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January 22, 2025

👟 47 Miles of HOPE

What do you do on your birthday? If you’re Justin Bailey, you spend it running your age in miles.

• What: 47 Miles of HOPE is an annual run that raises money and awareness for H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem, a non-profit that addresses children’s health and food insecurity issues in Forsyth County.
  
  

• Backstory: The first Miles of HOPE run was held in 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Justin told our team the run was a way to get people active outside while also supporting a great cause.
  
  

• Why It Matters: Since Miles of HOPE’s inception in 2021, it has raised $44,000 for H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem. Last year alone, the race raised $20,000!
  
  

• Details: Participants can run in a 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K, 10K, or 47 mile relay. If you’re up for it, you can also run the full 47 miles with Justin! Races start at various times on Saturday, January 25, at Kimberly Park.
  
  

• Sign up: It’s not too late to sign up! According to WXII 12, the day of the race will be one of the warmest this week, with a high of 44°.

🎉 Happy 7th anniversary, CycleBar Winston-Salem! Join them on Saturday, January 25, for an unforgettable celebration featuring:

• FREE rides with DJ Hek Yeh

• Local vendors like Ginger Bread Man Bakery and Brimmed Hat Bar

• The chance to experience why riders love CycleBar!

Don’t wait–book your ride today!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, January 25

• Moveable Feast - Join Bookmarks at Reynolds Place Theatre for a unique author meet-and-greet event where authors rotate between tables every 10 minutes. Also available Sunday.

• 47 Miles for HOPE - Run at Kimberly Park to support H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem! Start times vary based on distance.

• Volunteering - Passionate about nature? Learn about invasive plant species and how to effectively remove them at Gateway Nature Preserve. 9 AM

• Comedy Night - Need a good laugh? Comedians Andy Forrester and Jordan Centry perform at Old Homeplace Vineyards. 7:30 PM

• Pre-Game Party - Join Roll the Quad at Fiddlin’ Fish for autographs and photos with Wake Forest football team members. Stay after to watch the sold out WFU/Duke game! 1:30-3:30 PM

• Elvis Tribute Show - Enjoy a delicious dinner at Childress Vineyards while watching a performance from an Elvis tribute artist. Attendees are encouraged to wear ‘50s attire. 6 PM

• Line Dancing - Brush up on the basics and show off your moves at Radar Brewing! Lesson at 7 PM, open dance from 8-9:30 PM.

• Pianos for Paws - Listen to Dueling Pianos perform an all-request show at Robert Hall. This fundraiser event benefits Fur-Ever Friends of North Carolina. 6 PM

• Onesie & PJ Bar Crawl - Dress cozy for Breathe Cocktail Lounge’s first annual bar crawl, featuring Folly’s, Social Habit, and more! 5 PM

• Open Art Studio - Create art in community at B Balanced Counseling & Wellness. Attendees also have the option to join a wall tapestry weaving workshop! 6 PM

• Chili Competition - It’s the annual Beat Chef Shane Contest! Taste the competitors’ chili entries and vote for your favorite at Foothills Tasting Room. 2-5 PM

Sunday, January 26

• Paint Party - Gather with your friends at Little Brother Kernersville to paint a winter scene. 1 PM

• Cookie Decorating - Use an assortment of icings to decorate your winter cookies at Incendiary Brewing. Kids are welcome! 3 PM

• Mozart’s Birthday - UNCSA faculty perform chamber music in honor of the great composer’s 269th birthday at Watson Hall. 3 PM

• Cocktail Class - Learn to make Hong Kong cocktails at Easytalk! 4 PM

Monday, January 27

• Trivia Night - Gather your team and test your knowledge at Wise Man Brewing! 7:30 PM

📚 Speed dating, but with authors. Bookmarks’ annual Moveable Feast returns this weekend (Saturday & Sunday)!

• What: Meet 10 authors as they rotate between tables, discussing their books and engaging in conversation with you!

• Who’s Coming: Well-known authors like Charmaine Wilkerson (Black Cake & Good Dirt) and Steven Petrow (The Joy You Make).

• Where: Reynolds Place Theatre

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to talk face-to-face with your favorite authors. Register today!*

🗞 Other News

• 📈 Stat: 89% of coworkers report being happier since joining a coworking space (Ergonomic Trends). Set yourself up for success with a fresh, focused work environment at Flywheel Coworking that supports both your professional growth and well-being. Explore their flexible membership options today!*
  
  

• ✈️ Economy: The NC Department of Transportation reported that Smith Reynolds Airport has an $885 million impact on the local economy and supports 3,190 jobs. Did you know the airport was built in 1927 to accommodate a stop from the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh?
  
  

• 🍸 Now Open: Clemmons Social Bar opened at 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court! The bar hosts open mic nights, music bingo, and live music in an upscale, relaxed environment. The space was formerly occupied by Four Dollar Jack’s.
  
  

• 🐪 Closing: Camel City Goods will close its physical location at the beginning of February—all merchandise is now marked 50% off. Camel City Goods will continue selling its locally-inspired apparel and accessories on its online store.
  
  

• 🎨 Art: Have you seen “After the Storm” at Sawtooth? The solo exhibit by Asheville-based artist Cleaster Cotton features self-portraits accompanied by poetic reflections on Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The exhibition will be on display through Saturday, February 8.
  
  

• ❓ Save the Date: Think you know the answer? Imprints Cares’ annual Quizzical Trivia Night is Friday, February 7, at the Millenium Center. The trivia-meets-gala event supports Imprints Cares’ mission to nurture children for lifelong success through ready-for-school programs and expanded learning programs.

☑️ Final Voting Round

It’s time for the final round of voting for The Go-To Reader’s Choice Awards! Vote for your favorite businesses and locations in Winston-Salem by Sunday, January 26.

• How? Fill out this survey, voting for your favorite entry in each category. If you don’t have an answer, don’t stress—just continue to the next question. You may only fill out the survey once.
  
  

• Timeline: The voting round will run through Sunday, January 26. We’ll announce the winners in our newsletter on Wednesday, January 29!

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Upcoming Events

• Watch Parties - Watch the Bowman Gray Clash on February 1 and 2 at The Nash Museum and Event Center, surrounded by seven generations of NASCAR race cars and memorabilia.

• Kaleideum After Dark - Make your own slime, sing karaoke in the Digital Dome, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event on February 8.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🎉 Did you know we have an active giveaway on Instagram? Enter for the chance to win a goGLOW VIP membership—that’s one goGLOW sunless tan a month for 12 months!

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