The house’s route included traveling portions of Trade, Liberty, and West 5th streets. | Photo courtesy of the Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection via Digital Forsyth
Get a side of history when you dine at Bernardin’s. The upscale restaurant is located in the oldest home in the former town of Winston. We’re dishing on the unique story of the Zevely House.
When Van Neman Zevely built the house in 1815, it was in the woods outside of Winston, but railroad expansion and the growing tobacco industry extended town boundaries. The house ended up along Old Town Road — which eventually became Oak Street — north of West 7th Street.
More than a century later, the house was in danger of falling into disrepair, so two couples decided to save the house. In September 1974, the building was loaded onto steel beams and moved to a half-acre lot on the corner of 4th and Summit streets, where it still sits today. It took seven hours and several tight squeezes to complete the journey through downtown streets.
The home became The Zevely House Restaurant in 1975 after undergoing renovations. It reopened as Bernardin’s in 2010.
What decision did Zevely make while building the home that saved it from ruin more than a century later?
A. Making the home two stories instead of one B. Framing the home in brick and making walls 18 inches thick C. Putting chimneys on either side of the home D. Making the facade slightly asymmetrical
Book Club: “Headshot” by Rita Bullwinkel | 6 p.m. | NCMA Winston-Salem | Donations accepted | Join the first discussion of the year to talk about the prizewinning author’s story of eight teenage girl boxers who compete for a title.
Friday, Jan. 17
Groove Lab Presents: Techno Takeover | 9:30 p.m. | Euphoria | $15 | Feel the music from experienced DJs like Marteka Fair, Monavent, BRI, TNZNT and Nightshroud — must be 21+.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Walking With Community | 1-3 p.m. | Reynolda Village | Free | Meet with other walkers and stroll the trails while enjoying friendly discussion.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Spiritual Show and Tell: The Devotion Experiment | 4 p.m. | Wildlight Wellness Collective | $20 | Daniel Colombo Verní will share how his upbringing in Venezuela and military service fostered a unique perspective on devotion.
Monday, Jan. 20
Tonality Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University | $5+ | The 2024 Grammy-winning vocal ensemble that uses choral music to stimulate community conversations will present their “America Will Be” program.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Ardmore Book Swap | 5 p.m. | Miller Park Recreation Center | Free | Bring your beloved favorites to exchange with others so you can share your recent reads and discover new stories.
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Did you know? There’s a groundbreaking new treatment for your heart’s “forgotten valve.”
Novant Health is making waves in the Triad with an innovative procedure for tricuspid valve (read: one of the heart’s four critical valves) regurgitation, offering patients life-changing solutions.
The snow has delayed recycling pick-up by one day this week. If your normal collection day is this Friday, Jan. 17, make sure your cart is out for crews on Saturday morning.
Health
Visitor restrictions are in place at Novant Health and Atrium Health Wake Forest hospitals because of the rise in respiratory illnesses. Under the policy, children aged 12 and under are not permitted to visit facilities and visitors are asked to wear masks in waiting rooms and around patients. (ABC 45 News)
Biz
An interior design firm based in High Point is making the move to Winston-Salem. Apollo Designs purchased a 149,000-sqft warehouse and manufacturing plant near Smith Reynolds Airport for $1 million. (Triad Business Journal)
Eat
A Twin City entrepreneur is expanding business beyond city limits. Adam Andrews has opened Mercantile Chophouse on East Dalton Street in King, ~30 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem. The upscale steakhouse has a full bar and serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Closed
You might need to find another route into Tanglewood Park today, Jan. 15 and tomorrow, Jan. 16. Crews are in the process of taking down the displays for the Festival of Lights, so the main entrance may be closed. Staff will be in place to help you navigate around the park.
Cause
Go freezin’ for a reason at UNC School of the Arts this morning, Jan. 15. The university and Winston-Salem Police Department are hosting a Polar Plunge fundraiser for NC Special Olympics. Registration opens at 10 a.m. and participants who raise or pay $50 will take the plunge on campus at 10:30 a.m. (YES! Weekly)
Number
$25,000. That’s how much the Winston-Salem Open will donate to the local community from last year’s men’s tennis tournament. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will get $20,000 for middle school athletics programs + local tennis associations will receive $5,000. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Edu
A former Principal of the Year in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is trading hallways for high waves. Brad Royal has been at Reagan High School in Pfafftown since 2016. He plans to retire in June and move to Oak Island with his wife. (Winston-Salem Journal)
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Bananagrams. The award-winning family game is travel-friendly + perfect for all ages. Bonus: Add a little chaos to family game night when you try the party edition features 14 new tiles with challenges and hijinks.
The covered patio at Bernardin’s is heated, meaning you can dine outside year-round. Check out these other spots with heated patios if you’re craving a meal outdoors during chilly weather.
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