Looking for a little summertime fun? Head to one of Greensboro's museums. They all offer something artistic and creative and are all free or nearly free. In the above photo, we are in the 600 block of South Elm Street at Elsewhere, The Living Museum. The photo was taken on the First Friday event in June, when they had a shoeshine stand set up. When we were there, the shoeshine person was not in. However, there was still plenty to do between the visual and performing arts at Elsewhere and in the street.
When is the last time you've had a pair of shoes professionally cleaned and polished? Would you even know where to go? There is something fun for your summer "to do" list. Go out and get a shoeshine. If you have some bored tweenagers, encourage them to set up a little shoe shining business. Hello, summer fun in Greensboro; hello, positive cash flow in your household.
The closest I can come is a pedicure--also not a bad summer, or any time, activity.
Posted by: Jane T. Mitchell | Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 08:52 AM
I can't recall ever seeing one here- maybe as a side they do them in certain shoe shops that are cobblers, but beyond that?
There is a place in Toronto I've passed by that does them.
Posted by: William Kendall | Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 08:15 PM
They are still fairly common in Latin American countries. I noticed them in Chile and recalled the "limpiabotas" from my Spanish I texts.
Posted by: Jane T. Mitchell | Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 03:12 PM