Go Local On Small Business Saturday Nov 26

Story by Leslie Huffman. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Here’s an idea that we at CaryCitizen have been promoting since we started. Support of small business.These are your friends, neighbors and local volunteers that help make Cary unique.

One thing we know at CaryCitizen, no one is more passionate about their customers than the small business owner. Read more

Weekend Events: An Embarrassment of Riches

The CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Tom Mousseau.

Cary, NC – Swinging into the holiday season, Cary is hosting a feast of events this coming weekend including a Beaujolais Nouveau tasting, a jewelry event called Naughty or Nice, a local team in the state soccer finals and lots of other great stuff. Read more

Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration at Matthews House

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Daniel Agostini.

Cary, NC – At midnight on the third Thursday of November each year, Beaujolais vineyards in France release Beaujolais Nouveau, a young red wine aged for only a few weeks.  The event is met with great fanfare and the resounding declaration, “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!”  Read more

Weekend Events: Veterans Day and a Whole Lot More

The CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo courtesy of the Cary YMCA.

Cary, NC – Just when you think the Cary Calendar of Events has run out surprises, along comes a weekend that includes Veterans Day on 11/11/11, a Smash Bros. gaming event at the library, the ACC Men’s Soccer Championships and a show Cary Arts Center featuring Grey Seal Puppets. Read more

Weekend Events: Flu, Fate and Fair

The CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree

Cary, NC – The weekend after Halloween is usually a slow one on the Calendar, but not this year in Cary. There’s a free flu clinic by Cary EMS, a new play by FATE and a local crafts fair at the farmers market. Read more

Wednesday: Cary Chamber Business Expo

Cary, NC – Want to get a massive amount of local networking done in one day? Don’t miss the Cary Chamber Business Expo at Prestonwood on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Read more

CVA Art Ball, Friday Nov 4

Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary NC – Friday November 4 is one of Cary’s big dress-up events of the season, the CVA Art Ball. It’s a black-tie affair with dinner, dancing and a silent art auction, all to benefit Cary Visual Art. Read more

Events: This Sunday, Making Dough for Y Scholarships

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – This Sunday, October 30, 50 swimmers from the Y’s YOTA team will be baking bread, muffins and more to raise money for scholarships. It’s a great story of giving back, and you can help from 10am to 3 pm. Read more

Weekend Events: Howlin in the Hood

The CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Cary Band Day 2010 photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Cary weekends are always amazing. This last weekend in October, the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events fairly howls with amazing. Read more

Magical Art Tour Starts Friday

Artist Wendy Musser’s “Back Side of A Barn” in pastels.

Cary, NC- The Western Wake Studio Tour has a sneak preview planned. This Friday, October 28, during a reception at the Cary Arts Center works form all the tour’s artists will be on display. The exhibit will remain up until the tour is over November 13. Read more