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“How To Feed An Artist”

Filming of “How To Feed An Artist” documentary featuring Mary Haglund returns to Winston-Salem
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The film features Haglund creating in the kitchen. | Photo by Christine Rucker
Want to be part of a love story? Filming for a documentary featuring a local chef is back in Winston-Salem this summer, and you’re invited to be part of it.

“How To Feed An Artist” centers around Mary Haglund. She opened Mary’s Of Course! on Brookstown Avenue in 2000 (where Di Lisio’s Italian Restaurant is now). The restaurateur hosted monthly art shows and inclusive events. The space became a refuge for artists and creatives.

A decade later, Haglund moved to Trade Street (in the space where Mojito Latin Soul Food is now) and renamed the restaurant Mary’s Gourmet Diner. The popular spot continued employing artists and supporting them by featuring their work. Haglund closed the restaurant in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic began — first temporarily, then permanently.

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Haglund did a restaurant takeover at Mojito in April 2023 that featured her key dishes.

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Photo by Christine Rucker

Haglund and a friend (and former Mary’s server), Zap McConnell, came up with the idea to tell the story of the restaurant and its embrace of the artistic community. “How to Feed an Artist” will also explore current galleries, organizations, and restaurants in the Twin City that are continuing its legacy of supporting artists. McConnell will co-direct the film.

During June and July, crew will interview ~30 local artists, restaurateurs, and community leaders about the connections between art, food, and building community. The filmmakers call it a love story.

Not only can you expect to see camera crews around town during filming, but you can also contribute to the documentary in the following ways:
Follow “How to Feed an Artist” on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with updates.
 
Events
Tuesday, June 25
  • Tacos and Trivia Tuesdays | Tuesday, June 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Miller’s on Trade, 622 Trade St., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Grab your friends to play trivia while sipping on $5 well drinks and eating $3 tacos.
  • Winston-Salem Dash vs. Rome Emperors | Tuesday, June 25 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem | $13-$53 | Every Tuesday, the first 250 fans through the gates of Truist Stadium will receive a free Winston-Salem pint glass as a keepsake from the 2024 season.*
Wednesday, June 26
  • Artists and Craftspersons Meet-Up | Wednesday, June 26 | 6-8 p.m. | MIXXER, 1375 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Meet and socialize with local artists and craftspeople in an informal setting.
Thursday, June 27
  • Pints for a Purpose 2024 | Thursday, June 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Incendiary Brewery and Cugino Forno, 486 N. Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Enjoy pizza and beer for a good cause during the Christmas in July event to support Senior Services.
Friday, June 28
  • House Hangs | Friday, June 28 | 5-8 p.m. | SECCA (NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem), 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Socialize on the Hanes House terrace then enjoy dinner from The Southern Noodle and Y’all Supper Club, with tunes from DJ Stacy Sprinklez.
Saturday, June 29
  • Kem With Envision | Saturday, June 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 W. 27th St., Winston-Salem | $49-$123 | See the performer who has been named Billboard’s Top Adult Male R&B Artist twice — bring $10 cash for parking.
Events calendar here
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Seasonal

🎆 Cue the fireworks: The Bolt, White, and Blue Party is next week
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Enjoy back-to-back nights of Winston-Salem’s largest Independence Day fireworks show. | Photos courtesy of Winston-Salem Dash; GIF by WStoday
You’re invited to the Dash’s Bolt, White, and Blue Stadium Party on Wednesday, July 3 (6-10 p.m.). This event will feature live music from Reed Foley, Megan Doss + Jon Montgomery, face painting, a tie-dye station, a 360° photo booth, a free kids’ zone, and more. Bonus: The festivities will end with a fireworks show the same size as the post-game Fourth of July show.

Enjoy this family-friendly festival for only $5, then come back and see the Dash play on the Fourth of July, presented by City of Winston-Salem.
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News Notes
Biz
  • Winston-Salem architecture and design firm STITCH Design Shop is expanding. The company is launching STITCH Dwellings, a full-service residential sub-brand. It will also move its headquarters from North Liberty Street to a larger space on Burke Street next month. (Triad Business Journal)
Environment
  • Starting Monday, July 1, residents within Winston-Salem city limits need to have a 2024-2025 sticker displayed on their yard waste cart to have yard debris collected weekly. You can renew your annual sticker online for $65.
Open
  • Panda Buffet is now open at 333 Summit Square Ct. The restaurant’s all-you-can-eat buffet has Asian and American food, along with sushi + hibachi stations. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Ranked
  • No. 3. That’s the ranking the School of Drama at UNC School of the Arts earned on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of “The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World” for the second year in a row. It is the only public US institution listed in the top eight programs.
Featured
  • Incoming Forsyth County Manager Shontell Robinson + Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. are among Black Business Ink’s Power 100. The publication celebrates the achievements of Black business leaders in the Piedmont who are nominated from community members.
Number
  • $400,000+. That’s how much this year’s SummerLark raised for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Cancer Patient Support Program. Mark your calendar — the benefit concert will return to the Twin City on May 10, 2025.
Tech
  • What happens when you combine German engineering with the world’s most trusted name in hearing care? The biggest breakthrough in hearing technology in more than a decade: the award-winning Horizon hearing aid. Join 385,000+ people hearing better than ever with a 45-day, no-risk trial.*
Wellness
  • “Any activity is better than doing nothing.” That’s what Novant Health cardiovascular specialist Dr. Tommy Causey said of the importance of physical activity in keeping your heart healthy. See what Dr. Causey has to say about how much (and what kind) of heart-healthy exercise to do.*
Health
 
Real Estate

Price drop on historic home

$2.4 million historic ‘Huntlyholme’ for sale
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Despite its age, the home has only had three owners. | Photo courtesy of Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate
A 100-year-old home in Winston-Salem is worth a second look. The list price of “Huntlyholme” has dropped from $2.7 million to $2.4 million.

The historic property at 2900 Country Club Rd. includes 1.82 acres. The home’s interior is 7,930 sqft. Other unique features of the property include:
  • Nine bedrooms
  • Five bathrooms + two half bathrooms
  • A solarium
  • A butler’s pantry
  • 10-ft ceilings in the main level living area
  • Heartland gas range, double oven, and wall oven
  • A fully renovated, one-story cottage house
  • 30+ mature trees and shrubs
The home is not currently on any type of National Register or list of local historic landmarks. Its original design has been preserved — it still has many of its original moldings, fireplace mantles, doors, and light switches.

Ready to make an offer? Contact Realtor Mary Gettys Hardwick with Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate.
Learn more about the Luxury Showcase
Asked

BF Huntley, who built Huntlyholme, was a magnate in which industry?
A. Tobacco
B. Steel
C. Textiles
D. Furniture
Hit the history books
The Buy

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Stylish men’s summer shirts made from cotton and linen. They come in demure colors like khaki, olive, and gray and are $30 a pop.
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The Wrap
 
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Mary’s was one of my all-time favorite Twin City spots. Looking forward to the diner’s legendary biscuits and friendly atmosphere got me through many long overnight shifts in the newsroom. There are still lots of great places to grab brunch in the Twin City — check out our brunch guide and meet a friend to enjoy a good meal.
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