You Gotta Have Art (Public Art Commission)

First and Main, Ep 14: Neighborhood Services Workshops

Host Katie Gore speaks with Shawn Helm from Neighborhood Services and Code Enforcement about how the city helps residents keep their neighborhoods clean and beautiful.  How to report a code violation: Call CityLink at 311 or 336-727-8000  Or use the Winston-Salem Online Reporting Tool [https://www.cityofws.org/3420/Report-Code-Violations-Online]  Come learn how the Neighborhood Services Department assists with code enforcement concerns, homeowner lending opportunities, affordable housing questions, and more. Meet one on one with experts at this open house series! Drop by an open house on the following days between 6-7 p.m.: Monday, May 18, Minnie Lee Davis Harris Community Center, 2020 E. 14th St.Tuesday,  May 19, Sprague Street Community Center, 1350 E. Sprague St.Wednesday,  May 20, Hanes Hosiery Community Center, 501 Reynolds Rd.Thursday,  May 21, Carl Russell Community Center, 3521 Carver School Rd. SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast [https://www.cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast] Want to learn more about what’s happening in the city? CONNECT with us on Social Media http://x.com/CityofWS [http://x.com/CityofWS] https://instagram.com/cityofwinstonsalem [https://www.instagram.com/cityofwinstonsalem/] https://facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem [https://www.facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem] Visit us at cityofws.org/firstandmain   |   Email: firstandmain@cityofws.org

First and Main, Ep 13: Pools, Parks, & Camps

Host Katie Gore speaks with Leah Friend from Rec and Parks about how residents can enjoy the city’s pools, swim lessons, summer camps, venues for rent, and much more. Find a Rec and Parks location or activity! https://www.cityofws.org/827/Recreation-Parks [https://www.cityofws.org/827/Recreation-Parks] SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast [https://www.cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast] Want to learn more about what’s happening in the city? CONNECT with us on Social Media http://x.com/CityofWS [http://x.com/CityofWS] https://instagram.com/cityofwinstonsalem [https://www.instagram.com/cityofwinstonsalem/] https://facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem [https://www.facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem] Visit us at cityofws.org/firstandmain   |   Email: firstandmain@cityofws.org

You Gotta Have Art (Public Art Commission)

Host Brandii Little speaks with Erica Palmiter of the Public Art Commission about how art revitalizes our city and sparks economic growth. Erica highlights current art projects, including the new dandelion project being installed along Salem Parkway, and talks about how artists can apply for upcoming projects. Visit the Art Commission website https://www.cityofws.org/1267/Public-Art-Commission Learn about public art in progress: https://www.cityofws.org/3600/Public-Art-in-Progress SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast Want to learn more about what’s happening in the city? CONNECT with us on Social Media http://x.com/CityofWS https://instagram.com/cityofwinstonsalem https://facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem Visit us at cityofws.org/firstandmain   |   Email: firstandmain@cityofws.org

First and Main: Creek Week Fun!

Host Brandii Little speaks with Kaitlin Chamberlain about the opportunities during Creek Week for all ages to enjoy nature, learn about ecology, and even do some great volunteer work that protects the waterways and wildlife we all enjoy.  Find an activity! https://forsythcreekweek.org/events/month/2026-03/ [https://forsythcreekweek.org/events/month/2026-03/]  Learn more! forsythcreekweek.org [http://forsythcreekweek.org]  SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast [https://www.cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast]   Want to learn more about what’s happening in the city? CONNECT with us on Social Media http://x.com/CityofWS [http://x.com/CityofWS] https://instagram.com/cityofwinstonsalem [https://www.instagram.com/cityofwinstonsalem/] https://facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem [https://www.facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem] Visit us at cityofws.org/firstandmain   |   Email: firstandmain@cityofws.org

First and Main: Walk of Fame

Brandii speaks with Sue Spainhour from Marketing and Communications about the city’s Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame, celebrating homegrown artists and contributors to the arts. Listen and learn how to nominate your favorite candidate and honor their legacy. Learn more: Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame SUBSCRIBE to the city of Winston-Salem’s Podcast, First and Main https://cityofws.org/3607/First-and-Main-Podcast Want to learn more about what’s happening in the city? CONNECT with us on Social Media http://x.com/CityofWS https://instagram.com/cityofwinstonsalem https://facebook.com/cityofwinstonsalem Hashtags: #WinstonSalemNC #DTWS #WalkOfFameWSNC #WSNCArts #ArtsDistrictWSNC #SupportLocalArt #ArtsAndCulture #NCArtists Visit us at cityofws.org/firstandmain   |   Email: firstandmain@cityofws.org