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Telling your story, standing on holy ground
In April, I taught a memoir-writing class at the John Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, near Murphy.
Addie's Advice: Queer representation in lit and the media
DL intern Margot “Addie” Walser opens up about queer representation in the media.
Y on Wheels hits the road on Mondays and Wednesdays
The Y will bring lunch, games and crafts, the Dcpl Bookmobile will be there with stories and library books
Thomasville celebrates 'Stars Night'
The entire community is invited to the City’s Historic Finch Field on Thursday, June 15th. The gates open at 5:00 and the game begins at 5:30.
Community gathers to end gun violence
Local community gathers to focus on ending gun violence.
Thomasville Top Dog Night Celebration: HiToms
Thomasville City Schools will be holding its Top Dog Night celebration with the HiToms at Finch Field in Thomasville on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 beginning at 6:00 pm.
Celebrate Summer at Arts Theater 202
It’s “All Together Now,” for Summer Reading at the Davidson County Public Libraries
The Davidson County Public Libraries Summer Reading Program for the year 2023 is themed, “All Together Now.” This theme highlights the values of kindness, friendship, and unity.
AK's column: Lessons learned from Tina Turner
A tribute from a small-town girl to the late Tina Turner.
Local Events: Goose and Monkey's Spring Pop Up Market
Goose and Monkey Brew House of Lexington is celebrating local entrepreneurs and artisans with their Spring Market Pop Up.
Lifestyles: Give them kale
Lifestyles Columnist Clarence Vernon Hargrave says, “kale is all the rage!”
Free concert at the city’s Historic Finch Field
The Thomasville Tourism Commission is hosting a free concert at the City’s Historic Finch Field on Friday May 26th . The “Red, White, and Nu-Blu” event will feature country/bluegrass band Nu-Blu playing from 4pm – 6:pm. The first pitch of the HiToms will be thrown at 6:30 and the game will end with festive fireworks!
Hospice: Art Call
For more information on how to apply, please visit: www.hospiceofdavidson.org/art
Stamey’s Barbecue of Tyro to celebrate 50th anniversary
Stamey’s Barbecue celebrates 50th anniversary in June
Rooted in Davidson County, Braden Hull prepares for move to Nashville
When Braden Hull penned “Falling Out of Love,” a song about his parents’ divorce, he knew it would register with children, young and old, who shared the same experience. However, what he didn’t bank on was the reaction of the masses in response to the video of his mother listening to his record for the first time.
Denton FarmPark Annual Memorial Day Festival
Denton FarmPark has 400 + camp sites to lodge at and a food truck festival going on Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-6PM!!
Uptown Lexington prepares for inaugural arts fest Saturday, May 13th
Art is alive and welcoming in Uptown Lexington. From shimmy shaking belly dancers to food trucks, sweet trucks, a bounce house, live music, fire trucks, sidewalk chalk contest, aerialist performances, magicians, games and more.
Master Gardener 17th Annual Garden Tour: June 3rd and 4th
Ticket pre-sales begin May 1 through individual MG Volunteers as well at The Backyard Retreat, 106 S Main Street, Lexington; Cupcake Cuties, 8363 N NC Hwy 109, Wallburg; and Wallburg Mulch, Sand and Gravel, 8490 N NC Hwy 109, Winston-Salem.
World Belly Dance Day to be celebrate at arts festival
Team Lexington is excited to announce the World Belly Dance Day 2023 event being held at the Uptown Lexington Art Festival happening Saturday May 13th!