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2024 Bookmarks festival of books and authors: Know before you go
WStoday: Bookmarks festival of books and authors panel discussion
Attend panel discussions and partake in Q&A sessions at the end. | Photo by WStoday
Dearest gentle reader, bookmark this on your calendar. The largest annual book fair in the Carolinas is happening right here in the Twin City. Bookmarks will host its 19th annual Festival of Books and Authors on Spruce and Poplar streets in downtown Winston-Salem.

The four-day event brings people of all ages together to celebrate literary works. The annual celebration begins Thursday, Sept. 26 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 29. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Don’t get lost in the crowd. Print out or screenshot this festival map to find parking, exhibitor booths, and food trucks.
  • Readings and panel discussions will take place on a first-come, first served basis Saturday.
  • Want to get your book signed and meet your favorite author? From New York Times best-selling authors to award-winning poets, check out when and where these 50+ authors will be stationed during the festival.
WStoday: 18th Annual Bookmarks Festival booklet on the table

Bookmarks festival is a volunteer-run book festival so your support is vital to making the event a success.

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Photo by WStoday

  • These special keynote events will keep you hooked. Some are free to attend, but you may want to secure your seat for others like the “2024 Festival: Closing Brunch with Friends and Fiction” featuring authors like Mary Kay Andrews, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Kristin Harmel, and Patti Callahan Henry. Tickets cost $50+ for the Sunday event at Benton Convention Center, which starts at 11 a.m.
To help keep event entry and activities free, enter a $5 raffle for a chance to win prizes like a Festival VIP package for 2025 and tickets to Bookmarks events for one year. You can also contribute by volunteering at the event — positions include guiders and floaters, set up and hospitality crew + info booth volunteers.
 
Events
Tuesday, Sept. 24
  • UNCSA Fall School Dance | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 7 p.m. | Agnes de Mille Theatre, UNC School of the Arts | $20+ | Kick off the season with the contemporary showcase that celebrates the universal bonds of humanity featuring students of all levels.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
  • Wine Down Wednesday: Networking Mixer | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 5-9 p.m. | Sir Winston Wine Loft | Free, RSVP | Unwind and network with other members from Leadership Winston-Salem over food and drinks — donations are encouraged.
Thursday, Sept. 26
  • Vinyl Lounge w/ EMBER Audio + Design | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem | Donations accepted | Audiophiles and music lovers celebrate the beauty of analog sound — bring your own records to immerse yourself in a communal listening experience.
Friday, Sept. 27
  • Salsa Dance at the Coal Pit | Friday, Sept. 27 | 7-10 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing Company | $10 | Join a night of sizzling dance moves with a DJ playing the hottest salsa, merengue, bachata, and kizomba.
Saturday, Sept. 28
  • Harvest Fest at Clemmons Farmers Market | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Jerry Long Family YMCA | Cost of purchase | Explore a vibrant selection of over 50 local vendors showcasing fresh produce, artisan foods, and natural products.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Biz
  • Toyota Tsusho America purchased a 8.85-acre parcel at 4043 Reynolds Ct. within Whitaker Park for $13.77 million. The property will be used to create sustainable recycling and waste-handling solutions for Toyota’s new battery plant at the Greensboro-Randolph megasite. (Triad Business Journal)
Active
  • Get fit with Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr. You don’t need to be a gym member to join the 60-minute workout sessions at Fuel Fitness. Spin class starts at 6 p.m. on Mondays and 6 a.m. on Wednesdays beginning Monday, Sept. 30.
Job
  • Passionate about working with exceptional children in a school setting? Attend the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) hiring event on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the WS/FCS Administrative Center (475 Corporate Square Dr.). Applicants should register before attending the event from 4 to 6 p.m. where they’ll get to meet with school leaders.
Talk
  • Learn about innovative solutions to today’s environmental crises during “Advancing Stewardship: Innovative Approaches for a Thriving Planet” at Wake Forest University. The three-day workshop featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert is Wednesday, Oct. 9-Friday, Oct. 11 — register by Sunday, Oct. 6 to secure your seat.
Cause
  • Apply to empower middle girls through LEAD Girls of NC. Leaders will partner with schools in undeserved communities in Winston-Salem — the cost to apply is $10, which goes toward supporting the program.
Eat
  • Have you been craving collard greens as the seasons change? You’re not alone — according to a recent survey, the dish is NC’s favorite fall food this year. Let us know where can we find the autumnal delicacy around the Twin City + we may share your response in a future newsletter. (Wealth of Geeks)
Biz
 
Wellness

It’s time for self-care

5 places to cry in Winston-Salem
WStoday: Winston-Salem Strollway trail in Old Salem
Take a walk on the Winston-Salem Strollway this summer and breathe the fresh air underneath the tall trees. | Photo by WStoday
Life gets tough. Taking a moment to let it all out can be cathartic, so we’ve got five spots to cry in Winston-Salem, from a solitary greenspace sob to a bustling traffic weep.

Book Ferret, 3354 Robinhood Rd.
The bookstore offers cozy spots between bookshelves. Bring your own book or buy a new one to get your emotions flowing. If you start to feel embarrassed, just use that same book as a face shield to hide those tears.

a/perture cinema, 311 W. 4th St.
The local movie theater offers a small and intimate space that will make you feel at home. Plus, we’ll never really know if you’re crying because of the film or your personal life.

Trader Joe’s parking lot, Stratford Rd.
You might as well let out a cry trying to navigate this parking lot. Hey, that’s what retail therapy is for. Our Instagram followers also suggested the Hanes Mall parking lot as another option.
Drown your sorrows away
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WStoday: Kellina Wanteu

Today’s edition by:
Kellina
From the editor
If you’re looking for one more hidden gem to let out your sorrows, I suggest the Woodland trail near Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The serene nature of the beautiful landscape will make you forget all the problems of the world.
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