Pictures: Tomato Day at the Farmers Market

Photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – It was Tomato Day at the Western Wake Farmers Market on Saturday. As a guy who’s never met a tomato he didn’t love, I had to swing by and take a few pictures. Read more

Two Week Music Festival Returns to Downtown Cary

Cary, NC- Hard to believe, but in the Cary Cross Chamber Music  and Art Festival’s second year in Downtown Cary, there’s even more events and artistic collaborations! Read more

Starlight Concert – Jamming Cary Style

Cary, NC- Friday night, the weather cleared just as Jamrock was starting their sound check. The  second concert of Friends of Page-Walker’s summer Starlight concert season brought a diverse audience together to enjoy some good old Jamaican reggae. Read more

The Last Childhood: A Family Story of Alzheimer’s

Story by Hal Goodtree, photo by Olsen.

Cary, NC – Carrie Knowles, best known as the Executive Director of the Cary Cross Currents Music Festival, recently released a Kindle edition of her well-regarded book The Last Childhood: A Family Story of Alzheimer’s. It’s risen to #11 on the Kindle Best Sellers list under caregiving. Read more

Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and Furthur Jam Out in Cary

Story by Matt Young. Photos by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC – It was pouring as we entered the gates of Booth Amphitheatre in Cary before last nights’ show given by Grateful Dead legends Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. People gladly lined up for 5 dollar cellophane ponchos.  The demographics of the crowd – decidedly old. But quite alive. Read more

Bob Weir and Phil Lesh in Cary This Week

Cary, NC  – Fans of the Grateful Dead won’t want to miss this week’s show at Booth Amphitheatre featuring Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and their band Furthur. Read more

Pictures: Fourth of July at Bond Park

Story from staff reports. Photos by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC – Who can resist a Fourth of July parade or a watermelon eating contest? It was a good time at Bond Park on Independence Day and we’ve got the pictures to prove it. Read more

Technology: Firefly Laser Toy Becomes Movie Star

Cary, NC – Parhelion in Cary, makers of the Firefly laser toy, has announced that their toy will appear as a character in a 3D animated film produced by Wilyat Film Studio in Ft. Lauderdale FL. Read more

Music: A Fifth of Blues at Iron Horse on Friday

Story from staff reports. Photo by Brooke Meyer.

Apex, NC – Just a quick note that A Fifth of Blues, featuring CaryCitizen publisher Hal Goodtree on bass guitar, will be appearing at the Iron Horse in Apex on Friday night. Read more

Galaxy Theater: Eviction Notice Hasn’t Stopped the Show

Story and photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Rumors have been swirling about an eviction notice and possible demolition of the Galaxy Cinema in Cary. Those plans are far from certain, but in the meantime, you can show your support by seeing a movie at the Galaxy this weekend. Read more