Weekend Events: Cary Art Loop, Heart of the Holidays and More

Cary, NC – As we move into the final month of the year, the events starts getting more festive. Celebrate with Cary’s Heart of the Holidays all day this Saturday, as well as Final Friday Art Loop, the Cary Players’ Christmas play and much more. Read more

Chinese Lantern Festval

Fourth Annual Chinese Lantern Festival Opens This Friday

Cary, NC – The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is one of Cary’s newest traditions and has quickly become its most popular, attracting close to 100,000 visitors from all around the world to see the Chinese LED lantern displays and live performances at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Read more

Thanksgiving

Don’t Cook Your Thanksgiving Turkey In A Microwave

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – Every year, there are news stories about the dangers of improperly deep frying Thanksgiving turkeys. Now a new possible trend of cooking the festive bird in a microwave has popped up, to which we say: don’t. Read more

Chinese Lantern Festival

Weekend Events: Thanksgiving, Chinese Lantern Festival and More

Cary, NC – With Thanksgiving this Thursday, there are fewer events this weekend than usual. But you can go and see the Chinese Lantern Festival on opening day, watch the Johnny Folsom 4 perform hit Johnny Cash songs and more. Read more

Downtown Cary

How Much Money Stays in the Local Community This Small Business Saturday?

Cary, NC – As a counter to Black Friday and even Cyber Monday sales, Small Business Saturday has for the past seven years been an impetus for shoppers to go and support their local businesses when looking for holiday gifts. With another Small Business Saturday right around the corner, you may be surprised to learn just how much money spent on local small businesses stays in the community. Read more

Gardening

Gardening: What Makes A Good Holiday Container Garden?

Cary, NC – If you enjoy gardening, you can design your own container garden as a way to add some color and pizzazz to your home for the holidays. Read more

Cary Community Choir

Annual “Handel’s Messiah” Show David Mellnik’s Last as Cary Choir Director

Cary, NC – For nearly 50 years, the Cary Community Choir has maintained a tradition of performing Handel’s famous “Messiah” close to Christmas. But this year’s show is particularly important because after 21 years with the choir, this will be David Mellnik’s last show as director and conductor. Read more

Cary Police

Cary’s Heritage: Crime in Cary

Cary, NC – Crime in Cary back in the day was much different than what we have today. Folks remember some incidents. Read more

Diamante Awards

2018 Latino Diamante Awards Winners

Cary, NC – The Diamante Arts and Cultural Center promotes, develops and advocates for Latino and Hispanic culture, arts and achievement all over North Carolina but the organization is based right here in Cary. This past weekend, Diamante had their annual awards ceremony to recognize special contributions to the community. Read more

Weekend Events: Holiday Events, Turkey Day Jam and More

Cary, NC – The weather may be dower this week so find some fun events to keep yourself warm around Cary this weekend. There are several big holiday events at shopping centers around town, plus the annual fundraiser Pre-Turkey Day Jam presented by Six String and much more. Read more