Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013 News
Approximately 800 acres of Pilot Mountain State Park have been burned so far in what was originally a controlled, or “prescribed” burn that began Thursday morning. The prescribed burn was intended to burn only 180 acres. Embers from the fire “jumped the line” and quickly grew out of control. First photo taken Saturday, November 10, …
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup
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Top Art Pick:
Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair
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Saturday, November 17th, 10AM-6PM
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Sunday, November 18th, Noon-5PM
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Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem
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Tickets: Adults $7; students/seniors $6; Weekend Pass $11, kids 12 & under FREE
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www.piedmontcraftsmen.org
Part of the Six Days in November arts festival, nearly 100 quality craftsmen working in clay, fibers, glass, leather, photography, printmaking, mixed media and wood come together at the Benton Convention Center to sell their one-of-a-kind creations and some will be demonstrating their techniques.
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup
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Top Outdoor Pick:
Tanglewood Festival Of Lights
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Now through the New Year
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6-11PM
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Tanglewood Park
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4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC
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Admission: Weekends $15/vehicle; Weekdays $10/vehicle (cash only)
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www.TanglewoodPark.org
Ride in the comfort of your own vehicle, or join a hay ride or carriage ride to view over a million lights in shapes and scenes of the season. Visit the holiday village and craft store and see Santa! |
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup
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Top Family Fun Pick:
Public Ice Skating
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Now through January 31, 2013
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Skate times vary, see schedule
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Joel Coliseum Annex
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Admission: $6, skate rental $3
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www.ljvm.com
Public ice skating is back at the LJVM Coliseum Annex. Skate times vary daily. Call (336) 727-2978 for information about public skating times and lessons. Special events include Friday Night Ice Jams. Group discount rates are available. Note: There is also a spectator fee of $1.
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup
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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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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup
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Top Theatre Pick:
UNCSA's The Nutcracker
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Saturday, December 8, 2PM & 7:30PM
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Sunday, December 9, 2PM
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UNCSA's Stevens Center
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405 W. Fourth St
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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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Sadie Cornelius
Updated: September 23, 2013 Resources
Our picturesque city of Winston-Salem is certainly share-worthy! While you shop, eat and celebrate locally this holiday season, share your favorite Winston-Salem holiday photos, traditions and local spots on Instagram with the hashtag #MyWS.
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup
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Krankies Craft Fair
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Friday, December 14, 5-10PM
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Saturday, December 15, 9AM-3PM
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Krankies Coffee
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211 E. Third St., Winston-Salem
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Admission: FREE
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www.krankiescoffee.com
Buy locally handcrafted art, knitted accessories, soaps, ornaments, fresh produce, pottery and so much more just in time for Christmas! |
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup
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Top Outdoor Pick:
Pop-Up Cobblestone Farmers Market
It's off-season for the Farmers Market at Old Salem, but you can still get your locally grown vegetables, produce and more from more than 14 certified farmers who also sell at the Cobblestone Farmers Market. Visit the winter pop-up farmers market in the parking lot of the Hanesbrands Theatre.
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Kristi Marion
Updated: September 23, 2013 Weekend Roundup
Top Easter Service Pick: Easter Sunrise Moravian Church Service
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Easter Sunrise Service of the Moravian Church
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Sunday, March 31
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~6:30AM (at sunrise)
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Home Moravian Church
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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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