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Celebrate freedom

How to spend Juneteenth around Winston-Salem
A group of people sitting in chairs watches a person holding blue flags outstretched in either arms. The presentation is being filmed by staff on the left side on a stage.
The Juneteenth Festival offers plenty of fun — and a break from the sun — at Biotech Place Stage. | Photo by Owen Daniels via Triad Cultural Arts, Inc.
Wednesday, June 19 commemorates the freedom of enslaved African American people. Here’s how to observe Juneteenth in Winston-Salem and celebrate the 159th anniversary of emancipation.

Thursday, June 13

Juneteenth Art Exhibition | The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. | 6 p.m. | Free

“Healers in Focus: Twin City Doctors Through the Lens of Owens Daniels” will feature artistic photographs of local healthcare professionals.

Saturday, June 15

Juneteenth Festival | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave. | 1-8 p.m. | Free

Shop from an array of clothing and jewelry pieces + artwork that embodies African culture. Treat yourself to dishes and delights like oxtails, okra, funnel cake fries, and deep-fried Oreos.

While you’re at it, explore the Shotgun Legacy House Project and “Rooted in Race” exhibits in person.

WStoday: African dancers at Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University

The Timothy SY Lam Museum of Anthropology will host a booth at the Juneteenth festival where you can play African instruments and take home craft projects.

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Photo by WStoday

Sunday, June 16

“2024 Freedom’s Melody: A Juneteenth Brunch” | Sweet Potatoes, 607 Trade St. NW | 12:30-5 p.m. | $50-$200

Get a taste of African American meals showcasing different flavors and learn about the cultural influences that shaped the cuisine. Menu items include curried shrimp and grits, sausage gravy over a sweet potato biscuit, and “A Sunday Thing” fried chicken. Plus, listen to jazz and R&B, followed by Afrobeats.

Try this any day

Hop on Triad Cultural Arts’ African American heritage tour which features historic markers, Freedman’s Graveyard, and public artworks and murals. Tour prices range from $35 to $95.

Visit these three exhibits at the Timothy SY Lam Museum of Anthropology. “To Be Seen: Documenting the Art of the Ivory Coast,” “All the King’s Men: Status and Power in Africa,” and “Beyond Drumming: African Musical Instruments.” Admission is free.

Looking for ways to contribute? Sign up to volunteer at the Juneteenth Festival for at least two hours.
 
Events
Tuesday, June 4
  • Sweet Tooth Tuesday | Tuesday, June 4 | 12-2 p.m. | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Satisfy your afternoon sweet tooth and grab Italian ice from Carries Girl’s food truck.
Wednesday, June 5
  • Ladies’ Night Out: Gab and Cab | Wednesday, June 5 | 6 p.m. | Joyner’s Bar, 854 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Meet other women in the community and form connections over a glass of wine or a mocktail.
Thursday, June 6
  • Fireside: Scavenging Splendor | Thursday, June 6 | 6-8 p.m. | SECCA (NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem), 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Join SECCA curator Jared Ledesma and exhibiting artist David Gilbert for a conversation on creating beauty from repurposed materials.
Friday, June 7
  • National Donut Day | Friday, June 7 | 10 a.m. | Miller Park Shelter No. 1, 400 Leisure Ln., Winston-Salem | Free | Get a free donut to decorate to your liking, plus enjoy crafts and coffee at this family-friendly event.
Saturday, June 8
  • Kaleideum After Dark: Raise the Roof | Saturday, June 8 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Kaleideum, 120 W. Third St., Winston-Salem | $20-$25 | Celebrate the museum’s new Rooftop Adventure exhibit with drinks, live music, laser tag, and a unique view of the city — for adults 21 and older.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Expect some detours if you’re taking US 421 South. The ramp at the intersection of Salem and Silas Creek parkways will be close for two days starting today, June 4. Crews will repair pavement from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Work is expected to be complete on Thursday. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Announced
  • Dogeared Coffee Company will transition to new ownership toward the end of this summer. Owners Lauren and Gilbert will pass things off to Alicia and Jamie Lilly, who will take charge of the Clemmons coffee shop around August.
Talk
  • A panel discussion featuring Latinx therapists and counselors will take place on Friday, June 7 at Iglesia Cristiana Sin Fronteras (5490 Shattalon Dr.). The free community conversation will discuss mental health in the Latinx community and provide resources for Spanish-speaking services from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Arts
  • “Smith & Libby: Two Rings, Seven Months, One Bullet” is reopening in the Master Bedroom Gallery of the Reynolda House Museum of American Art today, June 4. The exhibit showcases lingering questions behind the unsolved shooting of Zachary Smith Reynolds in 1932. Admission is $18 for non-members.
Health
  • Exploring the outdoors this summer? Receive firsthand practical advice on how to treat sprains, fractures, and burns tomorrow, June 5. Register for the free “Brews and Bandages” event at Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Co. (772 Trade St. NW) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Job
  • This one is for the history buffs. Attend Old Salem’s hiring fair on Friday, June 7 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 900 Old Salem Rd. Full-time and part-time job positions are available — attendees are encouraged to apply online prior to the event.
Sports
  • Winston-Salem State University’s men’s basketball coach Cleo Hill Jr. is leaving to coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. One of his assistant coaches, Ricky Wilson, will serve as the interim head coach while school officials begin a national search for Hill’s replacement. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Deal
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Ranked

Preserving history

Graylyn Estate earns spot on list of Top 25 Adaptive Use Hotels in the US
WStoday: The Mews at the Graylyn Estate
The Norman Revival-style manor house was built in the late 1920s. | Photo courtesy of The Graylyn Estate
The Graylyn Estate is listed on Historic Hotels of America’s “2024 Top 25 Best of Adaptive Reuse” for its historic preservation and renovations.

The property was once home to Bowman and Nathalie Gray. The Gray family donated the home to Wake Forest University in 1972. It was renovated into a world class boutique hotel and conference center in 1984. You can experience how the Graylyn Estate transformed from a private home to welcoming guests through a special package which includes a historic butler tour.

You could also sign up for a Tour Pour Du Jour and travel back in time to learn about the story behind the estate. Mark these 2024 tour dates:
  • Sunday, July 21
  • Sunday, Aug. 25
  • Sunday, Sept. 22
  • Sunday, Oct. 27
  • Sunday, Nov. 10
  • Sunday, Dec. 8
  • Sunday, Dec. 29
The event is $25 per person and includes appetizers and a glass of wine. To sign up, call 336-758-2425 or fill out the online contact form (scroll to the bottom).
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The Wrap
 
WStoday: Kellina Wanteu

Today’s edition by:
Kellina
From the editor
Did you know the Reynolda House has a ping pong room in the basement of the museum? It’s open to visitors from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pro tip: Admission is free if you show your Forsyth County library card. It’s a great way to stay active in the cool during the summer heat.
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