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Winston-Salem Monthly celebrates life in our city - the people, places, and events that make this a unique and vibrant place to live, work, and play.

Each month our feature stories and columns - beautifully designed, with top-notch photography - will entertain and inform area residents, making the magazine your must-have guide to the Twin City.

August 2008 Cover

Features

The Twin City at Twilight
Sandy Cartwright says she remembers what kind of nightlife Winston-Salem offered when she used to come home from college for visits: little to none. Now, she couldn’t stay bored if she wanted to.

Live and Learn
“It’s never too late to learn.” You’ve undoubtedly heard it before, recited on late-night infomercials or plastered across company bulletin boards. It’s a statement that’s become so clichéd in our society that its veracity is often cast aside without any contemplation.

Web Extra: A Conversation with U.S. Olympian Blake Russell
I have represented the United States on a few occasions at the world championship level, and I have to say that putting on the USA uniform is pretty amazing.

Departments

Artist In Residence

Conversations with area artisans about their works, methods, and inspiration

Ask An Expert

Q&A with a local expert who has an authority on practical matters or a quirky knowledge of interesting subjects

Food For Thought

Restaurant reviews, chef profiles, product descriptions, and other takes on local food and dining

Local Hero

Spotlight on a local figure who serves the community through good works and selfless sacrifice

Step Inside

Detailed tours of local homes with stories to tell - new looks, unusual collections, and exquisite designs