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Smitty

Smitty

Owner and editor of www.SmittysNotes.com since 1997. Smitty’s Notes is a web site and monthly e-newsletter that began 1997 with about a dozen subscribers to inform residents and newcomers of events happening in and around Winston-Salem. Today, Smitty’s Notes and SmittysNotes.com rank among the most powerful information sources in Winston-Salem.

Trolley Tour

Daily departures @ 4-5 downtown W-S pick-up (& drop-back) locations, that will transport you thru time & town (& beyond).” – TICKETS! Allow up to 2-hours for this comprehensive history tour aboard a classy, sassy, brassy and comfortable Trolley. Whether you were raised in Winston-Salem or are visiting from afar, …
Siren Series Jazz

Enjoy free live jazz every Monday night! Full bar and dinner service from Foothills Brewpub available! Monday Jan. 13th (plus 39 other dates)
Movable Feast 2025

January 26 at 3pm – TICKETS This event is the traditional Movable Feast event where each author visits ten tables for ten minutes each — think speed dating with authors! Each table will hear from ten different authors over the course of the afternoon. Light snacks and beverages will be …
Art Works Gallery

Exhibit Dates: Dec. 1 – Jan. 25th In the Heart of the Arts Located on the corner of 6th and Trade streets in the Arts District of Winston-Salem, Artworks Gallery is a convenient destination for Art and Inspiration. Neatly situated among a variety of artist’s studios, galleries, shops, retail businesses, restaurants, …
Art Crush

ART CRUSH is held on the Third Friday of every month from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM on Trade St. and 6th St. in the heart of the Arts District of Winston-Salem, NC. Every month, established members of the community curate the Visual Artists and Performers of Winston-Salem to provide …
Public Safety Network

The purpose of the Public Safety Network is to discuss and address downtown public safety concerns with downtown stakeholders, business owners, property owners, and residents.  Staff from the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership and the Winston-Salem Police Department will be in attendance. The agenda of each meeting includes a review of the monthly crime …
DADA

Visit the WS Downtown Arts District! The DADA 1st Friday Gallery Hop happens EVERY first Friday 12 months a year. Help support one of the area’s longest running free art programs, DADA’s First Friday Gallery Hop.
The Slash

Our curator @lawrendesai has been working on a special project these past few months – a/ podcast! It’s called “What’s Up With The Slash?” Join her in unraveling the real talk behind a/perture cinema, films, and the non-profit hustle. From curating films to navigating the business world and embracing female entrepreneurship, …
WS Downtown Newsletter

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Winston-Salem Eats

A lot of the pop up and dinners are around. There is no central web site to go. You just need to see them in your newsfeed or word of mouth.  Smitty’s Notes did a successful dinner program for 10 years called “Evening with Eight – Plus Smitty!” It paired …