Greensboro Daily Photo

Easter Look Brought To You By Dudley Cosmetology University

The Dudley Cosmetology University of Greensboro has been has been helping cosmetology and barber students since 1972. They have an iconic presence in the 500 block of South Elm Street. At Dudley,  you can learn to care for and braid hair, do nails, and so much more. Apparently, you can also learn to embellish beards.

The above photo reflects Dudley's current window display where Easter includes adding a little holiday spirit to beards. If you have a beard and want a unique look for Easter, consider adding some plastic eggs to your facial hair!  Unlike New York City, Greensboro does not have an Easter parade. If they did we're betting some men would be sporting decorated beards. Anyone interested in starting a local Easter parade?

Stepping into the Weekend

Last night was a very busy one in downtown Greensboro. You would have thought it was already the weekend. There was a Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball game last night. Plus there are extra people in town for the World Championships in Irish dancing, which is currently happening in Greensboro. That event alone has brought as many as 5,000 dancers and 20,000 spectators into town. 

 

Those public school families who did not leave town, for their long-awaited spring break, seemed eager to get out and spend time with friends and family. Temperatures accommodated, being close to 70 degrees and with clear skies. In the above photo, several young adults, possibly here with the Irish dancers, are heading south on Elm Street, about to wait for the train to pass.Their clothing is as colorful as a bag of Brach's jellybeans! For those who celebrate Easter, we hope the holidays over the next few days are filled with spirituality, tradition, prayer, music, and maybe even a little Easter candy.

Sue Chen Playing the Chinese Dulcimer

Sue Chen, originally from Taiwan, is a graduate of the Beijing Language and Culture University in China. For several years, she has been a Mandarin language instructor in Greensboro. Ms. Chen is also very committed to teaching people about traditional Chinese culture, music and the history of the instruments used to play traditional Chinese music.  In the above photo, she is playing the Chinese dulcimer 扬琴 (Yang Qin) at the Global Education Conference, hosted this past Saturday by Guilford County Schools at Ragsdale High School.

From Ms. Chen, we learned that the modern yangqin usually has 144 strings, and four to five bridges. It can take up to four hours just to tune the instrument. As demonstrated above, the sticks are held, one in each hand, hitting the strings alternately. In the orchestra, the yangqin often adds to the harmony by playing chords or arpeggios. As the yangqin is softer than other Chinese instruments, it is usually positioned at the front of the orchestra, just in front of the conductor. Fortunately, the instrument folds up rather compactly to be transported as Ms. Chen is always giving concerts and demonstrations, so that the Chinese dulcimer and other traditional instruments will gain a wider audience. She is very generous with her knowledge of music, language, and culture. The beautiful sound of the yangqin is very relaxing and was enjoyed by conference participants.

 

On Bunch Road

Bunch Road is one of those roads that used to be rural, but now has more of a suburban feel. It connects the Northwest High School area to Oak Ridge and Summerfield. The above photo features an older, modest home on the road.  And the mature trees in the yard tower over the tiny house. Look at how beautiful the yard looks on the cusp of everything blooming.

The photo was taken this past Saturday, after the skies were gray for much of the day and then early evening, the sun came out to make everything look fresh and clean. Truly, this house and property is a peek at the Greensboro of yesteryear, back in the day when a small, single story home was enough.

Blossoms, Eric Tenen, Paris, and Notre Dame...

The weather in Greensboro has been very fickle lately. From sunny days to heavy rains to strong winds, the city has experienced several seasons in the last few weeks. The above photo shows a driveway on a hill in a suburban neighborhood in northwest Greensboro. The cherry blossoms have been beat to the ground from the winds and rain. However, in their own way, the petals are beautiful as they carpet the cement in pink. Peeking over the crest is the family's basketball goal.

In March, 2005, Eric Tenen launched Paris Daily Photo. Eric is the reason there is a Greensboro Daily Photo. We joined Eric's City Daily Photo group in 2009. Eric was known for taking ground-shot photos like the one above, and this orientation is now called the Tenen Perspective. We present this blossom photo in Eric's style in honor of his beloved city, Paris, that is suffering under the weight of yesterday's fire at Notre Dame. To Eric, to Paris, to Notre Dame. (Here is a photo Eric took of Notre Dame in 2008).

New Structures on Stanley Huff Road

Stanley Huff Road is undergoing quite a bit of change. What was formerly farmland with horses and cows is starting to get housing developments. The above photo shows one of the homes on the 5850 and 5840 lots with structures being built by Greensboro builder Gary Jobe. We're betting they are going to be ultra modern, and built to respect living sustainably; perhaps even LEED certified. The angles and placement of the glass hint at passive solar heating. 

When land that was previously rural farmland gets repurposed for suburban living, it is always nice if great thought is put into the homes. Gary Jobe has a reputation for building quality homes and the landscaping is being done by Green Visions, an indication that "green" is a key concept in the project. Fingers crossed! Hopefully, they will have an open house!

Pathways Church of Greensboro

Pathways Church began in Sevierville, TN in 1996 and next a campus opened in Knoxville, TN. Now, a third campus has opened in Greensboro. Pathways in Greensboro is located on Jessup Grove Road. The former church, The Grove,  at first partnered with Pathways. However, as the congregation grew and members became more and more energized with the sermons and teachings of the Pathways Church, The Grove decided to merge with Pathways. Since merging, the congregation is growing and the building has undergone renovations.

In the above photo, all is quiet in the church on Saturday afternoon. Perhaps the car belongs to the preacher, preparing for today's 10:30 service. The official grand open was held February 2019, a little over a month ago. If you want to find a young and dynamic church congregation, perhaps this would be a good option for you. You never know until you try. They bill themselves as the place where faith and life collide.

Time to Plow the Fields

If you are so inclined, and you haven't already, it is time to plow the fields! Greensboro has had so much rain lately, it is kind of hard to fit in a planting. So far, it hasn't heated up excessively and cold weather crops are still thriving.

If you love seeing slices of rural America and live in Greensboro, consider taking the back roads to Kernersville or Burlington and you will see many scenes, like the one above, along the way. The above photo was taken on a recent venture to Kernersville. With all the add-ons, this house is actually larger than it looks. And, by the looks of the fields surrounding the house, they take their farming very seriously. Have a great Saturday and, if at all possible, plant edibles and support our local farmers!