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August 19, 2024

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Special Promo: Get your underarms FREE with any other laser treatment this August at The VISTA at Forsyth Plastic Surgery. Offer ends 8/30.*

Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, August 20

• State of Education - Listen to Bonita J. Brown, WSSU’s new chancellor, discuss her vision for the University and its role in Winston-Salem's growth at the Benton Convention Center. 11:30 AM

• Winston-Salem Open - Enjoy all the tennis, drinks, food, and fan perks through Saturday!

Wednesday, August 21

• Single Mingle - Meet your match or make new friends at Joyner’s! Free to attend. 7 PM

• Paint Your Pet - Artist Seann Vicente hosts a Pups, Paints, & Pints class at Brouwerij DuBois! 6:30-8:30 PM

Thursday, August 22

• Tap Into Preservation - Join Preservation Forsyth at The Remedy to learn about the history of the unique building in the company of other history-lovers. 6 PM

• SoHo Cooking - Learn to make Eastern European classics at Southern Home & Kitchen. 6 PM

• Tay Tay Dance Party - Get ready to dance and sing along to all the top Taylor Swift hits with DJ Swiftie! 7 PM

• Curator Tour - Join Jared Ledesma, Curator of 20th-Century Art and Contemporary Art, for a guided tour of "Tender,” which highlights the compelling work of Trinidadian-American artist Allana Clarke. 6 PM

• Name That Tune - The Playground Golf and Sports Bar is kicking off a weekly "Name That Tune" night. Bring a friend and show off your musical knowledge! 7:30 PM

Friday, August 23

• Outdoor Movie - Bring blankets or lawn chairs to Crossnore and watch Sing! Concessions and food trucks onsite. Pre-movie fun starts at 6:30 PM, movie starts at dusk.

950 students got new clothes, shoes, and school supplies through YMCA's Bright Beginnings, turning back-to-school stress into a positive experience for struggling families.

You can support community impact programs like Bright Beginnings by donating to the YMCA’s Annual Impact Fund.*

Other News

• Plan Ahead: Did you know estate planning involves more than just deciding who gets your money when you're gone? It can also be about who gets your furry friend and who cares for your kids if something happens to you. Here are the "Top 5 Estate Planning Questions Answered" from Bell, Davis, & Pitt P.A.*
  
  

• Award: The votes are in: USA Today ranked The Graylyn Estate as the fourth-best boutique hotel in the US! The boutique hotel and conference center features 85 uniquely decorated rooms and butlers available around the clock.
  
  

• Expansion: The city plans to extend Long Branch Trail an additional 1.2 miles. The multi-use path currently runs 1.7 miles from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Salem Creek Greenway. The addition would run across Martin Luther King Jr. Drive along an inactive rail line to 25th Street. (WFDD)
  
  

• Music: A Winston-Salem band, Proxevita, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the “America’s Next Top Hitmaker” contest! The contest winners will be featured in Rolling Stone, win $10,000, and perform at the Rolling Stone ‘Future of Music’ Showcase. You can vote for Proxevita daily through Thursday, August 22.
  
  

• Arts: Tickets for UNCSA’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker” are now on sale. The five performances will be held at the Steven Tanger Center in Greensboro from December 6-8.
  
  

• By the Numbers: Visitors to Forsyth County spent $1.05 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.9% from 2022. The travel and tourism industry generated more than $272 million in personal income and $72.6 million in state and local taxes.

The Return of a Local Favorite

Have you heard? The Tavern in Old Salem is reopening!

• What: Old Salem, Inc. sold the building to a subsidiary of RJS Properties, Inc. The company will begin renovating the building immediately and plans to reopen the restaurant later this year.
  
  

• Backstory: The restaurant closed at the end of 2019 partly because of slower business due to construction on Business 40. The restaurant had been a favorite dining experience for locals, especially for special occasions like graduations and anniversaries.
  
  

• Changes: Renovations will include all new kitchen equipment, upgrades to the outdoor arbor dining area, and dedicated restaurant parking.

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Upcoming Events

• Financial Class - Learn about financial products and services through Piedmont Federal Bank’s monthly financial literacy class at Robinhood Road Family YMCA on August 26. Free to attend.

• Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day on August 28.

• Ace n’ Ale - Join Winston-Salem Tennis, Inc. for the kickoff party of its newest young adult social league at Ski & Tennis Station on August 30.

• DIY Workshop - Learn to craft a soy wax candle and soap bars while sipping on mimosas at Lizzie’s All Natural Products on September 6.

• Gem Show - Attend the Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center from September 6-8 for demonstrations, geode sales, and more.

• Dirty Dozen 5K - Run through mud, climb over obstacles, and support the YMCA’s health programs at this 5K/fun run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA on September 14.

The Wrap

• ✨ Did you see our staycation giveaway? We’ve teamed up with Reynolda Gardens, Reynolda Village, Reynolda House, and The Graylyn Estate!

• 🤝 Looking to broaden your network? Check out some local networking groups in Winston-Salem.

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