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Night (or day) at the museum

14 museums worth visiting around Winston-Salem
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The Lam Museum can make special arrangements for groups and events, too. | Photo by Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Museums are the cultural hubs of our city. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about Winston-Salem or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 13 museums to visit.

History

Timothy SY Lam Museum of Anthropology, Palmer Hall, 1315 Carroll Weather Dr. | Free
Learn about human societies and cultures stretching from ancient to modern times through immersive exhibits, with all-ages, hands-on activities that rotate throughout the year.

Don’t miss: The artifact of the month, where pieces from collections are highlighted for their significance.

MUSE Winston-Salem, 226 S. Liberty St. | Free
The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. It has artifacts and archives dedicated to the area’s struggles and triumphs, and frequently hosts pop-up exhibits and other events around the city to collect perspectives and keep the conversations going.

Don’t miss: The museum’s Facebook and Instagram for fun facts and upcoming events.

Arts

Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Rd. | Free
The art gallery and cultural center in East Winston-Salem works to stimulate interest and increase awareness about African American artists. It also owns the copyright to two murals by Dr. John Biggers that are on display in the atrium of the O’Kelly Library at Winston-Salem State University.

Don’t miss: The center’s annual Community Day features artists, vendors, activities, and opportunities to connect with neighbors.

White art deco building amid green grass and clouds. A row of trees is behind the museum.

The NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem sits on 20 acres just five minutes north of downtown.

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North Carolina Museum of Art, Winston-Salem, 750 Marguerite Dr. | $6-$8, Memberships available
Formerly known as the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, the modern art museum is an affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art. It showcases regional working artists in large-scale, indoor/outdoor settings.

Don’t miss: Events like House Hangs and Fireside at Hanes House, the English-style country home built by industrialist James G. Hanes.
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Events
Thursday, Sept. 19
  • Power Breath Qigong | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Wildlight Wellness Collective | $38, RSVP | Discover techniques of Qigong that will help release tension and harmonize your breath and energy.
Friday, Sept. 20
  • Colonial Dancing | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Historic Bethabara Park | Free | Put on your dancing shoes and experience fun like early settlers — no experience or partner is needed.
Saturday, Sept. 21
  • Fall Plant Sale | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | N.C. Cooperative Extension-Forsyth County Center | Cost of purchase | Find a wide selection of native plants, pollinator plants, flowering shrubs, and trees.
Sunday, Sept. 22
  • Road to Memphis Blues Challenge | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 3 p.m. | Gas Hill Drinking Room, The Ramkat | $20+ | Compete solo or with your group for a chance to represent Piedmont Blues Preservation Society at the international challenge in January.
Monday, Sept. 23
  • Beer and Hymns | Monday, Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | West Salem Public House | Cost of purchase | Meet new friends, sing a song, and have a beer or other beverage to enjoy fellowship.
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News Notes
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  • Mark your calendar for a public hearing on Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s plans to open a multispecialty ambulatory surgical center in Innovation Quarter next month. The NC Department of Health and Human Services will hold the meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 at Forsyth County Central Library. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Shop
  • Help LoveWell Boutique celebrate 12 years tomorrow, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 during their anniversary celebration. Shop for women’s clothing, get a piece of permanent jewelry, and compete to win prizes between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Drink
  • Pick up a bottle of Broad Branch Distillery’s Boykin Rye for $124.95 plus tax starting this Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. The first 75 bottles sold will be signed, numbered, and stamped by artist Bob Timberlake — a portion of proceeds will benefit the Boykin Spaniel Society.
Show
  • Laugh along with comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Carol Leifer on Saturday, Sept. 21. The writer and producer on shows like “Seinfeld,” “Hacks,” and “Modern Family” will host a show at Temple Emanuel at 7 p.m., followed by a book signing and dessert reception. Tickets are $75.
Health
  • Help improve health outcomes for Black men at the third annual Black Men’s Health Symposium happening Saturday, Sept. 21 at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adult men can attend for free but registration is required. (WFMY News 2)
Edu
  • Donations to Winston-Salem Foundation’s 153 scholarship endowment funds will allow 573 local students to continue their post-secondary education. The foundation awarded more than $1.67 million for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Legacy
  • Friends, family, and local musicians are remembering two members of the local band Lucky Pocket after they were killed in a crash. Nathan Harris was the lead vocalist and a father of three. Guitarist Joe Hundertmark was a graduate of UNC School of the Arts. (Winston-Salem Journal)
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Ready to welcome families

Celebrate Imprints Cares’ grand opening of new headquarters
A digitized two-story brick building with an awning that says "Center for Thriving Families." A small frame in the lower left hand corner shows a brick building with red awnings that says "before."
The hub is centrally located and is on two bus lines. | Rendering by LAMBERT Architecture + Interiors
A redevelopment project to serve local children and families is nearing completion. Imprints Cares, a nonprofit that provides educational and health programs to 11,000+ children from birth through middle school, has completed the renovation of its new headquarters.

The 21,000-sqft building at 711 Coliseum Plaza Ct. will be named the Helen and Woody Clinard Center for Thriving Families. The facility will offer before and after school care, parenting programs, summer enrichment camps, and other family services.

Imprints Cares will cut the ribbon on the new facility Thursday, Oct. 17. The public is invited to a community grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The public phase of its capital campaign is also underway with the goal of raising $5.5 million. The money will go towards renovation costs and programming.
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Answered

We asked, “About how many films does a/perture cinema screen annually?” Here’s how you guessed:

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a/perture’s intimate theaters are the perfect place to embrace what’s on screen.

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150 — 36%
250 — 31%
100 — 19%
75 — 14%

Winston-Salem’s only dedicated year-round art house cinema is at risk of closing its doors. Its board of directors is seeking to raise $100,000 by Dec. 31 to continue operations in 2025.

After the campaign was announced Monday, Sept. 16, $15,000 was raised the first day. It’s a good start but the theater still needs a lot of community support.
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