Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Weekend Roundup
MyWinston-Salem.com's Weekend Roundup – May 11-13, 2012
Here is our roundup of some of the great events happening round Winston-Salem, NC this weekend, May 11-13, 2012.
Comedy Potluck

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Saturday, May 12, 10-11:30pm
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Tom Simmons, winner of the 2009 San Francisco Comedy Festival. Hosted by J.J. Johnson, featuring Alex Stone with special guest Biggie from ROCK 92's 2 Guys Names Chris
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$12
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Community Arts Cafe
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www.tomsimmonscomedy.com
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Kristi Marion
Updated: April 9, 2018
Food
Perhaps it’s the Food Network show The Great Food Truck Race, paired with childhood memories of the sound of the ice cream truck, that has spurred the growing interest in food trucks nationwide. Whatever the reason, I’m thrilled the trend is growing here in Winston-Salem. Here is a list of our favorite food trucks rolling around town!
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Weekend Roundup
Introducing MyWinston-Salem.com's Weekend Roundup
This is the first of what will be a weekly newsletter that will provide some of the best of the best things to do in Winston-Salem in the coming weekend. Look for the newsletter in your e-mailbox every Thursday, share with friends and get busy planning a wonderful weekend. Go ahead, have some fun!
Weekend Roundup – May 4-6, 2012
Here is our roundup of some of the great events happening round Winston-Salem, NC this weekend, May 4-6, 2012…
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Events
Ready, set, grab your camera and head to one of 13 participating Forsyth County locations (listed below ) to have fun! Photograph yourself and/or significant others having FUN at these local attractions and post the photos to the attraction’s respective Facebook page (linked in list below) now through May 13, 2012 for a chance to …
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Resources
As a mom, I can attest that yes, we love flowers, chocolates and handprint art by the little ones. But if you are looking for something unique and creative for Mom this Mother’s Day, Winston-Salem, NC, is full of unique options. It’s all about togetherness this Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11, 2014). The Family that Paints …
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Events
Rabies Vaccination Clinic hosted by Forsyth County Animal Control this Saturday, April 21st, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds Barn (Gate 9 on 27th St.). Bring your dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated for only $5. That’s a steal of a deal! Looking for a new furry friend? …
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Restaurants
New Farm-to-Table Dining Downtown The long-awaited Spring House Restaurant opened Thursday, April 12, 2012 to a sold out opening weekend, just in time for the RiverRun International Film Festival. Previously the estate home of wealthy industrialist, Agnew Hunter Bahnson in the 1920’s, on what was then known as “Millionaire’s Row”, this historic restaurant is located …
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Events
As mentioned in my earlier post, I attended the Opening Night Party for RiverRun International Film Festival Friday night, April 14, 2012. Lots of walking around, looking at faces, wondering who’s who and many of them were looking back at me, wondering the same thing. A dear staffer gave me the skinny on badge-reading: white …
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Events
I have my RiverRun tickets… and my press pass (okay, I’ve worn it under my shirt the past two days out of sheer excitement). The two-week long RiverRun International Film Festival is held annually here in Winston-Salem, NC, and kicks off tonight. RiverRun 2012 – What to Expect According to their press release, RiverRun “screens …
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013
Resources
Parents in Winston-Salem have a range of educational options for their children, including public schools, private schools, charter schools and even home schooling, which is legal in North Carolina. But with so many choices, it can be tough to decide which is best for a child’s individual needs. The decision isn’t always as simple as …
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