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From the Winston-Salem Open tennis tournament to the Farmers Markets around town, we’ve got you covered when it comes to Winston-Salem events.

My Winston-Salem Weekend Roundup for November 29-December 2, 2012

Kristi Marion Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup 0

Old Salem Candle Tea Moravian

Top Holiday Pick:
Candle Tea At Old Salem

Now in its 83rd year, the Candle Tea at Old Salem is a Winston-Salem Christmas tradition. Guides in period costume provide a tour of the Single Brothers House, where guests get to experience the traditional Moravian music, scenes and beeswax candle-making demonstration, as well as taste Moravian sugar cake and coffee. Proceeds benefit several charitable organizations.

 

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My Winston-Salem Weekend Roundup for December 6-9, 2012

Kristi Marion Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup 0

 

nutcracker ballet uncsa

Top Theatre Pick:
UNCSA's The Nutcracker

  • Saturday, December 8, 2PM & 7:30PM
  • Sunday, December 9, 2PM
  • UNCSA's Stevens Center
  • 405 W. Fourth St 
  • www.uncsa.edu

This enchanting classic ballet, The Nutcracker is a proud tradition of the UNCSA, and a Winston-Salem holiday tradition for many. The fantastic talent of the dancers, wearing exquisite costumes, set to live orchestra music is simply magical.  

 

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Weekend Roundup for February 28-March 3, 2013

Kristi Marion Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup 0

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Top Glamour Pick:
Star Power Thursdays

  • Thursday, February 28, 2013
  • 4:30-8PM
  • Reynolda House Museum of Art
  • $5; members & students free
  • www.reynoldahouse.org
Star Power Thursdays at the Museum include music, entertainment, refreshments and admission to see the exhibition Star Power: Edward Steichen's Glamour Photography. Dale Pollock, professor of cinema studies at UNCSA will discuss Billy Wilder's film, Sunset Boulevard, which embodies the enchantment of the silent film era. A cast from Twin City Stage will perform selected songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical of the same title. The fashion photography exhibit displayed with Reynolds family fashion from the era runs through May 19, 2013.

 

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Weekend Roundup For March 7-10, 2013

Kristi Marion Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup 0

Top Outdoor Pick:
The Chili Ride
By Winston-Salem Community Bike Ride
This 10-mile bicycle ride winds through Piedmont Triad Research Park and around Winston Lake and ends at a community meal and performance at Krankies Coffee. Vegetarian chili and cornbread will be provided courtesy of Whole Foods. Note: You must RSVP to eat.

 

 

 

 

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Weekend Roundup For March 14-16, 2013

Kristi Marion Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup 0

Barber of Seville Opera Winston SalemTop Opera Pick: Gioachino Rossini's Barber of Seville 

  • Friday, March 15th, 8PM
  • Sunday, March 17th, 2PM
  • 405 Stevens Center
  • W. Fourth Street
  • Tickets: $15-$80
Rossini's Barber of Seville was described by Giuseppe Verdi as "The greatest comic opera ever written. Note: The final showing will be Tuesday night with casual dress and free parking at the Cherry-Marshall St. parking deck and area restaurants will be offering dinner specials…

 

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Weekend Roundup For March 28-31, 2013

Kristi Marion Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup 0

Top Easter Service Pick: Easter Sunrise Moravian Church Service

  • Easter Sunrise Service of the Moravian Church
  • Sunday, March 31
  • ~6:30AM (at sunrise)
  • Home Moravian Church
  • Old Salem
Thousands gather outside Home Moravian Church in Salem Square for the largest Easter sunrise service in the country. An honored Winston-Salem tradition, this service has been held annually since 1772. After a brief message, worshippers follow the sound of the Church Bands of over 500 members to the cemetery (God's Acre). The service will be broadcast by WSJS, as it has been since 1930…

 

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My Winston-Salem Weekend Roundup for January 10-13, 2013

Kristi Marion Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup 1

 

silver linings playbook jennifer lawrence bradley cooper robert deniro aperture cinema film movie

Top Film Pick:
"Silver Linings Playbook"

  • Thursday, January 10 at 5:30 & 8:15PM
  • Friday, January 11 at 2:30, 5, 7:45 & 10:15PM
  • Saturday, January 12 at 12, 2:30, 5, 7:45 & 10:15PM
  • Sunday, January 13 at 12, 2:30 & 5PM
  • a/perture cinema
  • 311 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem
  • Tickets: $8.50; students & seniors $7; matinee (before 6PM) $6.50
  • www.aperturecinema.com
An Oscar Nominee for Best Picture, this film based on the book by Matthew Quick, stars Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro. It depicts the life of a man who has lost it all — his wife, his job, and finds himself living with his parents after a stint in a state institution as part of a plea bargain. As he works to put his life together, he makes friends with a beautiful young widow whose life has also fallen apart and they find their way back together.

 

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Weekend Roundup For April 11-14, 2013

Kristi Marion Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup 0

Top Festival Pick: RiverRun International Film Festival

  • RiverRun Film Festival 2013 Film GuideApril 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…

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My Winston-Salem Weekend Roundup for January 17-21, 2013

Kristi Marion Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup 0

 

festival stage jacks jokers casino night

Top Fun Night Out Pick: Jacks & Jokers Casino Night

  • Friday, January 18, 2013
  • 8PM-12AM
  • Millennium Center Speakeasy (lower level; enter at Liberty St.)
  • Tickets: In advance, $50 general admission; $75 VIP (first 50 only); at door $75/$125
  • www.jacksandjokers.info
Dress the part for this Jazz Age-style party presented by Festival Stage. Enjoy live music, play blackjack, craps, poker and roulette. Open wine/beer bar, hors d'oeuvres and gaming chips are included with general admission; or upgrade to VIP status for a private room with an open cocktail bar. Prizes awarded to top winners, door prizes. Costumes strongly encouraged. Must be age 21 and up.

 

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