Best of Love

The Best of Love: Coming Soon to Cary

Best of Love

Cary, NC — The Cary Players will present their annual show, The Best of Love: Bits and Bites, at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center from February 13-22, 2015. In the show, actors utilize the multiple floors of the Page-Walker hotel to create an interactive play about both love and love-gone-wrong. Read more

The Cary

The History & Rebirth of The Cary Theater

The Cary

Cary, NC — If you’ve lived in Cary for more than a few years now, then you may know that The Cary Theater used to be an auto parts store. But did you know that, from 1946-1955, the site was home to the area’s first indoor movie theater? Here’s a bit of The Cary’s history–and the story of how it came full circle. Read more

Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts: Now Open in Cary

Duck Donuts

Cary, NC — A made-to-order doughnut shop now calls Cary home. At the new Duck Donuts on Wrenn Drive, customers can have their choice of toppings and watch as their doughnut is made right in front of them. Read more

Cary Town Band

Cary Town Band Seeks Student Musicians

Cary Town Band

Cary, NC — Attention all Cary area music teachers, band directors, and parents of student musicians: The Cary Town Band is currently seeking wind/percussion instrumental students to sit in and play with the band for both a series of rehearsals and for a formal concert held at the Cary Arts Center on Friday, March 27, 2015. Read more

Education: Bill Fletcher February Newsletter

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Wake County, NC — Thoughts for February 2015 from Bill Fletcher, Member Wake County Board of Education. Read more

Caregiver

Choosing a Caregiver: Why I Wrote About It

Caregiver

Cary, NC — Haley Gray, author of Choosing a Caregiver: Expect the Best and Know How to Ask for It, understands the emotional and physical challenges that can arise when trying to care for an aging parent. Here, she tells her own story, shares her wisdom, and explains why she chose to write a book about the topic. Read more

Valentine's Day

2015 Guide to Valentine’s Day in Cary

Valentine's Day

Cary, NC — A lot of people think Valentine’s Day is corny, but the holiday isn’t just for people in relationships. I’ve always embraced February 14 as a day to treat myself and those I love with care. Whether you’re single or not, Cary is the place to enjoy several “luxurious” events that simply celebrate a day all about love.  Read more

Terrarium

How To: Build a Terrarium

Terrarium

Cary, NC — I like to think of terrariums as magical miniature forests contained inside a glass bowl or vase. They add a colorful, unique, and beautifully natural element to your indoor decoration. The best part? They’re fun and simple to make.  Read more

Fashion

Spring 2015 Fashion Trends

Spring fashion trends previewed with Arlene Goldstein of Belk

Spring fashion trends previewed with Arlene Goldstein of Belk

Raleigh, NC — For most people, the middle of January means snow shoveling, sweaters, and heavy coats. But, in the world of fashion, Spring is just around the corner. On January 20, 2015, CaryCitizen was invited to meet with Belk Store’s trend forecaster, Arlene Goldstein, for a sneak peek at the trends for the Spring 2015 season. Read more

weekend

Weekend: Daddy-Daughter Dance & the Circus

weekend

Cary, NC — There is quite a bit going on in Cary this weekend! Don’t miss the Cary Police Dept. take on the Invasion basketball team, a Daddy-Daughter Dance, a Mardi Gras Kickoff, Downtown Cary’s “Food & Flea Market,” and an event all about chocolate. And, did you know that the circus is coming to town?

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