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April 30, 2025
🎤 9+ Summer Concert Series in Winston-Salem
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
April 30, 2025
A MESSAGE FROM ICON CUSTOM BUILDERS
Transform Your Home
Do you love your home but crave a new kitchen, a remodeled bath, or additional living space? Contact ICON Custom Builders for their expertise in creating stunning transformations.
The Team: ICON's full-service design-build team has been remodeling homes in neighborhoods across Winston-Salem for 20 years.
Check out their recent transformations:
Bartram | Buena Vista Neighborhood | Transformed the kitchen to enhance the flow and provide a more inviting space for hosting family gatherings.
River Chase | Huntcliff Neighborhood | Turned an outdated primary bathroom into a luxury retreat that incorporates a spa-inspired steam shower.
Ryan Way | Ryanvaille Neighborhood | Built a 3-story addition off the back of the home, expanded the kitchen to maximize entertaining space, and added an elevator.
Current projects they are working on:
Buena Vista | Adding nearly 1,000 square feet to include a spacious primary suite and screened-in porch.
Lasater Mill | Remodeling the guest house, boathouse, and all rooms in the main house while expanding the space to include an additional bedroom.
West End | Reimagining the primary suite, opening up the kitchen, and updating the electrical throughout.
Whether it's a small bath remodeling project or a major home transformation, ICON is here to make your design dreams a reality!
🎤 Turn Up the Music
Summer concerts are back! Whether you’re looking for a unique date night idea or planning a family outing, check out these upcoming musical performances in Winston-Salem!
Outdoor Concert in Lewisville
Music Under the Stars | Shallowford Square, Lewisville | Saturdays at 7 PM | First concert: Camel City Yacht Club on July 12
Coal Pit Live | The Coal Pit | Saturdays at 7 PM | First concert: Ashes & Arrows and Morgan Myles on May 31
Bailey Beats | Bailey Park | Various days at 5 PM | First concert: Katie Blvd and Band on May 31
Salem Band | Salem Square | Tuesdays at 7:30 PM | First concert: May 27 with Paperhand Puppet Intervention
Concerts in the Park | Davie County Community Park | Saturdays at 7 PM | First concert: David Lee Murphy and Caroline Keller on June 7
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🗓 Events
Saturday, May 3
Trellis Kentucky Derby Party - Join the Trellis Leadership Council at The Atrium at Biotech Place for live music, a silent auction, festive food & drinks, and a live stream of the Kentucky Derby! 4:30-7:30 PM*
Goat Yoga - Practice yoga with adorable goats at Red Hound Farms! Class led by Breathe Yoga Studio. 11 AM
FUSE Makers Market - Shop from 50 makers, make your own art, and enjoy live music and delicious food at NCMA Winston-Salem. 10 AM - 5 PM
Dram & Draught Derby Party - Sip on mint juleps and compete in a best hat & best dressed competition at Dram & Draught! 3-8 PM
Peter and The Wolf - Take the kids to see this charming fable brought to life by the Winston-Salem Symphony at the Scale Fine Arts Center. 11 AM
Cardboard Boat Regatta - Watch competitors race across Winston Lake in boats made out of cardboard and duct tape! 10 AM
Gardenmore - Visit three local gardens in Ardmore to pick up great tips and inspiration for your home garden! 9 AM - 12 PM
Playground Derby Party - Head to The Playground for stick horse races, mint juleps, and best-dressed contests. Activities start at 6 PM.
Sunday, May 4
May Day Market - Celebrate the changing of the seasons at Brouwerij DuBois with a vendor market, live music, and good eats from Smoke Revival Meat Company. 1-5 PM
Supper Club - Join Camel City Supper Club at Granville Park to meet new people and enjoy dishes that represent “a taste of home.” Don’t forget to bring your own dish to share! 5:30 PM
Cinco de Mayo @ West Bend - Enjoy street tacos, bounce houses, piñatas, live music, cornhole, and more at West Bend Bar! 1-6 PM
Monday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo)
Murder Mystery - Can you solve this Cinco de Mayo Fiesta murder? Step into an interactive mystery at Incendiary Brewing Winston-Salem! 7:30 PM
Mother’s Day Market - Shop for the perfect Mother’s Day gift at Fiddlin’ Fish! 5:30-9 PM
Block Party - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at La Carreta with live music, face painting, giveaways, and local vendors! Doors open at 11 AM.
🗣Can every child succeed in Winston-Salem? Join the Winston-Salem Foundation for a keynote with Dr. Raj Chetty, renowned economist behind the 2014 study naming Forsyth County one of the toughest for economic mobility.
Learn new insights and data on how communities can create brighter futures.
Hear from local leaders Kellie Easton, Tricia McManus, and Mark Owens as they explore solutions for a more equitable Winston-Salem.
🗓️ May 12, 5 PM at the Benton Convention Center
🎟 Register by May 9*
🗞 Other News
🏆 Ranking: For the tenth year in a row, Variety magazine named UNCSA’s School of Filmmaking one of the top film programs in North America! Variety noted the School’s ability to prepare students for a wide range of careers.
📚 Save the Date: New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman visits Winston-Salem on Thursday, May 15! Bookmarks will host Backman in conversation with local author Charlie Lovett at R.J. Reynolds Auditorium. Backman’s newest book, “My Friends,” releases on May 6.
🚗 Parking: Don’t forget! The city replaces downtown’s parking meter system with the PayByPhone app tomorrow, May 1. Additionally, on-street parking rates will increase to $1.50/hour.
🎨 Arts: Calling all artists. The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission and Boston-Thurmond Community Network are looking for an artist or artist team to create asphalt murals throughout the Boston-Thurmond neighborhood. Applications are due Monday, May 12.
🥳 Birthday: Join us in wishing The Go-To team member, Bre, a happy birthday! Bre is one of our amazing content gatherers who joined the team last April. Learn more about her in our highlight post!
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Upcoming Events
Kaleideum After Dark - Battle it out in a Guitar Hero World Tour competition, jam out with High School Reunion on the Rooftop, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event on May 10.
The Art of Motherhood Wellness Retreat - Join the Be Well Women’s Wellness Collective for self-care and bonding through yoga, meditation, journaling, and conversations on May 10.
Community Meeting - Learn about economic mobility at the Benton Convention Center on May 12, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Raj Chetty and a panel discussion.
Evening in the Atrium - Enjoy a pop-up bar and small bites from The Downtown Grille while listening to local jazz band Posture perform at 500 W 5th on May 15.
Barn Bash - Kick off the main growing season at Fair Share Farm with a vendor market, food trucks, and farm tours on May 17.
Sugar Mamas Shopping Experience 2.0 - Support woman-owned businesses at Ace Acres Event Venue on May 17 & 18, featuring 100+ local vendors, food trucks, music, and photo ops.
Dream Asia Food Fest - Discover 70+ Asian food vendors, hands-on workshops, cultural performances, and an Asian vendor market at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on May 17 & 18.
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