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February 10, 2025

🖌 Behind the Brush

Meet Christina Parrish, the art educator turned full-time muralist behind many memorable murals around town!

• The Start: In 2016, Christina painted a mural for the art club at the school where she worked. Over the next several years, she continued painting school murals, and by 2020, she turned her mural painting into a business.
  
  

• Her Artwork: Winston-Salem is full of Christina’s murals! Some of her favorite projects include the murals she’s painted for Bar Nola, The Dutch Light, The Boho Depot, and Kaleideum.
  
  

• Behind the Scenes: Christina paints 1-2 large projects each month, with each project taking ~5 days to complete.
  
  

• What’s Next? Christina is preparing for the Kernersville Mural Festival, a live painting event taking place in downtown Kernersville on May 2-4.

🌹 Can’t decide between flowers or jewelry? Why not spoil them with both this Valentine's Day! Treat your special someone to the timeless elegance of Windsor Jewelers’ stunning pieces - and enjoy a dozen roses absolutely free with your purchase!

• Spectacular necklaces

• Coveted timepieces

• Dazzling earrings

Give more when you shop Windsor Jewelers! While supplies last. Visit store for complete details.*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, February 11

• Cookie Decorating - Decorate love-themed cookies with The Canvas Cake Studio at Tucker’s Tap Yard! 6 PM

• Arthouse Collective - Join The DOSE Collective for an evening of films and TV episodes every Tuesday. 7 PM

• Wine Tasting - Taste Valentine’s wines from Piedmont Wine Imports at The Caviste! Drop in anytime from 5-7 PM.

Wednesday, February 12

• Cocktail Class - Learn how to make The Paper Airplane cocktail with your date at Joyner’s! 7 PM

• Author Event - Bookmarks brings bestselling romance author Tia Williams to Reynolds Place Theatre for a conversation and booksigning. 6:30 PM

• Calligraphy Class - Learn the basics of calligraphy at Joymongers Barrel Hall! 6:30 PM

Thursday, February 13 (Galentine’s Day)

• Galentine’s Mix & Mingle - Meet other women and celebrate the power of female voices in literature at Bookmarks! 5:30 PM

• Lunch & Learn - Join Triad Cultural Arts at The Enterprise Center to learn about significant historic sites for the African diaspora. 12 PM

• Galentine’s Party - Celebrate Galentine’s with your girlfriends at Meladoni Cellars! Tickets include an individual charcuterie board. 4-8 PM

• Speed Connections - Meet new people with guided question rounds at Single Brothers Bar. 8 PM

• Floral DIY - Design a floral arrangement with your girlfriends while enjoying charcuterie and desserts. 6 PM

• Hearts & Crafts - Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Kaleideum with carnival games, Valentine cards, and a Digital Dome dance party! This event is designed for individuals and families with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. 5:30 PM

Friday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day)

• Stage Show - The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” a story revolving around Black artists in the 1920s. Runs through February 23.

• Hearts & Paws - Celebrate Clifford the Big Red Dog’s birthday at Bookmarks with special activities, a scavenger hunt, and the chance to meet Clifford in person! 4-6 PM

• Paint Your Partner - Get ready for a hilarious night at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar as you attempt to paint your partner. Materials provided. 6 PM

• Dance Class - Learn ballroom dancing with your date at Best of Ballroom Dance Studio! Open to seasoned dancers and beginners. 6 PM

• Stop Light Party - Wear a colored wristband to indicate your relationship status at Miller’s on Trade! Also available Saturday. 7 PM - 2 AM

• Valentine’s Dinner - Enjoy a four-course dinner with your date in the Flow Club at Truist Stadium. Also available Saturday. Seatings at 6 PM, 7 PM, and 8 PM.

• Baseball - Cheer on the Deacs as they take on Long Island University for their season opener at Couch Ballpark. 4 PM

🗞 Other News

• 🏈 Sports: Touchdown! Register by February 17 for NFL Flag Football, where kids 4-14 learn the game in a fun, no-contact environment. Teams meet once a week for 2 hours on Sundays at Old Town Park.*
  
  

• 💻 Work: Does remote work make you feel isolated? We get that, and so does Flywheel Coworking! Join them on February 26 for Community Day - you’ll meet fellow remote workers and experience why so many people choose to work from Flywheel Coworking. Register today!*
  
  

• ✏️ Education: The new Brunson Elementary School groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Monday, February 17, at 1201 N Patterson Drive. The school will be built on a brownfield site, which means the land was contaminated by prior industrial use—in this case, a furniture plant. The school is projected to be finished in 2026. (WFDD)
  
  

• 🧘‍♂️ Closing: Wildlight Wellness Collective, a yoga, meditation, and breathwork studio in the Arts District, will close its doors on March 30. Owners Jeremiah and Pamela have not disclosed the reason for the closure. The studio has been a part of the community since its opening in December 2018.
  
  

• 💙 Support: Yelp NC Triad released a list of Black-owned businesses in the Triad! The list features 100+ businesses across different industries including food & drink, home & auto, and fitness & beauty.
  
  

• 🎨 Learning: Want to learn a new skill? Register for one of Sawtooth’s spring art classes starting February 11 or begin learning a new language at the Vecino Center - spring classes include Spanish, French, Italian, and Arabic.
  
  

• 🔍 Save the Date: Bring your magnifying glass to Robert Hall on Friday, March 7, for the Murder Mystery Fundraiser! Become a part of the story as you gather clues and interrogate suspects to determine who committed the crime. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Winston-Salem Police Foundation.

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Upcoming Events

• Magical Milestone Day - Celebrate Kaleideum’s first anniversary at 120 West 3rd Street with a magic show, birthday cake, a scavenger hunt, and more on February 15.

• TEDxWFU - Listen to acclaimed speakers including Anindya Kundu (former TED Talk guest) and Grace Stanke (Miss America 2023) share their life experiences at Broyhill Auditorium on February 20.

• Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day on February 26.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🍕 National Pizza Day was Sunday, February 9. It’s not too late to celebrate - check out our pizza guide to find the best spots in town!

• ❤️️ Still figuring out what to do for Valentine’s Day? Check out our full Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day guide, featuring 44+ events!

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