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A new arts organization has formed to advocate for the Arts District downtown and to create cohesion beyond the Arts District in Winston-Salem. The Arts District of Winston-Salem (ADWS), a 501(c)(6), is categorized as a volunteer neighborhood association with a mission “dedicated to connecting with and amplifying diverse voices and visions, bringing them together at the heart of our city.” Their first event, ARTS CRUSH, is Friday, April 22, from 7-10 p.m.

The Reynolda Quartet will present a livestreamed concert at 3 p.m. March 14. The quartet, composed of violinists Ida Bieler and Janet Orenstein, violist Ulrich Eichenauer and cellist Brooks Whitehouse, all of whom serve as faculty at UNCSA, will perform “Concert of Gratitude,” the second concert in collaboration with Reynolda House. Cost is $10 per household at tinyurl.com/zzz69ywc. Seeking artists Yadkin Arts Council has issued a call for art for its 2021 juried exhibition at Welborn...

Yadkin Arts Council has issued a call for art for its 2021 juried exhibition at Welborn Gallery. Artists from across North Carolina are eligible to participate in the 10th annual exhibit, which will be on display from July 1 to Aug. 27. Affee Vickers, local Winston-Salem artist, will be the juror for this exhibition. Affee works in glass, acrylic, stainless steel, titanium, abstract art, oil paintings and sculptures. The deadline to enter the show is June 6 by midnight. Eligibility for entry is...

SUPPORT Friday Morning Support Group: 10:30 a.m.-noon. For adults with any mental health issue. 336-768-3880 or www.triadmental health.org Tides and Thrives Support Groups: 10:30 a.m.-noon virtual meeting. To access the Thrive support group: 701-802-5332, access code: 579141#, online meeting ID: thrive91. For Tides support group: 978-990-5127, access code: 815890#, online meeting ID: tides. THEATER The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem: “Hadley High”: March 5-14. A new play by Chad Edwards on...

Art Pop Up ByGood Coffee and The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County are collaborating on an outdoor Art Pop Up from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at 301 Brookstown Ave in Winston-Salem. The event will feature a mix of media including art on canvas, handmade jewelry and accessories, leather goods, woodworking crafts, textiles and fiber arts. Some of the local artists participating are April Reich, abstract artist of My Creative Designs; Ashley Dula, designer of DULA Apparel; Vaughn Harris, ...