City Editor Kellina is always up for a good challenge, and indoor rock climbing at First Hand has been a fun way to stay active with her friends. | Photo by WStoday
Don’t let the weather dictate your mood. There’s plenty to do in the Twin City to escape the outdoors. Without any further ado, let’s take a ride through some unique activities to explore in Winston-Salem.
“The Prince of Egypt” | Friday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance | $25 | Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two brothers in a kingdom find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past.
Friendship Fridays | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | East of Texas | Cost of purchase | Nothing solidifies a friendship more than sharing a plate loaded with wings, chips, and dips. Bring your friend to get half price off a Touchdown Tray before 6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Brookberry Farm Summer Garage Sale | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 5560 Brookberry Farm Rd. | Cost of purchase | Kick off the school year with bargains galore and score some great deals as you browse through clothes, toys, books, home goods, furniture, and more.
2nd Saturday: Block Prints | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | NCMA, Winston-Salem | Free | Get crafty with hands-on art making — this month’s theme is black and white block prints inspired by works in “Brandon Sadler: The Path of Totality.”
Part Of Your World: Songs of Disney | 7:30 p.m. | Salem College, Shirley Recital Hall | $25 | Enjoy reimagined versions of Disney classics such as “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story and “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid.
Sunsets & Cinema: “Cat Video Fest” | 8 p.m. | Foothills Tasting Room | $15 | Calling all cat lovers, watch a compilation of the latest cat videos from funny to silly, pulled from unique submissions, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.
Sunday, Aug. 10
Mexican Desserts | 1-3 p.m. | Southern Home & Kitchen | $72 | Learn to make classics like flan, churros with chocolate sauce, and arroz con leche (milky rice pudding) for your next hosting event.
Closing Performance: Blooming in Dry Season | 2 p.m. | Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, Hanesbrands Theatre | $35 | Watch a gifted steelpan player face his fears as tensions grow and family secrets are revealed.
Celebrate Indigenous culture at the 9th Annual King City Powwow on Saturday, Aug. 9. Learn the rich history of Native Americans in NC through songs + watch Aztec dancers perform at the American Legion Post (436 S. Main St., King) from 12 to 7 p.m. — entry costs $10 cash or $8 with two cans of food.
Eat
“The Dirty Suspect” will touch down at Piedmont Aviation Snack Bar today, Aug. 8. Grab your boarding pass and head to the mom-and-pop shop for a special menu, including a burger, a bologna sandwich, and fries with a side of dirty soda + lemonade from 4 to 7 p.m.
Asked
Back-to-school is near. Remember those school lunches? You can recreate your school days with our “Build Your Plate” activity. Editor Kellina prefers chocolate milk, pizza, applesauce, with a sheet cake.Drop your picks in the comment section.
History
Hanes Mall has made history. The popular mall in Winston-Salem celebrated its 50th anniversary this week. Moving forward, Aug. 6 will become Hanes Mall Day. Before you shop, dive into the history of malls in the Triad.
Plan Ahead
Fall in love with NC Cooperative Extension’s fall plant sale happening Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a wide selection of native plants, pollinator plants, flowering shrubs, and trees. Shop early to grab some of your favorites at 1450 Fairchild Rd.
Finance
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Job
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Health
Scoliosis often develops during childhood growth spurts, but early detection makes all the difference. Learn the signs, treatment options, and why early intervention is key to long-term spine health.*
Home
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Post of the Day
Catch a sunrise at Pilot Mountain State Park like local photographer Doug Rice, and you might see a rainbow after a rainy day. We’ve got plenty of hiking options for you to choose from.
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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.
It’s International Cat Day. Many of you may know, Theo was an honorary member of 6AM team. He recently stepped away from his role as an honorary editor to fully embrace his new full-time gig: being a stay-at-home kitty. He is settling well in his new home. His work and effort have made a great impact here at 6AM City, and we are immensely grateful for it. There are still plenty of cats waiting for their furever home.
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