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Must-see art exhibitions in Winston-Salem

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Step into the world of art this season. | Photo by Imogen Cunningham via Reynolda House

It’s no surprise that Winston-Salem is the city of art and home to many talented artists. What better way to immerse yourself in the world of art and show off your knowledge next time you’re talking to friends and family?

We’ve rounded up these must-see art exhibitions on display and some coming soon.

“We built this exhibit”

Various locations | Through Sunday, March 31

See who’s behind some of NC’s most treasured historic sites. The exhibit highlights the history and legacy of Black builders and craftspeople in the state. Pro tip: Attend a presentation by Winston-Salem State and Community to get a deeper understanding of Black History. Admission is free.

All the King’s Men: Status and Power in Africa

Wake Forest University, Timothy S. Y. Lam Museum of Anthropology, 1834 Wake Forest Rd. | Throughout the year

See tools of war used to demonstrate the emphasis of masculinity in traditional African politics. The exhibit also features objects linked to the history of colonization and how the Europeans’ power incorporated their governance. Admission is free.

Words, Music, Memory: Re(presenting) Voices of the Holocaust

Wake Forest University, Timothy S. Y. Lam Museum of Anthropology, 1834 Wake Forest Rd. | Until Saturday, March 2

The ten-panel traveling exhibit features words of writers who witnessed the Holocaust, including sketches, biographies, musical, and dramatic pieces. Memorial projects by West Forsyth and Mount Tabor High School students are also on display. Admission is free.

Seen & Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham

Mary and Charlie Babcock Wing Gallery at Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Rd. | Friday, March 1- Sunday, Jun. 2

See images that reflect pivotal movement and development in art and photography during Cunningham’s 70-year career, plus see why she’s considered a pioneer in photography. This includes portraits, still lifes, and street photography. General admission is $18.

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Events

Tuesday, Feb. 13

Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 2-3 p.m. | Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Learn which plants attract pollinators and how you can create your own pollinator garden from long-time gardener Betty Ann Falkner.
Galentine’s Day | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | The Porch, 840 Mill Works St., Winston-Salem | Grab your girlies for a dinner or brunch date — a party of four can enjoy a Marg tower with a free appetizer on the side.
Tequila Tasting | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Bar La Chingada, 418 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem | $60 | Try out Don Julio tequila shots, paired with tapas-style food, and a complimentary glass of champagne — for ages 21+.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

Make Art with Your Sweetheart | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Dabble Art Bar, 840 Mill Works St., Ste 180, Winston-Salem | Make Valentines, friendship bracelets or decorate heart-shaped keepsake boxes while listening to Jazz music.
Valentine’s Day Dinner, “Dash Experience” | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Wy. , Winston-Salem | $50-$300 | Enjoy a four-course meal with your sweetheart in the stadium’s Flow Club with sky-scrapping views of Winston-Salem.

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Cause

Help children find The Promise of Home

Crossnore’s three-step campaign includes Fundamental Building, Power to Programs, and Everyday Essentials. | Photo provided by Crossnore Communities for Children

Here’s a cause worth considering, WS: Crossnore Communities for Children officially launched The Promise of Home — a capital campaign aimed at expanding + enhancing services to help children across the state live, learn, and heal.

With a 100-year history of private support and public advocacy, few organizations are better positioned than Crossnore to carry out this urgent work.

If you’d like to help the nonprofit continue its mission to reclaim, rebuild, and reimagine the essential belief in a safe, dependable home, please consider contributing to the campaign.

Learn more + support the campaign

News Notes

Number

$141,936. That’s how much Forsyth County will receive to provide new temporary housing for children with behavioral health needs. The funding comes from the $80 million federal signing bonus when NC signed its Medicaid expansion launch on Dec. 1. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Talk

Want to know how you can help make a difference in Winston-Salem? Join a panel discussion about social issues impacting the community with city leaders and other panelists Sunday, Feb. 25 at Centenary United Methodist Church (646 W. Fifth St.) at 5 p.m.

Family

Get your splash on as warmer weather is quickly approaching. Early bird ticket for Tanglewood’s 2024 aquatic center season pass are on sale now. Tickets start at $125 with plans available for the whole family.

Theater

Watch a play featuring a pioneering Black actress confronting racial politics and social norms on Broadway. The dramedy “Trouble in Mind” runs Friday Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Hanesbrands Theatre (209 N. Spruce St.) — tickets start at $14.

History

Did you know Winston-Salem State University became the first HBCU to win a NCAA championship in 1967? Take part of the university’s series of events that celebrate Black History this month.

Plan Ahead

March downtown in honor of International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 9. Winston-Salem’s first and only Women’s Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Feb. 28.

Community

Thank you very mulch

Get your free mulch in Forsyth County

It doesn’t take ‘mulch’ to landscape your yard. | City of Winston-Salem via website

Get ready to put your green thumb to use. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities is unveiling its free, annual leaf mulch giveaway.

On Friday, March 29, Forsyth County homeowners can pick up leaf mulch at the Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility, 180 Northstar Dr. in Rural Hall, off Forum Parkway. Distribution is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Here’s what you can expect:

Operators will load your vehicle from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring a tarp to fully cover your mulch before leaving the site
Only homeowners with cars or pickup trucks with or without trailers will receive mulch
Additional pick-up dates include the following Saturdays: March 30, April 6, and April 13

You can stay up-to-date with availability once the distribution starts.

Answered

Last week, we asked: Do you prefer to make coffee at home or get your coffee from a local business? Here’s what you said.

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47% of you said — “I brew my own coffee and also buy from local coffee shops”
40 % of you responded — “I brew coffee at home”
9% of you responded — “I don’t drink coffee”
4% of you responded — “I stop by a local coffee shop”

If you’re looking for you next cup of joe, we’ve got the perfect coffee guide for you to start your morning.

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