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July 10, 2024

Happy Birthday, Krispy Kreme!

Krispy Kreme’s 87th birthday is July 13! Did you know the international doughnut chain started in Winston-Salem?

• The Beginning: Vernon Rudolph opened the first Krispy Kreme in Old Salem in 1937. Originally, he only sold the doughnuts to local grocery stores but eventually began offering them hot and fresh to customers on the street.
  
  

• Today: Krispy Kreme now has 377 locations in the US and is in more than 35 countries! Even though the original store was torn down, you can find a plaque in Old Salem commemorating the place where it stood.
  
  

• Celebrate: In honor of its birthday, you can buy a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts and spend an additional $.87 to get a second dozen on Friday, July 12.

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Get ready for a summer packed with FREE live music downtown produced by The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership! Grab your dancing shoes and friends for a fantastic time in Winston-Salem.*

Downtown Jazz at Corpening Plaza:

• July 12: Eric Essix

• July 26: Art Sherrod/Lin Rountree

• August 16: Althea Rene

• August 30: Marcus Anderson

Summer on Fourth on 4th St:

• July 13: The Phase Band (Party Band)

• August 17: The Bo Stevens (Honky Tonk)

• August 31: Souljam (Party Band)

• September 7: Vagabonds Saints Society (“Sounds of Summer”) 

Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Saturday, July 13

• Candlelight Concert - Experience the music of Coldplay at UNCSA’s Alex Ewing Performance Place under the glow of candlelight. Performances at 6:30 PM and 8:45 PM.

• Kaleideum After Dark - Join Kaleideum for an ‘80s-themed night! Watch Weird Science on the roof and enjoy a Stranger Things laser show in the Digital Dome. 6:30 PM

• Soccer Match - Watch Salem City FC play the Charlotte Eagles at Truist Sports Park in its final match before the playoffs! 7 PM

• Summer Sunset Market - Find unique items from local makers, artisans, and vintage dealers at Krankies. Don’t forget to try Detroit-style pizza from the kitchen! 5-9 PM

• Dinner & Show - Visit Childress Vineyards for a gourmet dinner and an interactive musical performance by Dueling Pianos. 5:30 PM

• Chai Workshop - Learn about the history of chai and make your own unique blend with the Vecino Center at Chad’s Chai! 11 AM

• HuffJam - Watch the final round of the American BMX Flatland League season at The Ramkat! This family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature a live DJ and food from Flatland Burgers. 10 AM - 9 PM

• Author Visit - Local author Wade Beauchamp discusses his latest historical fiction release, The Purple Menace and the Tobacco Prince, at The Bookhouse. 6 PM

• Gardenmore - Explore three local gardens in Ardmore and learn tips from the gardeners on how to bring your own space to life! 9 AM

• Grand Opening - Village Square Arcade is celebrating its grand opening! The arcade is right beside Village Square Tap House at 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct in Clemmons. 12-11 PM

• Kids Storytime - Bookmarks hosts a special storytime, featuring a petting zoo, face painting, and family activities! Author Ashley Belote will read from her newest picture book, Sheepwrecked. 10:30 AM

Sunday, July 14

• Meet & Greet - Head to Wise Man Brewing to meet the players and coaches of our local soccer team, Salem City FC. 4-7 PM

• Bead Workshop - Learn about the types of beads used in other cultures and create your own at the Lam Museum of Anthropology. 2 PM

• Brunch & Bachata - Try delicious food and dance to bachata music at Pink Moon Cafe! Perfect for all skill levels. 1 PM

Monday, July 15

• Trivia Night - Gather a team and see how much you know at Foothills Brewing Tasting Room! 6:30 PM

Other News

• Volunteering: The Junior League of Winston-Salem (JLWS) is a women’s organization advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact. Learn more about JLWS and how to get involved on July 17 at Incendiary Brewing (Winston-Salem location) or on July 28 at Meladoni Cellars.
  
  

• Vote: The Graylyn Estate has been nominated as one of USA Today’s Top Boutique Hotels of 2024! The beautiful property was originally the country estate of Bowman and Nathalie Gray before it became a boutique hotel and conference center. Vote here to help secure its spot in the top ten.
  
  

• Ranking: Did you know Slappy’s Chicken was voted the No. 1 Best Fried Chicken in North Carolina? The Washington Park restaurant has served crispy fried chicken with its signature sauce since 2016.
  
  

• Adoption: Forsyth Humane is bringing back Empty the Shelters! All adoption fees are lowered to $50 from now through July 31. Heads up: The dogs and cats are adorable and you might just want to adopt them all.
  
  

• Coming Soon: Clutch Coffee Bar will open this fall at 289 S Stratford Road. It will be the second location in Winston-Salem and will serve customers from its drive-thru and walk-up window.
  
  

• Medical: A Cone Health Urgent Care Center will open in West Edge Shopping Center in early 2025. The nearly 3,300-square-foot facility will be open 7 days a week and offer traditional urgent care services.
  
  

• Legacy: Winston-Salem recently lost two great men. Harry Philip Knabb championed downtown development, specifically the Arts District and Art For Arts Sake (AFAS). Big Ron Hunter performed blues music worldwide and was affectionately known as the “world’s happiest Bluesman.”

Big Moves

Have you heard? HanesBrands and Carolina University are relocating!

HanesBrands

The apparel company plans to move its corporate offices to the Park Building at 101 N Cherry Street downtown.

• The Reason: The relocation comes as the company is downsizing.
  

• What’s Next: HanesBrands will move to its new location in early 2025.

Carolina University

The private Christian university has purchased HanesBrands’ current campus and will begin using the space once the company moves out in early 2025.

• Background: The opportunity to purchase the campus came at a perfect moment for the University, which has been experiencing a growing student population with no place to build more housing.
  

• What’s Next: Carolina University’s current campus will be purchased by Salem Baptist Church (their neighbor across the street) and be used by the Salem Baptist Church School.

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• The Big Chill - Piedmont Federal Bank is a proud sponsor of The Shalom Project’s biggest fundraiser event of the year! Head to Bailey Park on July 20 for a celebration with homemade ice cream, live music, face painting, and more.

• Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day on July 24.

The Wrap

• 📚 To celebrate its 50th anniversary, McKay’s challenged customers to visit all five of its locations on Tuesday, July 9, for $800 in store credit. Thousands embarked on the 570-mile road trip!

• 👀 Love discovering unique, handcrafted items and supporting small businesses? Check out our new vendor market guide!

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