August 3, 2026
🏠 What’s Happening at Reynolda House
After 7 months and an $8 million HVAC system replacement, Reynolda House Museum opens this Wednesday, with a brand-new landscaping project already in motion.
Rendering courtesy of Reynolda House Museum
Next Project: The landscaping project will reshape the home to more closely reflect Katharine Smith Reynolds's original vision.
Timeline: The entry garden and west-side beds wrap up this fall, with the work to the north (rear) of Reynolda House finishing Spring 2027. Expect work crews and temporary path closures.
Our Take: We know many people love gathering on the lawn and in the entry garden, so we can't wait to see the rear garden become a gathering space as well.
Art: While the grounds get a refresh, don't miss Reynolda House’s new art exhibit, “Art & Democracy,” opening August 11.
📣 Single tickets now on sale! In its 6th season, Face to Face Speaker Forum brings world-class names to Winston-Salem. This year's lineup:
Cynthia Erivo, Sept 16 | Elphaba in the film adaptation of “Wicked”
Ken Burns, Oct 21 | Iconic filmmaker behind sweeping documentaries on American history
Michael Schur, Dec 3 | Executive Producer of “The Office"
José Andrés, Feb 25 | Two-time honoree on TIME's "100 Most Influential People"
Jack Nicklaus, April 20 | One of the greatest golfers of all time
Be challenged and inspired. Secure your tickets — these tend to sell out.*
🗓 Events
Tuesday, August 4
Baseball - The Dash take on the Asheville Tourists at Truist Stadium this week, with themed games like Renaissance Night and Touch a Truck. Daily games through Sunday.
Superhero Concert - Salem Band brings your favorite superhero movie scores to life at Salem Square. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes! 7:30 PM
National Night Out - Meet first responders, grab free hot dogs, play family-friendly games, and watch demonstrations at Shallowford Square. 6-8 PM
Silent Book Club - Cozy up with a good book in the company of fellow readers at Oasis at The Mill. 2-5 PM
Rollout Meetup - Skate, bike, and rollerblade with Camel City Sk8ters on the Muddy Creek Greenway. 6 PM
Wednesday, August 5
Dogs Day Out - Take a dog from the Forsyth County Animal Shelter for a stroll at Reynolda with Step Sisters Walk. 8:15 AM
Thursday, August 6
Free Wine Tasting - Sip on wines from Italy, France, Germany, and Austria with Piedmont Wine Imports at Camino Brookstown! 4-6 PM
Mahjong - Guided play session with Camel City Mahjong at 500 W 5th. Grab a drink from The Downtown Grille while you’re there! 6 PM
Open Studio - Create sculptures from air-dry clay at NCMA WS Downtown’s adults-only art meetup. 5-7 PM
🗞 Other News
🤝 Collab: Not every dispute needs a judge. Bell, Davis & Pitt offers Collaborative Family Law options that can help you and your spouse, former spouse, or co-parent reach a settlement out of the courtroom.*
⚾ Baseball: The Winston-Salem Dash just landed a big one. Shortstop Roch Cholowsky, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, has been assigned to the Dash, the Chicago White Sox's High-A affiliate. He's the first No. 1 overall pick for the White Sox since Harold Baines in 1977 and the first ever to play in a Dash uniform.
🎨 Art: The 100 Cleft Portraits Tour comes to the Graylyn Estate this Thursday and Friday! Artist Katie Manning began painting portraits of people with cleft lip and/or palate in 2020, aiming to capture them as more than their diagnosis.
🎾 Tennis: Check out the Winston-Salem Open’s player field! You can expect 13 of the top 50 tennis players in the world, plus 4 former Winston-Salem Open champions. The tournament runs August 22-29. Grab your tickets today!
➡️ Moving: Lizzie’s All Natural Products is relocating to 617 N. Liberty Street, right next to Chad’s Chai! Expect a grand reopening in mid-September. Their previous location permanently closed this past Saturday, but you can still order their eczema and sensitive-skincare solutions online.
️️⚽️ Soccer: A new community soccer festival from the Winston-Salem Soccer Association is coming November 14-15! Copa Salem will feature a 16-team 7v7 coed tournament, a free youth clinic, and a community fair. Get involved by starting a team or volunteering.
❤️️ Tutors Needed
Less than 60% of Winston-Salem 4th graders tested as proficient in math in 2025. Heart Math Tutoring is here to change that.
Photo courtesy of Claire Devon
What: Heart Math Tutoring (HMT) helps elementary students develop math skills and enthusiasm about academics through free, one-on-one tutoring.
The Ask: HMT needs 200+ volunteers to meet with a student for one hour each week, October through April. You'll get to choose from 3 WS/FCS partner schools and a tutoring time that works with your schedule. HMT handles the rest with training, a scripted curriculum, and on-site support at every session.
Learn More: Attend a virtual info session on September 2, 18, or October 7.
✏️ How do you feel about kids going back to school?
👀 Poll results: Did your water stop running because of the water main break?
Yes - 12%
No, but I had low water pressure - 24%
No, I didn’t experience any issues - 64%
Brandy P. shared, “No water pressure issues, but I did learn what a pain it is to have to boil water for everything! Very thankful for the quick fix from the city.”
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Upcoming Events
Kaleideum After Dark - It’s Y2K at Kaleideum! Make Shrinky Dink charms and fuse bead art, dance to live music, and get a caricature done at this after-hours, 21+ event on August 8.
Country Concert - Trace Adkins brings his 30th Anniversary Tour to Bowman Gray Stadium on August 14, accompanied by special guest Aaron Tippin.
Evening in the Atrium - Americana artist Jeffrey Dean Foster and singer-songwriter Beth McKee perform at 500 W 5th on August 20, with complimentary bites from East of Texas.
🌀 The Wrap
🥳 Team member Christy and her husband went to Fratellis for her birthday this past Saturday! And yes, she did take a picture in front of the iconic cow.
🍉 Today was National Watermelon Day! It might be too late to celebrate today, but you can still stop by Cafe Lilly later for their watermelon refresher.
