We’re starting to feel that chill in the air in Winston-Salem — especially as those morning + evening temps dip into the 50s and 40s. According to The Weather Channel, a comfortable 60° is considered “sweater weather” by North Carolinians.
Although our temps are fairly warm during the day right now, we know it’s only a matter of time before sweater weather is here more consistently. Whether this puts you in the mood for cozy, local activities or an autumn date, you’ll need a good sweater to keep you warm.
Of course, we recommend shopping small + local for your sweaters or — if you’re up for the challenge — buy yarn and make your own masterpiece.
Now, let’s shop to it:
Rebecca & Co. of Winston-Salem | Once you find the perfect sweater, you’ll want to find accessories to match — it’s fashion science.
Wood & Thread Boutique | This shop has the cute + cozy vibes down to a T(shirt) — explore new fall arrivals.
Evelyn Rose Boutique | Find fun + flirty pieces, including sweaters + sweater vests.
Style Encore | Sweater, jackets, hoodies — this store understands the assignment.
Off the Rack | You’ll likely find trendier fashions here — and yes, you can pull that look off.
Fearless Fibers | This Clemmons shop’s yarn selection is on point.
Knitters Corner | Drive to this crafty shop in King to find yarn, knitting, and crocheting supplies.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership Annual Meeting | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 8 a.m. | Salem Ballroom, Benton Convention Center | Free | Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, hear what’s ahead downtown, and celebrate winners of the Downtown Excellence Awards.
Air Plants and Beyond: Growing Bromeliads | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 12:30 p.m. | Reynolda House Auditorium| $5 | Find out how to acquire and grow plants that are well-suited for the indoors.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
A Foot On Both Logs In The River: Artists as Writers and Curators | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University | Free | Join three multidisciplinary art workers to discuss how they navigate the current creative and economic demands on artists.
Thursday, Oct. 24
2024 Girls Rising EXPO: Author Zaila Avant-garde | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Parkland High School | Free, RSVP | Help LEAD Girls of NC kick off their sixth annual expo with a discussion with the author of “It’s Not Bragging If It’s True: How to Be Awesome at Life.”
The Vampyre’s Ball: The Garden of Earthly Delights | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall | $30 | Dress in your finest attire and embrace your inner vampire at this murder mystery and immersive theater event.
Two (big) reasons to apply to UNC Asheville this week
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Financial aid, scholarships, and programs like these help make a quality education affordable.|Photo provided by UNC Asheville
Looking for a top-rated university that not only paves the way to a successful career, but also provides a well-rounded liberal arts and sciences education and nationally recognized faculty?
We’ve got two reasons this is the week to consider completing your education at UNC Asheville.
🏫 Access Asheville upped to $90,000
Breaking news: Access Asheville upped its qualifying annual income to $90,000. The university’s financial aid program guarantees fully covered tuition and fees for North Carolina residents whose annual family income is $90,000 or less (previously $80,000) — making a high-quality education more accessible to more than half of NC families and residents.
🧑💻 It’s Free Application Week
ICYMI, this week is College Application Week (aka Free Application Week). From Monday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 27, UNC Asheville is among the participating NC colleges that are waiving their application fees — yes, that means you can apply for free when applying through the CFNC portal.
According to NC’s Division of Employment Security, 12 more counties are now approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, including Forsyth County. Locals who are unable to work as a direct result of the disaster have until Dec. 9 to file an application.
Number
$350,000. That’s how much Forsyth County will receive in funding to improve infrastructure and create more jobs. The grant will go towards Foster-Caviness’ new building renovations on Lowery Street — a project expected to add 58 jobs.
Legacy
RIP, coach. Winston-Salem State University coaching legend Stenson Conley has died. Conley — a 1977 WSSU grad — led the women’s basketball team, track and field, and cross country. He was the all-time winningest coach for the women’s basketball program, with 128 wins in his 12 seasons from 1981 to 1994. (WSSU News)
Arts
The Winston-Salem Symphony is preparing for “Expansive Soundscapes,” a concert experience coming to the RJ Reynolds Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 16 + Sunday, Nov. 17. Expect soulful melodies from feature guest artists like cellist Sterling Elliott and soprano Jodi Burns — tickets cost $29+.
Plan Ahead
Sayso Coffee will host its annual Sayso and Friends Winter Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop is looking for local vendors to join in on the fun — applications are due by Friday, Oct. 25, and selected vendors will be notified by Friday, Nov. 1.
Cause
The Twin City Santa toy drive and semi-formal supporting The Salvation Army will return to The Millennium Center on Friday, Dec. 6 with entertainment, food, and fun. Over the years, the event has provided 48,000+ toys to Forsyth County kids. Get your tickets or volunteer in exchange for waived admission.
Tech
Scammers’ tactics are increasingly sophisticated — OmniWatch offers a groundbreaking layer of identity protection (think: 24/7 monitoring, full-scale identity restoration, and up to $25,000 in scam insurance).*
Eat
Eat
💭 Food for thought
Anyone else miss the pasta at Paul’s?|Photo via WStoday
We have some amazing restaurants in our city, and we love highlighting new culinary gems at WStoday. But there have also been so many great, local restaurants that have closed over the years (Mary’s Gourmet Diner, we miss you) — and sometimes, we get a little hankering for a meal from a place that no longer exists. Sigh.
This got us thinking about the local restaurants from yesteryear that make our readers feel that same nostalgia — the spots that would be your go-to choices for dining out if they were still around.
Personally, if we had a time machine, we’d head straight to Paul’s Fine Italian Dining on Robinhood Road for the rigatoni alla vodka and never look back.
OK, your turn. Which Winston-Salem restaurant or meal would you give anything to eat one more time? Let us know and we may feature you in an upcoming newsletter.
Hi, Winston-Salem. My name is Monica, I’m a national editor with 6AM city, happily working with Kellina + Cambridge this week. I know it’s only Monday, but maybe it’s a good day to grab a mocktail or cocktail after work? The Twin City has plenty of places to do just that — cheers to a great week.
