Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

Happy Wednesday! As I sit writing this post, my kids and I are in sunny Florida visiting my parents! But while we are having a wonderful time, I can’t help feel a little homesick after reading about all the great summertime events happening in the Triad this weekend. Every time I compile this Wednesday event post I am reminded of how lucky we all are to be living in such family-friendly, vibrant and cultural cities. Enjoy your weekend in the Triad, Smarties!

But before you scroll down to get the latest scoop on events, don’t forget that Smarty Sponsor Brenner Children’s Hospital continues to offer a number of fabulous – and free – programs for parents and kids. This Saturday, Brenner’s BestHealth Kids is sponsoring an American Red Cross Baby Sitters Clinic from 9 am to 3 pm. Children ages 11 and up will learn important babysitting skills including infant care, first aid and CPR, home safety, games and communication skills in this clinic led by the American Red Cross. After completing the course, teens will be certified by the American Red Cross as trained babysitters. $45 per person. Event requires pre-registration by calling 336-716-2255, or by visiting www.besthealth.com.

Downtown Jazz
Friday, July 10 at 5:30pm
Corpening Plaza, Downtown Corner of 1st & Liberty Streets, Winston-Salem
The timeless summer classic is back for it's 12th year! A new collaboration between the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership and three respected music promoters will give a fresh spin to the organization's summer music series, which includes Alive After Five, Downtown Jazz and Summer On Trade. The free weekly outdoor concerts have been produced by the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership since 1997 as part of a greater effort to establish downtown as a destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and living. Downtown Jazz, in association with Post Entertainment,is scheduled from 5:30pm-8:30pm every 2nd and 4th Friday through August 28th in Corpening Plaza. Admission is free. Check out the website for band listings and parking info!

"Fancy Nancy" Fridays
Friday, July 10 from 10 am to 1 pm
My Party Palace Triad, 209-G Century Blvd., Kernersville
Join My Party Palace in July for "Fancy Nancy" Fridays. Based on the popular children's book series, "Fancy Nancy," these mini-camp days for girls ages 4-9 will be filled with learning fancy manners and words, dress up time, spa treatments, exciting games, stupendous crafts (that's a fancy word for great), and dancing of course. A healthy snack will be served and on the last day, there'll be a tea party with mommies. Registration required. $90 for entire serires or $35 per day. Sibling discounts available.

"West Side Story"
Thursday-Friday, 7 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m.
Weaver Academy Theatre, 300 S. Spring St., GSO
City Arts Drama Center’s three acting troupes present their summer musical and join together to tell the love story of Tony and Maria, amid a turf war between the Jets and the Sharks. $10.

EMF Kids Concert: Beach Party with Shana Banana
Saturday, July 11 at 10:30am
Triad Stage 232 South Elm Street, Greensboro
Back by popular demand, Shana Banana invites you to join her Banana Beach Party USA, a musical show about ocean animals and environmental awareness. Shana is a multi-award winning Florida singer/songwriter whose lively stage presence, dynamic voice, wonderful video and CDs have earned her Parents' Choice and NAPPA awards. Join us for this fun-filled family concert geared toward children ages two to seven!
Cost: $6 Kids / $10 Adults

NASCAR Weekly Racing Series
Saturday, July 11 at 8:00 pm
Bowman Gray Stadium 1250 S ML King Jr, Drive, Winston-Salem
100 Lap Modified, Chain Race. Gates at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 adults. $1 ages 6-11. Free under 6

Bayou Bash at the Bog
Saturday, July 11 from 5 - 9 pm
The Bog Garden,1105 Hobbs Road, GSO
The Bog Garden's walkways will be lined with torches at this Cajun-themed event, featuring live music, storytelling, food vendors and more. Free.

Emily Eve Weinstein “Saving Magic Spaces” Exhibition
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The SunTrust Gallery, Captain White House, 213 S. Main St., Graham
The Alamance County Arts Council will present the works of Emily Eve Weinstein from her book, “Saving Magic Spaces.” The book tells the story of how one group of friends and neighbors struggled valiantly to protect local forest from demolition. As a participant in the project, the paintings and text represent her take on it all. The book will also be for sale in Picasso’s Gift Shop. Free. Phone: 336-226-4495

Strong Sun Festival – A Native American PowWow
Friday noon-7:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Sunday noon-5:30 p.m.
Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, W-S
Three days celebrating Native American culture. Featuring Native American traditional music and dancers, Tribal Chiefs from across the South, the history of Native American presence in the Piedmont, legend telling, fire starting and craft demonstrations. Adults, $5; ages 5-12, $3; ages 4 and under, free.

Summer on Trade
Saturday, July 11 from 7 - 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. 7-10 p.m.

Arts Splash Summer Concert Series
Sunday, July 12 from 6 - 7:30 pm
Washington Terrace Park, 108 Gordon St., HP
Arts Splash Outdoor Summer Concert Series continues with R&B band The Company Band. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinner. Free.

Beat the Heat Tour
Sunday, July 12 at 2 pm
Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, W-S
This behind-the-scenes tour of Reynolda House allows visitors to investigate areas normally closed to the general public. Guests will explore the kitchens, laundry and mechanical rooms, ice-block air conditioning rooms, squash court and areas below the swimming pool, as well as enjoy the view across the lawn from the former roof garden. Members, $10; non-members, $12.

Community Fun – Steel Praisin’ Band and Home Cooking
Sunday, July 12 at 5 p.m.
Parkwood Baptist Church, 2107 Penny Road, HP
The community is invited to a covered dish dinner and to enjoy music provided by the band Steel Praisin’ band. Free, bring a dish to share. Phone: 336-454-2523.

Krispy Kreme Kool Kreme Social
Sunday, July 12 from 2-5 pm
Krispy Kreme, 914 Main St., HP
High Point Museum will be participating in a Kool Kreme Social at Krispy Kreme Sunday. There will be a display table and a children’s activity. Krispy Kreme will donate 20 percent of the proceeds during the event to the High Point Museum.

Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park
Sunday, July 12 at 6:30 pm
Guilford College Campus, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., GSO.
Bring the family and a picnic dinner and enjoy music featuring the Eastern Music Festival Student Orchestras. Free. Phone: 336-373-2373.

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