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Dollars & Dad-Vice
Meet Eric: your friendly neighborhood dad, dishing out solid financial advice one dad joke at a time.
Looking for more financial advice and someone in your corner? Head to Piedmont Federal Bank!
🚶 There's a Tour for That
From ghost stories to hot dog crawls, Winston-Salem has a guided tour for whatever you're in the mood to explore!
Haunted Tours
West Endings Tour | Take a spooky lantern-lit stroll through West End, with stops at the Zevely House and the site of the ill-fated Hotel Zinzendorf.
True Crime | Uncover unusual and tragic murders from Winston-Salem's history on this Triangle Walking Tours outing.
History Tours
Black History Tours | Discover Winston-Salem’s Black history and culture with Triad Cultural Arts on walking, trolley, or bus tours!
Semiquincentennial Stroll | Join MUSE Winston-Salem for a walking tour that takes visitors through our city’s story, from the first Moravian settlers to the present day.
Food & Drink Related
Taste Carolina | Get a taste of Winston-Salem on a walking tour to local favorites like Betty on Burke, Little Pep, Heff's Burger Club, and Joyner's Bar.
Hot Dog Tasting | Hop on a trolley with Triad ECO Adventures to visit famous hot dog joints, including P.B.’s Takeout, Doss’, and Kermit’s!
Fall weather might be taking its time, but these spaces by ICON Custom Builders are ready for cozy days:
Winston-Salem Bathroom: This space got a boost in both function and comfort. With features like towel warmers and heated floors — it's perfect for chilly mornings!
Hickory Study: A home office that doubles as a library is exactly the type of space where you want to enjoy a cup of coffee, curl up with a book, and lose track of time.
Greensboro Sunroom: This newly expanded and fully enclosed deck maximizes year-round enjoyment. The windows retract completely for a screened-in porch feel.
See how ICON's design-build team can transform your home into a beautiful and functional space for every season!*
🗓 Events
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*
Cooking Class - Learn how to make Spanish tapas like butternut squash empanadas and patatas bravas at Taste Buds Kitchen. 6:30 PM
Maker Meetup - Bring your sewing machine or project and get help from an expert at Mixxer. 4-7 PM
Friday, September 18
Art Crush - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with 35+ vendors, live music, and hands-on fun in the Arts District. 7-10 PM
Comedy Night - 4 comedians. One hilarious night. Don’t miss Next Stop Comedy at Foothills Tasting Room! 7:30 PM
Crafting DIY - Paint a WS skyline decoration with JK Woodworked Creations at Athena Stationery. 6 PM
Saturday, September 19
Fiesta Festival - Don’t miss the Hispanic League’s celebration of Hispanic and Latin culture in downtown Winston-Salem, presented by Deuterman Law Group. 11 AM - 7 PM*
Art in the Park - Create nature-inspired prints and paint flowers with NCMA WS. All ages welcome. 10 AM - 1 PM
Sunrise Salutations - Start your morning with a Synergy yoga class at Bobby Boy’s Salem Bottleworks location. Your ticket includes coffee and a pastry! 6:30 AM
Night at the Opera - Five-time Grammy Award-winning Renée Fleming opens Piedmont Opera’s 50th season at Salem Academy and College. 7:30 PM
🗞 Other News
⚠️ Protect: A workplace injury can turn your life upside down. Don’t let the workers’ compensation process make things harder. Deuterman Law Group can help you understand your rights, deal with the insurance company, and pursue the benefits you deserve. Schedule a free case consultation with a board-certified workers’ compensation specialist.*
🔑 Office: Ready to trade the kitchen table for a real workspace? Two private offices just opened up at Flywheel Coworking, no long-term lease required. Curious first? Try Flywheel for free at Community Day on Sept 23.*
☕️ Upcoming: Brick-and-mortar, on the way. Grandma’s Coffee opens a permanent location inside the Milton Rhodes Center on November 2! Owner Ariana launched the coffee trailer in August 2024 as a way to honor her late grandmother.
🎭 Theatre: Three big shows, one weekend. Watch the award-winning musical “Ragtime” at Theatre Alliance, laugh out loud at The Little Theatre of WS’s production of “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” or see Kernersville Little Theatre bring “The Great Gatsby” to life on the stage.
🍕 Pizza: Order up. Have you seen Cugino Forno’s new pizza vending machine at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville? It serves hot pizza in just 3 minutes!
👟 Do you untie your shoelaces or just slip your shoes off?
👀 Poll results: Do you eat breakfast?
Yes, daily - 72%
If I have the time - 19%
Never - 9%
Mike C. answered ‘yes, daily’ and shared his favorite breakfast meal: “Boar's Head turkey sausage, whole egg, and a ciabatta bun or English muffin.”
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Upcoming Events
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 Jacob can’t wait to see Kernersville Little Theatre’s “The Great Gatsby” — one of his friends is playing a lead role!
☕️ Heads up, we're over halfway sold out on coffee passes. Grab yours before they're gone!
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