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Category: Arts

October 19, 2018 by Jessica Baker

Profile on Laura Lashley

Walking around downtown, one is sure to see many murals painted on the sides of buildings. Perhaps among these, one might notice some walls painted … Read More

September 28, 2018 by William May

Local Jazz Orchestra sets sights on Community

One overcast September evening, trombonist Cameron MacManus waited patiently outside the Stevens Center, despite an imminent downpour. As other members of the Camel City Jazz … Read More

December 12, 2017 by Stephen Bechtel

The Wherehouse Art Hotel

Haydee Thompson walked through an unobtrusive grey door just inside the entrance to Krankie‘s coffee. Once inside, she climbed a square, wooden staircase that hugged … Read More

December 10, 2017 by Rachel Hirsch

The Garage Closing

The Garage, a live music venue that helped pave the way for new businesses in the downtown Winston Salem area, will host its goodbye performance … Read More

December 6, 2017 by Rachel Hirsch

New Artwork in the Benton Convention Center

As one walks into the newly renovated Benton Convention Center, one’s eye catches two massive paintings that stretch from the floor all the way to … Read More

November 9, 2017 by Megan Schmit

Stevens Center: A Brief History

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts recently announced a $35 million plan to upgrade the Stevens Center, last renovated in 1983. The … Read More

October 29, 2017 by Erin Stephens

Inner Beauty Shines in Inner Rhythm Choir

Four rows of faded plastic, multicolored chairs faced the front of the narrow room. In them sat the members of Inner Rhythm Choir, some smiling … Read More

October 17, 2017 by Megan Schmit

Larry Favorite Crafts from Ironwood

On the first Friday of October, visitors ambled through the front room of Piedmont Craftsmen to view its newest exhibit: “Of Trees and Vines.” The … Read More

November 19, 2015 by Anna Conte

Winston-Salem Journal Building under new ownership

The building at 418 N. Marshall St., most known as the location of the Winston-Salem Journal, and the parking lot across the street have recently … Read More

November 5, 2015 by Katie Dickens

Winston Fashion Designer Showcases Line Downtown

Amanda Vaughn-Redmon and Molly Grace at the counter in Kleur Professionally trained fashion designer Amanda Vaughn-Redmon has lived in Winston-Salem for years, but she is … Read More

October 22, 2015 by Anna Conte

Wind chimes add “serendipity” to the Arts District

About two years ago, hidden by the darkness of night two Arts for Arts Sake members set out on an expedition to hang wind chimes … Read More

October 8, 2015 by Daniel Sechtin

Rising Trend: Silly Adults, Art is for Kids!

When Amanda Miller opens the door to one of the youth studios at Sawtooth School for Visual Art, the distinct smells of clay and freshly … Read More