What sunshine in a cocktail glass looks like. | Photo courtesy of @tatescraftcocktails
Spring is in full bloom. With temperatures rising, you may need to stay hydrated with a drink or two this season. Here are 10 seasonal drinks to try this spring.
Dough Joe’s | Try the barista’s favorite, Earl Grey matcha for a sweet and subtle taste you could drink it all day.
Tate’s Craft Cocktails | The Last Port of Call combines vodka, rooibos tea, port wine, lime, and pistachio.
The Trophy Room | Ask for the Pink Panther which combines vodka, lemon, raspberry, and egg white. This bartender’s favorite has a bright, fruity, tarte taste with a creamy finish.
The Struggle Bus | The Fruity Pebbles Struggleccino combines strawberries, a burst of wildberry flavor, and a colorful crunch of real Fruity Pebbles.
easytalk | Let the bartender surprise you with a house-made cocktail from the ever-changing menu. Pro tip:register to take a class and learn to make those drinks yourself to impress your friends at your next gathering.
St. Patrick’s Day Bash | 4-9 p.m. | Brouwerij Dubois | Cost of purchase | Enjoy the festive beers you crave + a special menu by Food Freaks, and listen to live music by the Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs.
Tuesday, March 18
Special Trivia Night: John Legend | 7 p.m. | Radar Brewing Co. | Free | Brush up on your knowledge for a chance to walk away with tickets to see John Legend during the final Face to Face Speaker Forum of the year.
Wednesday, March 19
Live Music with Allyn Raney | 5-8 p.m. | The Bookhouse | Cost of purchase | Unwind and relax while listening to the soothing sounds of the local artist + enjoy $5 glasses of wine from the “Wine Down” menu.
Thursday, March 20
An Evening in Red | 7 p.m. | Sir Winston Restaurant & Wine Loft | $93 | Experience an upscale evening with a unique beef-inspired menu and an optional wine pairing.
Friday, March 21
Carolina Thunderbirds vs. Columbus River Dragons | Friday, March 21-Saturday, March 22 | Times vary | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | $16+ | Cheer on the Thunderbirds as they take on their opponent at home.
Expect a delay on your commute if you’re driving on Hawthorne Road. Workers will narrow the lane while replacing the concrete structure under the road daily from First Street to Beach Street through Friday, March 21. Crews will be in place to redirect traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wellness
Get your heart pumping during Exercise-A-Thon at YWCA, Winston-Salem. Bring a canned or dry food donation to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank NWNC and try out sample classes + tour the facility Friday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Edu
Forsyth Tech will celebrate the opening of its newly renovated Strickland Building South Wing tomorrow, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. See what else to expect from the campus redesign project.
Concert
Award-winning band Old Crow Medicine Show is coming to Winston-Salem for its Circle The Wagon Tour. The Nashville band will perform during Summerlark 2025 Saturday, May 10 at Bailey Park. Get your ticket for the fundraiser supporting cancer patients.
Mansion Monday
This single-family luxury home sits on nearly three acres of land, nestled in a peaceful and secluded atmosphere of Clemmons. The 5-bed, 5 bath property is a perfect mix of modern luxury + cabin style. The indoor pool will make you never want to leave the house.
Giveaway
This piece of memorabilia could soon become yours. Visit Winston-Salem is giving away five Clash pole banners to five lucky winners. Follow @visitwinstonsalem and @ourwstoday + tag a friend in the comment section to be entered for the giveaway. We’ll announce the giveaway in an upcoming newsletter.
Finance
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If you’re like us, you’re preparing to dust off your grills for another season of delicious outdoor cooking. Need inspo? These grilled marinated shrimp and salmon with avocado bruschetta recipeshave us fired up.*
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The Buy
The Buy
Really cute palazzo pants on sale at Nordstrom Rack. The lightweight, flowy pants can be dressed up or down for spring events and come in fun prints.
If you didn’t know, I’m a huge country pop music fan and I definitely screamed with joy when I saw that Hunter Hayes and Rodney Atkins will perform at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Friday, May 23. Tickets to the concert are on sale.
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