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April 7, 2025

🍽 Al Fresco Eats

Take in the beauty of North Carolina’s spring while you eat! Here are some great local restaurants where you can enjoy your meal al fresco—just don’t forget your allergy medication.

Spring House | 450 N Spring Street

• The scenic patio wraps around the side of the house and sits beside the garden and terrace.

Betty on Burke | 1016 Burke Street

• The covered patio is screened in by bamboo, which makes it feel like a secluded haven.

Village Tavern | 221 Reynolda Village

• Nestled in Reynolda Village, this Village Tavern location has one of the largest patios in the area.

6th and Vine | 209 W 6th Street

• The extensive outdoor patio is hidden away from the street and can accommodate large parties.

Mozelle’s | 878 W 4th Street

• This is the spot for you if you love streetside seating!

✨ 3 great services to take advantage of this spring at Renewal Med Spa.

1. Laser Hair Removal: A safe, effective, and non-invasive method of removing body hair. 

2. DiamondGlow: Exfoliates, extracts, and infuses at the same time—gives your skin a beautiful glow!

3. EMSCULPT NEO: Eliminates fat and builds muscle.

Learn more about these services and others at their Spring Open House event on April 15.*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, April 8

• Face to Face - Listen to John Legend speak at LJVM Coliseum as part of Wake Forest’s Face to Face Speaker Forum! 7:15 PM

• Home Opener - Baseball’s back! Watch the Winston-Salem Dash play the Greensboro Grasshoppers at Truist Stadium. Daily games through Sunday.

Wednesday, April 9

• Calligraphy Class - Learn the basics of calligraphy at Joymongers Barrel Hall with Sip & Script. 6:30 PM

• Dance Class - Join Real World Ballroom for a beginner West Coast Swing class. 6:45 PM

• Sip & Paint - Paint an Easter-themed “Welcome Peeps” sign at Harmon House. 6:30 PM

• Adult Skate Night - Strap on your skates and groove to DJ RhythmNWheels’ tunes at Skate Haven USA! Rental skates available. 7-9:30 PM

Thursday, April 10

• Winston Under 40 Social - Head to Dave & Buster’s for unlimited games, complimentary appetizers, and the opportunity to meet fellow young professionals! 5-6:30 PM

• Pickleball 102 - Learn several critical strategies and techniques to improve your pickleball play at Fourth of July Park. 6:30 PM

• Cookie Decorating - Join The Canvas Cake Studio at East of Texas to make Easter-themed designs using colorful icing and sprinkles! 6:30 PM

• Art Tour - Take a guided tour of NCMA Winston-Salem’s “David LaChapelle: Dear Sonja” exhibit, featuring 80+ works from LaChapelle. 6 PM

Friday, April 11

• Poetry Open Mic - April is National Poetry Month! Read your original poetry or a piece from your favorite poet at Bookmarks. 6 PM

• Outdoor Movie - Watch Innovation & Cinema’s first screening of the year, “Sing 2,” at Bailey Park! Movie starts at sunset.

• Murder Mystery - Untangle the mystery of the enigmatic John Henry Green’s demise at Incendiary Brewing in Lewisville. 7:30 PM

• Glow Party - Dress in neon attire and dance the night away at Juxtaposition Studios! Adult and kids tickets available. 5:30 PM

• Egg Dyeing Workshop - Explore the techniques practiced by the Moravians for hundreds of years at the Single Brothers’ Workshop. 6:30 PM

🏠 Thinking of moving? Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate is here to help—check out their housing reports for these popular neighborhoods in Winston-Salem!

• Ardmore | This quaint and highly walkable neighborhood features eclectic homes built in the mid-century, including Craftsman and Victorian styles.

• Sherwood Forest | You’ll love this neighborhood’s classic brick homes, strong sense of community, and easy access to city amenities.

• Buena Vista | A mix of charming stone cottages and elegant Colonial homes makes this one of Winston’s most picturesque neighborhoods.

Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate is your trusted guide to Winston-Salem's housing market. Their expert agents can help you find the perfect place for your family—reach out today!*

🗞 Other News

• ☀️ Summer Break: Only 6 weeks until school’s out for Summer! Sign your child up for a YMCA Summer Camp. Choose from a variety of day camps, including sports and themed camps with full-day and half-day options. Or, let them experience the adventure of YMCA Camp Hanes with both day and overnight camp opportunities.*
  
  

• 🏠 Housing: The Lofts at Whitaker Park celebrates its grand opening tomorrow, April 8! This luxury apartment community was transformed from two historic R.J. Reynolds tobacco factory buildings into 1, 2, & 3 bedroom loft-style units. Amenities include a seasonal saltwater pool, a bowling alley, and a 24-hour fitness center.
  
  

• 📈 Economy: Reynolds American Inc. is expanding its operations and creating new jobs at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville. The expansion will boost production of the company’s smokeless products as part of its vision to “Build a Smokeless World.”
  
  

• 🥳 Now Open: Magnolia’s Cafe opened this past weekend! The family-run cafe trailer serves espresso lattes, tea lattes, fresh-squeezed lemonades, and churros. Marelyn Gonzalez started the business as a pop-up cafe in October 2024.
  
  

• 🥚 For the Family: Tanglewood Stables brings back its Easter Egg Hunt Hayrides this month! Hop on for a ride to the Easter Egg Field, where kids can search for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. Call 336-766-9540 to reserve your spot.
  
  

• 😔 Closed: Damn Yankees Deli, a New York-style deli in Kernersville, has gone out of business. Damn Yankees is one of several locally owned businesses to close this year, including Sweet Potatoes and Underdog Records.

A MESSAGE FROM RIVERRUN

🎬 Lights, Camera, RiverRun!

Grab your bucket of popcorn. The RiverRun International Film Festival returns to the Triad for its 27th anniversary!

• What: Watch new films—175 to be exact—from filmmakers all across the globe!

• When: April 11-19

• Where: Various venues in Winston-Salem and Greensboro

• Highlights: There are so many great films at RiverRun, but here are a few worth mentioning!

  • "Inheritance" was produced by Winston-Salem native Austin Highsmith Garces, who also stars as the lead actress

  • “The Summer Book” stars actress Glenn Close in a touching story about a grandmother and granddaughter’s last summer together

  • “76 Days Adrift” chronicles Steven Callahan’s solo passage across the Atlantic Ocean that is upended when a whale collides with his boat

• Tickets: Grab your tickets for individual screenings or mix it up with a "sampler" package to experience multiple films! Plus, some screenings are free to attend—just be sure to register in advance.

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• Tour of Fine Spaces - Explore recently renovated and newly built homes across the Triad on a self-guided tour on April 12. The Junior League of Winston-Salem uses proceeds to bring literacy and health programs to women and families in Forsyth County.

• Evening in the Atrium - Listen to singer-songwriter Maia Kamil perform while enjoying a pop-up bar and small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on April 17.

• Triad Heart Ball - Support the American Heart Association while taking part in a heart-healthy meal, live auction, and more at the Grandover Resort and Spa on April 25. Ticket sales end April 18.

• Business Class - Join Wake Forest Executive Education for its one-day program on Fundamentals of Effective Negotiation at Wake Downtown on May 6. Register by April 22.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🍰 In case you missed it, Dulce Aroma celebrated its grand opening on Sunday! The Hispanic bakery serves a variety of fresh-baked breads, along with cakes, pies, and cheesecakes.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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