April 3, 2024

👀 Hidden Speakeasy in Vintage Sofa Bar

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Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
April 03, 2024

The Go-To Winston-Salem

April 3, 2024

New Speakeasy

🤫 Hidden behind a secret door in Vintage Sofa Bar, you’ll find a speakeasy called…

Photo courtesy of The Rosemary Room

  • What: Step back in time and experience a Prohibition Era-themed bar with luxurious seating, craft cocktails, and live jazz and opera music events.

  • Who: The owners of Vintage Sofa Bar, West End Opera House, Bamboo Lounge, and Whiskey Dawgs.

  • Menu: A list of classic cocktails and a small bites menu with food prepared by Vintage Sofa Bar.


  • When: The Rosemary Room will open to the public on Sunday, April 14 with a drag brunch event presented in partnership with PRIDE Winston-Salem.

Piedmont Federal Bank

April is Financial Literacy Month, but Piedmont Federal makes financial literacy a daily priority. Teammate Eric dedicates his time to educating companies and organizations like Habitat for Humanity and WSSU on financial literacy.

Are you looking to enhance your financial knowledge? Join Piedmont Federal's upcoming class on April 22 at the Robinhood YMCA.*

Events

Friday, April 5

  • Music Series - Come to Merschel Park for the first performance in the “Music in Merschel Park” series, featuring Emorie Hush. 11 AM - 1 PM

  • Hat Burning Workshop - This is your excuse to play with fire! Resin Flow Art teaches you how to create a hat design using burning techniques at Incendiary Brewing in Lewisville. 6 PM

Saturday, April 6

  • Fleetwood Mac - The Winston-Salem Symphony partners with Jeans ‘n Classics band to bring you the music of Fleetwood Mac at Reynolds Auditorium. 7:30 PM

  • Walk MS - Walk the one or three-mile route at Triad Park to support those living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Proceeds benefit The National MS Society. 9:30 AM

  • Dash Stadium Card Show - Are you a card collector? Head to Dash Stadium for over 125 vendors, cash prize raffles, and more! 9 AM - 4 PM

  • Water Tower Market - It’s Farm Day at the market! Shop for handmade items from artists and makers + keep an eye out for special farm guests at Radar Brewing Company. 12-5 PM

  • Cookie Decorating - Make memories and decorate spring-themed cookies as a family at The Canvas Cake Studio. 3 PM

  • Musical - Theatre Alliance presents Red Hot & Cole, a mix of biography and music that tells the story of American songwriter Cole Porter. Free event, one night only. 5 PM

  • Exhibition - SECCA hosts a reception for the Visual Art Thesis Exhibition, featuring artwork created by participants in the UNCSA Visual Art program. 2-4 PM

  • Spring Jam - Head to The Coalpit for an afternoon of live music benefitting Moji Coffee, a coffee shop that provides job training and advocates for employment for people with diverse abilities. 2 PM

  • Outdoor Concert - A free community concert with food trucks in partnership with The Camel City Jazz Orchestra at Paul Ciener Botanical Gardens in Kernersville. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. 6 PM

  • Winemaker Tasting - Try classic Tuscan wines with Arianna from Corzano e Paterno at The Caviste’s drop-in event. 4:30-6:30 PM

Sunday, April 7

  • Garden Party - Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou at Bailey Park with poetry readings, spoken word performances, and live music. 2-4 PM

  • Cocktail Class - Learn how to stock a basic bar and craft classic cocktails at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar. 5 PM

Monday, April 8 (Solar Eclipse)

  • Star Party - Join Kaleideum for sun and moon-themed activities, crafts, and more. The first 400 visitors receive free solar eclipse glasses! 1:30 PM

  • Eclipse at the Library - Head to Davie County Public Library for crafts, games, and snacks; then go outside to watch the eclipse! 2 PM

Other News

  • Save the Date: The Winston-Salem Taco Festival takes place on Saturday, June 1 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Come ready for tacos, live DJs, local shopping, and a fun zone with axe throwing and corn hole!

  • Outdoors: Kayak the Quarry returns on Saturday, April 20. Register for this unique event to experience the Quarry at Grant Park in a new way! Both single and tandem kayaks are available.

  • Upcoming: Kaleideum’s “pARTy!”, a celebration of art and artists, takes place on Saturday, April 13. This 21+ event allows guests to explore the museum, meet featured artists, and help create a mural. Purchase your tickets by Friday, April 5.

  • Sports: We are down to the Final Four! Cheer on your favorite teams at Fiddlin’ Fish - team member Christy watched some of the Elite Eight games there last weekend!

  • Art: Sawtooth School for Visual Art and Salem College present Seating Assignment: Women in Contemporary Chairmaking and Craft Education. The exhibition opened last week and will remain on view at Sawtooth’s Davis Gallery through Saturday, May 11.

  • Try This: Can’t choose which drink to try at a new bar or restaurant? Sounds like you need a drink flight: Check out this list of drink flight options in Winston-Salem, from margaritas to whiskey to coffee!

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End of an Era

Smitty’s Notes, a longtime news and information source about all things Winston-Salem, is coming to a close.

Jeff "Smitty" Smith

Photo courtesy of Jeff “Smitty” Smith

  • Smitty’s Notes was started by Jeff “Smitty” Smith in 1997. What began as an informal email chain about fun things to do on the weekend grew into a monthly newsletter, website, and most importantly, something that connected the people of our city.

  • Winston-Salem would not be what it is today without Jeff’s work. Thank you, Jeff, for how you helped shape our community and paved the way for news sources like The Go-To to exist. We hope to see you around!

SPONSORED
Upcoming Events

  • Tour of Fine Spaces - Join the Junior League of Winston-Salem on April 20 to tour newly built and remodeled homes throughout the Triad.

  • Piedmont Earth Day Fair - Piedmont Federal Bank is a proud sponsor of North Carolina’s biggest Earth Day celebration! Join in the festivities at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on April 20.

  • Carolina Core Brews Fest - Celebrate craft beer culture with unlimited samples, food vendors, and a live DJ at Truist Point Stadium on April 27.

The Wrap

  • 🌑 A total solar eclipse will cross North America next Monday, April 8! We will experience a partial eclipse in Winston-Salem with 85% coverage, meaning it’s necessary to wear eclipse glasses while viewing the celestial event. No peeking!

  • 🎨 Art Crush is making its return on April 19! Every third Friday, head to the Arts District for live performances, art galleries, and more.

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