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October 20, 2025

📜 Making History at MUSE

MUSE Winston-Salem, a community history museum, is investing $3.1 million to transform the former U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court building into its new permanent home!

• Background: Founded in 2012 as the New Winston Museum, the museum was located at 713 South Marshall Street until 2017. It began leasing the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court building from the City of Winston-Salem in January 2020.
  
  

• What to Expect: Multiple galleries and experiential spaces, including:
  

  • The Core Exhibition - this space will tell the story of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
    

  • Sounds of Winston-Salem - a listening room where visitors can listen to local music traditions on a retrofitted jukebox.
    

  • The Community Gallery - a flexible, multipurpose space for programs, field trips, education, temporary exhibitions, and private events.
    
    

• When: MUSE Winston-Salem is projected to open in late summer 2026.

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🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, October 21

• History & Music - Reynolda House Museum presents “Walk a Mile in My Shoes,” a historical presentation of the 1947 R.J. Reynolds tobacco factory strikes, accompanied by musical performances. 6 PM

• Mahjong 101 - Join Twin City Mahjong at The Remedy to learn the basics of this strategic game! 6 PM.

• Wreath Making - Join the Winston Girls Club at Wise Man Brewing to make a light-up ghost wreath! 6 PM

Wednesday, October 22

• Free Coworking - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking! Explore the space, hear from the founder of Winston Girls Club, and connect with members during the social hour. 9 AM - 5 PM*

• Community Career Fair - Looking for a job? Polish up your resume and head to LJVM Coliseum for World of Work’s annual career fair! 2-4:30 PM

• Cocktail Class - Taste spirits and learn to make Halloween-inspired cocktails at Breathe Cocktail Lounge! 7 PM

• Gardening Workshop - Learn how to use native plants to add interest to your garden during the colder months at Tanglewood Park’s Walnut Hall. 12 PM

• Paint & Sip - Paint a ghostly masterpiece at Harmon House, plus enjoy free popcorn and prize drawings! Kids are welcome to join. 6 PM

Thursday, October 23

• Halloween Bingo - Costumes, bingo, and barbecue! Join the Junior League of Winston-Salem for an exciting evening at The Nash, with dinner provided by Honky Tonk Smokehouse. 6-9 PM*

• The Partypooper Show - Join Bookmarks at First Baptist Church to celebrate the 20th “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book — this interactive event will be hosted by author Jeff Kinney! 6:30 PM

• Cooking Demo - Trying to eat healthy, but don’t know where to start? Join Second Harvest Food Bank for a cooking demonstration and a discussion about the benefits of healthy eating! 12 PM

• Schnitzel Night - Enjoy a three-course meal at The Caviste, featuring schnitzel and smoked trout! RSVP required. Seatings from 6-7 PM.

• Halloween Movie - Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep. Watch “A Nightmare on Elm Street” at a/perture! 8:45 PM

• Evil Dead - Experience Camel City Playhouse’s annual production of “Evil Dead: The Musical”! Performances run through November 2.

Friday, October 24

• Spooky Corn Maze - A frightful night of scares is in store for you at Armstrong Artisan Farm’s corn maze! Also available Saturday.

• Candle Making DIY - Blend fall fragrances together to make a custom three-wick candle at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 7 PM

• Movie Night - It’s the final Innovation & Cinema screening of the year! Watch Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson in “Dreamgirls” at Bailey Park. Movie starts at dark.

• Swiftie Karaoke - Belt out your favorite Taylor Swift songs, swap bracelets, and shop from local vendors at Ciener Botanical Garden. 6:30 PM

• Witches Walk - Stroll through the Arts District to collect clues, shop at the vendor market, and go trick-or-treating! 6-10 PM

• Poetry Slam - Listen to original poetry (or perform your own) at The Bookhouse. Winners receive cash prizes! 7-10 PM

• Rocky Horror Show - Theatre Alliance presents its ninth annual production of “The Rocky Horror Show”! Rated R. Performances run through November 1.

• The Vampyre’s Ball - Solve the mystery (and try to survive the night) at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville! 7:30 PM

🗞 Other News

• ✏️ Education: All In For Our Schools has raised nearly $1.5 million to support WS/FCS amid its debt crisis, with major contributions from organizations such as the Twin City Development Foundation and the Winston-Salem Foundation. The campaign aims to reach a $3 million goal by December 31.
  
  

• 💕 Volunteer: Joy Prom is looking for volunteers! Love Out Loud’s annual prom event for individuals with special needs takes place on November 1 at Truist Stadium — volunteer roles include everything from setup and hosting attendees to cheering on the red carpet!
  
  

• ⚾ Baseball: The Winston-Salem Dash announced a new rebrand for their 2026 season: the Carolina Reapers! Inspired by the Carolina Reaper pepper — the world’s hottest from 2013 to 2023 — the design features the Grim Reaper wielding a pepper as his scythe.
  
  

• 🎨 Art: NCMA Winston-Salem is opening an exhibition and program space on Fourth Street in Spring 2026! The new space will allow the museum to continue operating while its main campus at 750 Marguerite Drive closes for renovations next year.
  
  

• 🎗 Support: Winston-Salem State University’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Week runs through Saturday! Events include a panel discussion (Wed), a luncheon (Fri), and a 5K Walk/Run (Sat).

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Upcoming Events

• Operation Protect & Serve - Support the Winston-Salem Police Foundation in style — enjoy a catered dinner and silent auction at BioTech Place on October 29.

• Shop the Block - Get a head start on your holiday shopping in downtown Winston-Salem! Participating businesses are offering deals and discounts November 4-9.

• Drinks @ Dusk - Visit Reynolda House Museum on November 5 for a 21+ only event with drinks, live music, and a scavenger hunt that takes you through the museum’s new “Camel City” exhibition.

• Pagliacci - Not your ordinary opera. Experience “Pagliacci” up close and personal as performers move through the audience at The Millennium Center on November 8, 9 & 11.

Wednesday’s results: Bleu cheese or ranch for dipping your wings?

• Bleu Cheese - 35%

• Ranch - 65%

🌀 The Wrap

•  🦇 Eleven days ‘til Halloween. Discover where costume contests, trick-or-treating, and other spooky events are happening with our Halloween event guide!

• 🎃 Team member Christy visited Fryes Creek Family Farm over the weekend, where you can pick your pumpkin straight from the vine! The farm plans to offer blackberry picking next year.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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