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New homes on parade

Find design inspiration at the Fall Parade of Homes

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The 2023 Association House is located at 3826 Pinewood Lake Dr. | Rendering courtesy of Trent Adams Properties, LLC and Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem

Take browsing for your dream home to the next level. The 61st Fall Parade of Homes is happening the weekends of Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 21-22. The event allows the public to tour properties that have recently been built in Winston-Salem — as well as in Clemmons, Lewisville, Lexington, and Kernersville.

The event is hosted by the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem. Gisela Lopez, the organization’s executive vice president, says it offers potential buyers and homeowners an opportunity to connect with builders and vendors who are members of the nonprofit trade association.

“It’s a great way for consumers to meet builders in a low-key atmosphere to see if the builder can accommodate their plans in a particular neighborhood,” Lopez told WStoday.

What you’ll see

You can go inside 21 homes and see everything from a chef’s kitchen to expansive outdoor living spaces. While features and prices vary, you might notice some similarities. Lopez says in particular, the primary suite is on the first floor of many of the homes. You’ll also see the latest trends in countertops, appliances, and hardware finishes.

“Whether they are a first-time buyer, looking for something to accommodate a growing family, or dreaming of the perfect retirement home — it’s all here,” Lopez said.

Brown-home-with-landscaping-rendering — Bedrooms are on the second level of this home on Horace Mann Avenue.
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Rendering courtesy of Ricci Builders & Management and Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem

Also featured are six houses currently under construction, seven occupied homes, and two residential developments. Tours are not offered for those properties so you’ll need to drive by to check them out.

How to attend

The event is free and open to the public — no ticket or registration is required. Houses will be open for tours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. all four days. Use this guide to see all the listings so you can map out the homes you don’t want to miss.

Events

Friday, Oct. 13

Grecian Dinner | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Southern Home & Kitchen, 200 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem | $65 | Experience Greek cuisine with an array of traditional dishes with instructor George Stilphen — registration required.
Reign Supreme Art Battle | Friday, Oct. 13 | 7-10 p.m. | 102 W. 3rd St., Winston-Salem | $15-$25 | Watch artists compete on different mediums during three different rounds where the audience chooses the winner.
Theatre Alliance Presents: Halloween the Musical | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | $10 | Observe Friday the 13th by watching the unauthorized musical parody of the 1978 John Carpenter film — contains adult language and humor.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | Saturday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | a/perture cinema, 311 West 4th St., Winston-Salem | $13-$20 | Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience — Taylor Swift Eras attire + friendship bracelets are encouraged.
Author Visit | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 2-3 p.m. | Book Ferret, 3354 Robinhood Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Local author Dale Pollock will talk about his crime mystery “Chopped: A Novel” based on his family history.
Queer Fear Film Festival | Friday, Oct. 13-Saturday, Oct. 14 | 8-11:30 p.m. | a/perture Cinema, 311 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | $12-$30 | See 28 new horror and dark genre films from five countries that highlight queer creators and stories.

Sunday, Oct. 15

Book Launch Celebration | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 2-4 p.m. | Bookmarks, 634 W, 4th St., #110, Winston-Salem | Free | Celebrate the launch of poet Terri Kirby Erickson’s seventh collection “Night Talks: New and Selected Poems.”
Organist Christopher Jacobson in Recital: Year after Year | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 3-5 p.m. | University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem | Grammy-nominated organist Christopher Jacobson will perform a recital of well-known pieces by Georg Böhm, J.S. Bach, and others.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County CROP Hunger Walk | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 2-4 p.m. | Corpening Plaza, 231 W. 1st St., Winston-Salem | Free | Walk to support hunger relief efforts locally and disaster relief emergency aid to 63 other countries.

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News Notes

Eat

The Winston-Salem Food Truck Festival returns to 9th Street this Sunday, Oct. 15. The event — featuring 25 food trucks from across the state — starts at 1 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. You can also enjoy live music and beer + wine will also be available.

Festival

UNC School of the Arts’ School of Music will expand its UNCSA Chamber Music Festival from two concerts to three this fall. Performances on Saturday, Oct. 14, Tuesday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 21 will begin at 7:30 p.m. inside Watson Hall on campus at 1533 S. Main St. Tickets are $20.

Arts

Betti Pettinatti-Longinotti’s “Celebrating Women Artists” is now on display at the Artworks Gallery at 564 N. Trade St. The paintings on glass showcase 145 portraits of female artists completed over the last 12 years. The exhibit is free and open to the public until Sunday, Oct. 29.

Cause

Sunday, Oct. 15 is the deadline to apply for Camino Bakery’s $500 Innovation Grant. Applicants who create an educational or community-oriented project with a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focus are eligible. The recipient will be announced in late November.

Traffic

Winston-Salem Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit is considering a speed check assessment at the intersection of Hawthorne Road and Ebert Road in the Ardmore neighborhood. Residents have started a petition to install a stop light after five crashes in the area so far this year. (FOX8 WGHP)

Plan Ahead

The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The public is invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, get updates on downtown projects, and see the presentation of Downtown Excellence Awards. The event is free and no registration is needed.

Seasonal

This is the last call for submissions in our WStoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Decorate your pumpkin, take a picture, and submit it by this Sunday, Oct. 15 for a chance to win the inaugural WStoday best jack-o’-lantern award. Make a submission.

Winstonian

And the best neighbor award goes to… you, for directly supporting WStoday with the gift of your membership. Not only will you join our super cool membership club (and get perks including birthday shoutouts), but you’ll keep this newsletter free for the entire neighborhood. Way to go, neighbor.

Wellness

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Asked

When are you trick-or-treating this year?

When are you trick or treating this year in Winston-Salem?

Leaving candy on the front porch is an alternative to answering the door. | Photo by WStoday

Because Halloween falls on Tuesday, Oct. 31 this year, knowing when to take your kids trick-or-treating can be tricky. Well, you’re in for a treat because we’re going to get to the bottom of the spooky schedule by asking you.

When do you plan to trick-or-treat this year?

Friday, Oct. 27
Saturday, Oct. 28
Sunday, Oct. 29
On Halloween — Tuesday., Oct. 31

We also want to know what time you think is best to trick-or-treat. Take this survey and we’ll share the results so you’ll know when to suit + sugar up around town with your family.

Answered

This week we asked “where do you plan to watch the annular eclipse?” and here’s what you said:

An annular eclipse. — The annular eclipse will be visible in Winston-Salem on Saturday, Oct. 14.
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Photo via NASA/Bill Dunford

I’ll be watching it from home — 66%
I’ll be with my neighbors at an event in public — 20%
I’ll be watching the livestream — 7%
What annular eclipse? — 7%

Get your eclipse glasses ready, the annular solar eclipse is happening tomorrow (Oct. 14).

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