Subscribe | Follow | Advertise

May 6, 2024

Face to Face

Wake Forest University recently announced its Face to Face Speaker Forum season 4 lineup! The speaker list includes high-profile public figures like Peyton Manning and John Legend.

The Lineup

• September 11: Peyton Manning at LJVM Coliseum

• November 21: Anderson Cooper at Wait Chapel

• December 5: Jesmyn Ward at Wait Chapel

• February 27: David Brooks at Wait Chapel

• April 8: John Legend at LJVM Coliseum

Tickets

Season subscriptions went on sale May 1st. There are multiple tier levels with varying prices starting at $300.

Tickets for individual events will go on sale beginning August 1.

Enjoy an evening of connection building at Net Night this Thursday, May 9, hosted by Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. before the Winston-Salem Dash game. In addition to meeting local businesses, don't forget it's also Thirsty Thursday and Pups in the Park!*

Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, May 7

• Floral Arranging - Join Blossom & Bloom Floristry at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar to learn the basics of floral design. This class is perfect for making a Mother’s Day arrangement to gift or display at home. 6 PM

• Author Event - Max Brallier visits Bookmarks to celebrate his latest release, The Last Comics on Earth: Too Many Villains! The free event features activities, a presentation from the author, and a book signing. 5:30 PM

• Concert Series - Salem Band performs the first of its free summer series concerts at Salem Square in Old Salem. 7:30 PM

• Baseball - The Winston-Salem Dash faces the Asheville Tourists at Truist Stadium! 11 AM

Wednesday, May 8

• Picnic in the Park - Spread out a blanket in Bailey Park and enjoy live music from Ashley Virginia. 6 PM

• Baseball - Cheer on the Demon Deacons at Couch Ballpark as they take on the NC A&T Aggies! 6 PM

Thursday, May 9

• Sketching Session - Sketch chairs in Sawtooth’s current exhibition, Seating Assignment, followed by a Q&A / exhibition tour. 4 PM

• Think Tank - Calling all entrepreneurs and small business owners! Network, learn, and grow your business at the Small Business Center at 525 Vine Street. 6 PM

• Wine, Women, and Shoes - Enjoy wine tastings, pop-up shops, a “best in shoe” contest, and more at Legacy Stables & Events. Event benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities®. 5:30 PM

Friday, May 10

• Musical - Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance presents Once On This Island, a Caribbean-set retelling of The Little Mermaid. Show runs through May 19.

• Bavarian Circus - Appearing in the US for the first time, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus features performances from 13 members of the Spindler family! Show runs through May 19 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

• Candlelight Concert - The Listeso String Quartet performs Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and other music selections at Freedman Theatre under the glow of candlelight. Performances at 6:30 PM and 8:45 PM.

• Art Class - Create a resin-poured charcuterie board with Artistic Edge Art Studio at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville. No experience necessary! 6 PM

• Stage Show - The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents Ripcord, where two elderly women compete for the best room at their senior living facility. Show runs through May 19.

• Movie Screening - Watch Shall We Dance? at Old Town Neighborhood Center. The Center’s May Film Festival features screenings every Thursday at 7 PM.

Other News

• Graduation: Congratulations to all the new graduates! As you step into the "real world," rest assured that Piedmont Federal Bank is here to support you through your life’s next stage. Start by opening a checking account to experience what personalized banking services are all about.*
  
  

• Voting: The second primary election takes place on Tuesday, May 14. This election will determine which candidates from the Republican party will run for the office of lieutenant governor, state auditor, and US House District 13 representative in the November election.
  
  

• Recreation: Winston-Salem’s splash pads have reopened! Public splash pads not connected to pools will open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM. Splash pads connected to pools (like Polo Park Pool) will follow pool operation hours. Splash pads will remain open until September 30.
  
  

• Rankings: The results for the best brunch spots are in - just in time for Mother’s Day! JOLO Winery & Vineyards made it on OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants and Young Cardinal Cafe ranked No. 64 on Yelp’s Top 100 Brunch Spots. Reserve your spot today!
  
  

• Camp: Registration for the Nike Youth Football Camp at Wake Forest University is open! The camp runs from July 15-18 and has half-day and full-day options. Kids ages 5-14 will learn football fundamentals, the importance of teamwork, and good sportsmanship from Wake Forest players and staff.
  
  

• Member Shoutout: Thank you, CT and Hef, for becoming members of The Go-To! We so appreciate your support! Our team believes information about our city should not be an exclusive privilege. Membership revenue helps keep our reporting free and available to the entire community.

Hope du Jour

Get ready to participate in Hope du Jour, Crisis Control Ministries’ 34^th annual fundraiser on Tuesday, May 7!

• What: On the day of the event, participating restaurants donate 10% of their proceeds to Crisis Control Ministries.
  
  

• Who: Crisis Control Ministries is Forsyth County’s largest non-profit provider of emergency assistance. The non-profit provides individuals or families experiencing a financial crisis with short-term services such as food, utility bill assistance, housing payments, and prescriptions.
  
  

• Participants: There are too many to include here! Over 100 businesses are participating this year, so there’s a good chance that one of your favorites is on the list.

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• SummerLark - Barenaked Ladies performs at Bailey Park on May 11 for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s annual benefit concert. Listen to music, grab a bite from a food truck, and enjoy a spectacular fireworks finale!

• Pitch-Space LIVE - Listen to tech startup pitches at Flywheel Coworking on May 14. All pitches are followed by feedback from a panel of investors and a Q&A session with the audience.

• BASH Volleyball Tournament - Gather a team for this tournament at the Jerry Long Family YMCA on June 1-2! Register by May 17 for a reduced price per player.

• Financial Class - Learn about savings and investing at Piedmont Federal Bank’s monthly financial literacy class at the Robinhood Road Family YMCA on May 27. Free to attend!

The Wrap

• 💐 Mother’s Day is this weekend! Check out our Mother’s Day event guide to find great ways to celebrate.

• 👟 Team member Jacob ran in Habitat for Humanity’s Hammerbird 5K this weekend and got second place!

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

Become a Member