Photos: The Surrender That Ended the Civil War

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Durham, NC — 150 years ago, the American Civil War came to an end at a small farm on the outskirts of Durham. Here’s what it might have looked like. Read more

Rock Camp

Rock & Roll Summer Camps for Kids

Rock Camp

Cary, NC — Tom is a school music teacher for nine months out of the year, but, each summer, he hosts a series of exciting rock and roll camps for young kids of all musical abilities.  Read more

Would You Donate a Kidney to a Stranger?

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Editor’s Note: In October of 2012, CaryCitizen published an article about Maria, a Cary resident and mom of two, who needed a new kidney. This is her update.
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Train Day

Train Day: May 9 in Downtown Cary

Train Day

Cary, NC — Who doesn’t love trains? On Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Amtrak Station in Downtown Cary, families and kids can enjoy Train Day, an outdoor festival filled with exploration, learning opportunities, booth vendors and fun. Read more

Smoothie

Recipes: The Perfect Smoothie

Smoothie

Cary, NC — The perfect smoothie is flavorful, slightly-sweet and, well, very smooth. I’ll share the basic formula I use to make a great one at home.  Read more

Weekend

Weekend: Legally Blonde, Moonlight Movie & Herbfest

Weekend

Cary, NC — Legally Blonde performances, wine, lobster rolls, a fun outdoor festival with fireman and policeman, an outdoor movie, Herbfest, live artist paintings, 5Ks, a dress-up mobile for kids, basketball and soccer are all on the calendar this weekend.  Read more

Mother's Day

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Cary

Mother's Day

Cary, NC — Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2015. Have you made your plans yet? Read more

Live at Lunch

Live at Lunch Starts May 7 in Downtown Cary

Live at Lunch

Cary, NC — Enjoy a picnic and outdoor concert during your lunch hour at Live at Lunch, Cary’s new, free concert series. Shows start on May 7, 2015 and continue every Thursday in May.  Read more

PineCone

PineCone Bluegrass Concerts: Coming Soon to Cary

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Cary, NC — PineCone, the Piedmont council of traditional music, is partnering with Cary again this year to provide five free concerts and bluegrass summer camps to residents of all ages. Read more

Gardening

Garden: Plants for Your Light Conditions

Gardening

Cary, NC — Here in the Piedmont, the frost date officially passed on April 10, and now is the time to dig in your garden! Before you head to the garden store, where all those beautiful new plants turn your head and make you want to buy everything, here are a few quick tips. Read more