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4:00pm Sep 12, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety Human Interest

Festival For The Homeless Creates Sense Of Belonging In Winston-Salem

by David Ford

As things get underway at Gateway Commons Park in Winston-Salem, the Phase Band — playing on a makeshift trailer stage — warms up the crowd of 50 or so early arrivals.

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6:30am Sep 21, 2018

Arts Arts Crime Human Interest

Lawson Family Murders Doc Featured At Wreak Havoc Horror Film Fest

by Eddie Garcia

This weekend, the Wreak Havoc Horror Film Festival gets underway in Greensboro.

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11:28am May 05, 2017

Arts Arts

On Site/In Sight Brings Dance To Unexpected Places

by Eddie Garcia

Over the next few days, downtown Winston-Salem will be turned into a stage.

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8:05am Jan 13, 2017

Music & Culture Music & Culture

Local Music Festival Phuzz Phest Ending After Six Years

by Bethany Chafin

An annual three-day music festival in Winston-Salem is ending.

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Courtesy of Mixed Remixed

5:39pm Jun 20, 2016

National National Books Arts

A Festival For Mixed-Race Storytellers — And Everyone Else, Too

by Leah Donnella

The Mixed Remixed festival isn't just for folks who are multiracial. It's about connecting people from all over the world who aren't always seen as belonging together.
Jake Harper/WFYI

9:54am May 29, 2016

National National Science Health & Safety

Death Talk Is Cool At This Festival

by Jake Harper

How to make thinking about death less somber? Hold a festival! Indianapolis did. Through art, film and book talks, residents explored everything from bucket lists to advance directives and cremation.

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Manuel Belce Ceneta/AP

8:54pm Mar 25, 2016

National National

With Cherry Blossoms In Bloom, D.C. Issues Reminder: No Drones

by Laura Wagner

For those hoping to capture an aerial shot of the famous tidal basin surrounded by an army of cherry blossom trees in full bloom, well, too bad.
Susannah Ireland for NPR

10:03pm Mar 07, 2015

World News World News

For India's Widows, A Riot Of Color, An Act Of Liberation

by Julie McCarthy

In India, many widows largely vanish from mainstream society as dictated by tradition. But when it comes to Holi, the spring festival of colors, some widows come out to join the celebration.

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