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Songwriter’s Workshop | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hanes Hosiery Community Center | Free | Enjoy a cup of coffee while workshopping tunes you’ve had in your head with other budding musicians.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Lessons and Carols | 5-6:30 p.m. | 904 Academy St. | Free | All are welcome to an outdoor Christmas Eve service with fire pits, warm drinks, and community in West Salem.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
“Nosferatu” | Times vary | a/perture Cinema | $9.50+ | Be the first to see the remake of the Gothic tale of a vampire infatuated with a haunted young woman.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Winter Wonder | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $30+, RSVP | Painters aged 14+ can choose their canvas size and learn to paint their own serene winter scene.
Friday, Dec. 27
“Dark Side of the Dead” | 8 p.m. | The Ramkat | $20+ | Cosmic Charlie begins their two-night event featuring music from the Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Eric Gales with Marvelous Funkshun Live | Saturday, Dec. 28-Sunday, Dec. 29 | 7 p.m. | Millennium Center | $36 | The blues musician known for his guitar skills is teaming up with the local fusion rock band for for two legendary nights of grooving.
Sunday, Dec. 29
Manifest Your 2025: Vision Board Workshop | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Wildlight Wellness Collective | $10 | Craft what you envision for the year ahead through a guided visualization — supplies included.
Vegan BBQ | 1-4 p.m. | Radar Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Choose from a variety of comfort foods like fried chicken, cajun corn, battered Beyond burgers, and Jambalaya — nut-free + gluten-free options are available.
Good news. Thanks to community support, a/perture Cinema will remain open in 2025. This comes after the theater nonprofit announced it was at risk of closing in September. Way to set the stage, Winstonians.
Biz
Want to start your own business in the new year?Apply to Center for Creative Economy’s Pathways program to take part in a free six-week entrepreneurial success training. Two successful applicants will receive $500 to help with business startup costs — the deadline to apply is Tuesday, Jan. 7.
List
If you’re looking for ways to ring in New Year’s, check out these nine events for you to start 2025 on the right foot.
Trending
Meet Gerry, the famous taxidermygiraffe living inside this home for sale in Greensboro. The house on Kinglet Drive took over the internet after being listed on Zillow. Sources say the last owner brought the giraffe from Africa and Gerry has been part of the family ever since. (WFMY News 2)
Cause
There’s still time to help Samaritan Ministries reach its goal before the end of the year. So far, Penny Campaign has raised over $69,000. When you give, your donation will be doubled and will help the team care for the most vulnerable. Text “penny” to 50155 or make a gift online.
Job
Creatives, get your dream job in 2025: Bring your writing passion + marketing agency experience to 6AM City as a Branded Copywriter. Work remotely, craft impactful campaigns for clients, and collaborate with a passionate team shaping new local media. Flexible work-life balance and creative opportunities await. Apply now.
Number
$1.14 trillion. That’s the staggering number that consumer credit card debt reached in 2024, highlighting a widespread financial struggle. If your debt exceeds $10,000, Freedom Debt Relief could help with a personalized debt settlement plan + creditor negotiations — all with one low monthly payment.*
Trending
Did you know that Amazon offers limited-edition wardrobe collections? Sign up to receive text notifications from The Drop + you’ll be the first to know about styles that are made-to-order just for you.*
The Buy
The Buy
A beanie bottle stopper — because it’s only fair that your unfinished bottle of wine gets to sport a winter look this season, too.