The Moravian Candle Tea at Old Salem has been a Winston-Salem Christmas tradition since 1929. Guests experience the sights, sounds, smells, and even the tastes of early Moravian Christmas traditions…
Moravian Candle Tea at Old Salem
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UNC School of the Arts “The Nutcracker”
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) production of The Nutcracker is an eagerly anticipated Winston-Salem holiday tradition. Now in its 49th year, this professional-caliber production of Tchaikovsky’s world-famous The Nutcracker ballet draws around 10,000 people annually to the streets of downtown and to UNCSA’s Stevens Center…
Fall Foliage In North Carolina
North Carolina offers stunning fall foliage and color from the first weeks of October through early November. The annual show of vibrant reds, orange and gold begins in the higher elevations, such as Mount Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain, and works its way down the mountains, to the foothills and then the Piedmont. Read our forecast for 2015 fall color and when you should visit different spots to see the best fall color show…
RiverRun Film Festival: Insider Tips
As the City of Arts & Innovation, Winston-Salem is the proud home of the RiverRun International Film Festival, an 11-day event that shines as one of the premier film festivals in the southeastern United States. The annual RiverRun Film Fest is held every April…
Dixie Classic Fair
Fall is in the air, and so are fireworks and the smell of funnel cakes at the Dixie Classic Fair. Get your fill of rides, exhibits, animals and fair food September 29 – October 7, 2018. The Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem, NC is the second largest agricultural fair in the state…
ATP Tennis Returns to Winston-Salem
2018 marks the eighth year for the internationally known ATP tennis tournament, The Winston-Salem Open! This year it will be August 18-25, 2018, at the recently renovated grounds of Wake Forest University’s tennis facility. Ticket sales start on June 4, 2018…
Kids Summer Movies: 2018 Schedule
It’s summer! And although that means more time outdoors and at the pool, the Kids’ Summer Movie series at local cinemas is great for rainy days and days you just need an affordable break from the heat all the activity. Find below a listing of participating Winston-Salem cinemas with prices, show times and movies playing with ratings…
Moms Demand Action Hosts “Wear Orange” Gun Violence Awareness Events
The Winston-Salem chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is hosting a series of events to recognize gun violence awareness for National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend…
UNCSA The Nutcracker Review
The UNC School of the Arts “The Nutcracker” is a Winston-Salem Christmas tradition for many Winston-Salem families, ours included. The dazzling production offers exquisite artistry in dancing, elaborate costumes, set design and Tchaikovsky’s rich musical score and is a joy for all ages. Beyond the fantastic ballet performances and magical music, the production includes falling snow, rolling fog, and a magical light show of a Christmas tree that grows enormous right before your eyes. Read our review of this year’s production…
Merlefest
Merlefest is an annual four-day traditional and contemporary roots music festival featuring bluegrass, folk and Appalachian roots music from across the country. Happening in late-April ever year, the festival takes place on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina…