August 18, 2026
Presented by Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate
A MESSAGE FROM LRB
4 Reasons to Buy This Fall
Fall might just be the smartest and most underrated season to buy a home. Here's why:
Settle in before the holidays: Move now and you'll be unpacked, decorated, and ready to host the family for Thanksgiving.
More negotiating power: Fewer buyers in the market means motivated sellers and more room for you to negotiate.
Winter doesn't lie: Cold weather exposes drafts, bad insulation, and heating issues that summer can hide.
Cheaper move: Off-season means better deals on movers and contractors.
Current Homes We Are Eyeing:
New construction, 4 bed, 2.5 bath
Charming Ardmore, 2 bed, 1 bath
Main level living for aging in place, 4 bed, 3 bath
Brookberry Farm under 1M, 4 bed, 3 bath
The experienced and consistent LRB team is here to help.
🎾 Tennis Time
The Winston-Salem Open kicks off this Saturday! Watch some of the world’s top tennis players compete right here in town.
Photo courtesy of the Winston-Salem Open
What: The Winston-Salem Open holds a significant place in the tennis world: it’s the final ATP Tour 250 event before the U.S. Open. Our city has hosted this tournament since 2011!
The Players: This year's lineup features 13 of the top 50 players in the world. Keep an eye out for past champions on the court, including Lorenzo Sonego ('24) and Sebastian Baez ('23).
The Experience: When you’re not watching the matches, grab a bite from the food trucks, sip on themed drinks, and watch players practice on the side courts. New concessions this year: Crepes, ice cream, and specialty lemonades.
Special Events: Nearly every day has a special discount or event! This Saturday’s opening day includes tennis activities for kids 6-12, plus a free grounds pass if you bring 3 canned goods or 5 school supplies.
Details: August 22-29 at the Wake Forest Tennis Center. Tickets as low as $11!
🗓 Events
Thursday, August 20
Evening in the Atrium - Listen to soulful tunes by Americana artist Jeffrey Dean Foster and singer-songwriter Beth McKee at 500 W 5th, plus complimentary bites from East of Texas. 5-7 PM*
Vinyl Lounge - Spin your favorite records and meet fellow music lovers at NCMA WS Downtown. 6-10 PM
Paint & Sip - An adorable Highland cow painting? Sign us up. Follow along with step-by-step instructions at Southern Drift Brewing Co.! 6 PM
Friday, August 21
Murder Mystery - Solve the mystery behind Parrot Island's lost treasure at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville! 7 PM
Jazz, Poetry & Wine - Sip a glass while local DJ Spencer Aubrey performs spoken word set to live, original jazz at Acadia Foods. 7:30 PM
Comedy Show - The lineup and venue? Top secret. Don't Tell Comedy emails you the location the morning of the show! 8 PM
Saturday, August 22
Kitten Yoga - Unwind in a yoga class surrounded by kittens at Forsyth Humane Society. 3 PM
Florals & Mimosas - Explore the design principles behind making flower arrangements while enjoying a mimosa and fruit bar at My Garden Blooms. 2 PM
Movie Night - “There’s a snake in my boot!” Watch "Toy Story" with the whole family at East of Texas. 8:30 PM
🗞 Other News
🩺 Welcome: Meet Dr. Lloyd, a recent medical resident who loved Winston-Salem so much, she decided to stay! Salem Plastic's newest plastic surgeon is a Stanford graduate and former D1 athlete and chief resident at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Now she's ready to bring that experience to Salem Plastic's growing practice! See how they can help you become your most confident self.*
🏆 World Talent: Winston-Salem today, Broadway and Hollywood tomorrow! See them now at UNCSA, before the world knows their name. Experience 100+ concerts, dance shows, and theatre performances from the #3 drama school in the world, plus more, during the 2026-27 Performance Season. Single tickets go on sale tomorrow (August 19) at 10 AM.*
🛝 Recreation: Ahoy, mateys! Hathaway Park's new ship-themed playground is officially open, replacing the original after splash pad spray rusted its equipment. Help name the park's resident whale; commenters have pitched Captain Barbossa, Willy, and Humphrey.
🗳 Civic: Meet the candidates running for the WS/FC Board of Education at Footnote Coffee this Sunday. This free, nonpartisan forum features questions submitted by the community. Register to attend!
🎵 Music: Don’t miss this Friday’s concerts! Coconut Cake brings Congolese rumba and African dance music to Bailey Park, and Ears to the Ground performs at 6th & Trade. Check out more live music.
🌳 Vote: Help name a trail! The Piedmont Land Conservancy wants your input on naming what is currently known as the Piedmont Greenway, a planned 19-mile shared-use path that will connect WS and Greensboro.
👀 Poll results: Did you go to college in WS?
Yes - 27%
No - 73%
Annie J. attended one of our local schools: “Salem College, Class of 1970.”
🌀 The Wrap
🎤 Team member Christy spoke at the Clemmons-Lewisville Chamber of Commerce last week! She loved meeting fellow business owners and presenting on how to serve your community.
☀️ Guide of the Week: WS Summer Bucket List — there’s still time to check off a few more items before the season comes to an end!
