Step inside a different era at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel. | Photo by @tim_hutch
After a century, this landscape design is still prevalent in the Twin City.
The influential style was introduced in 1925 at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, and it quickly spread around the world — including Winston-Salem.
The signature style includes bold geometric shapes, luxurious materials with an aesthetic design. After all, we are the City of Arts and Innovation. Here are some of our favorite Art Deco style in the Twin City.
RJ Reynolds Building
If you notice similarities between this iconic building and the Empire State Building in NY, you’re not making things up. Architects Shreve and Lamb created this design in Winston-Salem before replicating it in the Big Apple.
Nissen Building
The Neo-Classical design features decorative elements similar to classical temples. Its proportionally rectangular shape balances both modern and Art Deco style.
Monday Night BrewGrass Jam! | 6 p.m. | The Brewer’s Kettle, Kernersville | Cost of purchase | Bring your instruments and join in the musical ensemble — don’t miss out on special discounts.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Gardening for Everyone | 10-11:30 a.m. | Paddison Memorial Branch Library, Kernersville | Free, RSVP | Learn best practices for managing a garden from start to finish — including how to maintain a healthy soil and dealing with pests organically.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Multigenerational Taekwon-Do | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Miller Park Community Center | $65 | The class meets weekly — you’ll learn the fundamentals of the martial art discipline like kicks, spins, and balance.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Lunch and Learn Series: “From Africa to America” | 12 p.m. | The Enterprise Conference and Event Center | Free | Hear African studies consultant Dr. Debra B. share about sites of memories within the African diaspora.
Friday, Feb. 14
Galentine’s + Valentine’s Day | 3 p.m. | Dram & Draught | Cost of purchase | Gather up your pals or your Valentine and try new espresso martini flights, sparkling wines, and whiskey flights.
You may have noticed a few extra dollars added to your mortgage this year. That’s because property taxes within Forsyth County have increased between 55% and 57% on average. This is partially due to the growth of the city, and a high market demand for homes. (WXII 12 News)
Closing
After six years of serving the community, Wildlight Wellness will shut its doors Sunday, March 30. The owners will launch a virtual space offering wellness services — in the meantime, check out the class schedule.
Edu
Celebrate Brunson Elementary’s groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Hear from city and school officials about the future of the school at 1201 N. Patterson Ave. The ceremony will take place at the Ivy Avenue entrance which is adjacent to the Samaritan Ministries parking.
Try This
Put out the lights, turn up the volume. If that’s your vibe, you better grab your ticket to Night Moods Vol. VIII at the Hanes House on Saturday, March 1. The nocturnal concert series explores electronic music with captivating sounds and visuals — tickets start at $10.
Mansion Monday
We’re seeing green. We want to host a party in this artsy mansion that has been featured in Architectural Digest. Just look at that skylight.
Eat
We love the ease of this homemade chili — it’s hearty, comforting, and an almost guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Pro tip: You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey to make the meal a bit healthier. Snag the recipe.*
High-quality jewelry from Mejuri. Whether you prefer the elegance of pearls, the classic beauty of gold, or the brilliance of diamonds — all of Mejuri’s collections are crafted with responsibly sourced materials that are as beautiful as they are durable. Psst — they’re the perfect self-gift for Valentine’s Day. Shop now.
Have you checked out the The Magnolia Shoebox Lunch N Learn & Traveling While Black Immersive Experience at the Winston-Salem Union Station? I got a tour of the renovated space and learned about the traveling exhibit which was very educational. I highly recommend getting your ticket or booking a group tour for this experience.
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