We’re looking forward to the 34th annual Magnolia Ball hosted by the Piedmont Opera this Saturday, June 7, at the Millennium Center in Winston-Salem.

The theme of this year’s ball is “Reimagine the Renaissance” to celebrate classical beauty and to combine it with innovative artistry.

The Magnolia Ball is Piedmont Opera’s largest fundraiser. To support fine arts in our community by purchasing a ticket to this event or making a donation, visit: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36795/production/1189842?performanceId=11417760

 

Piedmont Opera Magnolia Ball

May 17, 2024

Millennium Center

We had a great time hosting Preservation Forsyth’s tour of the historic Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel building which is now called Sentinel Commons. It was a pleasure to welcome guests into our office and share in the appreciation of this significant space. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening celebrating history, architecture, and community.

The Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel building, constructed in 1927, won an American Institute of Architects Design Award that same year.

 

Preservation Forsyth

June 6, 2025

Sentinel Commons

The 2025 CAHEC Partners Conference is underway and several of our attorneys from our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group and Property Management Practice Group will be exhibiting at this conference. This conference offers a dynamic mix of hands-on learning and expert-led sessions, equipping attendees with valuable knowledge and practical tools to navigate the affordable housing and community development landscape.

To learn more about our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group, click here.

To learn more about our Property Management Practice Group, click here.

Attorneys from our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group and Property Management Practice Group are attending the Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association (SAHMA) North Carolina Affordable Housing Conference in Greensboro from 5/14-5/15. This valuable event keeps our team informed on the latest regulations and industry best practices.

To learn more about our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group, click here.

To learn more about our Property Management Practice Group, click here.

Blanco Tackabery is proud to sponsor the 2025 SummerLark event, hosted by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Philanthropy.

SummerLark is a meaningful annual charity concert that benefits the Cancer Patient Support Program. This important initiative provides personalized counseling, group support, and essential financial assistance to cancer patients and their families. Every contribution helps ensure that no one in our community has to face cancer alone.

Festivities begin Friday evening with SummerLark’s exclusive VIP Cocktail Party from 7–9 PM, followed by a concert on Saturday, May 10, featuring music from Old Crow Medicine Show at Bailey Park.

We’re also grateful for the support of community partners like Allegacy, whose involvement helps make this impactful event possible.

To purchase tickets for the concert or make a donation, click here.

 

SummerLark

Bailey Park

Winston-Salem, NC

Saturday, May 10

Attorneys Michael Beck, Taylor Gibbs, Samantha Mozina, Henry Hilston and Melissa McKinney attended the HandsOn Northwest North Carolina Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards yesterday. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients who were recognized for their outstanding service and dedication to our community!

Blanco Tackabery was proud to help sponsor this meaningful event and support HandsOn NWNC’s mission to bring together the people and organizations creating positive change across the Triad.

To learn more about HandsOn Northwest North Carolina visit: https://handsonnwnc.org/about-us-2/

Blanco Tackabery is proud to sponsor the 20th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair, happening this Saturday, April 26, at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Join us in celebrating this free, family-friendly community event focused on celebrating sustainability and taking action for a greener future.

Enjoy great food, live music, interactive activities for all ages, and connect with earth-friendly exhibitors who are making a difference in our region.

For more details, including the program schedule and exhibitor list, visit: https://www.peanc.org/winston-salem-earth-day-fair

Our Renewable Energy Practice Group is a recognized leader in North Carolina and across the country, providing strategic counsel to the renewable energy industry. Our team has helped develop and finance multiple gigawatts of solar farms in over 25 states nationwide.

 

20th Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair

April 26, 2025

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

The RiverRun International Film Festival has returned for its 27th year, bringing thought-provoking stories and global perspectives to screens across Winston-Salem and Greensboro through April 19.

Blanco Tackabery is proud to support this celebration of film and creativity right here in our community.

RiverRun International Film Festival is a non-profit cultural organization in Winston-Salem, NC. Their mission is to foster a greater appreciation of cinema and a deeper understanding of the many people, cultures and perspectives of our world through regular interaction with great films and filmmakers. While RiverRun’s 9-day Festival each spring is its most prominent platform for reaching audiences, the organization also hosts a variety of year-round programming. These include RiverRun Retro, RiverRun Arts, the free ITVS Indie Lens Pop-Up Series in partnership with PBS North Carolina, and their free education initiative, Films With Class.

To learn more and purchase tickets to discover new and exciting films at RiverRun, visit: https://riverrunfilm.com/

We are proud to announce Blanco Tackabery’s newest member of its Management Committee, Amy Lanning. Amy focuses her practice on a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, including development, conveyances, leases, financing, renewable energy transactions, and title matters. Amy was with Blanco Tackabery for ten years before joining a national title insurance company as North Carolina underwriting counsel. She rejoined the firm in 2016. Ms. Lanning steps into the shoes of George Hollodick, who served on the firm’s Management Committee with great distinction for sixteen years. She will work beside Ashley Rusher and Carrie Scogin on the Management team.

Congratulations to Amy on this new role!

 

Blanco Tackabery is proud to support Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte as a sponsor of the Partners in Hope Dinner, happening tomorrow night, March 27, at the Benton Convention Center.

All proceeds from tonight’s event will benefit Catholic Charities’ Piedmont Triad regional office, helping fund vital programs and services like food pantries, housing assistance, refugee resettlement, mental health counseling, and more. As advocates for accessible housing, our Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group is especially honored to support efforts that provide safe, stable housing for those in need.

We are looking forward to hearing inspiring stories and helping to raise money to strengthen families, build communities, and reduce poverty in the Piedmont Triad region. To donate to this cause to help Catholic Charities reach their $360,000 goal, or to learn more about this cause, visit: https://www.classy.org/event/partners-in-hope-2025/e617514

Blanco Tackabery is proud to participate in the 2025 North Carolina Legal Feeding Frenzy, an annual initiative that brings together the legal community to support local food banks and provide meals to those in need.

The NC Legal Feeding Frenzy is an annual collaborative program of the NCBA Young Lawyers Division, the NC Bar Foundation, and Feeding the Carolinas’ food banks. This initiative brings together law firms, legal organizations, and individual attorneys to raise both food and monetary donations to support food banks across the state.

Hunger is a significant issue in North Carolina, with over 1.2 million residents facing food insecurity, including children, seniors, and families who rely on local food banks and meal programs to get by. More than half of all soup kitchens, food pantries, and meal programs depend entirely on volunteers and donations to operate.

Blanco Tackabery is committed to making a difference, and we invite you to join us in this important cause.

To make a monetary donation online to the Second Harvest Food Bank, visit: www.secondharvestnwnc.org/

We believe in the power of mentorship, which is why we’re proud to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. and their mission to ignite the potential in every child.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is happening today at Bowlero Winston-Salem from 4-8 PM! This fun-filled event helps fund mentorship programs that provide support, guidance, and opportunities for local children in need. Proceeds go toward recruiting, training, and supporting Bigs, ensuring more kids are matched with mentors who can help shape their futures.

Mentorship changes lives. Many of the children in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs face challenges like financial instability, single-parent households, or limited resources. Having a consistent, positive mentor can make all the difference in helping them build confidence, set goals, and create a brighter future.

Join us in making a difference—donate today and learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters, here: https://givebutter.com/c/BFKS2025

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kid’s Sake

February 28, 2025

Bowlero Winston-Salem