Photos: The Surrender That Ended the Civil War

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Durham, NC — 150 years ago, the American Civil War came to an end at a small farm on the outskirts of Durham. Here’s what it might have looked like. Read more

Rock Camp

Rock & Roll Summer Camps for Kids

Rock Camp

Cary, NC — Tom is a school music teacher for nine months out of the year, but, each summer, he hosts a series of exciting rock and roll camps for young kids of all musical abilities.  Read more

Live at Lunch

Live at Lunch Starts May 7 in Downtown Cary

Live at Lunch

Cary, NC — Enjoy a picnic and outdoor concert during your lunch hour at Live at Lunch, Cary’s new, free concert series. Shows start on May 7, 2015 and continue every Thursday in May.  Read more

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PineCone Bluegrass Concerts: Coming Soon to Cary

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Cary, NC — PineCone, the Piedmont council of traditional music, is partnering with Cary again this year to provide five free concerts and bluegrass summer camps to residents of all ages. Read more

Legally Blonde

Theater: Legally Blonde Premieres Tonight

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Cary, NC — The Cary Players will perform their rendition of Legally Blonde, The Musical starting this weekend, April 24-26, 2015 through next weekend, May 1-3, 2015 at the Cary Arts Center.  Read more

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Food Truck Rodeo: Photos & Recap

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Cary, NC — On Sunday, April 19, 2015, Cary’s first food truck rodeo of the year took place along W. Chatham Street. Despite the rain, our intrepid photographer headed downtown to take some photos. Read more

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Cary Author Hosts Book Signing Apr. 26

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Cary, NC — This Sunday, April 26, 2015, join author April Riley Bolejack at Barnes & Noble in Cary for a special book signing and discussion as she tells stories from her new book about what life was like growing up in Cary in the 50’s and 60’s.
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Photos: Morrisville’s Civil War Commemoration

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Morrisville, NC — On Saturday, April 18, 2015, the Town of Morrisville remembered its history in the Civil War with reenactments, costumes, music and stories. Photographer Brooke Meyer captured some striking photos of the day’s festivities.  Read more

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Artwork from the Senior Games Exhibit

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Cary, NC — On Friday, April 17, 2015, I attended the SilverArts Artist Reception at the Cary Senior Center. This art show and competition is part of the Wake County Senior Games, a non-profit organization that promotes wellness for people ages 55 and up.  Read more

Art of Cool

Art of Cool Jazz Music Fest: April 24-26 in Durham

Art of Cool

Durham, NC — The 2015 Art of Cool Music Fest, a three-day jazz festival featuring 40 different bands and performers, takes place in Downtown Durham next weekend, April 24-26, 2015.  Read more