This Tuesday! a/perture is excited to welcome director Karla Murthy to discuss her new film THE GAS STATION ATTENDANT with us after our 7:00pm screening 🎬 The film follows a daughter as she reflects on her father's life, weaving the story of his miraculous journey from the streets of India with the realities of life in America. Using recorded phone calls with her dad while he worked nights at a gas station along with home movies past and present, this deeply personal essay film is a meditation on family, the immigrant experience, and the dreams we carry with us. About the director ➡️ Karla Murthy is an award winning director and news producer. Her work was described by the Columbia Journalism Review as “compelling, informative and compassionate.” In her early career, Karla worked as a producer, shooter, and correspondent for several PBS news programs prior to making her directorial debut with award winning film THE PLACE THAT MAKES US. Her latest film, which she'll be discussing with us on Tuesday, has won Best Documentary Feature at the Nashville Film Festival and the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Comment TICKETS to get your ticket to join this exciting event now 🎟️ #winstonsalem #dtws #downtownwinstonsalem #wsnc #documentaryfilm
There’s a place for you here at the Rescue Mission. 💙 Volunteer in our food pantry, clothing closet, thrift store, or medical and dental clinic. Every hour you give helps support men in recovery and provides food, clothing, and hope to individuals and families in need. Learn more and sign up today: https://wsrescue.org/volunteer/ #WSRescueMission #Volunteer #MakeADifference #ChangeALife2026
🧸This local nonprofit is stitching comfort into kids’ toughest moments! Meet Peoject Buddy Bears! WHAT: Volunteers hand-sew patchwork teddy bears for local children facing difficult times. Local resident Pat Taylor founded the nonprofit in 2019 while grieving the loss of her son. HOW IT WORKS: The nonprofit partners with law enforcement, fire and emergency services, and child and family services to get bears into the hands of kids who need them most. Over 3,000 bears have been distributed to date. GET INVOLVED: Volunteers meet every Thursday morning at South Fork Recreation Center to sew and stuff bears. No sewing experience required. Interested? Send them a message on their website to join (https://projectbuddybearsnc.org/). 📷: Project Buddy Bears
Bobby was trapped in a cycle he couldn't break until he found the Rescue Mission. Today, he's thriving. Watch his full story on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2WdodV4AICg You can make a difference! 💙 Give Now: https://wsrescue.org/donate-now/ Join Our Volunteers: https://wsrescue.org/volunteer/ #WSRescueMission #TransformationTuesday #changealife2026
🌿Botany has been a well-documented hobby in Moravian towns for centuries, and schoolgirls were taught relevant botany skills in school such as natural history and still-life painting. 🌿Girls' School Botany is a program that explores both the artwork and the botanical successes and failures of notable Moravian women of Salem in the 1800s. Try your hand at botanical documentation through watercolor! All skill levels are welcome, and materials will be provided. 📅Saturday, July 25 🕰️1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 📍Single Brothers' Workshop | Gardens Education Center 💵$25 per person Click the link in our bio to register!
What's better than watching incredible films by Black filmmakers every day for a week? Knowing that these screenings are FREE for our community! a/perture cinema is proud to be a primary location for the 2026 International Black Film Festival, which arrives in Winston-Salem on July 27th. In addition to more than 100 theatrical performances, cultural events, workshops, panel discussions, and more that showcase artists and stories from around the world, FREE public film screenings will take place daily July 28th-August 1st. From award-winning documentaries to independent narrative films, the IBTF Film Festival brings audiences together for a curated selection of films celebrating Black stories, artists, and culture. Most screenings start at approximately 9-10 a.m. or noon. Comment FEST for full details 🔗 #blacktheaterfestival #blackfilmfestival #winstonsalem #wsnc #dtws
Join us for the last Rec & Roll of the Summer! Rec & Roll brings pop-up recreation to a park near you. Meet us by the playground for everything you need to play at Rec & Roll! 📅 Wednesday, July 22 🕐 6 p.m. 📍 Shaffner Park | 900 Yorkshire Rd.
Come see us for Christmas in July on Saturday, 7/25! 🎄☀️ ✨ Festive treats + FREE samples ✨ Discounts on merch ✨ @cordialcowboync Pop-Up | 4pm-7pm, we'll be open an extra hour! ✨ Raffle giveaway (1 entry for every $10 spent + bonus entries with every Cordial Cowboy drink purchase) 20% of Saturday's sales will be donated to support Senior Services' Christmas in July Drive. ❤️