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Festival preview: 10 years of Gears and Guitars

10 years of racing, riding, and rock and roll at the Gears and Guitars festival

Cyclists challenge themselves on the Winston-Salem Classic course, which loops up and around Bailey Park. | Photo by Weldon Weaver.

Last year, 600 cyclists zoomed through the streets of downtown — and they’re expected to return in droves this weekend. Gears and Guitars is back August 4-6, celebrating 10 years in the Twin City. And it’s not just a cycling competition — the three-day event is also a chance to hear live music for free. Here’s a look at the line up:

Friday, August 4

Cycling: Streets of Fire drag race-style street sprints on 4th St. between Poplar St. and Trade St. | 7-9 p.m.
On the stage: Cracker + Nine Days | Performances start at 7 p.m. on Marshall St. adjacent to Winston Square Park

Saturday, August 5

Cycling: Fondo community rides and Winston-Salem Cycling Classic men’s and women’s races at Bailey Park | 6:30 a.m.-8:15 p.m.
On the stage: Clay Howard, Silver Alert, Soul Asylum + Dishwalla | Performances start at 6 p.m. in Bailey Park (bring a chair or blanket)

WStoday Gears and Guitars concert 2022 — In addition to live music, there will also be food trucks and a beer garden (21+) to enjoy.
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Photo by Winston-Salem Cycling.

Sunday, August 6

On the stage: Wafer Thin, The Hollirockets + Dead Drag Motion | The after-party will take place 12-4 p.m. at the Coalpit at Bailey Park

Registration for the races is required, but you don’t need a ticket for the concerts. Public parking for Friday is located in the lot at the corner of 5th St. and Spruce St. If you head to events on Saturday and Sunday, you can park at the the garage on 4th St. and Poplar St.

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D. Food and drink celebrations

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Events

Monday, July 31

Sensational Summer Sides | Monday, July 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Southern Home & Kitchen, 200 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem |$65+ | Join instructor Dianne McConnell for a seven-recipe course, including cold tomato soup and peach-blueberry cobbler.

Tuesday, Aug. 1

Public Art Commission Meeting | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 2 p.m. | 100 E 1st St. 3rd Floor, Winston-Salem | Free to attend
Liberty St. Urban Farmers Market | Tuesday, Aug. 1-Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 2-4 p.m. | 1551 N. Liberty St, Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Shop selections from local growers and artisans.
Winston-Salem Dash vs. Bowling Green | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem | $13+ | It’s O2 Fitness Tote Tuesday — the first 200 guests will receive a free clear tote bag.*

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Wyndham Championship | Wednesday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Sedgefield Country Club, 3201 Forsyth Dr., Greensboro | $50+ | With options including daily passes or a reserved cabana for the full weekend, this stop on the PGA tour marks the 84th year of NC’s oldest professional golf event.

Thursday, Aug. 3

Sunset Salutations: Free Community Yoga | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6-7 p.m. | Bailey Park, 575 N. Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Open to all levels, with additional dates in September and October.
Aliens (1986 film) | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Old Town Neighborhood Center, 4550 Shattalon Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Part of the City of Winston-Salem’s Old Town 80s horror summer movie series.

Friday, Aug. 4

NAACP Freedom Fund Gala | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Winston-Salem State University, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem | $50 | NAACP Winston-Salem Branch’s primary fundraising event helps raise money for scholarships.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Southeast Crab Feast | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Bolton Park, 1590 Bolton St. SW, Winston-Salem | $15+ | Enjoy all-you-can-eat blue crabs and live music in a family-friendly setting.
Music in the Vineyard: John E. Hall | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 2-4 p.m. | 385 Dr. Zimmerman Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Bring a picnic and a lawn chair to hear bluegrass, folk, pop, country, & classic rock tunes.

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News Notes

Now Open

Game on. The BUNKR, an esports and gaming center, opened Saturday, July 29 on the ground floor of Roar downtown. It has 32 gaming PCs with Xbox systems, five couch console stations, and will soon have Nintendo Switch. (Triad Business Journal)

Civic

Have you shared your vision for Winston-Salem’s future yet? The Forward 2045 Comprehensive Plan wants your input on housing, neighborhood facilities, economic development, amenities and entertainment, appearance, and land preservation. The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

Health

The Forsyth County Health Department will focus its next youth initiative on boys ages 9 to 13. Motivating Males on the Move, or M3, will give participants instruction on topics like communication, self-esteem and body image, and decision making. Parental consent is required and enrollment is now open.

Sports

The Wake Forest football team starts practice today. On Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m., the Demon Deacons will take on Elon for opening night at Allegacy Stadium

Number

$69 million. That’s how much an unidentified company wants to invest in its Forsyth County manufacturing plant. County Commissioners will consider up to $1.32 million in incentives during a public hearing on Thursday, Aug.10 at 2 p.m. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Featured

Biscuitville is the best fast food breakfast, according to USA Today’s 10Best list. The chain is headquartered in Greensboro and has four locations in Winston-Salem.

Eat

You deserve something delicious this weekend. Put this brunch star together Friday evening, let it sit overnight, then pop it in the oven Saturday morning for a sweet, rich, decadent start to your day.*

Did you know?

Sports

Sports betting apps are now legal in NC

Gov. Roy Cooper singing Senate Bill 347 into law.

Betting will begin next year. | Photo by @NC_Governor

Last month, Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347 — aka the Sports Wagering Bill — into law, making sports betting apps legal throughout North Carolina. This bill will allow online and mobile game day betting on the outcomes of pro, college, electronic, and amateur sports, as well as pari-mutuel betting on horse racing.

But not so fast — NC bettors must wait until January 2024 at the earliest to place wagers online. The bill’s regulations and licensing structures must be approved by the NC State Lottery Commission by January 8, 2024, and the commission also has until June 14, 2024 to allow sportsbook operators to start their business.

Operators will pay an 18% tax on revenue to the state, with a portion of the money being used by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for problem gambling treatment. Additional funds will support youth sports programs.

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