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October is a made for us. No, not because it's National Spinach Lover's month – although we do like to cuddle some adorable baby greens. (FYI: High maintenance kale prefers to be massaged.) National Sarcastic Awareness Month is upon us. Check in on your friends who hide their feelings behind humorous mockery. (Hi, that's us.)

Forward this to Mr. Sarcastic, tell us fantastic.
 

PHOTO VIA ALPHA-LIT TRIAD

 

Ex-cidered to see ya, boo

To celebrate the season of treats on State Street, we're popping up at Bull City Ciderworks on Thursday, October 21, from 5-8 p.m.  Alpha-lit Triad is giving the glow-up with a boo-tiful photo op. Plus, we'll be tossing prizes from several local businesses. You don't even have to bob for apples, but we won't stop you from shoving your face into a bucket of BCC's seasonal Sasquash flav.

  • If you're into crafts (does craft cider count?), we've got a Nailed It gift card up for grabs. Make something other than a mess of your life. Not that we speak from experience.
  • We've got two gift certificates to hit up Lillo Bella for the latest fall fashion. These Bed Stu boots were made for walking right back into their shop to get the matching leather tote.
  • Ya can't spell Boro without booBe Kind Kids consignment shop has kindly offered up an adult- or child-sized Boro tee for one lucky winner.
  • Sweet Tea 's Artisan Mercantile has a basket filled with delicious goodies for someone who likes to entertain at home – even if the only one you're entertaining is yourself. Pairs well with your fav six-pack.
  • Scoop, there it is! If Halloween candy isn't your thing, hit up Smileez Ice Cream to satisfy your sweet tooth. Forget the candy corn. Give us the ice cream cone.
  • Get booked. Wonderland Bookshop invites you to shop their shelves with a $25 gift card in your pocket (And the other one's giving a high five!)
  • Eclectic by Nature has put together a goodie bag for one lucky witch. Our crystal ball says you have a good chance of winning – but ya gotta show up.
  • Taco 'bout a treat! La Bamba Mexican Restaurant has gift cards galore for some muy feliz senõrs or senōritas. Don't be salty – share with us!
  • Dancing Dogs Yoga is offering a free class plus swag. We're just here for the lotus, as in lotus up with candy!
  • With Love, a new size-inclusive boutique, is chock-full of the latest trends. Here, every body's free to feel good! Plus, they've got the perfect photo op wall for you to lovingly flaunt your fine self  – and your $25 gift card, too.

Just Abbey to be here

Wipe off that resting Lady Mary face, because we've got something for you to smile about. On Saturday, October 23, Dressing the Abbey, an exhibit featuring the iconic wardrobe of Downton Abbey, opens at the North Carolina Museum of History. Ms. Crawley may not have had a heart, but she had a killer closet.

Teens are so dramatic

Greensboro's Drama Booster Club's Teen Boosters invite you to take a terrifying journey. No, they're not taking you back to your high school years – although their YouTube production of Heart of the Woods sounds equally frightening. This play – written, directed and performed by local teens – premieres on October 22.

PHOTO VIA GREENSBORO FARMERS CURB MARKET

 

Stack 'em up, pack 'em in

This Saturday, get your flapjack fill at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market's Harvest & Pancake Celebration. Chef Alex – famous for his cheesecakes – will be flipping flavors of pumpkin pecan and apple cinnamon. Some women are dripping with diamonds. Some women are dripping in syrup. You can guess which kind we are.

With every fiber of our being

According to the Surgeon General, we should consume a healthy amount of fiber each day. Get your daily dose this Saturday, October 23, during Fiber Arts Day at Mendenhall Homeplace in Jamestown. Beats a bowl of bran flakes.

Paint no sunshine when she's gone

On Thursday, October 21, at 7 p.m., join current Weatherspoon exhibitor Angela Fraleigh for a virtual discussion about the research behind each of her creations. We can't wait to have a brush with greatness. 

Life skills 101

Our current Tinder profile, you ask? Hobbies include eating raw cookie dough, marathon-running-of-murder-shows and teaching our pet parakeet, Petey, to sing. But we're looking to beef it up because so far – and shockingly, we might add – no takers. Swipe right on these workshops:

  • Head to Historic Bethabara Park in Winston-Salem on Saturday, October 23, at 9:30 a.m., for a Colonial Cooking Workshop where you'll learn to make 18th century dishes so you can land a 21st century one.
  • On Thursday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m., AR Workshop Greensboro will teach you how to make a chunky knit blanket, guaranteed to keep you warm on a cold winter's night, which is more than we can say about our last flame.

Theatre-going is our fav exercise

This week at the Carolina Theatre, you can find events ranging from angelic to downright devilish. 

  • On Saturday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m., contemporary Christian artist Michael W. Smith celebrates his latest studio album, Worship Forever. His music leaves us totally blessed out.
  • Move over, Christina Aguilera. Discordia Dames Burlesque will be hitting the stage on Saturday, October 23, at 8 p.m., getting just a little naughty.
  • Like our personality? Great, because we've got at least one more where that came from. On Monday, October 25, at 7 p.m., enjoy the classic Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

ART VIA PRESERVATION GREENSBORO

 

Like regular natural, but super

We like our spirits in a highball glass, but if you're more into apparitions than aperitifs, visit Blandwood this Friday and Saturday night for a Victorian Halloween. Enjoy spine-chilling tales that will have you scared stiffer than our drink.

Smell our feet

McLaurin Farms invites your little boos and ghouls to a Halloween pre-game tailgate. Trunk-or-treat from local radio station personalities tonight from 6-8 p.m. Kids must share candy with adults who drive them there. It's the unspoken rule. So . . . who needs a ride?

Can we get fries with that?

Too lazy to actually walk up to doors and knock? No problem. On Saturday, October 23, from 2-5 p.m., GSO Parks & Rec invites you to Ghoulash, a drive-through trick-or-treat event. We'll be the ones dressed as Uber drivers.

If the spirit moves you

The Kernersville Museum senses a requests your presence this Friday or Saturday evening for a spook-tacular walking tour of downtown's best haunts. Don't ghost them – show your face.

Hello there, d-eerie

All the weirdos are sure to be out for Summerfield Farm's Hocus Pocus Halloween Bash, October 20-22. Trick-or-treat from local vendors, visit with the minis, take a wagon ride and, lastly, snuggle with your little monsters for Hocus Pocus under the stars. Not to be confused with hanky panky. This is a family-friendly event, people.

Through the Candy Cane Forest . . .

On Monday, October 25, and Tuesday, October 26, gather your team of sweet goblins for a game of Life-Sized Halloween Candy Land at McNairy Library. But are the gum drops life-sized? If so, will a dentist be on call? Asking for a friend.

Run 4 your life

This Saturday, October 23, at 5 p.m., hit the pavement – with your feet, not your face – for the 12th annual Run 4 the Greenway. Meet you at the afterparty. We'll be the ones already in the food truck lines, beer in hand.

Bang bang into the run

The Cannonball Marathon and Half-Marathon will blast off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, at Country Park. If you're looking for a little extra bang for your buck, join the Double Barrel Challenge, which adds a 5K on Friday evening. Win or lose, you're the bomb for trying.

Twister-ed Sister

Congrats to the winner of our Woods of Terror ticket giveaway, Amanda Boan, whose greatest fear is tornadoes. We blame The Wizard of Oz.

Sugar Daddies wanted

In an effort to be ahead of the game, we bought all of our Halloween candy on October 1. Unfortunately, it's all disappeared somehow. And by somehow, we mean we ate it. All of it. Whoops. We're in the market for more and excited to gobble up give out some of these new-this-year treats. Vampire Kisses and Franken-Cups? Witch, please.

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