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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us

Have you tried Theodore’s cherry bomb and spring fling spritz? | Photo by @theodoresnc

Clink, clink. We’d like to make a toast.

This summer — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 — we’ll be raising a glass to Drink Up Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across our buzzy city.

From coffee, tea, and smoothies to wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails and mocktails — we’ll be covering it all in hopes of showcasing the Twin City’s vibrant drink culture.

Now, this is where you come in.

If you own a local beverage business or know someone who does, celebrate Drink Up Week with us by offering a fun drink deal or two to our readers — say 50% off margaritas, BOGO smoothies, or 20% off a beer flight (mix it up, we’re open to ideas). Drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and City Editors Cambridge and Kellina will include it in an interactive map of all the deals happening during Drink Up Week. There’s no charge to submit deals.

We’ll also highlight a few of the can’t-miss drink deals here in our newsletter. Want to make sure your drink special makes it in? You can guarantee inclusion by purchasing a paid content package.

Meanwhile, if you’re a reader who wants to experience Winston-Salem through Drink Up Week, sip tight. Before Drink Up rolls around, we’ll be working hard to pull together a list of local drink deals and fun stories about our city’s drink scene.

We want to know — is there a local business you’d love to see participate in Drink Up Week? Forward this newsletter to them and tell them we’d love it if they joined us.

Thirsty already? Here are 24 spots to grab a drink after work around the city.

Asked

Does your business want to share a Drink Up Week deal?

Clink, clink — click, click

Events

Monday, May 27

Mother Daughter Date Night | Monday, May 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Zack’s Frozen Treats, 825 S. Main St., Kernersville | Cost of purchase | Mother figures and daughters can spend time together getting face paintings and fairy hair.
Paint and Sip Night: Artist Guided | Monday, May 27 | 6-8 p.m. | The Wrong Number, 408 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | $30-$35 | Pick from 100+ painting options on pre-traced canvas — for adults ages 21 and older.
Winston-Salem Dash vs. Hickory Crawdads | Monday, May 27 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem | $13-$53 | Enjoy a Memorial Day fireworks show after the game.*

Tuesday, May 28

Salem Band “Puppet Magic” | Tuesday, May 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Salem Square, Old Salem, 649 S. Main St., Winston-Salem | Free | Experience the creative artistic and musical collaboration between Salem Band and Paperhand Puppet Intervention.

Wednesday, May 29

Salem City FC vs. North Carolina FC | Wednesday, May 29 | 7 p.m. | Truist Sports Park, 428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run | $10 | Cheer on the Beast at their home third game of the season.

Thursday, May 30

Triad Women in Real Estate Coffee Meetup | Thursday, May 30 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Pink Moon Cafe, 848 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Grab some coffee and hang out to talk about life and real estate investing at this casual event.

Friday, May 31

Salsa Dance | Friday, May 31 | 7-11 p.m. | The Coal Pit, 486 N. Patterson Ave., Ste. 105, Winston-Salem | $10 | Turn up the heat for a night of sizzling moves and Latin beats featuring salsa, merengue, bachata, and kizomba tunes.

Events calendar here

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Active

women working out at the ladies clinic at McCreary Field House

Proceeds from the camp benefit the Coaches Kids Program, which gives many local, underprivileged youth the opportunity to attend Wake Forest football, men’s and women’s basketball, and other Olympic sporting events. | Photo provided by Wake Forest Athletics

ICYMI, the Wake Forest football program is hosting the 24th Ladies Football Clinic on Tuesday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This unique event teaches fans about the fundamentals of the game and features one-on-one interaction with Wake Forest’s football staff, including head coach Dave Clawson.

Join your fellow Lady Deacons for this fun clinic at the McCreary Indoor Football Complex + McCreary Football Field House on the campus of Wake Forest University.

News Notes

Traffic

Plan for an alternate route if you’re taking Fourth Street tomorrow, May 28. Crews will shift traffic eastbound to the turn lane between Spring and Poplar streets downtown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to improve the water system.

Arts

You may notice new art between First Street and Salem Parkway. That’s if City Council approves the installation of the poem, “What if I Write?” by Tamika Wells. The text poem would be painted on a street mural on the Strollway. A decision will be made on Monday, June 3 at 6 p.m.

Tech

Need help with your technology issues? Bring your devices to the Inmar Community Tech Night at Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center (1501 Mt. Zion Pl.) on Tuesday, July 16. Enter the chance to win a free Chromebook at the event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Try This

Ever wondered what it’s like to ride on a firetruck? You can reserve a two-hour tour on the open air-party bus that goes through Downtown Winston Salem with stops at local bars and breweries. Tickets start at $32 per person with a minimum of five guests and a maximum of 10 per ride.

Legacy

Wake Forest University legend Bob Grant passed away at the age of 77. The late football player was inducted into the university’s Sports Hall of Fame and was one of the first Black players to desegregate a college football team in the South in the fall of 1964.

Real Estate

Work (and play) in the heart of downtown at Winston Tower, offering modern office spaces in sizes ranging from single offices to multi-floor headquarters. See inside + peep the luxe amenities.*

Wellness

Don’t let summer heat drain you. One scoop of Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix = increased energy levels, improved muscle strength, and improved bladder function all season long.*

The Buy

Summer snacks. Pack the cooler with our favorite beach + pool snacks to satisfy your cravings while soaking up the sun.

Answered

In a previous newsletter we asked you — how often do you road trip? Here’s what you said:

Seasonally (spring, summer, fall, winter) — 48%
Once a month — 26%
Barely, I like to stay in my city — 22%
Every week — 4%

When it comes to choosing the ideal location for a road trip, here’s how you responded:

Mountains and plenty of outdoor activities — 48%
Proximity to beaches and plenty of water — 37%
A small quaint town with a unique history — 15%

Looking to hit the road this summer? Here are some day trip ideas outside of Winston-Salem.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kellina

From the editor

Our sister publication RALtoday recently made a Raleigh playlist with tunes that have connections to the City of Oaks. I’m curious if you know any songs that have ties to the Twin City. Drop me a line if you do, and I may share it in a future newsletter.

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