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Historic landmark ➡️ event venue

Historic landmark turns into an upscale wedding venue
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.
You can “book” the venue online. | Photo by Morgan Long, shoot via Katharine Mann Events (dress from Bellissima + hair and makeup by The Beauty tribe)
One historic home located in downtown Winston-Salem will now be a space for newlyweds to say their “I do’s.”

The Crest will give couples a unique experience full of Winston-Salem pride. The historic landmark is located on Cherry Street, overlooking the Green Street pedestrian bridge and some of the Twin City’s most iconic buildings, including the Winston Tower. The Crest House — originally named Rogers House — was built circa 1885 and named after a prominent businessman in the Twin City, James Mitchell Rogers. Rogers owned a hardware company and served as the first president for the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce.

The Crest’s Executive Director Austin Hayes said they are partnering with local and regional wedding vendors to give guests and wedding parties special offerings. To support local artists, art pieces from online gallery Shop Artfolio will be hung on the wall of the venue and available for purchase. Hayes said every detail added to the venue is intentional.

“We didn’t want it to just be a generic background,” Hayes said. “We wanted something that has meaning and connection to the city.”

Rendering showing a wide, white home with multiple doors and floor-to-ceiling windows

The Carriage House, an outdoor space at the venue, is set to open in the coming months.

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Rendering via The Crest House

The Victorian architecture, with hints of Gothic Revival and Queen Anne styles from the 1800s, is still prevalent in each corner of the building. The man cave features shelved books dedicated to Forsyth County and North Carolina. The second floor is dedicated solely to the bridal party, featuring large windows that give a view of the city and tall ceilings with accents of gold.

The venue has parking for ~40 cars and accommodates up to 150 people. Hayes said they are working on partnering with the city to provide shuttles for wedding guests.

The Crest also features additional outdoor spaces, including The Carriage House, which is set to open in the coming months.

Stay tuned — this venue is expected to open in February.
 
Events
Monday, Jan. 15
  • MLK Basketball Day Camp | Monday, Jan. 15 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | CP3 Basketball Academy, 1901 Mooney St., Winston-Salem | $75 | All athletes in 3rd through 8th grade can practice ball handling skills and learn shooting techniques.
  • The Life and the Legacy | Monday, Jan. 15 | 4-5 p.m. | Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, 3543 Robinhood Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through song and spoken word — reserve a spot online.
  • Siren Series Jazz | Monday, Jan. 15 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Footnote Coffee & Cocktails, 634 W. 4th St., Ste. 120, Winston-Salem | Free entry | Start your week off with a cocktail and jazz music from musicians Karon Click and Diana Tuffin.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
  • Pasta 101: Cavatelli | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 5-7 p.m. | Beta Verde, 3733 Milhaven Rd., Winston-Salem | $77 | Join chef Christopher Brown to learn the secrets to making cavatelli pasta with the perfect texture and taste.
  • Synergy Referral Group | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 8-9 a.m. | Sparq, 486 N. Patterson Ave, 2nd Floor, Winston-Salem | Free | Build relationships, generate referrals and leads, and find support for business development and growth — non-members are encouraged to register.
Events calendar here
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Sports

Wake Forest baseball season tickets now on sale
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Coach Tom Walter and the Deacs welcome Fordham, Illinois, and Akron for opening weekend. | Photo provided by Wake Athletics
Swing batter, batter: Coming off the first 50-win season in program history, head coach Tom Walter + the Wake Forest baseball team will return to David F. Couch Ballpark for opening weekend on Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 18.

The 2024 slate features 34 chances to catch the Demon Deacons in action at The Couch, and 40 of 54 games will be played inside NC state lines.

Claim your spot at David F. Couch Ballpark for what is shaping up to be another exciting season on the diamond. Call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 to secure your spot (starting at $150 for general admission; $175 for reserved chairback seating).
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News Notes
Weather
  • Our first snowflakes of the season are possible today. Scattered, light snow showers are possible in the afternoon and evening, but little to no accumulation is expected. (FOX8 WGHP)
Civic
  • Forsyth County Board of Elections will start mailing absentee ballots to those who have requested them Friday, Jan. 19. Voters have until Tuesday, Feb. 27 to request one, which is one week before Primary Election Day. Ballots must be returned by 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5.
Today Is
Health
  • Cone Health Urgent Care at Burke Mill Village will begin seeing patients today, Jan. 15. The facility at 3370 Frontis St. is the Greensboro-based health care system’s first expansion into Winston-Salem. (Triad Business Journal)
Edu
  • The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education voted to start the 2024-25 school year on Aug. 12, with the final school day on May 20. The decision, which was the most popular choice among families and staff on a recent survey, means summer break will be two weeks shorter. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Open
  • Winston-Salem restaurant Mr. Barbecue is open once again. The space closed for two months after a car crashed into the front of the building in November. (WFMY News 2)
Outdoors
  • Load up the car for a day in nature. Today is the first of six dates in 2024 when you can explore national parks for free. You can make it to the Blue Ridge Parkway from downtown Winston-Salem in ~1.5 hours.
Eat
  • Experience a five-course menu inspired by different Italian cities at The Remedy Cafe and Bar on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. will have suggested wines and other beverages for sale — tickets are $99.
Community
  • Submissions for our 2023 WStoday Picture of the Year contest close Wednesday, Jan. 17. Submit a local photo that you took in 2023 + we’ll give you a discount code to shop at our online marketplace, Six & Main. Plus, the contest winner will receive a $25 Six & Main gift card.
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