10 Black Winstonians who made history | The Twin City has been home to a number of history-making Black locals, like Buster Greene, president of the largest Black-owned and operated transportation business in the world in the 1920s.
History of snow in Winston-Salem | We’ve experienced more snow than usual this winter, but have you heard of the city’s record-breaking snow storm of 1927?
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How many nonstop domestic flights are now available at Piedmont Triad International Airport?
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Red Umber | 7-10 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall | Cost of purchase | Enjoy an evening listening to smooth jazz from one of the best jazz quartets in Winston.
Saturday, Feb. 22
90’s Karaoke Sip and Paint Trivia| 3-7 p.m. | Creative space WSNC | $34 | Sip on drinks while painting and jamming to music from the 90s.
Angelo’s Artisan Market | 12-5 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Listen to live music, grab a bite from food trucks, and shop from artists and makers.
Cash Bash 2025! | 8 p.m. | Ramkat, Gas Hill Drinking Room | $19+ | This annual Johnny Cash birthday celebration will feature host “the bo-stevens” with special guests Matt Pless + Chloe and the Country Crawdads.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Sunday Lunch | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chad’s Chai | Cost of purchase | Grab some lunch from The Southern Wok food truck at the teahouse.
Between the Covers Silent Book Club | 3-5 p.m. | Footnote Coffee & Cocktails | Cost of purchase | No desire to chat? No problem. Meet up with like-minded individuals for a silent group reading session.
Connecting with an aesthetician for a personalized beauty consult. They were able to recommend specific skin care products for our needs, and explain some of the newer noninvasive options like laser resurfacing and microneedling.
Psst… joining Transformation 2025 also means perks like product discounts + more.
Piedmont Triad International Airport is bringing in a new airline — Breeze Airways. The new airline comes with two new daily nonstop services to Hartford, CT and Orlando, FL. One-way tickets start at $39 to Orlando and $49 to Hartford.
Closing
After ~30 years in business, Ichiban Japanese Restaurant will close on Friday, Feb. 28. The restaurant is one of Thruway Shopping Center’s oldest tenants + has been one of the longest-running Japanese restaurants in the city. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Edu
The first set of proposed new attendance zones for the WS/FCS system will be available for community review on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The first community meeting to discuss proposed changes will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at M3 Innovation Center (620 Coliseum Dr.). (Winston-Salem Journal)
State
267. That’s how many gallons of maple syrup were produced by the state of North Carolina in 2022. Maybe that’s why Winston-Salem’s brunch scene is so good. (Brilliantmaps.com)
Pet
French Bulldogs are the most popular breed of dog in America, according to Visual Capitalist. Whether you’re a Frenchie fan or a Labrador lover, the Forsyth Humane Society has plenty of adoptable pets worth your affection — including Honey Bun, a 10-year-old relaxed cutie that loves snuggles.
Gather the book club crew and hit the road — Read Freely Fest is headed to Columbia from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30. Enjoy talks with bestselling authors, interactive panels, and the chance to meet fellow literature lovers at Richland Library’s main location. Plan your bookish escape.*
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Choose from a variety of margarita flavors at The Porch, from strawberry habanero to blood orange. | Photo via @theporchws
Winston-Salem may look more like a Winter Wonderland than a Margaritaville right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate one of our favorite days of the year.
National Margarita Day is tomorrow, so we’re sharing some of our favorite spots for a round on the rocks.
Luna Playa, 2021 Griffith Rd., Ste. 100 | Choose from the classic, top shelf, frozen, cadillac, or spicy margarita options to pair with an order of tacos.
Tulum Bar & Grill, 411 N. Cherry St. | Keep it classic with a lime margarita, or try something new and grab a fruitier option — we recommend trying the mangonada margarita, a frozen mango variety.
easytalk, 905 S. Broad St., Ste. 105 | easytalk’s seasonal cocktail menu is constantly changing, but the local bar always has a classic margarita on the list. Bonus: This spot’s NA options are also delicious.
The Porch, 840 Mill Works St. | Grab the famous Porch margarita — available in various sizes + flavors — or opt for a margarita flight.
Babbel’s expert-designed foreign language lessons, on sale for 60% off for President’s Day. Babbel’s 10-minute daily lessons focus on real-world phrases, practical conversation skills, and cultural tips, so on your next trip abroad, you’ll do more than just point at menus.Shop the limited-time sale and make travel easier, more fun, and way more immersive.*
There’s something about curling up in a cozy chair and watching the snow fall that I just love. Do you have photos of your sledding adventure, frost-laden coffee walk, or snow angels? Send ‘em our way for a chance to be featured.
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