Weekend Events: Cary Art Loop, Barbecue Festival and More
In the final weekend of July, see art by local artist during Cary Art Loop, check out the Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre and much more.
Entries by Michael Papich
Tobacco Road Marathon Set to Raise $1 Million in Next Race
Since 2010, the Tobacco Road Marathon has raised money for local causes on one of the most popular running roads for Cary residents. In their upcoming event, the marathon is set to hit and pass the $1 million milestone.
Cary Student Selected to Leadership Program, Works to Create Local Food Bank
Four high school students from around the Triangle were selected to create a food bank in the Triangle and gain work and leadership experience, including one Cary student.
First United Methodist Church Expanding and Renovating Downtown
Downtown Cary’s First United Methodist Church has history stretching back to the 1870s and has undergone many changes since then. Now, the church is undergoing another change as one of its buildings is being renovated and a new Youth and Community Center is being constructed.
Ten Plays in One Night at the Cary Theater
If you’ve ever wanted to see a play written by a local writer, you’re in luck as the Cary Theater is hosting a weekend of 10 short plays, all by North Carolina playwrights.
Cary Stores Partner for Collaborative Quilt Project
For the past several years, quilters have collected rows in an annual event but not always ended up with a cohesive project. But this year, one Cary store came up with a way for other stores in the area to collaborate on one group quilt.
Cotton House Brings Beer and History to Downtown Cary
Cotton House Craft Brewers is opening this year along Academy Street in Downtown Cary, with a focus both on Cary’s past while also looking to the future with beer made from new, experimental hops.
Morrisville Gets NC’s First Best in Class Education Center
Parents want their children to pursue education and now local parents have a new option as Morrisville is home to North Carolina’s first Best in Class Education Center, which looks to give students personalized help from early years to college preparation.
Cary Avoids Summer Gas Price Spike
July often sees some of the highest gasoline prices of the year but this driving season looks to have passed the local area by as prices have dropped since June in Cary and across the state.
Local Jazz Band Looks at What’s Gritty and Real in New Album
Jazz music comes from all different places and eras and local jazz band Sidecar Social Club draws on these widespread styles and influences in their latest album, made up of all original songs.