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Published: December 4, 2008
Greetings Smittyheads,
Well, we are moving into the last few weeks of 2008. I'm wondering where this year went so fast. With the end of the year we have a number of holiday events going on and some new info happening in the community.
As you read this edition, you might want to be aware that the Baseball Downtown organization will be unveiling the new team name and mascot on Thursday, December 4 th . Keep an eye out in your local print and television media as this news breaks in the coming days.
NOMA, a new bar and restaurant downtown just opened their doors this week for business at Fourth and Marshall Street. They have "raised the bar" for a bar/restaurant not only in downtown Winston-Salem, but around the city. Very nice. Very impressive. For more information: Telephone 703-5112. E-mail noma_ws@yahoo.com
New Year's Eve is right around the corner. On the SmittysNotes.com web site and the next edition, stay tuned for events being planned around the Triad.
Now to the business at hand...
New Sustainable Residence - MINIM! In downtown Winston-Salem
Just announced is a new mixed-use development in the heart of downtown. MINIM! will be a modern high rise in the center Winston-Salem at Fourth and Cherry Street. Project architect Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce has designed the building to be LEED Certified Gold . MINIM will uniquely be the first "green" / sustainable mixed use office, retail and residential opportunity downtown. The 12,500 square foot former Legal Aid building will be restored. Two adjacent buildings will be razed and a new 48,000 square foot building with 11 floors will be built on the property.
There will be 17 residential condos priced at $151,900 to $532,500. Half will be less than $250,000, with square footage ranging between 550 to 1,880. Attractive LEED features will include high ceilings with recessed lighting, polished concrete floors, Energy Star appliances, large windows, recycling storage, water-saving toilets, and high-efficiency heating, cooling and lighting systems.
The developer, Howell Dunlap with Dwell Development Group LLC., considers with the cost of new construction and MINIM's prime location; the cost per square foot value is strong. This will be a unique opportunity to be an original member of this sustainable urban community. For more information e-mail howell@dwellnc.com or Katie Pepper at WRCP Properties e-mail katiep@wrcp.com Telephone: 725-1371.
Smitty's Notes now on Facebook
In the coming weeks you will see some changes to Smitty's Notes e-newsletter and SmittysNotes.com. Not going to tell to much. I can say the web site will be updated with new content and take advantage of the new social media and networking tools to better connect the Smitty's Notes e-community.
One thing I will share is the launch of the Smitty's Notes E-Community of Winston-Salem page on Facebook.com. Like many communities around the country, Facebook has moved out of its original base of the under 21 crowd and has seen phenomenal growth in the 30-50 year old age group. It invaded the Winston-Salem community this past spring by leaps and bounds. I've been watch how people have using the site and don't think it's a passing fade. It has slowly integrated into my people's lives, businesses and community organizations.
So, in joining the Smitty's Notes group, you can get connected with other subscribers in the community and also from time to time get some breaking news first on the Facebook page. If you are a Facebook user and want to join the group, just click here .
Stay tuned for other developments related to the Smitty's Notes brand in the upcoming weeks.
Black Nativity - December 12 -14
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company is proud to present America's Hottest Holiday Musical, "Black Nativity," written by Langston Hughes. This is truly the greatest story ever told. The combination of Gospel music, African drums and even a dash of rap has proven to be a winning combination!
Bring your family, friends and church members. Let's share the story of the birth of Jesus Christ together. Showtimes are December 12 at 8 p.m., December 13 at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. December 14 at 3 p.m. at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem. Adults $22, Children/Senior Citizens $158. For ticket purchases and additional information call: 336.723-2266. (Event Posting courtesy of ComingEventz.com – Your local source of arts, social and cultural events serving the African-American community.)
West End Association Biennial Holiday Homes Tour - Sunday, December 14th
Looking to get into the holiday mood and check out some of the fabulous old homes in the West End? The West End Association is hosting its biennial Holiday Homes Tour on Sunday, December 14th. This historic neighborhood, designed in l890, was originally built as a resort and residential community. Its curvy streets and terraced lawns blend beautifully with its Queen Anne, colonial revival, Craftsman and Victorian-style houses. Many of you have ridden by them and were probably curious as to what's inside. Well, here's your chance to find out. The West End Homeowners Association sponsors this tour every two years.
This year's tour will run from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Bahnson House at 5 th and Spring Street beginning at noon, for $15. Advance tickets can be purchased for $12 at Alex's Cafe, Fourth Street Filling Station, Lighthouse Restaurant, West End Cafe and Zevely House. This event is sponsored by the West End Association in partnership with Preserve Historic Forsyth, Inc. Please contact Laura Elliott, lelliott879@gmail.com or Catherine Hendren, catherinehendren@gmail.com for more information. Visit http://www.historicwestend.org or http://www.preservehistoricforsyth.com
Holiday and New Year's Eve Event Web Posting
If your organization has a holiday or New Year's event coming up in December, and you want to get the word out, please feel free to post it at http://www.smittysnotes.com under "Add Event" and http://www.eventorama.org Both Web sites feed into each other's event calendars and are linked to other Web sites throughout the Triad. Please share what you have going on with others.
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