PM – Give the kids a feel-good afternoon at Hope Hub, where grades K to 5 make friendship bracelets for the Greensboro Swarm, pack care kits for local shelters, and crush pizza. Bring a sign-up item, snag first-come Swarm tickets, and register early, parent of the year.
🐱 Flower Crown Workshop & Kitty Adoption Fair @ Sheets Pet Adoption | Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 PM – Weekend plans sorted: cuddle adoptable cats, then craft a flower crown that says yes, I have hobbies, all to support Sheets Pet Adoption. Low-stress, all-ages, and delightfully local, with most proceeds helping this Greensboro rescue keep doing the hard, good work.
✒ Calligraphy 101 @ Meeting Place | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – Think your penmanship peaked in third grade? Pat Levitin guides a pencil-first dive into the lowercase Italic alphabet at Meeting Place, all supplies included, turning grocery lists into keepsakes. Park on Prescott, no public restrooms, and yes, your signature will finally behave.
🐾 All Abilities: Make an Animal Friend @ Glenn McNairy Branch Library | Saturday (2/28) at 3:00 PM – If you’ve been craving judgment-free conversation, head to McNairy Branch where North Carolina Pet Partners brings trained therapy dogs for reading, storytelling, or simply decompressing. Open to all abilities, and yes, grown-ups can absolutely hog the snuggles. Library card optional, manners encouraged.
🎭 The Bon Temps Ball @ Starmount Forest Country Club | Saturday (2/28) at 7:00 PM – Greensboro gets its Mardi Gras fix at Starmount Forest Country Club with BOUNCE, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, and a silent auction promising Trips of a Lifetime. Bid with gusto, call it supporting Family Service of the Piedmont, and maybe leave with Fink’s sparkle.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Greensboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 89%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 15%
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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