Kristi Marion

Top Festival Pick: Salute! NC Wine Festival

• Saturday, June 1
• 12-6PM
• Fourth Street, between Spring and Marshall Streets
• Tickets: $20 advance/$25 the day of 

Project Pearl is a non-profit pet adoption advocate organization in Winston-Salem, NC, that partners with Forsyth County Animal Control to support animal adoptions. The organization began in 2011 when Melissa Ball and Fowler Ruffin were inspired by a shelter dog named Pearl. Pearl had been waiting to be adopted for a long time. Melissa and …

When seeking Winston-Salem restaurants, you can find examples of almost all the large chains, from steakhouses to international fare to fast-food burger and fries. But if you are willing to get away from the city’s main retail areas, you can find a good range of food choices at moderate prices. There is plenty of traditional American fare from dirt-cheap to surprisingly expensive; southern and comfort food restaurants from cafeteria style to white-table cloth establishments; and a heavy dose of diners. Farm-to-table restaurants that buy local fresh produce from area farms (many organic) are on the rise.

Top Sweet Pick: Free Ice Cream Day at Dewey's Bakery

• Sunday, May 26
• 2:30-4:30PM
• Dewey's Bakery
• 262 S. Stratford Rd.
• FREE

Get a free cup or cone of ice cream to celebrate Blue Ridge Ice Cream's 25th anniversary. Get special deals and coupons. Live music by Martha Bassett from 2:30-4:30PM…

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

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…

Help 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 related to the film. Award-Winning Young Filmmaker Cagney’s short films have played in festivals around the country. His most …

We 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 photos for the MyWinston-Salem.com Spring into Summer Photo Contest for a chance to win a Dewey’s Cake & Ice Cream Party! …

Latest from MyWinston-Salem.com:Winston-Salem Celebrates 100 Year Centennial Weekend Roundup: May 9-12, 2013 Centennial Opening ceremonies Thursday, May 9 5:30-7:45PM City Hall 101 N. Main St. FREE Read more Centennial info here A historic marker will be unveiled followed by a reenactment of the ceremonial handshake between the cities of Winston and Salem 100 years ago. …

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! There are several activities planned for the …

Top Charity Pick:Birdfest Weekend