Blue Moon in Cary on Friday

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Trypode.

Cary, NC – In popular culture, a Blue Moon refers to the second full moon in any month. In Cary, we had a full moon on August 1, 2012 and another full moon will appear on Friday, August 31. Read more

Friday: A Fifth of Blues at RallyPoint

A Fifth of Blues at Spring Daze 2012. Photo by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC – Following the excitement of Lazy Daze, Labor Day is a relatively slow weekend on the CaryCitizen Calendar. Just 25 or 30 events. We’ll all be going to hear A Fifth of Blues at RallyPoint in Cary on Friday night. Read more

Public Notice: Open Data and Mobile Meeting Wednesday

Cary, NC – On Wednesday, the Tech Task Force will hold a meeting on Open Data and Mobile at Page-Walker. The public is invited. Read more

Booth Adds Heart to Concert Line Up – October 14

Cary, NC – Ba-barra-CUDA!! Booth Amphitheatre has announced the addition of Heart to this year’s concert lineup. The band, fronted by Ann and Nancy Wilson, will play Cary on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Read more

Little Gym is Serious Fun

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – We hear the stats every day: obesity is an epidemic among the youth of our nation. Annie Andruchowitz, owner of the Little Gym of Cary, has a plan in place to get kids active in a fun and engaging environment. Read more

Oyez! Oyez! – Cary Town Crier Visits for Lazy Daze

Story by Barbara Shepard, President of Sister Cities of Cary. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC- Cary’s official Town Crier is coming to town to help kick off Lazy Daze.  What, you didn’t know that Cary has a Town Crier?  Thanks to the Sister Cities of Cary Association‘s relationship with Markham, Canada, we do. He’ll be here this week for three special events. Read more

36th Annual Lazy Daze Festival in Cary This Weekend

Story by Lindsey Chester. File photo by CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – Last year, a hurricane forced the Town of Cary to cancel Lazy Daze for the first time in its 35 year history. This weekend, Lazy Daze returns to Downtown Cary. Get all the details about Cary’s biggest festival right here.

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Movies: Bollywood Night at Booth Amphitheatre

Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC- As a preview to the Cary Diwali Festival that returns to Booth Amphitheatre later this Fall, Hum Sub of Cary is hosting a movie night featuring Sholay on Friday August 24th. Read more

The Story of Joscha Gollner, a German Exchange Student in Cary

 

Story by Brian Schmidt. iPad photo courtesy of the Ashworth family.

Cary, NC – Joscha Gollner is a typical high school student, balancing playing for the Soccer and Tennis teams, a rigorous academic courseload at St. David’s, and being active in the church. However, there is one small detail that sets him apart.

Joscha lives a half hour’s drive away from Dusseldorf, Germany.

Joscha was a foreign exchange student, living with the Ashworths last school year. He enjoyed living in Cary so much that he actually returned for part of August to see his host family and friends. I sat down with Joscha to get a perspective on Cary from someone from way out of town. Read more

Ben Folds Five Coming to Cary

Cary, NC – Booth Amphitheatre has announced another great show. Chapel Hill’s own Ben Folds Five is coming to Cary on Sunday, September 16. Read more