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Remembering Winston-Salem’s legendary music festival Carolina Street Scene
The yearly event drew big name performers and thousands of spectators to the Twin City. Now 30 years after the festival ended, residents can celebrate its history while continuing to support the arts.
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Cambridge Wrege
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a/perture cinema to host new German film festival Sept. 20-22
Kino Im Nord Karolina Film Festival will showcase German-language cinema from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Immerse yourself in Brazilian music and culture this September
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Experience diverse musical genres during Music Carolina SummerFest
The summer music festival is celebrating its 16th year with more concerts.
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Celebrate Art Council’s 75th anniversary with year-long celebration
The first arts council in the US turns 75 today — get to know (and be a part of) the important work Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County has been doing for 75 years + see the lineup of year-long celebratory events.
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The story behind UNC School of the Arts’ unique mascot
What started as a joke has become a source of pride for the Fighting Pickles.
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Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of the Triad’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 31, 2024
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Face to Face: Limited single-event tickets on sale starting today
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Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Winston-Salem.
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