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March 17, 2025

🥘 Embracing Her Roots

Meet Jordan Rainbolt, the chef behind Native Root—the pop-up everyone’s raving about!

• What: Native Root is a pop-up food business that incorporates Jordan’s Indigenous roots into dishes from various cultures. Past menu items have included duck fat cannolis, Carolina kati rolls, and sweet tea tonkotsu.
  
  

• Backstory: Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Jordan’s culinary journey has taken her as far as South Korea. She moved to Winston-Salem in 2021, when she started Native Root. Fun Fact: Her first-ever pop-up was at Fair Witness!
  
  

• Impact: Native Root allows Jordan to share her Indigenous heritage through her passion for cooking.

  • “One of the easiest ways a culture can understand a different culture is through food—we can all relate to it and appreciate it.”
    
    

• Where: Native Root hosts public pop-ups and ticketed dinners around town called Fireweed Dinners and offers private event bookings. The next event, Fireweed Dinner, will be held at West Salem Public House on March 27!

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• Missing deadlines

• Using the wrong valuation date

• Misunderstanding the burden of proof

• Not knowing what evidence is relevant

Contact a property tax attorney at Bell, Davis & Pitt to learn how an appeal can benefit you.

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, March 18

• Mom Meetup - Meet up with fellow moms at West Salem Public House! Come solo or bring the kiddos. 9:30 AM - 12 PM

• Trivia Night - Head to Radar Brewing for a special trivia night inspired by Face to Face Speaker Forum’s next guest, John Legend! 7 PM

Wednesday, March 19

• Cocktail Class - Taste Irish whiskeys and learn how to make Irish whiskey cocktails at Breathe Cocktail Lounge. 7 PM

• Hoop Dreams - Can’t get enough basketball? Listen to a conversation between Peter Gilbert, the producer behind “Hoop Dreams,” and the stars of the renowned documentary at Wake Forest University Porter Byrum Welcome Center. 6 PM

Thursday, March 20

• Evening in the Atrium - Enjoy a pop-up bar and small bites from The Downtown Grille while listening to The Pharaoh Sisters perform their unique blend of Western country and Appalachian folk at 500 W 5th. 5-7 PM*

• Spring Trunk Show - Discover the Elizabeth Locke Jewels Spring Collection at Windsor Jewelers, featuring unique handmade pieces in 19K gold. 10 AM - 6 PM*

• Beer Tasting - Explore the world of craft brewing at The Dutch Light as a Booneshine Brewing expert guides you through a curated tasting. 7 PM

• Financial Strategies - Discover how to set your startup up for financial success in the first of this five-part series at Flywheel Coworking. 8 AM

• Consignment Sale - Find children’s spring and summer clothing, toys, books, baby gear, and more at Friedberg Moravian Church. Runs through Saturday.

• Paw Crawl - Join Forsyth Humane Society at Incendiary Brewing for its monthly pet-friendly bar crawl! 5-8 PM

• Closing Reception - Connect with the local artists behind “The CMPND Artistic Elements Resident Showcase” at the Milton Rhodes Center. 6-8 PM

• Floral DIY - Learn how to make a flower arrangement at Sophisticated Florals! 6 PM

• Storytime - Take the kids to Kaleideum for a story, yoga exercises, and a special fluffy guest. 11 AM

• Opening Night - Watch R.J. Reynolds High School’s production of “Hadestown,” the Tony Award-winning musical! Runs through Saturday.

• Women on the Move - Join Forsyth Woman Magazine at Legacy Stables for presentations, networking, food & drinks, and more. 9 AM - 4 PM

Friday, March 21

• Birthday Bash - The North Carolina Brass Band celebrates its 10th birthday with special guest artist and international jazz sensation, Gunhild Carling, at Salem College! 7:30 PM*

• Taste of Argentina - Enjoy three varieties of Argentinian empanadas while practicing your Spanish language skills at the Vecino Center. 6 PM

• House Hangs - NCMA Winston-Salem’s monthly social event returns for the spring! Enjoy music from a live DJ and grab a bite from Fresh AF Vegan. 5-8 PM

• Stage Show - Grab your magnifying glasses and watch Theatre Alliance’s production of “The Game’s Afoot.” Runs through Sunday.

Get swept up in the timeless tale of Don Quixote! The Piedmont Opera presents “Man of La Mancha,” the Tony Award-winning musical, in less than a week.

• Where: High Point Theatre

• When: March 23, 25, and 28

• Cost: Tickets start at $20

Don’t miss out on this theatrical experience—grab your tickets today!*

🗞 Other News

• ⚾ Save the Date: Watch the Future Sox Showdown at Truist Stadium on Wednesday, April 2! The Winston-Salem Dash will take on their fellow Chicago White Sox-affiliated team, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. Tickets for the game are only 52¢ when you use the code SOX52.
  
  

• 🐷 BBQ: Southern Living listed Lexington Barbecue as the best barbecue joint in North Carolina. Founded by Wayne Monk in 1962, Lexington Barbecue has been making its barbecue the same way for over 60 years.
  
  

• 🥕 Market: Opening Day for Cobblestone Farmers Market’s main season is Saturday, April 5! Shop from vendors selling everything from vegetables and flowers to wellness honey and baked goodies.
  
  

• 👷‍♂️ Construction: The Meadowlark Drive Widening Project is nearing completion! The majority of work is expected to wrap up by the end of April, with traffic light installations planned for later this year. The construction project started in 2021 and was originally scheduled for completion in 2023. (WXII 12)
  
  

• ☕️ Closed: Anchor Coffee recently closed its location in Bailey Power Plant, citing rising costs, an expensive lease, and other factors. Anchor Coffee’s original North Wilkesboro location will continue to operate alongside their wholesale and online retail program.
  
  

• ✏️ Education: Forsyth Technical Community College will celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated South Wing of the Strickland Building on Tuesday, March 18. The renovated space will feature a new bookstore and Academic Success Center.

A MESSAGE FROM YMCA OF NORTHWEST NC

Adventure Awaits at YMCA Summer Camps

😎 This year, summer break kicks off in late May, earlier than usual! Don’t worry though—get your child signed up for a YMCA camp where they can dive into outdoor adventures, make new friends, and develop lifelong skills.

➡️ Day Camps: With multiple sessions, themes, and activities for all ages, your kid will have a blast no matter their interests.

• Rising 1st-5th Summer Day Camp

• Rising 6th-8th Summer Day Camp

• Lego and Specialty Camps

• Half Day Sports Camp

➡️ Camp Hanes (Day Camp): Campers get all the excitement of residential camp including water zip line and canoeing, without spending the night.

• For children ages 6-12

• Transportation from Winston-Salem included

➡️ Camp Hanes (Overnight): Give your child the chance to create lasting memories with an overnight camp experience that keeps them coming back year after year.

• For children ages 6-15

• Each weeklong session has a unique theme

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Upcoming Events

• Musical Performance - Experience the timeless tale of Don Quixote in Piedmont Opera’s production of “Man of La Mancha” at High Point Theatre on March 23, 25, and 28.

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

• Ace n’ Ale - Winston-Salem Tennis brings back its young adult social leagues designed for intermediate and advanced players. The leagues start March 28 at Hanes Park and March 30 at Tanglewood Park.

• The Lexington Classic - Discover over 150 vendors, including artisan and vintage merchants, food trucks, and boutiques, across four locations in Lexington on March 29.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🍳 Have you heard? Another Broken Egg Cafe opened today in the Thruway Shopping Center!

• 🏀 The March Madness bracket is set! Make sure to submit your bracket before the first game of the first round on Thursday, March 20.

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