Smitty's Notes / News
Lights Up! Summer Camps at LTWS
Lights Up! Summer camps and classes are back and in-person this June & July at LTWS. We have something for everyone, ages 6-adult! Visit our website at https://www.ltofws.org/ or call (336) 725-4001 for details & registration.
The TBJ Inaugural “Leaders In Diversity” Awards Nominations for 2021
In this time of increasing social change and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to recognize leaders who are successfully incorporating authentic diversity and inclusion practices in the workplace. Triad Business Journal is excited to announce this awards program, which seeks to honor the outstanding organizations and outspoken individuals who …
2021 RiverRun Intl. Film Festival – May 6-16
The RiverRun International Film Festival will run May 6-16, featuring more than 100 screenings virtually and at drive-ins. RiverRun, based in Winston-Salem, is an Academy Award-qualifying festival in two categories: Documentary Short and Animated Short. This is the festival’s 23rd season. “We were disappointed to have to cancel the 2020 …
Big Sip Craft Beverage & Mac n Cheese Festival – August 14
4th Annual Big Sip NC Craft Beverage & Mac n Cheese Festival. Live music on the main stage by Jamie Vincent Carroll and Doug Davis Benefiting Stepping Stones Canine Rescue and the Winston-Salem Jaycees. Must be 21 or over to attend includes: over 100 different beverage samples 15 different mac and …
Camel City Chat interviews Owens Daniels – Artist, Photographer, Humanist
Ever wanted to learn about the new bus stop murals, or the photographer behind the ” Faces of the Pandemic” photo essay that appeared in Triad City Beat? Camel City Chat interviews Owens Daniels. Click Here for the interview
Lavender and Honey Kitchen now open in the West End
Lavender and Honey Kitchen’s cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats no longer have to wait till Saturday morning to pick them up at Cobblestone Farmers Market. Now, they can get them five days a week. Lavender and Honey opened its own retail bakery and café Dec. 4 at 401 West …
Coffee Shop that Employs those with Disabilities Coming to Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A new coffee chain called Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is coming to the Triad. This all-inclusive coffee shop employs more than 80 percent of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Amy and Ben Wright founded the shop four years ago in honor of their children, Bitty and Beau, …
Pandemic Hitting Downtown Winston-Salem Businesses Hard
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Downtowns in several areas of the Triad are changing, and it’s not in ways that will welcome more people. Over the last few months, restaurant owners have walked away from fulfilling careers that made them happy. The pandemic is too tough to fight and too hard to …
