A MESSAGE FROM LRB
Hot New Listings
The market is moving — and Leonard Ryden Burr is bringing some of the best listings to you.
Forever Home: Checks every box with a bonus room, finished basement with a full kitchen, and an open layout in the desirable New Sherwood neighborhood.
Private Oasis: Minutes from the highway but tucked away on 1.1 acres with a large backyard, gated pool for safety, and poolhouse.
Young Family: Spacious layout (rare in Ardmore) and a fully fenced backyard. Plus, minutes to hospitals and top amenities.
Top School District: A peaceful, quiet neighborhood perfect for kids playing outside, districted for some of the best schools around.
Aging in Place: A custom-built gem on a quiet lot, handicap-accessible with a bonus room ready for the grandkids.
Among the Trees: Walk to Bobby Boy from this wooded retreat in Buena Vista with a home theater and treehouse-style deck.
🎤 Summer Concert Series
Nearly half our readers said they want more live music in last Wednesday’s poll. Looks like your wish came true; check out this summer’s concert lineup!
Lewisville Live | Shallowford Square | Up next: Camel City Yacht Club on July 11 | Lewisville’s annual Street Party & Food Truck Festival on June 20 features The Entertainers!
Coal Pit Live | The Coal Pit | Up next: The Tan and Sober Gentlemen on May 30 | Grab a pizza at Cugino Forno and a drink at Incendiary Brewing before the show starts!
Park Hangs | Bailey Park | Up next: Tre. Charles on May 29 | Formerly known as “House Hangs,” this NCMA WS event series has relocated to Bailey Park!
Summer on Fourth | In front of Foothills Brewpub | Up next: Phase Band on June 13 | The lineup is built to get you up and dancing!
Back to Trade | Intersection of 6th & Trade | Up next: Moxie on June 19 | This is a brand new concert series from Downtown WS Partnership!
Salem Band | Salem Square | Up next: Collaboration with Paperhand Puppet Project on May 26 | These are great concerts to bring your kids to!
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🗓 Events
Saturday, May 16
Barn Bash - Shop fresh produce, explore a vendor market, and take a tour of Fair Share Farm. 10 AM - 3 PM
Plant Symposium - Ever wanted your own Venus flytrap? Check out unique carnivorous and exotic plants at Ciener Botanical Garden. Runs through Sunday.
Free Boxing Clinic - Train with a former WBO Women’s Featherweight World Champion at Salem College! Registration required. 10 AM
Art in the Park - Create paper mache clouds in this all-ages workshop with NCMA WS at Merschel Plaza. Drop by anytime from 10 AM - 1 PM.
Dino Dig - Is your kid in their dinosaur phase? They’ll love digging up fossils at Washington Park’s dino-themed playground! 10 AM
Sunday, May 17
The Art of Brunch - Connect with local artists over brunch at The Shaffner Inn, then shop a small art market featuring their work. 12:30 PM
Ice Cream Social - Roll up your sleeves to help make ice cream and explore the historic Nissen House! 2 PM
Pickleball Social - Casual play at Little Creek Park + post-play social at East of Texas with Average Joe Pickleball. 10 AM - 12 PM
Band Concert - The Winston-Salem Community Band performs its first concert of the season at Miller Park Amphitheater! Free to attend. 6:30 PM
Monday, May 18
Community Gathering - One of America's most celebrated poets is coming to town! Join the Winston-Salem Foundation for a social hour, hands-on activity, and keynote from poet Ada Limón at the Benton Convention Center. 5 PM*
Tequila Dinner - Date night idea. Pair your tequila tasting with a gourmet 4-course meal at Trophy Room! 6 PM
Book Signing - Influencer Landon Bryant (@landontalks) will be signing his new book, “Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern,” at Mast General Store! 4-6 PM
🗞 Other News
🍔 Food: Taste your way through some of the best burgers in town! Join Yelp's Triad Burger Bosses through May 28. Sign up for individual events and enjoy free tastings at spots like Heff's and Earl's while meeting fellow foodies.*
🎾 Sports: It’s that time again! Tickets for the 15th annual Winston-Salem Open went on sale today. Held August 22-29, this tournament is one of WS’s largest events — over 30,000 fans attend each year.
🎨 Arts: Have you seen Delta Arts Center’s new exhibit? “Black by Design” spotlights the work of Black graphic designers, whose work is often overlooked within their industry. Connect with the featured artists at the opening reception on June 5!
🎉 Opening: Celebrate Aqua-Tots’ grand opening at 5047 Country Club Road on Saturday with bounce houses, face painting, games, and more! The swim school offers lessons for kids 4 months to 12 years old.
🔨 Project: Curious how work on The Grounds is going? The walking bridge opens at the end of summer, 500+ parking spaces have been added, and the office and apartment buildings are starting to take shape! Check out their latest post for more details.
📋 Hiring: SpayKind is hiring an executive director. Founded in 1999, the nonprofit reduces pet overpopulation by providing low-cost spay-neuter services. Learn more and apply!
⏰ Are you a morning lark or night owl?
👀 Poll results: How many books have you read this year?
0 - 6%
1-5 - 27%
6-10 - 20%
11+ - 47%
Wow, a lot of you are avid readers! Abigail R. shared, “I just finished my 50th on Sunday!”
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Upcoming Events
Evening in the Atrium - A taste of live music. Listen to singer-songwriter Gregg Cano perform while enjoying free desserts by Cafe Gelato and INTI House at 500 W 5th on May 21!
🌀 The Wrap
🏛 Weigh in on Winston-Salem's annual budget at the City Council's public hearing this Monday.
🇬🇷 Fun Fact: Team member Christy is part Greek (not much, but she grew up around Greek family traditions). This weekend’s WS Greek Festival is her favorite event of the year! She highly recommends the baklava ice cream.








