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LeBauer Park will offer entertainment, exercise, art and more
- By Teresa Prout Special to Go Triad
- Aug 11, 2016
- Aug 11, 2016
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A rendering of the Carolyn and Maurice LeBauer Park shows Janet Echelman’s sculpture, “Where We Met.”
- Courtesy Studio Echelman via the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

Workers finish the stage at Carolyn and Maurice LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro in early August. The park has been designed to accommodate live music, movies and other events.
- Joseph Rodriguez/News & Record
Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, in a scene from the animated film, “Zootopia.”
- Disney
The character Joy, voiced by Amy Poehler, in a scene from “Inside Out.”
- Pixar
Anne Hathaway as Jules Ostin and Robert De Niro as Ben Whittaker scene from “The Intern.”
- Warner Bros. Pictures
A scene from "The Book Thief."
- 20th Century Fox
Bryce Dallas Howard (from left) as Claire, Chris Pratt as Owen, Nick Robinson as Zach, and Ty Simpkins as Gray, in a scene from the film, “Jurassic World,” directed by Colin Trevorrow, in the next installment of Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking “Jurassic Park” series.
- Universal Pictures
Matt Damon as Mark Watney a scene from “The Martian.”
- 20th Century Fox
River Otter Band will perform at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro this weekend.
- Courtesy of River Otter Band
Gipsy Danger will perform this weekend at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro.
- Courtesy of Gipsy Danger
Marcus B Smooth will play music at LeBauer Park this weekend in downtown Greensboro.
- Courtesy of Marcus B Smooth
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By Teresa Prout Special to Go Triad
LeBauer Park is not just another pretty space.
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Want to go?
Cinema Under The Stars
Food trucks will be onsite beginning at 6 p.m. selling food and drinks (including beer and wine). Bring a blanket. Films begin at dusk.
Aug. 12: "Zootopia." Animated film. PG. A bunny joins the police force in a city inhabited completely by animals. Greensboro Science Center will display zoo artifacts and will give out temporary tattoos. ArtQuest will be crafting animal masks.
Aug. 19: "Inside Out." Animated film. PG. The emotions in a little girl's head try to help her adjust to a new life in a new town.
Aug. 26: "The Intern." PG-13. A 70-year-old widower goes back to work as an intern for an online fashion website.
Sept. 2: "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." PG-13 (sci-fi action violence). Taking place 30 years after "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi," the film features a trio of new young leads.
Sept. 16: "The Book Thief." PG-13. Based on the best-selling book, it's the story of a young girl who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live in Nazi Germany.
Sept. 23: "The Jungle Book." PG. Mowgli, whose been raised by wolves, finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle and sets out on a journey of self-discovery.
Sept. 30: "Jurassic World." PG-13. A new attraction at Jurassic World is created to respark visitor interest, but it backfires.
Oct. 7: "The Martian." PG-13. An astronaut tries to survive after accidentally being left on Mars.
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Other activities:
Upcoming events scheduled for LeBauer Park include fitness classes, children's events, art gatherings, live music and more. Some events in the list below will become regular weekly occurences. For other events, visit "LeBauer Park" on Facebook.
Aug. 11
11 a.m.: Art Class. An art studio will offer educational and interactive activities.
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Mindful Flow Yoga. Build strength and flexibility and reduce stress. All levels welcome.
Aug. 12
9:30-10:30 a.m.: StrollerFit by CarrFit. A workout that includes working around kids in strollers.
11 a.m.-noon: Youth Total Conditioning. Get older kids off the couch and the electronics and into having physical fun and getting fit. Uses medicine balls, resistance bands, partners, plyometrics, yoga and more.
5-6 p.m.: The Club Fitness Sweat. Interval-based cardio and strength class using weights and resistance tubing.
Aug. 13
Saturday Fitness Activities
9-9:45 a.m.: Bootcamp. Use your own bodyweight to burn fat and tone up.
9:45-10:30 a.m.: Yoga. All levels welcome.
10:30-11:15 a.m.: Sports Performance Training. For athletes 10 and older. Includes speed, agility, strength, conditioning and reaction.
11 a.m.-noon: Think Eat Grow. Hands-on learning for kids and adults.
11:15 a.m.-noon: SoCa Groove. High-energy cardio dancing to reggae, SoCa and dancehall music.
Noon-12:45 p.m.: Afro-Contemporary Class. Exploration of traditional West African dance steps, current West and South African street dance, American hip-hop and more.
12:45-1:30 p.m.: Zumba. Dance fitness set to Latin and world music.
Saturday Children's Activities
10-10:30 a.m.: Little Birds Music Studio. Kids can sing, dance, play and move while making music together.
10-10:30 a.m.: Little Kids' Interactive Story Time. Children from birth to 5 years old (along with their parents or caregivers) can hear simple books, songs, hand rhymes, felt-board stories and more.
11-11:30 a.m.: Little Kids' Interactive Story Time. Children from birth to 5 years old (along with their parents or caregivers) can hear simple books, songs, hand rhymes, felt-board stories and more.
11-2 p.m.: Face Painting: The Greensboro Youth Council will paint kids' faces.
Noon-12:45 p.m.: Kids Yoga. Children can learn yoga fundamentals through playful breathing exercises, poses and games.
Opening Week Saturday Activities
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Seed Starter Workshop. Learn from a Cooperative Extension agent.
2-3:30 p.m.: Chess in the Park. Greensboro Chess Club will offer an exhibition and a local chess expert will play up to 20 players at the same time.
Saturday Arts & Culture
2-4 p.m.: Bookmaking. Kids of all ages. Choose a cover then create a story to make a storybook, journal, comic book or other choices.
2-4 p.m.: River Otters Band. A Durham-based band that plays country and blues music.
3-4 p.m.: Art Class. Interactive class designed to inspire creativitiy and self-expression.
4-5 p.m.: Teen Juggling and Hooping Club. All experience levels welcome to practice and learn tricks.
4:30-6 p.m.: Funky Funky NC. DJs and break dancers.
5-6 p.m.: Community Canvas. An artist will lead the creation of a community canvas.
6-6:30 p.m.: Dudley High School Marching Band.
6:30-8 p.m.: Gipsy Danger. A Burlington-based band that plays newgrass, indie, rock and pop.
8-10 p.m.: Marcus B Smooth. DJ and line dancing.
Aug. 14
2-4 p.m.: Chess in the Park. Greensboro Chess Club will host chess matches in the park every Sunday, weather permitting.
3-5 p.m.: Yappy Hour. A weekly meetup for four-legged friends to mix and mingle while their humans enjoy food, drinks and other activities.
4-5:30 p.m.: KnockerBall. A twist on soccer that features a great workout and lots of fun and laughs.
8 p.m.: Sculpture Lighting. Janet Echelman's sculpture "Where We Met" will be lit for the first time.
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A rendering of the Carolyn and Maurice LeBauer Park shows Janet Echelman’s sculpture, “Where We Met.”
- Courtesy Studio Echelman via the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Workers finish the stage at Carolyn and Maurice LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro in early August. The park has been designed to accommodate live music, movies and other events.
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River Otter Band will perform at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro this weekend.
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Gipsy Danger will perform this weekend at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro.
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Marcus B Smooth will play music at LeBauer Park this weekend in downtown Greensboro.
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