Music Scene: Connolly’s Closed

Story and photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Connolly’s Irish Pub, long a stalwart of the food music and neighborhood scene in Cary, closed it’s doors without comment or announcement last week. Chairs and tables are neatly stacked inside, but the Pub has not been open in several days. Read more

“Brazilian Soul” Warms Up Winter at Page-Walker

story and photos by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC – The intimate setting of the Winter Concert Series at Page Walker Hotel provides a real treat for audiences. Last Sunday’s sold out performance by Brazilian Soul was another example.  Read more

Late Edition to Page-Walker Concert Steals the Show

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Brooke Meyer

Page Walker Arts & History Center hosts an annual Winter Concert Series. Sunday last was the season’s first,  “Classical Interlude“.   Read more

Real-Life Guitar Heroes

Cary, NC –  Some time ago, we ran a story about a local band called Mind the Gap. The name of the band is derived from a British saying used as a public announcement when people are stepping from a train or subway.  It is a warning to watch your step. MTG considers “the gap” a metaphor for life. They play solely for charity. Read more

Cary Marching Bands Make Their Mark

Story by Nancy Caggia and photos by Kevin LaWall. Above, Green Hope Band Director Brian Meyers leading band onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Cary, NC- Several area high school marching bands traveled to Indianapolis over the long weekend to compete in what has become an annual rite of passage. Cary High School advanced this weekend to the finals. Read more

James Taylor Coming to the Cary Arts Center

Story by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Singer-Songwriter James Taylor will be coming to the Cart Arts Center (CAC) on Friday, November 18, 2011 as part of a fundraiser for Barack Obama’s reelection campaign. Tickets are $500. Read more

Weekend Events: Howlin in the Hood

The CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Cary Band Day 2010 photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Cary weekends are always amazing. This last weekend in October, the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events fairly howls with amazing. Read more

Pictures: 2011 Cary Diwali!

Cary, NC – When the history of Booth Amphitheatre  is written, Diwali might just turn out to be its most epic chapter. Brooke Meyer was there with a camera for CaryCitizen. Read more

Concert Singers Go For Baroque

Story by Greg Tarsa.

Cary, NC-The Concert Singers of Cary will be performing an exciting early work by Georg Frederick Handel, Dixit Domimus (Psalm 110)in a performace they dub “Italian Vespers”. The work will be accompanied by a string ensemble of Baroque players using copies of the 18th century instruments used for the piece. Read more

Pictures: NC Eid Festival

Cary, NC – The 5th Annual NC Eid Festival was this past weekend at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Contributing photographer Brooke Meyer was there. Read more