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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.

Piedmont Earth Day 2024

Support the planet and celebrate with the community at the largest Earth Day Fair in the region, hosted by Piedmont Environmental Alliance. The event is FREE and open to the community. Enjoy great food and music, activities for adults and kids, and wonderful earth-friendly exhibitors…all while learning about how you …
The Little Theatre of WS - 90th Year

Arrive early at 6:30 pm for drinks, compliments of Raffadini Vineyards, games, and a chance to win a commemorative t-shirt in our raffle. The enchantment continues at 7 pm when our esteemed host, Wayne Leonard, along with the incredible talents of Matthew Cravey, Trevor Ketterling, and Evelyn Zeoli, take the …
A Space Odyssey

a/ movie prom is a/perture’s signature annual fundraising gala. The event occurs Saturday, March 2, 7 pm-11 pm at the Win Mock. Music by The Vagabond Saints’ Society Dancing, Drinks & Delectables. A silent auction with some amazing trips & other fun/fitting items to bid on! Prom or space-age-inspired dressy …
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 …
Face 2 Face - Trevor Noah2

Since 2020, the Face to Face Speaker Forum has shaped minds, explored frontiers of knowledge and nurtured intellectual entrepreneurship. Regarded as one of the country’s finest platforms for distinguished and engaging discussions, the Face to Face Speaker Forum provides unique opportunities for student interaction, faculty discourse and community debate with …
Forsyth County Survey

We want to know what you think! Forsyth County hopes to gain feedback from residents about our community and about our County government. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Your answers will help the Forsyth County Commissioners and staff learn about opportunities and challenges facing our community.
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. 
How to Feen An Artist - Mary Huglund

I normally don’t post GoFundMe efforts in the newsletter. However, this is Mary Haglund of Mary’s, Mary’s Of Course and Mary’s Gourmet Diner and I could not resist providing my help. A documentary is being made called “How To Feed An Artist”. Folks may not realize the groups of of …
Downtown Summer Music Series

It’s that time again! We are excited to announce the 25th Season of the Summer Music Series with a little change! As we have done many times in the past, we are making some changes to the format. Downtown Jazz will remain the same, but we are relocating our Saturday …
Camel City Playhouse

Evil Dead: The Musical – Oct 19 – 29 Camel City Playhouse  110 W 7th St, Winston-Salem  336-546-7543