🎨 Meet the Artists
Over 100 local artists will fill Ardmore’s front lawns this Saturday. Meet a few and find where they’ll be set up!
Art by Vikki Vassar, Annie Grimes Williams, and Everette Funches
Vikki Vassar | 2021 W Academy St | Look for Vikki’s new Moravian recipe prints alongside her colorful, funny art on stickers, tees, accessories and more. She serves as the community coordinator for the Art Walk.
Annie Grimes Williams | 2044 Elizabeth Ave | Metalsmith Annie makes enamel jewelry under the name CopperTide. She co-founded Ardmore Art Walk in 2020 and is still its creative director.
Everette Funches | 2034 Elizabeth Ave | A self-taught collage artist, Everette layers cut paper into stories drawn from personal history and cultural memory.
Emily Satterfield | 2038 Elizabeth Ave | A few years ago, Emily rediscovered cross-stitching as a way to unwind and launched her shop, Stitch Menagerie! She creates original designs, including mini ornaments that make sweet holiday gifts.
Red Rose Woodworking | 638 Irving St | Owner Rance got his start in woodworking by building a set for his wife’s middle school play! Stop by his table to find handcrafted trees, cutting boards and soap dishes.
🩰 A holiday tradition is coming home! This December, UNCSA’s beloved The Nutcracker returns to its original home at Reynolds Auditorium in Winston-Salem!
Expect: Timeless holiday magic and the incredible artistry of UNCSA students and faculty.
When: December 3–6
Just 5 performances so grab your tickets now!*
🗓 Events
Saturday, November 7
Ardmore Art Walk - Find everything from paintings and pottery to plushes and metalwork from 100+ local artists on Ardmore’s front lawns! 11 AM - 4:30 PM
Repair Cafe - Don't toss it, fix it! Bring broken appliances, toys, jewelry, furniture and more to Shallowford Presbyterian Church, where volunteers will help you repair them for free. 1-5 PM
Improv Comedy - Watch Foolish Mortals play improv games and create an entire play on the spot at Little Theatre’s new building! 7:30 PM
Fall Makers Market - Shop handmade goods at Old Town Maker’s Market's 2nd annual fall market. 9 AM - 2 PM
Walk to End Alzheimer's - Join the Alzheimer's Association at Bailey Park to raise money for care, support and research. 10 AM
Big Sweep - Pick up litter around Boston-Thurmond with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful. Meet at Kimberly Park for doughnuts and coffee! Supplies provided; no registration needed. 9 AM - 12 PM
VNTG SHW - Refresh your wardrobe. Find vintage apparel and grab a bite from a food truck at Wise Man Brewing. 12-7 PM
Old Salem Mom Walk - Leaf peeping, mom style. Join The Mom Walk Co. for a short fall walk through Old Salem, starting at Lot 63. Snacks provided! 9:30 AM
Sunday, November 8
Tour Pour du Jour - Explore the Graylyn Estate’s architecture and history on a guided tour! Tickets include wine and appetizers. 4 PM
Chai Workshop - Craft your own chai blend and learn about the drink’s cultural significance with Vecino Center at Chad’s Chai. 2:30 PM
TOAST - Stroll through Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights before it opens to the public! Time slots at 5:30 and 7:30 PM.
Monday, November 9
Paws in the Park - Walk your leashed dog through Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights, with proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Davie County. Also available on Tuesday.
🗞 Other News
🎄 Decor: Before the wreath goes up, give the front door a fresh coat. A new color or coat of stain on your front door, shutters or trim can transform your home’s first impression just in time for holiday guests. Grab a free quote before Worth Painting's holiday schedules fill up.*
💉 Beauty: Love BOTOX® (or curious about it) but can’t fit an appointment into your day? Forsyth Plastic Surgery is hosting BOTOX Late Night on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5-7pm, with after-hours appointments. Plus, score a free $50 gift card the day before.*
🎉 New Owner: The former Campus Gas has a new future. Chabad, Wake Forest’s Jewish student organization, bought the building and plans to turn it into a student center that’s open around the clock, with a soft opening after Thanksgiving.
🌭 Hotdogs: Ever wonder why NC hotdogs are that shade of red? Blame a 1941 branding move by Bright Leaf in Smithfield. Now it’s pure nostalgia, served up at two of the city’s oldest stands: Pulliam’s and Kermit’s. Get the full feature story, then order yours “all the way.” Cheerwine on the side, obviously.
📅 Save the Date: Oysters for a good cause. Join Parenting PATH at Fiddlin’ Fish for its annual Hope on the Half Shell fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 14. Proceeds support the nonprofit’s programs to prevent child abuse and strengthen families in Forsyth County.
🤠 New Location: Saddle up. After 20 years, Zapatería León has moved across the plaza into a bigger space at 724 Waughtown Street, with boots, cowboy hats, Western wear and a hat bar! The family-run business was started by Sergio Gonzalez, who came to the U.S. from Guanajuato, Mexico.
🏈 Homecoming: Two campuses, one big weekend. WSSU has been celebrating since last weekend, with Saturday’s 1:30 PM game against Fayetteville State. Wake Forest’s festivities start Friday, ahead of Saturday’s 3:30 PM game against Merrimack.
🗳 (Unofficial) Election Results
The votes are in. At The Go-To, we keep election coverage to the facts and leave the interpretation to you. Results are unofficial until certified.
Federal: Roy Cooper (D) flipped the U.S. Senate seat, and Cyril Jefferson (D) flipped the 6th District. Pat Harrigan (R) was re-elected in the 10th District.
State courts: Every NC Supreme Court and Court of Appeals seat stayed with the same party. All incumbents were re-elected, and Christine Walczyk (D) is new to the Court of Appeals.
NC Senate: Both incumbents were re-elected: Dana Caudill Jones (R), District 31, and Paul Lowe Jr. (D), District 32.
NC House: Democrats Amber Baker (72) and Kanika Brown (71) and Republican Kyle Hall (91) were re-elected. Democrats flipped two seats: Jen Wiles (75) and Amy Taylor North (74).
County: Amara Hunter (D) flipped the DA’s office, and Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough (D) was re-elected. On the County Commission, Democrats Dan Besse, Tonya McDaniel and Shai Woodbury were re-elected, and Marsie West (D) flipped District B.
School board: Democrats swept every seat. Trevonia Brown-Gaither and Alex Bohannon were re-elected in District 1, and Valerie Brockenbrough, Elisabeth Motsinger and Ronda Mays won the at-large seats. In District 2, Curtis Fentress, Susan Conway, Lee Childress and Marie Jackson flipped all four seats from Republican.
Amendments: All three passed (photo ID, income tax cap, property tax limit).
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👀 Poll results: How many streaming services do you pay for?
0-1 - 32%
2-3 - 40%
4-5 - 21%
6+ - 7%
Lisa C. has 4-5 and shared, “We love our Brit streaming services — Acorn and Britbox! The shows are so much better than what we have on TV here. PBS is another favorite!”
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Upcoming Events
Wake Up Winston - Expand your network. Connect with fellow professionals over coffee and breakfast at Pilot View Center on November 11, hosted by Greater Winston-Salem.
Furnish Hope, Spark Freedom - Raise support for A Bed and A Book and The Lantern Project with free light bites, wine and beer at The Barn at Reynolda on November 11. Free to attend; RSVP required.
Lyndhurst Holiday Event - Treat yourself. Visit Lyndhurst Rejuvenation + Aesthetics on November 12 for exclusive savings, hors d’oeuvres and giveaways!
Another Sunrise & Before It All Goes Dark - Two operas, one night. Experience the NC premiere of two stories of Holocaust survival and legacy, sung in English by Piedmont Opera at Hanesbrands Theatre, November 12–22.
Opalicious Eats & Treats - Grab baklava, spanakopita and more at this nearly 70-year-old Greek bake sale at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on November 14. Proceeds support local nonprofits.
Holiday Market & Christmas Tree Lighting - Celebrate the season with 40+ local vendors, fireside s’mores, kids’ activities, and live music, then watch a 30-foot Christmas tree light up the night at 500 W 5th on November 21.
🌀 The Wrap
👻 Team member Jacob is excited to see Laura Morales’ ghostly watercolor paintings at Ardmore Art Walk! She’ll be set up at 2117 Elizabeth Ave.
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