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Here we grow again

What’s new and coming soon to Winston-Salem
WStoday: Dutch Light Bar patio overlooking Bailey Park
Enjoy the gorgeous views of Bailey Park from The Dutch Light bar’s patio. | Photo by @thedutchlightbar

🗓️ Coming soon

Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in the Twin City. Whether you’re looking for your next coffee shop destination or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to Winston-Salem.

Education

Stevens Center, 405 4th St. NW | Fall 2027 (estimated) | Work to redesign the interior of the performing arts center is in full swing with the goal of becoming a cultural destination for Winston-Salem and beyond.

Forsyth Tech Multi-Phase Project, Silas Creek Parkway | 2026 | Several buildings on campus will be demolished and turned into a green space and library to improve students’ experience on campus.

Recreation

Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery, Strollway Pedestrian Bridge | 2025 | The outdoor ellipse will be a community gathering space that depicts the story of a man’s journey from enslavement to freedom.

Aerial view of trees with a giant oval with greenspace in the middle. A sign that reads "Peter Oliver" is at the entrance to the outdoor ellipse.

Visitors will be able to cross the Strollway Pedestrian Bridge from downtown to see the Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery once it’s complete.

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Rendering by Hood Design Studio via Creative Corridors Coalition

Highland Avenue Park, corner of Fifth Street and Highland Avenue | Early 2025 | The 1.25-acre piece of land will feature an open play grass area, ~1/4 mile walkway, and a pickleball court.

✅ Now open

If there’s one thing we love more than looking ahead to the future, it’s enjoying the present at one of Winston-Salem’s newest spots. Check out this list of recently opened establishments in the Twin City.

Residential

The Artreaux, 950 N. Trade St. | June 2023 | The new luxury apartment complex sits at the edge of the Industry Hill neighborhood with close proximity to distilleries, breweries, and entertainment venues.

The Sutton, Robinhood Road at Meadowlark Drive | Summer 2024 | The new luxury apartment complex features studios + one, two, and three bedroom apartments with a shopping center nearby.

WStoday: Simply Sonya's restaurant coming on Peters Creek Parkway

Simply Sonya’s opened on Peters Creek Parkway and serves Southern comfort foods + hosts various events weekly.

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Photo by Simply Sonya’s via Facebook

Dining

Lolo’s Bistro & Bar, 848 W. 5th St. | September 2024 | The restaurant located inside the Rosenbacher House offers breakfast favorites + lunch options like sandwiches and pizza to pair with your wine of choice.

Ramen Mafia, 271 W. 4th St. | September 2024 | Experience the perfect blend of Japanese flavors and contemporary dining — vegan options includes the creamy vegan udon.
20+ new spots in Winston-Salem
Asked
 

How many new openings did we help you discover?
A. Barely — I’m the first to know everything
B. There were a few I hadn’t heard of
C. Most of them
D. These were all news to me
 
 
Events
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Boot Stompin’ Barn Bash | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Statler Heights | $10 | Get ready to kick up your boots and dance the night away starting with beginner line dance lessons — bring your songs requests.
Saturday, Oct. 12
  • Apple Family Farm 3rd Annual Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Apple Family Farm, Kernersville | Cost of purchase | Plan your perfect fall day with live music, food trucks, vendors, hay rides, pumpkins, and more.
  • Wise Man Brewing Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 12 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Dive into the seasonal spirit with DIY tie-dye activities, a permanent jewelry pop-up, and live country music.
  • Seed and Plant Swap | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10 a.m. | Second Harvest Food Bank | Free | Bring seeds or plants to share and get a head start on your garden for next spring.
Sunday, Oct. 13
  • Film Screening: “Bring Them Home/Aiskótáhkapiyaaya” | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Byrum Welcome Center, Wake Forest University | Free | Watch a small group of Blackfoot people on their quest to reinstate the first wild buffalo herd on their ancestral territory.
  • “Jurassic Park” in Concert | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 3 p.m. | RJ Reynolds Auditorium | $25+ | Experience the action-packed adventure film while the Winston-Salem Symphony orchestra performs the score.
Plan Ahead
  • The Art of The Scary Movie | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Blue Heron, High Point | Free | Get to know the art behind scary films and then have a good scare watching Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” during this month’s Live Well and Learn event series.*
Events calendar here
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🏆 Celebrate a year of Winston-Salem wins
A group of people sit listening to a speaker in a dark conference room. The speaker is illuminated by a spotlight.
Put your biz front and center with one of seven available sponsorship opportunities. | Photo provided by Greater Winston-Salem Inc. via Sail Off Photography
You’re hereby invited to clap, cheer, sip, and reminisce with community leaders from around WS at the 2024 Annual Meeting — a celebration of all of our city’s achievements from the past year.

Most notably: The historic Chamber of the Year win.

This one-night event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, includes:
  • Complimentary dinner + drinks
  • An award show for standout locals
  • Keynote speaker Carl Armato, President and CEO of Novant Health
Both individual tickets + sponsorships are still available.
 
News Notes
Number
  • $200,000+. That’s how much AmeriCorps granted Wake Forest University for its efforts to provide health care assistance to underserved communities. The grant will support a free clinic that serves more than 2,000 patients every year. (WFDD)
Festival
  • Celebrate Winston-Salem’s diverse culture during the International Village Food and Music Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event at Corpening Plaza will feature global cuisine, cultural entertainment, and international crafts for purchase — admission is free.
Active
  • Paddle up and learn new ways to improve your pickleball skills during the “Intro and Intermediate Clinic” at Kernersville Community Recreation Center. Register to take your skills to the next level during the two-day session on Monday, Oct. 14 + Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. — the course costs $50.
Try This
  • Spruce up your dinner with new recipes from Chef Irene who will share her family recipes on Thursdays at Joyner’s starting today, Oct. 10. Learn new menu items weekly from 6 to 9 p.m. — admission is free, but participants can purchase their own food.
Show
  • Grammy-nominated recording artist Joshua Conyers will release a new album “A Miracle in Legacy” with Chelsea Whitaker during a celebration on Saturday, Oct. 19. The free event will take place at Delta Arts Center in collaboration with Piedmont Opera.
Outdoors
Job
  • We’re looking for a Sales Executive to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships for our sister market, CLTtoday. Apply to join.
 
Stat

📝 The report is out
WStoday: Winston-Salem skyline featuring major buildings downtown
There are some things only residents could know. | Photo by @tim_hutch
Winston-Salem’s business chamber is making strides. Let’s take a look at some economic highlights from the third quarter:
  • $803 million in capital investment generated since 2020
  • $6.3 billion in potential investment with 11,000 potential jobs in the pipeline
  • 305 jobs created in 2024
  • Winston-Salem population growth is 4.7% compared to national average of 2.8%
  • 1,320 multifamily properties created over the past year with a 92% occupancy rate, above market historical annual average
  • Nine ribbon cutting celebrations
As the Twin City continues to evolve, demands for multifamily housing will increase over time. When it comes to economic stability, Winston-Salem earned a score of 94 out of 100 based on NBC News data. It’s no wonder the city is among the best places to live in the US.
The Buy
 
Suede Chelsea boots — they’re the perfect fall/winter staple for your closet that offers you comfortable wear with ankle support and a slim silhouette.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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