🏛 Preserving Black Heritage
Discover Winston-Salem’s rich Black heritage with Triad Cultural Arts (TCA)!
Photo credit to Dale Briggs Photography
Celebrate: Join TCA at the annual Juneteenth Festival and Kwanzaa events to honor and experience Black culture.
Explore: Take a trolley, bus, or walking tour of Winston-Salem and discover Black history through art galleries, neighborhoods, landmarks, and more.
Preserve: Visit the Shotgun House Legacy Site, opened last March, featuring two early 20th-century homes in the historic Happy Hill neighborhood.
🗓 Events
Thursday, February 12
Blooms & Bubbles - Make a bouquet while sipping on free Prosecco Rosé at STEM Beverage & Supply! 7 PM
Paint & Sip - Create a Valentine’s-themed painting at The Dutch Light with step-by-step instructions! 6 PM
Friday, February 13
Retro Prom - Wear your best decade outfit and relive your prom (without all the drama) at Foothills Tasting Room! 7-11 PM
Poetry Slam - Listen to or perform original poetry at The Bookhouse. Winners receive cash prizes! 7-10 PM
Family Valentine’s - Celebrate Valentine’s as a family at Kaleideum, featuring dinner, a scavenger hunt, and a dance party! 6 PM
Margarita Craft Bash - Make a Galentine’s craft at Dabble Art Bar and enjoy a complimentary drink from The Porch! 6 PM
Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
Dance Party - Groove to live music by West End Mambo at Reynolds Place Theatre! Have two left feet? The first hour is a dance lesson! 7-11:30 PM
Mahjong - Join Twin City Mahjong at Radar Brewing for a Mahjong lesson or open play! 12 PM
Symphony - Start your romantic evening with the Winston-Salem Symphony’s Valentine’s Day performance at Reynolds Auditorium. 5 PM
Mimosas & More - Head to Local Roots Coffee Shop for a mimosa bar, custom trucker hats, and build-your-own bouquets! 10 AM - 2 PM
Silent Disco - Break out the couples’ costumes and dance the night away at The Ramkat! 8 PM
Children ALWAYS come first. That’s the core value and vision of Imprints Cares new Center for Thriving Children, opening March 2nd.
Offerings: High-quality childcare for ages 6 weeks–5 years with extended hours.
Whole Child Approach: A nurturing environment supporting literacy, social-emotional growth, and critical thinking.
Intergenerational Interactions: Located on the campus of the Brookridge retirement community, the program helps children build confidence and social skills through meaningful interactions with senior residents.
For a limited time, receive one free month! Learn more on their FAQ page. Childcare applications are now open.*
🗞 Other News
🌸 Home: Winter fatigue is real. Start dreaming of warm spring days on a beautifully remodeled patio like this one in Buena Vista by ICON Custom Builders. Their design-build team can make your dream outdoor space — whether it's a patio, a screened-in porch, or an entertaining deck — a reality.*
💖 Save The Date: Sculpt, lift, and refresh. Join Salem Plastic Surgery’s Sculpt & Lift event on Feb 20 for one-on-one consultations and learn how fillers can restore volume, improve skin quality, and address changes from weight loss and aging. RSVP required — limited availability.*
💼 Contest: Got a business idea? Enter the Small Business Plan Competition to win $5,000! Learn more at the informational meeting on Feb 17 at the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building.
🏆 Ranked: Winkler Bakery made Southern Living’s “Most Legendary Bakeries in the South” list! This historic bakery in Old Salem has been operating since 1807. Stop by Wed-Sat for sugar cake and Moravian cookies!
🎬 Upcoming: Local nonprofit Project 411 announced Second Serving Studio, a culinary film studio set to open in 12-16 months. As the only one of its kind in NC, the studio will position Winston-Salem as a competitive filming destination. (ABC 45)
🥘 Trending: Jayson W. posed a question in the Winston Eats Facebook group: “If you could bring one restaurant to the area, what would it be?” Reply to this email with your answer — we may feature it in a future newsletter.
🎶 What’s Playing
Did you know we update our live music guide weekly? Catch some tunes this week at a local bar or brewery!
Spindle 45 at Joymongers Barrel Hall | Photo via Spindle 45’s FB
Spindle 45 | Cover band | Joymongers Barrel Hall | Friday at 7 PM
Red Umber | Jazz | Fiddlin’ Fish | Friday at 7 PM (Mardi Gras Celebration)
BOOYAH! | ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s hits | Miller’s on Trade | Saturday at 9:30 PM
Evan Blackerby | Folk | Radar Brewing | Sunday at 2 PM
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Upcoming Events
Big Band Brunch - Love is in the air — and so is jazz. Enjoy a Valentine’s brunch buffet with live music from the Camel City Jazz Orchestra at the Millennium Center on February 15.
Evening in the Atrium - A taste of live music. Jess Klein takes the stage as The Downtown Grille serves up small bites at 500 W 5th on February 19.
Pianos for Paws - Two pianos. One great cause. Join Fur-Ever Friends of NC for a spectacular Dueling Pianos show, a silent auction, and raffles at The Warehouse on Ivy on February 21.
🏠 How long have you lived in the Winston-Salem area?
👀 Poll results: Are you watching the Winter Olympics?
Yes - 72%
No - 28%
Shane H. shared, “Who knew that curling could be such a nail biter!”
🌀 The Wrap
🎥 Speaking of film studios, team member Stevie helped found local production company Waughtown Studios!
🐔 Have you tried Chick-fil-A’s new Sweet Chili Lime Crunch sandwich? It’s only available in the Piedmont Triad until March 7!
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
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