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Do You Love Winston Salem, NC?

Downtown Winston SalemIf you thought this site was about Winston Churchill, I'm sorry to say you'll be disappointed. If, on the other hand, you're more interested in learning about the beautiful city of Winston Salem, North Carolina, nestled between the Blue Ridge mountains and the nearby cities of Charlotte and Raleigh, you've come to the right place...  read more »

 
May 16 2013

Weekend Roundup for May 16-19, 2013

 
Top Cultural Pick:
Greek Festival
  • Friday & Saturday, May 17-18 10AM-10PM
  • Sunday May, 19 11AM-8PM
  • Greek Orthodox Church
  • 435 Keating Dr.
  • Admission: $1; kids free
  • www.wsgoc.org
The annual Greek Festival is not to be missed! Enjoy kids' activities, Greek food, music, dancing, demonstrations and marketplace. Guided tours of the church are also offered.

 

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May 13 2013

Help Fund Harvest: a Local Filmmaker's Feature Film

harvest film cagney gentryHelp a Winston-Salem filmmaker out! Winston-Salem resident and North Carolina native Cagney Gentry has embarked on a Kickstarter fundraising campaign for his first feature film, HARVEST.  In exchange for Kickstarter funds contributed, investors gain unique perks...  read more »



May 09 2013

Enter Our Spring Into Summer Photo Contest!

Dewey's Cake Squares and Ice CreamWe are so ready for some warmer temps here in Winston-Salem! When it's hot, we like to cool of with Dewey's ice cream and cakes! Grab your cameras (and camera phones) and submit your local, summer-inspired photos for the MyWinston-Salem.com Spring into Summer Photo Contest and you might just win a party! That's right, submit your photo today for a chance to win a Dewey's Cake & Ice Cream Party! ...  read more »



May 09 2013

Weekend Roundup Centennial Edition May 9-12, 2013

Centennial Parade and Party in the Plaza

  • Saturday, May 11
  • Parade: 2:00-3:00PM
  • Party in the Plaza: 3:00-8:00PM
  • South Main St.-Old Salem-Fourth St.-Liberty St.
  • FREE
This parade celebrating Winston-Salem's 100 years will feature 10 decorated floats signifying each decade of Winston-Salem, creating a timeline. Also includes walkers and marching bands. The parade begins on S. Main Street, traveling through Old Salem to Fourth Street before heading down Liberty Street to Corpening Plaza for the Party in the Plaza. The Plaza Party will feature live jazz and R&B music by Rhonda Thomas, Dee Lucas, and headliner Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen. Try Foothills Centennial Brew. Historic displays, local food vendors & merchants will be set up...

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May 06 2013

Winston-Salem Celebrates its 100 Year Centennial

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That's right! It was 100 years ago that the townships of Winston and Salem married and formed one of the earliest-ever hyphenated names: Winston-Salem. Throughout these 100 years, we have seen our city become a vibrant place to live, work and play. All weekend long, Winston-Salem will celebrate its Centennial...  read more »



Apr 25 2013

Weekend Roundup For April 25-28, 2013

Top Sweet Treat Pick; Thursday Music at Dewey's Bakery

  • Thursday, April 25
  • 6-8 PM
  • Dewey's Bakery at Thruway
  • FREE
The tradition of Blue Ridge Ice Creams' Thursday summer concerts lives on at their new location in Dewey's Bakery at Thruway. This Thursday, enjoy the music of Max & Ruth Bloomquist while you treat yourself to some buy-one-get-one free Blue Ridge Ice Cream cones...
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Apr 25 2013

Merlefest

A Southern Music Tradition

Merlefest%20Scythian.jpgMerlefest is an annual four-day traditional and contemporary roots music festival featuring bluegrass, folk and Appalachian roots music from across the country. Happening this year from April 25-28, 2013, the festival takes place on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and is a regional favorite. Originally hosted by folk music legend and Grammy Award-winner Doc Watson until his passing in 2012, Merlefest was named after Doc's late son, Eddie Merle Watson, who died in a tragic accident...

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Apr 18 2013

Weekend Roundup For April 18-21, 2013

Top Food Event Pick: Burke Street Food Truck Festival

Burke Street Food Truck Festival

  • Saturday, April 20
  • 3-7PM
  • Burke Street, Downtown
Old Winston Social Club presents the first ever Burke Street Food Truck Festival, featuring over 13 food trucks from across the state. Burke Street vendors will also have displays and Old Winston Social Club will have drink specials and live music all day...

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Apr 11 2013

Weekend Roundup For April 11-14, 2013

Top Festival Pick: RiverRun International Film Festival

  • riverrun-2013-film-guide.jpgApril 12-21
  • Various venues
  • Tickets: Free-$15

This premiere film festival features 143 films from 35 countries in 10 days with many directors, actors and film industry guests in attendance. Enjoy film screenings, free events, parties and Q&A sessions with directors and producers. Opening night, April 12th showcases two films: Blancanieves and Casting By, with a gala following at SECCA...  read more »



Apr 01 2013

RiverRun Film Festival: Insider Tips

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As the City of Arts & Innovation, Winston-Salem is the proud home of the RiverRun International Film Festival, a 10-day film festival that shines as one of the premier film festivals in the southeastern United States. The 15th annual RiverRun is underway and runs April 12–21, 2013. Congrats to our winner of two FREE tickets to this year's action...  read more »