🌱 Pride Crosswalk Mural Downtown + Contemporary Circus This Saturday

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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Now, your local weather:

• Friday: Periods of sun. High: 84 Low: 59.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, nice and warm. High: 88 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories today in Winston-Salem:

1. After a shooting incident in Winston-Salem, neighbors are calling for an end to the violence following the injury of a 7-year-old child. The incident occurred on East 24th Street in the early hours of Wednesday. The community members expressed their concerns about safety and emphasized the importance of addressing the issue starting from home and school, urging unity and collaboration to combat the problem. (WXII12 Winston-Salem)
2. Winston-Salem's Downtown Arts District will feature a rainbow mural on one of its crosswalks in celebration of Pride Month. The installation, scheduled for mid-June, will involve power washing the street beforehand, with the city's Human Relations/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department and volunteers responsible for its upkeep. The mural, recommended by an ad hoc subcommittee, aims to symbolize support for the LGBTQIA+ community and will be accompanied by the Pride Winston-Salem Festival, featuring a parade and various activities, starting on Jun. 24. (Triad City Beat)
3. The Activate Entertainment Project and the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County are presenting "Surface Tension," a contemporary circus performance that combines juggling, acrobatics, and dance to explore human emotions. Taking place at the Reynolds Place Theatre on Jun. 3, the show follows the story of two friends and their evolving relationship, enhanced by handheld lights and props. With audience seating directly on the stage, the immersive experience aims to create a strong connection between performers and viewers. Tickets are available for purchase on Activate Entertainment's website. (Yes! Weekly)

Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Friday, June 2

• Donuts In The Park At Miller Park Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Special Shows In The Planetarium At Kaleideum Downtown (12:00 PM)

Saturday, June 3

• Fairgrounds Farmer's Market At Dixie Classic Fair Grounds (6:00 AM)
• Dino Terrarium Workshop At Kaleideum Downtown (11:00 AM)
• Nature's Neighbors At Bethabara Park (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Winston-Salem Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate 14-year-old Laela Kamoria Jones, who was last seen leaving her home on foot and getting into a 2000 Buick with an unknown person in a nearby parking lot. Jones may be pregnant and in need of medical attention, so if you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact 911 immediately. (City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government via Facebook)
• The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance (TA) is partnering with Pflag Winston-Salem on Sunday, Jun. 11 to bring guest speaker Zander Moricz to the TA stage. Moricz is well known for his viral moment standing against Florida's "Don't say gay" bill and he now leads a national organization that inspires youth to advocate for human rights. Registration is free. (Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance via Facebook)
• Come visit the Southside Library every Wednesday evening for free movie night, where the library plays classic black and white films with a different theme each month. Food and drinks are provided during the showing, which will be ongoing every week until November. (Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.