Just two days after President Joe Biden signed legislation declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday, hundreds turned out Saturday to celebrate local history.
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“On the Fly” – An Interview with Artist, Pam Baldwin
“On the Fly” is a Davidson Local series by designer, editor and writer Kim Kanoy. This week she features Thomasville artist, Pam Baldwin of paperclutch.com.
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Are you ready for live Jazz, dinner, drinks and loads of fun?
Support local news and local youth! [Photo: Antionette Kerr/Davidson Local] We hope you are getting excited about the Hands Across Davidson County Jazz and dinner event tomorrow! We still have a few tickets left. Please feel free to share this with a friend.
Our teams are preparing for the silent auction that will close at 8pm. We will collect the winning bids at the event. Some items include sweets, relaxation baskets, signed Panthers jerseys, vacation getaway’s, home décor and professional services.
We will accept cash, checks or credit card payments!
New Thomasville retailer features American artisans
BL Maker’s Market in Thomasville features products from more than 100 American artisans.
Health department offering vaccines at Juneteenth event
On Saturday, June 19 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., the Davidson County Health Department (DCHD) will be administering COVID-19 vaccines at the Juneteenth Celebration.
Black Violin to headline weekend music festival
Grammy-nominated Black Violin is headed to Lexington’s Depot District Music Fest.
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United Way trivia night
Nippon Electric Glass and United Way of Davidson County are teaming up once again to host their 2021 team trivia on Thursday, June 24th , at Bull City Ciderworks, 599 S. Railroad Street, Lexington, NC 27292. Teams will be made up of four participants. The cost to enter is $100 per team. Contact ak@davidsonlocal.com if you want to join the Davidson Local Team.
Local author hosting book release event
On Sunday, June 13 Tonya Lanier will celebrate the release of her book, Lost in the Shuffle II.
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Your insider’s guide to weekly local events for June 4-June 10.
Juneteenth celebration to focus on history, culture and art
On Saturday, June 19, Anything for Our Youth, in collaboration with City of Lexington, Davidson-Davie County Community College, Uptown Lexington, Inc., Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Visitors Center, will host the event. Admission is free to the public. Food and craft vendors will have select items for sale.
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Baxley brings nature inside home through paintings, sculptures
Richard Baxley said he’s always found beauty in nature and has tried to capture that essence in his artwork.
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Your insider’s Guide to Weekly Local Events for May 27-June 2. All events with a Winston-Salem address are located within Davidson County.
Crafting class to benefit youth in foster care
Craftabull, a company that focuses on crafting with benefits, is partnering with Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse in Lexington for a fun and family friendly pint glass etching class.
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Uptown Lexington Summer Strolls 2021
Uptown Lexington, Inc. will host four Summer Strolls from May through August. The four Summer Strolls, which have been held only on Friday evenings in the past, will kick off Saturday, May 22 for the Shoppin’ Streatery!
Five years of bull, brew and possibly eating a shoe
Bull City Ciderworks recently announced the official grand reopening of its Lexington, NC location after a nearly year-long renovation during COVID-19. Organizers say the public event on May 15 will feature music and food trucks to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Lexington Tap Room and Production Center. Entry is free to the public.
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