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December 11, 2024

American Pickers

Have you heard? The team behind History Channel’s “American Pickers” is coming to North Carolina in February 2025!

• What: The show follows a team of “pickers” digging through private collections for hidden treasures that they restore to their former glory. The show first aired in 2010.
  
  

• The News: The Pickers will visit North and South Carolina in February 2025. They are looking for private collections with interesting items and engaging stories—those who wish to be considered should call or text ‪(646) 493-2184 or email [email protected].
  
  

• Fun Fact: One of the show’s most famous North Carolina finds was a rare Von Dutch motorcycle. Host Mike Wolfe called it a “Holy Grail” item and paid $21,000 to acquire it.

Bah humbug! Experience the story of Ebenezer Scrooge in a one-of-a-kind drone light show at Truist Stadium! Watch 500 drones light up the sky with a spectacular rendition of “A Christmas Carol," narrated by the voice of Matt Lucas.

• 📅 Saturday, December 21, at 6:30 PM

• 📍 Truist Stadium

• 🎟 Tickets start at $20

Use the promo code HOLIDAYTGT to get $5 off your purchase!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, December 14

• Kaleideum After Dark - Wear your ugly holiday sweater, dance to live music from Hold Tone, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event. 6:30-9:30 PM

• Vintage Market - Discover vintage clothing from Winston Vintage Market’s 20+ vendors at ALV Nightclub! 11 AM - 5 PM

• Grand Opening - Explore the new Kernersville Recreation + Event Center at 1020 Shields Rd! The facility features two gyms, a stage, a conference room, and much more. 6-8 PM

• Gingerbread Showdown - Compete for the title of “best gingerbread house” at Gypsy Road Brewing! Materials provided. 12-4 PM

• Holiday Market - Find unique handmade items and take pictures with Santa (for free!) at Winston Junction Market. 11 AM - 4 PM

• Kernersville Yuletide - Explore historic downtown Kernersville’s special holiday events at locations like Körner’s Folly, the Kernersville Museum, and the Ciener Botanical Garden. 10 AM - 9 PM

• Paint With Santa - Interact with Santa and Mrs. Claus while painting a holiday scene at Painting With a Twist! 12 PM

• ChristmasFest - Experience German and Moravian Christmas traditions at the Davis Center and Elberson Fine Arts Center! Festivities include caroling, orchestra performances, a market, and more. 10 AM - 5 PM

• Craft Showcase - Support local small businesses and shop for holiday gifts at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market. 8 AM - 12 PM

• Meet & Greet - Actor Burgess Jenkins from “Remember the Titans” signs autographs at The Remedy to help raise funds for Brenner Children's Hospital. 1-3 PM

Sunday, December 15

• Cocktail Class - Join Easytalk at the bar and learn how to craft champagne cocktails! 4 PM

• R&B Karaoke Party - Gather your friends and sing to your favorite R&B songs at Hoots Beer Co. 6 PM

• Holiday Market - Shop from 20+ local businesses at Wise Man Brewing! 12-4 PM

• Crafting Concert - Listen to a jazz trio at Dabble Art Bar while making holiday crafts. 3-5 PM

Monday, December 16

• Financial Class - Learn how to protect your identity through Piedmont Federal Bank’s free monthly financial literacy class at Robinhood Road Family YMCA. 6 PM*

• Drag Ugly Sweater Bingo - Wear your ugly sweater and play bingo at Joymongers Barrel Hall. 7 PM

📚 Only 2 more weeks ‘til Christmas! Not sure what to get the reader in your life? Bookmarks has you covered with:

• Signed books for literary enthusiasts

• Kids Club, a monthly book subscription for little bookworms

• Gift cards for picky readers

• Bookish gear like an Agatha Christie puzzle and a Book Lover’s Box

Shop online or in-store at 634 W 4th Street!*

🗞 Other News

• 🎬 Arts: RiverRun executive director Rob Davis will retire on December 31. Mary Dossinger and Tiffany Jones, who currently work at RiverRun, will serve as co-interim directors starting January 1, 2025. RiverRun is a local non-profit best known for its annual RiverRun International Film Festival, which takes place in April.
  
  

• 👯‍♀️ Local Legend: Winston-Salem native Gracie Epperson landed her dream role as one of the Radio City Rockettes! Epperson trained at In-Motion Dance Studio in Winston-Salem before moving to New York City to pursue her dancing dream. She will be performing at Radio City Music Hall through January 5. (WXII 12)
  
  

• 🎁 Gift Idea: Need a last-minute gift idea? NC Tripping released the second edition of its “The NC Bucket List Book,” perfect for anyone who loves to explore North Carolina!
  
  

• 🎭 Theater: The Piedmont Shakespeare Company, a new theater company, will perform Shakespearean shows at various outdoor venues in the Piedmont beginning in Summer 2025. Leading the theater company are faculty members from UNCSA and Elon University.
  
  

• 😸 Event: Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) is hosting its first Winter Open House on Friday, December 13. The event will feature adoptable cats and the opportunity to learn how to get involved in AARF.
  
  

• 🎄 Giving Back: Each Christmas, Finnigan’s Wake sponsors a local family by setting up a Giving Tree in its pub—patrons can grab tags from the tree and buy the gifts written on the tags. The unwrapped gifts must be returned to Finnigan’s Wake by Saturday, December 14.
  
  

• 🍸 Now Open: Sushi Rosé’s Dessert & Cocktail Lounge is now open! The Lounge is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 PM to 2 AM and features exclusive menu items like the Flamin Deacon cocktail and coconut layer cake.

Experience the Vienna Light Orchestra on Monday, December 23!

Picture This: Over 2,000 flickering candles illuminating performers as they play beautiful holiday music like "Silent Night" and "Carol of the Bells."

📍 R. J. Reynolds Auditorium
📆 December 23 at 3:30 PM and 7 PM

Keep in Mind: These popular performances usually sell out quickly, so purchase your tickets today!*

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Upcoming Events

• An Enchanted Christmas - Take a self-guided tour through the decorated Reynolda House after hours on December 17. Make holiday cards, listen to organ music, and enjoy a hot chocolate bar!

• Holiday Drone Light Show - Watch 500 drones light up the sky with a rendition of “A Christmas Carol” at Truist Stadium on December 21.

• Vienna Light Orchestra - Listen to world-class musicians and vocalists perform beautiful holiday music under the glow of thousands of candles on December 23 at R.J. Reynolds Auditorium.

🌀 The Wrap

• 👀 Missed Monday’s newsletter? We shared that Robert Hall—a local event venue—is opening a second location, The Nash, in Fall 2025.

• 🎻 Enter our giveaway on Instagram for a chance to win two tickets to the Vienna Light Orchestra performance!

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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