September 14, 2026
🎨 Painting Our History
Have you seen the new Reynolds Boulevard mural? According to research by the artists, it’s the largest mural on the East Coast!
Reynolds Boulevard Mural
What: Commissioned by Reynolds American to mark its 150th anniversary, the mural traces the company's history from R.J. Reynolds' arrival in WS by horse to the city's modern revitalization.
Who: Local artists Leo Rucker and Joey Allen spent nearly 2,000 hours painting the mural!
The Numbers:
~ 33,000 sq. ft. of wall area
~ 2 football fields in length
~ 400 gallons of paint
~ 9,000+ spray paint cans
What They’re Saying: “An awesome collab. Possibly one of the best murals on the East Coast as well. It tells a story, clearly represents unity and our city as a whole — all through art.” - Ashley T. from Instagram
Where: You can't miss it while passing the Reynolds Central Distribution Center on Reynolds Boulevard.
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🗓 Events
Tuesday, September 15
Dance Night - Take a beginner zouk lesson with Triad Social Dance, followed by a night of social dancing at East of Texas! 6 PM
Mahjong 101 - Pick up game basics with Camel City Mahjong at Chick-fil-A Peace Haven. Make sure to try the chicken & waffles breakfast sandwich! 9 AM
Wednesday, September 16
Face to Face - Defy gravity. “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo kicks off the Face to Face Speaker Forum at LJVM Coliseum! 7:30 PM*
Dogs Day Out - Who let the dogs out? You did! Take an adoptable dog on a walk at Reynolda with Step Sisters Walk. 8:15 AM
Game Night - Grab a pint and play classic video game consoles or board games at Fiddlin’ Fish. Bring a friend or make some new ones! 4-9 PM
Thursday, September 17
Evening in the Atrium - Enjoy live music from singer-songwriter Carrie Welling and complimentary bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th. 5-7 PM*
Outdoor Musical - The Wild West comes to life on stage in “Calamity Jane” at Theatre Alliance! Runs through September 26.
Robotics - Tinker with robots at Mixxer's monthly meetup, complete with demos and show & tell. All ages welcome! Free to attend. 6-8 PM
Jeopardy - Compete in Joymonger’s new weekly bar league! 7 PM
🗞 Other News
🏠 Home: Own a piece of history! This charming Ardmore home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, blends timeless character with everyday function. Enjoy a screened porch, garage, fenced backyard, and elegant arched doorways throughout. See more LRB listings!*
🎓 Education: 21 first-time college students received scholarships through Truliant Foundation. These students were all Truliant Federal Credit Union members or dependents, with more than $40,000 in scholarships given.*
🍽 Last Chance: There are only 3 spots left for our Dinner Club this Thursday! It's simple to sign up: take a quick personality quiz to match with 5 new friends you’ll meet at a local restaurant. Register by tomorrow night!
🏆 Award: We have a winner. The Rockin' Moroccan food truck took 1st place at the NC Food Truck State Championship! This family-owned and operated business launched in 2019, serving dishes like saffron chicken, lamb shank, and baklava. You can find them at Brouwerij DuBois this Thursday!
👗 Now Open: Have you been to Sunshine Style Exchange? The new women's boutique, from the owner behind Chameleon Kids Consignment, opened next door at 3410 Kinnamon Village Commons.
🔥 Contest: Things are heating up. Texas Pete’s Original Hot Sauce is a semifinalist in the Coolest Thing Made in NC contest! Voting closes tomorrow, and finalists will be announced September 21.
⚾ Sports: The Dash are competing in their first South Atlantic League Championship Series! They defeated the Greensboro Grasshoppers 15-8 in last night’s game; catch game two Tuesday night in Greensboro.
🍨 Scoops from Sam’s
Have you been to this family-run ice cream shop yet? There are over 60 flavors to try at Sam's Ice Cream!
Team member Stevie’s Blueberry Lemon Crunch Skyhigh Sundae
What: Enjoy ice cream by the scoop, or get fancy with their milkshakes, floats, ice cream nachos, and specialty Skyhigh Sundaes, made with towering layers of ice cream and toppings.
Who: Sam opened the original Clemmons shop 15 years ago, and his son and daughter-in-law helped him open a 2nd location in 2022.
Locations: 2434 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons and 5275 US-158, Advance
Our Take: Team member Stevie loved the Blueberry Lemon Crunch Skyhigh Sundae, made with lemon bar ice cream, blueberry topping, and crunchy Nilla Wafers.
🥞 Do you eat breakfast?
👀 Poll results: Did you ever visit Zack’s Famous Frozen Yogurt?
Yes - 55%
No - 45%
Liam K. visited and shared, “I loved Zack's so much; I'm devastated to hear they closed! They had the best banana splits around, and the two ladies always remembered me and my wife when we came to order.”
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
Fiesta Festival - Deuterman Law Group is proud to sponsor the Hispanic League’s vibrant celebration of Hispanic and Latin culture in downtown Winston-Salem on September 19.
Salem Sampler - Sign your kids up for a free swim, gymnastics, or ninja class on September 20 at Salem Gymnastics & Swim, a family-owned, local staple that's been going strong for 45 years!
String Performance - Classical music, reinvigorated. The Isidore String Quartet and cellist Sterling Elliott open Wake Forest's Secrest Artists Series on September 24 with a fresh take on the classics.
🌀 The Wrap
👩🌾 Team member Amanda and her family visited Armstrong Artisan Farm this weekend! She loved the pumpkin patch, and her kids couldn't get enough of the paintball station.
🖋 Want to work on your penmanship? Athena Stationery is offering a 4-part course starting September 27!
