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Top Picks for What to Do in Winston-Salem
Weekend of July 13-15, 2012
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Top Cultural Pick:
Strong Sun Pow Wow
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Friday, July 13-Sunday, July 15
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Tanglewood Park Amphitheater, Clemmons, NC
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Admission: Kids under 4 Free; Kids 5 & up $4; Adults $7; Veterans & Seniors FREE; Concert at the Red Barn $10
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www.nearriverdwellers.com/strongsunpowwow2012
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This Native American Intertribal event will feature dancers in regalia, pow wow drums, Native American crafts, demonstrations and a birds of prey exhibit. There will be a special focus on children's activities on Friday. Sunday, July 15th at 6:30 pm there will be a concert at the Red Barn (admission $10) by John Sarantos, famous flute player, Appalachian music with Native American influences, storytellers and more. Gates open at 9:30 am Friday & Saturday and close at 8pm; open Sunday from noon to 5:30 pm.
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Top Family Pick:
Krispy Kreme 75th Birthday Weekend
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Friday, July 13, 7-10 pm: Krispy Kreme Block Party & Glaze the Nation Tour Stop at Trade Street & 6th Street
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Saturday, July 14, 9 am-noon: Family Fan Fest at Old Salem
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FREE with Hot Glazed Doughnuts at every event!
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www.facebook.com/events/352244824847521
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Come out and celebrate the Krispy Kreme doughnut in this fun-filled, family weekend of fun! At 10 am on Saturday, a permanent Krispy Kreme marker will be dedicated in Old Salem to commemorate the location of the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop.
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Top Charity Pick:
The Shalom Project: Big Chill IV
(& Ice Cream!)
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Sunday, July 15, 3-6 PM
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Grace Court Park, Fourth St., Winston-Salem, NC
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Adults $5, children $3
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www.theshalomprojectnc.org
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Touted as "Winston-Salem's biggest ice cream party", this event serves up homemade ice cream for a cause which clothes, feeds and tutors the needy in Winston-Salem. The event features local celebrities "sitting on ice", as well as live music by Big Ron Hunter, The Ken Rhodes Trio, and Wurlitzer Prize.
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Top Outdoor Pick:
Bethania Butterfly Expedition
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Saturday, July 14, 10 am
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Historic Bethania Visitor Center
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5393 Ham Horton Lane (corner of Bethania Rd & Main St, Bethania)
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www.piedmontland.org/news/events.php
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Dr. Ken Bridle will lead hikers through fields and along the creek in a search for native butterflies that frequent the area. Call 336-691-0088 for more info.
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Top Wine Pick:
Graylyn's Pour Du Jour Tour
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Sunday, July 15, 4:30-6:30 pm
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Graylyn Estate
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Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
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$20 per person
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Call for Reservations: 336-758-2425
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www.graylyn.com
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Enjoy a guided tour of the Graylyn Estate, two glass of Graylyn wine and a cheese and fruit reception.
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