FOOD & DRINK
Hilda's Place last call: 'bittersweet'
Hilda Willis was in transit Friday afternoon to pick up artists who are flying in from out of state to help her celebrate one last weekend of art, music, singing, and laughing inside Hilda’s Place at 127 W. Main Street, Unit B, in downtown Pilot Mountain. Starting Friday, she has been in the midst of hosting three final nights of events featuring some favorite artists of hers while still highlighting new talent. ...
Future farmers' market opens, state park celebrates birthday
With warmer weather, flowers in bloom, pollen everywhere and the opening of the Future Farmers’ Market, spring has sprung in Stokes County. The market opened on April 20 and is located in the Visitors’ Center parking lot of Hanging Rock State Park. The local farmers’ market will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors sell a variety of items in addition to fresh produce, eggs and...
Budbreak wine and beer festival planned for May 4
MOUNT AIRY — Main Street in Mount Airy will be flowing with local wines and craft beers on Saturday, May 4 during the annual Budbreak Wine & Craft Beer Festival which features small-batch beverages for a day of sipping, sampling and learning from producers. Wine and beer will be available from 15 different makers. Nine of the participants are located in Surry County. In addition to wine and beer, there will be food available for purchase and live music. ...
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Chester McMillian is holding a guitar lesson with students at a previous Surry Old-Time Music Camp. Students may choose a primary instrument and skill level to study for the week. There will be beginner through advanced levels of lessons for the banjo, fiddle, and guitar. Additional sessions will be offered in singing, bass, mandolin, banjo styles, and advanced jam. Surry Community College will offer the 5th Annual Surry Old-Time Music Camp July 8 through July 12, 2024, on SCC’s campus in Dobson. Go to surry.edu/music-camp to register.
Yadkin Historical Society to show 'Two Soldiers' on May 7
The Yadkin County Historical and Genealogical Society and the Yadkin Arts Council will host a showing of “Two Soldiers”, a 2004 Oscar award-winning movie filmed in and around Yadkin County, at its regular membership meeting in the Willingham Theater at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, 226 E. Main Street, Yadkinville, on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Filmed in 2004 at locations in Yadkinville and Winston-Salem, this 40-minute film is based on a short story by the same name written by William Faulkner. It concerns...
Birds Through a Camera’s Lens in Welborn Gallery
The Yadkin Arts Council will present “Birds Through a Camera’s Lens” May 2 — June 21 in the Welborn Gallery at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 5-7 p.m. in the Welborn Gallery to celebrate this exhibit. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Birds Through a Camera’s Lens, by bird photographer David Collins, features original bird photographs from the Americas printed on metal panels using a HD sublimation...
New historic greeting sits outside Camel City BBQ Factory in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — You'll notice a nice, new welcome addition to downtown Winston-Salem at the intersection of North Liberty Street and North Main Street. A "W" and an "S" now stand at the corner, outside of Camel City BBQ Factory. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking...
Parkland students looking forward to attending Trevor Noah event after studying his memoir
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Some Parkland High School students have a lot to look forward to next weekafter studying Trevor Noah's memoir "Born A Crime." The students wrote to Wake Forest University in hopes of attending the face-to-face speaker event at the LJVM Coliseum, featuring Noah, on Tuesday. The students...
Bulls, Bands, and Barrels is headed to Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Bulls, Bands and Barrels tour is stopping in Winston-Salem, featuring a local artist who's made it big. Its 21-city tour brings sports enthusiasts and country music aficionados together to witness the fiercest bulls, the fastest horses, and the hottest talent in country music. Its performance at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem will feature Ian Munsick and Cooper Alan.
Triad Eats: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo locally
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Cinco De Mayo is coming up soon and there are several ways to support local Mexican-owned businesses to celebrate the holiday and appreciate the culture. Algenon Cash, Founder of Eat. Drink. Triad. returned to the Local Vibe to give a historical overview of Cinco De Mayo,...
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