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Valentine’s Day Special at The Mad Platter pg. 12

Tapped into Craft Libations and VictualsBig Bear Black Stout pg. 21

Valentine’s Date Ideas pg. 9New to the Triad:

Thai Harmony, Downtown Winston-Salem pg. 18

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SUNDAY BRUNCHSun BillyBob’sSilverDiner(WS) Cleopatra’s(GSO) Community Arts Cafe (WS) Finnigan’sWake(WS) Five Points (WS) Giovanni’s(GSO) J Peppers (Kville) Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery (HP) Lucky32(GSO) MCoulsPublicHouse(GSO) Mozelle’sFreshSouthernBistro(WS) New Town Bistro (WS) River Ridge Taphouse (L / C) Sweet Potatoes (WS) VillageTavern(GSO,WS) WS Prime (WS)MARTINI SPECIALSMon Cooper’sAleHouse(GSO)Tue Piedmont Club (WS)Wed CitiesGrillandBar(WS) Mark’sRestaurant(GSO) TheOldFourthStreetFillingStation(WS)Thr BluMartini(GSO) CafePastaandGrille(GSO) J Peppers (Kville) Jeffrey Adams on Fourth (WS)OTHER EVENTSMondaysStumble Stilskins: BingoBurke Street Pub: Cornhole TourneyTuesdaysBull’sTavern:TuesdayJam-OpenMicTates Craft Cocktails: Live JazzWednesdaysBistro 150: Live JazzCooper’sAleHouse:BluesJamFoothillsBrewing:BluegrassOpenJamInk, Paint, Stamp! Demo Day

ThursdaysCafe Pasta Live Acoustic MusicGiovanni’s:JoshWestJH Adams Inn: Live MusicPiedmont Club: Live Acoustic MusicThe Worx: Live Piano music 6-9pFridays Eclection:GirlsNightOutSpareTimeEntertainmentGreensboro:GalacticBowlingThe Mad Platter: 2 paint for price of 1The Worx: Live Jazz 9-12aSaturdaysCafe Pasta: Song Bear ProductionsSilo Deli Wine and Cheese Bar: Live MusicSundaysJake’sBilliards&Pub:PoolTournament

WINE SPECIALSSun BrixxWoodFiredPizza(GSO) Mon Tates Craft Cocktails (WS) Southern Smoke Eatery (WS)Tue Bleu Restaurant & Bar (WS) CafePastaandGrille(GSO) Five Points (WS) Hutch and Harris Pub (WS) Jeffrey Adams on Fourth (WS) OutwestSteakhouse&Saddleroom(Kvill) Piedmont Club (WS) Tates Craft Cocktails (WS) Thistle Stop Wine Shop (Kville) Wed @ElmStGrill(GSO) Eclection (Kville) CafePastaandGrille(GSO) Camino Bakery (WS) LocalHouseBar(GSO) OldNick’sPub(L/C) OutwestSteakhouse&Saddleroom(Kvill) SammyG’sTavern(HP) Second&GreenTavern(WS) Southern Roots (J) WineStyles(GSO)Thr 2520 Tavern (L / C) Crown & Cork (WS) Giovanni’s(GSO) JH Adams - Hamptons (HP) Mozelle’sFreshSouthernBistro(WS) TheOldFourthStreetFillingStation(WS) The Vino Shoppe (HP) TheWorx(GSO)Fri Eclection (Kville) SteakStreet(GSO)Sat Burke Street Pub (WS) TRIVIATue Burke Street Pub (WS) Foothills Brewing (WS) Potent Potables (J) River Ridge Taphouse (L / C)Wed Grey’sTavern(GSO) Piedmont Club (WS) StumbleStilskins(GSO) Jake’sBilliards&Pub(GSO)KARAOKESun LocalHouseBar(GSO)Tue Cooper’sAleHouse(GSO) ClubOrion(GSO) Ziggy’s(WS)Wed Bull’sTavern(WS)Thr Grey’sTavern(GSO) Tee Time Sports and Spirits (WS)Fri BillyBob’sSilverDiner(WS) LegendsBar&Grill@TheClarion(GSO) Tee Time Sports and Spirits (WSSat Tee Time Sports and Spirits (WS)


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Arts and Performing Arts Tue Feb 2, 2016BUSINESS NETWORKINGHampton Inn & Suites Coliseum: GSO Leads GroupPiedmont Club: Piedmont Womens Forum (PWF)LIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: Tuesday Jam - Open MicCooper’s Ale House - GSO: KaraokeDowntown WS: The Big EatWed Feb 3, 2016ARTS / FAMILYHanesbrands Theatre: Vrooommm!Meroney Theatre: Welcome To MitfordLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBib’s Downtown: Wing WednesdayBull’s Tavern: Kostume KaraokeCooper’s Ale House - GSO: Open Blues JamGreensboro Coliseum: Carrie UnderwoodHutch and Harris Pub: Matt and DanaStumble Stilskins: Mancub TriviaThu Feb 4, 2016ARTS / FAMILYGreenhill: Its All About the HueGuilford College: GodspellHanesbrands Theatre: Vrooommm!Jamestown Public Library: Job Search Strategies WorkshopMeroney Theatre: Welcome To MitfordUNCG Brown Theater: Winter Briefs by UNCG Playwriting StudentsLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: REGGAE UNLIMITEDFri Feb 5, 2016ARTS / FAMILYDelurk Gallery: The Kitchen SinkJuried Art ExhibitionDesign Archives: Design Archive First Friday HoursGreenhill: First Friday |Performance by the SUAH African Dance TheatreGuilford College: GodspellHigh Point Theatre: Jimmy Webb: The Glen Campbell YearsStained Glass Playhouse: August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson”Twin City Stage: Proposals: A Comedy by Neil SimonUNCG Brown Theater: Winter Briefs by UNCG Playwriting StudentsLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: OF GOOD NATURECooper’s Ale House - GSO: Three Alarm WasabiIronworks Motorcycles: Beer, Bikes & BSSecond & Green Tavern: Funtime Friday Luau PartySecond & Green Tavern: Lord Nelson BandThe Deck at River Twist: Stereo DollSat Feb 6, 2016ARTS / FAMILYGSO Historical Museum : Lifted VoicesGuilford College: GodspellHanesbrands Theatre: Vrooommm!High Point Theatre: Yolanda Rabun and TrioHolly Hill Mall & Business Center: Cheers For Chocolate Festival


Meroney Theatre: Welcome To MitfordReynolds Auditorium : The StylisticsSeagrove Elementary School: Wrestling Fundraiser for Knockouts 18U Girl’s FastpitchStained Glass Playhouse: August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson”Twin City Stage: Proposals: A Comedy by Neil SimonUNCG Brown Theater: Winter Briefs by UNCG Playwriting StudentsLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: BROTHERS PEARLCooper’s Ale House - GSO: Red Dirt RevivalHutch and Harris Pub: Funkshun BandThe Deck at River Twist: TCUWINERY / BREWERYJOLO Winery & Vineyards: Jolo Winery & Vineyards Re-opening And Wine Release PartyRaffaldini Vineyards: Afternoon With The WinemakerRayLen Vineyards: Fat Saturday Mardi Gras FestivalSun Feb 7, 2016ARTS / FAMILYGreenhill: Its All About the HueHanesbrands Theatre: Vrooommm!Twin City Stage: ProposalsUNCG Brown Theater: Winter Briefs by UNCG Playwriting StudentsLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: Industry NightCooper’s Ale House: Superbowl


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Need a Valentine’s Date Ideas? Try the Symphony or Theatres

By Sara E. ButnerYou don’t have to be an expert on classical music to enjoy the symphony – in fact, both the Greensboro Symphony and Winston-Salem Symphony have planned concerts that’ll make a perfect date night for you and your Valentine. The Greensboro Symphony’s Tanger Outlets Pops Series will present Broadway, Our Way! on Saturday, Feb. 13. Classically trained vocalists, entertainers and recording artists Will and Anthony Nunziata bring fresh takes on timeless Broadway classics in a concert that soars, entertains and comes straight from the heart. The concert includes lush arrangements from West Side Story, South Pacific, Man of La Mancha, including songs like “The Impossible Dream,” “Make Someone Happy,” “Somewhere,” “Being Alive” and their signature mash-ups of songs like “Who Can I Turn To / What Kind of Fool Am I” and “This Nearly Was Mine / Some Enchanted Evening.” The concert takes place at 8 p.m. at Westover Church (505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro). Tickets: $25-$50; purchase online at www.GreensboroSymphony.org. If rock ‘n roll is more your style, the Winston-Salem Symphony’s Plugged-In Pops Series welcomes Terry Mike Jeffrey for A Salute to Elvis!, also on Saturday, Feb. 13. Jeffrey, an Emmy Award-nominated singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, is known world-wide for his performances of Elvis Presley’s music. With the blessings of Graceland/EPE, and the original orchestra charts from the official Elvis archives, he and his band blend with full orchestras in presenting their salute to the King of Rock & Roll, (minus the impersonator element). The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Reynolds Auditorium (301 N. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem). Tickets: $20-$67; purchase online at www.wssymphony.org. Twin City Stage presents Neil Simon’s ProposalsA warm summer day in 1953 finds the Hines family – Burt, daughter Josie, and housekeeper Clemma – awaiting the arrival of Burt’s ex-wife for a visit to their cottage in the Poconos. When Josie’s old boyfriend and Clemma’s estranged husband show up at the same time, romantic entanglements ensue for one delightfully funny and poignant afternoon. An Opening Night Reception, hosted by NewBridge Bank and Raffaldini Vineyards, will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and sweets by Savory St. Catering, wine and punch. The Saturday, Feb. 13, performance includes a pre-show Valentine’s Day Wine and Chocolates Reception, courtesy of Raffaldini Vineyards and Black Mountain Chocolates. Performances:

Simba: SuperbowlSpare Time GSO: Super Bowl 50 PartyStumble Stilskins: SuperbowlMon Feb 8, 2016ARTS / FAMILYBethania Mill & Village Shoppes: Legend of Payne Road & Other Paranormal Activities DiscussionStephen D Hyers Studio Theater: 14th Annual GSO FringefestivalBUSINESS NETWORKINGChakras: Spa, Salon: Triad After Work Social at ChakrasTue Feb 9, 2016ARTS / FAMILYDowntown Winston-Salem: The Big EatChildren’s Museum of WS: Angel Bear Yoga: Valentine’s Day!LIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: Tuesday Jam - Open MicCooper’s Ale House - GSO: KaraokeGreene Street Club: Randy & Lahey of Trailer Park BoysHutch and Harris Pub: Hutch & Harris Anniversary Party w/ Deluge FunkWed Feb 10, 2016ARTS / FAMILYGSO Coliseum: Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey CircusThe Shepherd’s Center of Greater WS: Volunteer Training!WS Wine Market: Wine and Chocolate for OYL with the JayceesSmith Street Diner: Red Cross Blood DriveBUSINESS NETWORKINGEmbassy Suites: Entrepreneur Simplified Business WorkroomLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBib’s Downtown: Wing WednesdayBull’s Tavern: Kostume KaraokeCooper’s Ale House - GSO: Open Blues JamSecond & Green Tavern: Leather & Lace Band / Acoustic DuoStumble Stilskins: Mancub TriviaThu Feb 11, 2016ARTS / FAMILYChildren’s Museum of WS: Mutt-i-grees® in the Library StorytimeTaylor Theatre: She Kills MonstersTwin City Stage: Twin City Stage presents Proposals A Comedy by Neil SimonBUSINESS NETWORKINGEmbassy Suites GSO: GMA Stress Less: YOU Management vs. Time Management!The Piedmont Club: Business Referral BreakfastFri Feb 12, 2016ARTS / FAMILYBenton Convention Center: Pancake JamboreeCarolina Theatre: The Sit-In SeriesCommunity Theatre of GSO: CTG’s Production Of The Diary Of Anne FrankFirst Christian Church: Night To Shine PromGreenhill: Its All About the HueIrving Park Art and Frame: “AFTER HOURS”- 5th


Valentine’s Day Special at The Mad PlatterBy Brian Watkins

The perfect Valentine’s Day plan is right in Greensboro at The Mad Platter. Treat your special someone to the annual Valentine’s Date Night special, including desserts and adult beverages to enjoy alongside the night’s main painting event. Whether you’d rather work your creative muscle on some pottery or put paint to canvas, each couple can create something memorable together.The Mad Platter is kicking this year’s Valentine’s Day off with a canvas special: $65 per couple covers supplies and instruction, as well as a traceable template. Stop by and do something unique this year for Valentine’s Day; you’ll both bring home something to remember.As an open studio for all ages, The Mad Platter has been a place for budding artists to create and grow over the years. Owner Meredith Moore says that’s her favorite part:

watching kids grow through their artwork. Styles develop over time, and friends can bond over shared experiences of expression.For 20 years The Mad Platter has been open to walk-ins. Patrons choose their pieces, their paints, and then get to it. With stamps, stencils, and other tools folks can put something personal and unique into every piece. After the piece is finished patrons can leave them at the studio to be glazed and fired. Simply pick them up later and bring them home to enjoy forever.Canvas painting is popular, too. For beginners there are a variety of designs that come with step-by-step instructions, but painters are free to create their own designs as well.Classes for canvas painting and pottery painting are available through


The Mad Platter’s website at: www.madplatterpottery.comBecause you can stop by and paint your own designs, but also be guided step by step if desired, The Mad Platter works for artists of all experience levels. If you’re new to painting, this can be a great way to get familiar with brush techniques andHosting a special event where you think your guests would enjoy painting? You can also take advantage of Mad Platter’s “Parties To Go” service — ideal for groups of 20 or more. Mad Platter brings all the supplies needed for everyone to create and have a great time. Parties To Go has been a good experience for after school groups, churches, daycare centers, and even girl scouts events.Meredith grew into owning The Mad Platter after graduated from UNCG a year after its opening. She’d been working there while in college, and used her passion to turn a job into a vision.

Annual Guilford County ART TEACHERS art showKing Christian Center: “Hearts on Fire”O.Henry Hotel: “What We Love” WeekendShiners: Under The GunSoutheast Baptist Church: Parents’ Night OutTaylor Theatre: She Kills MonstersTwin City Stage: Twin City Stage presents Proposals A Comedy by Neil SimonBUSINESS NETWORKINGCourtyard By Marriott: GMA Noontime NetworkingLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFECooper’s Ale House - GSO: SomethingreenHutch & Harris Pub: Deadmen (Doug, Corky, and Steve)McLaurin Farms (Home of the Woods of Terror): Valentine Of TerrorSecond & Green Tavern: Del-Ray Brother’sThe Deck at River Twist: BounceSat Feb 13, 2016ARTS / FAMILYCommunity Theatre of GSO: CTG’s Production of The Diary of Anne FrankGSO Farmers Curb Market: Love Your Local French Toast BrunchHigh Point Museum: Blacksmith DemonstrationHigh Point Museum: Thread Buttons in the Historical ParkKing Christian Center: “Hearts on Fire”PB & Java Coffee & Sammiches: “Love is in the Air” Valentines DinnerReynolds Auditorium : WS Symphony Plugged in Pops!: A Salute to Elvis!


Southeast Baptist Church: Saltydogs Valentine BanquetTaylor Theatre: She Kills MonstersTwin City Stage: Twin City Stage presents Proposals A Comedy by Neil SimonWestover Church: GSO Symplony Broadway, Our Way!FESTIVAL / OUTDOORSFourth of July Park: 5k Race for our HeroesLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFECooper’s Ale House: The MulligansHutch and Harris Pub: RainCheck LiveThe Deck at River Twist: Soul CentralThe Piedmont Club: Valentine’s DinnerWINERY / BREWERYIron Gate Winery: Murder is a Fine Art: A Murder Mystery DinnerRayLen Vineyards: Love the Wine You’re WithSun Feb 14, 2016ARTS / FAMILYCommunity Theatre of GSO: CTG’s Production Of The Diary Of Anne FrankGreenhill: Its All About The HueKing Christian Center: “Hearts on Fire”O.Henry Hotel: “What We Love” WeekendTaylor Theatre: She Kills MonstersThe Palladium Event Center: Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and BallTriad ECO Adventures: Couples Only Sweetheart GlideTwin City Stage: Twin City Stage presents Proposals A Comedy by Neil SimonVillage Inn Event Center: Purple ReignLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: Industry NightCooper’s Ale House - GSO: KaraokeGiovannis Restaurant: Live Jazz with Gary WoodardJeffery Adams on Fourth: Valentines DinnerThe Old Fourth Street Filling Station: Valentine’s DinnerMon Feb 15, 2016ARTS / FAMILYChildren’s Museum of WS: ArtVenture Winter Day CampTue Feb 16, 2016ARTS / FAMILYReynolda Manor Public Library: Basics of InvestingLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: Tuesday Jam - Open MicCooper’s Ale House: KaraokePiedmont Club: Mixology: Cocktailing with SheaWed Feb 17, 2016ARTS / FAMILYCommunity Theatre of GSO: CTG’s Production of The Diary of Anne FrankHemphill Library: Lupus Foundation Support Group Guilford CountyLowes Foods: Low Cost Spay and Neuter TransportTaylor Theatre: She Kills MonstersLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBib’s Downtown: Wing WednesdayBull’s Tavern: Kostume KaraokeCooper’s Ale House - Greensboro: Open Blues JamHutch and Harris Pub: Matt and Dana


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Thu Feb 18, 2016ARTS / FAMILYChildren’s Museum of WS: Little TykesCommunity Theatre of GSO: CTG’s Production of The Diary of Anne FrankTaylor Theatre: She Kills MonstersFri Feb 19, 2016ARTS / FAMILYCommunity Theatre of GSO: CTG’s Production of The Diary of Anne FrankHillcrest Baptist Church: Mingling of Souls Marriage ConferenceNorvell Theater: Taming Of The ShrewParamount Theater: The Gallery PlayersStained Glass Playhouse: August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson”Taylor Theatre: She Kills MonstersLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFECooper’s Ale House: CC3Second & Green Tavern: Punk Floyd ProjectThe Deck at River Twist: Rock It BandPiedmont Club: Bourbon & Bacon Pairngs DinnerUptown Charlie’s: Vintage & Lace BandZiggy’s: Baity’s Music Garden Benefit ReunionWINERY / BREWERYRaffaldini Vineyards: Raffaldini Vineyards Wine Club Pickup WeekendSat Feb 20, 2016ARTS / FAMILYCommunity Theatre of GSO: CTG’s Production of The Diary of Anne FrankGreensboro Ice House: Try Hockey For Free


Thai Harmony102 W 3rd StWinston-Salem NC(336) 842-5532(Free parking in the parking lot off 2nd St on Town Run Ln)

The word “Harmony” represents the harmonized between Authentic and Modern Thai. We also offer sushi, craft beer and full bar with TV wall. We want to stand out

among other Thai restaurants in the area with the unique dishes, homemade dessert but still keep the taste of authentic Thai food. These idea came from old school style senior Thai chef and young generation Junior chef from famous Thai restaurant in NewYork. We want to be a place for professional to come for a business meeting but also a cool place for young crowd to hang out.

We are now creating Thai brunch menu which will serve on Sunday between noon - 3pm starting in February. Featuring Buttermilk waffle with honey sriracha chicken tender, Thai style sunny side eggs pan, coconut waffle with orange cirtus marmalade. On Valentine’s Day we will have the special menu for that weekend (Feb 12-14) without the set price but reservation is recommended.

Happy hour Half price sushi rolls and appetizer daily from 5-6pm

Monday: Half price wine by the glassTuesday: Half price wine by the bottleWednesday: Half price draft beerThursday: $3 Off Specialty DrinksFriday: $4 Red bull Mix drinkSaturday: $4 Hot/Cold House SakeSunday: $3 Mimosa and Bloody Mary

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Guilford College: Guilfor College Quidditch Club First Anual Yule BallNorvell Theater: Taming Of The ShrewStained Glass Playhouse: August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson”Taylor Theatre: She Kills MonstersFESTIVAL / OUTDOORSPatrick Henry Community College, Stuart site: Caring Hearts for Healthy Soles 10K and 5K Fitness WalkLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEArizona Pete’s: Under The Gun live performanceCooper’s Ale House - Greensboro: Michael BennettHutch and Harris Pub: Live Music: UnwrittenO.Henry Hotel: O.Henry Jazz Series: Benjamin Matlack QuartetParamount Theater: The Gallery PlayersSecond & Green Tavern: Toga PartySomewhere Else Tavern: Louie Money’s Bday BashThe Deck at River Twist: Jaxon JillZiggy’s: Absolute 80’s final Ziggys ShowWINERY / BREWERYRaffaldini Vineyards: Wine Club Pickup WeekendSun Feb 21, 2016ARTS / FAMILYBass Chapel United Methodist Church: Black History Month CelebrationCommunity Theatre of GSO: CTG’s Production of The Diary of Anne FrankParamount Theater: The Gallery PlayersPatrick Henry Community College: An Afternoon of Chamber Music: Lovers and Losers at LoveTaylor Theatre: She Kills MonstersTriad Acoustic Stage: Radiunt AbunduntLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: Industry NightCone Denim Entertainment Center: Big Head Todd and The MonsterMeridian Restaurant: Meridian Restaurant 9th Anniversary PartyWINERY / BREWERYRaffaldini Vineyards: Wine Club Pickup WeekendMon Feb 22, 2016ARTS / FAMILYPresbyterian Church of the Covenant: Monday Night Mediation And Contemplative PracticesLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: Whiskey NightGreene Street Club: Creed Bratton of NBC’s ‘The Office’ TV showStumble Stilskins: Bingo NightTue Feb 23, 2016ARTS / FAMILYRandolph-Asheboro YMCA: Community Blood DriveReynolda Manor Public Library: Using Coupons to get FREE GroceriesSoutheast Baptist Church: Saltydogs Lunch Outing To Gtcc!LIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: Tuesday Jam - Open MicCooper’s Ale House - Greensboro: KaraokePiedmont Club: Member Appreciation: $3.99 Tacos


Wed Feb 24, 2016BUSINESS NETWORKINGThai Harmony: Triad After Work SocialLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: Kostume KaraokeCooper’s Ale House - Greensboro: Open Blues JamThu Feb 25, 2016ARTS / FAMILYDana Auditorium: GSO Symphony Orchestra The Music of TchaikovskyHanesbrands Theater: Finding the Perfect Woman (me stessa al meglio)UNCG Brown Theater: From Up HereBUSINESS NETWORKINGThe Piedmont Club: Business Referral BreakfastPiedmont Club: Cup Of Know: Manage Stress Like A ProFri Feb 26, 2016ARTS / FAMILYNorvell Theater: Taming Of The ShrewParamount Theater: The Gallery PlayersThe Empire Room: Rock the Runway Fashion ShowUNCG Brown Theater: From Up HereLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBistro 150: Andrea and Chris TemplonCooper’s Ale House: Corey Luetjen & The Traveling Blues BandGreensboro Coliseum: Billy CurringtonHutch and Harris Pub: Live Music: GBsSat Feb 27, 2016ARTS / FAMILYChildren’s Museum of WS: Super Smile DayDana Auditorium: GSO Symphony Orchestra The Music of TchaikovskyHigh Point Museum: Blacksmith DemonstrationNorvell Theater: Taming Of The ShrewParamount Theater: The Gallery PlayersUNCG Brown Theater: From Up HereLIVE MUSIC / NIGHTLIFEBull’s Tavern: SIGNAL FIRECooper’s Ale House SideTrackedThe Deck at River Twist: Disco LemonadeWINERY / BREWERYRaffaldini Vineyards: Vineyards of Swan Creek Association Wine and Cheese CelebrationSun Feb 28, 2016ARTS / FAMILYUNCG Brown Theater: From Up HereParamount Theater: The Gallery PlayersKernersville Public Library: Clergy Ordinations Open to PublicBrendle Recital Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University: WS Symphony Discovery Concert for Kids: Peter and the WolfWINERY / BREWERYRaffaldini Vineyards: Vineyards of Swan Creek Association Wine and Cheese CelebrationMon Feb 29, 2016ARTS / FAMILYFirst Christian Church: Triad Job Fair sponsored by The ResourceNorvell Theater: Youth Auditions For Junie B. Jones: The Musical


Bear Republic’s Big Bear Black StoutSpencer: Bear Republic opened in wine country, Sonoma County in 1995. In 1996 they were named “Small Brewing Company of the Year” and Small Brewing Company Brewer of the Year” at the Great American Beer Festival. The beer that put them on the map is the Racer 5(India Pale Ale) but we sampled the Big Bear Black Stout. Weighing in at 8.1% ABV this is definitely a “Big” beer! Lots of caramel and roasty flavors finish this smooth Russian Imperial Stout with the addition of Centennial and Cascade hops. If you are looking for a deep black stout with a nice brown head then this is your winter companion. The old saying in wine country is that it takes a lot of beer to make good wine. Tim: We had this not only on The Less Desirables, but on our sister show, The Beer Dads. We found it to be a unique brew. It’s dark and creamy like a stout should be, but it also had a bitterness that was reminiscent of an IPA. This was not an overpowering trait as it sometimes can be. It was a welcome addition to the mix. The higher ABV was a bonus, as well. More bang for your buck, not only in alcohol content but all the flavor conditioning the brew gives your mouth. It’s better when you let it warm slightly, it brings that beautiful IPA/stout mix to the forefront. I rated it 4 stars the first time I had it (The Beer Dads) and it went up to 4.25 stars the second (The Less Desirables). It gets better as you go on. Highly recommended.

_________________________________Spencer Davis is owner of his family’s company, City Beverage, which has been selling fine beer and wine since 1946. They’re located at 915 Burke Street in Winston-Salem and on the web at www.citybeverage.com. Tim Beeman is co-owner, co-host and producer of The Less Desirables Podcast and The Less Desirables Podcast Network ft. The Less Desirables, Tart & Tangy Triad, The Beer Dads, Electric Camel Pod and Fan Interference podcasts. Find out more on their Facebook page or www.thelessdesirables.com

Try it locally at: Stumble Stilskins, Cooper Ale House and City Beverage to name a few local places.


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Feb. 5 & 6, 11-13 at 8 p.m., Feb. 7 & 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25; purchase online at www.twincitystage.org or call (336) 725-4001. Stained Glass Playhouse marks Black History Month with The Piano LessonAlso opening Feb. 5 is August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Piano Lesson, which the Stained Glass Playhouse presents in honor of Black History Month. Set in Pittsburgh in 1936, the play focuses on the dispute between Boy Willie and his sister, Berniece, over a family heirloom piano. Boy Willie wants to sell the piano to purchase land down south, but it’s covered with incredible carvings detailing the family’s rise from slavery. The Piano Lesson is a moving story of family, history and survival in which the Charles family must come to terms with their legacy. Performances: Feb. 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 at 8 p.m., Feb. 7, 14, & 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $11-16; purchase online stainedglassplayhouse.org (336) 499-1010. Spirit Gum Theatre Co. returns with biting comedy SeminarRounding out a busy month for Winston-Salem theatre, Spirit Gum Theatre presents Theresa Rebeck’s provocative comedy, Seminar. Four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure (played in the original Broadway production by the late Alan Rickman). Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this biting Broadway comedy. The production includes adult themes and language. Location: 1047 Northwest Blvd., Winston-Salem. Performances: Feb. 19 & 20, 26 & 27 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 21 & 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 at door. Visit http://www.spiritgumtheatre.com/ for more information.

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