Legal Aid building under construction

More progress on Fourth Street.

This will be a Tropical Smoothie Franchise.  Click here to see the franchise website - http://tropicalsmoothie.com

There are significant facade improvements as part of this new business renovation.

Check back for more information in the near future.

Did you know we had our very own custom framing shop in the center of the city?

CenterCityFrameGallery based in the AOL Building in Suite 101, 521 N. Liberty Street, in the heart of downtown. Center City Frame Gallery is a full-service picture frames and art gallery located in the center of the thriving art district of downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Owner Ed Koos, has more than 25 years of experience in the framing industry, and takes great pride in the custom frames and framed art work he sells.

Ed Koos is pleased to announce the showing of exciting new work by accomplished artist Marla LeMasters of Winston-Salem through the month of May. Marla states that she has wanted to paint all her life and it took art classes from Karen Evans to change her life forever and in fact still takes lessons from Karen. Marla enjoys protraits and landscapes, especially those involving children.

For more information, check out the Gallery's website

www.centercityframegallery.com

or call Ed Koos direct on (704) 617-1243

Hilltop House Update

Vertical construction underway

Crane working with steel.  

Link to previous blog post from October 2011.  


Link to renderings of finished project

Did you "Party on the Moon" last Friday night?

Bet you wish you did once you see how much fun we all had at the
2012 Big Winter Bash
last Friday night at the Millennium Center!

Click image to go to our photo gallery on Flickr for more...

BioTech Place Grand Opening - Photos

I just added some photos from the BioTech Place Grand Opening on February 21, 2012.  Here is a link to the DWSP Flickr Site which has some photos of the exterior during construction and some interior photos from last week's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  So if you were unable to vist in person, here are some photos for you.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/downtownwinstonsalem/sets/72157628437568251/

Link to Winston-Salem Journal story written by Richard Craver on February 22nd http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/feb/20/1/wake-forest-biotech-place-debuts-in-downtown-winst-ar-1955328/

 

 

Inception Park: Impossible Roller Coaster in Buenos Aires

This of course is not downtown Winston-Salem, but I thought it was fun to look at.  Here is a link to find out more about the video and the source from where I saw it for the first time. 
http://weburbanist.com/2012/02/21/inception-park-impossible-roller-coaster-in-buenos-aires/


Buenos Aires - Inception Park from Black Sheep Films on Vimeo.

Big Winter Bash Photos

Click here to see the Photo Album posted on the Party on the Moon Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Party-on-the-Moon/82107547563?ref=ts#!/media/set/?set=a.10150813575422564.508580.82107547563&type=1

Thanks to everyone for coming out last night.  It was a great event!

Red Fiat returns to Caffe Prada

Have you noticed the Red Fiat at Caffe Prada at the Corner of 4th and Broad?  Well it has returned to its position where it was for several weeks prior to the end of 2011. 

The Red Fiat is a cross promotion with Fiat of the Triad.

This Friday, February 24th at 5:30 PM there will also be a wine tasting event with an Italian theme that will be sponsored by Fiat of the Triad.

Also, people who test drive the Fiat at the Fiat of the Triad will get a $10 gift certicate to use at Caffe Prada.



2011 Downtown Excellence Awards

Link to more photos from the Annual Meeting

The Downtown Winston-Salem Partneship held their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at the Grand Pavillion Ballroom at the Embassy Suites.  Above is a photo of the 2011 Winners.  Here is a list of the winners -

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank for its "It's A Wonderful Life" holiday campaign

Wake Forest Biotech Place & Piedmont Triad Research Park for the Biotech Place building and the North District streetscape improvements

District Bar & Grille, owned by Mark Skoggard and Mason McDowell

Treks in the City mobile application by Small Footprint and Scene in Winston-Salem
Camino Bakery, owned by Cary Clifford

Ziggy's, owned by Jay Stephens, Charles Womack and Brad McCauley.


Congratulations to all of the winners!

Kiwanis Pancake Day at the Benton Convention Center... have you got your tickets yet?

Friday, Feburary 17, 2012
from 6:30am continuously to 8:00pm
Benton Convention Center, Downtown Winston-Salem

“Pancakes, Sausage & Drinks” --- Entertainment - - Proceeds Benefit Charities
Admission: $3.00 for Children under 12
$6.00 for Adults

Click here for more information...

Are YOU going to be 'Scene' in Winston-Salem?

Scene in Winston-Salem is excited to announce that online registration is now open for the fifth annual downtown Scavenger Hunt taking place on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Scene in Winston-Salem is a volunteer-organized event that raises money and awareness for downtown restaurants, clubs and galleries.

Teams of two will solve clues that lead them to downtown Winston-Salem destinations where hunters perform tasks, have their "passport" stamped and take pictures at various downtown businesses and landmarks. Bonus points and prizes can be earned along the way, with a grand prize of $200 being given to the fastest team to complete the hunt. Hunters can also win bragging rights in the best team costume and best team name contests that will be awarded at the after party to be held at Ziggy’s. “The event is designed for participants to spend a day in downtown Winston-Salem, starting with the Hunt, followed by dinner at a local restaurant, and returning to Ziggy’s to see the band” states Debra Chiarello, Hunt Excitement Coordinator. “We want locals to be a tourist in their own town and to have visitors see all that Winston-Salem has to offer.”

Proceeds from this year’s hunt benefit the Meade Willis fund, which grants money to assist restaurants, clubs, and galleries wishing to operate downtown. Over the last four years, the Scene in Winston-Salem Scavenger Hunt has drawn a crowd of over 750 participants who have helped raise over $15,000 for the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership and its programs.

The registration fee is $25 per person (teams of two required) before March 31, 2012 and $30 per person thereafter. Children under the age of 15 are free with two paying participants. The registration fee includes a gift bag filled with special promotions from sponsors and admission to the after-party which includes door prizes, as well as food and drink samples from local restaurants. Cash prizes of $200, $100 and $50 will be awarded to the top three finishing teams.

FAQ, rules, previous year's results and additional details for the hunt can be found at www.sceneinwinston-salem.com. For additional press questions and sponsorship information, contact Debra Chiarello at debra@sceneinwinston-salem.com

About Scene in Winston-Salem
Scene in Winston-Salem was started in the spring of 2008 by a group of volunteers wishing to educate visitors and locals on the history, culture and community of Winston-Salem in a fun and interactive way. Scene in Winston-Salem won a 2011 Downtown Excellence award for its work with non-profit groups to raise money and awareness of local businesses and organizations.

Charity Poker Tournament comes to Winston-Salem!

Who needs the World Series of Poker or the World Poker Tour?
*** Tournament Poker comes to Winston‐Salem for charity ***

The Tommy Lambeth Charitable Foundation announces its
4th Annual Texas Hold
‘Em Poker Tournament, with proceeds benefiting the
Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club.

The tournament will be held on Sunday, February 26th 2012 at 1pm
in the Hickory Room at Bib’s BBQ, 675 W. 5th Street, Winston‐Salem.

Prizes will be awarded for the top‐3 finishers. The $60 entry fee includes lunch catered by Bib’s. Registration begins at 12:30, and lunch will be served at 1. The tournament begins at 2.
Winston‐Salem native Tommy Lambeth passed on at the age of 36 in 2005, and played basketball collegiately at Lees‐McRae College. The Tommy Lambeth Charitable Foundation, Inc. was established in his memory to serve youth. In keeping with one of Tommy’s loves, the charity started and funds The Tommy Lambeth Summer Basketball League at the Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club.

To RSVP and secure your spot, please email Geoff Thompson at gt@gillder.com

Our very own Hutch & Harris appears in this month's Southern Living!

Check out page. 75 in the February 2012 issue of Southern Living
How do you take your Pimento Cheese?

We are so proud of Hutch & Harris' famous Pimento Cheese Pizza getting a handsome mention!

OPENING TODAY! Lucky Strike, quirky thrift store occupies former Elliott's Review in time for the Gallery Hop tonight!

Trade Street, say Hello to your friendly new retail outlet **** LUCKY STRIKE**** located on Seventh Street between Trade and Liberty streets.

"I'm really fueling my niche for shopping vintage," said owner Vicki Moore, who also owns Elliott's Revue and the Silver Moon Saloon. She pointed to a cropped leather jacket with leather fringe hanging across the front. "It's hard for me to see something like that coat and leave it laying there."

Click for the full story in the Winston-Salem Journal

Triad Goes Red For National "Wear Red Day"

In honor of National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 3, Triad citizens, businesses, and organizations are showing their red. Photos of Triad citizens, businesses and organizations

Going Red today are being posted throughout the day on http://www.facebook.com/GoRedTriad.

You will see the Go Red public displays in

Corpening Plaza (banners/tree ribbons/pole banners) and on

4th Street (street signs/pole banners/red dress stencils on windows)

For more information

www.goredforwomen.org

Community Design Studio Meeting on 2/2/12 at 5:30PM at Krankies

The following is a message from the Community Design Studio:

Calling all civic-minded creative professionals! Join the Community Design Studio in an informal meeting to discuss 2012 projects! We are a collaborative network that engages creative professionals with local design service and action through community partnerships. The Community Design Studio utilizes the power of design to inspire, educate, and serve,working with local partners toward a sustainable and equitable community.

This spring we’re engaging in design-based projects in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Forsyth Futures, Associated Artists, and the Imagination Installation. Come hear about each project and sign up for a creative team to get involved!

The success of our projects relies on broad participation and collaboration. All design fields are welcome and encouraged to get involved. Your creativity will be the power behind the Community Design Studio's mission to inspire, educate, and serve the Winston-Salem community through design this year.

Facebook Event Page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/217289928364299/


Krankies Coffee is located at:
211 3rd Street East Winston-Salem, NC 27101