B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chair) Event
April 28, 2016
Sundown
Free Outdoor Showing of the Original 1971
Willy Wonka
Marketplace Cinemas
2095 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
Burlington Writers Club
Burlington Writers Club
April 9, 2016
10:00am – Noon
Visitors Welcome
The April Burlington Writers Club guest speakers are ‘The Story Sisters’, a group of local authors consisting of Doris Caruso, Janet Sady, Elizabeth Solazzo, Sally Svee and Brenda Wilson. They will present a program on writing, publishing and marketing your work and how working with a group of like minded authors can benefit the group as a whole. The program will include opportunities to write and read your work.
All Visitors Welcome
Alamance Arts (Captain White House)
213 S Main Street, Graham, NC
Or 336-578-8072, Elizabeth.Solazzo@gmail.com
Friday, January 22, 2016
Delicious ~~ At the Seafood Shack, Walkertown
First time at the Seafood Shack, although I live very close and the parking lot is always full enough to know I should stop in. I'm glad we did! The food and service are awesome. Huge portions. I had the broiled platter and it was amazing. Enough of everything to share around. The place was busy but our wait for a family of four was 5-10 minutes. Fried pickles are also good (the ranch dressing tastes homemade.) And everyone was smiling and friendly.
Pros: The food was amazing (really!), there was a lot of it (we'll be able to get at least another meal with leftovers) and the staff was nice.
Cons: A little expensive for my budget with a family of four.
Time Visited: 7:30pm on a Saturday night
Update: Since this review was first published in June 2014, we've eaten at the Seafood Shack several times. The food is always consistent, plentiful and delicious and the service is always superb. We love it there.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g49634-d1370482-r212549483-Walkertown_Seafood_Shack-Walkertown_North_Carolina.html#
Pros: The food was amazing (really!), there was a lot of it (we'll be able to get at least another meal with leftovers) and the staff was nice.
Cons: A little expensive for my budget with a family of four.
Time Visited: 7:30pm on a Saturday night
Update: Since this review was first published in June 2014, we've eaten at the Seafood Shack several times. The food is always consistent, plentiful and delicious and the service is always superb. We love it there.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g49634-d1370482-r212549483-Walkertown_Seafood_Shack-Walkertown_North_Carolina.html#
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Urban Green Space Oasis in Downtown Winston-Salem
By Jessica Thomas Lewis
This review was first posted on tripadvisor.
Downtown Winston-Salem has another great place to hang out. Bailey Park, located on Patterson Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Street is located in the Innovation Quarter. We found this park to have soft, luscious green grass in an urban green space oasis.
Bailey Park is 1.6 acres of publicly available space. There is a large grassy area with fun mural on the wall that acts as the base to the stage and patio area.
Bailey Park has a covered stage, restroom facilities, and food truck court, in addition to the big grassy area. There are brightly colored tables and chairs in the stage area. A few tables have large umbrellas. There is a comfortable decline on the lawn and the kids rolled down a few times. There is also flat area.
Parking seems easy, with lots of spots directly in front. There is additional street parking and there are parking decks close by. There is a bike rack.
There is still a lot of renovation taking place around Bailey Park. It is within walking distance of the Arts District with retail and restaurants very close by. The park is 5 minutes from both Business 40 and 52.
This park is great to bring a blanket and a book, a soccer ball or frisbee, or a picnic lunch. This is a wonderful space in our up and coming downtown.
This review was first posted on tripadvisor.
Downtown Winston-Salem has another great place to hang out. Bailey Park, located on Patterson Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Street is located in the Innovation Quarter. We found this park to have soft, luscious green grass in an urban green space oasis.
Bailey Park is 1.6 acres of publicly available space. There is a large grassy area with fun mural on the wall that acts as the base to the stage and patio area.
Bailey Park has a covered stage, restroom facilities, and food truck court, in addition to the big grassy area. There are brightly colored tables and chairs in the stage area. A few tables have large umbrellas. There is a comfortable decline on the lawn and the kids rolled down a few times. There is also flat area.
Parking seems easy, with lots of spots directly in front. There is additional street parking and there are parking decks close by. There is a bike rack.
There is still a lot of renovation taking place around Bailey Park. It is within walking distance of the Arts District with retail and restaurants very close by. The park is 5 minutes from both Business 40 and 52.
This park is great to bring a blanket and a book, a soccer ball or frisbee, or a picnic lunch. This is a wonderful space in our up and coming downtown.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Fun Afternoon with Walk and Roll in Downtown Winston-Salem
Walk and Roll was a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. This event, which takes place during National Bike Month, started at Research Parkway and Third Street. In it's third year, traffic was closed on Research Parkway and people were able to walk, cycle, skateboard or skate in the street.
There was a bounce castle, hula hoops, bike decorating, face painting, performers and more. Free helmets were given to the children and they were asked to say a pledge to always wear it. We're always happy when Kona Ice is available and Camel City Grill, a local food truck, was in attendance.
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| Looking down Research Parkway toward Third |
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| Bike Rodeo |
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| As we entered the festival |
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| Face painting by Girls, Inc. #ROAR |
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| Hula hooping |
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| Sporting the free bag and helmet |
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Bailey Park in Downtown Winston-Salem
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Downtown Winston-Salem has another great place to hang out. Bailey Park, located on Patterson Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Street is located in the Innovation Quarter. We found this park to have soft, luscious green grass in an urban green space oasis.
Bailey Park is 1.6 acres of publicly available space. There is a large grassy area with fun mural on the wall that acts as the base to the stage and patio area.
Bailey Park has a covered stage, restroom facilities, and food truck court, in addition to the big grassy area. There are brightly colored tables and chairs in the stage area. A few tables have large umbrellas. There is a comfortable decline on the lawn and the kids rolled down a few times. There is also flat area.
Parking seems easy, with lots of spots directly in front. There is additional street parking and there are parking decks close by. There is a bike rack.
There is still a lot of renovation taking place around Bailey Park. It is within walking distance of the Arts District with retail and restaurants very close by. The park is 5 minutes from both Business 40 and 52.
This park is great to bring a blanket and a book, a soccer ball or frisbee, or a picnic lunch. This is a wonderful space in our up and coming downtown.
We love the 525@Vine building (our family just calls it the "at" building.) Our home is 10 minutes from downtown, and the "at" building is a cool thing to pass as we head home, especially at night.
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| There is still lots of renovation taking place, as you can see in the gutted buildings behind the park. |
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| There is a sign stating that this building, located between the two smokestacks, is soon going to house restaurant and retail. What's your favorite "new" place in Downtown Winston-Salem. Please leave a comment! All photos by Jessica st Lewis. Do not reproduce. |
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Winston-Salem Fun Fly-In
Fund-raiser/can-raiser for the Maple Springs Food Pantry! Free food and helicopter tours of Winston-Salem. Bring a friend.
Saturday, May 9. 10am-2pm
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