Add a pop of colors to your wardrobe this spring season. | Photo by WStoday
Hey, Winstonians. City Editor Kellina here. As a fashion lover, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to highlight one of my favorite local boutiques in Winston-Salem. In honor of Small Business Week, I took part in a guided shopping experience at Wood & Thread Boutique on Brookstown Avenue. Boutique owner Theresa Burton gave me a few of her favorite spring dresses to try on.
Whether you’re a wedding guest or vacationing at a resort, these spring dresses will make you stand out from the crowd.
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You can also find accessories like journals, candles, and jewelry to pair with your outfit. The boutique will host a Mother’s Day pop-up Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grab your friends, your mom, or come solo to make your own flower bouquet from Belvedere Blooms. Psstt... maybe you can grab one of those pieces and make it yours.
Open Mic Comedy Night | 7-9:30 p.m. | The Brewer’s Kettle Kernersville | Cost of purchase | Enjoy an evening of laughter while supporting new headliners of local comedians — food trucks will be on site.
Thursday, May 8
Bloom & Boutique: Mother’s Day Edition | 4-6 p.m. | Lovewell Boutique | $15 | Build your own bouquet at the flower bar while listening to live acoustic guitar sounds, and shop the latest collections.
Friday, May 9
Pewter Spoon Workshop | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Single Brothers’ Workshop | $100 | Finish your own pewter spoon using traditional 18th-century tools and techniques as you learn the historic craft of Old Salem’s metalworkers.
Saturday, May 10
BNeighborhood Yard Sale | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Brookberry Farm | Cost of purchase | Over 50 homes will sell furniture, adult and children’s clothing, toys, home goods, books, and more — just look for the balloons tied to mailboxes for participating houses.
Second Saturday: Family Art Activities | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem | Donations accepted | Bring the kids to partake in hands-on art activities as they learn to make their own kinetic and mobile sculptures.
$6.1 million. That’s how much the Meadowbrook Mall Court property in Clemmons was sold for. JTM Capital Partners, who bought the Village Square, also own the Winston Tower, which is now the Truliant building downtown. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Closing
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee Shop is preparing to close its doors. After three years of operating in downtown Winston-Salem, the owners said challenges locally and systemically led to the closing. The last day of operation will be Tuesday, May 27. (WXII 12 News)
Try This
Want to be part of a live recorded interview and performance series? Take part in the action during Soul Sessions with Lillie Syracuse, Saturday, May 10 at 3 p.m. Email lilliessyracuse@gmail.com to RSVP — spots are limited.
Edu
Winston-Salem State University sent 11 students, its largest cohort yet, to pursue advanced degrees in mathematics and statistical sciences for the first time in its history. This accomplishment aims to ensure that STEM fields benefit from a broader range of thinkers. That’s not all — check out their latest ranking.
Listen
Hear this out. The city of Winston-Salem launched a podcast this week. “First and Main,” which you can listen to online or on your favorite podcasting platform, will talk about people and programs that serve locals. Check out what this week’s episode is about.
Health
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings today, May 7, at 4618 Country Club Rd. clinic from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Patients will receive a spot check or a thorough screening — no insurance or appointment required.
Announced
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I had a lovely time checking out spring outfits at Wood & Thread Boutique and chatting about all things fashion with the owner. It reminded me of the time my mother owned a boutique in Cameroon. (Spoiler: That’s who I got my love of fashion from.)
An honorable mention is this Getaway Dress I found in the store, which would be perfect for a casual day at the office.
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