The Depot Street Renaissance mural located along the Long Branch Trail depicts paintings of prominent Black Winstonians. | Photo by WStoday
These Black Winstonians have made impactful contributions in our city and beyond, plus how you can learn more about Winston-Salem’s historical cultural sites.
George H. Black
You can see the work of this famous brickmaker in some of Winston-Salem’s finest houses, churches, banks, businesses, hospitals, and across the Southeast.
Buster Greene
He served as the president of the Safe Bus Company, the largest Black-owned and operated transportation business in the world in the 1920s. (Fun fact: the city purchased assets of the company and used it to help build our current transit system.)
Victor Green
The author of the “Green Book” made history by creating an annual guidebook that helped Black roadtrippers to travel with ease between the North and South during Jim Crow.
Maya Angelou
The famous poet, author, and civil rights activist was a professor at Wake Forest University and lived at 3240 Valley Rd. where she would often host her grad students for dinners.
“Young, Gifted, and Black” | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hanes Art Gallery | Free | The exhibit highlights artists of African descent whose work explores identity, politics and art history until Wednesday, March 26.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Tie Dye Tuesday | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Generations Center | $25 | Choose from either two bandanas or a t-shirt and explore different techniques to create your tie-dye item.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Money Smart: Savings | 1-2 p.m. | Carver School Road Branch Library | Free | Discover smart tips to save, budget, and grow your money to take charge of your financial future.
Thursday, Feb. 20
New to Winston Mixer | 6 p.m. | East of Texas | Free | New to the Twin City? Attend the first event of the season with a “speed friending game,” plus enjoy free beer and a salsa bar.
Friday, Feb. 21
Live Music featuring Matt Sickels & Austin Simmons | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Remedy Cafe & Bar | Cost of purchase | Hear the guitarist and singer duo perform original and cover songs while sipping on handcrafted cocktails + small appetizers.
Plan for a detour if your daily commute is on Buena Vista Road. Crews will close parts of the street between Stratford and Reynolda roads for utility line clearance work between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. today, Feb. 17 and tomorrow Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Civic
Phase two of Long Branch Trail is underway. Share your feedback with city officials on what you’d like to see along the pathway on Wednesday, March 5 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. Drop by between 5 and 7 p.m. during the community input meeting.
Mansion Monday
You’ll never want to leave this place. Step into this royal 1.28 acre home that features amenities like a butler’s pantry, a wine bar, a saltwater pool with a waterfall, and a hot tub. The luxury property is inspired by French and Italian architectural influences.
Announced
Hanesbrands CEO Steve Bratspies announced his resignation from his role prompting the Winston-Salem based company to start the search for a new replacement. Bratspies will stay on through the end of the year or until a successor takes over the role. (Triad Business Journal)
Try This
Level up in your craft during the 12-week workshop series, “The Artist’s Way” designed to help artists identify and remove blocks to their creativity. Get a free preview today from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Art SHAC — email Tim Binkley to register.
Environment
Piedmont Environmental Alliance is getting ready for its next Green Home Tour and you can help by nominating a sustainable home. This includes native landscaping, solar power, composting, rain barrels, or geothermal elements — nominate a home to be featured.
Health
Did you know? Many people don’t realize they’re at risk for heart disease until they experience symptoms like shortness of breath or chest discomfort. Novant Health is here to help. Take the five-minute heart health quiz to understand your risk.*
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$0. That’s how much it costs to post your first job listing on our community job board. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain — you’ll discover talented local candidates. Try it now.
The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for this year, which recognizes top food talent in the US. Although no Winston-Salem restaurants were listed, we would love to know which eatery/restaurateur you would nominate for this prestigious award? Give us the scoop.
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Last week, we asked “how often do you access the highway in and around Winston-Salem?” Here’s what you said:
Sometimes — 47%
Everyday — 41%
Rarely — 10%
Never — 2%
When we asked what highway/road they’d like to see improve — here’s what some of you said:
“Silas Creek Parkway — either eliminate exits or install new stoplights.” — J Gino “Salem parkway entrance ramp at Knollwood Street” — Tom C. “40/52 interchange and 421/52 interchange” — Melanie G. “Replace as many stoplights as possible with roundabouts.” Rich H. “Beltway to Clemmons” — Andre V.
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