Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

Happy Wednesday, Smarties! We're happy to report that today's post is sponsored by Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant that serves the best brick-oven pizzas around!

Brixx is holding its Grand Opening at its new Winston-Salem location right off Hanes Mall Boulevard near Target. The address is 1295 Creekshire Way, in the Shoppes on Little Creek behind Ethan Allen. The Grand Opening takes place this Sunday, June 28 from 11 am to 11 pm. The event will also feature fun stuff for kids between 12 and 6 pm, such as balloon artists, face painters, bands, give-aways, prizes and pizza specials. And 10 percent of all proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.

I have to say I'm pretty excited about this myself. Brixx was one of my favorite pizza restaurants when I lived in Charlotte, and I'm looking forward to having its new location just minutes from my house! So don't make any lunch or dinner plans for Sunday, and be sure to bring the kids to this fabulous event!

As for the rest of the events this weekend, read on!

"Seussical the Musical Jr."
Friday, June 26 at 10 am
Meadowlark Elementary School, 401 Meadowlark Road, W-S.
West Side Civic Theatre summer campers will present the musical based on Dr. Seuss' beloved books. Phone: 336-945-6209.

Children's Magic Show
Friday, June 26 at Noon
Unity Church of Winston-Salem, 108 Hewes St., W-S
Children from the Fun Magic Camp will perform the tricks they learned this week to amaze and amuse children of all ages. Watch cards float in mid-air, coins vanish and reappear, turn a blank piece of paper into a real dollar bill--or even try some candy that was confetti just seconds ago! Free. Phone: 336-765-7319.

Books Alive Lazy Day Charades
Saturday, June 27 at 10:39 am
Lewisville Library Auditorium, Winston Salem
Books come alive at the Lewisville Library the last Saturday of every month. Every session starts at 10:30 a.m. with a two minute �actor�s warm-up�, followed by reading the selected book of the month, and then kids get on their feet and learn by doing. K - 3rd graders will enjoy this interactive program. Free. 336-703-2940.

Greensboro Parks & Recreation’s 75th Anniversary Festival
Saturday, June 27 from 10 am to 4 pm
Country Park, 3902 Nathanael Greene Dr, GSO
Featuring a parade, benefit bike ride, games, displays, great entertainment and prizes for all ages. Free. Phone: 336-373-3648.

Freedom Run
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Greensboro Marriott Downtown, 301 N. Greene St., GSO.
As part of the FunFourth Festival, run or walk in honor of our dedicated Military Personnel and Veterans. Deck yourself out in a patriotic costume and show off your American spirit. 10K Run starts at 8 a.m. Fees are $25 in advance; $30 day of registration. A two-mile Red, White and Blue Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:05 a.m. Fees are $12 in advance; $15 day of registration. There will also be a free Tot Trot and Kids' 1/2K beginning at 8:45 a.m. Phone: 336- 274-4595.

Summer on Trade
Saturday, June 27 from 7 to 10 pm
Corner 6th and Trade streets in The Arts District, W-S
The best street party in the Triad is back for its 10th year celebration. Each Saturday night this summer, plan to come to Downtown's Arts District for an eclectic mix of live music, delicious festival food and beverages and dancing in the streets. Fun for the entire family! Free. Phone: 336-354-1500.

Teddy Bear Fair
Saturday, June 27 from 9 am to 5 pm
NC Zoo, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro
Bring your Teddy Bear for a check up with zoo veterinarians. Adults, $10; ages 2-12, $6; under 2, free. Phone: 800-488-0444.

Arts Splash Summer Concert Series
Sunday, June 28 from 6 to 7:30 pm
Oak Hollow Festival Park, 1841 Eastchester Drive, HP
Free concert featuring the swing/big band music of Swing On. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any of the concert locations. Free. Phone: 336-887-2206.

Independence Celebration
Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, W-S.
The day features patriotic music from the Bethabara Concert Band, horse-drawn hay-wagon rides, 25-cent ice cream cones, craft demonstrations, decorating the Liberty Pole, mounted colonial militia and a magic show. Free. Phone: 336-924-8191.

Sundays in the Park
Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 pm
Center City Park 200 N Elm Street, GSO
Bring your family to Sundays in the Park on June 28th and enjoy live animals, storytelling and a potpourri of fossils, animal skins and more with the Natural Science Center. Musical performance by the High Lonesome Strings. For more information visit our website! Free.

Kool Kreme Socials in the Triad
Sunday, June 28 from 2 to 5 pm
Krispy Kreme locations: 5912 University Parkway in WS, 3704 High Point Road in GSO
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is celebrating the introduction of Kool Kreme® - a new soft serve line—to all Triad stores, as well as the remodeling of the stores, by hosting Kool Kreme Socials. The first Socials will be held at the locations listed above. Krispy Kreme will donate 20 percent of all sales during the Social at the University Parkway store to SciWorks™ in Winston Salem, and 20 percent of the sales at the High Point Road store to the Natural Science Center in Greensboro.

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Posted by Triad Smarty Pants at 5:00 AM