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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.

The Crest - Open House

Celebrate The Crest’s Open House in downtown Winston-Salem! Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, venue tours, giveaways, and more! Saturday, January 18, 2025 · 1 – 4pm EST 102 Cherry Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 You’re invited to celebrate The Crest’s highly anticipated open house in downtown Winston-Salem! Be among the first …
New Years Eve at ROAR

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at ROAR in Winston-Salem! Rock in 2025 with the legendary Envision at ROAR this New Year’s Eve! Whether you’re looking for a casual, fun time or a more upscale, private celebration, ROAR has you covered this Dec. 31st. Join us for an unforgettable night filled with …
Christmas Carol

Everyone’s favorite Christmas classic returns! Make sure to get your tickets early! Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is one of the most beloved stories in history, and Charlie Lovett’s play adaptation is truly a holiday treat for the whole family. Join us for this imaginative production that engenders dreams of …
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, …
Holiday Events Guide

When it comes to the holidays, no town in America shines quite like Winston-Salem. You’ll find one-of-a-kind events throughout the season, from the Moravian celebrations in Old Salem to the bright displays at Tanglewood. Here’s a guide to more than three dozen of the season’s biggest events. Post expires on …
Festival of Lights

Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights is back for its 31st year with some notable changes, including a shift in the traffic flow. Due to ongoing construction at the Tanglewood Golf Clubhouse, the standard route is taking a detour this year, bypassing the hill leading up to the clubhouse. As a result, …
Christmas Carol

Bah Humbug! The Dash are excited to host the first-ever Holiday Drone Light Show for the Triad on December 21 at 6:30PM, presented by Sutton Brothers! This will be a one-of-a-kind experience at Truist Stadium, in partnership with Celestial, to bring 500 drones to light up the sky with a rendition of …
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 …
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, …