Blake Shelton: Friends & Heroes 2025
with Emily Ann Roberts and special appearances by Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins
March 1, 2025, 7 PM
Looking for a place to stay for the Blake Shelton: Friends & Heroes 2025 on March 1, 2025 at the Greensboro Coliseum? We invite you to stay with us at the O.Henry Hotel, with luxury accommodations just three miles away! We are an employee-owned, four-diamond hotel with plenty of amenities. Grab dinner at our Green Valley Grill with wood-fired rotisserie and grill. Unwind at the bar after the concert.
O.Henry Hotel
Check in to an inviting guestroom at O.Henry Hotel, where you’ll experience custom-designed, finely crafted furnishings and AAA Four Diamond amenities. Savor dinner at Green Valley Grill and after the concert, enjoy craft cocktails at our lively bar! The next day, spend a lazy afternoon in our luxurious Social Lobby while being served afternoon tea by our attentive staff!
Proximity Hotel
Stay in sustainable style at our LEED Platinum Proximity Hotel. Unwind in a modern, loft-like guestroom with warm surroundings including custom, locally fabricated furnishings, original art by our artist-in-residence and AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel amenities. Savor fresh European flavors at Print Works Bistro for dinner and the next morning, enjoy a leisurely brunch!
Where to eat before the concert (or wind down after)
Check out Greensboro’s locals favorite restaurants! Green Valley Grill and Print Works Bistro are top-rated with chef-designed seasonal menus and an energetic bar to wind down after a night of music! Also, see a few best kept Greensboro favorites in our Greensboro guide!
Green Valley Grill
Visit Green Valley Grill, adjacent to the O.Henry Hotel, and enjoy informally elegant fine dining and seasonal food using old-world European culinary sensibilities and Mediterranean flavors. GVG’s wine list receives the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence each year and features 75 wines by the glass. The freshest food prepared by a passionate team, and served by friendly and competent people, is our recipe for a great dining experience.
Print Works Bistro
Print Works Bistro, adjacent to Proximity Hotel, uses fresh local ingredients to create extraordinary flavors and creative comfort foods. Enjoy traditional and modern versions of classic dishes popular in European-French bistros for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The vibrant dining room has walls of windows overlooking the gardens and a lively bar that has craft cocktails that change with the seasons.
Blake Shelton: The Friends & Heros Tour 2025
Country music superstar and proud ambassador Blake Shelton is set to hit the road with his “Friends & Heroes” Tour 2025. The tour features performances by genre heroes Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins plus very special guest Emily Ann Roberts.
“The ‘Friends & Heroes’ Tour is one of my favorite tours because as a fan, I can’t think of a cooler concert to see,” said Shelton. “I get spoiled every night seeing these icons come out and do four or five of the biggest hits of their storied careers. And then get introduced to new talent like Emily Ann. I can’t wait.”
Directions to the Coliseum
Turn left onto Green Valley Road – Make a left onto Benjamin Parkway (0.9 mi) – Turn right on N. Aycock St (1.2 mi) – Turn right onto West Gate City Blvd (.5 mi) – Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Coliseum Blvd (.4 mi) – Turn right onto Ellington St – Coliseum Parking will be on your right.
Make it a getaway
Our “Friendly Neighborhood” is a pretty cool place so we cooked up a few reasons to stay an extra day!
AFTERNOON TEA
Taking tea in the O.Henry Hotel Social Lobby has become a local tradition. Don’t miss Australian-born Chef Leigh Hesling’s family recipe for traditional Lamingtons!
SHopping
Go across the street to 125+ shops at Friendly Center. Shop and tour the world’s largest retailer of china, crystal, flatware and collectibles at Replacements, Ltd or go to the many locally owned boutiques and shops.
International Civil Rights Museum
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is an archival center, collecting museum and teaching facility devoted to the international struggle for civil and human rights. The Museum celebrates the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins that served as a catalyst in the civil rights movement.
Greenway and Biking Trails
Take one of our bikes for a cruise on one of the many greenways and trails in Greensboro. Our City has almost 112 miles of trails to experience (37 miles paved and 76 miles of natural surface). The Lake Daniel Greenway is the closest to the O.Henry and it connects to the Latham Greenway.
Greensboro Science Center
The Greensboro Science Center is the Triad’s premier family destination offering three great attractions: an Aquarium, Museum and Zoo. Explore a treetop adventure park featuring 60 unique challenges at pulse-pounding heights of up to 45 feet above the Greensboro Science Center‘s zoo.
Local Gardens
Take a leisurely stroll through the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden that’s known for its massive annual plantings and bronze sculpture, this 7.5-acre garden is a popular and relaxing retreat. The Bog Garden features an elevated boardwalk which meanders through 7 acres of natural wetlands. Stone pathways traverse a forested hillside, and visitors can enjoy the sounds of water at Serenity Falls while viewing the many varieties of plants, birds, and other wildlife inhabiting the area.