A MESSAGE FROM ICON CUSTOM BUILDERS
Preserving Local History
Historic homes give Winston-Salem its character, but they weren’t designed for how we live today. ICON Custom Builders makes older homes more functional while preserving the charm that sets them apart.
Chatham House: A 1925 Classical Revival home in Buena Vista designed by Charles Barton Keen, the architect behind Reynolda House, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The renovation: A spacious new primary bath and a guest bath, finished in marble, polished nickel and custom millwork that matched the original trim.
Galloway House: A 1918 Colonial Revival in West End, designed by Northup & O'Brien, the firm behind The Graylyn and Spring House.
The renovation: A kitchen with a large island and walk-in pantry, plus a new primary bath, with original door hardware reused throughout.
T.E. Bowman House: A 1920s Craftsman in Hickory’s Oakwood Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The renovation: A modern kitchen, a cozy study lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and functional updates while preserving the original oak floors.
✨ Festival of Lights: What’s New + Discount Nights
The Tanglewood Festival of Lights opens this Friday, Nov. 13! Here’s everything you need to know about this beloved tradition.
Photo courtesy of Tanglewood Festival of Lights
The Experience: Drive through miles of storybook scenes and holiday displays, all lit by more than a million LEDs. Halfway through, stop at the Gift Village to browse 40+ holiday vendors and toast your own marshmallow.
You can also experience the show on a horse-drawn carriage ride or a tractor-pulled hayride. Call Tanglewood Stables to book a spot.
History: The show started in 1992 with 25 displays on a 1.5-mile route. Barely anyone came that first year. Now more than 300,000 people drive a 4-mile route with 100+ displays!
New This Year
Tanglewood Drone Skytale: A short film that flows into a live 300-drone show on 10 select nights. Tickets are $80 per car and include Festival of Lights admission for any night this season. Keep in mind: This is not a drive-in experience. You'll park and walk to an outdoor viewing area.
More to Explore: 5 new immersive areas and new light displays, including a 30-foot-tall Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
Special Events
Paws in the Park: Walk your leashed dog through the lights tomorrow, Nov. 10. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Davie County.
Running of the Lights: Ring in the new year with a midnight race on Dec. 31.
Details: Open nightly Nov. 13 to Jan. 1 from 6-11 PM. Discount nights are Nov. 16, 17, 23 and 24.
Two years ago, Lorman didn’t have a stable home. Now he has the keys to his own apartment. Through Goodwill’s Veterans Services Program, he was connected to housing and a job. Here’s how it happened:
November 2024: After a year of moving from place to place, Lorman meets with a Goodwill case manager the day before Thanksgiving.
Winter 2025: With an updated resume, he lands a job with a local construction company.
March 2025: He gets the keys to his own apartment, furnished with help from greeNest.
Today: His case manager still checks in, and Lorman calls it “a life-changing opportunity.”
Every Goodwill purchase helps make stories like his possible. Know a veteran who needs support? Connect them with Goodwill.*
🗓 Events
Tuesday, November 10
Office Space - Case of the Mondays? Catch Mike Judge's 1999 cult comedy on the big screen at a/perture, part of the Face to Face Goes to the Movies series. 6:30 PM
Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
Wake Up Winston - Expand your network. Connect with fellow professionals over coffee and breakfast at Pilot View Center, hosted by Greater Winston-Salem. 8 AM*
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. Free to attend; RSVP required. 4 PM*
Fall Cookie Class - Decorate 6 fall-themed sugar cookies with royal icing at The Canvas Cake Studio. Beginner-friendly and BYOB. 6:30-8:30 PM
Veterans Day Ceremony - Honor those who served with a presentation of colors, a wreath laying and a special speaker at the Carolina Field of Honor in Triad Park. Bring a chair; rain or shine. 11 AM
Zine Club - Make zines and swap ideas with fellow zine makers at Athena Stationery’s new monthly meetup. BYO materials. 5-7 PM
Thursday, November 12
Lyndhurst Holiday Event - Exclusive savings, plus hors d’oeuvres and giveaways at Lyndhurst Rejuvenation + Aesthetics. 5:30 PM*
Another Sunrise & Before It All Goes Dark - Experience the NC premiere of two stories of Holocaust survival and legacy, sung in English by Piedmont Opera at Hanesbrands Theatre. Runs through November 22.*
Zen & Wick - Take a beginner-friendly yoga class, then pour your own candle at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 7-9 PM
Thanksgiving Desserts Class - Make a variety of holiday desserts and festive favorites to take home at this WS Recreation & Parks class. 6-7:30 PM
🗞 Other News
🏡 Home: A home is more than four walls. It’s where the turkey gets cooked in a kitchen like this one in Buena Vista and the tree lights up a front window like this one in Brookberry Farm. Let LRB Real Estate help you find not just a house, but a home.*
🩰 Holiday: A Holiday tradition! 60 years after its debut, UNCSA’s beloved The Nutcracker returns to its original stage December 3-6 at Reynolds High School Auditorium! Expect holiday magic and a showcase of UNCSA’s extraordinary talent. Grab your tickets early!*
🌮 Now Open: The wait is finally over. Cinco Modern Mexican opened at 206 Harvey Street, serving twists on classic dishes and handcrafted cocktails. For now, it’s available by reservation only: call (336) 293-8222 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.
📚 Leadership: The end of a chapter. Bookmarks Executive Director Jamie Rogers Southern will step down in January 2027 after 15 years with the organization. During her tenure, she helped expand the Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors into the largest book festival in the Carolinas. (WXII 12)
💙 Support: Samaritan Ministries’ annual Penny Campaign is live! The Go-To Winston-Salem will match donations up to $2,000 when you give through our page.
🎨 Art: Sawtooth’s winter classes open for registration tomorrow, Nov. 10, at 9 AM! The 350+ options include everything from making keepsake boxes to watercolor home portraits.
👀 Poll results: Do you mute group chats?
Yes, all of them - 27%
Yes, a few - 49%
No - 24%
Joanne M. mutes a few of her group chats and shared, “Listen, I love a good group chat... until my phone won't stop buzzing in the middle of the work day.”
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Upcoming Events
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
📱 Did you know you can see your Instagram algorithm? Team member Christy’s says, “Lately you’ve been into kid chaos humor, Tar Heel basketball and North Carolina hometown pride.”
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