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July 29, 2024

Olympians with Winston-Salem Ties!

The Olympics kicked off last Friday. Did you know several Olympians have ties to the Twin City? Check out the list below and cheer them on as they compete!

Steven Insixiengmay - Swimmer competing for Laos | Attended Forsyth Country Day School

Dearica Hamby - WNBA basketball player competing in women’s basketball for Team USA | Played at Wake Forest University

Lily Williams - Cyclist competing for Team USA | Won the 2018 Winston-Salem Cycling Classic

Blanca Hervás - Sprinter competing for Spain | Attended Forsyth Country Day School for one year as an international student

Ivana Raca - Basketball player competing for Serbia | Played at Wake Forest University

Samantha Heyison - Competing for Team USA in discus and shot put in the Paralympics | Rising sophomore at Wake Forest University

The International Black Theatre Festival® (IBTF) turns Winston-Salem into a vibrant performing arts hub from July 29 to August 3, featuring 100+ exciting theatrical shows! In addition to mainstage theatrical performances, IBTF includes:

• FREE Workshops | Dance classes, songwriting, choreopoem, stage combat basics, and more! See all workshops.
  

• Cultural Events | Old School Block Party with 3 nights of free live music, African American Heritage Tours, and a vendors market.
  

• Performances | National Youth Talent Showcase, Midnight Poetry Jam, and Common Hymnal.
  

• FREE Family Programming | Staged Reading, Virtual Reality Experience, and Youth Poetry.*

Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, July 30

• Tequila Tasting - Learn about and taste El Mayor Tequila at Alma Mexicana. Chips, guac, queso, and salsa included! 6 PM

• Baseball - Watch the Dash play against the Greensboro Grasshoppers at Truist Stadium! There are games every day through Sunday, including theme nights like Super Splash Day, Bolt’s Summer Games, and Disc Golf Night.

Wednesday, July 31

• Harry Potter’s Birthday - Celebrate the Boy Who Lived with trivia or themed treats at Incendiary Brewing, Foothills Tasting Room, and Small Batch Beer Co.

• Vendor Market - The Winston-Salem Urban League hosts a four-day vendor marketplace featuring goods such as health & beauty products, African attire, jewelry, and more. Runs through Saturday.

• Spice Blending Class - Learn to craft custom spice blends at Wise Man Brewing. Participants take home recipe cards and portions of each blend. 5 PM

Thursday, August 1

• Free Yoga - Stretch out with Lotus Yoga at Bailey Park. Don’t forget to bring your mat! 6 PM

• Trivia Night - Test your knowledge at Tucker’s Tap Yard for prizes, giveaways, and the chance to win tickets to the 2024 Winston-Salem Open! 7 PM

• Bots on Tap - Build a robot at Radar Brewing Company! This event is open to all skill levels. 5:30 PM

• Block Party - The International Black Theatre Festival’s Old School Block Party! Listen to live music and grab a bite from local food trucks at Corpening Plaza. Runs through Saturday.

• Finance Workshop - Greater Winston-Salem Inc. presents Business Finance Basics, a workshop for minority and women business owners. 11:30 AM

• Curator Tour - View and learn about the works of photographer and mixed-media artist David Gilbert at SECCA. 6 PM

• Painting Party - Join Wine & Design to paint your own tote bag while playing Taylor Swift trivia! Event also available on Friday.

Friday, August 2

• TeenTastic - Teenagers ages 13-17 are invited to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds to enjoy a fashion show, carnival, and performances from Timothy Fletcher of America’s Got Talent! Runs through Saturday.

• Laser Shows - Experience a laser show set to the music of Taylor Swift or Bruno Mars at Kaleideum. Taylor Swift show starts at 8:45 PM, Bruno Mars show starts at 10 PM.

• First Friday - Browse a vendor market, jam out to live music, and explore local artist Holly Evans’ work at Wise Man Brewing. 5-8 PM

• Comedy Night - In need of a laugh? Beer Run Comedy performs a free show at Wise Man Brewing! 9 PM

You should attend the Winston-Salem Open if any of the following apply:

• You like tennis

• You like food trucks

• You like fun drinks

• You are single

• You are married

• You are young

• You are old

• You have kids

• You don’t have kids

Join the fun from August 17-24 at the Wake Forest University Tennis Complex. Tickets on sale now.*

Other News

• Input: Forward 2045 is the official guide for future growth and development in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Members of the public can offer feedback at public meetings held by The City-Council Planning Board this summer. The next public meeting is Wednesday, July 31, at Sprague Street Community Center.
  
  

• Entries: The Carolina Classic Fair is October 4-13 - that’s only two months away! Sign up to compete in one of the dozens of competitions by Monday, September 2.
  
  

• School: WS/FCS is launching a bus-tracking app. Edulog Bus Portal provides parents and guardians with planned arrivals/departures and location information for their child’s bus rides. The app is free to download from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
  
  

• Art: Have you seen the new mural on the 15th Street water tank? Ernel Martinez painted the colorful mural and drew inspiration from a poem written by local artists about our city. You can see the mural when driving along northbound U.S. 52.
  
  

• Recreation: Forsyth County is breaking ground on Highland Avenue Park at the corner of 5th Street and Highland Avenue on Thursday, August 1. The new park will include a basketball half-court, a pickleball court, an open grass play area, and more. The park is expected to be completed in early 2025.

A MESSAGE FROM SECU FAMILY HOUSE

Cook-Off For a Cause

Get ready to enjoy delicious dishes at Men Who Cook, SECU Family House’s annual fundraiser event!

The Competition: Local male amateur chefs and their cooking teams serve up tasty dinner entrees in a battle to see who’s the best chef!

The Cause: All proceeds benefit SECU Family House, a non-profit providing affordable lodging and support services for referred adult patients and/or their caregivers who travel to Winston-Salem for medical treatment.

Participating: Tickets cover all food and beverage costs. Attendees vote for the winners of the People’s Choice and Crowd Pleaser awards through “tip chips” (available for purchase at the event) and the Crowd Pleaser token.

What To Expect: 

• Top-notch dishes from 16 different cooking teams

• Mingling with other supporters of SECU Family House

• No lengthy speeches!

Details: Legacy Stables & Events on Saturday, August 17, from 6:30-8:30 PM

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• Leadership Class - Wake Forest Executive Education presents “Leading Effective Change,” a one-day program at Wake Downtown on August 16. Register by August 8.

• Men Who Cook - Local male amateur chefs battle it out in SECU Family House’s annual fundraiser event at Legacy Stables on August 17.

• Winston-Salem Open - Enjoy all the drinks, food, and fan perks while watching 15 of the world's top 50 players compete from August 17-24.

The Wrap

• 🤤 Irie Plates, a new Jamaican restaurant, recently opened! Try classics like jerk chicken, oxtail, fried plantains, and various seafood dishes.

• 🏊‍♂️ Winston-Salem local Steven Insixiengmay swam for Laos in the Olympics - did you know his parents are the owners and operators of Thai Sawatdee? (WXII)

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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