Kristi Marion
Updated: March 10, 2017
People
Winston-Salem is proud of our Mayor, Allen Joines. He has a long history of serving our city and supporting economic development. He was elected to serve as Mayor of Winston-Salem in 2001. Since then, he has been re-elected in 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2016…
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Kristi Marion
Updated: December 13, 2014
Weekend Roundup
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Top Cinema/Theater Pick: Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
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Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 7:30PM
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Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 8PM
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Hanesbrands Theatre
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Tickets: $15/$12
This award-winning British novel by Mark Haddon was adapted for the stage and performed by The National Theatre. This is the rebroadcast of the NT performance…
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Weekend Roundup
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Top Theater Pick: Staged Reading: "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?"
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Friday, August 31, 2012
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8PM
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Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance
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1047 Northwest Blvd
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Admission is FREE with school supplies/donation
This is a one-night performance/staged reading of the classic American play. It is FREE with a donation of school supplies…
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Weekend Roundup
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Top Sports Pick: Winston-Salem Tennis Open
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Thursday August 23 – Saturday August 25, 2012
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Matches at 12:00PM, 6:00PM, 7:30PM
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Wake Forest Tennis Center
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100 West 32nd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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Tickets: $72-93
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www.winstonsalemopen.com/tickets
Big time tennis, served Southern style. See some of the world's finest tennis pros, including Greensboro's own John Isner, compete in this ATP pro series. To purchase tickets by phone call, 336-758-6409. Free parking in the BB&T field parking lot, enter off of Deacon Blvd. |
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Restaurants
Two longtime Winston-Salem favorite brands have united in the “sweet” marriage of Dewey’s Bakery and Blue Ridge Ice Creams. Dewey’s Bakery, Inc. announced today during a “ribbon tying” that the company has acquired Blue Ridge Ice Creams, uniting two of Winston-Salem’s most beloved brands. Mayor Allen Joines was on hand to perform the ceremony of …
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Weekend Roundup
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Top Sports Pick:
Wake Forest University Football Fan Fest
Take the field and kick of the WFU football season! Enjoy live music, inflatables, autographs from the football team, meet Coach Grobe, the cheerleaders and other fall sports teams. Free football posters, snacks and more. Fans will be allowed on the field beginning at 5 p.m. and teams will arrive at 6 p.m.
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
People
Old Salem may be historic, but it’s for the young and young at heart as well. As she looked at the next generation of Old Salem supporters, Frances Beasley, Director of Development at Old Salem, created the New Benefactors of Old Salem in 2009. The New Benefactors is “a group made up of young professionals …
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Weekend Roundup
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Top Foodie Pick:
Dr. Brownstone's Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival
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August 7-11, 2012
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Spring House Restaurant
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450 N. Spring St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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www.springhousenc.com
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Reservations required – (336) 293-4797
Chef Timothy Grandinetti and Spring House Restaurant present this tribute to grill-inspired fare with guest chefs Mark Beaupre, Sharon Hage, Ray Lampe, Justin McMillan, Ted Reader, Tim Recher and Grady Spears. Each night of the "5 Days of Deliciousness", tastings of grilled delicacies will be served with wine pairings and North Carolina micro-brews. Limited seating.
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Weekend Roundup
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Top Art Pick:
DADA's First Friday Gallery Hop
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Friday, August 3, 2012, 7-10PM
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Downtown Arts District
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6th & Trade St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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FREE
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www.dadaws.org
The Downtown Arts District (DADA) First Friday Gallery Hop features artist receptions in most galleries, artist demonstrations, live music, dancing and kids craft area. This Gallery Hop will also host the Winston-Salem Journal's Slice of Summer Tomato Tasting. Area restaurants will also be serving samples of their best tomato-based dishes (while supplies last).
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Kristi Marion
Updated: July 10, 2015
Restaurants
A gluten-free (often abbreviated as “GF”) diet is not an easy one, especially when dining out. Thankfully, awareness and education is growing among chefs regarding gluten allergies and there are more dining options than ever before. Here in Winston-Salem there are chain restaurants that offer gluten-free…
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