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Are you a poet (and totally know it)?

How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest

The Bookhouse hosts open mic nights once a month. | Photo by WStoday

Calling all readers: In honor of National Poetry Month, you’re officially invited to enter WStoday’s poetry contest.

This contest is open to all, and the rules couldn’t be more simple: Turn our Wednesday, April 3 newsletter into a poem.

We’ll clarify. Using only the words that appear in this newsletter, craft an original poem of up to 75 words. Unlike an erasure poem, the words do not have to appear in the order they’re found — mix and match how you please.

Any English word appearing anywhere in today’s newsletter is fair game, including the ones you’re reading right now (we’ll throw some fun ones at you: Red. Ambivalent. Fungi.). If a word appears once, you can only use it once.

The rules:

Submit your poem here by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 14.
Include a title + author’s name in your submission. Titles are an exception to the rule, and do not need to pull words from the newsletter.
Poems, excluding title and author’s name, must be 75 words or less.

The fun stuff:

While we’ve placed a pretty big limitation on your poem’s words, the form + direction is up to you — and we can’t wait to see what you all come up with.
The Editorial team behind WStoday will narrow submissions down to a group of finalists based on style, originality, artistic quality, and creativity. Finalists will be announced in an upcoming newsletter, and we’ll ask our readers to vote for their favorite poem. We’ll feature the winner’s poem in a newsletter during the last full week of April.
Pro tip: To make the process easier on yourself, we recommend printing out today’s issue, highlighting the words you find most interesting, and crossing them out as you include them in your poem.
Don’t forget to keep track of your articles (words like “the” or “and”).

Happy writing, Winston-Salem.

Submit your poem

Events

Wednesday, April 3

Euchre Night | Wednesday, April 3 | 6:30 p.m. | East of Texas, 907 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem | Free | Learn how to play the trick-taking card game with other players in the Bluebonnet Room.

Thursday, April 4

The Wild Paintings of Zach Lance | Thursday, April 4 | 6-9 p.m. | West Salem Art Hotel, 910 Albert St., Winston-Salem | Free | Explore art that depicts the Winston-Salem native’s celebration of life and creativity on canvas.
The Run Club: Lazy Cowboy Runs | Thursday, April 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Run five miles at your own pace in a supportive environment — new participants are asked to sign a liability waiver before their first run.

Friday, April 5

“Coconut Cake” | Friday, April 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Hanesbrands Theatre, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 209 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem | $30-$35 | Watch the story of four retirees who spend their days debating the mysteries of life over coffee and games of chess — then their lives change when a mysterious woman comes to town.

Saturday, April 6

The Music of Fleetwood Mac | Saturday, April 6 | 7:30 p.m. | R.J. Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Rd., Winston-Salem | $10-$95 | The Winston-Salem Symphony, guest vocalists, and the fan-favorite Jeans ‘n Classics will perform decades of hits, including “Rhiannon,” “Say You Love Me,” and more.
We Run Like a Fish x Plunge Club Collab | Saturday, April 6 | 1-3 p.m. | Juxtaposition Studios, 1151 Canal Dr., Winston-Salem | $35 | Warm up with a five-mile or 1.5-mile run/walk around West End, then end the afternoon with a three-minute cold plunge.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Opening

Easy Tiger Beer Garden will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, April 12. The spot located on South Broad Street — formally known as Southside Beer Garden — is under a new ownership and has a renovated interior.

Development

The City-County Planning Board approved plans to build more than 30 homes on 6.51 acres of land located at 1801 Flatrock St. The site of the future Quarry Overlook — situated less than two miles from Salem Park — will turn into a 31-lot residential development. (Triad Business Journal)

Traffic

In an effort to maintain pedestrian and student safety, you’ll soon notice new signage on Lewisville-Clemmons Road. Starting Tuesday, April 9, officers will begin citing motorists that park or stop on the road near West Forsyth High School for pick-up/drop-off with fines up to $216.

Community

Sign up to read a poem in honor of the late Maya Angelou tomorrow, April 4 at Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center (1110 E. 7th St.). The family-friendly session begins at 11 a.m. and the adult reading starts at 1 p.m. Call 336-703-2950 to sign up.

Announced

Got a celebration or gathering coming up? You can rent picnic shelters at parks across the city until October 31. Reserve a spot at least 14 days in advance for the best chance at guaranteeing your reservation.

Plan Ahead

Want to be part of one of the biggest art events in downtown Winston-Salem? ART Crush is looking for visual creatives for its 2024 season. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County residents interested in selling or exhibiting their art can apply to be selected for the event April 19.

Try This

Travel back in time and learn the art of corn husk doll making, along with an intro to book binding on Friday, April 19. Participate in Old Salem’s hands-on history workshop at the Single Brothers’ Workshop (10 W. Academy St.) from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45— space is limited.

Shop

Ditch the men’s dress pants — the Dealmaker Pant is the ultimate pant for work or play, with an impeccable fit and feel. Save 15% with code COMFORT15.*

Drink

Sip sip hooray

Spring drinks to try in Winston-Salem

WStoday: Tate Craft Cocktails spring drink cocktail served by bartender

What sunshine in a cocktail glass looks like. | Photo courtesy of @tatescraftcocktails

Spring is in full bloom. With temperatures rising, you may need to stay hydrated with a drink or two this season. Here are 10 seasonal drinks to try this spring.

Editor’s note: Mocktails options are available at some bars listed. Just ask the bartender.

Dough Joe’s | Try the barista’s favorite, Earl Grey matcha for a sweet and subtle taste you could drink it all day.

Chad’s Chai | City Editor Kellina recommends the iced Jade Bloom which combines rose, lavender, and honey in a non-dairy Jade Oolong latte.

The Struggle Bus | The Fruity Pebbles Struggleccino tastes just like your favorite childhood cereal in a cup. The drink combines rich strawberry, a burst of wildberry flavor topped with a colorful crunch of Fruity Pebbles.

Tate Craft Cocktails | The “Last Port of Call” combines vodka, rooibos tea, port wine, lime, and pistachio.

Theodore’s Bar & Market | Try the Midsummer’s Charm boasts refreshing notes of mint and zesty grapefruit. It’s made with mint syrup, grapefruit, lime juice, Cointreau, and tequila.

WStoday: Iced London fog with raspberry cold foam — Enjoy the soothing taste of this iced London fog with raspberry cold foam from Ardmore Coffee.
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Photo by WStoday

The Trophy Room | Ask for the “Pink Panther” which combines vodka, lemon, raspberry, and egg white. This bartender’s favorite has a bright, fruity, tarte, with a creamy finish.

Ardmore Coffee | City Editor Kellina recommends the iced London Fog with raspberry cold foam which combines tea and toast’s earl grey tea latte with raspberry and vanilla cold foam.

Camino Bakery | Try the Lavender Miel which combines honey and cinnamon latte with the popular lavender syrup.

easytalk | Let the bartender surprise you with a house-made cocktail from the ever-changing menu. Pro tip: register to take a class to make those drinks yourself and impress your friends at your next gathering event.

The Katharine Brasserie & Bar | The Lavender Life is a balanced floral-forward beverage that’s a favorite among both bartenders and guests. The drink features Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka or Chemist Gin, house-made lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, garnished with a lavender.

What are you sipping on this spring? Let us know.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kellina

From the editor

Maya Angelou called Winston-Salem home after she accepted a lifetime professorship to teach at Wake Forest University in 1981. I am very fond of her work. She was one of the first authors my teachers introduced me to — her work inspired me to write my own poetry.

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