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September 18, 2024
👗 10 Years of Winston-Salem Fashion Week
Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
September 18, 2024
Walk the Runway
Winston-Salem Fashion Week returns for its 10th year!
Photo courtesy MK Photography & Marketing Designs
What: Winston-Salem Fashion Week (WSFW) provides a platform for those working in and breaking into the fashion industry.
Background: Nikita Wallace created WSFW for her senior thesis at Salem College in 2015 - Salem College hosted the first WSFW over two days with 500 total attendees. (Yes! Weekly) Nowadays, each runway show has 200-300 attendees!
Events:
Art of Fashion “Beyond the Runway” Exhibition | Sept 19 | NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA)
WSFW Opening Sneaker Ball & Recognition Ceremony | Sept 23 | Robert Hall
WSFW & Food to Fashion Runway Show | Sept 25 | Southside Food Forest
Swap & Style Event | Sept 26 | Delta Fine Arts Center
Model Rush – A Collegiate Runway Show | Sept 26 | Location TBA
“Urban Street Style” Runway Show | Sept 27 | Truist Stadium
Retail Runway Shows & Presentation | Sept 28 | NCMA Winston-Salem and Innovation Quarter Atrium
Youth Category Runway Show | Sept 29 | Innovation Quarter Atrium
Join Piedmont Federal Bank with the Rotary Club of Western Forsyth and Viva Chicken on Tuesday, September 24, for “Business After Hours.” Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow professionals while enjoying delicious food from Viva Chicken. Register today!*
📌 Piedmont Federal Bank, Clemmons branch
📆 Tuesday, September 24, from 4:30-6:30 PM*
Events
Saturday, September 21
Black Luxe Expo - Discover dozens of Black-owned businesses at Bailey Park! While exploring the expo, grab a bite from a food truck and enjoy live music and performances. 2-8 PM
Grape Stomp - Get ready to stomp grapes into wine at Childress Vineyards and relive the ‘80s as Kids in America performs. 7 PM
Fall Plant Sale - Find native plants, pollinator plants, flowering shrubs, and trees at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. 8 AM - 2 PM
Forsyth Fun Fest - Head to the Health and Human Services Campus for a community outreach event, featuring kids’ activities, voter registration, a job fair, and more! 11 AM - 2 PM
Movie Night - What happens when a mother and daughter swap bodies? Find out in East of Texas’ movie pick this month: Freaky Friday! 8 PM
Outdoor Concert - Coconut Groove Band performs classic rock at Shallowford Square. Part of the show will be a Jimmy Buffett tribute! 7 PM
Comedian - Carol Leifer, the writer/producer of iconic sitcoms like Seinfeld and Modern Family, performs at Temple Emmanuel. 7 PM
Vintage Market - Find vintage and homemade items from 35 vendors at Körner’s Folly! 9 AM - 2 PM
Pickleball Tournament - Sign up to play an indoor pickleball tournament at Forsyth Country Day School! Still learning how to play? Check out the outdoor beginner workshops. Tournament brackets at 9 AM and 1 PM, workshop at 11 AM.
Baking Collab - Meet co-stars Anna Simeonides and Steven Tran from Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship at To Your Health Bakery! 12-3 PM
Sunday, September 22
Cocktail Class - Join Easytalk at the bar to taste various whiskeys and learn how the liquor is made and used to create craft cocktails. 4 PM
St. Baldrick’s Day - Support the fight against childhood cancer at Incendiary Brewing in Winston-Salem! Shave your head or support St. Baldrick’s Foundation through other fundraising efforts.1 PM
Crush Party - Spend the afternoon stomping grapes and enjoying food vendors, wine, and more at Medaloni Cellars. 12-6 PM
Dogtoberfest - Meet adoptable dogs from Stepping Stones Canine Rescue at Fiddlin' Fish and participate in a "draw your pet" contest! 1-6 PM
Monday, September 23
Financial Class - Learn about credit reporting and credit scores through Piedmont Federal Bank’s free monthly financial literacy class at Robinhood Road Family YMCA. 6 PM*
Storytime - Bring the kids to Kaleideum for storytime and yoga exercises. Bonus: they’ll get to meet a special fluffy guest! 🐰 11 AM
Public Hearing - The Winston-Salem Department of Transportation will hold its final public hearing concerning downtown parking at the Benton Convention Center. 5-7:30 PM
Taylor Physical Therapy & Wellness feels every woman should feel heard and empowered about her health. That is why they value hour-long treatment sessions and 1:1 care with a provider. Their team can help you with…
➡️ Prenatal & postpartum
➡️ Pelvic pain
➡️ Painful intimacy
➡️ Bowel and bladder health
➡️ Oncology
See their full list of services and how they can help you!*
Other News
Coming Soon: Originally, Manolo Café & Restaurant was slated to open in the Rosenbacher House, but due to a change in plans, Lolo’s Bistro & Bar will open in the Rosenbacher House on Saturday, September 28. Its menu will include everything from breakfast favorites to salads, sandwiches, and pizza!
Fall Fun: Smith Hollow Farm opens this Saturday, September 21. The farm features a 3-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, kid-friendly ax throwing, and much more. Visit any Saturday or Sunday through November 2. P.S. Don’t forget to check out these other local farms with fall activities!
Oktoberfest: This German festival in Munich kicks off on Saturday, September 21. Thankfully, you don’t have to travel all the way to Europe to celebrate. These local spots in Winston-Salem are hosting their own Oktoberfest celebrations!
Ranking: Commercial Cafe® ranked Winston-Salem No. 17 on its list of the best mid-sized U.S. cities for Gen Z. Contributing to the ranking was Winston-Salem’s “unique university culture” and affordability.
Non-profit: Imprints Cares completed renovations on the Center for Thriving Families, its new 21,000-square-foot headquarters building at 711 Coliseum Plaza Court! The non-profit will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 17, and a grand opening on Saturday, October 19.
Fair: You can get a free ticket to the Carolina Classic Fair by donating gently used clothing at any Forsyth County Goodwill location. This promotion lasts through October 2.
Opening: The Brown Family Conservatory & Reynolda Welcome Center celebrates its grand opening on Tuesday, October 8. The conservatory started undergoing renovations in November 2023 to update its operating efficiency.
Only 15 Days Until…
The Go-To Fall Social! This is a fantastic way to meet new people —our June social event drew 70 attendees!
What: An opportunity to connect with fellow newsletter subscribers, forge new friendships, and meet some of our team members!
Details: Your ticket includes a drink voucher, light bites from Twisted Pine, and a social bingo card to kickstart conversation!
When: Thursday, October 3, from 7:30-9:30 PM
Where: Dogwood Hops and Crops
Winston Wonders
⛽ In Monday’s newsletter, we asked you which statement about the Last Shell Oil clamshell station on E Sprague Street was false.
The Answer: “It operated until the 1970s” is false - 26% of you got the answer correct!
The Facts: The station actually ceased operations in the 1950s. In the years following, it housed a lawn mower repair business and later served as a regional office for Preservation North Carolina.
In case you missed Monday’s newsletter, Winston Wonders is our new section for all things Winston-Salem trivia. Each Monday, we’ll pose a question to you and reveal the answer in Wednesday’s newsletter.
Stay tuned for next week’s question!
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Upcoming Events
Fizz & Beats - Listen to live music, enjoy mocktails, and shop from arts and craft vendors at the Ciener Botanical Garden on September 28.
Bookmarks Festival - The largest book festival in the Carolinas returns to downtown Winston-Salem on September 28, featuring 50 authors signing books and speaking on panels.
Salem Bach Festival - Get swept away in the music of Bach as musical and vocal ensembles perform his works at Home Moravian Church on September 29.
Project Management Essentials - Join Wake Forest Executive Education for this one-day program on September 30 at Wake Downtown. Registration deadline is September 20.
The Go-To Fall Social - Connect and make new friends with us at Dogwood Hops and Crops on October 3! Your ticket includes a drink voucher, light bites, and a social bingo card to kickstart conversations.
ConvergeSouth 2024 - Presented by Flywheel, this large-scale startup expo, digital media, and marketing conference takes place at Biotech Place from October 3-4.
Forsyth Woman Boutique Crawl - Visit several boutiques in and around Winston-Salem with Forsyth Woman Magazine on October 5. Your admission ticket enters you into the grand prize drawing, valued at $1800!
The Wrap
🥂 Team member Christy is celebrating her wedding anniversary this Friday at Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse!
❗In Monday’s newsletter, we incorrectly stated that the Department of Transportation would hold two public hearings today, September 18. The second hearing will actually take place on Monday, September 23, from 5-7:30 PM at the Benton Convention Center. We apologize for any confusion this caused!
