Culture

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Culture
Older adults share their perspectives in photography exhibit
“A Photographic Journey of Winston-Salem as Told Through the Eyes of Her Elders” celebrates the stories and viewpoints of 10 photography students.
April 23, 2024 02:25 PM
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Cambridge Wrege
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Road trip: Spoleto Festival USA is back May 22-June 9 in downtown Charleston
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Culture
19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood
April 16, 2024
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Staff
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Culture
Read the winning poems from our 2024 poetry contest
Check out the poems below, including the contest winners our readers voted for.
April 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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There’s still time to grab tickets to see Trevor Noah
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Culture
Mural that welcomes visitors to the Generations Center showcases community effort
The artist behind the outdoor installation explains how it was completed.
April 9, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Culture
Nominate an older adult for a 7 over Seventy award
The annual event seeks to honor Forsyth County residents who continue to make a positive impact on the community.
April 3, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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There’s a lot blooming at Reynolda Gardens
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Add to cal: Face to Face Speaker Forum featuring Trevor Noah
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Culture
How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special WStoday contest.
March 14, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
One-of-a-kind exhibition will elevate the work of women in chairmaking
“Seating Assignment: Women in Contemporary Chairmaking and Craft Education” will feature designs from 15 female artists.
March 8, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Add to cal: Reynolda’s spring exhibition, “Seen & Unseen”
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City
Keep learning at Forsyth County Public Libraries
Find out why you should visit your local branch.
February 23, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Events
Reserve your seat at Winston-Salem Symphony’s 2024 Concert for Community
The free event is a collaboration between youth musicians and professional orchestra members.
February 23, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Business
ART CRUSH street festival had economic impact of more than $17,000 in 2023
The Arts District of Winston-Salem highlighted other numbers in its annual report.
February 19, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Events
See the world premiere of “Oscar Wilde About America”
The Indie documentary’s production is closely connected to Winston-Salem and features local people and places.
February 15, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Arts
Portrait honoring Winston-Salem resident Te’Ore Terry moved to Benton Convention Center
The artwork was moved after the downtown CVS store, where Terry worked until his death, closed on Jan. 30.
February 15, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Culture
How the sit-in movement spread and grew in Winston-Salem
Nonviolent protests at a lunch counter that started with one man grew to include nearly two dozen students. Their actions created change in the Twin City.
February 7, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Events
10 unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Winston-Salem
Here are festive events that welcome love of all kinds.
February 5, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 25, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Events
Events in Winston-Salem to look forward to in 2024
These events will excite locals and draw people to the Twin City.
January 24, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Elena G: The photo of the Quarry captures the crisp colors of the entourage with the full skyline in the background.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Exhibition tells stories of historic Happy Hill neighborhood
Works from the Happy Hill Neighborhood Association Art Anthology Exhibition were curated to archive history and rebuild the community.
January 22, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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City
How to support the 2024 Piedmont Earth Day Fair
This annual event will host 8,000+ people from across the state and beyond.
January 19, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Events
Your guide to the 2024 Carolina Weddings Show
Say ‘yes’ to the dress and many more wedding essentials to help plan your perfect day.
January 19, 2024
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Kellina Wanteu
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Culture
West Salem Art Hotel surrounds guests with unique creations
You can eat, sleep, and breathe around art at this unique place to stay in the West Salem neighborhood.
January 18, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Culture
Walking trends in Winston-Salem
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Winston-Salem compares.
January 17, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Our readers found the most romantic places.
January 16, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Events
Interactive printmaking event returns to Sawtooth School for Visual Arts
The next “Good Impressions: Readings from the Press Bed” will celebrate works recently added to the public domain.
January 16, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
A man in a black jacket and bow tie next to a woman in a white wedding dress standing in front of a bookshelf full of books.
Culture
Historic landmark turns into an upscale wedding venue
The Crest will be a one-stop shop for those looking to tie the knot at a unique wedding venue.
January 12, 2024
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Kellina Wanteu
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Culture
Find films and community connection at a/perture cinema
The theater nonprofit educates, entertains, and encourages moviegoers.
January 12, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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