Today’s Forecast

48º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:27 a.m. | Sunset: 5:37 p.m.

📸 Focus on the finalists

See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest

WStoday_Cityscape from Quarry at Grant Park_Sarah H.

“Cityscape from Quarry at Grant Park” | Photo by Sarah H.

Who knew there were so many talented photographers in Winston-Salem? You all submitted 99 photos for our 2023 Picture of the Year contest and — we must admit — narrowing it down to just seven finalists was tough.

See the finalists below and then vote for your favorite. Voting closes Sunday, Jan. 28 — so be sure to vote for the photo you think should be crowned the winner.

Finalist #1: “Cityscape from Quarry at Grant Park” (above)

Talk about a view. We love the perspective that captures two iconic images of the city in one unique photo.

Person walking away from the camera carrying an orange umbrella along a concrete path. Lights are strung between a building with windows on the left and a walkway on the right. — “After the Rain, the Stars Come Out”
|
Photo submitted by Ron P.

Finalist #2: “After the Rain, the Stars Come Out”

Who is behind that orange umbrella? We might never know, but we could gaze at this illuminated walk behind Bailey South and wonder for hours.

Perspective from inside a building with plants and jars sitting on a table. Outside the window are bare trees and a brick building and church with a turquoise steeple against dark blue skies. — “Home in the Window”
|
Photo submitted by Larry D.

Finalist #3: “Home in the Window”

We have the feeling of looking from the past into the present because the images outside this window in Old Salem are so crisp and familiar.

See all the finalists

Asked

Which photo do you think is worthy of being named WStoday’s 2023 Picture of the Year?

Cast your vote

Events

Tuesday, Jan. 23

“A Case for Love” | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | AMC Hanes 12, 1501 Hanes Mall Blvd., Winston-Salem | $12.50 | See the documentary that examines whether love can solve world problems during its one-day showing.
Comenius Music Academy: Music Theory Level I | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 1-2 p.m. | Moravian Music Foundation, Archie K. Davis Center , 457 S. Church St., Winston-Salem | Free | Begin this 10-week course designed to grow your music knowledge — designed for those who can read music.
Moms Morning Mingle | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 9:30 a.m. | Kyle’s Coffee, 126A S. Main St., Kernersville | First drink free | Enjoy a free drink, relax, unwind, and connect with other local mothers while the little ones play.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Community Day | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Flywheel Coworking, 500 W. 5th St., Ste. 800, Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Explore the coworking space and get to know other professionals.

Thursday, Jan. 25

Blooming Pages: A Gardening Book Club | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Paddison Memorial Library, 248 Harmon Ln., Kernersville | Free, RSVP | Join a discussion about “The Kew Gardens Girls” by Posy Lovell and get related gardening information from horticulture agent Leslie Rose.

Friday, Jan. 26

Old School Fitness Party | Friday, Jan. 26 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Village Inn, 6205 Ramada Dr., Clemmons | $15-$20 | Pull out your retro workout gear, bring a friend, and get ready to groove to music from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s.

Events calendar here

Click here to have your event featured.

News Notes

Biz

Winston-Salem based Salem One Inc. has acquired iTek Graphics. The acquired company will continue to operate in Concord as a division of the packaging, print, and direct marketing company headquartered on Shattalon Drive. (Triad Business Journal)

Arts

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County appointed Howard Upchurch as Interim President and CEO. He will replace current President and CEO Chase Law, whose last day with the organization is Friday, Feb. 16.

Traffic

NCDOT plans to close a section of Silas Creek Parkway near the intersection of Peters Creek Parkway in 2027 to replace aging bridges between Salisbury Ridge Road and Lockland Avenue. The project is expected to take one year and cost ~$19 million. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Closing

L’Avenue Boutique will close at the end of February. Customers can still shop in the South Broad Street storefront on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and online.

Eat

Grab tickets to Earl’s February Cocktail Dinner on Monday, Feb. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The menu features a four-course meal and cocktail pairings for $81 per person.

Talk

Science writer David Quammen will discuss the relationship between landscapes, biodiversity, and public health at “Tracing Threads” on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The free keynote lecture will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall at Wake Forest University — register to reserve your seat.

Try This

Learn to line dance on Friday, Jan. 26 at Midway Music Hall and Event Center (1141 Old US Hwy. 52). The free event will start at 7 p.m. with a beginner line dancing class, followed by open dancing 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendar for Moji Coffee’s second annual Spring Jam on Saturday, April 6. The afternoon event featuring live music in The Coalpit (486 N. Patterson Ave.) will raise money for job training and advocacy for people with disabilities.

Regional

Pilot Mountain State Park will close the Bean Shoals Access to the Yadkin River on Feb. 5 for improvements + a stream restoration project. Surry County and a state grant will fund the project, which is expected to last through the end of 2024. (WFMY News 2)

Eat

Cozy and cold winter mornings call for something sweet for breakfast. Whip up this maple french toast bake or these banana oat pancakes and thank us later.*

Arts

Memories on canvas

Exhibition tells stories of historic Happy Hill neighborhood

Splitscreen of artists each holding artwork on canvas outdoors. On the left, a person holds a painting of a green forest with a house. on the right, a person hold a vibrant painting of people farming with mountains in the background.

Artists Amy Binns (left) and Jerry Hanes (right) hold original pieces that are included in the exhibition. | Photos courtesy of Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

You can see efforts to preserve and reclaim the history of one of the oldest African American communities in NC in a new exhibition. The Happy Hill Neighborhood Association Art Anthology is on view in the Main Gallery at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts.

Happy Hill is located less than a mile from Old Salem. Much of the vibrant neighborhood was demolished or removed over time. Today, efforts are in place to rebuild + revitalize the community.

Local artist and Happy Hill resident Kayyum Allah served as curator for the exhibition. He founded the Association’s Art Anthology in 1999 to archive visual interpretations of the neighborhood. This exhibit is the first collaboration on display.

Works from Allah, Jerry Hanes, Don Sawyer, Gilbert Young, Amy Binns, Phebe Pankey, Brianna Hariston, Mikaila Muhammad, and Gerald Hayden are included in the exhibit. An artist reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public through Sunday, Feb. 18.

Share WStoday

Share the good news. Get rewarded.

Have someone who needs to stay in the know? Get amazing rewards for every new subscriber you bring by sharing your unique referral link (below).

Facebook

Twitter

{{profile.vars.rh_totref_28}} friends are looped into all things local because of you.

See your reward status here

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Cambridge

From the editor

I’m really looking forward to a break from the winter temperatures later this week. Even if rain means I won’t be able to get out and enjoy milder weather, it will be nice to trade my winter coat for a rain jacket for a few days.

Missed our previous newsletter?

›

Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback

›

Advertise

›

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY