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contents June 2015

departments features Taking Note

Twin City Talk

1000 Words

Step Inside Food for Thought

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ON THE COVER: A train rolls through downtown Salisbury, one of several towns highlighted in our One Day Away feature.

A handful of getaway ideas designed to kick-start your summer. • Concord

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One Day Away

Father-Son, Inc.

Meet five father-son duos who turned their collective values into successful businesses.

Coming in July Local Flavor

Our annual Food Issue will visit the city’s best new restaurants, tour a one-of-a-kind community garden, sample cookout recipes from local chefs, and more.

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Living well in the Twin City Editor Michael Breedlove Creative Director Richard Boyd II Copy Editors M. Hannah Fish Jodi S. Sarver Editorial Assistant Ginelle Gross

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R E A DY, S E T, E X P L O R E

omewhere in my memory, tucked inside a desk drawer in the house I grew up in, I can remember a wornout book that showcased all the places I wanted to explore as a kid. The pages were filled with hand-drawn pictures of places like the Grand Canyon, Hawaii, and Niagara Falls, and there were little notes about all the things you could do once you got there. The book was a favorite of mine for several reasons. One, I was convinced it was my destiny in life to be an explorer of some sort. When the weather was nice out, you could usually find me in the woods behind my house, roaming through a maze of pin oaks and pine trees, just hoping to find something new. But the main reason I loved the book? Well, because I was the one who wrote it. I also served as the primary illustrator. Sure, most of the pictures were just misguided streaks of crayon, and sure, most of the big words were badly misspelled, but hey … I was 7. Quite a lot has changed since then. (I eventually learned to spell, for the most part.) But one thing that remains is my love for exploring. That’s why I’ve always felt lucky to work at WinstonSalem Monthly, a magazine that encourages readers to uncover all the treasures in their hometown. With that said, we’ve decided to put Winston-Salem in the rearview this month (to an extent). The issue you’re now holding takes aim at a few day-trip destinations beyond the Forsyth County lines, ranging from bluish mountain peaks to peaceful river banks to historic downtown streets. 8 winston-salem monthly

Many of the day trips focus on small towns in North Carolina: Concord, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Salisbury, and Black Mountain—colorful, eclectic places that, for one reason or another, are often overlooked or under-explored. The travel-friendly theme extends to other parts of the issue, too. We’ll devour our way down the Surry Co. Sonker Trail (52); detail the Yadkin Valley’s growing legion of wineries (54); and trek along some of the area’s best hiking trails (40). Of course, we’ll also take time to explore a few wonders here at home. Among the home-spun stories is a list of 10 things that make Winston-Salem special, penned by a former resident who’s since relocated (70). All in all, it’s an issue the 7-year-old version of me would have been pleased with, assuming his attention span didn’t expire halfway through. I guess on the surface, this magazine and the one I made back then don’t seem to have much in common: One was printed on construction paper; one is printed on glossy paper. One was grammatically challenged; the other seems to be grammatically correct (we hope). But obvious differences aside, there’s a parallel spirit uniting them both. It’s a simple fascination with the world outside our daily bubble—the one that’s exists just over the horizon. So fill up the tank, grab a snack, and shift gears to the open road. Time to do a little exploring.

Contributing Writers Jessie Ammons Coy Archer Emily Eileen Carter Lynn Crothers Suzy Fiedlers M. Hannah Fish Kyra Gemberling Naomi Gingerich Justin Cord Hayes Eddie Huffman Julie Oates Molly Grogan Rawls Kate Rauhauser-Smith Rose M. Walsh Kathy Norcross Watts Contributing Photographers J. Sinclair Lauren Carroll Andrew Dye Cindy Hodnett Christine Rucker Joshua Ruffner Walt Unks

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twincity talk HISTORY MAKERS: MARY GA R B E R Born: April 19, 1916 Died: Sept. 21, 2008

t 5 foot nothing and all of 95 pounds, Mary Garber was hardly an imposing figure. But she took on the most hallowed of journalism’s good ol’ boys’ clubs—sports writing—and won. In 1944, no one questioned whether women should be allowed in locker rooms or press boxes. They simply weren’t. The only reason they were allowed at the sports desk in any newsroom was because the men were away at war and someone had to cover the games. In Winston-Salem, that someone was Mary Garber. She’d grown up playing baseball, tennis, and tackle football and had a passion for both journalism and sports. She started at the Twin City Sentinel’s society page— the one place women were accepted in journalism—yet shifted to sports during WWII. By the time the war was over, she was well-established and successfully fought to keep covering sports, which she did until she retired from the Journal in 2002.

Miss Mary, as she was known, knocked down many barriers in her career. She sat with players’ wives until her persistence and reputation won her a coveted press box pass, which boldly noted that women were not allowed in the press box. She also reported on games at black schools as well as white schools, a fact that wasn’t lost on many in the African-American community. “We had outstanding athletes here,” said the late Clarence “Big House” Gaines, a legendary basketball coach at Winston-Salem State. “Mary came to write about them when no one else cared. Mary was always trying to help the underdog.” Garber went on to serve as president of the Football Writers Association of America and the Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association, two organizations that initially refused membership to women. She was also the first female to receive the AP Sports Editors’ highest honor—the Red Smith award—which she won in 2005. Additionally, she’s been inducted into nine sports and sports-writing halls of fame

Postcard Notes: The city’s first bus station was located beside the Zinzendorf Hotel on Main Street. The station had limited seating and no expansion space, so officials began looking for a place to build a replacement. A large, modern Greyhound Station was eventually built on the block bordered by Cherry and Marshall streets, near the K&W Cafeteria, around 1942. It was conveniently located near the Robert E. Lee Hotel, seen in the distance behind the bus station. Buses entered the station from Cherry Street, unloaded and loaded their passengers, then exited the station on Marshall Street. A restaurant was located inside the station, as was a news company and an insurance company. The station was demolished in 1972 after the Robert E. Lee Hotel was imploded. A new hotel, Hyatt House, was built on the site of the Robert E. Lee, and a new parking garage was built on the bus station site.

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and received more than 40 awards for her trailblazing talent. Fittingly, Garber is now the namesake for the top award given by the Association for Women in Sports Media, the Mary Garber Pioneer Award, along with the Mary Garber Holiday Classic, Forsyth County’s annual high school women’s basketball tournament. — K at e R a u h a u s e r - S m i t h

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Twin City Ribfest Hot ribs and cool music will return to downtown this month during the annual Twin City Ribfest, happening June 11-14 at the corner of Fifth and Marshall streets. As always, the event is trademarked by a delicious blend of barbecue served by some of the best ribbers in the business. Other highlights include Lucha Libre wrestling, a kids’ zone, a marketplace/vendor area, an airconditioned saloon, karaoke, and a dynamic mix of musical acts (including Artimus Pyle and Blind Boy Paxton). Admission is $1 for lunch on Thursday and Friday; $7 all other times; $1 for kids 12 and under. For more info, go to twincityribfest.com.

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Summer Music Series One of the best things about summer in Winston-Salem is the city’s wide range of free concerts. Highlighting the offerings is the Downtown Summer Music Series, which kicks off this month. First up is Downtown Jazz, which brings some of the world’s finest jazz artists to Corpening Plaza every other Friday evening starting June 12. Next up is Summer on Trade, which showcases the area’s best rock, pop, and blues bands each Saturday night at the corner of Sixth and Trade streets. SOT concerts start June 20 and continue through Labor Day weekend. For a full look at the full lineup of scheduled performers, go to dwsp.org/music.

150th Anniversary Juneteenth This June marks 150 years since Union soldiers marched to Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free, kicking off the first Juneteenth celebration (aka National Freedom Day). With that historic moment providing a backdrop, the 11th annual Triad Juneteenth Africana Festival will take place June 20 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. outside the Winston Mutual Building (1225 E. Fifth St.) The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature dancing demonstrations, live music, historical displays, a kids’ area, art exhibits, vendors, and more. For more details, go to triadculturalarts.org.

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WINSTON-SALEM’S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE By Heather Fearnbach

ublished by the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission, “WinstonSalem’s Architectural Heritage” provides a comprehensive overview of the city’s distinctive built environment. The book profiles individual resources ranging from sturdy mid-18th-century dwellings to postmodern skyscrapers as well as the neighborhoods that evolved as Salem and Winston grew slowly but steadily. At 765 pages, the book does more than chronicle the city’s architectural developments. It offers a narrative on how Winston-Salem evolved into the city we know today. Some of the earliest chapters provide insight into the city’s evolution from a rural community into a booming industrial center. Other chapters take a closer look at downtown development and spotlight some of the city’s most beloved buildings. Subsequent chapters profile

various neighborhoods across the city such as Buena Vista, Sherwood Forest, Reynoldstown, Washington Park, and Hanestown (just to name a few). “Winston-Salem’s Architectural Heritage” was written by Twin City native Heather Fearnbach, who worked as an architectural historian before starting her own company, Fearnbach History Services, which offers historic resource research, documentation, analysis, and management services. The book can be purchased at various outlets around town including Reynolda House, Old Salem, Camel City News, Camel City Goods, Twin City Hive, and New Winston Museum, among others. It’s also available online at cityofws.org/heritagebook.

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ustin Highsmith is the latest in a long line of talented performers hailing from the Twin City. The 34-year-old actress rose to global fame in 2011 after starring in “Dolphin Tale” alongside Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, and Morgan Freeman. She’s also appeared in TV shows “Criminal Minds,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Private Practice,” as well as various indie and short films. Now living in Los Angeles, the Reynolds High grad still thinks fondly of her hometown and says it’s a great place for aspiring performers to launch their careers. We chatted recently about her inspirations, upcoming projects, and favorite spots in Winston-Salem. 1. Why do you think Winston-Salem is a good place to begin a career in the arts?

“For starters, the School of the Arts is regarded as one of the premier arts schools in the country. I have directors tell me all the time

that UNCSA produces some of the greatest actors they’ve ever seen. I didn’t utilize this resource enough and really wish I would have. There are other great theatre options in town as well (Twin City Stage, etc.). If you’re serious about acting, get involved now!”

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2. Any advice for aspiring actors?

“Get ready to work hard. Some people get a lucky break right away, but even after that it’s hard work. Another thing is to not take rejection personally. Being cast in a project rarely has anything to do with the actor themselves. It’s like choosing a car. Some people want a red car instead of a blue car, and the blue car isn’t any less of a car; it’s just not red. Lastly, I’d suggest start doing theatre ASAP. Youth is coveted in this business, so starting early is ideal. There are loads of acting opportunities in the South, and there are great agencies in cities like Charlotte and Atlanta. Start auditioning for projects that film locally and begin to build a résumé.”

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“I’m inspired by different things. I’m inspired by other actors’ performances; I’m inspired by music, by paintings or photographs. I’d advise others to find out what really inspires them and then stay connected to whatever that spark is.”

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4. What are some of your favorite places in Winston-Salem?

“Jonestown Pool is where I spent some of the greatest moments of my life. We were members there my entire childhood, and I loved every second of it. I also love visiting Reynolda Gardens when I’m home— especially in the spring—and I love eating at Village Tavern and shopping at Thruway.”

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“I love acting so much that I’m always involved in something, be it a play or a class or working on a friend’s project. I just finished filming episodes of ‘Rizzoli & Isles’ and ‘Murder in the First;’ both will air on TNT in June. Right now I’m shooting a few commercials and out auditioning for the next job!”

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E C L E T I C A PPR OAC H All signs point to the Eclectible Shop, a bookshop in West End.

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here’s a sign that sits at the corner of Northwest Boulevard and Reynolda Road: “Books, etc.” Follow it. A small, unassuming storefront up the street from the Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, the Eclectible Shop will play tricks on you. Once inside, you realize it’s actually an expansive, glorious labyrinth of rare and used books, artwork, records, and antiques that reaches into the basement. Every item stocked has clearly been chosen with care. Owner Frank Frye purchased the building in 1987 and used it for his real-estate office for more than a decade. After closing the company, his long-term love interest, Julia Byers Frye, opened an art studio in the building. Together, they enjoyed looking for items for her to paint, and it was then that

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the seeds of the Eclectible Shop were planted. When Julia began working for the Forsyth County District Court in 1999, Frye took over the shop, and after acquiring a small library from the estate of a professor and friend, he decided to incorporate bookselling. Collecting interesting books soon became a passion and priority. In 2005, the shop expanded its reach online, but in 2007 Frye decided to close the storefront. The neighborhood had dried up as a retail location, Frye said, and online sales were climbing. So he shifted his concentration to the Internet but continued to build his collection for the shop, hoping to open it again someday. That opportunity arrived in 2013 with the development of the West End Mill Works, which sprung up across the street.

Frye focused his energy into reopening the storefront, and “the shop found its way back from the dark side of the moon.” Today, the Eclectible Shop offers more than 20,000 books, and each feels like a stroke of luck: rare versions of “Anna Karenina,” ancient pocket-size hymnals, vintage editions of children’s favorites such as “The Velveteen Rabbit,” and back issues of beloved magazines such as Granta abound. “My vision was to capture the essence of an old bookstore, but to make it visually interesting; I wanted a place that keeps people engaged,” Frye says. He’s done this by incorporating Julia’s works, framed art, small antiques, decorative accessories, and vintage vinyl into the offerings. Striking a balance between Internet sales and brick-and-mortar purchases, the Eclectible Shop is now truly a family affair. Julia has a space to sell her creations, and in January, Frye’s daughter, Corbett, joined the team, bringing new energy and a shared vision. Frye’s son, Frank Jr., who recently moved back from Austin, is also helping to build the business. As a Winston-Salem native who’s lived all around the country, Frye is happy to be in his hometown, working with his family in their shop. “After careers in restaurants and real estate, historic rehabilitation and a close encounter with politics,” he says, “I have found the most pleasure in creating a place that brings smiles to customers’ faces and continues to be a source of new and interesting friends.”

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ABOVE LEFT: A street festival in downtown Concord. ABOVE RIGHT: The 1876 Cabarrus Courthouse now houses the Cabarrus Arts Council and Davis Theatre. RIGHT: ‘Lil Roberts Place is one of the most popular watering holes in downtown Concord. 30 winston-salem monthly

hen people talk about Concord, most of the time it’s probably about Concord Mills. The shopping and dining mecca features more than 200 stores (plus a movie theater, NASCAR Speedpark, and a new aquarium), making it the largest value retail destination in the state. On the other hand, they might be talking about Charlotte Motor Speedway, home to some of the biggest NASCAR sporting events of the year, including the famed Coca-Cola 600. The speedway is conveniently located on the edge of Concord and offers a variety of track tours and racing schools throughout the week. But there’s more to the city of Concord than the commercial hype of Concord Mills and the electric buzz of the speedway. Taking a few back roads from these spots will lead travelers to the heart of downtown Concord, where time has simultaneously slowed down and caught back up. Concord was founded in 1796 and incorporated in 1806. Like many Carolina towns, the success of textile mills brought prosperity to the area at the turn of the 20th century. Even the Great Depression couldn’t slow the town down, as Concord’s population swelled to 13,500 people in 1936 and continued to grow from there, with new businesses popping up left and right. Despite the growth, Concord wasn’t immune to the same trends that many downtown districts experienced during the mid- to late-20th century. “Large department stores moved out to modern shopping malls in the ’70s and ’80s,” says Diane Young, executive director of the Concord Downtown Development Corp. (CDDC). “By the late 1980s, downtown was experiencing sharp decline and high vacancy rates.” Luckily, the downtown was revitalized in the 1990s through the implementation of the N.C. Main Street Program. The CDDC was formed to manage the area’s marketing and day-to-day business. To date Concord has received more than $150 million in funding—the second highest amount of all communities in the program—to continue to preserve the historic downtown. The town’s population stands right around 85,000, making it the state’s 12th largest city. Though Concord does indeed have a Main Street, Union Street is really where all the action is. Visitors can stroll down the

quaint sidewalks and walk past old-fashioned storefronts, a slew of cafes and restaurants, several art galleries, and more. Upon reaching the residential area of Union Street, one can admire breathtaking Victorian-era homes surrounded by lush greenery and well-kept lawns. “Downtown Concord is small and compact, giving it a comfortable, pedestrian feel that makes it perfect for strolling and taking in all the sights,” Young says. Cabarrus Creamery at 21 Union St. S. is one of the area’s historical landmarks and local must-dos. Originally dubbed The Old Creamery and located on Church Street alongside the Coca-Cola Bottling Co., the business’ history dates back to the early 1900s. It reopened as Cabarrus Creamery on Union Street to sell its ice cream on a smaller scale, but the owners have stayed true to its roots—they continue to serve flavors made from the original recipes, such as roasted pecan, coconut, and sliced lemon. Another local favorite is Troutman’s Barbecue, which claims to be the only true pit-smoked barbecue around. It has two locations, one of which is downtown at 362 Church St. N., across from the original Old Creamery building. Since 1968, people have come from far and wide to sample Troutman’s red vinegar-based coleslaw, special-recipe hot sauce, and, of course, its barbecue, smoked right on the premises. For those looking to take home a piece of history, Union Street offers a number of antiques shops. But heavy-duty pickers may want to head to The Depot at Gibson Mill, an antiques mall located just outside of downtown at 325 McGill Ave. NW. The historic mill was a successful bedding producer for 100 years, but now features more than 600 dealers of antique furniture, household items, and mementos from the past. It’s rumored that the producers of “The Hunger Games” purchased several props here for the blockbuster films, including an antique carrying basket. With a unique mix of big-box retail and mom-and-pop shops, the city of Concord offers visitors a glimpse into the past as well as a peek into the future of this bustling, vibrant community.

M O R E O PTI O NS Memorial Gardens. History buffs and nature lovers alike will love strolling through this gorgeous three-acre garden and cemetery that dates back to the early 1800s. 50 Spring St. SW. 704-786-8009. The Concord Museum. For even more history, look no further than the Concord Museum, where Concord’s past is preserved through a collection of artifacts, documents, and books. A Concord History Walk and other guided walking tours are also held regularly. 65 Union St. S. 704-920-2465. historiccabarrus.com. The Galleries. Stationed in the same historic courthouse building that houses The Concord Museum, The Galleries is comprised of four art galleries that display works by regional and national artists working in a variety of media. 65 Union St. S. 704-920-2787. cabarrusartscouncil.org. The Old Courthouse Theatre. A former church, this venerable structure serves as the city’s primary community theatre spot. Patrons have been enjoying live performances beneath its antique stained-glass windows and gothic relics for more than 30 years. 49 Spring St. NW. 704-788-2405. oldcourthousetheatre.org. Great Wolf Lodge. Those looking to extend their stay in the area often opt for this 36-acre resort sitting just off I-85. Amenities include an indoor/outdoor water park, poolside cabanas, luxury spas, and a massive arcade, creating an ideal retreat for both kids and grownups. 704-549-8206. greatwolf.com/concord. June 2015 31

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he town of Black Mountain, situated in the fertile Swannanoa Valley and rimmed by the majestic ridges of the Appalachians, was originally settled by the Cherokee. Located along a route pioneers used to travel west, it became a popular stopover with its inns, boarding houses, and commercial trade. With the coming of the railroad in the late 1800s, travel increased dramatically in the area. Lured by the magic of the mountains, many travelers decided to settle here, and soon a thriving town was established. Today, Black Mountain remains a popular tourist destination and is home to seven conference centers and retreats, including Montreat, which is the conference center of the Presbyterian Church and the home of the Rev. Billy Graham. After crossing the Continental Divide on I-40 West and heading into Black Mountain, streets with historic brick buildings draw you into the heart of town where mountain crafts, vintage shops, pottery, and art galleries cluster next to local pubs. The invigorating mountain air, friendly shopkeepers, and numerous dining options keep tourists flocking to the small, scenic town, located less than two hours from Winston-Salem. From sightseeing and hiking to food tours and shopping, Black Mountain has a lot to offer. Pisgah Brewing Co., home of the award-winning Pisgah Pale Ale, is just a few miles outside of town, and free tours of the brewery are available every Saturday. Close by, Lake Eden, the former location of Black Mountain College, is now a camp for youth, but many of the legendary college’s original buildings remain. In nearby Montreat, more than 20 hiking trails in varying distances crisscross 2,500 acres of pristine wilderness. Hikers may join a public hike led by a wilderness ranger or choose to hike on their own with a map. And for the foodies, Creative Mountain Food Tours offers a number of guided food tours that stop by five or more restaurants, giving tourists a chance to stroll, sip, and taste while chatting about local history and cuisine. When hunger pangs start gnawing, amble down the street toward Veranda Café & Gifts (119 Cherry St.) for soup and a sandwich, or head over to Trailhead (207 W State St.), a pub with craft beers on tap where all the locals eat. New on the restaurant scene is La Guinguette (105 Richardson

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Blvd.), where Chef Stephane Diaz, former owner of restaurants in Paris and, most recently, in Asheville, specializes in crepes (La Normandie, with caramelized onions, leeks, Swiss, and Brie, is a favorite) and provides a happy atmosphere with great French wine. For a seriously good cup of coffee, and a bag of locally roasted beans to take home, be sure to stop at the famed Dripolator Coffeehouse (221 W State St.). If you’re spending the night, there are several great places to stay in town. Red Rocker Inn, an 1896 Victorian bed and breakfast with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, has a delicious breakfast buffet. Just down the road is Black Mountain Inn, a historic bed-and-breakfast where the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Norman Rockwell, and John Steinbeck once stayed. Then there is the Monte Vista Inn, a historic hotel which functioned as a boarding house in the 1930s and is now a popular wedding destination. If art is your thing, next door to the Monte Vista is Red House Studios (310 W. State St.), owned by the Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League. It houses seven working artists’ studios and offers exhibits, classes, and workshops. Downtown is also home to Black Mountain Center for the Arts (207 W. State St.), a community arts facility that houses monthly exhibits along with programs in music, visual, and performing arts. Downtown is also where you’ll find a variety of shopping options. For book lovers, a visit to Black Mountain Books is a great place to find new, rare, and vintage books. Then there are vintage shops such as Chifferobe, where you’ll find anything from a copper baking pan to an antique broach, or Song of the Wood, where Jerry Read Smith’s handcrafted hammer dulcimers are on display. Other noted shops include Seven Sisters Gallery, which carries a unique collection of jewelry, art, and accessories from local artists, and Take a Hike Mountain Outfitters, where you can stock up on camping and hiking gear. If you’re looking for an overnight road trip and a feast for the senses, look no further than this picturesque town in the Blue Ridge, where the views are free, the food is incredible, and the artistic heritage of Appalachia remains strong.

M O R E O PTI O NS Hop’N Blueberry Farm. Powered only by sun and water, this family destination offers a unique historic farm tour focusing on alternative crop practices, hops farming, and medicinal herbs. Other highlights include a butterfly flight house and blueberry picking in June. hopnblueberryfarm.com. Black Mountain Golf Course. Set against wooded hillsides and a meandering creek, this 18-hole course is one of the most scenic in the state. The course’s most famed hole is No. 17, a monstrous 747-yard Par 6 that’s said to be the longest in the nation. blackmountaingolf.org. Blue Ridge Parkway. “America’s Favorite Drive” sits just eight miles away from downtown along Highway 70. Nearby BRP attractions include the Folk Art Center, Parkway Visitor Center, and the famed Craggy Gardens, a hiking area known for its bursting rhododendron in June. blueridgeparkway.org. Outstanding Events. Black Mountain’s scenic setting provides an ideal backdrop for a number of famed events. This includes the Black Mountain Arts & Crafts Show (June), the famed Sourwood Festival (August), and the biannual L.E.A.F. Festival (May & October). For more events, go to BlackMountain.org or ExploreAsheville.com. TOP LEFT: The open-air patio at Pisgah Brewing Co., home to the award-winning Pisgah Pale Ale. TOP RIGHT: Hammer dulcimers found at Song of the Wood, a shop/workshop in downtown. BOTTOM: The intersection of Cherry and State streets is one of downtown’s focal points.

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ess than an hour-and-a-half east of Winston-Salem, separated by 15 miles of highway, you’ll find two small towns chock full of unique, eclectic activities. Pittsboro is the quaint, artsy town replete with Southern charm. Carrboro is the hip, progressive town in the shadow of UNC-Chapel Hill. Both places could be standalone trips on their own, but we’ve sorted out a way to hit the road early, see each locale’s high points in a day, and still make it home at a decent hour.

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Start your day with a quick breakfast at home before heading east on I-40 toward Pittsboro. Your destination? The Carolina Tiger Rescue, a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary. Public tours last two hours (we recommend making online reservations for the 10 a.m.) and will take you on a half-mile walk through the grounds to meet some of the world’s most endangered species—including tigers, lions, caracals, servals, ocelots, binturongs, and kinkajous—while learning about issues they face in the wild. Public tours happen Friday through Sunday, and tickets—$17 for adults, $10 for kids—must be purchased online in advance. An alternative way to begin your day with wildlife is to check out Jordan Lake for hiking, fishing, swimming, or lakeside lounging. The N.C. Division of Parks and Rec operates nine recreation areas on the 14,000-acre lake, including the Vista Point Family Campground (3199 N. Pea Ridge Road). You can access the lake via the campground for $6 per car/day. Break for lunch at Carolina Brewery, the fifth oldest brewpub in the state. This is the 20th anniversary of the brewery’s flagship location in Chapel Hill, but we actually prefer the 7-year-old Pittsboro outfit. We recommend enjoying a Sky Blue golden ale or Copperline amber alfresco; but the food is pretty stellar alone, too. Once you’re satiated, trek into downtown Pittsboro, where the vibe is a Southernhospitality/creative-enclave hybrid. The small town has undergone a revival recently, and there’s no better example of that than Chatham Mills. The mixed-use space features a number of must-see spots including Oakleaf, a fine-dining restaurant, and the Cackalacky sweet potato-based

hot sauce warehouse, which is more like craft microbrewery with a patio where pets, a family-friendly pub where something’s picnics, and children are welcome. For a always brewing in a slow cooker and board more grownup option, head to Peccadillo. games abound. Chatham Mills is also home The speakeasy is hidden—seriously! You to Starrlight Mead, makers of delicious can put the address in your GPS, but when honey wine (yes, honey wine), and Jenny you arrive, you’ll see a seemingly rundown Garret McLaurin, where you’ll find stunning white building with a “Flowjo” sign on it. handmade, custom-designed jewelry. Fear not: you’re in the right spot. A door on Nonshoppers may prefer to check out the the building’s left will lead you to a dark, nearby Chatham County Historical Museum, candlelit interior with some of the best craft which features exhibits about the county’s cocktails around. farming history and notable residents over After cocktail hour you can walk down the years. Main Street, past a As the small but mighty afternoon wanes, selection of locally head toward Hwy. owned shops—all 15-501 for a worth perusing if 25-minute drive you’re so inclined— north to Carrboro. before dinner at On your way out Acme. Locally of town, consider sourced ingredients stopping by local and regional heritage independent inspire Chef Kevin bookstore Circle Callaghan’s selection City Books & of contemporary Music. Southern dishes. About halfway While the restaurant through your is known for its drive, you’ll see burgers, fried chicken, manicured pastures and rotating daily and white picket cornbread special, we PITTSBORO SILAR CITY CVB PHOTO fences on your say go whole hog and right. This is Fearrington Village, a quaint order the forever-roasted pig—local pork cluster of shops and restaurants within a served with barbecue sauce and seasonal maclarger development. The focal point is the and-cheese (think mushrooms, spring leeks, Fearrington House Inn, renowned for its slow and roasted tomato). pace and exceptional hospitality. You may not Full and happy, you’re likely tuckered out have time to stop, but be sure to notice the by now. Should a second wind strike, The black-and-white-striped cows roaming the ArtsCenter always offers innovative local fields. The herd of Belted Galloway—a rare performances, dance classes, and more that Scottish breed of beef cattle—has become merit attendance or participation. Or, next iconic in these parts. You can even buy door is Cat’s Cradle, a nationally known stuffed animals of these “Fearrington belties!” indie music venue. Both are a hop-skip from dinner and a 10-minute walk from your car parked at either Steel String or Peccadillo. CARRBORO Free live music and community activities are You’re likely familiar with Chapel Hill, often happening outside nearby Weaver Street but have you spent time exploring its funky, Market, too. The co-op grocery store’s outdoor spunky next-door-neighbor? Carrboro began space serves as Carrboro’s unofficial backyard, as one part rural farm hub and one part and the atmosphere is one of a welcoming artist commune, and today it’s grown into a block party, no matter the time of day. thriving arts-driven community. When home finally beckons, you’re still Upon arriving, you’ll have a choice less than an hour-and-a-half from Winstonto make. For a laid-back, family-friendly Salem—just enough time to discuss the day’s option, check out Steel String Brewery, a discoveries and plan your next adventure.

Pittsboro Stops Carolina Tiger Rescue: 1940 Hanks Chapel Road, 919-5424684, carolinatigerrescue.org Jordan Lake: 919-362-0586. For activities and access points, go to ncparks.gov Carolina Brewery: 120 Lowes Drive, 919-545-2330, carolinabrewery.com Chatham Mills: 480 Hillsboro St., chathammills.com Chatham County Historical Museum:12 East St. 919542-6222, chathamhistory.org Circle City Books & Music: 121 Hillsboro St. 919-548-5954

Carrboro Stops Steel String Brewery: 106 S. Greensboro St., 919-240-7215, steelstringbrewery.com Peccadillo: 100 Brewer Lane, 919-351-9391, peccadillo.us Acme: 110 E. Main St., 919929-2263, acmecarrboro.com Weaver Street Market: 101 E. Weaver St., 919-929-0010, weaverstreetmarket.coop The ArtsCenter: 300-G E. Main St. 919-929-2787, artscenterlive.org Cat’s Cradle: 300 E. Main St., 919-967-9053, catscradle.com

OPPOSITE TOP TO BOTTOM: Kayaking is just one of the recreation options at Jordan Lake. Carrboro’s Weaver Street Market is a natural foods grocery store and community gathering spot. Cat’s Cradle has been a premier indie music venue for more than 40 years. THIS PAGE: Tours are available at Carolina Tiger Rescue, a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary. June 2015 35

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Sitting halfway between Charlotte and Winston-Salem is a small town that rotates around its own axis. Salisbury is an authentic place—a carbon copy of nothing— containing beautiful reminders of the past and plenty of thrills for the present. Salisbury was chartered in 1755 as the county seat of Rowan. For many years, it was the leading edge of the American frontier, known by locals as the “jumping off point for pioneers, visionaries, and even a few scoundrels and fugitives.” In the 1800s, it was coined the “Wettest and Wickedest” town in the state. Distilleries, saloons, brothels, and debauchery overflowed into its main streets and back alleys. In addition to renegades, Salisbury has had plenty of visionaries. Among them is L.D. Peeler, who purchased a cherry flavor from a St. Louis salesman in 1917. He used it to create a fizzy drink called Cheerwine, and it’s been bringing folks “good cheer” ever since. Today, the town prides itself on offering visitors an “authentic North Carolina experience.” Hap’s Grill (116 ½ N. Main St.) is a great starting point for any Salisbury adventure. A steady stream of shop owners and construction workers emerge at lunchtime from this hole-in-the-wall dive, holding grease-spotted brown paper bags and bottles of Cheerwine. Regulars order their burgers and dogs “all the way”—mustard, onions, and chili. (Don’t ask for slaw, and you’ll fit right in.) Across the street is the old Bernhardt Hardware building, a longtime destination for sleds, roasted peanuts, and social visits. It’s now home to Sweet Meadow Café (111 N. Main St.), an eclectic farm-to-fork bistro known for retro cocktails and lively conversation. During the renovation, the owners discovered vintage bottles underneath the floors—whiskey, tonic, and morphine— and salvaged the original freight elevator. Browse through these century-old treasures while you wait for their famed fish tacos, goat cheese salad, or spicy red beans and rice. Main Street is bustling with shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. Two significant landmarks include Spanky’s and the Plaza, which were some of the tallest buildings in the state when they were constructed in 1859 and 1913, respectively. Browse through Caniche, Queens, Stitchin’ Post, and The Lettered Lily before dessert at Sidewalk Deli or Innes Street Drug’s soda

fountain. Further down Main Street is where you’ll find the historic Meroney Theater (213 S. Main Street), built in 1905. Today, the Meroney and the Norvell Children’s Theater showcase extraordinary local talent. Before one of their plays, enjoy a meal at Chef Santos, Salty Caper, or Emma’s, located in a restored 1901 Victorian cottage. Another Main Street-must is the Rowan Museum (202 N. Main St.), held in high esteem for its rotating exhibits and summer history camps. The museum offers a fascinating look at the history of Salisbury, including an 1854 slave receipt, a covered wagon built by the Moravians in Salem, and a surgical kit used during the Civil War. History buffs will also want to check out the iconic Fisher Street mural, “Crossroads: Past into Present,” which offers an authentic look at the turn of the century in Salisbury. It wouldn’t be a trip to Salisbury without a stroll past the revitalized 1908 Salisbury Railway Passenger Station (215 Depot Street). Depot Street is also home to Carolina Lily, a unique gift store, as well

as The Emporium, a century-old brick warehouse that was redeveloped into a collection of 85 shops. Explore more local flavor at the nearby Rail Walk galleries and Lee Street Theatre, a new venue that’s become known for its intimate concerts. But for all of Salisbury’s historic charms, there’s not one specific place or thing that makes it so unique. The town isn’t defined by old courthouses or a restored train station. Its authenticity is not measured by hand painted murals or lively theaters. It doesn’t earn its personality from hamburgers or hot dogs or Cheerwine, even when they’re made just right. Salisbury’s energy comes from the perseverance of ordinary people who’ve gone to great lengths to build and preserve their community. Much like the trains that pass through town, the energy here is constant. OPPOSITE TOP: The First Presbyterian Bell Tower stands proudly in a small park just off Main Street. BOTTOM: Downtown Salisbury is home to an array of architectural gems, such as the old Empire Hotel, built in the 1850s.

M O R E O PTI O NS Josephus Hall House: Built in 1820, this impressive housemuseum now features period furnishings and costumed guides who lead tours on the weekends. 226 S. Jackson St. historicsalisbury.org. Dan Nicholas Park. This 425-acre park features an aquarium, petting zoo, gem mine, miniature train, mini golf, paddle boats, and numerous playgrounds. 6800 Bringle Ferry Road. dannicholas.net. Historic National Cemetery. The final resting place for thousands of servicemen, including 12,000 Union soldiers who died at the Salisbury Confederate Prison. Self-guided driving tours offer guests insights into our nation’s past. 204 E. Innes St. 704-636-2661.

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he steady whir of tires on crushed gravel becomes a rhythmic ka-thunk! ka-thunk! ka-thunk! when the bike hits the boards of a wooden trestle. Bright sunshine gives way to a shadowy canopy of leaves, then blue skies again. The New River Trail is 57 miles long, with a right of way about 80 feet wide, making it “Virginia’s longest and skinniest state park.” The nearest access point is about an hour north of Winston-Salem, taking you on a scenic drive past Pilot Mountain. Some days the trail is almost deserted; on others, every few hundred feet brings a jogger, a posse of horseback riders, seniors out for a leisurely stroll or a family of cyclists, the youngest on training wheels. Rail trails like the NRT transform defunct rail lines into gently graded paths. For most of its length, the trail snakes along its namesake river (don’t let the name fool you—the New is the second oldest in the world), winding across 33 bridges and through two tunnels. The trail’s gentle slope makes it ideal for bikers of all ages, offering glimpses of wildflowers, trickling waterfalls, and the occasional deer. The trail connects small mountain towns with names such as Galax, Pulaski, and Fries (pronounced “freeze”), spanning four counties total. The path ultimately forms a “Y” with Galax and Fries at the top, Pulaski at the bottom, and Foster Falls in the center. While picturesque sights are found all along the trail, a few of them stick out. The bridge at Fries Junction is one of them, as it spans 1,000 feet and offers sweeping views of the rolling landscape below. Then there’s the historic Shot Tower, a 200-year-old edifice that was once used by early settlers to create ammunition. A set of steep stairs will take you to the top of the 75-foot tower, which sits within a stone’s throw of I-77. Other notable sites include a renovated train station, an old iron furnace, the “Ghost Train” public-art sculpture, and an abandoned hotel and grist mill. This day trip costs little more than gas and a modest parking fee. Cyclists can haul their own or rent bikes at Foster Falls, one of several starting points. (Take water and snacks, though—there are few places to buy food and beverages on the trail.) Guided fishing and boating trips are available as well. Companies such as River Monster Guide

Service (rivermonsterguideservice.com) take riders on rafts, canoes, and kayaks on day, overnight, or multiday trips. The New River is frequently listed as one of the best small-mouth bass rivers in the country, and is unique in that it flows north. The trail is also home to a horse arena, the Hufeisen Horse Complex, which offers guided horseback trips. Serious athletes hit the trail every September for the New River Trail Challenge triathlon, but we recommend riding at a more leisurely pace, going 20 or 25 miles most trips, stopping for breaks at picnic shelters along the way. Summer is typically a great time to ride, as the trail looks impossibly green against the backdrop of the broad, shallow New. Happy pedaling!

GO O D TO KNO W There are multiple access points to the New River Trail at Allisonia, Cliffview, Draper, Foster Falls, Fries, Galax, Ivanhoe, and Xaloy (near Pulaski). The closest to Winston-Salem is Foster Falls. If it’s your first time, we recommend riding the section from Fries to Foster Falls, as it hugs the river the entire way. (Starting in Galax means you’ll spend the first 8 miles pedaling through woods.) While there are many shuttle services, we suggest using the New River Trail State Park (176 Orphanage Drive, Foster Falls). They’ll shuttle you from Foster Falls to Galax or Pulaski for $25/person (or $35 if you need to rent a bike). For departure times and reservations, call 276-699-6778. Though the trail is well-packed, that doesn’t mean you won’t get dirty. Expect a bit of gravel and grit to be crusted on your legs after riding.

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ne of the best parts about living in Winston-Salem is the city’s close ties to the N.C. foothills and mountains. The region features hundreds of footpaths with a wealth of natural beauty, allowing hikers to enjoy fresh mountain air while getting up close and personal with Mother Nature. Here’s a quick look at six of our favorite hiking trails, all 100 miles or less from home. Moore’s Wall Loop Trail Hanging Rock State Park; 4 miles While the neighboring Hanging Rock Trail gets all the attention, we usually opt for this less-crowded loop. The trail starts at Hanging Rock Lake and passes through mature hardwoods before ascending to the top of Moore’s Knob, the highest point in the park (2,579 feet). Scenery abounds, especially from the top of the old fire tower, which overlooks the surrounding countryside. As a bonus, the trail is often colored with pink rhododendron during the early part of summer. WALT UNKS PHOTO

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Jomeokee Trail Pilot Mountain State Park; 1 mile You don’t have to hike far to experience the majesty of Pilot Mountain. The parking lot sits immediately next to the Little Pinnacle Overlook, offering a spectacular up-close view of the famed knob. If you’re looking for a little exercise, check out the nearby Jomeokee Trail that wraps around the Big Pinnacle. The mile-long path runs alongside cliffs that rise more than 100 feet. Stone Mountain Loop Trail Stone Mountain State Park; 4.5 miles It’s definitely not the easiest hike around, but this popular loop trail is one that seems to have it all: a towering waterfall, a historic homestead, a dramatic view of Stone Mountain from the base, and a number of postcard-worthy vistas at the top. Just be wary of the stairs that climb to top of the 2,300-foot summit. They can be downright brutal if you’re going up. Summit and Rhododendron Loop Mount Jefferson State Park; 1.5 miles This mountaintop trail is somewhat of a hidden gem in our state’s northwest corner. The path traipses through a canopy of hardwoods and Catawba rhododendron before arriving at Luther Rock, a rocky

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Rhododendron Gap Trail Grayson Highlands State Park (Va.); 4 miles Visitors to this Virginia park often compare it to the wide-open ranges of Montana, as it features a unique stretch of high balds with stunning panoramic vistas. Our favorite hike is the Rhododendron Gap Trail, which overlooks thousands of acres of open meadows and hardwood forests. The trail is also your best bet for encountering a herd of wild ponies, which roam freely throughout the park. For more info on these and other hiking trails in the area, visit hikewnc.info. OPPOSITE LEFT: Luther Rock provides an aerial view of Mount Jefferson State Park. BOTTOM: Taken from Grandfather Mountain, this photo depicts a sunrise view along the Rough Ridge Trail. ABOVE: Grayson Highlands State Park is home to a number of mountaintop meadows.

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F RAN K MY E R S AU T O MAX X

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he lessons fathers teach their sons can last a lifetime. Whether it’s how to throw a baseball, ride a bike, shave,

or tie a tie, sons often learn a great deal from their old man. The relationship they share is often complex—one built on respect and loyalty, with bits of rebellion and confrontation mixed in. Add in the pressure of running a business together, and the relationships can become even more complicated. Just in time for Father’s Day, WSM talked with five successful father-son businesses to see how they balance personal and professional life. Whether they’re running a beverage shop, operating a car dealership, managing a funeral home, remodeling houses, or building heavy-duty vehicles, these five father-son duos share a special bond they say, quite simply, no other business partner could ever match.

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racy Myers is that effervescent man, usually wearing an Uncle Sam hat, who reminds you that “everybody rides” at Frank Myers Auto Maxx. His great-grandfather, Frank Myers, opened the first store more than 80 years ago in East Bend. Tracy’s father, Franklin Myers, opened Frank Myers Auto in 1990 in its current location. He sold the dealership to Tracy in 2006, but Frank comes frequently to the lot, working principally these days as a buyer. Father and son have grown Frank Myers Auto into a car sales juggernaut, earning awards for quality and rapid growth. They’ve even been featured in a documentary called “Car Men,” which was nominated for an Emmy. But all of the accolades might never have happened because, back in the ’80s, Tracy Myers loathed the first job he had at Frank Myers Auto. “I didn’t hate working for my dad,” Tracy says. “I just hated working in the detail shop. That was hard work. There was no heat or air in the shop.” As a result, Tracy went off to college despite Frank wanting his son to continue in the family business. While in Atlanta attending school, Tracy took a job selling cars at a Toyota dealership. He made so much money at the job that he decided to drop out of school after three months. Frank eventually persuaded Tracy to move home and join the family business. Tracy showed up in a tie, waiting to sell cars. Instead, he found himself ... back in the detail shop. (D’oh!). Frank said that other employees wouldn’t respect Tracy if he didn’t start at the bottom and work his way up. “It was challenging in the beginning,” Frank says. “When Tracy first came to work for me, I told him that once he punched in, I wasn’t his dad. I was his boss. As he grew in the business, he had ideas about where he wanted to take us, but I wanted him to stick to my vision. That caused us to butt heads—a lot!” These days, father and son agree that working together is wonderful because, otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to see each other as often. Tracy hopes that his son or daughter might one day join the family business, but he also admits that “working for or with your family is not for everyone.” Frank Myers Auto is at 4200 N. Patterson Ave. For more info, call 866-242-1277, or go to frankmyersauto.com. June 2015 43

FRANK VOGLE R & SO N S

Mosby and John Vogler

arpenter Alexander Christoph Vogler first started making coffins in 1858, at the corner of First and Main streets, decades before the twin cities became Winston-Salem. He added undertaking services in 1870. Voglers quickly became one of the region’s premier funeral services adding—way back in 1912—the first motor hearse one could find between Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. When Francis E. “Frank” Vogler returned from World War II and joined the family business, he became the fourth generation of Voglers to do so. His sons, J. Mosby Vogler and Gene Vogler II, became the fifth generation, joined a few years ago by Mosby’s son, John Vogler Jr. “There was never any pressure for John to join the family business, but the opportunity was always there for him,” Mosby says. “As it turned out, John is a natural. He’s an especially caring young man who has provided a young man’s energy to an old man’s-type work.” John, for example, has strengthened Frank Vogler & Sons’ online presence via social media and the company’s website, in addition to planning funerals and assisting families. His route to the funeral service took some unusual detours, however. After graduating from N.C. State University, John moved to Colorado and worked as a fly-fishing guide, bartender, and ski instructor. John met his future wife, Katherine, who wanted to move to North Carolina to attend school. John broached the subject of working with the family business. “The best part of working with my dad is the ability to learn from his experience,” John says. “Not one day is alike in the funeral business, and being able to observe how my father adapts to different circumstances has proven its weight in gold. He has an unbelievable work ethic and a huge heart, which makes working with him amazing.” John and Katherine’s son, William Mosby Vogler, was born in March. Father and grandfather alike already have their eye on a new protégé. “My father and I are both looking forward to what the future holds for the possible seventh generation of Voglers to join the family business,” John says. “It definitely keeps us motivated.” Frank Vogler & Sons is at 2951 Reynolda Road. For more info, call 336-722-6106 or go to frankvoglerandsonswinstonsalem.com.

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Marty and Tii Tharpe

obile marketing exhibits. Food trucks. Mobile clinics, like the sort sent to disaster areas. All of these and more are the purview of SPEVCO (Special Vehicles Company). To call SPEVCO’s products “trailers” doesn’t do them justice. Marty Tharpe founded his Pfafftownbased company in 1973, thanks to his love for restoring special interest vehicles and hot rods. He passed that same love to his sons, Tii and Tucker Tharpe. “When Tii was 12 years old, I bought a 1969 Firebird with the intention of getting him interested in working on cars for fun,” Marty says. “Both Tii and Tucker enjoyed going out to the garage and getting greasy, although their mother wasn’t too fond of it.” These days, Tii runs the day-to-day business at SPEVCO, which has about 70 employees. Tucker meanwhile runs the dayto-day operations at The Garage, downtown’s beloved live music venue, and has also worked on and off at SPEVCO. Marty says he’s loved watching his sons develop in the business, infusing it with new ideas that Marty shapes through the wisdom of his experience. “The most challenging thing about working with my sons is letting them make their mistakes while staying out of the way,” Marty says. “It’s not always easy to keep my mouth shut long enough to see if they’re right or wrong before adding my two cents.” Tii says he feels like he has spent his entire life working for SPEVCO, but he did take time off for college and to explore other similar businesses. Before returning to SPEVCO, he worked in Goldsboro for a precision motorcycle company as a mechanic. He admits it’s a challenge to keep up with his dad’s energy and to make sure the company always reflects his father’s vision, but he loves working alongside family. In fact, the family is hopeful Tii’s son, Marty, will one day take the reins. “He’s in fifth grade, and he’s smart as a whip,” Marty says. “He just might be up for the job of taking our company to the next generation.” If so, the young Marty Tharpe will have plenty of “family” to join. “Yes, SPEVCO is a family business,” Tii says, “but it feels more like a family of 70 most of the time.” SPEVCO is at 8118 Reynolda Road, in Pfafftown. For more info, call 336-924-8100 or go to spevco.com. June 2015 45

CITY B E V E R A G E

Sonny and Spencer Davis

iscriminating palates know City Beverage is one of Winston-Salem’s best places to find craft beers, fine wine, and home-brewing supplies. Its tent sales attract libation lovers from around the Triad, and its wine and beer tastings are well-attended. Harry “Sonny” Davis Jr., has been at City Beverage since his dad opened the shop the year after World War II ended. The business specialized in soft drinks and beer in its early days before adding wine in the 1950s. Sonny’s dad would retire in1986. That same year, Sonny constructed a new building and moved City Beverage across the street from its original location. It’s been there ever since. One more thing happened during that busy year: Sonny’s son, Spencer, started to work at City Beverage. “I started out working for my dad during high school, the same way Spencer started out working for me,” Sonny says. “I [attended] High Point College by day and worked in the evening for my dad.” Sonny enjoyed working for his father but developed some regrets as a result and vowed not to repeat the same mistakes with his own son. For example, Sonny and his father were so busy with the family business that they didn’t take a vacation together until Harry Davis Sr. was in his 60s. “I told Spencer this would not happen with us,” Sonny says, “so we close a week each year so as to go somewhere as a family together.” Sonny helped his father take City Beverage in new directions that strengthened the business. Sonny says that Spencer, similarly, helps take City Beverage into the 21st century, due to his familiarity with social media and craft beers. Spencer says he’s happy to work with his dad because it’s great to work closely with someone you trust implicitly. Spencer dabbled in other business before he went full time at City Beverage, but none of them seemed worth pursuing as lifelong careers. Now, he helms the day-to-day operations. The trust shared by father and son has helped them iron out any differences they have had about their vision for the future. “[We] don’t always see eye-to-eye,” Spencer says, “but working together through those changes is what makes the business grow.” City Beverage is at 915 Burke St. For more info, call 336-722-2774 or go to citybeverage.com.

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onversations about regional foods can often sound a lot like political debates. One side believes one thing, the other side believes another, and neither will budge on their points of view. It’s that way with North Carolina barbecue. The same goes for sonker. Sonker is a fruity dessert that is a specialty in Surry County, where a fall sonker festival has been going strong at the Edwards Franklin House in Lowgap since 1980. Good luck finding a consensus there or anywhere else on why it originated in Surry County or the proper way to make it. Sonker is a blank canvas for bakers. Locals will only agree that it’s strictly a Surry County thing. By Chris Gigley Last November, the county went a step further to celebrate the dessert by creating the Surry Sonker Trail. It includes seven spots around the county, ranging from bakeries to a country store to a winery, each serving its own version of the stuff. In very general terms, sonker begins with a specific kind of fruit or sweet potatoes. Which one usually depends on the season, and it’s sweetened like a pie filling. A flour-based element is added, whether a dumplinglike biscuit topping or pie-crustlike layer above and below the fruit. It’s usually served from a square or rectangle baking dish into a bowl to prevent it from running all over the place. A sweetened and spiced milk—or cream-based dip—is served either on the side or poured over the top. “I think it’s Scottish,” guessed the lady at the counter at Rockford General Store in Dobson, where she makes a new pan or two daily and keeps one right by the register. Get it to go and they’ll heat it up and spoon it into a Styrofoam cup for you. “My daughter’s motherin-law’s family is Scottish, and that’s what she says.” She may be right. No one documented the beginnings of sonker, so no one really knows for sure who made it first or why. One

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theory is almost blasphemous—that it’s simply a hastily made fruit cobbler—to which, in several versions at least, it bears similarities. Another theory has sonker evolving from the Scottish word “songle” or “sonkle,” which roughly translates to “a little mess of something.” One look at sonker, and that explanation sounds perfectly reasonable. This theory also subscribes to the belief that sonker was a means for local farmers to put their abundance of endof-the-season fruit to tasty use. To that end, sonker satisfies. The recipe Rockford General Store uses comes from a late resident of Rockford who spent her whole life there and made the dessert for most of her 80-plus years. It is, in a word, delicious, reminiscent in texture to banana pudding in the way the cakelike chunks blend with the fruit—most likely strawberries or blueberries at this time of the year. One taste makes you thankful the recipe was passed down to the Rockford General Store baker. Except it wasn’t. “There is no set recipe,” she insists. “You just go by look and feel. Put a little of this and a little more of that until it feels right.” She was smiling while she said it, so who knows whether she was serious or simply protecting one of her most popular menu items. Regardless, a bowl of sonker is worth the stop in Dobson. Just up the road in Mount Airy, where three spots on the Sonker Trail are based, Miss Angel’s Heavenly Pies has an entirely different take. The fruit filling is denser, and co-owner Angela Shur goes with more of a pie crust, with the creamy dip drizzled on top like icing. It’s more decadent but just as good as the version you'll find at the Rockford General Store. So is the sonker served at Pilot Mountain’s hipster hangout The Living Room Coffeehouse & Winebar, where the menu proudly promotes the use of local ingredients. That includes the different versions of sonker it offers, from a S’mores sonker to one combining spiced pears, locally grown mint, and hoop cheddar that's made in nearby Ashe County. No matter how it’s done, sonker is just cobbled together like that. But don’t call it a cobbler. There’s no debating the name, at least.

SURRY SONKER TRAIL Heaven’s Scent 280 Standard St., Elkin 336-526-1338 Miss Angel’s Heavenly Pies 153 N. Main St., Mount Airy 336-786-1537 Old North State Winery 308 N. Main St., Mount Airy 336-789-9463

Putters at Shelton Vineyards 134 Twin Oaks Road, Dobson 336-353-1075

The Living Room 215 E. Main St., Pilot Mountain 336-444-4359

Rockford General Store 5174 Rockford Road, Dobson 336-374-5317

For more info on the Surry County Sonker Trail, go to sonkertrail.org.

Roxxi & Lulu’s Bakery 111 W. Market St., Elkin 336-530-4004

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sips&spirits Laurel Gray Vineyards 5726 Old U.S. Hwy. 42, Hamptonville 336-468-9463. laurelgray.com

Germanton Gallery & Winery 3530 N.C. 8/65 Hwy., Germanton (Stokes) 336-969-6121. germantongallery.com

Weathervane Winery 1452 Welcome-Arcadia Rd., Lexington 336-793-3366. weathervanewinery.com

MenaRick Vineyards & Winery 328 Luffman Rd., Ronda 336-328-7038. menarick.com

Lazy Elm Vineyard & Winery 523 Danner Road, Mocksville 336-909-4914. lazyelm.com

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Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery 450 Groce Rd., Ronda 336-835-9463. raffaldini.com

Medaloni Cellars 9125 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville 336-946-1490. medalonicellars.com

ABC Door-to-Door (limo) 336-721-9921 abcdoor2door.com

RagApple Lassie Vineyards 3724 Rockford Rd., Boonville 336-367-6000. ragapplelassie.com

Misty Creek Vineyards 720 Wyo Rd., Mocksville 336-998-3303. mistycreekwines.com

Airport Limo Co. (limo) 336-391-2790 airportlimocompany@gmail.com

Roaring River Vineyards 493 Brewer Mil Road, Traphill 336-957-3493. roaringrivervineyards.com

RayLen Vineyards & Winery 3577 U.S. 158, Mocksville 336-998-3100. raylenvineyards.com

Black Tie Transportation (limo) 336-768-5177 blacktietransportation.net

Sanders Ridge Winery 3200 Round Hill Rd., Boonville 336-677-1700. sandersridge.com

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Frog Holler Wine Tours 564 East Walker Road, Elkin 336-526-2661, froghollerwinetours.com

Windsor Run Cellars 6531 Windsor Rd., Hamptonville 336-468-8400. windsorrun.com

ou don’t have to hit the West Coast for a vino-inspired getaway. Some of the finest wine in the country can be found right here in Northwest North Carolina. The following highlights more than three dozen wineries and vineyards that call the Yadkin Valley home—all of which are less than an hour from Winston-Salem. We’ve grouped them together by location to make your day-trip planning a little easier.

Childress Vineyards 1000 Childress Vineyards Rd., Lexington 336-236-9463. childressvineyards.com

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Junius Lindsay Vineyard 385 Dr Zimmerman Rd., Lexington 336-345-1354. juniuslindsay.com

Chestnut Trail Vineyard 640 Cedar Grove Church Road, Mocksville 336-655-4755. chestnuttrail.com

Native Vines Winery 1336 N. N.C. 150, Lexington 336-787-3688. nativevineswinery.com

Yadkin Wine Shuttle Service 6136-A Aquilla Creek Road, East Bend 336-971-3472. yadkinwineshuttle.com Yadkin Valley Wine Tours (bus tour) 6255 Town Center Drive, Clemmons 336-793-4488, yadkinwinetours.com

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SU R RY Adagio Vineyards 139 Benge Drive, Elkin 336-258-2333. adagiovineyards.com Brushy Mountain Winery 125 W Main St., Elkin 336-835-1313. brushymountainwine.com Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery 170 Heritage Vines Way, Elkin 336-366-3301. carolinaheritagevineyards.com

Jones vonDrehle Vineyards & Winery 964 Old Railroad Grade Road, Thurmond 336-874-2800. jonesvondrehle.com McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks 315 Thurmond PO Rd., Thurmond 336-874-3003. mcritchiewine.com Old North State Winery & Brewery 308 N. Main St., Mount Airy 336-789-9463. oldnorthstatewinery.com Olde Mill Winery & Vineyards 2742 Simpson Mill Rd., Mount Airy 336-374-6533. oldemillvineyards.com

Elkin Creek Vineyard 318 Elkin Creek Mill Rd., Elkin 336-526-5119. elkincreekvineyard.com

Round Peak Vineyards 765 Round Peak Church Rd., Mount Airy 336-352-5595. roundpeak.com

Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery 235 Chatham Cottage Circle, State Road 336-835-2458. grassycreekvineyard.com

Shelton Vineyards 286 Cabernet Ln., Dobson 336-366-4724. sheltonvineyards.com

Herrera Vineyards 283 Vineyard Ln., Dobson 336-374-6164. herreravineyards.com

Slightly Askew Winery 913 N. Bridge St., Elkin 336-835-2700. slightlyaskewwines.com

Jolo Winery & Vineyards 219 Jolo Winery Lane, Pilot Mountain 855-565-6946. jolovineyards.com

Stony Knoll Vineyards 1143 Stony Knoll Road, Dobson 336-374-5752. stonyknollvineyards.com

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YADK I N & W I L K E S Allison Oaks Vineyards 221 E Main St., Yadkinville 336-677-1388. allisonoaksvineyards.com Brandon Hills Vineyard 1927 Brandon Hills Rd., Yadkinville 336-463-9463. brandonhillsvineyard.com Cellar 4201 Vineyard 4201 Apperson Rd., East Bend 336-699-6030. cellar4201.com Divine Llama Vineyards 5349 Macedonia Rd., East Bend 336-699-2525. divinellamavineyards.com Dobbins Creek Vineyards 4430 Vineyard View Ln., Hamptonville 336-468-4770.dobbinscreekvineyards.com Flint Hill Vineyards 2133 Flint Hill Rd., East Bend 336-699-4455. flinthillvineyards.com Hanover Park Vineyard 1927 Courtney-Huntsville Rd., Yadkinville 336-463-2875. hanoverparkwines.com June 2015 55

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Congrats to Chef Will Kingery and the rest of the staff at King’s Crab Shack & Oyster Bar for being named the best seafood restaurant in North Carolina by Scoutology.com. While this may come as a surprise due to King’s inland location, fans of the Fourth Street eatery will tell you it’s well-deserved. If you’re looking for a great deal, be sure to stop by on Taco Tuesdays, when the fish and chicken tacos are $2 each. If you want to go all out, the Dreamy Steamy Bucket contains a variety of shellfish to suit your cravings. kingscrabshack.com. After 10 years in downtown, Foothills Brewing has opened a tasting room at its production facility at 3800 Kimwell Drive. Unlike Foothills’ brewpub on Fourth Street, the tasting room does not have an operational kitchen but features local snacks to compliment the myriad beers available (28 taps total). Beers offered include everything from core brands to experimental brews and seasonals. Additionally, tours of the brewing facility will be offered for the first time, giving Foothills enthusiasts a chance to see where the magic happens. The tasting room is open Wednesday–Sunday with varying hours. For more details, go to foothillsbrewing.com.

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Celebrity chef Virginia Willis will star in this year’s Evening of Southern Food, an event that’s held in conjunction with the Salute Wine Festival. Willis, the former TV kitchen director for Martha Stewart Living and Bobby Flay, has authored numerous books including “Bon Appetit, Y’all” and also pens a blog for The Food Network called Down-Home Comfort. The event is being held at the Milton Rhodes Center on June 5 at 6:30 p.m. It will feature demos by local chefs, wine tastings, small bites, souvenir glasses, and a presentation by Willis. Advanced tickets are $30, and Day-of tickets are $40.

We’re hearing whispers that a new downtown restaurant, Camel City BBQ Factory, is planning to open in the former Jon Kuhn Gallery at 701 N. Liberty St. The restaurant will be multilevel with an event space, game room, high-def TVs, and private event spaces capable of holding 160 to 200 people. Counter service will be available for quick takeout on the first floor in addition to a full-service dining room on the second floor. Check for additional updates on the restaurant’s website, camelcitybbq.com. Twin City RibFest will once again take over the lot at the corner of Marshall and Fifth streets on June 11-14 to bring you some of the tastiest ribs and BBQ in the country. This year’s event features eight BBQ teams from the Carolinas to Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas. The lineup includes perennial favorites Carolina Rib King, Pigfoot, and Big Boned BBQ along with Florida Skin & Bones BBQ, who took home the “grand champion” and “best sauce” awards last year. Regular entry is $7 for adults and $1 for children. Those going from 11a.m.–3p.m. on Thursday and Friday will be admitted for $1. twincityribfest.com. Speaking of competitions, more than a dozen of the Triad’s top chefs will face off in a head-tohead battle during this month’s Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series, which is happening at the Benton Convention Center. In every battle, two chefs prepare multicourse meals created around a featured ingredient. Diners then taste and grade the six-course meal without knowing which chef prepared each, ultimately determining who moves on to the next round. Tickets are $55–$75 and must be purchased online at least a day in advance. Events are held each Monday and Tuesday in June with the final battle happening July 7. competitiondining.com.

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FOOD & WINE

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Bernardin’s

Herrara Vineyards

Bernardin’s is renowned for its elegant atmosphere, impeccable service, and sophisticated, succulent cuisine. In the former Zevely House in downtown Winston-Salem, Bernardin’s features a private dining room for parties. Go to bernardinsfinedining.com for info.

Bleu Bleu mixes an eclectic atmosphere of food, service, and beverages in an affordable, upscale manner. The “inventive American” menu includes only the freshest ingredients. Located near the Stratford Road and Hanes Mall Boulevard intersection. bleurestaurantandbar.com.

Five Points Restaurant Located near Winston-Salem’s busy “Five Points” intersection on Stratford Road, Five Points Restaurant offers lunch, dinner, late-night, and weekend brunch. “Kids Eat Free” nights are every Monday, “Half Price Appetizers” are available on weekdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and live music happens each Thursday on the outdoor patio. fivepointswinston.com.

Nestled in the town of Dobson, this family-owned vineyard prides itself on cultivating, harvesting and producing premium wines from fruit grown exclusively on Herrera properties. The 140-acre site features an immaculate tasting room where you’ll find a variety of dry, semi sweets, and sweets wines. herreravineyards.com.

HakkaChow HakkaChow offers a delicious mix of Asian cuisine featuring Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Indian dishes. The restaurant also features a variety of soups, salads, and sushi along with vegetarian and gluten-free items. Lunch specials ($6.95–$9.95) include a spring roll and a soup or salad. hakka-chow.com.

Twin City Quarter Twin City Quarter is the ideal location for all of your meeting needs. The Benton Convention Center, Embassy Suites, and Marriott provide more than 170,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including ballrooms, reception areas, and private dining rooms. For a look at all the spaces, go to twincityquarter.com.

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The Tavern in Old Salem

The Old Fourth Street Filling Station

Built in 1816 as an annex to the historic 1784 Tavern in Salem, this family operated restaurant features meals inspired by the Moravian families living in Salem in the 19th century. Locally farmed food, draft and craft beers, wine, and mixed drinks are now served in an upscale, casual environment. Wait staff dressed in historic Moravian attire serves during the day. Patrons can dine by candlelight in the evening and enjoy a relaxed, peaceful meal in one of the restaurant’s intimate dining rooms. thetaverninoldssalem.ws.

With popular outdoor seating and a cozy fireplace inside, the Filling Station offers a charming ambience and fantastic cuisine. This fine-dining haven retains a historic charm while offering daily specials from natural raw materials. theoldfourthstreetfillingstation.com.

Salem Kitchen Salem Kitchen has been providing exceptional “Gourmet to Go” dinners for savvy Winston-Salem diners for over 25 years. The retail location on Miller Street offers an impressive variety of fresh and frozen chef-prepared entrees, sides, soups, salads, desserts, and breads conveniently packaged to take home and enjoy in the comfort of your own dining room. Special event catering is also available for groups of all sizes. Open 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. salemkitchen.com.

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Join us on the covered patio The Tavern In Old Salem 736 South Main Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336) 722-1227 www.thetaverninoldsalem.ws

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The perfect location for any event or meeting Winston-Salem’s downtown Twin City Quarter Social Events • Corporate Retreats Weddings • Family Reunions • Board Meetings

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336-448-1714 • www.jeffreyadamsws.com

Delicious and Authentic Persian Kabobs, Salads, and Dolmeh (336) 306-9285 • KABOBSONFOURTH.COM

Fratellis Italian Steakhouse

Jeffrey Adams

Located in the historic Reynolda area, Fratellis is the only Italian steakhouse in the Triad. The menu is highlighted by succulent steaks, pasta dishes, and other Italian classics. Brunch and family-style dining are also available on Sundays. In addition, Fratellis features tasty desserts, an extensive wine list, a large patio, and a classic 1940’s ambiance. Feel free to walk in, or make reservations. fratellis-steakhouse.com.

From succulent steaks to hearty salads, Jeffrey Adams is the ideal place for a quiet dinner for two or an evening event for a large party. Featuring a wood-fired grill and craft cocktails, it’s a place all of Winston-Salem is talking about. Located on the corner of Fourth and Marshall in downtown Winston-Salem; serving lunch and dinner. 336-448-1714. jeffreyadamsws.com.

RayLen Vineyards & Winery

Located on Fourth Street in the heart of downtown, Kabobs on Fourth offers delicious chicken, beef, lamb, and veggie kabobs for dine-in or take-out. Diners can also enjoy salads or appetizers al fresco after work on Kabobs’ sidewalk patio with a glass of wine or beer. Catering is also available. For a look at the menu, go to kabobsonfourth.com.

RayLen allows visitors to sample award-winning wines amid the rolling hills of Davie County. The winery’s tasting room is open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and offers different wine flights ranging from $6–$12. For more on the winery, events, or ordering online, go to raylenvineyards.com.

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What was the first song you learned as a band?

Jessie: “I think it was ‘Up Jumped the Devil.’ One time we played it while sitting around a fire pit in our backyard; we were playing with Rex McGee and some other kids who play music. Afterwards, we roasted apples in the embers of the fire. We burned our mouths eating them because they were still hot, but the experience was worth it.” Being band mates and sisters must have its ups and downs, huh?

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Fiona: “Sometimes it’s is challenging because we all have different ideas, but we work it out. We’re not just sisters; we’re the best of friends. There are definitely some advantages to playing in a band with your sisters, too. Because we live in the same house, it’s easy to organize our practices. Our voices are similar also, which is good for harmonizing—Martha Bassett calls it ‘sister harmonies.’ And we can sometimes read each other’s minds. On the flip side, we can all be pretty stubborn, and there are times when we have different opinions about how to play songs. We’ve had some good fights (laughs).” Where are some of your favorite places to play music?

Meet the Dan River Girls, a trio of string-playing, harmony-singing siblings from Winston-Salem.

Can you tell us about your favorite instruments and why you enjoy them?

Fiona: “I like the cello for classical

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he Dan River Girls are hard at work making music, memories, and lifelong friends. For the past four years, the Burdette sisters—Fiona, 16, Ellie, 14, and Jessie, 11— have been playing bluegrass, old-time music, Scottish tunes, and classical arrangements of pop songs. Their strong work ethic and determination, softened by their sense of humor, make them wise beyond their years. The sisters’ shared love for music is rooted in their parents. Their father, Jonathan Burdette, plays the cello, guitar, piano, viola, and sings. Their mother, Shona Simpson, has played piano most of her life. The girls began music lessons at age 5, taking up two instruments each. Fiona, a 10th grader

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at Forsyth Country Day, now focuses on the cello and mandolin. Ellie, an 8th grade at Arts Based School, plays the piano and double bass. And Jessie, 6th grade at Arts Based School, focuses on the violin/fiddle. When the girls aren’t busy playing gigs or practicing scales (“my personal favorite,” jokes Jessie), you can often find them on the Dan River, which was the inspiration behind their name. It’s the family gathering spot that allows the girls to relax, swim, and do what they love best—play music. We caught up with the trio to talk about their new CD, their biggest musical influences, and the importance of checking the weather forecast.

Jessie: “Each summer, we go to Scotland to a music camp on the Isle of Skye. We play in an old stone barn where the classes meet, surrounded by other young people

who also play music. We also love playing around the campfire at our family’s land on the Dan River.” What’s an important lesson you’ve learned on the road?

Fiona: “Last September we played at the Blue Ridge Music Center (in Galax, Va.). When we left Winston to head up to the mountains, it was 85 degrees, and we were all wearing sundresses. By the time we got ready to start performing, it was 45 degrees, and we didn’t have any coats or gloves or even jeans. It was so cold; we could see our fingers playing, but we couldn’t actually feel them. Now our mom makes us bring gloves and fleeces to every one of our gigs, even in the summer.”

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Ellie: “We are all pretty shy, especially Fiona and Jessie. We don’t always love talking to people one-on-one, even though we love performing in front of large crowds. Another thing is that I love Wagner operas. I actually have a pet bird named Figaro (named after a Wagner opera). If there’s anyone in our crew who isn’t bashful, it’s Figaro.”

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traditional fiddle tunes.” Ellie: “The double bass. It’s so big and low; I love its cool sound.” Jessie: “The fiddle or violin. It’s fun playing two different styles—classical music and pop music—on the same instrument.” Has there been anyone, besides your family, who has influenced you musically?

Ellie: “Rex McGee (a renowned fiddler and banjo player from King) taught us how to play traditional music from all around the world, including North Carolina. Martha Bassett is our singing teacher, and she taught us how to sing in three-part harmonies. She also helped us get gigs and encouraged us to make our first CD, which is coming out in mid-June.”

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SUMMER FUN Old Salem Museums & Gardens Unplug your kids this summer at Old Salem at unique summer camps where children learn while having fun. First through twelfth graders will enjoy handson experiences like hearth cooking, textiles, pottery, and more while learning what life was like for those who lived in Salem in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. For registration info, go to oldsalem.org.

Bishop McGuinness summer camps Bishop McGuinness will offer a variety of sports-themed summer camps for elementary, middle, and high school students. This includes special camps for football, boys and girls basketball, volleyball, baseball, and more. They will also offer various camps in music, education, and the arts. For specific dates, costs, ages, and registration information, go to bmhs.us.

Academy of Dance Arts Inc. Since being founded in 1947, the Academy of Dance Arts Inc. has touched the lives of thousands of families in our community. Many of the present students are third generation. Join the fun with all the dancers in the Academy’s summer camps, which include a variety of tap, ballet, hip hop, and even Disney-themed camps. For more info or to register, go to academyofdance.info.

SciWorks Sci Camp SciWorks offers hands-on fun with one-day and five-day science camps for children in rising K–6th grade. Camps involve both indoor and outdoor activities, crafts, exhibit exploration, planetarium shows, and guest speakers. The one-day camps are in June and August, and the five-day camps run throughout July. To see the full list of camps, go to sciworks.org.

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ston call first 760-3317 Try Us Out Today! Rentals and lessons at Belews Lake and Oak Hollow Lake Stand Up Paddleboard & Kayak we can bring rentals to you at Lessons, Rentals, & Delivery your water (Belews Lake)if preferred Signor upsign at firstflakes.com Call up online

First Flakes Snow & H20 As a ski and snowboard shop, First Flakes has been serving riders of the frozen water for more than 26 years. That changes this summer, though, as First Flakes Ski & Snowboard is now First Flakes Snow & H20. Offerings at the new shop include stand-up paddleboard and kayak rentals, sales, and lessons—and the friendly, certified staff can have you on the water having a blast in no time. To learn more about the water sport options at First Flakes, call 336-760-3317 or go to firstflakes.com.

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For Rising K - 6th graders: One-Day SciCamps (June 22-26 and Aug 3-7) Week-Long SciCamps (July 6 - 31)

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SUMMER CAMPS 2015

Athletic Girls Dates: June 15 – 18 BasketBall Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cost: $40 for Catholic Feeder Camp School Students

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Dates: June 22 – 25 Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cost: $50 Contact: Alex Squires al@bmhs.us 336-239-9849 For rising 5 – 8th graders

Educational moDel un Dates: June 15 – 19

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $125 Contact: Mr. Seidel ds@bmhs.us 336-564-1047 For rising 7 – 9th graders

intro to hiGh Dates: July 27 – 30 sChool Camp Time: 9:00 am – Noon

Music & Art Brass Camp

Dates: June 22 – 26 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $200 Contact: Karl Kassner karlkassner@gmail.com 336-830-0636

eleCtroniC musiC Camp

Dates: June 29 – July 3 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $200 Ages 12 & up Contact: Alan Hirsh ah@bmhs.us 336-564-1044

Guitar Camp

Dates: July 6 – 10 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $200 Ages 12 & up Contact: Alan Hirsh ah@bmhs.us 336-564-1044

Drama Camp

Dates: July 13 – 24 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Cost: $300 Ages 8 to 18 Contact: Sister Ann Taylor sa@bmhs.us 336-564-1002 For rising 2nd – 5th graders

Cost: $210 Contact: Kathy Griswold griswoldkathy@yahoo.com 336-416-4866

wrestlinG Dates: June 15 – 18

Disney Camp Cinderella Camp Princess Ballerina Camp Ballet | Jazz | Lyrical | Tap

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avid Cameron, a baseball analyst who makes his home in Winston-Salem, has

loved the game his whole life. Growing up in Seattle and playing as a varsity catcher on his high-school team, Cameron was an avid Mariners fan who started writing for Baseball Prospectus in 1999. He was jetted to national fame after a post he wrote went viral and caught the attention of the baseball world and the Wall Street Journal. Cameron is now the managing editor and senior writer of FanGraphs, a website for baseball statistics and analysis, as well as a freelance writer for ESPN and the Wall Street Journal. He shares his life with his wife, Amy, and their infant son, Drew, and can frequently be seen jogging around town with his dog, Liberty. WSM recently had a chance to sit down with Cameron for an interview about his career in sports writing, the popularity of baseball, and his ongoing (and uplifting) battle with a life-threatening illness.

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“So in 2008, I was working full time at Hanesbrands and going to UNCG for a degree in economics. I was working 50 hours a week with 15 credit hours per semester, and it was not so good for my sleep life, so I quit my real job to finish up school. I later read an online post from the guy who started FanGraphs saying he’d pay writers $10 a post to write for the site. I needed money, so I asked him “how many posts can I write?” (laughs). I basically ended up paying the rest of my mortgage by writing posts for a year, and [FanGraphs] eventually gave me a full-time job.” Can you talk about the post that put you in the national spotlight?

“I ran a blog about the Seattle Mariners and watched a lot of their games. In 2007, they called up this young kid named Felix Hernandez who was this 19-year-old that threw 100 miles per hour and was supposed to be amazing, but he was not as amazing as he should have been. I wanted to figure out why, so I charted every pitch he threw over a series of two months. I figured out patterns and discovered this guy started every game with 15 straight fastballs—he didn’t ever throw anything else. So I wrote a post about it, and one of our readers gave it to the Mariner’s pitching coach, who gave it to the pitcher. [The pitcher] took my advice and started throwing other things besides fastballs in the first inning and pitched really well. After one game he said, “Yeah, the Internet said I threw too many fastballs, so I tried to change my approach.” The post got picked up around the web, which led to writing jobs with the Wall Street Journal and ESPN.”

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“I like pitchers a lot. Most people like home runs, but I like pitchers. It’s a chess match of trying to figure out how to get by without a 100 mph fastball. There are guys who are just born with great stuff, but it’s the guys who outsmart their opponents that appeal to me. For instance, there’s a guy named Mark Burley who pitches for the Toronto Blue Jays and only throws 80 mph, but he’s been in the pros for 15 years. Guys like that who are deceiving the opponents rather than just out-powering them fascinate me.” Talk about baseball’s popularity. Is it becoming irrelevant to the casual sports fan?

“Baseball is in an interesting position. Financially, it’s doing better than it ever has. It’s positioned really nicely for the DVR era. TV realizes they can’t sell ads as well on scripted content anymore, and the only thing that people watch live now is sports. No sport has more content than baseball. There are 162 regular season games a year, plus the playoffs. Basketball has half that; hockey has half; football has a tenth of that.

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In terms of appealing to the future, however, I think baseball has done a poor job of marketing their stars to kids. In basketball, everyone knows who Lebron James is. In football, Peyton Manning is everywhere selling pizzas and cars. In baseball, Mike Trout is one of the best players we’ve seen in 30-plus years, but if you’re not a baseball fan you have no idea who he is. I think baseball officials know they have to market their stars better; now they just need to start doing it.”

Winston-Salem is hours away from the closest MLB team. Why live in this city?

Do you think North Carolina will ever have a major league team?

What do you love about living here?

“Probably … but not for a while. I think the tricky thing about Charlotte and Raleigh is that they’re very suburban. I think what MLB is really looking for is huge industries to support these really expensive stadiums and buy up a lot of the TV revenue. So I think they’re looking more for international cities, possibly Mexico City, and I think they might eventually put a team in Cuba. It just seems like officials want markets where there’s a really concentrated population in one small area opposed to suburban cities.” JOSHUA RUFFNER PHOTO

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You can often find baseball writer David Cameron and his family at BB&T Ballpark.

“I moved here in 2002 before [sports writing] was even a job consideration. This isn’t a great major league area but it’s probably the hotbed for minor league talent because there are 13 or 14 minor league teams within 100 miles of WinstonSalem. So when I first started writing about baseball, I wrote primarily about the minor leagues, and it’s worked out pretty well.” “I love the proximity to everything. Living five minutes from a minor league stadium and going to see a game and being in and out in two-and-a-half hours is great. If you haven’t attended a game at BB&T Ballpark, you really should. It’s actually a really fun atmosphere. My wife couldn’t care less about baseball, but she really likes going to Dash games because it’s a fun way (or a better way) for us to spend two hours than going to a movie or the mall.”

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“I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2011, which, of all the types of leukemia, is the one you really don’t want. At the time of diagnosis, I was given about a 30 percent chance of making it five years, with the more likely outcome being that I would die in less than two. As a guy who is paid to understand probabilities, this was rough news. But I figured expecting to die wasn’t going to do me any good, and I’d rather live out however long I had with hope and optimism. So I began to focus on the quality and not the quantity of time I had lived and might have left. Sure, I still wanted as [many days] as possible, but measuring by quality instead of quantity made me realize I’ve had and continue to have nothing to complain about. I’m almost four years in remission now, so my survival odds have increased dramatically—roughly 85 percent at this point—and I can see the five-year mark, at which point it’s unlikely that the leukemia will ever return. But my hope is that even after I cross that bridge, I’ll still measure my life by the quality of the days I have; not the quantity. Cancer or not, we don’t know how many days we have left, so I’d rather not waste the second chance I’ve been given.”

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hile June is typically when we focus on summer-travel stories, we also think it’s important to remember how good we have it at home. A former contributing writer of ours, Emily Eileen Carter, moved to the Triangle a few years ago yet still holds fond memories of the Twin City. She emailed a list to us recently that details 10 things she misses most about Winston-Salem, and we liked it so much we decided to share it this month. “I loved my time in Winston, and it was truly bittersweet to leave,” she writes. “The thing I miss most, I think, is all the great people I met there. I’ve lived a lot of places across the country, but there’s something special about the people in Winston-Salem, many of whom are dedicated to the city and its rebirth.”

Salem Lake: “This 365-acre lake was my favorite place to clear my mind and get some exercise. I loved hitting the 7-mile path on my mountain bike, pedaling along the lake shore through the thick forest on crisp mornings. Talk about therapeutic.”

Breakfasts at K&W: “K&W, a Winston-Salem original, not only

offers my favorite comfort food, but it’s always a great place to run into local folk. I always enjoyed early breakfasts with my Grandpa Charlie as he spun stories over cups of coffee and greeted the staff and customers, all of whom knew him by name.”

Krankies Coffee: “Upon moving to Winston-Salem, a friend introduced me to this hip spot by the train tracks. Not only did we savor a cup of coffee—perfectly dark and smooth—but we were able to tour an art gallery after our brew, right there in the coffee shop. I was immediately smitten and have been a devoted customer ever since.”

Moravian Stars: “Nothing warms my heart more than driving through Pfafftown or Buena Vista on cold December evenings and seeing the soft glow of Moravian stars. It’s one of the reasons holidays are so special in Winston-Salem.”

Moravian Chicken Pies: “No, this isn’t chicken pot-pie, or any other rendition. While I have lived all over this state and seen all kinds of variations, there’s nothing quite like Moravian chicken pie.

Summer on Trade: “If you ask me, there’s no better place to spend a lazy summer night than the Downtown Arts District when one of these Saturday concerts is happening. It’s a great way to see what Winston-Salem has to offer while enjoying local music, dancing in the street, hulahooping, and just kicking back with friends.”

Walks at Tanglewood: “Formerly a private playground for the Reynolds family, this sprawling park in Clemmons has the power to enchant. I’m always filled with joy and renewed by nature when I stroll through the park’s rolling hills or along the trails that flank the Yadkin River.”

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The Winston-Salem Skyline: “There’s just something about the Winston-Salem skyline that makes me smile. When I round that curve on Business 40 and see the city unfold in front of me, my heart sings with pride, and I’m always grateful to be back in town. It reminds me of the heart of the city; the pulse of the town; how it’s not too big and not too small; and how, above all else, it’s a great place to call home.” — E m i ly E i l e e n C a r t e r

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Bryan Yates, senior vice president and wealth adviser at Morgan Stanley, presents six seminars in the spring and six in the fall on wealth management for retirement. The seminars are often packed as some 300 people take advantage of the educational dinners. When asked about the top three items people should consider when nearing retirement he says: “I’m tempted to say the top three are ‘plan, plan, and plan,’ but to be more specific, people should keep in mind: when they want to retire; how much money will they need to retire on; and what kind of activities they want to pursue in retirement? All of those items should then be formulated into a comprehensive retirement plan which should be reviewed whenever any positive or negative developments arise.” He adds that the Morgan Stanley seminars include information on Social Security, Roth IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts), Traditional IRAs, options for distribution in a qualified retirement plan, and tax tables to help investment decisions and annuities. “Longer life expectancies mean your retirement may last nearly as long as your career, and rising health-care costs may make your retirement increasingly expensive,” notes a Morgan Stanley document, titled

“Plan for Your Future. Make it Happen.” Changes in Social Security and corporate retirement plans “are leaving individuals largely responsible for funding their own retirement.” One vehicle many include in their retirement portfolio is an annuity, sometimes described as a “self-pension.” “In the old days, you could work for the GMs of the world and, after working for them for 25 years, you might receive a pension of $4,000 a month,” says Joshua Mellberg, president of J.D. Mellberg Financial. For many, those days are long gone. They will have to figure out for themselves the best way to preserve their retirement funds and how they’ll “get paid.” There are different types of annuities, distinguished by their income and payout forms. Some require a fee for a fund manager, and some have a no-fee structure. In one fashion or another, they are all insurance products. “What’s important to recognize is that not all retirees are the same, so one size does not fit all. You and your neighbor, who may be retiring at the same time, may have very different, or even just slightly different, available assets and income needs during retirement. But each of you will need a customized strategy that’s uniquely designed for you,” notes Mellberg. Mellberg has authored several studies including “Annuity Strategies: Tips for Buying a Top-Rated Annuity” and “Is an Annuity Right for You?” His financial videos at JDMellberg.com are instructive about the four different types of annuities: immediate annuity, fixed annuity, variable annuity, and a fixed index annuity. He also covers the benefits of a product he calls a hybrid annuity, which he describes as akin to a fixed index annuity. For now, wealth manager David Maynard is concentrating his outreach seminars on Social Security. “I was surprised by the level of interest in this,” he says. He notes that it's important for couples to know all their options before filing for benefits. “One of my clients says it’s like choreography. It’s a dance that has a lot of moving parts, and your decisions can directly affect your spouse.”

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rt washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso This quote speaks to the powerful impact the arts can have. They entertain and enchant us; they also inspire new ways of thinking and even build stronger communities. Despite the outstanding things our local arts organizations do—and the many offerings we as a community enjoy— we must strive to be a city that goes beyond the arts serving through art alone. Connecting with and serving the community are areas that we should embrace and continually strive to improve. Three areas that would bring greater awareness of arts as a community value are education, programming, and our community relationships.

to the act of making art, casting them as extracurricular activities instead of integrating them into curriculum. Learning isn’t just about stuffing a child with information. It’s about teaching a child how to think critically and problem solve. The arts teach these skills as well or better than most subjects. Pushing for ways to expand general art studies, integrated curriculum, and creative residencies within the arts community are easy ways to bring the arts back into the mix.

Programming: This is another area that we as a community could see great impact and engagement. Much of the art experiences in Winston-Salem focus on reviving masterworks and classics that were created somewhere else by someone else. Education: We all know education There’s nothing wrong with that, but we resources are stretched and expectations have must also provide opportunities for our local increased. Because of this, many nonessential artists to create new works in order to create studies (such as the arts) have been eliminated the classics of tomorrow. Doing so requires commitment, a willingness to see some things as officials focus on increasing reading and fail, and the resources and commitment to math scores. I agree that literacy is the key allow these risks. Without new works, the to an educated society, but I fear we have arts are at risk of being relegated to historyapproached this incorrectly. The rest of the museum status, which has never been the world understands that reading, writing, true role of the arts. The fine arts were both math, and science are essential elements— leading and reacting to popular culture up but so too is the study and exploration that until 50 years ago. We lost our way a bit, but comes from humanities, the arts, athletics, now is the time to retake that podium. With debate, and foreign language. Our society the proper community support, we can build often allows the study of arts to be relegated

a buzz around our arts scene both locally and nationally. Community Relationships: Lastly, engaging the community beyond just our traditional performances and mediums is essential. The arts have a unique ability to address community needs in ways that everyone can understand and benefit from. Arts groups can organize food and clothing drives at our museums and performance centers. They can help beautify and activate our downtown streets and public areas. They can also embrace the less fortunate and help with the healing process for those in need. Many local arts groups already do a good job engaging the community, but there is always more that can be done. By harnessing the power of the arts and artistic ways of thinking, we can come up with new ways to build and support the city as a whole. There are a number of different ways the arts can make a community a better place. The more we can do to allow artists and arts organizations to show their full spectrum of impact, the better community we will become and the more enriched we’ll be as a whole. In doing so, we will truly show what being the City of the Arts is all about. –Jim Sparrow, President and CEO of the Arts Council of WS/FC June 2015 77

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“An Evening Under the Stars” was the theme for the first-ever Joy Prom, a full-scale prom for specialneeds individuals in our community. Held inside Winston-Salem First, the event featured a red carpet arrival, dance music, a dessert buffet, make-up artists, a shoe shiner, and plenty of photo opportunities for the guests and their volunteer hosts. Photos by Cindy Hodnett 1. (l to r) Manny Zayas and Taylor Perkins 2. Peter Wilbur and Frances O'Boyle 3. Katherine Cain 4. Becky Koza and Austin Barnhill 5. Chuck Spong, Donna Zayas, and Bryan Wolfe 6. Steven Stewart and Walker Schott 7. Tiffeny Parker, Dejah Parker, and Kristin Nannie 8. Christy Tongogara and Amanda Burton 9. Max Henneberg and Elijah Harvey

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SciWorks: “Snakes, Turtles, and Dinos … Oh My!” 1:30–4:30 p.m. Kids can marvel at SciWorks’ “Snakes Alive!” program, snap a photo with the turtle mascot, win tickets to the movie “Jurassic World,” and more. Included with museum admission. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road. 336-767-6730. sciworks.org.

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Foothills Brewery Tours. Foothills is offering free tours of their new brewing facility at 3800 Kimwell Drive. Tours take you through the entire beer-making process, from milling the grain to bottling to, most importantly, drinking. There are three tours on Saturdays (1, 2, 3 p.m.) and two on Sunday (1, 2 p.m.). For more info, go to foothillsbrewing.com.

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Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Triad’s top chefs will go headto-head in hopes of being named regional champ. At each dinner, guests are served a blind six-course meal and rate dishes to determine who moves on. Tickets are $55–$75 and must be purchased online in advance. Events are on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout June. Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St. For more details, go to competitiondining.com.

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Downtown Cobblestone Farmers Market. 3:30–6:30 p.m. Throughout the summer, dozens of vendors descend on downtown Winston-Salem for this producers-only market, which happens Wednesdays on the covered patio outside of Mary’s Gourmet Diner (723 Trade St.). For special events, seasonal produce, and more info, go to cobblestonefarmersmarket.com.

Habitat for Humanity Food Truck Blitz. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Come out for food trucks and corn hole as Habitat Forsyth throws a food truck party to kick off its Builder Blitz. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of and can be purchased by calling 336-7685942. 7905 North Point Blvd. For more info, visit habitatforsyth.org. 82 winston-salem monthly

Reynolda Summertime Social. 6–9 p.m. This annual kickoff to summer will feature food and drink, games on the lawn, art activities for grownup kids, and live music by rock band Judy Barnes. $15; $10 members/students; children 5 and under are free. Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Road. 336-758-5150. reynoldahouse.org.

Salute! N.C. Wine Celebration. Noon–6 p.m. Held on Fourth Street, Salute will feature samples from more than 35 wineries, food vendors, live music, and the N.C. Food & Wine University. $25 in advance, $30 day of event. 336-354-1500. Advanced tickets are available at Lowes Foods, BB&Ts, and online at salutencwine.com.

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Twin City Stage: “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike.” Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m; Sunday, 2 p.m. This Tony Award-winning play revolves around a sibling reunion after one of the sisters returns from a successful acting career. $22–$25. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. For tickets, call 336-748-0857 or go to twincitystage.org.

Evening of Southern Food. 6:30 p.m. Held in conjunction with Salute, this event will feature demos by local chefs, wine tastings, small bites, and a presentation by celebrity chef Virginia Willis. Advanced tickets are $30 and can be purchased online. Day-of tickets are $40. Milton Rhodes Center, 251 N. Spruce St. For more info, go to eveningofsouthernfood.com.

First Friday Gallery Hop. 7–10 p.m. The Downtown Arts District comes alive the first Friday of every month with a celebration of arts and culture. Each Gallery Hop features a mix of music, demos, new exhibitions, and extended gallery hours. Free. Trade and Liberty streets. dadaws.org.

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“Little Women.” 8 p.m. Shallowford Square in Lewisville will host a musical production based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Performances will be held Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Free admission; lawn chairs are welcomed. For more info, go to lewisvillenc.net.

Marine Mud Run. 8 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. for teams. This event has plenty of mud and obstacles spread over a 5k course at the Jomeokee Campground in Pinnacle. Kids can race in the Pollywog event for $10. Proceeds benefit veteran organizations. Early registration is $30 individuals, $120 for teams of four. usmcmudrunnc.com.

Stride for Courage 5k & Fun Run. 8:30 a.m. Help raise money for Cancer Services by taking on the Clemmons’ USATF certified road course. Registration fees are $30 for 5k; $15 for fun run. Starts and finishes at Clemmons West Pool, 3376 Middlebrook Drive, Clemmons. For more info or to register, go to stride4courage.com.

Salem Band Concerts. 7:30 p.m. These free concerts are held on Tuesdays throughout the summer at Old Salem’s Salem Square. The first show (6/9) will feature music from the American Old West and familiar folk tunes; the second show (6/23) is a family fun night with selections including “Harry Potter.” Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. salemband.org.

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Shows at Ziggy’s. The city’s biggest music club welcomes a handful of local, regional, and national acts this month. Highlights include Tyler, The Creator (6/9), Tab Benoit (6/10), Vertical Horizon (6/16), Whitey Morgan (6/24), and Waka Flocka Flame (6/26). Ziggy’s, 170 W. Ninth St. Advanced tickets available at Ziggy’s box office Monday–Friday or online at ziggyrock.net.

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SciWorks: “Team Up: Explore Science & Sports.” Sciworks debuts a new exhibit that examines the science of sports through 13 interactive components. Visitors are encouraged to test their skills in various sports while learning about math and physics. Included with museum admission. 400 W. Hanes Mill Road. 336-767-6730. sciworks.org.

Old Salem Cobblestone Farmers Market. 9 a.m.– noon. This producers-only market is held on Saturdays in Old Salem, offering delicious fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, and other farm products from the surrounding countryside. For more info, oldsalem.org/farmersmarket.

Bethabara Concert Band and Family Evening. 6–8:30 p.m. Bring the family, a blanket, and a picnic dinner to Bethabara Park for an evening with the Bethabara Concert Band. Children’s games, ice cream, and music from all eras highlight the events, which occur once a month throughout the summer. Free. Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. 336-924-8191. bethabarapark.org.

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Bowman Gray racing. Gates at 6 p.m., races at 8 p.m. Experience “Madhouse” racing at Bowman Gray every Saturday night this summer. June highlights include a Chain Race (June 6), $2 Ladies Night (June 13), Skid Race (June 20), and Winston-Salem Journal Night (June 27). $10 adults; children 6 and under free. bowmangrayracing.com.

PWWS: 2015 Image Fair. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Professional Women of Winston-Salem will host this networking event at the Womble Carlyle Club at BB&T Ballpark. Topics covered include business card design, attire consulting, headshot photography, résumé writing, and more. The event also includes a fashion show and door prizes. pwws.org.

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Twin City RibFest. The annual Twin City RibFest will be downtown in the Winston-Salem Journal parking lot (corner of N. Spruce and Fifth streets). Attendees can sample award-winning ribs, shop in the marketplace, hear great live music, and more. Tickets are $7 adults; $1 children; $1 lunchtime admission on Thursday and Friday. twincityribfest.com.

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Downtown Jazz. 6–9 p.m. Part of the Downtown Summer Music Series, Downtown Jazz brings a great mix of jazz music to Corpening Plaza every other Friday night. Food and drink vendors will also be on hand. Corner of Fourth and Liberty streets. dwsp.org.

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“Maizy and Sprout.” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Presented by Peppercorn Theatre, this production follows two young Native American sisters. $6 for show; $11 for show and museum admission. Children’s Museum of W-S, 390 S. Liberty Street. 336-723-9111. peppercorntheatre.org.

Flag Day at Old Salem. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Old Salem’s historic district will be draped in period-appropriate

flags, and guests can enjoy historic trade demos, hearth cooking, patriotic music, and a hands-on activity where you can create your own flag. Included with purchase of an All-In-One ticket: $23; $11 children; children under 6 free. 336-721-7350. oldsalem.org.

Craft Fest 2015. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mizpah Moravian Church will showcase local artists at its sixth annual craft festival. Vendors will be selling paintings, pottery, jewelry, and other crafts along with food and freshly baked treats. Free. Bethania Visitor Center, 5393 Ham Horton Lane, Bethania. For more info, call 336-924-1661 or go to mizpahmoravianchurch.org.

Carolina Summer Craft Beer & Music Festival. Noon–9 p.m. This celebration of North Carolina’s craft beer scene features a craft beer garden, a beer sampling tent, live music, food trucks, and more. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the gate. Held at the W-S Fairgrounds. 336355-8614. For entertainment schedules and more, go to carolinasummermusicfest.com.

“Malt Shop Memories: Music of the ’50s & ‘60s.” 8 p.m. Triad Pride Men’s Chorus will take the audience on a nostalgic trip through the golden age of

American pop music. $15 advance tickets; $20 at the door. UNCSA’s Performance Place, Freedman Theatre, 1533 S. Main St. To purchase tickets, call 336-589-6267 or go to triadpridemenschorus.org.

Second Sunday on Fourth. Film at 2 p.m.; music at 3 p.m. A block of Fourth Street will be closed off for live music, children’s activities, and other entertainment during these free summertime events. This month’s headliner is salsa band Bio Tirmo. A/perture will also show vintage cartoons for $5. sso4.com.

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Postgame Fireworks at BB&T Ballpark. 7 p.m. Throughout the summer, the Winston-Salem Dash will treat fans to a special fireworks show following every Friday and select Saturday home games. Tickets range from $8–$16. For more info or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 336-714-2287 or go to wsdash.com.

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Kernersville Little Theatre: “Pajama Game.” Kernersville’s community theatre presents this Tony Award-winning musical centered around the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, where workers go on strike for a pay increase. $18

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adults; $10 kids 12 and under. Kernersville full look at all the scheduled performers this Elementary, 512 W. Mountain St. For specif- summer, go to dwsp.org/music. ic dates and times, go to kltheatre.com. Family Sunday at BB&T Ballpark. 5 p.m. Celebrate Father’s Day Triad Juneteenth Festival. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This annual event as the Dash take on the Salem Red Sox. Hot dogs and sodas are $1 through the celebrates the abolition of slavery with a mix of African-American cultural offerings. second inning. Tickets are $8–$16. Fans who purchase the Burger King Value Pack Highlights include live music and dance, a can receive four tickets, four hats, and four children’s area, ethnic food, and arts and craft vendors. Held outside at the interBurger King combo meal vouchers for $32. 336-714-2287. wsdash.com. section of MLK Jr. Drive and Fifth St. Free. 336-757-8556. triadculturalarts.org. Music at Twilight. 6:30 p.m. Lewisville’s 1st Annual Street These free concerts are held on Party. 6–10 p.m. Lewisville’s new- the lawn of the Kernersville Town Hall all est summer event will feature food trucks summer long. Music this month will be proand live music by The Extraordinaires. vided by Swing On, an 8-piece orchestra. Admission is free. Shallowford Square, 134 E. Mountain St. kernersvillenc.com. Shallowford Road. lewisvillenc.net. SECCA Exhibit Opening: “Devin Summer on Trade. 7–10 Leonardi.” 6 p.m. The first solo p.m. Winston-Salem’s show of Devin Leonardi gathers a selection of the late artist’s paintings, depicting the Saturday night street party returns to the Downtown Arts District this month and twilight of the American landscape and the runs through Labor Day weekend. Each mythology of westward expansion. The evening features food/drink vendors and reception will have a cash bar and light bites. the best rocks, roots, and country music The show is on display until Oct. 4. Free. 750 around. Free. Trade and Sixth streets. For a Marguerite Drive. 336-725-1904. secca.org.

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Festival Ballet presents “Journey of Honor.” Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Winston-Salem Festival Ballet salutes our country’s armed services with a heart-felt production and tribute to the price of freedom. Tickets are $25 adults; $20 children and students. Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. 336-724-9977. winstonsalemfestivalballet.org.

Ultimate Runner. 4:30 p.m. Escape the ho-hum of ordinary races at this five-in-one event that includes a 100m, 400m, and 800m dash along with a 1-mile and 5k run. All races take place at the track at Hanes Park. Racers must register online before June 20 to compete. For more info on racing or registering, call 336-782-0857 or go to twincitytc.org.

Bethabara Independence Celebration. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Take part in this old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration featuring a variety of independence-themed activities, ice cream, music, wagon rides, and more. Free admission. Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Park Road. 336-924-8191. bethabarapark.org.

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This heartwarming documentary film chronicles the life of 81-year-old Caroll Spinney, the man who's been portraying Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch characters since 1969. Go to aperturecinema.com for showtimes and ticket information. 311 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem. 336-722-8148

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“He’s an awesome teacher,” White says of Esleeck. “The way Robert teaches, he tones it down so you can really understand what he’s saying and what he means.” In Esleeck’s new role as program director of Together 2 Work, he will coordinate an in-house curriculum that includes life-skills coaching, job-skills assessment and training, and, eventually, employment internships upon release. He is looking for community employers to offer yearlong internships to the men once they have been released, which will provide valuable training, income, and stability. More than anything, he wants to ensure that each inmate is given a second chance. “Listening to their stories, talking to them about their hopes and fears, helping them to confront their struggles, I came to the realization that, fundamentally, I am no different than they are,” he says. “We are all flawed in our own way. All of us are in a prison of some kind, and we are all in need of the same things—hope and second chances.” — K at h y N o r c r o s s Wat t s

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