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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.

Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair 2024

A Winston-Salem tradition since 1963, the Piedmont Craftsmen Fair returns this month, Nov. 23-24. Here’s what makes it a can’t-miss event. The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to kick it off than with a unique shopping experience? The Piedmont Craftsmen Fair, a beloved Winston-Salem tradition …
Shop the Block 2024

Shop the Block is back October 31 – November 3! Now is as important as ever to shop local and support our downtown businesses and get a head start on your Holiday shopping! Click the link below to see exclusive deals & discounts from participating retailers. Shop the Block Post …
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 Post expires on Sunday December 8th, 2024
Camel City Chat

Christopher Chung of EDPNC Stephanie Pace Brown – Visit Winston-Salem Joey Hundley – Chief WS EMS Loren Hill  –  NC Carolina Core Brian Lewis and Skye David – DO POLITICS BETTER PODCAST Tony Harrington – NC REALTORS President Amir Henry – WSSU Chief of Police John Henry McPherson, Sr.– John’s Dad Robert …
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 …
Elevated Supper Club

Elevated Catering Company is launching our Elevated Supper Clubs! Our First Dining Experience will be March 7th at Stem Beverage & Supply in downtown Winston Salem. Tickets are limited so head over to our website to purchase yours today! Elevatedcateringcompany.com This link is for signing up for the membership: https://elevatedcateringcompany.com/…/supper-club-member/ …
What to Eat in Winston-Salem

Long viewed as culinary flyover country, Winston-Salem is vying to become the state’s next food destination. But can the city convince eaters? Winston-Salem has quietly evolved from a culinary also-ran into one of the state’s significant restaurant cities, building a food scene that’s garnering awards, drawing the attention of prestigious …
Keep Winston Warm 400

Winston-Salem Police Department’s Bike Patrol gives out blankets to those who need them all winter long, and they are completely out! Let’s make sure they have all the blankets necessary to help those in need.