Welcome to Uptown Greenville

Providing programs, services and interest in the redevelopment of Greenville

Whether you are looking for ways to get involved with the revitalization of the Uptown business district, upcoming event information or where to go for unique shopping, delicious dining, or cultural activities, you‘ll find what you‘re looking for in Uptown Greenville. For more information call the office at 252.561.8400 or e-mail info@uptowngreenville.com.

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Uptown Greenville's Walkable Social
Appogee, Manpower and ISP

Thanks to all who came out to support the Uptown Walkable Social last evening! It was an enjoyable evening and great opportunity new businesses in historic spaces and try foods contributed by US Foodservice and Uptown restaurants including Armadillo Grill, Chico's, Downtown Diner, Pirate's Den and Chico's. Check out the story in today's Daily Reflector! Congratulations to the winner's of last night's door prizes: George, Charlotte and Tawnee! Thanks to all who came out to make our first Walkable Social a great success!

Uptown Umbrella Market
This summer head to the market every Wednesday through September 15, from 5-8pm on the site of Five Points Plaza. The market will be held on the North section of the Evans Street Lot located at 5th & Evans in Uptown Greenville. Check out photos from the August 11 Uptown Market by Steve Hale for The Daily Reflector's Scene Around and photos from the July 28 market taken by Bayardo Caceres for The Daily Reflector, and from past markets including: May 12 market by Elton Collins for The Daily Reflector's Scene Around and from the June 9 market by Hannia Bejarano for The Daily Reflector. Be sure to pick up a coupon sheet with special Wednesday offers at local Uptown businesses and make an evening Uptown each Wednesday!

Duck-Rabbit Craft Brew will be available all markets!

This week's market vendors, September 1:
Music by:

Free Art Activity by Nelle Lee Hayes of The Art Room and art activity by FROGGS

A Cherry Blossoms - jewelry
Aleigh's Arts - resin rings, jewelry, painting, amigurumi
Baby Cakes - homemade cup cakes in a varity of yummy flavors!

C&D Produce- produce and homemade sweet breads and pies

Cacti & Succulents

Crabshack Creatives- handmade pencil holders, magnets, & picture frames Devo's Dyes- handmade tye dyed t-shirts and tapestries

Duck-Rabbit Brewery- full flavored dark craft brews
Gabrielle Freeman - upcycled jewelry and paintings

Hardison's Designs - canned preserves, produce & jewelry
Heart Art - wire wrapped jewelry, some with natural stones

Howard's Fruits & Vegetables
Itsy Bitsy Boutique - Children's clothing, nursing covers, hair bows, carseat covers, infant shoes

JA's Peppers - fresh hot, sweet, jalapeno, and pickles

Jaded Designs- jewelry by Victoria Buck
Antique Prints from Joesph Ziemba - special 50% discount!

Key Lime Tarts by Claudia

La La Land Creations - silk screen - fine art

Local Yogurt - several flavors with a selection of locally produced fruit toppings

Locavore Market- online local Farmer's Market and local produce

Luck-Cherie Designs - soap with art!

Mackey's Ferry Peanuts & Gifts -gourmet peanuts and peanut products

Mike McAteer - original prints, paintings and ceramics
MMP - Jewelry by Madison

Neil Clark Work - handmade books, journals
Nooherooka Natural, Natural Beef - this will be the last chance to purchase natural beef from Nooherooka at this season's Uptown Umbrella Market!
Nu Skin - Homemade Lye Soap and shampoos
Pitt County Arts Council @ Emerge -

Pollard's vintage linnens, glassware, and collectables

Possom Hill Antiques
Re-Belt- recycled bicycle tires crafted into belts
Sew Whut Embroidery - key chains, koozies, coasters

Shore to Door Seafood - fresh, locally caught seafood
Spring Run Market

Starlight Cafe - Artisan Cheeses

Sup Dogs- hot dogs

Sweets & Treats of Carolina - baked goods, fudge, bread
The Fun of it All - antique jewelry

Uptown Art Avenue - art supplies, fine art and gifts

WPC Studios- art, jewelry, and crafts

*BOLD indicates new vendors for the week.

In the event of severe weather - please watch the Uptown Greenville web site - if cancelled due to weather, a notice will be posted on the home page by 2pm on the day of the market.

Please take a few minutes to complete this brief participant survey to help us evaluate and plan for future Umbrella Markets. Thank you!

If you'd like to participate as a market vendor, please click here for the 2010 market application. Space is limited so please submit your application soon for consideration.

For updates and pictures of the market, become a fan of the Uptown Umbrella Market on Facebook.

SAVE THE DATE PirateFest - April 8 & 9 2011
Thanks to all who helped to make the 4th Annual PirateFest 2010 Celebration a wonderful event! Check out photos from PirateFest taken by Will Preslar for The Daily Reflector. Bucaneer Bash PirateFest and Intenational Ports O'Call and PiratetFest

Visit the official PirateFest site for details: www.PirateFestNC.com.

Eat up!
Looking for a new place to delight your palate day or night? Look no further than Uptown Greenville. Check out our new, 2010 Eat up! Uptown Dining Guide!

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