Can you guess which street these businesses are on? | Photo by WStoday
Celebrate small business this Saturday, Nov. 30. Check out shops and deals City Editor Cambridge + Kellina curated from their favorite small businesses in town. Stick around for some extra suggestions from our followers.
Monograms Etc. | Personalize bedding, clothing, and almost anything else you can think of at this local store. Pro tip: bring the color of a coordinating piece for seamless service.
Camel City Goods Co. | Show your Winston-Salem pride with items like vintage camel shirts and a WS beanie for colder weather. The store offers $10 off $40 and $20 off $75 purchases all weekend — no code required.
Looking for more spots for your shopping spree? Check out these small businesses our followers love:
The Boho Depot | “a refreshing and welcoming shop full of the best and sweetest employees!!” — @jesseraeakin
SE Logo Wear | “they are very attentive to your needs and provide wonderful customer service!!” — @ohmycookies336
Free Flowers Distribution | 3-6 p.m. | Brown and Douglas Neighborhood Center | Bring one non-perishable food item for donation and receive winter flowers as a ‘thank you’ gift.
Christmas Cookie Competition | 5-8 p.m. | Medaloni Cellars, Lewisville | Free | Bring your well-decorated cookie for a chance to win a prize and stay for the Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28
“Wicked” | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 5:30 p.m. + 8:45 p.m. | a/perture Cinema | $9.50+ | Catch a movie about two girls who struggle with their opposing personalities — their friendship is tested as both begin to fulfill their destinies.
Friday, Nov. 29
WrestleCade Weekend 2024 | Friday, Nov. 29 | 12-10 p.m. | Benton Convention Center | $25+ | See wrestling stars from all eras at this three-day, family-friendly convention.
Forsyth Plastic Surgery + The VISTA’s Black Friday/Cyber Weekend Sale
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Score skin-sational deals from Forsyth Plastic Surgery/The VISTA Med Spa during this sale. | Photos provided by Forsyth Plastic Surgery/The VISTA Med Spa
Snag glowing deals at Forsyth Plastic Surgery and The VISTA Med Spa this Black Friday (Nov. 29) through midnight on Cyber Monday (Dec. 2):
Get a free LED light treatment with DiamondGlow or Skintrinsiq facials
Grab 20% off Nu-Cil products for lush lashes + brows, which thin as we age
Snag 20% off Nutrafol for thicker, healthier hair
Save 20% on a month’s supply of Skinade Collagen drinks and get seven days of A&D booster for radiant skin
Mayberry has closed its downtown location The owner says it was due to lack of foot traffic. The sandwich and ice cream joint first opened as a temporary pop-up in 2019. The location on Miller Street will remain open. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Opening
Construction work at Louie and Honey’s Kitchen is coming near an end. The new space is set to open next week and will serve as a pickup area for prepaid orders to alleviate foot traffic in the dining room.
Talk
Hear American novelist and two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward discuss ways to cultivate communities of character Thursday, Dec. 5 as part of the Face to Face Speaker Forum. The event is free to attend at Wait Chapel at 6 p.m. — seating is first come, first served.
Eat
We’ll take another serving of mashed potatoes. That’s the side dish that reigns supreme in North Carolina, according to Google search trends. Find some other great local eats around the Twin City.
Feel Good
Forsyth County volunteers harvested 597 lbs of produce to feed local children and families struggling with food insecurity. NC Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center partnered with H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem to distribute food items like blueberries, green beans, and cucumbers.
Travel
79.9 million. That’s how many people AAA projects will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year. If you’re one of the nearly 6 million plane travelers this season, don’t forget to check out our guide to Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Finance
Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (Yes, it sounds peppermint-mocha nuts. But it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best.*
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A really good pickleball paddle — it’s rated 4.8 stars and is 62% off for early Black Friday. Notable features include: a larger sweet spot on the paddle + a handle with sweat-wicking ventilation for an anti-slip grip.
Our city is growing. Have you checked out these four new businesses coming soon? Check out our ultimate guide to stay on top of upcoming developments in the Twin City.
