Downtown This Week: Transportation
Story from staff reports. Photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – The Downtown Cary Renaissance continues this week with a couple of noteworthy events. Read more
Voice Your Opinion Tuesday On Cary’s Theater Marquee
Story by Lindsey Chester.
Cary, NC- If you are eager to share ideas about Cary’s Downtown Theater, mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 31st. The Town of Cary is hosting another Public Input meeting, this time in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 316 N. Academy Street, at 6pm. Read more
Downtown Notes: Story Behind Cary Mural
Editor’s Note: If like knowing about the history of Cary, you’ll enjoy this free program on Tuesday, January 24, from The Friends of Page-Walker:
Where will you find a mural depicting the Town of Cary and its citizens both past and present? Join the Friends of the Page-Walker in welcoming local artist, Val Fox, who will solve this mystery and share her story of creating the “Cary Then and Now” mural.
Val will take us on a journey of the local places and people depicted in the famous mural and share the role each has played in our Town’s history.
This free program is offered as part of the Friends of the Page-Walker’s Historic Preservation Series.
- Preservation Speaker Series: “Who Is That Guy? The Story Behind the Cary Mural”
- Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Main Gallery
- Date: Tuesday, 24 Jan 2012 7:30 PM
More information and online registration: Preservation Speaker Series: “Who Is That Guy? The Story Behind the Cary Mural”
Community: Three Events to Fight Cancer
Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – For six years, the Matt Cossa Memorial Foundation, named for a Green Hope student, Matt Cossa, has raised money to fight cancer. This year, the Foundation has three events this spring where you can help the fight against cancer and honor the memory of a special young man.
Since its inception, the Matt Cossa Memorial Foundation has raised more than $125,000 in the fight against lymphoma and other blood cancers. I spoke with Bill Cossa, Matt’s son about this year’s events. Read more
Cary Chamber: Who Wants to Win a Fiat?
Story & photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – Someone in the greater Cary metroplex is going to win a brand-new Fiat 500c convertible. It could be you. Read more
A Weekend of Original Theater in Cary
Story from staff reports. Photo by Andy Helsby.
Cary, NC – The dark nights of January prove the perfect time for drama – stage plays, comedy, farce and all manner of theater. Fortunately, we are rich in theater offerings here in Cary, NC. This weekend is no different, with two different original productions treading the boards in town. Read more
Adoption and Parenting Session at St. Michael’s
Story by Mary Beth Phillips. Photo by James Brandon.
Cary, NC – Patti Zordich did not plan to become an expert on trauma and attachment theory, but after earning her doctorate with a focus on attachment theory and then working with children who had experienced trauma, it all came together. The fruits of her experience led her to write a book for newly adoptive parents: Gotcha! Welcoming Your Adopted Child Home. Read more
3 Kings Came to Cary
Story by Lindsey Chester, photos by Brooke Meyer.
Cary, NC – The weather was almost tropical for The Three Kings Parade in Bond Park last Saturday, January 7th, culminating the holiday season for the Latino community. Read more
Theater: Cary Playwrights’ Forum
Story and photo by Lindsey Chester
Cary, NC – Cary is rich in the performing arts with many theater, dance and musical productions. But did you know we also have a group that writes original works? They are called Cary Playwrights’ Forum and I spoke with one of the group’s founders, Lydia Sbityakov. Read more
Cary Hanukah Festival: Tuesday Dec 20
Story by Leslie Huffman. Photo by Calamity Sal.
Cary, NC – Tuesday evening, December 20, 2011, beginning at 4 p.m. come to the Cary Arts Center to participate in the Jewish Cultural Festival. This event takes place on the first night of Hanukah, celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights. Read more