February 3, 2026

Presented by ICON Custom Builders

A MESSAGE FROM ICON CUSTOM BUILDERS

Home: Where Life Happens

From snowed-in days to remote work to family dinners, home is where life happens. ICON Custom Builders helps homeowners in Winston-Salem and beyond transform their spaces into places they truly love.

ICON specializes in home additions and renovations that improve both beauty and functionality. Here are a few ways the ICON team has brought their clients’ visions to life.

Home Remodeling for the Growing Family:

  • Austin Lane: Added 948 square feet of living space to support a growing family whose original layout no longer met their needs.

  • West End: Transformed a small and dated kitchen into a larger, more functional space for a family of 5.

Home Remodeling for the Family That Is Always Hosting:

  • Allistair: Converted an open basement into distinct zones — an entertaining space, a playroom, and a guest bedroom for out-of-town visitors.

  • Bartram: Redesigned a 1968-style kitchen, improved the flow, and created a better design for hosting family and friends.

Home Remodeling for the Empty Nesters:

  • Arbor: Added a first-floor primary suite and an indoor-outdoor space designed for aging in place — accommodating these homeowners who have enjoyed 50 years in the home.

  • Ryan Way: Completed a three-story addition featuring a spacious living room, custom bar, and entertaining deck — all easily accessible by elevator as these homeowners age.

Ready to start your home transformation with ICON? Simply fill out this form and an ICON team member will be in touch to discuss your project!

🏈 Super Bowl Parties

Ready for the Super Bowl this Sunday? These local spots are handling the wings, drinks, and game-day energy for you!

Earl’s | Photo via their Facebook page

  • Earl’s | Call ahead to reserve a table for you and your friends! Don’t sleep on the $1 wings.

  • Joymongers | Round up the whole crew! Joymongers has plenty of seating, plus food delivered straight from That Place in West End.

  • Dive Bar | Pair your game day experience with $2 hot dogs and $7 pizzas. We call that a win.

  • Juggheads | Bring your favorite gameday dish for a potluck and battle it out in Super Bowl squares.

  • Game on Brewpub | Raffles, giveaways, and drink specials to keep your game-day energy high.

🧴Earn compensation and help advance skincare innovation at Eurofins CRL, a Cosmetic and Personal Care Product Company.

  • Enroll in their upcoming forearm lotion research study

  • Receive a gift card for lunch at a local downtown favorite when you participate

  • Sign up with a friend and receive a referral bonus

Learn more about cosmetic and personal care product testing and secure your spot for upcoming studies!*

🗓 Events

Thursday, February 5

  • Face to Face Trivia - Join Radar Brewing for trivia inspired by upcoming Face to Face guest Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster — you could win free tickets to the speaker event! 7 PM

  • Paint & Craft - Create a mixed media project using paint and paper at The Open Studio. 6 PM

Friday, February 6

  • Murder Mystery - We’re just dying to attend this event. Solve this hilarious Valentine’s interactive murder mystery at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville! 7 PM

  • Hockey Tournament - The ACC Hockey Championship Tournament is coming to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Games held February 6-8 and 12-15.

  • Comedy Night - Get ready for a night of laughter as two comedians take the stage at Old Homeplace Vineyards! 7:30 PM

  • Disney Trivia - Create a magical Disney-themed painting and compete in trivia at Wine & Design! 7 PM

Saturday, February 7

  • Mahjong Workshop - Rescheduled from January 31. Take 101 and 102 classes with Camel City Mahjong at Footnote Coffee. Lunch included! 10 AM - 2 PM

  • IPA Fest - Gather your friends and head to Wise Man Brewing for 13 guest IPA taps and a Duke vs. UNC watch party! 12 PM - 12 AM

  • My Voice, My Story - Kids discover the power of storytelling through storytime and interactive workshops at the Milton Rhodes Center, hosted by Jack and Jill of America. Free to attend. 10 AM

🗞 Other News

  • 💻 Work: Planning the year with your team? Host your next meeting at Flywheel Coworking! Their versatile meeting rooms come equipped with widescreen LED displays and whiteboards to make collaboration a breeze. Book your room today!*

  • 🍰 Reopening: The Canvas Cake Studio reopens at Towers Plaza this Thursday! The new location features a revamped DIY studio, a bakery counter, and a choose-your-toppings cupcake bar. The Canvas Cake Studio closed its previous Jonestown location in December 2025.

  • 📅 Save the Date: Ready to prove you’re the trivia champ? Let’s Get Quizzical returns to the Millennium Event Center on February 27, benefiting educational nonprofit Imprints Cares. Grab your tickets by February 20.

  • ✏️ Education: Tomorrow is a remote learning day for WS/FC Schools, which means the district has used four of its five allotted days this academic year. WS/FCS and other school districts are reaching out to state legislators to request more remote learning days. (WXII 12)

  • 🤝 Nonprofit: Discover the impact United Way is having in our community at the United Way Luncheon on February 6 at the Millennium Center, featuring keynote speaker and award-winning author Tracey Greene-Washington.

❤️️ A Taste of Romance

Two local favorites made OpenTable’s “Top 100 Romantic Restaurants of 2026!”

Ryan's Restaurant Outdoor Patio | Photo via their Facebook page

Each year, OpenTable analyzes diner reviews and key metrics to highlight the nation’s most romantic dining spots.

This year, three North Carolina restaurants made the list — and two are right here in our community!

  • End Posts Restaurant at JOLO Winery & Vineyards

  • Ryan's Restaurant

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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.

🏈 Who are you cheering for this Super Bowl Sunday?

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👀 Poll results: How are you feeling about these winter storms?

  • Loving it! - 23%

  • It was fun for a bit - 47%

  • Losing my mind - 30%

Annie J. shared, “I love cold weather. Add snow to the mix and I am beyond thrilled. Bring it on!”

🌀 The Wrap

  • 📣 It’s a big weekend for team member Christy — she’s cheering on UNC against Duke on Saturday and fellow Tar Heel Drake Maye in the Super Bowl!

  • 🧭 Guide of the Week: Where to Watch Sports

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