parade

Photos: Raleigh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

parade

Raleigh, NC — The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in Raleigh on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Despite a steady mist of rain and overcast skies, I had a great time capturing some shots of leprechaun hat-clad dogs, miniature ponies, colorful costumes and lots of organizations and groups–some of which were from Cary! Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Photos: Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Cary, NC — Cary’s 2nd Annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament took place last week on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Bond Park Community Center. CaryCitizen contributor Dave Gill had some fun taking photos at the game, and we contacted Judy Newsome, the Town’s Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Specialist, to find out more about the event. Read more

Mr. Blue Shoes

Photos from the Mr. Blue Shoes Concert

Mr. Blue Shoes

Cary, NC — On Saturday, March 7, 2015, the Town hosted Mr. Blue Shoes, an interactive children’s entertainer and musician with a historical twist, at the Cary Arts Center. Photographer Dave Gill captured the experience for CaryCitizen. Read more

choir

SAS Choir Hosts Benefit Shows This Weekend

choir

Cary, NC — VocalMotion, an all-volunteer adult show choir sponsored by SAS Institute in Cary, will host exciting performances this week, March 5-8, 2015, to raise money for the Triangle Aphasia Project (TAP), a compassionate program that helps individuals suffering from communication impairments.  Read more

Snow

The 2015 Cary Snow – Photos & Recap

Snow

Cary, NC — Large, heavy snowflakes began to fall in the Triangle Wednesday, February 25, 2015. They didn’t stick at first but, by Thursday morning, Cary was a Winter Wonderland. Read more

Sculptures

The Sculptures of Downtown Cary

Sculptures

Cary, NC — Last year, on a scorching July day, I spent four hours walking up and down Academy Street in the hot sun–but I didn’t mind. I was busy collecting quotes from eleven sculpture artists while they supervised the installation of their structures in Downtown Cary. Read more

Black History

Ujima Group Brings Black History Month to Life

Black History

“In Their Own Words: Enduring Slavery & Freedom”

Cary, NC — Historical dramatizations and a lively drum circle marked the 18th annual African-American Celebration of Black History month at The Cary Theater this past Saturday, February 21, 2015. The Ujima Group, Inc produced the event in partnership with the Town of Cary.

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Panther Creek

Panther Creek Prepares for Winter Competiton

Panther Creek

Cary, NC — Time is of the essence as Panther Creek High School rushes to recover from being “snowed in” last week and prepares for this weekend’s indoor band competition on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Erin Simanskis, Panther Creek’s Communications Coordinator (and proud drumline mom), shares with us a “behind the scenes” look at this large-scale competition, which will host 45 student percussion and winter guard groups. Read more

African-American Celebration

Cary Hosts African-American Celebration Feb. 21

African-American Celebration

Cary, NC — The Town of Cary, in partnership with The Ujima Group, will host its 18th African-American Celebration this Saturday, February 21, 2015 at The Cary Theater downtown at 3 pm.  Read more

Invasion

Photos from the Invasion vs. Cary Police Benefit

Invasion

Michael Smith, Point Guard and Paul “Tay” Wright providing defense.

Cary, NC — On February 7, 2015, the Cary Invasion Professional Basketball Team played their annual exhibition game against the Cary Police Department to benefit Dorcas Ministries. Invasion Photographer Julie Prince Bell shares photo highlights and a short game recap with CaryCitizen.  Read more