My Winston-Salem Weekend Roundup for September 20-23, 2012

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Top Picks for What to Do in Winston-Salem Weekend of September 20-23, 2012

	Top Theatre Pick: Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public Thursday – Saturday, September 20-22 at 8PM Sunday, September 23 at 2PM Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance 1047 W. Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem Tickets: $16/$14 www.wstheatrealliance.org This sequel to the Theatre Alliance's popular performance of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas makes a hilarious exploration of sex and government as bedfellows.
	Top Music Pick: Rock the Block Remix Saturday, September 22, 2012 11AM-7PM Downtown Winston-Salem FREE www.rocktheblockws.com Join Winston-Salem's biggest street party – 4 stages with an improved layout! Food, crafts and music including Teen Battle of the Bands, bluegrass, blues, rock, reggae, and African drumming.
	"Deathtrap" September 20-23, 2012 Thursday-Saturday at 8PM Sunday at 2PM Twin City Stage 610 Coliseum Dr., Winston-Salem, NC Tickets: $18/$22 www.twincitystage.org One of Broadway's greatest hits, this play, written by Ira Levine and directed by Joe Nierle, is both a comedy and thriller rolled into one. It depicts a struggling playwright and his alcoholic wife as they plot to steal the ideas of a former student.
	Top Cinema Pick: "Looking for Lincoln" Screening Saturday, September 22, 2012 10AM & 11AM St. Philips African Moravian Church Old Salem Admission included with purchase of "All-in-One" ticket or a "Two-Stop" ticket. Free for Friends of Old Salem. www.oldsalem.com In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln, Old Salem is showing a 20-minute excerpt from the PBS documentary "Looking for Lincoln" at their St. Philips African Moravian Church.
	Top Festival Pick: Carolina Oktoberfest Saturday, September 22, 2012 12-6PM Tanglewood Park 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC Admission: $12-$30 www.carolinaoktoberfest.com Taste craft beers from over 20 breweries including North Carolina's own Foothills Brewing, Highland Brewing, Natty Greene's Brewing, Lonerider Brewing and others. Enjoy live music throughout the day by The Plaids, The Dirt Road Travelers and champion banjo player Ray Edwards & Hard Mountain. The event also features food and craft vendors galore.
	Top Outdoor Pick: Cycling Sunday 2012 Sunday, September 23, 2012 3-6PM Downtown Winston-Salem FREE www.cityofws.org The streets of downtown will be closed for car-free cycling, scootering, tricycling, skateboarding and rollerskating! Helmets are required.
	Winston-Salem Symphony: Virtuoso Showpieces Friday & Saturday, September 21-22 at 7:30PM Sunday, September 23 at 3PM Stevens Center 405 Fourth St., Winston-Salem Tickets: $15-$62 www.wssymphony.org Music Director, Robert Moody will conduct Beethoven, Leonore Overture No. 3; Sibelius, Violin Concerto; Copland, Symphony No. 3. Featuring guest artist Jennifer Koh on the violin. Note: Friday & Sunday are traditional classic concerts, while Saturday is a "Kicked Back" concert. Brews with Bob & the Symphony musicians immediately follows the Saturday concert.
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About The Author: Kristi Marion

Kristi was born and raised just up the road in Mount Airy (a.k.a. Mayberry) and frequented Winston-Salem often growing up for school field trips, shopping, and dining. After attending Appalachian State University, and a brief stint living in Southern Virginia, Kristi returned to Winston-Salem, NC in 1999 and began her work in non-profit, public relations and writing. She and her family enjoy the convenience of living near downtown Winston-Salem. She enjoys the arts, photography and cooking. "I'm a small town girl at heart, but Winston-Salem isn't an overwhelming city. It is rich with friendly people, history, culture and has a vibrant art community and that is why I am proud to call this "My Winston-Salem!"

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