Fitness: The Buddy Advantage for the New Year

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Story by Troy Rininger, Manager of Fitness Together Studio in Cary. Photo by Edson Hong.

Cary, NC- The temptations of the holiday season – baked goods, candy canes, cocktail parties and large social gatherings centered on food – can lead you down the path of weight gain, irritability and inactivity during the cold, dark winter months. To overcome these temptations and stay focused on consistently working out and eating healthy during the holidays, you may need to enlist the help of a workout buddy. We call it “The Buddy Advantage.” Read more

Dance: IBA’s Holiday Suite This Saturday

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Story by Lindsey Chester, photos courtesy International Ballet Academy. Above, Regan Kucera, Preston Chamblee rehearsing “Grand Pas de Deux”at IBA.

Cary, NC – Christmastime brings with it an abundance of performances in our area and this year the selection is the best ever. Cary’s International Ballet Academy dancers will perform their Holiday Suite with two shows this Saturday in Cary as they warm up for the Youth America Grand Prix competition in January. Read more

Pictures: Cary Christmas Parade

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Photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – The weather was mild for the annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 8, 2012. An estimated crowd of 20,000 lined Chatham and Academy streets for the big show.

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Cooking with Elise at The Matthews House

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Cary, NC – The Matthews House is pleased to announce their very first Cooking with Elise at The Matthews House on Tuesday December 11, 2012. Proceeds from the event will go to Dorcas Ministries, located in Cary, NC. Read more

“Mom, is there really a Santa Claus?”

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Guest post by writer Colleen Malloy-Cagnassola of Wake Forest. Photo by Brooke Meyer.

My young son approached me recently looking for the truth! Usually when he approaches me, it’s because he wants something tangible.  But this time was different. He seemed hopeless.  He looked up with sadness in his eyes, and asked, “Mom, is there really a Santa?” Instantly, my body froze. Read more

Holly Jolly Christmas at Pop-Up Shop

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Story and photos by Lindsey Chester. Above, leather goods from Zanan and the artist who makes them, this week at Holly Daze.

Cary, NC – Have you ever heard of a Pop-up shop? I hadn’t, but apparently its all the rage in urban areas, where retail space is expensive and entrepreneurs just getting a start have something to sell, but are low on funds to rent permanent space. The Town of Cary has sponsored their first Pop-Up Shop at 120 E. Chatham Street and it’s called Holly Daze. I visited on Tuesday. Read more

Weekend Update: Christmas Parade & Hanukkah Festival

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Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events.

Cary, NC – It’s a big weekend on the Cary Calendar of Events with the annual Jaycees Christmas Parade on Saturday and the Hanukkah Festival on Sunday.  Read more

Kickstarter: Cross Currents Festival Needs Your Supporter

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Cary, NC – Five years ago, the Cross Currents Festival started with two concerts and two open rehearsals. By 2012, they had grown to 12 concerts, 8 open rehearsals and three week-long intensive workshops for students. Now, Cross Currents needs your support. Read more

Vote for Your Favorite Gifting Tree

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Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – Have you traveled down Academy Street lately? Noticed all the weirdly wonderful Christmas trees that are lining the street? They are part of a Christmas Tree decorating contest with a twist! Read more

Pictures: Old Time Winter Festival

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Photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – The weather was perfect on Saturday for the Ole Time Winter Festival. Not wintry, mind you, but perfect. Crowds enjoyed the shopping, food and entertainment in Downtown Cary, and we’ve got the pictures to prove it. Read more