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July 4 Fireworks and More in Cary

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Cary, NC — There’s always lots to do here in Cary to celebrate Independence Day. Activities start July 3 and continue all through Independence Day on Friday, culminating in a July 4 Fireworks extravaganza at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Make plans now. Read more

Cary Weekend: June 27-28

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Cary, NC — The weekend weather looks promising and there’s a lot to do in Cary, according to the Calendar. Read more

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Thousands Flock to Cary’s First Food Truck Rodeo

A patron orders at Baguettaboutit at Cary's 1st Town Food Truck Rodeo

A patron orders at Baguettaboutit at Cary’s 1st Town Food Truck Rodeo

Cary, NC — The moment we have all been waiting for finally happened this past Sunday: Cary held its first major food truck rodeo. And, despite the threat of rain, crowds mobbed the downtown. Read more

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Rock Music Camp 2014

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Cary, NC – Our friend Tom Teachout, Cary Elementary music teacher and musician about town, has announced dates for his 2014 Summer Rock Music Camp. Just a few spots left, so act fast to take advantage of this great program. Read more

Dance Studio Celebrates 10th Year by Donating $10,000

Graceful Expressions Company dancers at their benefit concert in May.

Graceful Expressions Company dancers at their benefit concert in May.

Cary, NC- April Schweitzer founded her Graceful Expressions Dance studio ten years ago by offering classes first at Green Hope High School with 24 students. Read more

10th Annual Ritmo Latino Brings Crowds Downtown

Crowds fill Academy Street at the 10th annual Ritmo Latino

Crowds fill Academy Street at the 10th annual Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary.

Cary, NC — Ritmo Latino, the annual celebration of Latino culture in the Triangle,  celebrated its 10th festival with a huge crowd in Downtown Cary Saturday May 31, 2014. Read more

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Review: Willie Nelson at Koka Booth

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Cary, NC — Every time I plop down a lawn chair on the pine straw of Koka Booth Amphitheatre I am reminded how lucky we are to have this venue in our town.  When country legend Willie Nelson was in town I had to go.  It was a plus that I would get to hear the angelic voice of Alison Krauss along with Union Station. Read more

Photos: 2014 East Meets West in Morrisville

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Morrisville, NC- The multi-cultural gods were smiling on Morrisville when they delivered a picture-perfect day for the Town’s second annual East Meets West Festival in Saturday May 17, 2014. Read more

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The Story of the Cary Town Band

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Cary, NC — There’s more to Cary than meets the eye, like a skate park and downtown theater, to name a couple of examples. But in the case of the Cary Town Band, there’s more to Cary than meets the ear. Read more

Photos: Wheels on Academy 2014

Wheels on Academy 2014

Antique and show cars lined Academy Street on May 17, 2014 in Downtown Cary. Photos by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC — The Town of Cary held the third annual Wheels on Academy car show this past Saturday May 17, 2014, hosting about 100 vehicles with their hoods open for display along Academy Street, Cary’s picturesque downtown thoroughfare.

CaryCitizen was there for that beautiful day. Photos by Brooke Meyer. Read more