Ziggy’s Winston Inc. is proud to announce the opening of a new Ziggy’s in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Ziggy’s newly constructed building on the corner of 8th and Trade Street in the Downtown Arts District is slated to open July 15, 2011.

After nearly a three year hiatus owner Jay Stephens put together a team of local developers and investors to bring back Ziggy’s. Charles Womack and Brad McCauley of Yes Weekly collaborated with Stephens to design a great entertainment venue. Ziggy’s will have a Music Hall with a wrap around balcony and large stage. This space will be utilized 4 days a week and host live national bands, dance parties and special events. Capacity will be 1,000 in the 14,000 square foot space. There will also be a smaller tavern style bar attached to the Music Hall that will be open 7 days a week from 11am to 2am. The tavern will have a great deck space that will be used to host local bands and DJs. Ziggy’s will also have two outdoor courtyards.

The original Ziggy’s was located on 513 Deacon Blvd. near Wake Forest University for 27 years. It provided a great venue for all types of musical acts from Hootie and the Blowfish to Burning Spear to Bill Monroe. The property was bought up by a Wake Forest development group in November of 2007, leaving a void in the entertainment scene in town. Well that music void will be filled July 15.