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March 3, 2025

🏠 Preserving Black History

Triad Cultural Arts held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, February 28, for its living history museum, the Shotgun House Legacy Site!

• What: The Shotgun House Legacy Site in Happy Hill features two early 20th-century shotgun houses, one of which was restored to showcase life for Black residents during that time.
  
  

• Why It Matters: Most of the original homes in Happy Hill have been demolished, erasing important Black history from Winston-Salem. The Shotgun House Legacy Site ensures that these historic buildings are preserved for future generations.
  
  

• Tour the Space: You can experience the Shotgun House Legacy Site for yourself this Saturday, March 8, at Triad Cultural Arts’ free Community Day Celebration.

  • This is the only public tour until fall, though you can privately tour the Legacy Site on Triad Cultural Arts’ heritage tour!

• Looking Ahead: Triad Cultural Arts announced plans for a Multi-Use Center, which will be located between and behind the two houses.

  • The Multi-Use Center will feature a welcome pavilion, a 120-seat auditorium, an exhibition/event space, community spaces, and a gallery.

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🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, March 4

• What is Holi? - Join WFU’s Dr. Akshay Gupta to learn about this Indian festival’s significance at the Lam Museum of Anthropology. 6 PM

Wednesday, March 5

• Young Explorers - Bring your kids to Reynolda Gardens to learn about the natural world through hands-on activities! 10 AM

• Murder & Margaritas - Watch a virtual conversation with Sandra Brown at Bookmarks as she discusses her new book, “Blood Moon.” 6:30 PM Note: This event was changed from in-person due to Sandra Brown being unable to travel to Winston-Salem.

• Wine Dinner - Enjoy a four-course meal paired with wine from Jarvis Winery at Ryan’s Restaurant. 6:30 PM

• Photography Seminar - Learn about the significance of photography in this four-part seminar at NCMA Winston-Salem. 6 PM

Thursday, March 6

• Shakespeare - Watch a modern retelling of “Macbeth” at Camel City Playhouse. Runs through March 16.

• Femfest NC Trivia - Celebrate Women’s History Month at Joyner’s trivia night! Donations will benefit Femfest NC. 7 PM

• Paint & Sip - Paint a pre-traced canvas in this artist-led evening at Breathe Cocktail Lounge! 6 PM

• Jazz Concert - Renowned jazz musician Vijay Iyer and his band perform at Brendle Recital Hall. 7:30 PM

• New to Winston - Meet fellow newcomers and enjoy a complimentary beer and chips & salsa bar at East of Texas! 6 PM

Friday, March 7

• Murder Mystery - Can you solve the crime? Gather clues and interrogate suspects at Robert Hall. All proceeds support the Winston-Salem Police Foundation. 7 PM*

• PanJam - The Twin City Kiwanis Club serves up all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage at the Benton Convention Center! Proceeds benefit local youth-serving nonprofits. 6:30 AM - 8 PM

• Community Coffee - Network with community leaders at Sayso Coffee for Leadership Winston-Salem’s “Business Before Hours” event series. 7-9 AM

• Line Dancing - Join Chaos Crew Line Dancing at West Bend Bar for beginner lessons, followed by open dance! 7-9:30 PM

• Art Reception - Check out the Associated Artists of Winston-Salem's new exhibition, “Elemental Forces,” at Elberson Fine Arts Center. 5-7 PM

• Cake Decoration - Take your kids to The Canvas Cake Studio to make an adorable axolotl cake in honor of World Wildlife Day! 4 PM

• Stage Show - Watch Theatre Alliance’s production of “The Gin Game,” in which a card game becomes a metaphor for life. Runs through Sunday.

• Dueling Pianos - Experience an all-request, sing-a-long piano performance at Gypsy Road Brewing! 7-10 PM

• St. Patrick’s Day - Celebrate the holiday early at Wise Man Brewing with live music, a vintage market, green beer, and more. Runs through Saturday.

• Kids’ Night Out - Take the night off. Drop off the kids at Kaleideum for crafts, activities, and pizza! 5:30-9 PM

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🗞 Other News

• 🧣 Shopping: Goodwill’s annual Winter Clearance Sale is March 6-9! Enjoy 50% off all regularly priced winter clothing, including jackets, coats, scarves, and gloves for both adults and children. Don’t miss out on this limited-time deal!*
  
  

• 📚 Anniversary: 20. That's how many years Bookmarks has been inspiring readers. More than just a bookstore, Bookmarks is a literary arts nonprofit dedicated to year-round programming, community outreach, and hosting the annual Bookmarks Festival. Celebrate Bookmarks' 20th anniversary by donating $20 a month to support their mission!*
  
  

• 🏆 Award: UNCSA alumnus Paul Tazewell has made history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design! His award for “Wicked” marks the first time a UNCSA alum has won an Academy Award. Tazewell was previously nominated for his work on Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” and he has received a Tony for his work in “Hamilton.”
  
  

• 🗣 Public Meeting: Share your thoughts. The city is extending the Long Branch Trail from Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to 25th Street and wants your feedback on the plans. Drop by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center between 5-7 PM this Wednesday, March 5.
  
  

• 🎻 Arts: Winston-Salem Symphony President & CEO Merritt Vale will retire at the end of 2025 after 27 years of serving as the organization’s executive leader. Vice President and COO Amanda Norman will take over the position starting January 1, 2026. Fun fact: Team member Christy went through Leadership Winston-Salem with Amanda!
  
  

• 🚚 City: The annual bulky item pickup has begun! Sanitation crews will make one pass through residents’ neighborhoods to pickup carpets, appliances, furniture, and mattresses. Find out when crews are headed your way.
  
  

• 🏠 Nonprofit: Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries (FJPM) has opened a transition house for ex-offenders in Forsyth County. The transition house will provide affordable housing for graduates of FJPM’s Transition to Work program, which was established in 2015 to help prepare offenders for their return to society.

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Upcoming Events

• Evening in the Atrium - Enjoy a pop-up bar and small bites while listening to The Pharaoh Sisters perform at 500 W 5th on March 20.

• 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.

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

🌀 The Wrap

• 🕹 Looking for a fantastic family-friendly activity? Check out team member Bre’s experience at Village Square Arcade!

• ️⚽️ Spring is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to join an adult sports league!

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