Imagine a small, intimate movie night under the sky. | Photo by Brooklynn Shayne Photography via WS Picnic Ladies
Just like Jon Bon Jovi, we’re halfway there. Woah.
At 12 p.m. tomorrow, July 3, we’ll be at the exact midpoint between the start and end of 2025. And that got us thinking: How can we make the second 182.5 days better than the first?
Make friends | Whether you’re a born and bred Winstonian or a transplant, these social activities might soon become your new favorites, from language classes to pickleball clubs — we’ve got you covered.
Get active | Grab your sneakers and join a local run club — you might get some new friends on Strava and up your competition. Retired locals can also join these wellness activities.
Explore your city | Last but certainly not least, we love finding a new spot around town to refresh our routine + add some variation to our weekends. Luckily for you, our Restaurant Roundup is updated monthly with the buzziest new eateries in Winston-Salem.
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Open Jam | 7 p.m. | D.O.S.E. Artist Collective | Free | Bring your instruments and share your creativity with fellow musicians and artists.
Thursday, July 3
Music Bingo & Karaoke | 7-11 p.m. | Bodine’s Bar, Clemmons | Cost of purchase | Start with music bingo during the first hour, followed by Music Mania karaoke dance party + enjoy drink specials.
Dash are Home | July 1-3 | 6:30 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $10+ | Celebrate Independence Day Week with the WS Dash: Home for 3 days of fun Tuesday, July 1 through Thursday, July 3.*
Friday, July 4
Salem Band Stars & Stripes Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Salem Square, Old Salem | Free | The performance honors veterans in our community with marches, big bands, and sing-alongs featuring Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, American Salute + 76 Trombones.
Bolt, White and Blue Stadium Party, presented by Blaze HCEP | 6-10 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $10 | Look forward to live music, carnival-style games, on-field batting practice, face painting, and a dazzling end-of-night fireworks show at this family-friendly celebration. No baseball game, just fun.*
Saturday, July 5
Boot Scootin': Line Dancing & Zydeco | 12-1 p.m. | The Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center | $21 | Come kick up your heels and learn the hottest line dances during the two-step class.
Sunday, July 6
Floral 4th of July Candle-Making Workshop | 2-4 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing & Coffee Bar | $49 | Celebrate the season with creativity, color, and craft beer. Each participant will make two 8-oz soy candles during the guided experience.
In the ever-evolving field of orthopedics, innovation is key to exceptional care. | Photo provided by OrthoCarolina
When it comes to orthopedic care, research isn’t optional — it’s essential. That’s why OrthoCarolina doesn’t just follow the latest breakthroughs. They create them.
Through the OrthoCarolina Research Institute (OCRI) — an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit — OrthoCarolina is advancing orthopedic care by challenging the status quo, pioneering new inventions, and innovating ways to improve outcomes for patients in their community.
Here’s what sets OrthoCarolina apart:
The same physicians providing care are the ones conducting the research behind it.
Patients benefit from care that’s rooted in ongoing innovation and evidence.
OrthoCarolina is the region’s trusted, local leader in orthopedic research.
Orthopedic research drives better care, and OrthoCarolina is leading the way. Want to see how?
Say Namaste to the newest wellness spot located on North Trade Street downtown. The Winston-Salem Wellness Collective took over Wildlight Wellness Collective’s studio space, which closed earlier this year. The new spot focuses on yoga, meditation, and wellness practices. Patrons might see some familiar instructor faces. (Triad Business Journal)
Civic
You might notice a few extra dollars added to your water bill starting this month. That’s because the city approved a $2.81 increase per month in water and sewer rates for the average household. City officials say the change aims to help offset personnel expenses and the escalated costs of operational maintenance.
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Curious about the traffic change coming to Liberty and Main streets or the Salem Multi-Use Path downtown? The director of transportation with the City of Winston-Salem, Jeff Fansler, tells us why the changes are happening and what we can expect on the First and Main podcast.
Real Estate
New home constructions are underway in Brookberry Farm. Family-owned investment company, Quality Oil, plans to plant 204 single-family and townhome units on ~89 acres of land in the neighborhood. The Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Planning Board will hold a public hearing for the project on Thursday, July 10 at 4:30 p.m. (Triad Business Journal)
Regional
NC employees earning less than $75,000 a year will no longer be under non-compete law, thanks to the Workforce Freedom and Protection Act. The new state law prohibits any agreements that restrict the employer’s right to work for another company in the region. Discover new laws that go into effect this month. (WXII 12 News)
Announced
Mexican restaurant Mi Pueblo will transition to a new concept. The spot will operate under a new name, Ma’Luz Mexican Grill, with new signage and menu items are set to debut Jan. 1, 2026. These changes will apply to the locations on Stratford Road in Winston-Salem and Lewisville-Clemmons Road in Clemmons.
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The little art gallery is located on Broad Street near the corner of Sprague Street in Winston-Salem | Photo by @freelittleartgallerywsnc
Sharing is caring, and what better way to spread joy than donating a tiny piece of art for others to enjoy? Spot these recent additions at the Free Little Art Gallery of Washington Park. Pick one to take home while you’re at it.
Save up to 70% at local restaurants, spas, museums, gyms, and more with curated deals from Groupon. New deals appear every day so you can discover your next “why-didn’t-we-do-this-sooner” at the click of a button.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Summer drinks are out. These are my first two picks so far — the coconut breeze latte (left) from The Coffee Mill in Lewisville and iced peach tea (right) from The Remedy Cafe and Bar in the West End. What’s your go-to summer drink? Drop me a line and I might try it next time I’m out and about.
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